What are the personality traits of the Castro? The Castro is especially loyal to its owner, wary of strangers and aloof. As a hunting dog, it has a brave temperament, superb stamina, high intelligence and trainability, and is lively and has a mind of its own. As a companion dog, he is very gentle with his family, likes to play with children, has a very stable personality and likes to follow his master and protect him. The Castro, whose name is derived from the Latin word “cohors”, means “watcher, livestock guardian”. It is especially loyal to its owner, but is wary and aloof from strangers. As a hunting dog, the Castro has a fierce temperament. Once fighting with its prey, it often fights to the end until it is seriously wounded or killed in battle. The Castro has a high intelligence and trainability. Active and with a mind of its own, it is an unparalleled watchdog and guard dog. As a companion dog, the Castro is extremely loyal, gentle with his family, loves to play with children, and is tolerant of their excesses. Once a family member is threatened, he will defend it with his life. Castros have a very stable personality. They are very fond of following their masters, and in times of need they will turn into fierce and brave guardians to defend their families, members and property. However, it is very important to note that the Castro is quite dominant and needs to be trained to be obedient, which must be developed throughout the dog’s life. Developing obedience in the Castro is not difficult, but it must be done or the consequences can be severe.
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