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Chihuahua
México FCI 263 . Chihuahueno

Origin: Mexico
Character: Affectionate and active
Weight: 1.5 - 4,5 kg
Height: 15 - 20 cms
Life expectancy: 12 - 20 years

Chihuahua

This little dog has a personality sassy large.

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History

The Chihuahua It is considered the smallest breed in the world; receives the name of the largest state of the Mexican Republic (Chihuahua), where it is assumed that he lived in the wild and was captured and domesticated by the indigenous people during the time of the "Toltec" civilization.; figures of a pygmy dog ​​called "Techichi", who lived in Tula, They were included in the decoration of its architecture which were very similar to the current Chihuahua.

There is a belief in some countries that the dog gave the name to the state of Chihuahua since the word “Chihuahua” means “arid and sandy place” in Rarámuri, language of the Tarahumara people. Although it is known as Chihuahua, the official name of the race is Chihuahueño, Chihuahua is the name adopted in United States for the race.

Some experts say dogs were among the first native dogs of the Americas, others that were brought to the New World after the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Others believe that small dogs may have originated as miniaturized versions of pariah dogs, the vague brown dogs with pointed ears that result when dogs are left to breed on their own without color selection or other specific characteristics. In any case, race takes its name from the state of Chihuahua, where American tourists at the end of the nineteenth century first found tiny canines.

Chihuahuas were brought to United States by American visitors who visited the North of Mexico and, later, presented at trade fairs Canófilas where they became known to worldwide.

The Chihuahua we know today was developed by American breeders. The first Chihuahua recorded by the American Kennel Club, in 1904, It was called Midget. Chihuahua Club of America was formed in 1923. Today, The Chihuahua ranks 13th among the breeds registered by the AKC.

Physical characteristics

The AKC (American Kennel Club) It recognizes two varieties of Chihuahua: long hair and short hair. Many short-haired Chihuahua have very fine hair, but others have a very dense and thick hair. Standards of breeding this dog not generally specify a height, only a weight and a description of its overall proportions. As a result, height varies more than within any other race.

Usually, the height range is between 15 and 25 cm to the cross. However, some dogs grow up the 30 to 38 cm.. AKC show dogs should weigh no more than 2,7 kg; the FCI standards mark dogs must weigh between 1,5 and 3 kg, Although most small dogs are acceptable in the show.

But, the quality pet Chihuahua (that is, those bred or purchased as companions rather than show dogs) can, and they achieve greater weight, until 4,5 kg or more if they have a skeletal structure that allows them to being overweight. This does not mean they are not purebred Chihuahuas, It only means that the requirements do not have to enter a display. Larger sized chihuahuas are seen equally in the best and worst bloodlines..

Usually their teeth are double, This demonstrates the purity of the breed.

Chihuahuas can have many colors, from solid black to white solid, spotted, or in a range of colors including Fawn (coffee), chocolate, blue (grey), Silver, tricolor (chocolate, blue, black or white with Brown and white markings), with lines, and speckled. Each of these colors varies in shades and intensities, coffee may be a term to describe a dog from a cream very pale to dark brown (almost Red), or any key within this range of colours.

Character and skills

The Chihuahua They are prized for their devotion and personality. Its state of alert, intelligence and size make them adaptable to a variety of environments, including the city and small departments, and usually live fifteen years or more. While often it considered the chihuahua as weak and fragile, correct training and socialization can result in an excellent companion animal.

The Chihuahua also have a reputation for being spoiled and impregnable, but that is often because people no effort to train. Chihuahuas are like any other dog I: They need consistent rules and structure if they will learn effectively.

Many chihuahua focus their devotion on one person, putting too jealous of human relationships of this person, This can be mitigated through proper socialization. The Chihuahua tend to have a nature of clans, preferring the company of other Chihuahuas over other dogs.

As well, important to take into account, These toddlers, They seem to have no concept of its size, and they may face other larger animals, which can cause damage and injury to our pet...

Health

Many Chihuahuas are sensitive to cold due to their small body size.. Chihuahua owners often dress their dogs in coats in cold weather, but for this, There is to get them, because if you do not, do not leave place fabrics above.

This breed requires a veterinary expert in areas such as development and care dental care. Chihuahuas tend to have genetic abnormalities, usually neurological, as epilepsy, strokes. Like other Toy breeds, They also tend to have dislocation of knee.

Another genetic abnormality in Chihuahuas and other Toy breeds is hydrocephalus, or water on the brain. This condition appears in young puppies and usually results in the death of the puppy, as much, six months of age. It is thought that this disease is diagnosed because the puppy has an abnormally large head during the first months of life, but other symptoms are more noticeable (because "a big head" is a very vague description). Chihuahua puppies showing hydrocephalus They have patched skulls plates rather than solid bone, and are typically lethargic and do not grow at the same rate as their siblings. A true case of Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed by a veterinarian, Although the prognosis is grim.

However some chihuahua may have what is called 'molera or fontanelle', and it is completely natural and accepted for race, which is a small hole in the head where they do not have bone, only skin and hair. The Chihuahua is the only breed of dog that is born with an incomplete skull.. The fontanelle It closes with age, but it requires great care during the first six months until the skull is fully formed.

Chihuahua tend to ocular infections, due to its large, round, protruding eyes and their relative proximity to the ground.

Chihuahuas can also be born with a liver defect known as portosystemic shunt, in which blood is diverted from the liver. This can cause a buildup of toxins in the body of the dog, stunted growth and can be fatal if not corrected with surgery.

The speckled chihuahua coloring, or parents with such coloration descendants tend to a number of additional complications of health. The mottled coloration is a carrier of other possible and severe ocular conditions and blindness, deafness, Hemophilia, sterility, and other medical conditions. Buyers who own or want to buy a speckled chihuahua should do some research on possible health conditions of this coloration.

The pregnancy of a Chihuahua, hard 2 months and the offspring measure between 3 cm to 5 cm..

Chihuahuas are omnivores, and you must be careful in providing an adequate and balanced nutrition. At the same time, be careful in not supercharge this small breed. Chihuahua overweight tend to have problems with ligaments, tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis, and shortening of life expectancy.

Some potential buyers looking for extremely small animals; very small dogs, in any way, are false. You can be sick, or malnourished, or, If you are healthy, may suffer from short lifespans and health problems due to extreme dwarfism. They are not normally used for breeding, and may require special care. Some breeders chihuahua, they try to intentionally raise very small animals, and they increase the prices of smaller dogs, or specifically advertise very small animals. Most reputable breeders disapprove such practices, noting that it is difficult to predict the adult size of a puppy, and citing other problems discussed earlier.

In practice there has been an increase in people wanting to have a Chihuahua Pocket rejecting common size, This has changed the traditional pattern of raising this breed start doing that through the selection of specimens to breed chihuahua focusing on the size and eliminate the problems of a puppy that was born visibly smaller than others, many breeders reject this practice but it is a fact that the popularity of the “Pocket Chihuahua” has come to stay...

The tiny mouths often mean that there is no room for proper development of teeth. It is essential that a veterinary chihuahua receive regular dental care, and you may need to draw him some teeth to make room for proper development of the rest of the teeth in the mouth.

The Chihuahua “deer head” is the original Mexican Chihuahua, He was abroad where changed his appearance through crossing with other breeds, That is when its general appearance begins to change, now with a more prominent head and a more robust body, and it is precisely abroad where, when establishing the racial norm of the breed, this type of modified Chihuahua is established as the "standard" when the original It is the "deer" type and the damage to the original breed went even further by disqualifying the "deer" type and describing it as an "abnormality.".

This "abnormality" is more popular than any Canophile Federation would like to accept..

"Deer" or "deer head" These are terms that are sometimes used to describe Chihuahuas that do not have the standard "apple head" appearance of the breed.. These terms are not official.

The Deer heads They are not admitted for competition, they are disqualified, they are not for sale.

The «Nano Chihuahua» term used in the United States are chihuahua that are described with head up, and a very long nose, is not something natural, they are like this because they suffered a deformation in the bones due to malnutrition, These terms are not official, and the sale of the “Nano Chihuahua” is prohibited. Those that are accepted are “Apple Head” Chihuahua

The life of the chihuahua usually up to 15 years of age. The more small are dogs more life they have. Their life expectancy depends first of all of their food (It is necessary, good quality and which have no obesity). Example: Not offer cookies, fat, chocolates, sweet, bread, pork and, much less, chicken bones to chew it becomes small needles, and they stuck in its body until his death. Not to give anything of great food, simply their respective croquettes or latitas for small breeds.

Reproduction

The sexual cycle of the dog is, in comparison with the rest of the domestic animals, is unique in many ways, now that the time lag between periods of estrus (5-7 months) It is very long in proportion to the time of gestation (62 days), and ovulation occurs only once (but in several days) by zeal.

The sexual cycle is divided in 4 stages:

PROESTRO: have an average duration of 3-15 days. External manifestations are increasing the volume of the vulva, Vulvar blood loss and male attraction. At this stage the dog does not support mounting of the male.

ESTRO: popularly known as period of ZEAL. It has a duration of 3 to 10 days. The vulva is enlarged, There is a reduction of losses vulvar and attraction of male: It is at this time when ovulation occurs, mounting of the male and gestation.

DIESTRO: (of 110 to 140 days): This period includes the gestation, childbirth and lactation if occurred fertilization and the regression to normal tissues if not occurred.

ANESTRO (of 150 to 250 days): now there are no external signs and is the ideal for all kinds of interventions (ovary hysterectomy).

So that, ovulation takes place during the mating season and it's a spontaneous ovulation. Most often it is between the day 10 and 14 the beginning of zeal, Although in less of 1 minute can be confirmed with a vaginal smear performed by a veterinarian.

Pregnancy in the bitch has a duration of 58 to 63 days. The normal delivery period ranges from 5 and 24 hours, and alghourscasos, mainly if they are first-time, the time may be extended until 36 hours.

The delivery mechanism is divided into three phases:

  • The first phase corresponds to the opening and relaxation of the cervix for the exit of the puppies.. The female trembles, Pant and may vomit. The vulvar lips thicken and a yellowish-white viscous liquid escapes from the lower corner.. You can see uterine contractions, but always of weak intensity. go in circles, recuesta in soil, and does not want to eat or drink (Although some females show a voracious appetite).

    • The dog chooses a quiet, dark place, and he prepares his paridera breaking rags and materials; It is desirable to provide elements so that you can make this work, more usual is the role of journal. Nothing should bother to her around.

  • The second phase is the expulsion of the puppies. The female is lying in position on one side, with the face directed towards your abdomen and contractions begin each 2 or 3 minutes, with great effort.

Grooming

Chihuahuas have two types of hair:

  • smooth and long. The Chihuahuas smooth They carry a velvety coat, bright and tight and have a collar – an area hair thicker and longer – around the neck. Coverage have little hair on the head and ears. The tail should be hairy, not naked. Brush them weekly with a rubber glove or soft bristle brush to remove dead hair and keep their skin and coat healthy.
  • The Long haired chihuahua It is the product of a recessive gene, which means that a puppy must have the gene from both parents to express long hair, so it is not seen in litters as often as smooth. The long, soft fur is flat or slightly curly, and the dog has a collar around the neck, fringed ears, feathers on the legs and a tail plumed. Hair from the rest of the body is almost as soft as soft straight hair Chihuahua. The long-haired Chihuahua are beautiful, and they are easy to comb, but the hair falls are seasonal.

Long robe brushing with soft bristle brush once or twice a week. Use a stainless steel comb to remove tangles of hair ears, legs and tail.

If brush to the faithful chihuahua, should not need frequent baths. But, If you spend much time on your couch or in bed, there is nothing wrong with bathing as often as twice a week. Use a mild shampoo made for dogs and dry it well so it doesn't get cold. Never let it sit and dry to the outdoors.

Keep clean your big ears chihuahua with a solution recommended by your veterinarian. Do not use cotton swabs within the ear; They can push dirt deeper. Laa orejaa clean with a cotton ball, I never deeper than the first knuckle of your finger.

Cut off nails regularly, usually every two weeks. They should never be so long that hear smacking on the floor.

Characteristics "Chihuahua"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Chihuahua" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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1. triplet chihuahua by Caterinarufo / Public domain
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4. Blue merle chihuahua by Nuclearblitz12 / CC BY-SA
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6. A Chihuahua protecting its bone by David Shankbone / CC BY
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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 9: Section 6: Chihuahueno ⓘ
  • – AKC – Toy ⓘ
  • – ANKC – Group 1 (Toy) ⓘ
  • – CKC – Group 5 – (Toy) ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Toy ⓘ
  • – NZKC – Toy ⓘ
  • – UKC – Group 8 – Companion dog ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Chihuahua"

Origin:
Mexico

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
04.09.2019

Use:

Companion dog.



