Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Devoted
Good-natured
Optimistic

Calm
Protective
Sober
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Territorial

Aussie-Flats are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Rafeiro Do Alentejo if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Flat Coated Retriever, Australian Shepherd

Mastiff-Type

Aussie-Flats are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Aussie-Flats typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Aussie-Flats thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Aussie-Flat has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Rafeiro Do Alentejo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Aussie-Flats need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Aussie-Flats are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Fetch, Walk, Snuggle, Wrestling, Snuggles, Walks, Hide & Seek, Frisbee, Swimming, Train, Dog Parks, Play, Tug-of-war

Hug, Walk, Run, Chase, Fetch, Tug-of-war

The Aussie-Flat requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Rafeiro Do Alentejo has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Aussie-Flat is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Aussie-Flats can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Rafeiro Do Alentejo is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Aussie-Flats make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Aussie-Flats are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Aussie-Flats are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Aussie-Flats are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are not very stranger friendly.

Aussie-Flats are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are not very fond of playing and prefer other activities.

The Aussie-Flat is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.