Majorcan Shepherd Dog

It is an intelligent and faithful dog, which allows it to develop vigilance and defense tasks. It has always been appreciated in Majorca for its pastoral qualities and physical resistance. It is very affectionate and faithful to its human, whom it considers a friend, although its appreciation must be gained by treating it well. On the other hand, it is very wary of strangers through its vigilance and does not accept commands from these. Having been selected for its autonomy capacity, it knows how to take initiatives, so it is potentially very independent. Its education requires patience and consistency, requests must show a real interest, otherwise it could have difficulty obeying. It is a dog that requires a lot of physical and mental exertion. It is affectionate with children and very patient with them. It is docile and affectionate with its close circle. The Majorcan Shepherd is very shy and reserved when young and its sensitivity can be very high: socialization is therefore essential as it learns very quickly both positive and negative experiences. It is courageous and can show itself somewhat quarrelsome.

It is a large dog: its size varies from 66 to 73 cm for a male and from 62 to 68 cm for a female with a weight of approximately 40 kg. A tolerance of one centimeter more or less is admitted. The coat is short and well-laid with a length of 1.5 to 3 cm. The undercoat is very fine, well-fitted to the skin. There is a long-haired variety where the coat can be slightly wavy in the lumbar region with a length of approximately over seven centimeters depending on the time of year, the coat being longer in winter. It exceeds the average at the fringe of the tail, at the tip of the ears, and at the back of the limbs. In both varieties, the coat should be soft, resistant, and quite fine. It is entirely black (jet black, ordinary black, or pitch black and their respective shades). White can be admitted only on the chest, under the neck in the form of a fine tie, and on the front and back feet. Jet black is the most sought-after. The tail is attached horizontally and of circular section, quite thick at its root. It is not docked.