General appearance:

It is a dog with a compact body, It is of primary importance to note that its head is apple-shaped and its tail is moderately long, carried high, arched or semicircle., with the point directed towards the spine.

important proportions: The length is slightly greater than the height at the withers, wishing for an almost square body, especially in males and allowing a little longer in females for reproductive function.



Behavior / temperament:

Lively, alert, restless and very brave.

Head:



Cranial region:
  • Skull: Well rounded, tamed (special feature of this breed).    
  • Depression nasal fronto (Stop): Well marked, sunken and wide, as a result of the bulging forehead on the insertion of the muzzle.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Moderately short and slightly upturned; any color is allowed.
  • Snout: Short; seen in profile maintains a straight line, being wider at its base and tapering towards the tip.
  • Lips: Clean and tight.
  • Cheeks: Little developed and very clean.
  • Jaws / Teeth: With scissor or level bite (clip-shaped); higher or lower prognathism are seriously penalized, as well as any maxillary or mandibular deformation.
  • Eyes: They are big and round, very expressive, never protruding, perfectly dark. Light eyes are allowed but not desired.
  • Ears: Large, erect and unfolded and widely open; wide at its base, taper gradually until slightly rounded at the tip. When at rest they form an angle of 45° to the sides.

Neck:

  • Top profile: Slightly arched.
  • Length: Medium.
  • Form: Thicker in males than females.
  • Skin: No double chin; the long-haired variety features a highly desirable longer-haired mane.


Body:

Compact and well structured.

  • top line : Straight.
  • Cross: Bit strong.
  • Back: Short and firm.
  • Pork loin: Strongly muscular.
  • Rump: Wide and strong, almost flat or slightly sloping.
  • Breast : With wide and deep thorax and well arched ribs; seen from the front it will have good amplitude, without excess; seen in profile descends to the elbow; never barred.
  • Lower profile: Determined by a ventral retraction, which should be well delineated. Loose belly is allowed, but not wanted.

Tail:

Moderately long, set high, wide at the base gradually tapering towards the tip, it is flat in appearance. The bearing is an outstanding trait of the breed, in motion is elevated, arched or semicircular with the tip directed towards the spine, giving balance to the body, it never appears tucked between the limbs or curled below the upper line of the back. Hair cover in harmony with the rest of the body depending on the variety. In the long-haired variety it is covered with feather-shaped hair; at rest it is hanging with a light hook.

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Former members

  • General appearance:  Seen from the front they appear in a straight line with the elbows; seen in profile they are well poised.
  • Shoulder: Cleansed, moderately muscular.
  • Arms (Humerus) : With good angulation in the scapular joint?humeral.
  • Elbow: Firm and close to the body, allowing freedom of movement.
  • forearms :  Strong with good length.
  • Metacarpus: Slightly inclined, strong and flexible.
  • Front feet : The feet are very small and oval, with fingers spread,  but not extended(they are neither hare nor cat); nails are particularly curved and moderately long, with well developed and highly elastic ear pads.  Dewclaws are undesirable.

Later members

  • General appearance :  Well muscled, long-boned, well plumb and parallel to each other with good angulation in the coxofemoral joints, femoro-tibial-patellar and tibio-tarsal according to the forelimbs.
  • Metatarsals:  Short hocks, with well developed tendons; seen from behind they are separated, straight and vertical.
  • Rear feet : The feet are very small and oval, with fingers spread,  but not extended(they are neither hare nor cat); nails are particularly curved and moderately long, with well developed and highly elastic ear pads.  Dewclaws are undesirable.

Movement:

Features a long and flexible stride, firm and active, with good anterior reach and a lot of posterior thrust. Seen from behind, the posterior ones should remain almost parallel to each other, placing the feet of the hind limbs in the footprints of the forelimbs. The members tend to converge in the direction of a central line of gravity, as speed increases. They show great elasticity and freedom, without any effort, with your head always high and your back steady.

Mantle

Skin: Smooth and elastic over the entire body surface.


Fur

There are two varieties in this breed.

  • Short Hair Variety: It is short and stuck all over the body,  slightly longer when undercoat (entrepelo); tight throat and abdomen allowed. It is slightly longer on the neck and tail, short on face and ears; it is shiny and its texture smooth. Hairless specimens are not accepted.
  • Long Hair Variety: Hair must be fine and silky, straight or slightly wavy; inner layer is desired (entrepelo) not very dense. It has very long hair in the shape of a feather in the ears, neck, posterior aspect of the forelimbs and hindquarters, foot and tail. Dogs with long and fluffy hair are not accepted.

Color

All colors are accepted in all their shades and combinations, except the blackbird.



Size and weight:

The size should not be taken into account in this breed, just the weight.

  • Weight : Ideal weight between 1,5 kg and 3 kg.  Dogs are tolerated between 500 gr y 1,5 kg.

The horses with less than 500 gr and with more than 3 kg.



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria must be considered a fault and its seriousness is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog.

  • Missing teeth
  • Double denture (retention of temporary teeth)
  • Pointy ears
  • Short neck
  • Long body
  • Bowed or bowed back (lordosis o xifosis)
  • fallen group
  • Narrow chest; flat rack
  • Badly implanted tail, twist it cuts it
  • Short members
  • Elbows detached
  • Joined hindquarters.

Serious misconduct:

  • Narrow skull
  • Small eyes, sunken or protruding
  • Long snout
  • Upper or lower prognathism
  • Unstable knee.

disqualifying fouls:

  • Aggressive or fearful dog
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified.
  • Deer type dogs (dogs with an atypical or highly stylized structure : refined head, long neck, slender body, long limbs)
  • Specimens with open head
  • Droopy or short ears
  • Deformed bite
  • Extremely long-bodied dogs
  • Absence of tail
  • Dogs with very long hair, fine and fluffy in the long-haired variety
  • No hair (alopecia) in the short-haired variety
  • Blackbird colored specimens
  • Weight less than 500 gr or greater than 3 kg


N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Chi, Chi-chi, Hua-Hua, Chihuahueño (English).
2. Chihuahueño, aussi chihuahua (French).
3. Chihuahua (German).
4. Chihuahueño (Portuguese).
5. Chihuahua, chihuahua mejicano (español).

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Cavalier King Charles spaniel
England FCI 136 . English Toy Spaniels

Origin: United Kingdom
Character: Friendly and playful
Weight: 4,5 to 8,2 kg
Height: 30 to 33 cm.
Life expectancy: 9 - 14 years

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles spaniel it is small, loving and playful.

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History Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Small "Spaniels" have been popular companion dogs for hundreds of years. They were found in royal courts and noble houses in Spain (where does the name of the Spaniel), France, England and Scotland, and they were often featured in portraits of their owners. A Scottish Stuarts were especially fond of dogs. Maria, Queen of Scots, she had a toy spaniel by her side when she was executed, to the same as their offspring, King Charles I of England. It was Carlos and his son Carlos II who lent their names to the dogs that eventually became known as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

The popularity of the toy Spaniels began to decline after a new king, Guillermo, replace Jaime II (Stuart also) on the throne of England. William was the Netherlands, and favored the Pug. People began to cross the Pug and Spaniels, and eventually he changed his appearance, becoming flatter with a domed head. Dogs like those seen in old portraits practically disappeared, except for a few lines here and there, such as guarding the Churchill family at Blenheim Palace.

The dogs might have faded into the past except for one Roswell Eldridge, a wealthy American who offered a prize to anyone who could produce a dog like the ones he had seen in 17th and 18th century paintings.

New Spaniels

British breeders accepted the challenge and rebuilt race, working with him English Toy Spaniel long-nosed (called King Charles Spaniels in England). The first of the "new" Spaniels was exhibited in 1928 Crufts Dog Show in. Unfortunately, Eldridge did not live long enough to see, but his estate paid the prize. Since then, the Cavalier has evolved into what it is today: a robust and very popular companion, combining the curiosity of a hunting dog with the affection of a toy dog ​​by people.

The Cavalier ranks 23rd among breeds registered by the American Kennel Club, vs. 54th for the year 2000. This is one of the biggest jumps in popularity in the last decade..

Physical characteristics

Various health issues affect this particular breed, especially the mitral valve disease, leading to heart failure. This will appear in most Cavalier King Charles spaniel at some point in their lives and is the most common cause of death. As well, a high number of specimens usually have a genetic condition called Syringomyelia, which causes the brain to grow in greater proportion than the skull of the dog, i.e. the brain remains tight inside the skull causing havoc neuronal causing severe pain to the animal and uncontrollable tremors.

The measures vary between the different canine federations of the world. But there is a certain consensus that allows us to get an idea of the standard.

The eyes are large, round, well separated in the face. dark brown. The ears are placed high on the head, well separated, they are long with many fringes and moderately long hair (pen). Snout and bite: Slightly cropped. Length of the base of the stop to the tip of the nose must be of a 3,8 cm.. It prefers the Scissor bite. The tail has moderated with long fringe hair length (well defined pen). It keeps it behind the body, rarely higher than the back. It is always her moving when it is in action.

The height at the cross or the shoulders is of 30 to 33 cm and the weight of 4,5 to 8,2 kg.

The life expectancy of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel is of 11 to 12 years. Although there have been documented several cases that have managed to live until the 16 years.

The mantle is composed of soft hair, silky, of moderate length. It may be slightly hondeado. Should not cut you and has to be brushed frequently.

The colors of the mantle of this breed are basically four: Blenheim, Tricolor, ruby, Black and Brown.

  • Blenheim: base is White Pearl with well-defined chestnuts marks. The ears are the chestnut.
  • Tricolor: base is White Pearl with well defined black markings. The ears are black. On the eyes, cheeks, inside the ears and at the bottom of the tail is brown.
  • ruby: The solid reddish brown color is called a ruby.. Is considered a lack if you have white markings.
  • Black and Brown: is basic black with Brown markings above the eyes, cheeks, inside of the ears, on the chest, at the bottom of the tail and legs. Is considered a lack if you have white markings.

Character and skills

The Cavalier King Charles spaniel it is small, loving and playful. The typical Cavalier is always happy, confident and carefree, friend of everyone you know. Faithful to their heritage as “protection dogs”, to the Cavaliers they love to be on a lap.

The temperament of Cavalier goes from sweet and placid to tough and stubborn. Sweet and placid Cavaliers sometimes have the reputation of being fools, and stubborn for not being trainable, but in general, These dogs are intelligent and learn quickly. They respond well to positive reinforcement techniques, especially when they offered food rewards, but the harsh words will leave them or even try to hide. One Cavalier should never be shy or aggressive towards people or other dogs.

The Cavalier King Charles spaniel, ranks 44 on Stanley Coren's list of "The intelligence of dogs”.

The Cavaliers they live to be with their people. Dogs generally love children and do well in families with older children who throw them a ball, They teach them tricks or just hang out with them. But, due to its small size, the Cavaliers They should be protected from clumsy toddlers who may fall on them or "pet" them too hard..

Some things to know about Cavaliers:

They love to lick, love to chase moving objects (especially Feathered) and can be manipulative when they want food (those eyes!). It is difficult or impossible to stop these behaviors, so it is necessary to find a way to avoid, how to keep the dog always tied in the cities and be firm when the Cavaliers wants to share the fries.

The Cavaliers is not perfect. any dog, no matter how pleasant it, You may develop obnoxious barking levels, digging and other undesirable behavior if you are bored, untrained or unsupervised.

Training of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything that can be taught. Don't wait until you have 6 months to start training or have to deal with more stubborn dog. If possible, Take it to a trainer so that when it is between 10 and 12 weeks old is a sociable dog. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many vets recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations have been completed (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus).

Instead of formal training, you can start training your puppy at home and socialize with family and friends until immunizations are completed for puppies.

Talk to the breeder, Describe exactly what you want in a dog and ask for help choosing a puppy. Breeders see the puppies daily and can make amazingly precise recommendations once they know something about their lifestyle and personality.

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Breeders of the breed "Cavalier King Charles spaniel"

  • Bel Ami Cavaliers – Official FCI breeders with number 119/2019
    Afijo: 23747 (Alicante)
    Web: www.belamicavaliers.com
    Telephone 600 724 537
    Email: info@belamicavaliers.com
  • Mar Salinero Jara – 28460 The mills (Madrid)
    Afijo: De Somosaguas nº 17726
    In Facebook add to group: «Cavalier King Charles SPAIN»
  • Pinar del Jaralón (Breeders Cavalier King Charles Spaniel since 2003).
    Tel. 672 297 354
  • Nicoleta Oprea – Cherish Me Cavaliers (FCI official breeders with afijo 22487) – El Boalo (Sierra de Guadarrama) Madrid.
    Tel. 643190977 – Contact

Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 9: Section 7: English Toy Spaniels ⓘ
  • – AKC – Toy ⓘ
  • – ANKC – Group 1 (Toy) ⓘ
  • – CKC – Group 5 – (Toy) ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Toy ⓘ
  • – NZKC – Toy ⓘ
  • – UKC – Group 8 – Companion dog ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Cavalier King Charles spaniel"

Origin:
United Kingdom

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
04.11.2008

Use:

Companion dog.



