Estrela Mountain Dog Puppies For Sale

Estrela Mountain Dogs were bred to watch and protect livestock. Gentle and kindhearted, they would also take it upon themselves to nurture newborns from the herd. These instincts are still very much alive today. As a family pet, they make good guard dogs and gentle companions for children and those they love. Full-grown, they typically weigh 77-132 pounds and stand 24-29 inches tall.

Estrela Mountain Dogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. Estrela Mountain Dogs can adapt to living both indoors and out. These dogs can be friendly with other dogs and animals, especially if they were raised together. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

These working dogs can help with farm chores and pull carts. Highly intelligent and courageous, they have also served as police dogs. Estrela Mountain Dogs require at least one hour of activity per day. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

You will find that some Estrela Mountain Dogs have a short coat while on others, it is slightly longer. The hair for both varieties feels thick and coarse. Their coat color can vary, but they always have a dark face muzzle. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Estrela Mountain Dogs are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Estrela Mountain Dogs can adapt to living both indoors and out. They do best in a large home with an equally large fenced-in backyard. They are fairly easy to train.