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2nd Arruda dos Vinhos National Dog Show

2nd Arruda dos Vinhos National Dog Show

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by Arruda dos Vinhos Municipality. Under the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the Clube Português de Canicultura…
21st Santarém International Dog Show

21st Santarém International Dog Show

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by Centro Nacional de Exposições e Mercados Agrícolas, SA, with the technical direction of the Clube…
27th Santarém National Dog Show

27th Santarém National Dog Show

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by Centro Nacional de Exposições e Mercados Agrícolas, SA, with the technical direction of the Clube…
Portugal Winners 2021 - Timetables

Portugal Winners 2021 - Timetables

PORTUGAL WINNERS 2021 The timetables for the shows the Portuguese Kennel Club is organizing on 5 to 7 November 2021,…
11th Braga International Dog Show

11th Braga International Dog Show

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by InvestBraga, Agência para a Dinamização Económica, EM. Under the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the Clube…
14th Braga National Dog Show

14th Braga National Dog Show

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by InvestBraga, Agência para a Dinamização Económica, EM. Under the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the Clube…
Portugal Winners 2021

Portugal Winners 2021

PORTUGAL WINNERS 2021 The Portuguese Kennel Club is organizing on 5 to 7 November 2021, at the Centro Nacional de…
11th Ribeira Grande International Dog Show (Championship Qualifier)

11th Ribeira Grande International Dog Show (Championship Qualifier)

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER Organized by Aveiro Municipality. Under the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the Clube Português de Canicultura…
19th Ribeira Grande National Dog Show (AZORES WINNER 2021)

19th Ribeira Grande National Dog Show (AZORES WINNER 2021)

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by Clube Português de Canicultura with the support of  Ribeira Grande Municipality. Under the Federation Cynologique…
28th Alto Alentejo National Dog Show - Timetables

28th Alto Alentejo National Dog Show - Timetables

28.ª E.C. Nacional do Alto Alentejo sábado, 28 de agosto de 2021 Horários por Grupo/Raça Horários por Ringue Horários por…
10th Livestock Protection Dogs Specialty Show "Chocalhos 2021"

10th Livestock Protection Dogs Specialty Show "Chocalhos 2021"

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by Fundão Municipality. Under the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the Clube Português de Canicultura regulations, open…
6th Herding Dogs Specialty Show “Chocalhos 2021”

6th Herding Dogs Specialty Show “Chocalhos 2021”

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Organized by Fundão Municipality. Under the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the Clube Português de Canicultura regulations, open…

HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT IS THE CPC ?

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Confident/Safe/Easy going

Guard dog for property and livestock.
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Reserved/Serious/Vigorous

Guard dog, watch dog and livestock guarding dog.
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Austere/Protective/Resistant

A livestock guarding dog, watch dog and companion dog; also used for draught work.
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Affective/Curious/Persistent

Hunting dog.
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Attentive/Rustic/Intelligent

Sheepdog for herding and watching over livestock.
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Fearless/Persevering/Primitive

Hunting dog, watch dog and companion dog.
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Cheerful/Medium/Voluntary

Assistance with fishing and retrieving as well as companion dog.
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Courageous/Faithful/Strong

Cattle dog.
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Autonomous/Elegant/Imposing

Livestock guarding dog for sheep and goat flocks.
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Tireless/Tender/Fast

An expert hunter, fast and rustic, he is also an excellent family dog.
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Agile/Dynamic/Intelligent

Cattle herding dog per excellence, guardian and companion dog.

Cynology focuses on attracting young adults to a better lifestyle, educating youths about how to approach dogs in a respectful manner, as promoters of the quality and
development of human and animal welfare. cynology also comprises several activities and modalities connected to conscious dog breeding; therapy and assistance dogs, as
well as functional, sporting and ludic modalities inside the cynological panorama, among other areas of interest.

In general terms, cynology aims to prepare young individuals and the general public in responsible dog tutoring, considering dogs as another family member.

Each dog breed has its individual characteristics and temperament, as well as a specific personality. Not all breeds are compatible with the circumstances of life, so one must first choose the breed with the desired characteristics and with the temperament that best suits the family environment. Access to this type of information can be done through publications, internet searches, as well as by direct contact with our services.

Do you think your dog has a breed, but he is not registered in any studbook?

Your dog can be subject to a Breed Confirmation exam, and if he in fact has the necessary breed characteristics according to the breed standard, like size, hair, and general appearance.