
Working breed from Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
The Ca Mè Mallorquí is a medium-sized working dog from Mallorca, Spain, with a short black coat and athletic build. It is alert, intelligent, energetic, loyal, and work-focused. Its temperament suggests it may be best suited for active owners who can provide structured activities. The breed's recognition status varies by registry, and its measurements are estimated.
The Ca Mè Mallorquí originates from Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It is a traditional working dog developed for hunting and herding, adapted to the local Mediterranean terrain and climate. The breed is recognized by Spanish kennel organizations, but its recognition status varies by registry. The exact timeline of its development is not specified in available sources.
Breed tendencies are general guidance. Individual behavior depends on genetics, socialization, training, health and environment.
Higher daily exercise demand
Typically responsive to training
Lower coat-maintenance demand
Moderate compared with other breeds
Supervise every dog–child interaction.
Introductions and socialization still matter.
Exercise, enrichment and noise tolerance affect fit.
Modelled tendency · low confidence
Modelled tendency · low confidence
Modelled tendency · low confidence
A general morphology-based tendency. Individual dogs still require shade, shelter, water, acclimation and weather-appropriate activity. Method: climate-morphology-v1.
No Ca Mè Mallorquí-specific screening programme or peer-reviewed disorder-prevalence study is currently attached to this profile. This is not evidence that the breed has no health risks. Owners should use routine preventive veterinary care and discuss screening appropriate to the individual dog's history, examination and family line.
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The Ca Mè Mallorquí is a medium-sized breed. Estimated adult height ranges from 53 to 58 cm for both males and females. Estimated adult weight ranges from 20 to 25 kg for both sexes. Estimated lifespan is 12 to 14 years.
The breed is described as alert, intelligent, energetic, loyal, and work-focused. Individual dogs may vary, so not every dog will display all traits equally.
With an energy score of 5 out of 5, this breed likely requires substantial daily exercise. It was traditionally used for hunting and herding, so activities that engage both body and mind are recommended.
Grooming needs are low (score 1 out of 5) due to the short coat. Shedding is moderate (score 3 out of 5). Regular brushing can help manage loose hair.
Child suitability is rated 3 out of 5, and dog compatibility is also 3 out of 5, indicating average suitability. Early socialization and training are important, as individual temperaments vary.
Apartment suitability is rated 2 out of 5, suggesting it may not be ideal for small spaces without adequate exercise. A home with a yard is likely more appropriate.
The breed originates from Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It was developed as a traditional working dog for hunting and herding in the Mediterranean terrain.
Image source: The Dog API. Last reviewed 7/20/2026.