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Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture

Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture

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Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture

Name: Cão de Castro Laboreiro Sculpture
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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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Location: Castro Laboreiro, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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1. Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from A Portela

21.6km

06:26

640m

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2. Ponte da Cava da Velha – Bico do Patelo loop from Castro Laboreiro

17.6km

05:19

560m

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3. Laboreiro River Waterfalls – PRVI Steel Bridge loop from Castro Laboreiro

8.68km

02:34

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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July 31, 2025

The Cão de Castro Laboreiro (CCL) is a recognized rare dog breed. Its name comes from the Portuguese town of Castro Laboreiro. Like the Serra da Estrela Mountain Dog, the breed is said to be one of the oldest in Europe. This sculpture was erected above the town in its honor.
The dogs are kept as guard dogs for livestock and on farms in the Castro Laboreiro region. They are also used to guard houses and farms. In its native region, it defends livestock, houses, and farms, among other things, against the wolf, which is still found in this area today. It is friendly towards its owner and family, but less obedient than many other working dogs. It is suspicious of strangers. The Cão de Castro Laboreiro needs an owner who treats it with respect and loving consistency. It is accustomed to making decisions and acting independently. vigoenfamilia.es/escultura-al-cao-de-castro-laboreiro
In the region, you'll often encounter small, stray groups of this breed without any obvious supervision. There have never been any problems. Stop and approach them calmly!

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Elevation 950 m

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Location: Castro Laboreiro, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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