Majorca Shepherd
Loyal, intelligent, and highly protective, this agile herding breed forms strong bonds with its family. Adaptable and energetic, it thrives with active owners seeking a devoted companion.
Breed Characteristics
Average sizes and life expectancy of the breed.
HEIGHT
66–73 cm (male)
62–68 cm (female)
WEIGHT
35–40 kg (male)
30–35 kg (female)
LIFE EXPECTANCY
10–12 years
Majorca Shepherd: Breed snapshot
Everything you need to know about this beloved breed at a glance
Key Breed Characteristics
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
Species
Canis lupus familiaris
Diet
Omnivore
"A Majorca Shepherd isn't just a pet — they're a loyal companion, a playful friend, and a loving family member all in one."
Temperament & personality
Understanding Majorca Shepherd's temperament is key to knowing if they're the right match for your lifestyle.
Personality Overview
The Majorca Shepherd is loyal, protective, and often reserved with strangers, forming strong bonds with its family and displaying a calm yet vigilant demeanor.
Key Personality Traits
Reserved with strangers, loyal to family
Quick learner, responds well to training
Needs regular exercise and activity
Playful with familiar people, less with others
Adjusts moderately to new environments
Strengths
- Loyal to family members
- Strong protective instincts
- High intelligence and trainability
- Adaptable to different environments
- Good stamina for active lifestyles
Challenges
- Wary of strangers without proper socialization
- Needs extensive daily exercise
- Can be dominant with other dogs
- Prone to boredom if under-stimulated
- Requires firm, consistent leadership
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Intelligence & exercise needs
Majorca Shepherds are both highly intelligent and energetic, requiring mental and physical stimulation to thrive.
🧠 Intelligence & training
Trainability
Learns with consistency
Overall rating
This breed is intelligent, quick to learn, and generally responsive to consistent, firm training, though it may show some independence and benefits from early socialization.
Trainable Tasks:
🏃 Exercise & energy levels
Daily Exercise
90–120 minutes daily
recommended per day
The Majorca Shepherd has high energy and requires regular, vigorous exercise along with mental stimulation to stay healthy and content, making it best suited for active households.
Recommended Activities:
Is this breed right for you?
Majorca Shepherds are versatile dogs that adapt well to many lifestyles, but they're not the perfect match for everyone. Here's a quick guide to help you determine if a Majorca Shepherd would fit well in your home.
First-time Owner
Requires experienced, consistent training and socialization to thrive
Apartment Living
Needs space, exercise, and may become restless or vocal in confined spaces
Active Lifestyle
Energetic nature and stamina match well with active lifestyles and outdoor activities
Kids
Can be protective and wary, needs supervision and socialization with young children
Multiple Pets
Tends to be dominant and may not tolerate unfamiliar pets without careful introduction
Being Left Alone
Does not cope well with long periods alone and may develop behavioral problems
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