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Barbet (French Water Dog)
Francia FCI 105 . Water Dogs

Origin: France
Character: Obedient and intelligent
Weight: 17 and 28 kg
Height: 58 and 65 cm.
Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

The Barbet they prefer to be in the same room with the family at all times

Barbet

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Characteristics "Barbet (French Water Dog)"

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History

The Barbet (French Water Dog) It is a French breed of dog of medium size water.

This dog of waters is a rare species. Almost everyone has heard of breeds like the Poodle, Griffon and the Bichon Frise … Have you ever wondered where all these breeds come from?? Your answer is the following … all came from the Barbet, or as some known, the French Water Dog. Now, Where does he come from French Water Dog? Well, that is a question for which no one has a definite answer, but there are a lot of conjectures.

Some people say that the dog of the Barbet is a descendant of the original Griffon, others say it came from the Bergamasco that were brought from Asia, When was Europe invaded, others say that the Barbet North African wine, travelling through Spain to install on France, people say that, but the french spaniel is not the origin of all Water Dogs, It is very likely that it was close to the original type.

The reality is that Barbet has been in Europe for centuries, There are even writings about him, from the Elizabethan era describing the Barbet and the type of care necessary to keep your hair healthy.

Physical characteristics

compact and vigorous, with good muscles and bones in relation to the volume of your body. The eyes are round, living with an expression that denotes intelligence.

Morphologically is classified as bracoide, head approaching the form primástica, with the wide snout at the same end than at the base and separated from the front by a depression or Groove very marked, gachas ears, long and hanging lips, with highlight of the higher above the level of the mandible.

The standard of the race measured between 58 and 65 cm for the male; and 52 to 61 cm for the female and a weight of between 17 and 28 kg . The Barbet It is the prototype of a water dog with woolly hair, long, curly. The accepted colors by the FCI they are pure black, brown, cervato, clear and grey cervato.

Character and skills

The Barbet was used as a water dog (as its name implies) was a great dog collector for hunting in marshy areas.

This dog has been used by farmers for grazing, but that's not all, This dog, the Barbet He also frequented port areas to be a friend and companion of sailors. A very versatile breed.

  • Personality Barbet It is accompanying, joyful, salty, obedient and intelligent. They are quick to learn and need training to obey. You are very kind with children, families and older people.

The Barbet they prefer to be in the same room with the family at all times. They need daily exercise to keep your body and mental state in a healthy state.

The average life of the Barbet is of 13 to 15 years, knowing some case that has come to live 19 years.

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
  • Section 3: Water Dogs. .

Federations:

Recognized by the federations :

  • FCI ⓘ
  • UKC ⓘ
  • ​CKC ⓘ

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FCI breed standard "Barbet (French Water Dog)"

FCIFCI - Barbet (French Water Dog)
Barbet

Alternative names

1. Barbet, French water dog (English).
2. Barbet, chien d’eau français (French).
3. Barbet, Französischer Wasserhund (German).
4. Barbet, cão d’água francês (Portuguese).
5. Barbet, Perro de aguas francés (español).

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Braque Francais
Francia FCI 133 - 134 . Braque Type

Origin: France
Character: Niñeros and loyal
Weight: 25 to 35 Kg
Height: 47 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Braco Francés

The Braque Francais little is raised outside its country of origin, and therefore it is not easy to find a puppy.

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History

The “Braque Francais” It is a breed of dog France. It was developed in the Pyrenees region near the border with Spain France. It is rare to see him outside their region of origin.

The Braque Francais is a direct descendant of one of the oldest known pointer dog breeds. This race was already described in S. XIV por Gaston Phebus, Count of Foix and Béarn. It also, he is quoted by a large number of ancient authors who praised his bravery and fineness of nose. He is currently an excellent show dog, of the best. Though morphologically it has changed throughout its history, He has lost none of their skills and their effectiveness at the time.

There are two types of Braque Francais: The Braque français, type Gascogne, that its size varies between 58 and 69 cm., and the Braque français, type Pyrénées, with a little less size, varying it between 47 to 58 cm.. But both dogs are strong but at the same time elegant and powerful.

Physical characteristics

It has a short hair that can occur in two colors: Brown spotted white or unicolor Brown. Black is not supported in the Braque Francais.

The Braque Francais It, in general, of medium-sized, muscular body and pretty light. The length of the muzzle is slightly shorter than its skull, This being almost flat or slightly rounded.

