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Cao dos Mourey
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Cão dos Mourey
Nates Spitfire Jiggs, the Cao dos Mourey, at 3 years old weighing 190lbs
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
Color is all shades of Brindle but dark brindle is preferred, a white chest patch and/or slight white on extremities is common. |
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Temperament |
The Cao dos Mourey is a very devoted dog to all members of his family but aloof with strangers.They are instinctively protective of their family and property. They require early controlled socialization. They are tolerant of other dogs and animals if properly socialized but may sometimes try to dominate other dogs. They respond well and enjoy training. Obedience training is a must. The Cao dos Mourey is a culmination of a 35 year vision based on the English bandogg or the gamekeepers dog. Research and selection of foundation stock began in 1975. The primary breeds chosen were the Mastiff, Bulldog and Terrier. The Cao dos Mourey is a very large and extremely powerful protection dog and may not be suitable for everyone. Designed as a close proximity worker with exceptional short burst speed and extreme power. Courage, determination and braveness are part of his characteristics. He is extremely loyal and docile to his family. The Cao dos Mourey has a calm disposition, with self confidence. An unsurpassed guardian of family and property. The Cao dos Moureys movements are free and effortless with a powerful stride and unsuspecting speed coming from such a large dog. In repose his expression is calm and self confident,when at attention his expression reflects determination and vigilance. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Males 30 inches (76 cm.) Females 27 inches (68 cm.)
Weight: Males 160-180 pounds (72-81 kg.) females 140-160 pounds (63-72 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
No major health problems. Due to the large size and mastiff lineage one must be aware of hip dysplasia. |
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Living Conditions |
The Cao dos Mourey will do well in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively calm indoors but will require a daily walk and some form of physical play exercise. |
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Exercise |
Require a daily walk and play exercise.Cão dos mourey have a high prey drive so they enjoy chasing a ball or playing tug. |
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Life Expectancy |
11 to 13 years |
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Grooming |
Brush with a firm bristle brush two to three times a week. Bathe when necessary. They are an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The foundation blood is mastiff, bulldog and terrier.The line is about 60% mastiff, 40% Bulldog and Terrier. Consisting of the Brazilian Mastiff, Bull Mastiff and English Mastiff. The main goal was to re-create a mastiff type working dog prior to the 20th century.
Some of the attributes from the mastiff are size, strength, protectiveness, loyalty, aversion to/or dislike of strangers, and high pain thresholds . From the Bull Dog and Terrier comes agility, tenacity, determination and prey drive as well as many of the same traits found in the mastiff bloodline. The mastiff and bulldog were intimately linked many years ago.
The modern English Mastiff and Bull Mastiff alone lack the sharpness and distrust of strangers that existed in the working dogs of old. To re-introduce this sharpness the Brazilian Mastiff was selected and added to the bloodline. This was the final addition in the line and the Cão dos Mourey was born. |
Group |
Bandog / Working |
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Recognition |
WWKC |
WWCK = World Wide Kennel Club |
"Nates Spitfire Jiggs" is an outstanding example of a Cão dos Mourey
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