General appearance:

active dog, graceful and well balanced, with a friendly expression.



Behavior / temperament:

It is a sporting dog, affectionate without any shyness. Happy, friendly, non-aggressive and without any hint of nervousness.

Head:



Cranial region:
  • Skull: Almost flat between the ears.
  • Fronto-nasal depression (Stop): shallow.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Well developed and black in color, without flesh marks.
  • Snout : The distance from the base of the fronto depression?nasal to the tip of the nose is 1 1/2 inches (3,8 cm.). The muzzle gradually decreases toward the tip. The face is well filled under the eyes. Any hint of undesirable snipiness.
  • Lips : well developed, but without hanging.
  • Jaws/Teeth : Strong JAWS, with perfect scissor bite, regular and complete, that is to say, that the inner face of the upper incisors is in close contact with the outer face of the lower incisors; teeth should be implanted at right angles in the jaws.
  • Eyes :  Large, dark, round but not protuberant, quite far apart.
  • Ears : long, set high and covered with plenty of feather.

Neck:

Moderately long and slightly arched.

Body:

  • Back : Level.
  • Pork loin:   Short.
  • Breast  : Moderately developed with well sprung ribs.

Tail:

The length of the tail should be in harmony with the body, well established, carried happily but never over the dorsal line. His amputationpreviously  optional when no more than a third should be amputated.

Tips

Former members

Straight limbs and moderately developed bones.
  • Shoulder : well laid.

Later members

Bones moderately developed.
  • Knees : Well angulated.
  • Hocks : They should not show any hint of being cow-shaped or sickle-shaped..


Pies : compacts, footpads with thick and well covered with long hair flecoso.

Movement:

Movement of moving and elegant with a lot of drive from hindlimbs. Seen from the front from behind, the forelimbs and later move in a plane parallel.

Mantle

Fur

Long, silky, and without curling. A slight undulation is allowed. With many fringe. Do not cut at all.

Color

The colors are recognized :
  • Black and Tan : glossy black with tan markings over eyes, cheeks, inside of the ears, on the chest, in the extremities and the lower part of the tail. Tan should be bright. The white spots are undesirable.
  • ruby : A uniform deep red color. The white spots are undesirable.
  • Blenhein : Bright brown spots well distributed on a white background. The spots should be divided equally over the head, leaving a space between the ears for a brand (lunar, lozenge mark)  much valued (a distinctive feature of the breed).
  • Tricolor : Black and white well spaced and distributed, blotchy fire on the eyes, cheeks, inside of the ears, on the inside of the lower limbs and tail.
 
Any other color or combination of colors is very undesirable.


Size and weight:

Among 12 and 18 English pounds (5,4 to 8 kg). a small well-balanced dog that is between these weights is desirable.



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria should be considered as fault., and the seriousness of it is considered to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on health and welfare of the dog.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

disqualifying fouls:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.


N.B.:
  • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
  • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

The latest changes are in bold.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Cavalier (English).
2. Cavalier (French).
3. Cavalier (German).
4. Cavalier (Portuguese).
5. Cavalier (español).

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Chinese Crested Dog
China FCI 288 . Hairless Dogs

Origin: China
Character: Shy and affectionate
Weight: 2.7 to 5.5 Kg
Height: 28 to 33 cm.
Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

Perro crestado chino

The Chinese Crested Dog is a breed of small hairless companion dog native to China.

Content

History

El origen del «Perro crestado chino» no está muy claro. Some specialists see in this breed a descendant of certain Egyptian dogs, but this theory is disputed.

In any case, the oldest traces of this dog date back to the Hans dynasty (226 a.C. to 220 d.C.). It was used as a utility dog (especially by sailors, who took him aboard their boats to hunt rats) and as a companion dog at the imperial court, to the point that the emperors themselves possessed one.

They were also used as currency in ports of call, what contributed to the spread of the breed.

Reports of Europeans who traveled to China in the 18th century mention dogs similar to the Chinese Crested Dog, but it was not until the second half of the 20th century that the first representatives of the breed as we know it today arrived in Europe, and more specifically to Great Britain. The first offspring was created in 1950 by Debora Wood. He founded the first breed club in 1959. The first dogs arrived in France in 1973.

The Chinese Crested Dog is recognized by the FCI since 1987, by the British Kennel Club since 1981 and by the American Kennel Club from 1991.

Physical characteristics

The Chinese Crested Dog is one of the most amazing looking dog breeds. This small dog with a slender silhouette is easily recognizable.

The naked variety, the best known, has a smooth and hairless body, except in the head, legs and tail.

There is another variety, the hairy, which is covered by a veil of long silky hair.

All coat colors are allowed. The ears are erect in the naked variety and drooping in the hairy variety..

Size and weight
    ▷ Male size: 28 – 33 cm.
    ▷ female size: 23 – 30 cm.
    ▷ Male weight: 3 – 4 kg
    ▷ female weight: 3 – 4 kg

Varieties

There are two different types of this breed:

  • Deer type lacking hair all over the body, except in the head, legs and tail, with light bones and lively character.
  • Cobby type long silky hair all over the body, with heavier bones.

Character and skills

The Chinese Crested Dog It is often known as an antidepressant dog due to its pleasant nature, besides her pretty crazy appearance. In fact, this little dog is affectionate, cheerful and playful. It is very endearing and it is never bad. So, it is a good companion for children. Quite suspicious of strangers, it won't take long to bark at the slightest visit.

With moderate needs in terms of physical activity, it is a breed of dog adapted to apartment life. But, what he needs the most Chinese Crested Dog is the company of his master. Puede ser muy «dependiente» con este. It also, you may suffer from separation anxiety from the dog. In effect, he is a very demanding partner, who will have a hard time withstanding loneliness.

If he Chinese Crested Dog has been well socialized, will tolerate other animals as well as other dogs without any problem.

Education

The education of Chinese Crested Dog must be firm but not violent, because it is sensitive. Otherwise, can adopt destructive behavior.

Use

The Chinese Crested Dog It is a companion and indoor dog.

People say that, thanks to its body heat, used as a living hot water bottle to treat rheumatism.

Health

The Chinese Crested Dog is prone to various skin diseases:

  • atopic dermatitis ;
  • Allergic dermatitis ;
  • solar dermatitis.

It also, the naked variety of Chinese Crested Dog is especially sensitive to cold and humidity. You should also take special care to protect your dog from the sun., because you could get burned.

Last, the genetic mutation that causes the absence of hair leads to teething problems: the dog usually loses all or part of its teeth at 2 years.

Grooming

In the case of the variety Deer type, without hair, you should bathe your dog frequently using a dog shampoo. No need to hydrate the skin or apply sunscreen.

In the case of the variety Cobby type, you should brush your dog every week, except during the dog's puberty period, when it should be brushed every day. It is advisable to give him a bath regularly. Do not forget to dry it with a hair dryer -low temperature- to prevent you from catching a cold.

Last, Since the Chinese Crested Dog often have dental problems, it is recommended to brush your dog's teeth every other day.

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4 – «Perro crestado chino» by Sheri Lands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 9: Section: 3.2 Petit Brabançon ⓘ
  • – AKC – Toy ⓘ
  • – ANKC – (Toy) ⓘ
  • – CKC – Group 5 – (Toy) ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Toy ⓘ
  • – NZKC – Toy ⓘ
  • – UKC – Group 8 – Companion dog ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Chinese Crested Dog"

Origin:
China

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.10.2010

Use:

Companion dog.



General appearance:

It is a small dog, active and funny; with medium to light bones; lack of hair on the body, showing only fine hair on feet, head and tail or covered with a veil of soft fur. There are two different types of this breed: el «Tipo venado», de osamenta ligera y carácter vivaz y el «Tipo Cobby» de cuerpo y osamenta más pesados.



Behavior / temperament:

It is joyful, never aloof the malicious.

Head:

Flat without too many wrinkles. The distance between the occiput and the stop is equal to the distance between the stop and the tip of the nose. Presents a funny look, with an alert expression.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Slightly rounded and elongated.
  • Depression links (Stop): Slightly pronounced but not excessively.

facial region:

  • Truffle: It celebrities, holding close together with the muzzle. Any pigmentation of the truffle is acceptable.
  • Snout: Thinning slightly, but never pointed, thin and without lips.
  • Lips: Thin and adherent.
  • Jaws/Teeth: Mandíbulas fuertes con una mordida de tijera regular y perfecta, that is to say, that the upper incisors closely overlap the lower ones and are implanted at right angles in the jaws.
  • Cheeks: Claramente delineadas, thin and flat, thinning down to the muzzle.
  • Crest: In ideal form, the crest should start from the stop and continue decreasing to the lower part of the neck. It should preferably be long and abundant, but it is also acceptable that it is scarce.
  • Eyes: So dark they appear black. They should not show the conjunctiva or very little of it. Its size is medium and its implantation is very separated.
  • Ears: Low insertion: the highest point of the base of the ear is at the level of the outer corner of the eye. They are long, y lifted, with or without hair fringes, excepto en los Powder Puffs en quienes se permiten las orejas caídas.

Neck:

Cleansed, double chin free, long, gracefully leaning up to her insertion with shoulders that are strong. During the movement the dog wears its neck high and slightly arched.

Body:

From medium to elongated. Flexible.

  • Back: Horizontal.
  • Pork loin: companies.
  • Rump: Well rounded and muscular.
  • Breast : Rather deep; descends to the elbow, without presenting ribs. The sternum is not prominent.
  • bottom line: Moderately withdrawn.

Tail:

High insertion, wears it up straight or to the side during movement. It is long, gradually thinning to the tip; it's almost straight, no se enrosca ni se dobla hacia ningún lado; hangs naturally during rest. Has long, abundant feathers that are limited to the lower two-thirds of the tail. A meager feather is acceptable.

Tips

Former members

Long and thin, well poised under the body.

  • Shoulder: Well-delineated shoulder blades, narrow and well positioned to the rear.
  • Elbows: Glued to the body.
  • Metacarpus: Thin, strong, almost vertical.

Later members

They are well separated. The angulation of the hind limbs should be such that the back is horizontal.

  • Knee: Strong; the long leg slopes gently towards the tibia-tarsal joint.
  • Hock: Low.

Pies

Extremely shaped feet "Hare", narrow and very long, con un alargamiento único en su género de los pequeños huesos situados entre las articulaciones, especially on the front feet, which almost give the appearance of having an additional connecting piece. Nails can be any color and are moderately long. The "socks" (hairy skin of the feet) should ideally be confined to the fingers and should not extend above the carpal joint. Feet and toes do not deviate outward or inward.

Movement:

It is long, fluído y elegante con buen alcance y mucho impulso.

Mantle

Fur

There should be no large areas covered with hair anywhere on the body. The skin should be delicately grainy and smooth, hot to the touch. In Powderpuffs the skin has an undercoat with a soft veil of long hair, siendo característico el pelaje en forma de velo.

Color

Any color or combination of colors is accepted.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross

  • Males: 28-33 cm..
  • females: 23-30 cm..

El peso varía considerablemente, but it must not be greater than 5 ½ kg.



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and its seriousness is considered to the degree of
la desviación al estánda y de sus consecuencias sobre la salud y el bienestar del perro.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities should be disqualified..

Note: Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..


disqualifying fouls:
  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.


N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Crested, Puff, Hairless Chinese Crested Dog (English).
2. Chien nu chinois (French).
3. Chinese Crested Dog (German).
4. (em chinês: 中国冠毛犬) (Portuguese).
5. Crestado, Puff (español).

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Coton de Tulear
Madagascar FCI 283 . Coton de Tuléar

Origin: Madagascar
Character: Playful and affectionate
Weight: 3.5 to 6 Kg
Height: 22 to 30 cm.
Life expectancy: 14 - 16 years

The Coton de Tulear is very playful, to the point that the standard describes him as "sometimes he's a bit of a clown".

Content

History

The Coton de Tulear He is originally from the port city of Tulear, in southern Madagascar (currently Toliara).

Its exact origins are unknown., but it probably descends in part from the Bichon. The latter was fashionable in the sixteenth century, and many people kept dogs of this breed as pets or to hunt rats.

The ancestors of Coton de Tulear they could be, Therefore, Bichons owned by French settlers in Madagascar or by sailors, merchants or pirates, who used them to hunt rats on board. A popular half legend of the island speaks of the Bichons accompanied the ladies on a boat and survived the shipwreck.

In any case, These Bichons would have interbred naturally with the Terriers local, giving rise to a new breed of dog described at the time as almost wild and living by hunting.

Later, natural selection worked its way into a living dog, very adaptable and resistant.

