Dog
Group:
Working Cao dos Mourey Champions
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Pronunciation:
(kown dos Mou-rey)
Breed Description:
The Cao dos Mourey breed of dog is devoted to all members of the family but may be aloof with strangers. They are instinctively protective of their family and property. Early socialization is very necessary with this breed. They may try to dominate other animals unless they are taught that this is an undesirable behavior. They respond well to training and obedience training is necessary with this breed. They need an owner who is able to maintain a calm but firm authority with them. These dogs are courageous and determined. Very calm, loyal and docile with their families. Always self-confident.
Height:
The Cao dos Mourey breed of dog stands 27 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Cao dos Mourey breed of dog weighs 140 to 180 pounds.
Exercise:
The Cao dos Mourey breed of dog is usually calm indoors but they do require regular exercise to maintain good health and to avoid behavior problems.
Life Expectancy:
These dogs usually live between 11 and 13 years.
Grooming:
Regular brushing is necessary to maintain good health and to prevent excessive shedding. Clean the ears regularly to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
The Cao dos Mourey breed of dog is the result of 35 years of selective breeding. The foundations dogs were the Brazilian Mastiff, the Bull Mastiff and the English Mastiff. The Bulldog and Terriers were also used to create the breed. The goal was to recreate a mastiff-type of working dog known prior to the 20th century.
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.
