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Brazilian Guard Dog
AdvancedA rare South American guardian breed alongside the Dogo Argentino. So devoted that its loyalty is proverbial in Brazil.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
18〜26℃
Lifespan
9-11 years
Size
Height 60-75cm / Weight 40kg+
Diet
High-quality large-breed dog food. Feed 2-3 smaller meals daily to help prevent bloat.
About
The Brazilian Guard Dog is a rare South American molosser developed in Brazil from Spanish Mastiffs, Bordeaux Mastiffs, Bloodhounds, Bulldogs and Mastiffs brought by 17th-century Iberian colonizers, used for tracking and livestock guarding. Famously loyal to its family and patient with children, yet deeply wary of strangers, it demands thorough socialization and an experienced owner.
Basic Info
Origin
Brazil
Lifespan
9-11 years
Size
Height 60-75cm / Weight 40kg+
Temperature
18〜26℃
Diet
High-quality large-breed dog food. Feed 2-3 smaller meals daily to help prevent bloat.
Care Guide
Temperament
Courageous and decisive, devoted to family. Very patient with children.
Exercise
60+ min exercise daily. Room to move is ideal.
Coat Care
Short coat, easy care. Brush 1-2 times weekly.
Origin
Brazil
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Authority databases: JKC 犬種紹介
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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