From the seventeenth century, These dogs were domesticated and adopted by the "Merinas", one of the island's ethnic groups, and more specifically for its nobility.

at the end of the century, the French nobility settled in the colony of Fort-Dauphin (created in 1643) took hold of this new breed, then baptized as "Royal Dog of Madagascar", coming to enact laws that prohibited commoners from owning them and jealously guarding them on the island.

Like this, the Cotón remained isolated and unknown to the rest of the world for several centuries, time during which it developed remarkable specificities, starting with the fur that gave it its current name. Dense and cottony, protects you from both the cold nights and the heat of the Malagasy days.

Thus appeared the Coton de Tulear what we know today, obviously related to the different Bichons (Havanese, Maltese, Bolognese and above all Bichon Frise, the closest to him).

Madagascar gained its independence in 1960. Tourists, more and more numerous and mostly French, they began to discover the paradisiacal landscapes of the island and their funny puppy so affectionate. A handful adopted them and brought them to France, where they were immediately successful. But, it was not until the following decade when it was possible to speak of export on a larger scale.

During the Decade of 1960, Madagascar had to face multiple economic and political problems, as well as natural disasters. Concerned about these events, Malagasy paid less attention to their national dog, and the breeders of Coton de Tulear gradually moved away from the breed standard. That's how it was until the years 70, when it began to be known also outside of France. But this knowledge - and recognition- followed two different paths: the european and american way.

The spread of Coton de Tulear in Europe

In 1970, Louis Petit, then president of the Société Canine de Madagascar, requested the FCI (International Cynological Federation) the recognition of Coton de Tulear. So a new standard was set and presented to the institution, and the process was successful: the FCI recognized the breed that year. Later, the FCI standard was revised in 1987, 1995 and 1999.

The FCI designated France as the depository of the breed standard, in view of the problematic situation in Madagascar and the difficulty of creating hatcheries on the island. Automatically recognized by the SCC (Central Canine Society), the Coton de Tulear was assigned to 1977 to the Club Français du Chihuahua et des Chiens Exotiques.

France then definitely launched into breeding, breed selection and promotion, under the direction of the FCI. The Cotón began to be exported from France to the rest of Europe and beyond, and France soon had the best specimens, something that continues to happen to a large extent today.

The first Coton de Tulear exported to Europe bore the letters TI (Initial Holder) in their name to indicate that they were original Cotons, that is to say, that his parents were born on the island.

Wherever i went, this happy and carefree puppy won hearts. This was especially true in the UK, where the prestigious British Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1990. Although not one of the most popular breeds there, it is becoming more popular, at around 400 births registered with the organization every year: This figure was three times lower in the early 1990s. 2010.

In France, the number of entries in the Livre des Origines Français (LOF) increased dramatically over the years 80, going from a few dozen a year at the beginning of the decade to more than 1.000 at the end. The trend continued after, with, for example, the crossing of the 1.500 annual births in 1995 and that of the 2.000 ten years later. Since the second half of the second decade of the 21st century, a small drop has been observed., with an annual figure closer to 1.700.

The spread of Coton de Tulear in United States

The French were not the only ones interested in the Coton de Tulear. At the same time it spread through Europe through France, an American biologist who studied lemurs in Madagascar, The doctor. Robert Jay Russell, met him in 1973 and imported the first copies to the United States. The following year, in turn established a breed standard based on the direct descendants of imported individuals, and different from the FCI. In 1976, founded the Coton de Tulear Club of America (CTCA).

Although appreciated, the breed remained - and remains today- much more confidential in North America than in Europe. National canine authorities took longer to recognize the breed: was not up 1996 for the United Kennel Club (UKC) and up 2014 for the American Kennel Club (AKC).

But, several breed fan clubs were formed, some of which developed their own standards. The result is that there are now no fewer than four different standards for the Coton de Tulear in United States:

  • UKC standard, followed by NACA (North America Coton Association) ;
  • The FCI standard (the “European” standard), developed in France and recognized by the ACC (American Cotton Club);
  • The standard USACTC (The United States of America Coton de Tulear Club), which became the AKC standard;
  • The standard mCTCA (Madagascar Coton de Tulear Club of America, which replaced the one created by Robert Jay Russell in 1974), and followed by the MCPC (Malagasy Coton Preservation Club).

The differences between these standards are mainly based on two characteristics: color and size. These may include, the MCPC allows a larger size and multiple colors, whereas the FCI standard only allows dogs totally - or almost totally- white and smaller.

But, the breed remains relatively small in the country, occupying the position 80 (of something less than 200) in the ranking of the most popular breeds according to the number of annual registrations in the AKC.

The situation of Coton de Tulear in Madagascar

Although he was named the island's official dog, of which it is the only endemic dog breed, not many left Coton de Tulear in Madagascar. In fact, was a victim of its success in the years 80: a puppy bought from 500 francs in Madagascar were sold ten times more expensive in France. Like this, most newborns were exported.

The situation of the breed in its country of origin today seems like a field of ruins. The number of hatcheries Coton de Tulear in Madagascar it is very low and the quality is not usually the same. In the best case, their dogs show little homogeneity and are quite far from the standard; in the worst case, have major defects and major health problems, because some breeders work exclusively on inbreeding. The Coton de Tulear they are also found in families as pets or on the streets, but most are not purebred.

Although it is highly appreciated as a companion dog and quite popular in some countries. (the Netherlands and Thailand, for example, have become large importers of Cottons French), the Coton de Tulear still a relatively rare breed around the world.

Physical characteristics

The Coton de Tulear it's a small dog, longer than tall and muscular. His stride is regular, no jumps or jerks, but it covers little ground.

The neck is well muscled and the skin is fine and taut, as in the whole body. The back is firm and muscular, like the rump, which is oblique and short. The chest is long and well developed, the ribs are rounded. The belly is tucked up but not elevated.

The tail is low, in line with the spine. At rest, descends below the hock and the tip rises. In action, curves on the back.

The head of the Coton de Tulear it is short and triangular. The skull is quite wide and slightly domed, with the presence of a slight frontal groove. The stop is not very marked.

The eyes are round and wide apart, dark colored, and the look is alive and intelligent. The ears are triangular and droopy, high insertion. Located close to the cheeks, reach up to the corner of the lips.

The muzzle is straight, the nose is black (although brown color is tolerated), with wide open nostrils. The lips are thin and the same color as the nose.

Teeth are well aligned, articulated in scissors (the upper jaw covers the lower), in clamp (the two jaws are edge to edge) or articulated reverse without loss of contact (the jaws are not the same shape and shift to fit).

The coat is one of the most notable characteristics of the breed: it's cottony, very soft and flexible (never hard or rough), dense and abundant. It can also be slightly wavy.

The coat is generally white, but some auberization stains are allowed (white and tawny hairs) or gray (black and white hairs), especially on the ears.

These stains are also tolerated - but not sought- in other parts of the body, provided they do not alter the general white appearance of the coat.

Size and weight

▷ Male size: 26 – 28 cm.
▷ female size: 23 – 25 cm.
▷ Male weight: 4 – 6 Kg
▷ female weight: 3 – 5 kg

Varieties

There are a variety of Coton de Tulear which is completely black at birth. The legs, tail and head turn white after a few weeks, while the rest of the body takes on a silvery-gray hue in two to three years.

Call Panda, this variety is highly sought after in the United States and Canada.

Character and skills

The Coton de Tulear he is a very nice companion, with a cheerful and stable character: It's full of energy, spontaneous, loving and faithful. He loves to attract attention and does not hesitate to play a clown.

He is also a seducer capable of looking at his master with large innocent eyes or of clowning around in hopes of escaping punishment.. Observant and sensitive, knows how to recognize the right moments to achieve their goals, for example when his master is available to him, but he also knows how to find faults and take advantage of them.

So, not necessarily an ideal dog for a novice owner: if you love to please your master and, in fact, is generally considered quite compliant, can also be stubborn, like many small dogs. It should be noted that the females of this breed are usually more independent and dominant than the males..

Very sociable, the Coton de Tulear gets along with humans he meets, but instead is suspicious and / or fearful of strangers. It can be considered as an alarm dog, although their propensity to fulfill this role varies significantly across individuals, some being more territorial than others.

On the other hand, they tend to get along well with other dogs and animals, including cats, whether or not they belong to the house.

Vivaces and smart, they love to play and they especially like children, regardless of your age. In fact, It is a breed of dog recommended for children, for which it is an excellent playmate.

Both children and adults, These naughty and alert little dogs quickly become attached to their family and are very sensitive to the moods and emotions of their companions. This makes it an exceptional companion., endowed with empathy and considered a real stress reliever. They are very cuddly and like to snuggle with their owners and "talk" to them with a lot of vocalization and growling., and they are delighted to hear back.

Despite her delicate appearance, these resilient dogs are physically and mentally strong and easily adapt to change. Not afraid to travel or commute, the most important thing for him is to be with his family and share his activities. Otherwise, it is an ideal option for an owner who wants to take their dog on vacation, especially since its size also makes things easier.

On the other hand, cannot be left alone for long. If his owners work during the day and have no choice but to leave him home alone, the presence of another animal is an interesting option to avoid problems, such as destructive behavior or untimely barking, that can be important and wear down the nerves of the neighborhood. The Coton de Tulear It is also, usually, a pretty noisy dog, who likes to give the voice.

For this reason, for his good character and for his need in rather moderate exercise (30 minutes a day are enough for him), the Coton de Tulear It is a breed of dog adapted for elderly and / or not very active people. Easily adapts to a calm and sedentary lifestyle: a daily walk and play sessions are enough for your happiness. This low need for activity and its small size make it an ideal dog for apartments, although of course he is also happy in a house with a garden in the country. As long as you can exercise and are well trained, it is very quiet at home. Otherwise, they can be very energetic, to the point of being exhausting.

If you have free access to a garden, it is better that the latter is closed. The Coton de Tulear he's too attached to his family to really run away, and does not have a very marked hunting instinct, but your curiosity may push you to follow a clue and not find your way back. At the same time, early training to remember can greatly reduce the risk of problems, especially if allowed to walk without a leash.

In any case, having a garden, even if it is big, does not dispense with the need to walk it daily. In effect, walks are not only interested in allowing the dog to stretch its legs: allow you to possibly meet colleagues, which is always enriching, but also stimulate your senses (and especially his sense of smell), what is necessary for your psychic balance.

The Coton de Tulear also suitable for active owners: he likes nothing more than sharing family activities and appreciates dog sports such as obedience, el agility, the canine dance or the cavage. But, your endurance has its limits: not able to run long distances. So, not a companion to take for jogging or cycling.

Education

The Coton de Tulear is an intelligent dog that understands very quickly what is expected of him. He is constantly listening to his master, which makes it quite easy to educate, as long as certain conditions are respected, because he is also stubborn and very observant: easily detects faults and does not hesitate to take advantage of them to do just what you want. So, his master must show sweetness, but also firmness and great coherence, so as not to be taken at fault.

Must be educated from an early age and responds very well to dog training method positively, appreciating the rewards in the form of play, treats or caresses. But, since he is prone to getting bored quite quickly, puppy training sessions should not exceed ten minutes. It also, how he is a playful dog and that he can be very energetic, you have to show him very quickly the return to the basket (and therefore to calm down), as well as the recall.

Like all dogs, the Coton de Tulear also needs to be socialized very soon, to prevent him from becoming fearful or aggressive. It is also essential to get him used to being handled from a young age, since its coat requires important maintenance throughout its life.

Health

The Coton de Tulear It is a small and resistant dog that, usually, has a robust constitution and good health. It also, thanks to its particular fur, fears neither cold nor heat.

But, there are a number of more or less recurrent diseases to which they are prone:

  • One of the most frequent is progressive retinal atrophy. Genetic in origin, can reach various degrees of gravity, reaching the total blindness of the dog;
  • The Hip Dysplasia it's not weird either, y corresponds to a situation where the head of the femur does not fit into the corresponding socket of the hip. This causes pain, lameness and a prosthesis may be required;
  • Rarer are the patella dislocation and degenerative myelopathy, which generally appears around the 9 years and is characterized by a gradual loss of coordination. These conditions are not painful for the animal, but there is no treatment for them.

There is also no treatment for ataxia neonatal, which fortunately is not very widespread. This sickness, caused by a genetic mutation, affects the part of the brain that controls movement and coordination, so the puppies that suffer from it are unable to walk. They are usually euthanized before their first birthday.

In addition to these diseases with often serious consequences, the Coton de Tulear are prone to certain less serious problems, but they require a certain vigilance.

This is the case in particular of skin allergies. They cause itching that prompts the dog to scratch, with the key to a risk of infection.

You should also keep a close eye on your dog's eyes, since they usually run a lot: Cleaning daily or every other day is usually necessary to avoid eye inflammation or skin infection due to constant humidity.

Last, a dog with hanging ears is at increased risk of otitis, and the Coton de Tulear does not escape the rule. So, great vigilance is also to be established at this level.

