Barbado da Terceira
The Barbado da Terceira is a herding dog that originated in Terceira Island, Azores. They are a working breed known for their agility and energy.
Barbado da Terceira Breed overview
The Barbado da Terceira is a highly affectionate and playful breed that loves to be around their family. They are excellent with children and other dogs, making them a great choice for families with kids and pets. They need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy and healthy and may not be suitable for people who do not have the time or energy to give them the attention they need. They are versatile and can excel at various jobs, but they need consistent training and socialization to be well-behaved.
What To Expect When Caring For a Barbado da Terceira
Nutrition
Barbado da Terceira requires a well-balanced diet rich in protein and nutrients to maintain their energy and health.
Recommended daily feeding amount is between 2 and 2.5 cups of high-quality dry dog food, divided into two meals.
It is important to prevent overfeeding as they are prone to becoming overweight.
Grooming
The Barbado da Terceira has a low maintenance coat that only requires occasional brushing to keep it clean.
Bathing should be done only when necessary to preserve the coat's water resistance.
Regular ear cleaning is important to prevent ear infections.
Training
Barbado da Terceira are highly intelligent and easy to train, but they can also be independent and stubborn.
Positive reinforcement training techniques are effective, but consistency and patience are important to establish an enduring bond.
Early socialization and obedience training are crucial to prevent undesirable behaviors like excessive barking and aggression towards strangers.
Health
Barbado da Terceira is a relatively healthy breed that has an average lifespan of 12 to 14 years.
Like all breeds, they are prone to certain health conditions such as hip dysplasia and cataracts.
Exercise
Barbado da Terceira dogs are energetic and require daily exercise to maintain their stamina and well-being.
They enjoy a variety of activities such as herding, agility, obedience training, and hiking with their owners.
Without enough physical activity, they can become destructive and unhappy.
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Barbado da Terceira Traits & Characteristics
The Barbado da Terceira has a wiry coat that is typically black or brown with white or tan markings.
Their coat is weather resistant and requires little grooming. They are a moderate shedding breed.
Their average height is between 19 and 22 inches. They have a sturdy, well-proportioned body.
Affection
The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.
Barbado da Terceira is a very affectionate breed and a natural companion dog. They become very attached to their owners and will follow them everywhere. They are excellent with children and love snuggling and playing with them.
Children
How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.
Barbado da Terceira is an excellent family dog, and they love children. They are gentle, patient, and playful, which makes them perfect for kids. They have a lot of energy, and they love to play with kids, but they also know when to calm down and be affectionate.
Dogs
The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.
Barbado da Terceira is a friendly breed that loves other dogs. They enjoy playing and socializing with dogs of different sizes and breeds. However, they have a strong prey drive, so they may chase after small animals outside their home.
Strangers
The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.
Barbado da Terceira is generally friendly with strangers but can be reserved at first. They may bark to alert their owners of the presence of strangers, but they are not aggressive.
Playfulness
The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.
Barbado da Terceira is a highly playful breed. They have a lot of energy and love playing fetch, running around, and exploring. They need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy.
Alertness
The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs
Barbado da Terceira is an alert breed that is always aware of their surroundings. They are naturally curious and love exploring. However, they are not as vigilant as some other breeds and may not make good watchdogs.
Adaptability
The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.
Barbado da Terceira is an adaptable breed that can easily adjust to new environments and situations. They are happy living in apartments or homes with yards, but they need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy.
Shedding
The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.
Barbado da Terceira has a short, rough coat that sheds moderately. They require weekly grooming to keep their coat clean and healthy. However, they do not require professional grooming and are relatively low maintenance.
Grooming
The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.
Barbado da Terceira is a low maintenance breed when it comes to grooming. They have a short coat that needs weekly brushing to keep it clean and shiny. They also need occasional baths and nail trims. However, they do not require professional grooming.
Drooling
The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.
Barbado da Terceira is a dry-mouthed breed. They do not drool excessively, which makes them a good choice for people who want a clean dog.
Size
The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.
Barbado da Terceira is a medium-sized breed with a muscular and rounded body. They weigh between 35 to 60 pounds and stand around 17 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder.
Energy
The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.
Barbado da Terceira is a highly energetic breed that needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy. They love running around, playing fetch, and exploring. They are not suitable for people who do not have the time or energy to give them the exercise they need.
