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# The Majorca Shepherd Dog: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Spain
Large black shepherd dog, loyal and hardy, very attached to its family and naturally vigilant.
Size LargeLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €140/monthPuppy €800 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-majorca-shepherd-dog) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=majorca-shepherd-dog)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Loyalty: He develops a very strong bond with his owner and shows himself to be deeply attached to his family.
- Hardiness: He is a solid, enduring and overall robust dog when he is well handled.
- Vigilance: His natural wariness toward strangers makes him a deterrent guard without being constantly aggressive.
- Needs space: He does not cope well with a life that is too confined if he cannot get plenty of exercise every day.
- Reserved with strangers: His natural wariness requires serious socialization and consistent guidance.
- High activity: He needs long outings and a dynamic daily routine to remain balanced.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: This breed is suitable for people who can provide real daily physical and mental exercise.
- Country living: It thrives particularly well in a spacious environment with access to the outdoors.
- Households looking for a guard dog: Its watchful instinct and attachment to its family fit this profile well.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: A low-activity lifestyle does not meet its physical and behavioral needs.
- Small home without sufficient outings: Lack of space and exercise promotes boredom and imbalance.
- Beginners with little availability: Its socialization and daily needs require consistency and time.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
68 cmMajorca Shepherd Dog
- Height at the withers
- 62–73 cm
- Weight
- 38–40 kg
- Coat
- Short or long, with fine undercoat
- FCI group
- 1
- Origin
- Spain
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Majorca Shepherd Dog in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The precise origins of the Majorcan Shepherd Dog remain poorly documented, but its ancestors are believed to have been brought to the Balearic Islands by merchants. On the island of Majorca, the breed was then selected to guard herds, protect property and assist rural work, with a likely influence from other local shepherd dogs and the Majorcan Mastiff.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Majorca Shepherd Dog is a large rustic dog, strong and well proportioned, with well-developed musculature without losing agility. Its silhouette is solid, with a massive neck, a broad chest, a straight topline and a harmonious head with a slightly convex profile. Its coat is black, most often solid, sometimes with a little white on the chest, under the neck or on the feet. It exists in a short-haired variety, the most widespread, and in a long-haired variety.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Very loyal to its owner, the Majorcan Shepherd Dog is affectionate, sensitive and docile with its own. It remains, on the other hand, wary of strangers, which makes it a good guard dog. Courageous and intelligent, it combines the qualities of a family companion with a true working-dog temperament.
Affectionate Playful Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
It is an active dog that needs a dynamic pace of life and long, regular outings. It particularly appreciates wide open spaces and thrives more easily in the countryside or in a house with well-fenced land. In the city, its balance depends on sufficient daily physical exercise and a stable environment.
Training
## Training and socialization
Its training is generally quite accessible thanks to its docility, intelligence and desire to please. The Chien de berger de Majorque responds better to a consistent, calm method based on positive reinforcement. Early socialization is important to channel its natural reserve toward strangers.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Majorca Shepherd Dog
The price of a Majorca Shepherd Dog varies depending on the lineage, the seriousness of the breeding, the screenings and the socialization. The maintenance budget (food, veterinary care, training) often exceeds the purchase price over time.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/majorca-shepherd-dog/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Chien de berger de Majorque is generally considered a hardy and robust dog. The breed does not present a long list of widely reported predispositions, but its large-dog morphology requires particular vigilance regarding the joints and the risk of gastric torsion.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/majorca-shepherd-dog/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
This dog needs a complete, balanced, good-quality diet, adapted to its age, size and activity level. A well-calibrated ration helps it maintain its muscle mass, endurance and a stable weight.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/majorca-shepherd-dog/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
This breed is also known under the names Ca de Bestiar, Perro de pastor Mallorquin and Majorca Shepherd Dog. It is traditionally associated with pastoral work in the Balearic Islands and is distinguished by its characteristic black coat. Two coat varieties are recognized, short-haired and long-haired.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Majorca Shepherd Dog
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Majorca Shepherd Dog suited to apartment living?
This is not the ideal setting for this breed, which needs space and real daily exercise. An urban life is only conceivable if the dog benefits from long regular outings and a well-structured environment.
### Is the Majorca Shepherd Dog easy to train?
Yes, it can be trained fairly easily thanks to its docility, intelligence and attachment to its owner. The best results are achieved with a consistent, patient and positive method.
### Does the Majorca Shepherd Dog get along with children?
It can be a good family companion when it is well socialized and properly supervised. As with any large vigilant dog, interactions with children must remain supervised.
## Find a Majorca Shepherd Dog breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Majorca Shepherd Dog breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Majorca Shepherd Dog breeders by country
[1 breeder of Majorca Shepherd Dog in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-majorca-shepherd-dog/spain)
[All breeders of Majorca Shepherd Dog in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-majorca-shepherd-dog)
## Ready to welcome a Majorca Shepherd Dog?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-majorca-shepherd-dog)
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