Majorca Shepherd Dog
The Majorca Shepherd Dog, also known as the Ca de Bestiar or Perro de Pastor Mallorquín, is a Balearic working dog from Mallorca. It is commonly black, strongly built, and used for herding, guarding, and general farm work. The breed has a sober, rustic character, with a body made for endurance rather than flash and a temperament shaped by close work around livestock and property.
This is a serious dog for owners who can provide purpose, space, and clear social boundaries. Majorca Shepherd Dogs may be loyal and steady with their own people while remaining suspicious of strangers, so early, calm exposure is important. Rural homes, farms, and experienced working-dog handlers are usually better matches than casual apartment settings. Breeding decisions should protect stable nerves, sound hips, useful working instincts, and the breed's island identity.
