The Serrano Bulldog ( pt, Buldogue serrano) is a Brazilian
dog breed
A dog breed is a particular strain of dog that was purposefully bred by humans to perform specific tasks, such as herding, hunting, and guarding. Dogs are the most variable mammal on Earth, with artificial selection producing around 450 global ...
recognized by the Brazilian Confederation of Cynophilia (CBKC).
Name
''Serrano'' is a Portuguese word widely used in Brazil as a term for those who are from regions with hills; it is a synonym of hillside or mountain used as substantive adjectives.
Online Portuguese Dictionary: Serrano
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Temperament
A guardian of balanced temperament; does not show gratuitous aggression to people or other dogs, but does not hesitate in attacking under command or when provoked; has extreme submission to its owner.
See also
* Dogs portal
* List of dog breeds
This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties, landraces, and dog types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to ...
* Campeiro Bulldog
* Pampas Deerhound
References
External links
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Dog breeds originating in Brazil
Bulldog breeds
Rare dog breeds