Portuguese Cattle Dog: A Dog Breed from Castro Laboreiro

The Portuguese Cattle Dog temperament is fascinating. This breed (also called Cão de Castro Laboreiro) is a Molossian-type mountain dog with a dual personality. When he is on duty, he is a sometimes-ferocious guardian livestock dog (GLD) who takes his job of protecting his flock from wolves very seriously. But off duty, he is a docile family companion who loves children. The shepherd depends on the Portuguese Cattle Dog to do his job independently. He is used to making his own decisions.