The Ca de Bestiar, known as the Mallorca Shepherd Dog in German-speaking countries, is one spanish dog breed and mainly on the Balearic Islands resident.
In Germany this is characterful Dog breed so far relatively unknown.
What about this big black dogs is all about, how the attitude and the upbringing are designed and you will find out a lot of other useful information in this race portrait.
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Size Male: 66 to 73 cm, female: 62 to 68 cmWeightMale: 35 to 40 kg, female: 35 to 40 kgColorsBlackLife expectancy11 to 13 yearsOriginSpaincharacter/temperamentintelligent, capable, brave, loyalFCI groupGroup 1: herding dogs and cattle dogs
Look
Like most working dogs also became the Ca de Bestiar not for beauty bred.
Height
The pronounced muscling and the black coat color make the Mallorca Shepherd appear imposing, strong, but still well proportioned.
Because the male Mallorca Shepherd Dog can reach a height of up to 73 cm at the withers, these dogs often appear impressive or even frightening.
coat color & coat texture
The Ca de Bestiar is available in two Coat Varieties:
- shorthair: Hair length 1.5 to 3 cm
- longhair: Hair length about 7 cm
The most common variety is shorthair.
The Mallorca Shepherd is only available in the Color Blackwhich at most by a white badge at the Breast or the paws is interrupted.
Although the dense undercoat is in contact with the skin, the dogs get along surprisingly well extreme temperature fluctuations and very high heat.
Plus 40 degrees in summer they put up with it very well and shed very moderately
head shape and eye color
Although the Body of the Ca de Bestiar looks relatively bulky, it has one small head.
Slightly protruding, triangular, kinked ears and slanting, honey colored eyes ensure that the Mallorca Shepherd Dog often has a “sad look”.
Height Weight
Although a male Mallorca Shepherd can boast a size of up to 73 cm can reach, the average weight of this dog breed is about 40kg.
Female dogs that grow to an adult size of up to 68 cm also considered large dogs, have an average weight of 35-40kg.
History & Origin of the Mallorca Shepherd Dog
Unfortunately, it is not known where exactly the Mallorca Shepherd Dog comes from.
Translated means Ca de Bestiar “Cattle Dog”indicating that this breed worked with and on livestock from the very beginning.
Because the Mallorca Shepherd not only large and strong, but also about a very good one protective instinct decreed, he was especially with the cattle herders popular.
It is believed that in the early times depending on usage different livestock protection dog breeds were crossed.
1982 was the Ca de Bestiar officially by the FCI recognized and the first official standard announced.
Good to know:
Purebred Ca de Bestiars are very rare. Even in their home country, the Balearic Islands, this breed is very rare.
Essence & character of the Ca de Bestiar
The Mallorca Shepherd is a braver and smarter dog with one middle temperament.
Like all herding dogs, the Mallorca Shepherd has a distinctive personality protective instinct and a strong one territorial behavior.
Be careful with strange animals and people.
The dog acts and thinks independentlyshows a very great confidence and has an enormous urge to move.
This breed of dog features no hunting instinct.
Strange opposite shows the Ca de Bestiar healthy distrusthowever, applies not as aggressive. However, he is always ready to defend in an emergency.
The stimulation threshold is relatively low.
The Ca de Bestiar builds up a good bond with its owner and defends them to the death.
puppies are generally considered shy and reserved.
To a later fear aggression In the socialization of the puppies, a great deal of focus should be placed on preventing this human contact be placed.
After thorough training, these dogs can easily be left alone for a few hours.
attitude & upbringing
The Mallorca Shepherd will today still used for working on cattle or as a guard dog for house and yard.
Since the Mallorca Shepherd Dog has a strong protective instinct, an attitude in the City not recommended and often leads to problems.
A house with big garden or a yard are the ideal place for this breed of dog.
However, a good and safe one is fencing of the property is a prerequisite, since the dog can otherwise become a danger thanks to its strong protective instinct.
Since this breed of dog has a lot of energy, it is regular physical as well as mental work unavoidable.
A Mallorca Shepherd is not suitable for beginners and sets Experience, patience and To know in advance.
Important
He reacts extremely quickly to strange dogs, which requires a quick assessment of the current situation by the owner.
Health & Care
The Mallorca Shepherd is not high maintenance. Regular brushing is enough for grooming.
Since the dog is relatively large and likes to act out its urge to move, it has to be on a balanced diet be respected that the complete minerals and nutritional needs covers.
As with all large dogs, the Mallorca Shepherd has a predisposition to hip dysplasia as well as patellar dislocation.
A slow growth in a puppy as well as regular ones check-ups from a competent veterinarian are the best prophylaxis against joint diseases.
Genetic hereditary diseases are not known.
A healthy and agile Mallorca Shepherd Dog has a life expectancy of up to 13 years.
However, dogs that reach 15 years of age are not uncommon in this breed.
Is the Ca De Bestiar right for me?
In a city apartment Surrounded by the hustle and bustle feels a Ca de Bestiar not well and behavioral problems and major problems usually arise.
This dog was made for a life in the country. A well secured garden or yard is the ideal environment for these proud dogs.
The Mallorca Shepherd feels at home active people probably. He loves to get through the wind and bad weather Nature to graze.
Now this breed of dog is in many sporting areas How Canicross, agility, dog dance, flyball or also in the search for clues to meet
His stubbornness as well as his somewhat difficult nature requires dog experience.
Fun facts about Ca de Bestiar
Every year in Mallorca there is a beauty contest for dogs of the Ca de Bestiar breed.
Not only are the most beautiful dogs crowned, but the extent to which the dogs meet the specified breed standard is also evaluated.
Purebred Mallorca Shepherd Dogs have black palate and gums.
Dogs typically have pink gums and a pink palate. But not a thoroughbred Ca de Bestiar.
This phenomenon is extremely rare and only known to occur in very few breeds.