Active
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Willful
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Dominant
Intelligent

Tibaliers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Tibaliers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Cao Fila de Sao Miguel if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Tibetan Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Ancient Molosser Breed

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American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
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Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
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Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
Sable
Silver
White

Fawn
Gray
Brindle

A Tibalier can have a litter of 3-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cao Fila de Sao Miguel can have a litter of 13-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Tibaliers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Tibaliers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

The Cao Fila de Sao Miguel breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Portacaval Shunt
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Full Physical Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Tibaliers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Tibalier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguel has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Tibaliers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Tibaliers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguel dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Cuddles, Walks and runs, Treat toys, Kong fun, More cuddles

Hike, Walk

Tibaliers are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Tibalier dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Tibalier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cao Fila de Sao Miguel, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Tibaliers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Cao Fila de Sao Miguels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Tibalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Cao Fila de Sao Miguel has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Tibalier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Cao Fila de Sao Miguel feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Tibalier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cao Fila de Sao Miguel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Tibalier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cao Fila de Sao Miguel is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Tibaliers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels are easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs that make low-maintenance and stress-free pets.

Tibaliers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Cao Fila de Sao Miguel is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Tibaliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Tibaliers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Tibaliers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Cao Fila de Sao Miguels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.