Rafeiro do Alentejo Match QuizIs a Rafeiro do Alentejo right for you?15 quick questionsQuestion 1of 15What’s your outdoor setup?Working farm/ranch with livestock and solid fencingHouse with a large yard and 6+ ft physical fenceModest yard with a 4 ft fenceApartment/townhome or open, unfenced acreageQuestion 2of 15How familiar are you with livestock guardian breeds (LGDs)?I’ve owned/worked with LGDs or serious guardian breedsExperienced dog owner, but new to guardian breedsFirst-time dog ownerQuestion 3of 15What level of daily exercise fits you?Two purposeful walks and yard patrolsModerate daily walk, bigger weekend hikesI want a running or biking partnerQuestion 4of 15How busy is your doorstep?Quiet home, few guests, predictable schedulesRegular deliveries and occasional guestsAlways hosting — dog must greet everyone warmlyQuestion 5of 15How do you feel about deep, nighttime barking?Fine — it’s part of why I want the breedSome warning is okay, but I have close neighborsNoise restrictions or I need a mostly silent dogQuestion 6of 15What’s the kid situation at home?No kids or respectful teensSchool-age kids who follow rules, supervisedToddlers who tumble and grabQuestion 7of 15Who else shares your space?Livestock or cats I can introduce carefullyAnother calm dog (ideally opposite sex), managed introsExpect off-leash dog parks and small prey pets roamingQuestion 8of 15What training style feels natural to you?Calm, consistent boundaries and reward-based workI’ll do classes, but I expect quick obedienceI need a dog that obeys instantly by defaultQuestion 9of 15On a typical weekday, the dog would be…Loose in a secure yard by day, with evening family timeAlone 6–8 hours, midday check-ins possibleCrated most of the day in an apartmentQuestion 10of 15Be honest: handling a 110–130 lb dog that can pull?Confident handling big dogs; will train and conditionI can manage with the right tools and a trainerI’d struggle with sudden power or have mobility limitsQuestion 11of 15How do you feel about weekly brushing and seasonal blowouts?Weekly brush and lint rollers are fineI’ll manage during shedding seasons, light betweenI need a low- or non-shedding dogQuestion 12of 15Your local weather is mostly…Temperate or cool; shade and winter aren’t issuesHot summers, but I can adjust hours and offer shade/ACHot/humid with limited shade or coolingQuestion 13of 15An unexpected $1,200–$2,000 vet bill would be…Covered — savings or pet insurance in placeA stretch, but I’d insure and plan aheadA genuine crisis for my budgetQuestion 14of 15How often will your dog need to be everywhere with you?Mostly homebodies; rare, planned tripsOccasional trips — I can manage careful logisticsFrequent travel; dog must be a social tagalongQuestion 15of 15Any constraints or liabilities around dogs where you live?Fences, insurance, and neighbor expectations are handledSome HOA rules or close neighbors, I can work within themStrict noise/insurance limits or history of neighbor issuesYour resultAnswer the 15 questions above and your match score appears here.
