cão da serra da estrêla

chained_bear commented on the word cão da serra da estrêla

"One of the oldest (dog) breeds on the Iberian peninsula. Presumably, it is indigenous to the Estrêla Mountains in Portugal, from which it takes its name... It has been trained to defend flocks and herds, for hunting, for pulling small carts of milk and cheese over mountain roads, for guarding houses, and for attacking wolves. It does not, however, have a good reputation as a companion dog." (Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs, 1980)

February 21, 2007