Majorca Shepherd Dog

A friendly breed, but not particularly affectionate. This is a real working dog with a strong, independent personality.

Not very playful, although they will enjoy games that stimulate their natural herding instincts. 

This dog is full of energy. They also love exploring or investigating. Keeping them inside for long periods of time will lead to boredom and frustration. This is a real “outside” dog. Suitable for farm owners or dog lovers with large back gardens.

Highly intelligent animals and, in the right hands, easy to train. Far too intelligent for an inexperienced dog trainer.

More of a herding dog than a hunting dog.

A brave and strong-willed animal. Will show no fear or nervousness around strangers. 

The Majorca Shepherd is a strong-willed dog that is used to working independently. They can be quite headstrong.

Although no dog should be left alone for prolonged periods of time, this one deals with solitude much better than most other breeds. 

These independent minded animals can be be difficult to train. Although they’re very intelligent, Majorca Shepherds are notoriously dominant. Handlers need to be firm, confident, and experienced. 

This dog doesn’t really like strangers and will often bark when they see one. They’re also very territorial. Barking is their way of saying “get out of my space.”  

A low-flight risk. The Majorca Shepherd is independent and athletic, but they’re also very loyal to their families. They’ll never stray too far from home. 

A naturally aggressive dog that will display destructive behaviour unless properly socialised. 

Neither greedy or gluttonous. Will be satisfied by one big meal a day. 

Superb watchdog. Excellent vision. Confident. Very protective. 

No way! This dog was bred to live and work on the farm. Keeping them locked up inside a flat is a really bad idea. It will lead to boredom, frustration, and long-term mental health issues.

Hour-long, daily walks are absolutely essential. They should have the opportunity to roam free and shouldn’t be confined to the house. 

These dogs are difficult to transport. Firstly, they’re far too big to travel on planes. Secondly, they tend to get restless and anxious during car journeys.

The Majorca Shepherd isn’t used to living with cats or other pets.

Majorca Shepherds are naturally aggressive and very competitive. They’re bold, dominant, and like to be in charge. This can lead to conflict with other dogs.

This willful, defensive dog is not a good choice for families with small children. 

Elderly dog owners should probably explore some other options. The Majorca Shepherd is a strong, dominant dog. Elderly people may not be able to assert themselves enough. 

This dog requires an expert handler or someone who is used to owning a working dog. Training these animals can be a real battle of wills between dog and master, and first time dog owners are unlikely to come out on top.