Catalan Sheepdog
The Catalan Sheepdog is a breed of Catalan pyrenean dog used as a sheepdog. The dog is bred in Europe, especially in Catalonia, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.
Appearance and Size
Catalan Sheepdogs range in size from 17 to 19 in (45 to 55 cm) in height and 45 to 60 lb (20 to 27 kg) in weight for males, with females being smaller. Their coat is long and either flat or slightly wavy, and ranges from fawn to dark sable and light to dark grey. There is also a shorthaired version of this breed, but is nearly extinct
Personality
This breed is used for herding and as a companion. Because of its intelligence, the Gos D'Atura, like most sheepdogs, are easy to train. This cheerful dog excels at dog-sports, such as agility and doggy-dance. In spite of its appearance, this courageous dog is also used as a watch-dog. An "all-around-dog" and great companion. They guard sheep without needing instruction. Enough (outdoor) action and distraction makes this dog a quiet and well-balanced home companion. The breed is appropriate for people with firm techniques and who can give the dog enough exercise. Early socialization is important, particularly if the dog will be around children. The dogs defend their family and become attached to it.
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Videos of Catalan Sheepdogs
Catalan Sheepdog Puppies
Only three weeks old and already having fun. www.shaggydogsville.com for more photos and names to go with the cute little faces. Check out Mom and Dad too!
dogpark 8-23-09
Kedge, an 8 mo Australian Shepherd, playing with some new friends at the dogpark. One is a Catalan Sheepdog(white) and the other is a Labradoodle(tan).
Abruzzese Shepherd dog
This is my Abruzzese shepherd dog,a female of one years old! A great dog very intelligent! www.youtube.com Comment and Like! The Maremma Sheepdog, in Italian Cane da pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, usually referred to as just Maremmano, is a breed of livestock guardian dog indigenous to central Italy, particularly to Abruzzo and the Maremma region of Tuscany and Lazio. It has been used for centuries by Italian shepherds to guard sheep from wolves. The English name of the breed derives from that of the Maremma
SPECIAL ADOPTION*** Kale_oldie male_Set2011.wmv
Kale is a male 9 years old, Gos d'Atura (catalan shepherd) who was abandoned when he was 2 years old, due to his illness. He has been living almost all his life in Ripoll shelter and now, since 2008, in Osona shelter. He has leishmania, well controlled by medication. He has artrosis on his back legs, but he still enjoys walkings! He is sweety and calm, he is not submissive with other doggies, otherwise he can stay with them without problems. He love people and company, he lies next when he gets relaxed, is
Gos d' Atura Catalan and black and white pointer
Dogs for adoption at the Osona Animal Shelter. www.protectoraosona.com http
Trasto, Gos d'Atura waiting for adoption
Dogs for adoption at the Osona animal shelter. www.protectoraosona.com http
www.gos-datura.info - unser erster Gartenausflug am 15.5.2010 3.AVI
32 Tage alte Gos d'Atura-Welpen erforschen ihre neue Gartenumgebung. Weitere Infos unter: www.gos-datura.info
Blanco, 8 month old Gos d'Atura Catalan.
Dogs for adoption at the Osona animal shelter. www.protectoraosona.com http
Walking Malic & Cleo in the Snow.mpg
It snowed in Haxey on Monday 5th January 2010, Sue enjoys a walk with her dogs Malic & Cleo and then builds a snowman. The video also shows the progress made with Malics recall with the whistle.
Rossa
Cross Gos d' Atura Catalan for adoption at the Osona Animal Shelter. www.protectoraosona.com http
Ariel arrives at the shelter.avi
Cross Catalan Gos d'Atura and English Setter girl waiting for adoption at the Osona Animal Shelter, in Catalonia, Northern Spain. www.protectoraosona.com www.adelante-honden.nl
