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# The Mâtin transmontano: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Portugal
The Cão de Gado Transmontano: Portuguese giant, calm and territorial, guardian of the herds of the North.
Size GiantLife expectancy 10–13 yearsBudget ≈ €177/monthPuppy €900 – €1,800
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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 Moderate
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Limited
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Excellent
Strengths and weaknesses
- Guardian of large spaces: He patrols with calm and endurance.
- Hardiness: He is made for rural life and the mountain climate.
- Deterrent presence: His size is often enough to deter.
- Independence: He is not a dog for sport obedience.
- Giant size: Food, space and gastric risks weigh heavily.
- Unsuitable for novices: A mistake is costly.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Farms and herds: That is its historical role.
- Large enclosed estates: There it finds a territory commensurate with its size.
- Experienced owners: It needs people accustomed to livestock guardian dogs.
Not recommended for
- City and apartment: None of its needs are met there.
- First dogs: Power and autonomy are too high.
- Looking for a permanently cuddly dog: It remains a guardian, not a couch teddy bear.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
75 cmMâtin transmontano
- Height at the withers
- 66–83 cm
- Weight
- 45–75 kg
- Coat
- Medium-long, dense, fairly harsh
- FCI group
- 2
- Origin
- Portugal
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Mâtin transmontano in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Transmontano Mastiff, or Cão de Gado Transmontano, has protected for centuries the herds of Trás-os-Montes, in northeastern Portugal, against the wolf. Taller and leaner than other Iberian mastiffs, it was selected to patrol vast areas. The breed was officially recognized later than the Portuguese Mountain Dog. In France, it remains rare and reserved for properties or sheep farms.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Giant dog, long-legged, powerful without excessive heaviness. The head is massive, the stop not very pronounced, the ears drooping and triangular. The coat is medium-long, fuller on the breeches and on the tail. The coats are fawn, wolf grey, yellow, marked white or spotted. The general impression is that of an athletic guardian, capable of covering ground.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Independent, calm, very territorial. He becomes attached to his group but is not a couch dog. With the children of the household, he can be protective if he grew up with them. Visitors are monitored. Serious socialization is non-negotiable.
Intelligent Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
He patrols, observes and barks to signal. He needs a large enclosed area, not an apartment. Useful exercise is walking and guarding, not speed sports. A young dog that is too isolated becomes a difficult adult.
Training
## Training and socialization
Early, social and clear training: visits, leash, inhibition, close-range recall. Physical confrontation is a mistake. This is not a sport bite dog. The owner must be calm, consistent and experienced.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Mâtin transmontano
A Mâtin transmontano puppy is often priced between 900 and 1,800 euros. The real budget is for the fencing, the food, and the responsibility of a giant.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/matin-transmontano/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic giant: growth, stomach, joints. A giant-breed puppy diet and non-slip floors are essential. Responsible breeding avoids overly heavy, hypertype subjects.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/matin-transmontano/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Mâtin transmontano needs a complete, digestible diet adjusted to its age, its activity and its body condition. Protein quality and control of energy intake matter as much as the volume of the ration.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/matin-transmontano/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
It is distinguished from the Estrela Mountain Dog, stockier and more widespread. In Portugal, it still works with transhumant shepherds. Its name refers to the province of Trás-os-Montes, “behind the mountains”.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Mâtin transmontano
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is it the same dog as the Portuguese Mountain Dog?
No. The Transmontano Mastiff is a distinct breed, taller and linked to Trás-os-Montes, whereas the Portuguese Mountain Dog mainly refers to the Estrela.
### Can it live with a family?
Yes, on a large property, with experienced owners and exemplary socialization.
## Discover other breeds
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