Meet the Estrela Mountain Dog Breeder.

Hey! Here at Casa de Taveras we focus on Estrela Mountain Dog breed preservation and support.

Mission Statement: WE'RE SERRA DA ESTRELA LOVERS ON A MISSION TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW THE DOGS THAT ARE AS HARDWORKING, UNIQUE, AND STUNNING AS YOU ARE. 
Active Founders of the Estrela Mountain Dog Rescue and all breed Pastoral Dog Rescue. 

Ever search for an English guide to the Estrela Mountain Dog breed on the internet? 
That's us. 

We know how important it is to find authentic information about a dog breed before committing to adopting one. This website was created to help guide you through this process. 

 Want to know what excites us? Helping dogs achieve their full potential, and supporting their owners in the journey.  Rediscovering holistic health practices in a modern TikTok world. Celebrating where we all are in our journeys and our pursuit of lives we love.  Gently refuting modern  LGD myths regarding pastoral dogs and providing authentic best practice education. 

NOW We USE our STORY TO HELP YOU
thrive in YOURS

We created this online space to be the resource that we wished existed. Here, we have combined our years of experience working in pastoral settings with our own personal experience loving the exquisite, large, and rare dog breeds. We have sourced firsthand knowledge from experienced dog lovers around the world, along with medical knowledge and advice from multiple licensed veterinarians. 

Hi, I'm Damari.

Author, Pastora,
Educator,
Canine Coach, Estrela Advocate.

I’m also a behavioral expert, a purposeful dog trainer, a science-obsessed researcher, a self-educated agriculture supporter, a frequent chewy shopper, and an official Mama to feral kiddos. I'm here to represent the  beautiful pack of Estrela Mountain Dogs at Casa de Taveras in the United States. With English translation, breed info and more.

Team Member Intro:

Lamb snuggles,
raw food, wet noses,
 positive reactions,
 and really great dog treats.

Slow mornings,
 lamb snuggles,
 positivity, wet noses and lots of really great treats.

Casa de Taveras resources are created to provide animal lovers everywhere with simple tools and knowledge to create stable, loving pet relationships, and help our animals live their healthiest lives. You deserve safe, proven information from someone who understands. 


our TIMELINE

Active pastoral dog rescue, EMD advocates, passionate about ancient breed preservation and old world wisdom for today's animal issues. 

2023

Studied psychology, worked in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Field, and apprenticed with exotic veterinarians. Fun Fact: Yes, our rabies vaccines are all up to date. 

2010

Experienced life and agriculture in foreign countries. Highlights: Learning how to problem solve with native remedies and common approach.

1990

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2018

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2016

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2013

Estrela mountain Dog Highlights

Best Friends for life.

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Meet an Estrela.
Fall in Love Epicly.

Dogs that make Memories

FEELING LIKE we're YOUR PEOPLE?
LET's HANG OUT.

Thanks for showing up and being one of the funniest, kindest, loveliest people on the internet. 
Send us a message, ask away if you have questions, and please hit us up if you have any animal issues that you're embarrassed to tell strangers on the internet. Seriously, we have heard it all... no shame here. We got you.  

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