Can de Chira
Can de Chira is a rare Aragonese herding dog, also known as the Alto Aragonese shepherd dog, from the Pyrenean valleys of Huesca in northern Spain. Shepherds shaped it for gathering and turning sheep on steep pastures, village lanes, and transhumance routes. Because it remained a working landrace longer than a show breed, type can vary. Typical dogs are medium sized, quick, and weatherproof, with a medium to long coat, an alert expression, and colors that may include black, sable, merle, or patched patterns.
The breed suits an active handler who can offer stock work, farm routines, hiking, scent games, or advanced training. A secure yard and early exposure to people, dogs, traffic, and livestock are sensible, since many lines are watchful around strangers but close to their own household. Puppies are not easy to find outside the region. Seek breeders or preservation groups that value working temperament, sound movement, and genetic diversity over unusual coat color.