Life expectancy

14 years

Grooming

The hair Coton de Tulear is abundant and requires daily brushing, knots can easily form at the base. If there are many, the only solution is even shaving.

So, it is necessary to get used to these daily sessions very soon, and it is necessary to take your dog to the groomer at least twice a year, to prevent hair from becoming too long.

This is all the more true since the Coton de Tulear It is a breed of dog that does not change. Loses very little hair, which makes it a hypoallergenic dog.

We can bathe him once a month, but always using a shampoo adapted for dogs that does not dry out the hair and skin (are prone to skin allergies), and drying it carefully after.

You also need to take care of your teeth by brushing them two to three times a week.. The ideal is, of course, a daily frequency, which is not a problem if you are used to it since childhood.

At the same time, regular inspection and cleaning of the eyes (all days, as it has a strong tendency to have watery eyes) and from the ears (at least once a week) will help avoid many problems like conjunctivitis, ear infections, ear scabies, etc.

Last, as with all dogs, nails may need to be trimmed from time to time. How often depends on your lifestyle, because a very active individual wears them out naturally. If you hear them snap on the ground when you walk, it's time to cut them out.

Food

The Coton de Tulear not a difficult dog to feed, and does not have a particular propensity to be overweight. Good quality small croquettes are perfect, and can be given in one or two meals. On this last case, it is advisable to opt for a lighter portion in the morning and a larger one in the evening.

In any case, your diet should be adapted to your age, health and activity level.

You should also make sure that your dog has a bowl of fresh, clean water at all times..

Utility

The Coton de Tulear he is essentially a companion dog with many qualities and rarely disappoints in this role.

For his sensitivity and playful nature, can also be used as a therapy dog, especially with depressed people.

Last, his vivacity and his permanent attention to his master make him stand out in certain canine sports such as agility or obedience.

Price

The price of a puppy Coton de Tulear registered in the LOF ranges from 1.000 and 1.500 EUR, but it can reach the 2.000 euros for the specimens of the most beautiful lines.


Breeders of the breed "Coton de Tulear"

  • Muguiris – We work with the ROYAL CANINE SOCIETY OF SPAIN ( RSCE ) ( NORTH-WEST – PEDIGREE ). We do not work with unofficial parallel canine societies. AFFIX MUGUIRIS, RSCE Nº 011939 * FCI Nº 0228/04 – La Rioja – Spain

  • Saianel kennel – Recognized by the International Cynological Federation. WOMEN 0803/06. Partner No. 792 of the Sociedad Canina Castellana SCC. – Zoo core number ES349020000019 – AFFIA: SAIANEL Nº 013861 – Palencia (Palencia)

  • Coton de Tulear D´Eramprunyà – No. of the Zoological Center: T- 2500160. – Afijo D'Eramprunyà: 7791 – Road from Reus to Mont-roig del Camp – T-310 Km 10 of Montbrió del Camp (Tarragona)

Characteristics "Coton de Tulear"

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Images "Coton de Tulear"

Photos:

1 – Tuléar cotton by https://pixabay.com/es/photos/coton-de-tulear-perro-mascota-5799865/
2 – Tuléar cotton by https://pixabay.com/es/photos/el-coton-de-tulear-perro-2417968/
3 – Tuléar cotton by https://www.hippopx.com/es/puppies-coton-tulear-dog-animal-cotton-tulear-white-petit-domestic-animal-6371
4 – Coton de Tulear Puppy by EthanMallang365, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Tuléar cotton by https://pixabay.com/es/photos/coton-de-tulear-perro-mascota-5799868/
6 – Conton de Tulear, Granadina de Domaine de la Louvière by CamilleVila, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

  • FCI – Group 9 Section 1.2 "Cotton Tulear" ⓘ
  • AKC – Toy Group ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ
  • CKC – Group 5 – Toys ⓘ
  • UKC – Company ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Coton de Tulear"

Origin:
Madagascar

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
25.11.1999

Use:

Companion dog



General appearance:

This is a small companion dog, longhair, white, cottony texture. His eyes are round, dark and lively and intelligent expression.



important proportions:

  • Relationship between height at withers and length of body is 2:
  • Ratio of head length to body length is 2:5.
  • Relationship between the length of the skull and the length of the muzzle is 9:


Behavior / temperament:

Happy and balanced character. He is very sociable with humans and with his fellow human beings. It adapts perfectly to any lifestyle. The character of the Coton de Tuléar is one of the main characteristics of the breed.

Head:

Overall view, it's short; view from above, is triangular.

Cranial region:
  • Craging:  Seen from the front,  it is slightly domed;  it is quite wide in relation to its length. Superciliary arches are poorly developed. The front groove, as well as the protuberance and the occipital crest are not very marked. The zygomatic arches are developed.
  • Dnaso-frontal depression (Stop): It is little accentuated.

facial region:

  • Trufa: It occurs in the prolongation of the nasal bridge. Black, although chestnut is accepted. The nostrils are wide open.
  • Hocico: It is straight.
  • Labios: Fine, stretched, the same color as the truffle.
  • Jaws/Teeth:    The teeth are well aligned. The joint is scissor-shaped, forceps or inverted scissors, without losing contact. The absence of the PM1 will not be penalized. M3s are not taken into consideration.
  • Cheeks: Thin.
  • Eyes: They are rather round. dark, alert gaze, well separated. The edge of the eyelids is pigmented black or brown, depending on the color of the truffle.
  • Ears: Pendants, triangular, stand high on the skull. His limb is thin. They are attached to the cheeks and extend to the corner of the lips. They are covered with white hairs or with light gray traces (mix of white hairs and black hairs that give a light gray appearance) or roan red (mix of white hairs and tawny hairs giving a roan red appearance).

Neck:

He is well muscular and slightly arched. It is well attached to the body. The ratio of neck length to body length is 1/5. The skin is well stretched and there is no double chin.

Body:

Seen as a whole, the top line is very slightly convex. The dog is longer than tall.

  • Cruz: It is little accentuated.
  • Espalda and tenderloin: The back is firm; the top line is slightly convex. The loin is well muscled.
  • Glikeness: It is oblique, short and muscular.
  • Pecho:  Well developed,  long;  descends to the level of the elbows. The ribs are well sprung.
  • Vinbetween: picked up, but not aggrieved.

Tail:

Low, in the axis of the spine.
  • During rest it descends below the hock and the limb is raised
  • During movement she is hunched over her back, with the tip towards the nape, the cross, the back or the loin In dogs with thick fur, the limb may lie on the dorsal-lumbar region.


Tips

Former members:

  • Ageneral appearance: Seen in conjunction, they are leaden.
  • Hshoulders and arms:  The shoulders are oblique and muscular. The length of the humerus visibly corresponds to that of the scapula.
  • Forearm:  The forearms are vertical and parallel.  They are well muscled and strong boned.  The length of the forearms clearly corresponds to that of the arm.
  • CArpos:  They are located in the extension of the line of the forearm.
  • Metacarpus: Solid. Seen in profile, are slightly oblique.
  • Previous feet: Small and round. Fingers are well together and arched. The pads are pigmented.

Later members:

  • Ageneral appearance: Seen in conjunction, they are leaden. Although it is not valued, the presence of dewclaws is not penalized.
  • Thighs: They are well muscled. The coxofemoral angle is about 80°.
  • PinErna: Oblique, they form an angle of about 120° with the femur. Hock: Delgado, well defined. Its angle is approximately 160°.
  • Metatarsals: They are vertical.
  • Pinis later: Small, round. Fingers are well together and arched. The pads are pigmented.

Movement:

Light and loose, but it doesn't cover much ground. During the movement the top line remains firm and the dog does not waver. Piel: It is thin and adheres well to the body in each of its parts. It is pink, although it may be pigmented.

Mantle

Plink: It is one of the characteristics of this breed, since that's where its name is derived. It's soft, loose, cottony, never hard or rough. Hair is dense, abundant and can be very slightly wavy.

Codor: Background color: white.

On the ears some light gray traces are accepted (mixture of white hairs and black hairs)  or roan red (mixture of white hairs and tawny hairs. In all other parts of the body such traces are tolerated as long as they do not modify the general white appearance of the coat.; but they are not wanted.



Size and weight:

Tby hand:

  • Ideal size: for the males: 26 - 28 cm.,
  • For the females: 23 - 25 cm..

With a tolerance of 2 cm for the top size and 1 cm for bottom size.

Pthat:    

  • Males:  4 kg, up to a maximum of 6 kg.
  • Hblaze: 3,5 kg up to a maximum of 5 kg.


Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

Serious misconduct:

  • Flat or overly domed skull; narrow skull.
  • Snout: disproportion between skull / muzzle correlation.
  • light eyes, too almond or salty Ectropion, entropion.
  • Too short, presented backwards (ears in pink). Very short ear hairs.
  • Neck too short or thin; sunk in the shoulders.
  • Top line too convex or sunken.
  • Horizontal or narrow croup.
  • Straight shoulders.
  • Limbs that deviate inward or outward, elbows off, hocks wide open or closed, straight angulations
  • Too short hair, too wavy or curly.
  • Partial or very light pigmentation of the eyelids or lips. Discolored nose or traces of discolored spots.

disqualifying fouls:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.

Cgeneral type characteristics

  • Lack of ethnic characteristics that make overall, the animal is not sufficiently similar to its peers of the same breed.
  • Size and weight that deviate from the limits and tolerances of the standard.

Cparticular characteristics of type

  • Bowed nasal bridge
  • Prominent eyes, with features of dwarfism; eyes too light; gaze eyes.
  • Raised or semi-raised churches.
  • Tail that does not reach the hock; set high.

Fully screwed(forming a closed curl); attached to the back or thigh;  vertical position.

Absence of tail.

  • atypical hair, ensortijado; woolly or silky.
  • Coat with abundant spots;  any pure black stain.
  • Total absence of pigmentation in one eyelid, nose or lips.

Anormalities

  • Upper or lower prognathism with loss of contact, vertically separated and open incisors.
  • Absence of teeth (except the PM1 and M3).


N.B.:
  • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
  • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

TRADUCCION: Mrs. IRIS Carrillo. Official language: FR.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Toliara, Coton, Cotie (English).
2. Coton (French).
3. Coton, Baumwollhund (German).
4. Coton, Nenhum (Portuguese).
5. Coton, Cotie (español).

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
USA FCI 263 . Retrievers

Origin: United States
Character: Active and protective
Weight: 25 to 36 Kg
Height: 56 to 66 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 13 years

The Chesapeake is a hunting dog, pure and simple.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

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Characteristics "Chesapeake Bay Retriever"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Chesapeake Bay Retriever" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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History

When a British brig was wrecked off the coast of Maryland in 1807, part of the cargo that was rescued included two Newfoundland dogs. Called Sailor and Canton, they were found to have excellent retrieval skills. The locals raised them with local dogs, and became the ancestors of the "Chesapeake Retriever". Other races that may have contributed to the composition of the Chesapeake were the «Flat-coated Retriever" and the "Curly-coated Retriever«.

The result was a hard Retriever that he was ready and willing to endure the harsh and icy Chesapeake Bay being able to recover from 100 to 200 ducks a day. The first dogs came only in dark brown, but now any shade of brown, sedge or dead grass is acceptable.

The American Kennel Club registered your first Chessie, called Sunday, in 1878. The Chesapeake is ranked 48 breeds registered by the AKC, under the 41 a decade.

Physical characteristics

Distinctive features include eyes very clear, yellow or amber, rear quarters as high or slightly higher than the shoulders, and a double layer which tends to wave on shoulders, the neck, back and loins.

The Raincoats feels slightly oily and often is associated with a slight musky odor. three basic colors are usually seen on race: the brown, which it includes all shades from light brown to a deep dark brown; sedge, ranging from reddish yellow to bright red and brown tones; and dead grass in all shades, ranging from a faded tan to a muted straw color.

The breed standard states that the target may also appear, but it should be limited to the chest, the belly, the toes or back of feet. The head is round and wide with an average stop and muzzle. The lips are thin, and ears are small and medium leather. The Forelegs should be straight with good bone. The hindquarters are especially strong and the toes webbed as excellent swimming ability is important to the Chesapeake.

This breed is also known for its large and powerful chest, used to break ice when submerged in cold water while duck hunting.

Character and skills

The "Chesapeake Retriever" is highly appreciated for its alert and cheerful disposition., his intelligence, his calm demeanor and his affectionate nature and protective. The value, the willingness to work, vivacity, good sense of smell, the intelligence, The enjoyment of the water and especially the general quality and dispositions must take priority when selecting and breeding the "Chesapeake Retriever.". Extreme shyness or aggression are not desirable in this breed, whether the animal is used as a hunting dog or pet.

In the countryside, the Chesapeake he is a serious worker and has even been called neurotic in his eagerness to find fallen birds. It's not out there to play. The Chesapeake They are known for their excellent vision and memories when it comes to seeing where birds fall and remembering where to go to collect them.. His favorite activity is hunting for ducks.

