Cao da Serra de Aires
VS
Icelandic Sheepdog
Cao da Serra de Aires vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare Cao da Serra de Aires and Icelandic Sheepdog side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Cao da Serra de Aires
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 55 cm
41 – 46 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
About Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
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