The nose is Brown and is glued to his lips, eyes dark brown or yellow brown. The tail It is left to the natural, whether short or long. The fur It is short and fine with white with brown or black spots or patches. Its weight going from 25 to 35 Kg. and height of 56 to 69 cm to the cross.

Character and skills

They are excellent companions for children and other dogs. They use their nose to sniff high into the air to pick up even the smallest odor particles..

The ideal temperament of Braque Francais is described as “friendly, joyful, sweet and submissive”. It should not be subjected to severe training methods. The individual temperament of the dogs may vary, However, all dogs must be well socialized with people and other animals at an early age in order to be a good pet.

Feel real passion for hunting, being excellent collectors. Particularly suitable for the quail hunt, Partridge and the Woodcock.

It is difficult to find a puppy outside its country of origin.

In general his life extends to the 12 to 14 years, sometimes more.

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:Group –> 7 / Section –> 1 – Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1 Braque Type
  • FCI 134 (Braque français, type Pyrénées) – 133 (Braque français, type Gascogne)
  • Federations: FCI ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

  • Estádar FCI Braque français, type Pyrénées

    • Español
    FCIFCI – Braco francés tipo Pirineos
    		Bracco
    English
    FCIFCI – French Pointing Dog – Pyrenean type
    		French
    Français
    FCIFCI – Braque français – type Pyrénées
    		Braque
    Deutsch
    FCIFCI – Französischer Vorstehhund – Typ Pyrenäen
    		French
  • Estádar FCI Braque français, type Gascogne

    • Español
    FCIFCI – Braco francés tipo Gascuña
    		Bracco
    English
    FCIFCI – French Pointing Dog – Gascogne type
    		French
    Français
    FCIFCI – Braque français – type Gascogne
    		Braque
    Deutsch
    FCIFCI – Französischer Vorstehhund – Typ Gascogne
    		French

    Alternative names:

    1. Braque Francais, de Grande Taille (English).
    2. braque français, type Gascogne, braque français, type Pyrénées (French).
    3. Französischer Vorstehhund, Braque français, Typus: Gascogne, Braque français, Typus: Pyrénées (German).
    4. Braco Francês (Portuguese).
    5. Braco francés o del Pirineo (español).

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Small Vendée Griffon
Francia FCI 67 . Small-sized Hounds

Origin: Ireland
Character: Intelligent and stubborn
Weight: 16 and 20 kg
Height: 33 to 38 cm.
Life expectancy:

Grifón Vandeano Pequeño

The Small Vendée Griffon or Small Basset Griffon Vendeen It is a small size hunting dog (Petit), under (Basset), hard hair (griffon) of French origin

It was a race used, mainly, for hunting rabbits due to its large olfactory.

It was developed from the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, larger copy, heavy and long.

In the past, often to raise both races together, was in 1975 crossing them was prohibited-law, although puppies with characteristics of both breeds could still be born in the same litter.

In France, It was a popular hunting dog for nearly a century (origin s. 16TH); However, the breed is relatively new in other regions.

It is a small and rustic dog with a careless and natural appearance., hard and rough hair. Their eyebrows, beards and mustaches are wooly. White base, with black spots, Orange or grey.

    Small Vendée Griffon (Hounds of small size)

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Beauceron
Francia FCI 44 . Sheepdogs

Origin: France
Character: Obedient
Weight: 32 to 38 kg
Height: 50 to 56 cm..
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Beauceron

The Beauceron He is known in France as a watchdog, a farm helper.

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History

The Beauceron is a breed of dog of very ancient origin pastor (French) and appearance rustic and strong.

It was formerly used these dogs for various functions, from guide the flocks and protect them from external threats, until the protection on farms.

In 1863 two breeds of dogs differed France shepherds, of short hair beauceron on one side and the long hair Berger de Brie on the other hand. The canine central society (The Société Centrale Canine) recorded the first beauceron in 1893, and for 1922 the first club of the breed had been founded.

The Beauceron also It was used by the French army. Their ability to obey orders without hesitation was widely used during the two wars in Europe, where the military used them in the front line to execute the messages. They were also used to collect clues, detection of mines and the command of support activities. Today's Beaucerons are still used as military dogs., as well as police dogs.

Did you know??

The Beauceron is a breed of French used for grazing sheep. In its country of origin it is known as the Berger (bair-zhay) Beauce (bohs). The name means “pastor of the Beauce”.

Despite their great qualities, the beauceron did not become a popular dog. To reverse this situation a programme of recovery and promotion of the race was conceived in 1960. From then on, the beauceron began to gain in popularity and to participate actively in sports and show ring, although it is still a little-known dog outside of France.

