Description of a Cao da Serra de Aires.
The Cão da Serra de Aires (English: Aires Mountain Dog), is a Portuguese shepherd dog from the Aires mountains, situated north of the Tagus river.
Males stand 18 to 22 inches, and females are slightly smaller, ranging from 16 to 20 inches. The weight should be between 26 lbs. and 40 lbs.
Below is a chart of qualities of the Cao da Serra de Aires. |
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**Please note that these are general trends. Your dog may differ depending on its upbringing and training (or lack thereof).