Exercise
The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Barbado da Terceira is a highly energetic breed that needs plenty of exercise, at least an hour a day, to be happy and healthy. They love running, playing fetch, and exploring. They may become destructive if they do not get enough exercise.
Working
The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.
Barbado da Terceira is a versatile breed that can excel at various jobs, including herding, guarding, and hunting. They need plenty of physical and mental stimulation to be happy in a working environment.
Hunting
The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.
Barbado da Terceira is a skilled hunter that can track and retrieve prey. They have a strong prey drive and may chase after small animals such as squirrels, rabbits, and even cats.
Vigor
The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.
Barbado da Terceira is a breed with high levels of stamina and endurance. They can keep up with their owners during long walks and runs without getting tired. They are great companions for people who love outdoor activities.
Health
The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.
Barbado da Terceira is generally a healthy breed. However, they may be prone to hip dysplasia, ear infections, and skin allergies. They need regular vet checkups and proper nutrition to stay healthy.
Obesity
The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.
Barbado da Terceira may be prone to obesity if they are not given enough exercise or if they are overfed. They need a balanced diet and plenty of exercise to prevent them from becoming overweight.
Cold
The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.
Barbado da Terceira can tolerate cold weather as long as they are protected from the elements. They need a warm bed and shelter when it is cold outside. However, they may not be suitable for extremely cold climates.
Heat
The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.
Barbado da Terceira can tolerate hot weather as long as they have access to shade and water. However, they may overheat if they are not properly hydrated and protected from the sun.
Apartment
The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.
Barbado da Terceira can adapt to living in an apartment as long as they get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are an energetic breed that needs room to run around and play, but they can also be happy living in a smaller space if their exercise needs are met.
Wanderlust
The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.
Barbado da Terceira is an adventurous breed that loves exploring. They may wander off if they are not supervised or if they smell something interesting. They require a secure fence and plenty of exercise to prevent them from running away.
Sensitivity
The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.
Barbado da Terceira is not a very sensitive breed and can handle criticism or negative reinforcement. However, they are a sensitive breed emotionally and thrive on love and affection from their owners.
Separation
The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.
Barbado da Terceira does not like being left alone for long periods and may become anxious or destructive if they are. They need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy, and they may not be suitable for people who work long hours.
Barking
The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.
Barbado da Terceira is not a very vocal breed, and they do not bark excessively. However, they may bark to alert their owners of the presence of strangers or unusual sounds.
Mental
The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.
Barbado da Terceira is an intelligent breed that needs mental stimulation to be happy. They love learning new things, playing games, and solving puzzles. They may become bored and destructive if they do not get enough mental stimulation.
Novice_owners
Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.
Barbado da Terceira is an intelligent breed that can be trained with positive reinforcement methods. However, they can be stubborn at times and may not be suitable for novice dog owners. They need consistent training and socialization from a young age to be happy and well-behaved.
Trainability
The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.
Barbado da Terceira is an intelligent breed but can be stubborn at times. They respond well to positive reinforcement training methods and need consistent training from a young age. They may not be suitable for novice dog owners.
Affection
The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.
Barbado da Terceira is a very affectionate breed and a natural companion dog. They become very attached to their owners and will follow them everywhere. They are excellent with children and love snuggling and playing with them.
Children
How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.
Barbado da Terceira is an excellent family dog, and they love children. They are gentle, patient, and playful, which makes them perfect for kids. They have a lot of energy, and they love to play with kids, but they also know when to calm down and be affectionate.
Dogs
The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.
Barbado da Terceira is a friendly breed that loves other dogs. They enjoy playing and socializing with dogs of different sizes and breeds. However, they have a strong prey drive, so they may chase after small animals outside their home.
Strangers
The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.
Barbado da Terceira is generally friendly with strangers but can be reserved at first. They may bark to alert their owners of the presence of strangers, but they are not aggressive.
Playfulness
The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.
Barbado da Terceira is a highly playful breed. They have a lot of energy and love playing fetch, running around, and exploring. They need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy.
Alertness
The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs
Barbado da Terceira is an alert breed that is always aware of their surroundings. They are naturally curious and love exploring. However, they are not as vigilant as some other breeds and may not make good watchdogs.
Adaptability
The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.
Barbado da Terceira is an adaptable breed that can easily adjust to new environments and situations. They are happy living in apartments or homes with yards, but they need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy.
Shedding
The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.