Is also known by names such as Beauceron or BAS Rouge (Red Stocking) due to stains of color fire that has legs.
Dog is a pastor of livestock guardian dog. One of the ancestors of the Dobermann.

Physical characteristics

The body is solid, powerful, rustic and muscular, but the impression of heaviness. It is slightly longer than high and has a straight back and chest deep. The legs are strong and muscular and the hind legs have a double spur characteristic of the breed..

The double spur on the hind legs are required by the standard of the breed.

The Beauceron measured up to the cross between 61 and 70 cm and weighs between 30 and 45 kg. The standard colour is black and Tan (This is the same color that you see in the breed Rottweiler and Doberman) or cinnamon and grey. Other colors, formerly very abundant, as the grey red, or gris-negro, they are now prohibited by the standard of the breed.

The outer layer is rough, While the inner layer is smooth and silky. In black color and fire dogs, fire color stains appear on two points above the eyes, on the sides of the snout, wane in cheeks, but do not reach the bottom of the ears. As well, these spots, they appear in the throat, under the tail, in the legs and chest. Fire chest marks should appear as two points.

Cutting ears is not allowed in Europe.

Character and skills

The Beauceron is known in France as a guard dog, a farm helper.

This athletic breed, healthy and long life has been “raised to be smart, quiet, soft, and brave". Usually, adults are wary of strangers and make excellent natural watchdogs.

It is not a breed for everyone since you need to release your energy both physically and psychologically, as well as space and plenty of exercise. Excellent guard dog, very intelligent, friendly and patient with children. You need an active owner, coherent, serious but patient and caring that can rely on, and who knows how to impose limits. Education can become a wonderful protective dog that can perform any task, both dog, as guard, guide the company.

They are very intelligent, However, their physical and mental development is slower than in other similar breeds (for example, German shepherds and others…), they are not mentally mature, even if they physically appear so... Only at three years of age do they usually reach maturity, It is therefore recommended that education will be gradual and persistent. These may include, five periods of game, training, ten minutes a day in the early years will give us amazing results. It is better that, long rigorous training sessions.

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Type and recognitions:

  • Group 1 / Section 1 Herding dogs. FCI 44
  • Federations: FCI ⓘ, ​AKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

    • Alternative names:

    • Alternative names: French Shorthaired Shepherd / Beauce Shepherd / Berger de Beauce / Bas Rouge (Red Stocking)

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    Bordeaux Mastiff
    Francia FCI 116 - Molossoid - Dogo

    Origin: France
    Character: Loving and dominant
    Weight: 45 to 50 Kg
    Height: 58 to 75 cm.
    Life expectancy:

    The Bordeaux Mastiff It is very faithful to its owner and loving with children.

    Mastín de de Burdeos

    The Bordeaux Mastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux) is of French origin, is part of the large family of Mastiffs that even being of medium size turns out to be a dog of great strength and power, as a firm and determined to make it a great guard dog.

    It is one of the most ancient French breeds, coming from the Eastern mastiffs arrived in Europe with the barbarian hordes. In more recent times, other races have contributed to the definition of this: the Mastiff, the English Bulldog, and the German Dogue.

    The Bordeaux Mastiff is also called the "Doge of Bordeaux".

    Otros nombres: Dogo de Burdeos / Dogue de Bordeaux / Bordeauxdogge

    Crupo 2 / Section 2 – molosoids and mountain dogs.

    Dogs breeds: Bordeaux Mastiff

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    German Mastiff
    Alemania FCI 235 - Molossoid - Dogo

    Dogo Alemán

    The German Mastiff, Great Dane or German Boarhound It is a breed of dog known for its large size and delicate personality, considered to be the "Apollo among all races" by the International Cynological Federation.

    The great Dane, even being a giant race, should not be clumsy in his walk and movements. Your character should be friendly and never shy. Males should be stronger than the females Constitution.

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    German Mastiff

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    Berger de Brie
    Francia FCI 113 - Sheepdogs

    Origin: France
    Character: Protective and friendly
    Weight: Approx.. 34 Kg
    Height: 56 to 68.5 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    The Berger de Brie It is an excellent race to raise with children of all ages.

    Briard

    The Berger de Brie or Briard is a breed dog, one of the many existing breeds of dogs pastors. Its origin is French. The history of the Briard has already some centuries… Charlemagne, Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette, they all had a dog of this breed.

    Some theories say that, the Briard is descended from Asian dogs brought to the region by the barbaric invasions that attacked Europe during the middle ages.

