About 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.
Basque Shepherd Dog
Intelligent
Loyal
Energetic
Alert
Work-focused
β± Lifespan
12-15 years
βοΈ Weight
Male: 18-36; Female: 17-30 kg
π Origin
Basque Country (Spain and France)
π Size
size
βοΈ Coat
coat_length
β‘ Energy
energy
Trait Scores
Adaptability
0/5
Affection
0/5
Energy
0/5
Intelligence
0/5
Child Friendly
0/5
Dog Friendly
0/5
Grooming
0/5
Shedding
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