Portuguese Sheepdog Puppies For Sale

The Portuguese Sheepdog is an extremely intelligent herding breed from Portugal. They can learn things very quickly, but they tend to be dominant if you don’t show them you’re the leader. Portuguese Sheepdogs are extremely loving and loyal, and will go to great lengths to protect their herd and their families. Full-grown, they typically weigh 37-59 pounds and stand 16-22 inches tall.

Portuguese Sheepdogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Portuguese Sheepdogs are used to wide open spaces with room to chase and herd livestock. Portuguese Sheepdogs are at home living outside, but they also need to be allowed to come in and visit their people families. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Portuguese Sheepdogs have extreme endurance. They are used to watching over a herd all day long, so they naturally possess lots of excess energy. The more you exercise your Portuguese Sheepdog, the easier they will be to train. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Portuguese Sheepdog’s coat is meant to protect them from all kinds of weather. You should check their long-ish fur for any tangles, but you shouldn’t brush them any more than once a week. A Portuguese Sheepdog should only be bathed using shampoo when absolutely necessary. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Portuguese Sheepdogs are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Portuguese Sheepdogs are used to wide open spaces with room to chase and herd livestock. They don’t usually do well in apartments and prefer a rural home with room to run and hopefully take care of a flock. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.