Serrano Bulldog

Dog breed
  • Buldogue serrano
Common nicknames
  • Brazilian Mountain Bulldog
  • Mountaineer Bulldog
OriginBrazil
Traits
Height Males 50–56 cm (20–22 in)[1]
Females 48–53 cm (19–21 in)[1]
Weight Males 31–40 kg (68–88 lb)[1]
Females 25–35 kg (55–77 lb)[1]
Coat short
Colour any
Life span 10–12 years
Kennel club standards
CBKC standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Serrano Bulldog (Portuguese: Buldogue serrano) is a Brazilian dog breed recognized by the Brazilian Confederation of Cynophilia (CBKC).[1]

Name

Serrano is a Portuguese word widely used in Brazil as a term for those who are from regions with hills; it is a synonym of hillside or mountain used as substantive adjectives.[2]

Temperament

A guardian of balanced temperament; does not show gratuitous aggression to people or other dogs, but does not hesitate in attacking under command or when provoked; has extreme submission to its owner.[1]

  • Serrano Bulldog. CBKC model image standard.
    Serrano Bulldog. CBKC model image standard.
  • Serrano Bulldog. Black-and-tan female
    Serrano Bulldog. Black-and-tan female
  • Serrano Bulldog. Adult female
    Serrano Bulldog. Adult female
  • Serrano Bulldog. Pregnant female
    Serrano Bulldog. Pregnant female

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f CBKC official standard: Serrano Bulldog (in Portuguese)
  2. ^ (in Portuguese) Online Portuguese Dictionary: Serrano

External links

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