Catalan shepherd

catalan shepherd

  • Life expectancy

    13 - 15 years

  • Weight

    Male 18 - 26 kg

    Female 16 - 20 kg

  • Height

    Male 18 - 26 kg

    Female 18 - 26 kg

  • Hair

    long

  • Group

    Shepherd dogs and cattle dogs

  • Nicknames

    Gos d’Atura Català,Catalan Sheepdog

Index

The Catalan Shepherd Dog is a happy, active and attractive dog, originally from Spain, specifically in the Pyrenees. He was bred to work alongside shepherds caring for and herding large herds of livestock. However, in recent years they have become a popular choice as companion dogs and family pets not only in Spain but in other parts of the world.

They are intelligent and like to please, which means that in the right hands they are easy to train. They also have a lot of energy and therefore should receive the right amount of daily exercise and mental stimulation to be a truly happy dog. For this reason, gos d'atura is more suitable for people who lead an active life outdoors or who live in a house with a large garden or in the countryside.

Characteristics of the Catalan shepherd

  • SIZE

  • EXERCISE NEEDS

  • EASY TO TRAIN

  • GOOD WITH CHILDREN

  • KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS

  • HEALTH OF THE BREED

  • COST TO KEEP

  • INTELLIGENCE

  • TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE

Why choose a Catalan shepherd?

PROS

  • Catalan Sheepdogs are known for being loyal and affectionate pets.

  • They get along very well with children of all ages and other pets.

  • They are very intelligent and, in the right hands, easy to train.

  • They are reputed to be good watchdogs because they are always alert.

  • Has an easy-to-maintain coat

  • They tolerate loneliness very well, as long as it is not for too long.

CONS

  • Catalan Sheepdogs shed moderately throughout the year, more in spring and autumn.

  • They need a lot of daily physical exercise and mental stimulation.

  • They have a strong urge to "herd" anything that moves.

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Origin and history of the Catalan shepherd

The Catalan Sheepdog is originally from the Catalan Pyrenees, where they are known as Gos d'Atura Català. There is very little information about its origins, what is known is that today, the Catalan shepherd dog is one of the most widespread breeds of Iberian shepherds. It is known that it is a very old breed. The most widespread theory is that the Romans introduced two types of dogs to the Iberian Peninsula between 200 and 100 BC. and these were crossed with native Catalan dogs, which produced the Catalan sheepdog.

They were highly appreciated for working and living alongside their owners on farms, herding livestock and guarding properties. During the Spanish Civil War they were used to carry messages and stand guard as sentinels, earning the breed a reputation for being highly intelligent and reliable.

After the Second World War their numbers decreased, but fortunately during the 1970s breed enthusiasts ensured that they did not disappear. Breeders established a careful selective breeding program to save the breed, which proved to be a great success.

These dogs soon became popular throughout Spain thanks to their kind, loyal and brave nature. Today, the Catalan Sheepdog remains one of the rarest breeds in the world, with very few puppies registered each year. It was officially recognized as a breed by the FCI in 1954.

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Character ofthe Catalan shepherd

The Gos d'Atura Catalá is friendly, lively, intelligent, loyal and very affectionate. Although like a good shepherd dog, he is a little distrustful of strangers, which is also why they are good guard dogs.

It is a breed that adapts very easily, they are calm inside the home as long as they are given the necessary amount of physical activity and mental stimulation.

The Catalan Shepherd is very good with children of all ages, and generally gets along well with other pets. He is always willing to play and be a little silly for fun. It is the ideal family companion.

Curiosities about the Catalan shepherd

  • The Gos d’Atura Català stands out in all types of canine sports.

  • They are very skilled "sniffer dogs" and are often used in search and rescue missions.

  • In 1992, the Catalan shepherd was chosen as the mascot of the Olympic Games.

Names for Catalan shepherd

Boira, Laila, Roser, Neu

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