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Saint Miguel Cattle Dog
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The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog (Portuguese: cão fila de São Miguel [ˈkɐ̃w ˈfilɐ ðɨ ˈsɐ̃w miˈɣɛl], literally 'catch dog of São Miguel') is a dog breed of mastiff type originating on São Miguel Island in the Azores, an island chain which is one of the autonomous regions of Portugal. The breed was originally used as a herding dog for working with cattle.
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![]() Dark male with cropped ears and docked tail | |||||||||
Other names | Cão de fila de São Miguel, São Miguel cattle dog, São Miguel catch dog, Azores cattle dog, Azores cow dog[1] | ||||||||
Origin | São Miguel Island, Portugal | ||||||||
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Dog (domestic dog) |
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