When you train, respects their learning ability. Don't continue training him long after it's clear he knows what to do. The perfect Chesapeake is not prepared by the breeder. any dog, no matter how pleasant it, detestable levels can develop barking, excavation and other undesirable behavior if you are bored, untrained or unsupervised.

Did you know??

The Chessie not designed to be a companion, is a hunting dog, pure and simple. And not just any old hunting dog… He is a waterfowl dog and lives to get wet in pursuit of his feathered prey..

The health of the Chesapeake Retriever

According to a survey conducted in 2005 by the American Chesapeake Club, the most common health problems seen in the breed are hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and other eye problems, cancer, degenerative myelopathy and hypothyroidism. This breed can also be prone to a bleeding disorder called von Willebrand disease.

Find a breeder who uses the newly available genetic test for degenerative myelopathy, a form of progressive weakness and paralysis of the limbs. Although DM is rare, It is incurable and crippling. Not all dogs that test positive in the test of DM develop the disease, but farmers who try their race for this condition are probably the most conscientious.

The test can be used to determine whether a puppy's parents are clean, they are carriers or are at risk; a puppy whose parents are clean – neither carriers nor at risk – also will be. A puppy two carrier parents will be at risk, and a puppy parent with a carrier may be at risk. Even dogs tested for having two copies of the gene never show symptoms of the disease., but the status of the parents of your puppy, and his own dog, It can help you be aware of the early warning signs.

Careful breeders test their breeding dogs for genetic diseases and only breed the healthiest and best looking dogs., but sometimes mother nature has other ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good husbandry practices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that in most cases dogs can still live a good life. If you're going to have a puppy, ask the breeder about the ages of the dogs in their lines and what they died of.

Remember that after hosting a new puppy home ut, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keeping a Chesapeake Retriever at an appropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to prolong its life.. Make the most of your preventative abilities to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

Chesapeake Retriever Grooming

The Chesapeake has a tough, oily outer coat over a dense undercoat, fine and wooly. The dirt and debris are easily removed with a rubber brush. The undercoat is very clear in spring, so be prepared to brush the dog more frequently during this time to prevent loose hair from collecting on clothing and furniture..

Give the Chessie Fresh water rinse after it has been in salt water or has swum in the mud of a pond or lake, but to keep the resistance of the coat to water, avoid bathing unless absolutely necessary. That can be as little as twice a year.

The rest is basic care. Keep your ears clean and dry so they don't get infected, and trim nails as needed, usually every two weeks. Brush your teeth for general good health and fresh breath.

«Chesapeake Retriever» Images

credits:

1. A Chesapeake Bay Retriever by Keith Rousseau at en.wikipedia / CC BY-SA
2. Chesapeaker Bay retriever by Nevilley / CC BY-SA
3. Male, Chesapeake Bay Retriever competing in the conformation ring by George Makatura / Public domain
4. Chesapeaker Bay retriever by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1407301
5. Chesapeaker Bay retriever by https://pixabay.com/es/photos/perros-mascotas-el-agua-1582148/
6. Chesapeake Bay Retriever by Diane – HTTPS://flic.kr/p/6k1uFQ
7. chesapeake bay retriever by https://www.peakpx.com/611264/chesapeake-bay-retriever
8. Brown Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the snow, carrying a plant part in its snout by Will Thomas / CC BY

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FCI breed standard Chesapeake Bay Retriever

FCIFCI - Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Retriever

Alternative names:

1. Chessie, CBR, Chesapeake (English).
2. Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chesapeake (French).
3. Chesapeake Bay Retriever (German).
4. Chesapeake bay retriever (Portuguese).
5. Chessie, CBR, Chesapeake (español).

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Romagna Water Dog
Italia FCI 298 . Water Dogs

Origin: Italy
Character: Docile and sociable
Weight: Male: 13 - 16 kg, Female: 11 - 14 kg
Height: Male: 43 - 48 cm., Female: 41 - 46 cm.
Life expectancy: 15 - 17 years

Romagna Water Dog

The Romagna Water Dog not suitable for sedentary people or living in the city.

Content

History

The Lagotto Romagnolo, o «Perro de agua de Romagna», descended from the Italian dogs that were used to recover game from the water. In fact, su nombre significa «Perro de los lagos de Romaña» en italiano, reflecting its original use and the northern Italian region from which it came, the Romaña.

It was used at least since the Italian Renaissance for this task, especially in the swamps and lagoons present in his native region. In addition to keeping their masters company and watching over their homes, he was also very good at recovering dead ducks that were in the water. They are the Italian equivalent of the Spanish Spaniel and the Irish Spaniel.. Many specialists believe that Romagna Water Dog is the oldest breed of Retrievers and that it is the distant ancestor of many more recent races, as the Golden Retriever, the Portuguese Water Dog and the Poodle. It is also believed to be one of the oldest Italian dog breeds.

The first trace of a similar animal dates back to the 15th century, and more specifically to 1474, in a fresco called Parete dell’Incontro, painted by italian Andrea Mantegna. It was also described by the philosopher Erasmus (1466 – 1536) and appeared in some works of the engraver Marcantonio Raimondi (1480 – 1534).

Later, in the XVIII century, the famous naturalist Carl von Linné (1707-1778) described a Mediterranean Spaniel that closely resembled the Romagna Water Dog.

Towards the end of the 19th century, much of the marshes in the area were drained into farmland, leaving the Romagna Water Dog jobless. But, farmers and other owners soon discovered that he had a great talent for finding truffles, highly appreciated in the world of gastronomy. In fact, this dog's excellent sense of smell, combined with his thick fur that protected him from the branches, brambles and other weeds, made it very efficient. This change of use also implied certain changes in the traits of the breed: his primitive hunting instinct weakened, while he developed an iron concentration very useful in the search for truffles. These two facts were combined so that you would not be distracted by the game when you were working.

But, the number of people searching for truffles was much less than the number of people hunting. As a result, the breed's population decreased dramatically, so that by the middle of the 20th century there were only a few Romagna Water Dog. It also, truffle hunters weren't really interested in developing a breed in their own right: as long as the dog was good at his task, they seemed fine. Consequently, at the beginning of the 20th century there was a certain decrease in interest in the selection of this dog and several poorly thought-out crosses were made with other breeds.

The rescue and diffusion of the breed in the 20th century

Over the years 70, some thought that the Lagotto Romagnolo had completely disappeared. But, there were still some in Italy, and some passionate breeders took important steps to preserve them. The group was led by Quintino Toschi, breeder and judge of Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI), the main canine organization in the country. With the support of the veterinarian Antonio Marsiano and from another lover of the Lagotto, Lodovico Babini, a selection program was launched to save the dog from the extinction that hung over him. In 1988, they founded a breed club, the Club Italiano Lagotto, and they did a great job to get the breed to develop again in good condition.

The work carried out by this group was a success and allowed the Lagotto Romagnolo was recognized by the ENCI in 1992.

Then it began to be known and spread abroad, particularly in Europe (France, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Great Britain…), but also much beyond, as in Australia and the United States. Although in some of these countries truffles are not as abundant as in Romagna, the Lagotto found its place in families as a guard and companion dog. It is also possible to find them - although much more rarely- in the water courses, as hunting retrievers.

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) recognized the breed provisionally in 1995. Ten years later, in 2005, granted him full recognition.

In 1997, was founded the Unione Mondiale dei Club Lagotto Romagnolo (Lagotto Romagnolo Club World Union), in view of the worldwide expansion of the breed. Chaired by the Dr. Giovanni Morsiani, allowed to preserve the original traits of the breed and coordinate quality breeding programs around the world.

That same year a breed club was founded in the United States., the Lagotto Club of America.

In 2001, the American Kennel Club (AKC) agreed to enroll the Lagotto in its Foundation Stock Service, a prerequisite for full recognition that occurred in 2015. The other reference organization in the United States, the United Kennel Club (UKC), recognized her in 2006.

in Canada, the Lagotto Romagnolo debuted in 1999. The first specimen imported into the country came from a famous Italian kennel called Farnie. That same year a first calf was created in Alberta. Others followed him in 2000 and 2004, respectively in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Although these pioneer hatcheries no longer exist today, contributed greatly to the spread of the breed in the Canadian territory. The breed was provisionally recognized in 2012 by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), and then definitely in 2016.

Finally, en el Reino Unido, the romanian spaniel was accepted by the prestigious Kennel Club in the year 2000.

Photo: «Lagotto romagnolo» de 6 meses by XTY78, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Distribution and popularity

After having been on the verge of extinction half a century ago, the Romagna Water Dog seems to be as popular today in its home country as it was at some point in its history, and it is even more and more successful.

Like this, while the number of annual registrations in the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI) was around the 1.500 early in the decade 2010, reached the 2.000 in 2014 and even approached the 2.500 at the end of the decade.

In France, the Romagna Water Dog has quickly conquered hearts. At the beginning of the 21st century, the number of dogs registered each year in the LOF (Book of French Origins) you could count on the fingers of one hand. A midyear 2000 he was already in his fifties, and then shot up to exceed 300 at the end of the decade. The success of Lagotto did not stop in the decade of 2010, quite the contrary: they ended up with some 500 births per year.

In Switzerland, the Lagotto is also well represented. According to statistics from the official Amicus database, in 2017 was the 28th most represented breed in the country, at around 3.500 animals.

On the other hand, in the UK it is much more discreet, although it seems that it begins to break through. Since the decade of 2000 until early next, there was no more than 20 or 30 births per year registered in the Kennel Club. But, this figure reached about 50 in the mid 2010, and then tripled in no time, to the point of ending the decade with more than 150 by year.

The Lagotto Romagnolo it is also small in the United States. The Lagotto Romagnolo ranks in the middle of the breed ranking based on number of annual AKC registrations, around the post 100.

But, the breed has spread throughout the world in recent decades, with a success in some countries that was not easy to imagine. This is the case of Australia, where the first records in the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) go back to the year 2000. Just fifteen years later, in the middle of the Decade of 2010, the organization already counted between 300 and 400 annual births.

Physical characteristics

The Lagotto Romagnolo it is a small to medium sized dog, solid build and rather square profile. In fact, its length should be approximately equal to its height at the withers. They give an overall impression of robustness and strength.

The back is straight and muscular, with a strong and slightly convex loin. The chest is well developed and reaches to the elbows.

The tail is covered with stiff, woolly hair.. It is not too high or too low and reaches the level of the hocks.

The front legs are well muscled with a fine but robust bone structure. Their feet are rounded and compact, with clenched fingers. As for the hind legs, they are very powerful, while still being well proportioned. The feet are a little more oval than the front ones, with slightly less arched fingers. On all legs, the pads are very resistant, the claws well curved and solid.

The skull is quite wide and slightly convex when viewed from the side. Neck is strong, muscular and much more massive in males than in females.

The ears are medium-sized and triangular in shape, but rather rounded at the tips. They are hanging and reach the level of the dog's jaws.

The eyes are round, large and quite far apart. Its color can be ocher, dark brown or hazelnut. Then already Romagna Water Dog a very attentive and lively expression.

The muzzle is quite wide and slightly shorter than the skull. Finish off with a nose that can range from flesh-colored to dark brown., it is quite large and has large nostrils.

The lips are rather thin and covered with long and somewhat bristly whiskers.. They cover powerful scissor-shaped jaws.

The skin is quite fine and pigmented. Goes from very light to dark brown, according to coat color.

The coat consists, first, in a highly water resistant underlayer. It is covered by a very dense top layer, curly and woolly. The tight curls give the impression that the dog is disheveled all over the body. The curls are a little looser on the head, showing the beard, the mustache and bushy eyebrows.

The coat can be whitish, white with brown or orange highlights, orange red, brownish red or completely brown (in any shade of this color). Tan markings are also allowed in all shades, regardless of the dog's coat color.

It is worth mentioning that the fur of the Lagotto Romagnolo takes time to acquire its characteristic appearance, since it is not until 2 or 3 years of age. In effect, her curls form only very gradually; when he is still a puppy, its fur is very soft.

Last, the breed is characterized by a certain sexual dimorphism. In addition to having a more solid neck than the female, the male is usually taller and more massive than the female.

Size and weight
    ▷ Male size: 43 – 48 cm.
    ▷ female size: 41 – 46 cm..
    ▷ Male weight: 13 – 16 kg
    ▷ female weight: 11 – 14 kg

Character and skills

The Lagotto Romagnolo is smart and lively, but he is also close to his family, with which he enjoys.

This is especially true of the very young., which makes it a very good dog breed choice for children. Their high energy level allows you to spend hours playing with them without getting tired. But, as with any of his peers, should never be left alone with a young child without adult supervision. This is all the more true as it has a relatively high energy level and could, for example, unintentionally pushing or even knocking down your young partner.

