Castro Laboreiro狗是牲畜守护者类型的一种非常古老的狗，起源于葡萄牙北部山区的Castro Laboreiro。它也以其他一些名称（例如葡萄牙牛狗，葡萄牙看门狗and卡斯特罗·拉伯洛罗。
The Portuguese name, meaning ‘dog from Castro Laboreiro’, refers to a small town in the far north of Portugal, now a parish in the Melgaço urban area. It is in the same mountains as the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
The Castro Laboreiro dog is a large and impressive breed. But the breed is fairly rare outside it’s home country. It is thought to have descended from Mastiff-type dogs. It is known or it’s protective instincts and it’s endurance.
The modern breed is descended from an old molosser-type dog that worked with herders in the mountains to defend flocks against wolves, mountain lions and other predators.
Exact origins of the Castro Laboreiro dog breed are not known, and literary mentions of the breed are nonexistent prior to 1800. The dog is known today is a general livestock guarding type that went out of popularity when wolves were largely eradicated.
如今，Castro Laboreiro品种仍然存在，尽管它有些罕见，并且通常被保存为伴侣宠物和护卫犬而不是工作品种。
The Castro Laboreiro breed was first shown in the year of 1914, and though it has gained some popularity, it has yet to be recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club).
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Castro Laboreiro Dog Characteristics
The Castro Laboreiro dogs are large in size but not oversize and are very beautiful. The standardized appearance for which the breed has been bred is somewhat wolf-like in outline.
外套颜色通常用狼术语描述：“深狼颜色”，“浅狼颜色”。大多数育种者更喜欢最真实的东西，称为“山脉”（Cor Do Monte），也被描述为类似于狼的外套，但混合的浅灰色和深灰色散布在单个头发（不是斑点）的棕色（称为“松树种子”）或深红色（称为“桃花心木”），总体形成了斑点模式。1这是给予的
Average body height of the mature Castro Laboreiro dog is around 24 inches at the withers. And average live body weight of the mature dog is around 40 kg.
Temperament
Castro Laboreiro狗就像大多数其他牲畜保护犬一样。它与家庭形成牢固的纽带，有时可能具有保护性和领土。
The breed is not inherently aggressive, but it tend to be aloof around strangers and they will not stand for any member of the family being mistreated.
The Castro Laboreiro dogs are highly intelligent and they can be a bit stubborn or willful at times. They are very gentle and affectionate with their family. They can even get along with children when raised from a young age.
只要注意这个品种对陌生人怀疑的倾向，并且是强烈的保护本能。对于与其他狗或家养宠物的房屋的最佳选择可能不是最好的选择。
寿命
Castro Laboreiro狗品种的平均寿命在12到15年之间。
喂养
How much a mature dog eats depends on it’s size, age, build, metabolism and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don’t all need the same amount of food.
卡斯特罗Laboreiro狗是大的规模和基于“增大化现实”技术e moderately active. So, their diet should be formulated for a large-sized breed with moderate exercise needs. You can consult with avetin your area for better feeding recommendations.
关怀
照顾好动物对于养育Castro Laboreiro狗非常重要。它需要某种类型的工作才能做。并且该品种不工作时需要每天长时间步行。
该品种不适合公寓生活。而且它至少需要一个大码。
这些狗非常聪明。因此，训练他们非常容易。尽早开始社交和训练它们，并在整个生命中继续进行。
Health
Castro Laboreiro狗通常很健康。但是像其他所有狗品种, they are also prone to certain health conditions.
他们常见的健康问题包括髋关节发育不良，肘部发育不良，胃扭转，熵，外胚层，白内障和进行性视网膜萎缩。始终尝试与您所在地区的兽医保持良好的联系。
| 品种名称 | Castro Laboreiro |
| Other Names | 也称为葡萄牙牛犬，葡萄牙看门狗和CãoDeCastro Laboreiro |
| Breed Size | 大 |
| Height | Between 20 and 24 inches at the withers |
| Weight | Around 40 kg |
| 很好 | Yes |
| 气候耐受性 | 所有气候 |
| Color | 栗子，黑色和桃花心木 |
| 寿命 | Between 12 and 15 years |
| 对孩子有好处 | Yes |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country of Origin | 葡萄牙 |
