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Catalan Sheepdog

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Catalan Sheepdog
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Catalan Sheepdog
Alternative names
Catalonian Shepherd
Gos d'Atura Català
Perro de pastor catalán
Country of origin
Andorra Spain
Classification
FCI: Group 1 Section 1
Breed standards (external links)
FCI

The Catalan Sheepdog is a breed of Catalan pyrenean dog used as sheepdog. The breed is very rare in the United States, mostly being breed in Europe, especially Spain, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.

Characteristics

Catalan Sheepdogs range in size from 18-20 in. in height and 45-60 lbs in weight for males, with females being smaller. Their coat is long and either flat or slightly wavy, and can be from fawn to dark sable and light to dark grey. Their average life span is 12-14 years.

They are apparently so clever that they guard the sheep without needing the instructions of the farmer.

Catalan Sheepdogs are prone to hip dyspasia.