Barbado da Terceira has a short, rough coat that sheds moderately. They require weekly grooming to keep their coat clean and healthy. However, they do not require professional grooming and are relatively low maintenance.
Grooming
The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.
Barbado da Terceira is a low maintenance breed when it comes to grooming. They have a short coat that needs weekly brushing to keep it clean and shiny. They also need occasional baths and nail trims. However, they do not require professional grooming.
Drooling
The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.
Barbado da Terceira is a dry-mouthed breed. They do not drool excessively, which makes them a good choice for people who want a clean dog.
Size
The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.
Barbado da Terceira is a medium-sized breed with a muscular and rounded body. They weigh between 35 to 60 pounds and stand around 17 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder.
Energy
The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.
Barbado da Terceira is a highly energetic breed that needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy. They love running around, playing fetch, and exploring. They are not suitable for people who do not have the time or energy to give them the exercise they need.
Exercise
The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Barbado da Terceira is a highly energetic breed that needs plenty of exercise, at least an hour a day, to be happy and healthy. They love running, playing fetch, and exploring. They may become destructive if they do not get enough exercise.
Working
The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.
Barbado da Terceira is a versatile breed that can excel at various jobs, including herding, guarding, and hunting. They need plenty of physical and mental stimulation to be happy in a working environment.
Hunting
The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.
Barbado da Terceira is a skilled hunter that can track and retrieve prey. They have a strong prey drive and may chase after small animals such as squirrels, rabbits, and even cats.
Vigor
The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.
Barbado da Terceira is a breed with high levels of stamina and endurance. They can keep up with their owners during long walks and runs without getting tired. They are great companions for people who love outdoor activities.
Health
The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.
Barbado da Terceira is generally a healthy breed. However, they may be prone to hip dysplasia, ear infections, and skin allergies. They need regular vet checkups and proper nutrition to stay healthy.
Obesity
The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.
Barbado da Terceira may be prone to obesity if they are not given enough exercise or if they are overfed. They need a balanced diet and plenty of exercise to prevent them from becoming overweight.
Cold
The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.
Barbado da Terceira can tolerate cold weather as long as they are protected from the elements. They need a warm bed and shelter when it is cold outside. However, they may not be suitable for extremely cold climates.
Heat
The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.
Barbado da Terceira can tolerate hot weather as long as they have access to shade and water. However, they may overheat if they are not properly hydrated and protected from the sun.
Apartment
The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.
Barbado da Terceira can adapt to living in an apartment as long as they get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are an energetic breed that needs room to run around and play, but they can also be happy living in a smaller space if their exercise needs are met.
Wanderlust
The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.
Barbado da Terceira is an adventurous breed that loves exploring. They may wander off if they are not supervised or if they smell something interesting. They require a secure fence and plenty of exercise to prevent them from running away.
Sensitivity
The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.
Barbado da Terceira is not a very sensitive breed and can handle criticism or negative reinforcement. However, they are a sensitive breed emotionally and thrive on love and affection from their owners.
Separation
The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.
Barbado da Terceira does not like being left alone for long periods and may become anxious or destructive if they are. They need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy, and they may not be suitable for people who work long hours.
Barking
The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.
Barbado da Terceira is not a very vocal breed, and they do not bark excessively. However, they may bark to alert their owners of the presence of strangers or unusual sounds.
Mental
The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.
Barbado da Terceira is an intelligent breed that needs mental stimulation to be happy. They love learning new things, playing games, and solving puzzles. They may become bored and destructive if they do not get enough mental stimulation.
Novice_owners
Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.
Barbado da Terceira is an intelligent breed that can be trained with positive reinforcement methods. However, they can be stubborn at times and may not be suitable for novice dog owners. They need consistent training and socialization from a young age to be happy and well-behaved.
Trainability
The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.
Barbado da Terceira is an intelligent breed but can be stubborn at times. They respond well to positive reinforcement training methods and need consistent training from a young age. They may not be suitable for novice dog owners.
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History of the Barbado da Terceira
The Barbado da Terceira was originally bred for herding cattle on the island of Terceira in the Azores.
They were selectively bred for their intelligence and agility, as well as their ability to work in the difficult terrain of the island.
Over time, they became popular as companion and guard dogs.
Barbado da Terceira Puppies
Barbado da Terceira puppies are energetic and intelligent, making them relatively easy to train.
They develop quickly and should begin basic obedience training as early as possible.
Socialization is also essential to prevent any aggressive behavior towards strangers.