The Romagna Water Dog he also gets along very well with other dogs, whether they live in the same house or just pass each other on a walk. Having largely lost the strong hunting instinct of a few centuries ago, they can also get along with other animals such as cats, rodents and birds. If you have to share your home with one of them, coexistence is so much easier as it is established as soon as you get home. In any case, it is important to socialize him well from an early age and get him used to meeting representatives of other species: so you will have less desire to chase them throughout your life. In any case, if he is not well socialized and his hunting instinct tends to prevail, or if you do not respond perfectly to the call for attention, it may be preferable to walk it on a leash than in freedom.

The sense of smell is not the only one that is very acute in this dog. In fact, he also has excellent hearing, that allows you to hear from afar anyone who approaches you. It also, fully fulfills the role of alert dog, barking and warning his owner as soon as an unknown person approaches his house. But, your role ends there: as it is not one of those who threaten or impress, not really a good watchdog.

The Lagotto Romagnolo tends to keep some distance from strangers at first, even if they are invited by their master and the introductions are done correctly: it may be a while before they trust. But, once well socialized and educated, he ends up getting used to their presence and is very friendly with them. In fact, some of the breed representatives are open enough to be used as psychological support dogs, visiting hospitals, schools or even prisons, and bringing comfort wherever they go.

To accept new people, you have to be comfortable in your own home, as well as on their paws. As such, should be physically active for at least one hour daily, for example, through walks, games, puzzles or dog sports like agility or flyball. His physical abilities and his resistance also allow him to happily accompany the sportsmen in their races., mountain bike rides or hikes. But, it can also be a good match for retired people, as long as they stay active enough and can get it out enough every day. In any case, how you tend to get bored easily, It is convenient to offer you varied activities and regularly change the places of your walk.

Swimming is also a great way to get your dog to exercise.. In fact, the centuries that it has spent being used as a waterfowl retriever explain that it is a dog that loves water. He loves to swim and enjoys every moment he spends in a lake or river. One of his favorite games is to go to find and recover the objects that his master throws into the water..

If you are not given enough opportunity to exercise and get bored, or if it suffers a lack of attention from its owners (either because they are absent too often and for too long, or because they neglect him), the Romagna Water Dog is likely to develop a number of undesirable behaviors. In particular, may start barking untimely and become excessively loud. If you have access to a garden, can start digging holes to search for objects or food under the ground. Degrading objects or stealing food are also part of their history. All these behaviors are the sign of a psychological distress that is important to treat, and for which the owner is often responsible.

On the other hand, as long as their care and physical activity needs are respected, the Romagna Water Dog he is a very affectionate companion, that he does not stop appreciating the most cuddly moments and that he is very calm.

It also, as long as I have enough outings and activities, can be fully adapted to life in the city and in an apartment, although the ideal environment for him is still a house with access to a garden. But, it is not a question of relegating it to the bottom of the garden, for example in a kennel: I would hardly tolerate it and it would be very likely that symptoms of separation anxiety would appear.

Last, It should be noted that the female of the Lagotto Romagnolo reaches psychological maturity long before the male.

Education

The Lagatto Romagnolo he is intelligent and devoted: very eager to please, he has in his heart to understand what his owner wants, and meet your expectations. This makes it an easy dog ​​to train and suitable even for a beginner..

The most experienced people can go a long way in their education, because it was selected to quickly understand complex commands. It is not by chance that he often shines in obedience competitions.

Having said that, the practice in which you can excel the most is, of course, the hunt for truffles, allowing you to exploit your developed sense of smell. This does not require a great effort, since it is very easy to train a truffle dog, as long as you know how to do it.

Whatever your future mission, it is best to base the training of the Romagna Water Dog in fun and varied exercises. In effect, his intelligence and alertness mean that he can get bored quickly if the sessions are repetitive. It is also important not to go for methods that are too strict for your taste.; it is better to bet on positive reinforcement, that motivates you to learn and makes things easier.

In any case, the fact that he is docile and obedient does not exempt you from having clear house rules, and to teach you quickly. As with any dog, You have to decide from the beginning what you can do and what you are not allowed to do., and try to keep it after, that is to say, be consistent over time. This consistency should also apply from one family member to another.: everyone must enforce the same rules, uniformly. If these conditions are not respected, the child is likely confused, having difficulty understanding what is expected of him, what is and what is not allowed.

Health

The Lagotto Romagnolo it is a generally resistant dog: when you are not experiencing any major health problems, can live long enough until 17 years, which is significantly above the average of its congeners that have such a template.

It also, its thick coat protects it not only from water and humidity, but also from the cold. Therefore, it can live very well in significantly less accommodating climates than its native Italy., its origins explain why it is not particularly sensitive to high temperatures.

Despite his generally good health, It, like all races, particularly susceptible to certain diseases, in this case, is about:

  • The Hip Dysplasia, a disease whose onset may be favored by a hereditary predisposition, which especially affects medium to large sized dogs.This is an abnormal conformation of the hip joint, that can cause pain, lameness and some difficulty moving.It also promotes the formation ofosteoarthritis aAs the animal ages, if the problem is detected early, some surgeries can delay the effects of the disease or relieve symptoms;
  • The Dysplasiadelcodo, a developmental problem of the elbow joint that causes pain or lameness., also leads to the development ofosteoarthritis.Like hip, a hereditary predisposition can increase the probability of its occurrence. It is possible to limit the consequences thanks to a surgical intervention, to be done as soon as possible;
  • The juvenile epilepsy, an inherited disease of the nervous system characterized by seizures, generally observable from the first 5 to 9 puppy weeks.In most cases, symptoms go away on their own around the 4 months of age, although some dogs with the disease continue to experience occasional episodes of seizures well into adulthood.The gene that originates it is particularly widespread in Lagotto Romagnolo: according to the data provided by the laboratories that carry out the tests that allow the disease to be identified (Optigen in the United States, Mydogdna in Germany and Genoscoper in Finland) 46. % of the representatives of the tested breed carry it., only 3% of the total population actually suffer from the symptoms of the disease;
  • The ataxia cerebelosa, a neurological disease causing an inherited movement coordination disorder., it is also a source of involuntary muscle contractures problems.There is no treatment forla ataxia cerebelosa, whose symptoms worsen and lead todog euthanasiaabout two years after its appearance;
  • Abiotrofia cerebelosa, a nerve condition that can be inherited and is caused by the degeneration of certain brain cells. Its main symptoms are tremors and inappropriate movements, especially when facing an obstacle.There is no cure for this disease, but it does not cause physical suffering to the dog. However, as the situation progressively worsens, there comes a time when the disability is too severe, so euthanasia is recommended;
  • Distrofia neuroaxonal, which corresponds to an accumulation of various substances in neurons. It is the particular cause of head tremors, balance disorders or even falls. These symptoms usually appear in the puppy's first month. There is no treatment for this potentially hereditary disease, which very often leads to the euthanasia of the animal;
  • Lysosomal storage disease, an inherited neurological disorder that often leads to euthanasia., is at the origin of uncoordinated movements and loss of balance. According to a study published in 2015 en la revista científica PLOS Genetics y titulado «Missense in the ATG4D gene links aberrant autophagy with neurodegenerative vacuolar storage disease«, approximately 12% of the Lagotti are carriers of the genetic mutation at the origin of this disease There is no cure and things are only getting worse;Therefore, an affected subject dies very young or ends up being euthanized.
  • The waterfall, a disease causing progressive loss of vision due to clouding of the lens, sometimes inherited and mainly affecting the elderly, can be cured with surgery;
  • Infections ofear (otitis, etc.), due to the hanging shape of his ears.

It also, the Romagna Water Dog also poses a risk of being overweight. Not to be taken lightly, since being overweight can lead to various health problems, but also aggravate pathologies already present in the affected animal.

But, Many of the diseases to which the breed is exposed are or may be of hereditary origin., the utmost vigilance is required when choosing acreator of Lagotto Romagnolo.A professional worthy of the name, as well as ensuring that your puppies benefit from good socialization from their first weeks, is committed to maximizing the chances that they will be and stay healthy. To achieve this, is in charge of carefully selecting its breeders, making them pass various genetic tests to avoid any transmission to their descendants of a possible hereditary defect., must be able to present the results of such tests, that may also have been done on the little ones themselves., must present a veterinary certificate attesting to the good health of the puppy whose adoption is being considered, as well as your health or vaccination history, the latter in particular confirms that the animal has received the various required vaccinations.

Once the latter returns to his new home, It is worth remembering that a dog is particularly vulnerable during its first few months., inappropriate physical activities (too long and / or too intense) can easily cause injury, but also affect the proper development of bones and joints, with potentially long-lasting consequences., it is better to wait for him to reach adulthood to take him for long walks or hunt for truffles for hours, for example. This is even more true that this breed is particularly prone to some joint problems (Hip Dysplasiaandelbow dysplasia).

From then on, it is not because you are an adult that you should no longer worry about your health. Throughout your life, should benefit like any dog ​​from rigorous monitoring, including a visit to the vet once a year, and even more regularly when you are older, this allows the professional to perform a complete check-up of your health, and sometimes detect a problem that a less informed eye like the owner's could not, yet, This is also the perfect time to take any booster dose.

In addition to the diseases against which the latter protect you, it is also necessary to ensure that you are permanently protected against parasites and the risks they imply.So, It is the responsibility of the owner to renew the antiparasitic treatments of his companion throughout the year.This is even more important for people who spend a lot of time outdoors..

Life expectancy

13 years

Food

Feeding a Romagna Water Dog not particularly difficult: a balanced and good quality industrial feed is perfectly adequate. But, it is important to choose products and establish portions adapted to their age, health and physical activity level.

The latter can vary significantly during the year, especially in the case of an individual used for truffle hunting during the winter season. It is then necessary to adjust upwards the amount of food that is given each day, so that you benefit from a sufficient energy supply and can work in good conditions. On the other hand, once the period in question has ended, servings should return to normal level, to prevent you from suffering from overweight problems.

When the dog is young, the ration must be adapted to the growth period in which it is. This is especially important because an inappropriate diet could be detrimental to the puppy's physical development.: if the food is too rich or is given in too large quantities, could grow too fast, which could lead to joint problems. Otherwise, insufficient nutrition could cause deficiencies and growth problems.

This is especially true because the Lagotto Romagnolo is easily prone to obesity. That is why it is important to pay attention to the evolution of your weight and weigh it twice a month.. If a discrepancy is observed, which is confirmed or even increased in the following measurements, it is necessary to visit the vet. Only a professional can safely determine the cause of weight gain, which may not be related to the dog's diet or activity level, but with a disease or a treatment, for example. Once the cause of the problem has been identified, the vet will be able to advise how to remedy it and return the dog to a healthy weight.

In any case, the fact that the Romagna Water Dog being prone to obesity implies that some caution should be exercised regarding the use of treats, although they can be very useful, especially in the context of training. The ideal is to opt for low-calorie products and deduct their caloric intake from your daily ration.

This propensity to be overweight also justifies dividing your daily ration into multiple meals.: even if I have a sweet tooth, less likely to order food when you know another is waiting for you later.

Last, like any dog, the Lagotto Romagnolo a bowl of clean, fresh water should always be available to you.

Grooming

The Lagotto Romagnolo is covered in thick, curly fur that needs a lot of maintenance.

First of all, it is necessary to brush it about twice a week, to avoid knot formation. The longer the coat, more important is to take the opportunity to examine it to remove dirt and other weeds, and undo the knots, especially around the joints: this will prevent injury or irritation caused by rubbing. It is also a good idea to get in the habit of examining your fur after a long period in a humid environment or with very dense vegetation..

On the other hand, sheds very little and has no seasonal molting periods. If we add to this that he does not drool much, This makes it an especially appreciated companion for people who are very attached to cleanliness., but also for those who suffer from allergies. Thus, are often presented as a hypoallergenic dog breed, but you have to remember that none of them is 100% hypoallergenic and that the amount of allergens emitted can vary significantly from one individual to another, even within the same race. So, there is nothing to replace a test in real conditions, consisting of spending a few hours in the company of the animal whose adoption is being considered.

Regarding the bathroom, a monthly frequency is adequate to keep the dog's coat clean. Lagotto Romagnolo, without affecting its natural ability to resist water and inclement weather. But, it is important to use a mild shampoo specially designed for dogs, otherwise your skin will be damaged, and do not dry or brush it after bathing, which could damage her beautiful curls.

It also, their hairs grow quickly and require regular trimming, at the rate of some 3 or 4 times a year. The latter can be done by a professional dog groomer or directly by its owner., if he knows how to do it.

Ears of the Lagotto Romagnolo require rigorous maintenance, since its hanging shape and the hairs that grow around it constitute fertile ground for the development of infections caused by the accumulation of moisture and dirt. So, it is imperative to examine and clean them weekly, as well as after every long outing in nature. This is especially important if the animal has been in a humid environment or has been swimming., and it is important to dry it well. It also, it is recommended to regularly trim the hair around the ears to prevent wax and dirt from settling there.

