The Lobito Herreño or Perro de Pastor Herreño is a Spanish breed or type of pastoral dog. It is found mostly on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands, but also on Gran Canaria, La Palma and Tenerife. It is not recognised as breed by the Real Sociedad Canina de España, but in 2021 was one of three breeds or types listed as a grupo étnico canino, which the society defines as a regional dog population with consistent form and function evolved through functional selection. The other two dogs in this group are the Podenco Orito Español and the Carea Castellano-Manchego.
Developed in the rugged and volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands, particularly on the island of El Hierro and also found on Gran Canaria, La Palma, and Tenerife.
The Lobito Herreño, also known as Perro de Pastor Herreño, is a pastoral dog from the Canary Islands. It has evolved through functional selection to suit the rugged terrain of these regions. Although not officially recognized as a breed by the Real Sociedad Canina de España, it is considered a regional dog population with consistent form and function.
Bitch on El Hierro
Trainability
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