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chained_bear commented on the word cão de castro laboreiro
"An extremely ancient Portuguese (dog) breed that bears the name of the village of Castro Laboreiro, where it is particularly popular... It has a unique bark that begins in a deep baritone and rises to a ringing tenor..." Choirs of these dogs were formed in the sixteenth century in Italy to serenade the Holy Father at his prayers. (not really)
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs continues unfazed by sarcasm: "It is a wonderful guardian of flocks and herds and is particularly ferocious against wolves."
February 21, 2007