Estrela
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Size & Physical
Did you know?
A dog that seems very calm in the first week may be in "shutdown" from stress. Their true personality usually emerges after 2-4 weeks.
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Estrela is a magnificent mountain dog native to Portugal. Devoted and calm.
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