Portuguese Sheepdog - Dog Breeds
In Portugal, people call the Portuguese Sheepdog “cão da Serra de Aires,” which is the name of a mountain range in the breed’s native land. They’re also nicknamed “cão macaco,” which translates to “monkey dog,” due to the breed’s habit for making quizzical expressions that remind people of monkeys.
The Portuguese Sheepdog is a herding breed who is totally devoted to their flock, though today they usually act more as a watchdog and companion dog. They’re usually found in their native lands of Portugal. They’re also very rare with only a small number in existence today.
