At a glance the quick version
Per German Wikipedia, citing the RSCE standard.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, dense coat
A strong, medium-to-large guardian with a short, thick, smooth coat and a typically bushy tail.3
Personality what they are like
A loyal, territorial watchdog that makes its own decisions. It is friendly with animals it lives with but reserved with strangers at first, and it does best with a consistent, experienced owner.3
Company who they like around
Bonds with its family and household animals; benefits from steady training and early socialisation with strangers.3
The story where it all began
The Majorero is the traditional farm dog of Fuerteventura, used to guard property and work with livestock, especially goats. Interest in preserving it began with a first breed show at Gran Tarajal in 1979, leading to RSCE recognition in 1994. A conservation association later set up breeding plans to bring numbers back after a steep decline.123
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Real Sociedad Canina de España
- Recognised as a Spanish native breed on 14 April 1994; not recognised by the FCI.1
- Spanish legislation
- Listed in Royal Decree 558/2001.4
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Perro Majorero. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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Where this comes from
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- Perro Majorero - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, recognition, history, fun facts
- Perro majorero - Wikipedia (es) es.wikipedia.orgused for other names, history
- Perro Majorero - Wikipedia (de) de.wikipedia.orgused for height, weight, coat, colours, temperament
- Real Decreto 558/2001 (BOE) boe.esused for legal recognition
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.