    This former guardian of sheep and shepherd has also been used, as well, by the French Navy as Sentinel, messenger and in search of wounded soldiers because of his fine sense of hearing. They were used in the first world war in an indiscriminate way to bring them to extinction. This breed is still used as guardian and Shepherd of herds, as well as as a pet.

    Became popular only after the “Paris Dog Show” of 1863, in large part due to an improvement in the appearance of animal achieved by crossing with the Beauceron and the Barbet.

    It is believed that they take their name from the French province of Brie, Although the animal not probably comes from this town. Currently, the population of shepherds of Brie is slowly recovering. It is believed that this breed is related to the Berger Picard.

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    Artois Hound
    Francia FCI 28 . Medium-sized Hounds

    Basset de Artois

    The Artois Hound towards their masters is affectionate, mischievous and loyal.

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    History

    The history of the Basset we can locate in the 7th century in a monastery Ardennes (France) where, monks engaged in raising dogs St. Hubert, and as a result of crossing, the common Basset breed is born, today.

    Artois Hound is a native of the region of artois (North France) It is characterized by its rugged terrain and dense vegetation. It is believed that it descends from the Great Artois Hound What, for its part, drops dog San Humberto. He has inherited these talents to pry traces of injured or dead prey and showed his specialty in the game (as the Hare, rabbits…).

    Unlike the Normandy Artesian Basset, The Artois Hound, has straight Forelegs. El Basset d'Artois, is one of the ancestors of Basset Hound (What is the most know).

    The count Jean H. Emmanuel Comie Le Coulteux Canteleu (1827-1910) He was a writer and French dog breeder. I think the breed of hunting dog with Louis Lane “Norman Artesian Basset” y el “Basset de Artois”. Is known for his book on the secret societies and his anti-Masonic opinions rather than, for his book on the breeds of hunting dogs and hunting in Montería "Manuel de vénerie française", He is regarded as a reference book.

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    Until year 1863, this breed of dog was only known by hunters, from that date it is made publicly known in Paris.
    It was not until the end of the 16th century that, appeared the first descriptions of these dogs as, Basset of Artois and making of France, the cradle of the race Basset. These dogs are highly valued by their hunting skills.

    The crosses with hounds dogs, gave rise to different varieties of Bassets, as Artois Bassets, Norman Artesian Basset, Fawn Brittany Basset, Griffon Vendéen, Blue Gascony, and perhaps, someone else that escapes us...

    At the same time a pair of Comte Le Coulteux Basset, they were sent for gift to England. They called them “Basset” and “Bella” they are probably the ancestors of our Basset Hound (English breed of Basset).

    Physical characteristics

    The Artois Hound are medium-sized dogs, especially used in hunting, vigorous, robust and well balanced.

    It has a strong head, wide, quite short, round, small flat top with a small occipital Protuberance. Moderately long neck with very little double chin. Round eyes, or sunk or prominent.
    His body is broad and well sustained in the back, waist slightly arched, rump very muscular and broad chest. His hair is dense, short and attached to the body. Tricolor dark, leonado, like the hair of a Hare or Badger, with spots large, likens head, sometimes with black highlights. Ears inserted at the height of the eyes, quite long and wide with rounded ends. The tail is long and strong.

    Height to the cross: Males and females: 53 to 58 cm with a tolerance of 1 cm.. Weight: On average 28 to 30 kg.

    Character and skills

    The Artois is friendly and social. The aggression is totally unusual for this race. You can warn of the presence of strangers, but that would be all, the dog can even move the queue to receive strangers. Even with other dogs or pets, an Artois is us friendly.
    A male of Artois, However, It usually has an alpha type personality so it will try to dominate other dogs that live together in the home.

    Extremely energetic and playful, You will need much activity for a full development.
    It is an excellent jogging companion, cycling or hiking. The dog need vigorous exercise, because if the dog is passive becomes restless, destructive and difficult to handle.

    The dog may be doing well in an apartment, but a House with a small patio will be most appropriate. It´s important to provide long walks daily. But, It must take into account that this is a sniffer and walk with the dog without the restriction of a strap can be dangerous not only for the dog, but also for other small pets. An Artois has found an interesting smell can get away from our sight, even to lose.

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    The bassetismo, is an anomaly of nature that has probably always existed. The first traces of short-legged dogs dating from prehistoric times.

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    Alternative names:

    – Chien d’Artois / Picard / Briquet / Artois Hound / Sabueso artesiano

    Type and recognitions:

    – Group 6 / Section 1.2 – Medium-sized hounds
    – Federations: FCI ⓘ

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