Basque Shepherd Dog
An ancient medium-sized herding dog from the Basque Country, known for its rustic double coat, agility, and intelligence. Comes in two coat varieties: the rough-coated Iletsua and the smoother-coated Gorbeikoa, bred for working livestock in mountainous terrain.
Overview
An ancient medium-sized herding dog from the Basque Country, known for its rustic double coat, agility, and intelligence. Comes in two coat varieties: the rough-coated Iletsua and the smoother-coated Gorbeikoa, bred for working livestock in mountainous terrain.
History & Origins
An ancient landrace breed developed by shepherds in the Basque region for herding and protecting livestock in mountainous terrain. Faced near extinction in the 20th century but was revived by dedicated breeders, leading to official recognition by the Real Sociedad Canina de España in 1995 and inclusion in AKC's Foundation Stock Service.
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