The Estrela Mountain Dog Association of America

10/08/2024

Currently on sale from $72! Buying through this link supports our nonprofit: https://wisdompanel.pxf.io/c/5688916/1135281/14370

Do you know that Wisdom Panel DNA tests recognize the Estrela breed? And it's as easy as a quick mouth swab! Although DNA is a developing science in breed recognition, a lot of information can be gleaned from a look at our dogs' DNA data including valuable health insights. Wisdom Panel is our preferred partner for EMD DNA and purchases through the attached link benefit our non-profit association.

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09/17/2024

Do you know that Wisdom Panel DNA tests recognize the Estrela breed? And it's as easy as a quick mouth swab! Although DNA is a developing science in breed recognition, a lot of information can be gleaned from a look at our dogs' DNA data including valuable health insights. Wisdom Panel is our preferred partner for EMD DNA and purchases through the attached link benefit our non-profit association. 🧬

Here's the link: 👇👇👇
https://wisdompanel.pxf.io/c/5688916/1135281/14370

08/27/2024

So many thanks to the artist, Ana Afonso, for this year’s graphics. Also thanks to Manuela Paraíso and Paulo DPeralta Costa for organizing and supplying us with these graphics! Looking forward to seeing everyone’s dogs September 8th!

08/22/2024

Have you ordered a shirt? We can't wait to see your photos on September 8th! Just a few days left to order for your shirt to arrive on time! ⏳

On the 8th of September, we'll be celebrating the 1st World Estrela Mountain Dog Day together in several countries around the world. Grab a t-shirt and snap some photos with your Estrela. Don't forget to post them here and hashtag

07/31/2024

On the 8th of September, we'll be celebrating the 1st World Estrela Mountain Dog Day together in several countries around the world. Grab a t-shirt and snap some photos with your Estrela. Don't forget to post them here and hashtag

02/29/2024

Good morning Estrela friends and enthusiasts!

Thank you so much for joining us here, and for patiently awaiting our Club updates. Over the past weeks, we've been working hard refurbishing the foundations of the Club so that we can move forward to providing a great experience for all members.

We wanted to share that we're reviewing new membership applications and emails will be sent to those individuals in the near future.

Additionally, we have exciting news that we will have a booth at the upcoming Tarheel Cluster Confirmation Show in Raleigh, NC Thursday March 7th to Sunday March 10th. If you're in the area, please feel free to stop by and say hello!

We are working on other projects, and hope to have more exciting news shortly!

Thank you and take care,
Kevin Pries, President

02/22/2024

Working dogs deserve to shine in the ring too! 🌟🐾

"The breeding of shepherd dogs is the breeding of working dogs; and this must always be the aim, or we shall cease to produce shepherd dogs."

These profound words from Max von Stephanitz, the founder of the GSD can be applied to the Estrela Mountain Dog breed and any purposeful working breed. Do working dogs belong in the show ring? Of course! But never at the expense of their working function but to display and safeguard the essential qualities that define our functional working breeds.

The Estrela Mountain Dog Association of America is focused on preserving the Estrela Mountain Dog Breed both the short hair and long hair varieties as a working purebred dog that excels in both and purpose and morphology.

Join us in our efforts to safeguard this remarkable working breed, honoring its rich heritage and preserving its unique attributes for generations to come. 🐾
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Photo credit all rights reserved: Monika Zwesken, Quinta Moinho das Almas

02/17/2024

📯Calling all estrela mountain dog fans of America!

Do you shop on Walmart, Chewy or other online sites? 📦
Want to help us out as we work to grow the club and educate and represent this beautiful breed? 📈

YOU can help! 🥳 And it's totally free!

Please help us raise funds for Estrela Mountain Dog Association of America. This year we're using the new ShopRaise app, which gives a portion back to us whenever you do your normal shopping online. Here's a link. It's free and takes less than 30 seconds to get set up. Simply get the app, shop online and help us reach our fundraising goals. Click the link below to get started. Thanks for your help. We really appreciate it!


https://shopraise.com/support/emdaapage

Pic courtesy of Heather C.

02/15/2024

Let’s see your beautiful estrelas! 🤎🩶🖤

Drop us a picture of your EMD below!

Photo courtesy of Manuela Paraíso Ponta da Pinta - Cão da Serra da Estrela

02/01/2024

If you googled or discovered the Estrela Mountain Dog breed recently, there’s a 90% chance you’ve seen the long-haired Estrela Mountain Dog. But did you know the Estrela Mountain Dog Breed also features a short-haired variety? The short-haired Estrela has a rustic unmistakable beauty and character that deserves equal appreciation and celebration.

01/23/2024

We are up and running!!
The Estrela Mountain Dog Association of America.

The first year membership is FREE!! We have an incredible board working to add so much benefit coming soon!!

I encourage all of you to join. This is how we will provide education about the breed, keep the breeding practices ethical and healthy in this country, and get the word out about this amazing ancient breed.

You don’t need to have an Estrela to be a member!

Please click the link to complete this form.

01/23/2024

We are up and running!!
The Estrela Mountain Dog Association of America.

The first year membership is FREE!! We have an incredible board working to add so much benefit coming soon!!

I encourage all of you to join. This is how we will provide education about the breed, keep the breeding practices ethical and healthy in this country, and get the word out about this amazing ancient breed.

Please click the link to complete this form.