Gaucho sheepdog

About the Gaucho sheepdog

The Ovelheiro Gaúcho, also known in English as the Gaucho Sheepdog, is a dog breed that originated in the Pampas of Brazil. The breed is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), but it has been recognized by the CBKC, a Brazilian kennel club affiliated with FCI. Dogs of this breed are often characterized as sturdy and agile, which makes them suitable for herding activities.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Gaucho sheepdog” (lead section), CC BY-SA 4.0.