The Azores islands of Portugal are the origins of the Barbado da Terceira dog breed.They are medium-sized guard and herding dogs. However, they have a friendly temperament and intelligence.
Barbado da Terceira has a medium-length, dense coat that can be black, fawn, yellow, or gray in color.
Barbado da Terceira is between 19 and 23 inches (48 and 58 cm) tall, weighs between 21 and 30 kg (46 and 66 pounds), and has an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years.
