Also known as the Cao Fila de Sao Miguel, Sao Miguel Cattle Dog, Chien Fila de San Miguel, Saint Miguel Cattle Dog, Azores cow Dog and the Azores Herding Dog.
An intelligent, serious and protective dog that throughout its history has been most commonly used for herding, driving and guarding cattle against predators and as a watch and guard dog, proving its superior abilities to work endlessly without supervision while providing protection and devoted companionship.