Dog
Group:
Herding 
Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel Champions
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Pronunciation:
(kown da Fi-la de Sao Mi-guel)
Breed Description:
The Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel breed of dog is a medium-large working dog and they require a great deal of socialization if they are to be kept as pets, especially if they are to be around children. They do best if they have good training. The breed’s temperament is described as “variable” and “aggressive.” These dogs are kept primarily as guard dogs and companions today. They are said to be very intelligent. They can be very territorial.
Height:
The Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel breed of dog stands about 19 to 24 inches tall at the shoulders.
Weight:
The Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel breed of dog weighs about 45 to 90 pounds.
Exercise:
These dogs are active, working dogs and they do require regular exercise. Otherwise they can develop serious behavior issues. It’s even better if they have a job to do.
Life Expectancy:
The lifespan of the Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel breed of dog is said to be about 15 years
Grooming:
The Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel breed of dog requires regular brushing to maintain good health and to prevent shedding. They also require regular ear cleaning to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
The breed is said to have originated on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, off the coast of Portugal sometime during the 15th century. The modern version of the breed is first mentioned in the early 1800s. A breed standard was developed in 1984 and recognized by the FCI in 1995. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