You should also check your eyes weekly and clean the area around them if they are dirty.. Hair around the eyes can cause infections to develop there too. If to that we add that they can obstruct the vision of the dog, the interest of cutting them regularly is easily understood.

Regarding the teeth, they must be brushed regularly to avoid the formation of dental plaque, which can itself be the cause of many oral problems. The ideal is daily brushing and, in any case, it is better not to brush less than once a week. In any case, it is advisable to systematically use a toothpaste intended for the canine species.

The claws of the Lagotto Romagnolo they tend to be much less demanding in terms of maintenance, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors: this usually allows them to file naturally. But, it is convenient to make sure that it really is so. In fact, if they get too long, can hinder the dog's movements, and even hurt you a lot if they break. If you hear them rubbing against the ground when walking on hard surfaces, It is a sign that you have to cut them manually.

Whether the fur, the ears, the eyes, teeth or even claws, take care of a Lagotto Romagnolo requires mastering a series of gestures. If they are not necessarily complex, better make sure you do them correctly, not only for good results, but also and above all so as not to risk hurting your partner, or even injure him. So, the first time it may be wise to make an appointment with the vet or a groomer, to learn from a professional how to proceed. In any case, it is advisable to accustom your pet to this type of manipulation as soon as possible, Since, otherwise, maintenance sessions could be especially unpleasant for you.

Utility

Originally, the Lagotto Romagnolo used -and selected- to retrieve game that fell into the water. This selection explains its particularly waterproof coat and its very pronounced taste for swimming..

Since the end of the 19th century, after the drying up of many swamps in its Romagna natal, dedicates body and soul to the search for truffles. Today, it is the only breed of dog that is bred specifically for this task. Her highly developed sense of smell and her innate propensity to search by digging holes make her a true expert in this field..

He is also an excellent companion dog today, that is sociable and easy to train. They are suitable for beginners and are especially suited to families, especially those who are quite active. They are especially popular with those allergic to dogs, since they shed very little hair and only release a small amount of allergenic proteins. But, no dog can be considered 100% hypoallergenic, therefore compatibility cannot be guaranteed: there is nothing to replace a trial period of several hours with the person whose adoption is being considered.

Wide awake, the Lagotto Romagnolo It is also an excellent alert dog that does not hesitate to bark when an unfamiliar person approaches its home. On the other hand, can't really take on the role of watchdog, since they are not aggressive or threatening to strangers, and it would be very unlikely that they would chase them away.

On the other hand, His excellent sense of smell obviously works wonders in crawling competitions and, of course, in the romps. They can also be distinguished in dog sports that highlight their great energy and intelligence., like agility, flyball or obedience.

Last, due to his friendly and always uniform temperament, sometimes used as a therapy dog, for example in hospitals, schools or prisons.

Price

In France and Belgium, the price of a puppy Lagotto Romagnolo ranges between 800 and 1.500 EUR, and the average is about 1.100 EUR.

in your country of origin, Italy, you have to tell about 600 to 1400 EUR. For a person who doesn't live very far, import may be an option to consider, since there are many more farms there, and therefore a greater offer.

in Canada, breeders usually ask for an amount that is around 2400 canadian dollars. But, patience is often necessary, since the small number of breeders in the country makes it common to find yourself on a waiting list. This is especially true if you are looking for a puppy of a certain color..

The amount to pay to adopt a puppy from Lagotto Romagnolo in the United States it ranges from 1.800 and 2.500 American dollars.

In the case of an import from abroad, It is advisable to bear in mind that additional costs must be added to the purchase price: administrative expenses, quarantine, transport…

In any case, whatever the country, the price that is asked depends on the prestige of the kennel and the lineage from which the puppy comes, as well as its intrinsic characteristics, especially on the physical plane, that is to say, its greater or lesser conformity with the standard. It also, it is this point that explains why important price differences are sometimes observed within the same litter.

Characteristics "Romagna Water Dog"

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Images "Romagna Water Dog"

Photos:

1 – «Perro de agua de Romagna» by https://pixabay.com/es/photos/lagotto-romagnolo-perro-cachorro-4272671/
2 – «Perro de agua de Romagna» en la Exposición Canina Mundial de Poznań by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – «Perro de agua de Romagna» La Gottis Campione by Flickr
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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group 8: Retrievers, Hunting Lifting Dogs, Water Dogs.
  • Section 3: Water Dogs. .

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs – Section 3: Water Dogs ⓘ
  • – AKC – Sporting ⓘ
  • – ANKC – Group 3 (Gundogs) ⓘ
  • – CKC – Sporting Dogs ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Gundog ⓘ
  • – NZKC – Gundog ⓘ
  • – UKC – Gun Dogs ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Romagna Water Dog"

Origin:
Italy

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
30.09.2019

Use:

Truffle hunting dog.



General appearance:

Its size ranges from small to medium; well balanced, es poderoso y de apariencia rústica. Their fur is dense, shaggy and curly.


important proportions:

The dog is almost as tall as he is long (almost square). Head length measures 4/10 the height at the withers. The length of the skull should be slightly more than the length of the muzzle. The depth of the chest is less than 50% (a few 44%) the height at the withers.



Behavior / temperament:

Su don natural para la búsqueda y su buen olfato han hecho que esta raza sea muy eficiente para buscar trufas. The ancient hunting instinct has been modified by genetic selection, so your work is not distracted by the smell of prey. The Lagotto is manageable, Undemanding, enthusiastic, loving, very attached to its owner and easy to train. Also a very good companion and an excellent watchdog.

Head:

Seen from above, trapezoidal in shape and moderately wide; the upper longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle are slightly divergent.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: It is wide in the region of the zygomatic arches, and it is as long as it is wide. Seen on side, from occiput to naso-frontal depression, must be longer than the muzzle. It is slightly convex and tends to flatten at the back of the skull. Well developed frontal sinuses, Eyebrows marked, the pronounced mid-frontal sulcus, occipital crest short and underdeveloped, slightly marked supraorbital fossa.
  • Stop: Not too pronounced, but obvious.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Large with wide open and mobile nostrils. Strongly pronounced middle groove. In profile, la nariz continúa en el mismo nivel que el hocico y sobresale muy ligeramente desde el borde frontal de los labios. El color varía de marrón claro a oscuro, depending on the color of the coat.
  • Snout: Very wide, slightly shorter than the skull, its depth is only slightly less than the length. The muzzle is slightly wedge-shaped and gives a rather blunt profile. The nasal bridge has a straight profile.
  • Lips: The lips are not too thick; they are rather tight, de manera que la mandíbula determina el perfil inferior del hocico. The lips are covered with a rather shaggy long haired mustache. Seen from the front, los labios forman un amplio semicírculo. El color del borde de los labios varía de marrón claro a oscuro.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Mandíbulas fuertes con ramas casi rectas y cuerpo mandibular relativamente amplio. Scissor or pincer bite with well-developed white full teeth. A slight reverse scissor bite is acceptable.
  • Cheeks: Flat.
  • Eyes: Big but never over the top, round, completely fill the eye socket and are quite far apart. The color of the iris ranges from ocher to hazelnut and dark brown, depending on the color of the coat. Los párpados están bien ajustados y el color varía de marrón claro a oscuro. Very well developed eyelashes. Look alert, lively and cheerful expression.
  • Ears: Medians in proportion to the head, triangular with rounded tips; its base is rather broad; inserted just above the zygomatic arches. Hanging at rest or slightly elevated when the dog is attentive. If they stretch towards the nose they should reach 1/4 the length of the muzzle. La parte interior de la aurícula también está cubierta de pelo.

     

Neck:

Strong, muscular, delgado, its cross section is oval; well inserted from the nape of the neck and absolutely free of dewlap, slightly arched. En los machos el perímetro del cuello puede llegar al doble de su longitud. The length of the neck is slightly less than the total length of the head.

Body:

Compacto y fuerte, the same length as your height at the withers.

  • top line: Straight from the withers to the rump.
  • Cross: Rises above the level of the rump; the highest points of the scapulae are not too close together but set high and lean back well.
  • Back: Straight, very muscular.
  • Pork loin: Short, very strong, slightly convex profile. The width is equal to or slightly greater than its length.
  • Rump: Long, wide, muscular, slightly tilted.
  • Breast : Well developed, reaching to the elbows. Although quite narrow in the front, from the sixth rib it widens towards the back.
  • Bottom line and belly: Sección esternal larga en forma de una línea recta; luego levemente retraído

Tail:

Insertion neither too high nor too low tapering towards the end. When hanging, it should barely reach the hock. Is covered in woolly or somewhat chalky hair. At rest wears scimitar-shaped; when attentive decidedly elevated. When working or excited you can carry it on your back, but never curled.

Tips

Former members:
  • General appearance: Regular, upright viewed from the front and in profile.
  • Shoulder: Long shoulder blades, well leaning back (52 ° -55 °), muscular, strong and tightly attached to the chest, but with a free movement.
  • Arm: muscular, thin bone structure, the same length as the scapula, su inclinación respecto al horizontal es de 58º - 60º.
  • Elbows: Well attached to the chest but not too tight, covered with thin skin; parallel to the mid-sagittal plane of the body like the arms. La punta del codo se encuentra en una línea vertical desde el extremo posterior de la escápula al suelo.
  • Forearm: Perfectly vertical, long, with compact and strong bones of oval section.
  • Carpo: Visto desde el frente en una línea vertical con el antebrazo; fine, robust and mobile; markedly protruding pisiform bone.
  • Metacarpus: Somewhat thinner and thinner in bone compared to the forearm, it is thin and flexible. In profile, forming an angle of 75 ° -80 ° respecto al suelo.
  • Previous feet: Slightly round, compact, with arched and clenched fingers. Strong and curved nails. Well pigmented pads. Very well developed interdigital membranes.
Later members:
  • General appearance: Powerful, vertical position, seen from the back, well proportioned to the size of the dog and parallel.
  • Thigh: Long, con músculos bien definidos y visibles. The shaft of the femur has a marked inclination of 80 ° respecto al horizontal. The thigh is parallel to the median plane of the body.
  • Knee: The knee angle ranges from 130 ° -135 °.
  • Leg: Slightly longer than the thigh, of good bones and muscular, with marked muscle groove. Its inclination with respect to the horizontal is 50 ° a 55 °. Its direction is parallel to the median plane of the body.
  • Hock: Width, thick, delgado, with a marked and well angulated bone.
  • Metatarsus: Delgado, cylindrical, perpendicular to the ground. Without spurs.
  • Hind feet: Slightly more oval than the previous ones and the fingers somewhat less arched.

Movement:

Regular step; brisk and fast jog, galope por períodos cortos.

Skin

Thin, stuck all over the body, without wrinkles. La pigmentación de la piel en conexión con las membranas mucosas y la de las almohadillas varía de marrón claro a oscuro y muy oscuro.

Mantle

  • Fur: Wool texture, never braided to form fine cords, semi-rough texture with tight ring-shaped curls and visible undercoat. The curls should be evenly distributed throughout the body and tail., except in the head, where the curls are not so tight, forming abundant eyebrows, mustaches and beard. The cheeks are covered with thick hair. In the ears, hair tends to show looser curls, but it's still very wavy. No short hair in the ears. The outer hair and especially the sub hair are waterproof. If it is not trimmed, hair tends to become felt (ya que continúa creciendo), so a complete cut should be done at least once a year. Felt textured outer and inner hair should be removed periodically. El pelo recortado no debe tener más de cuatro centímetros y debe ser uniforme con la silueta del perro. Only in the head can it be longer, but not long enough to cover the eyes. In the area around the genitals and the anus the hair should be short. Hair should not be shaped or brushed like a Poodle or a Bichon Frise or be cut short to avoid curling or texture can be assessed. Any excess haircut will exclude the dog from being graded. The correct cut helps accentuate the natural look, rústico y típico de la raza.
  • Color: solid off-white, white with brown or orange spots, orange roan, ruano, brown (in different shades) with or without white, orange with or without white. Some dogs have a brown to dark brown mask. Tan stains are allowed (in different shades).


Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

  • Males: 43- 48 cm. (ideal height: 46 cm.).
  • females: 41- 46 cm. (ideal height: 43 cm.)

tolerance 1 cm more or less.

Weight:

  • Males: 13 - 16 kg.
  • females: 11 - 14 kg.


Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog., and the dog's ability to perform its traditional task.

disqualifying fouls:
  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Ejemplar atípico.
  • Converging axes of skull and muzzle.
  • Partial depigmentation and / the total.
  • Concave muzzle.
  • Enognathic bite
  • Pronounced prognathic bite.
  • Eyes gazeos.
  • Tail carried curled on the back; anuria the glue cut, either congenital or artificial.
  • amputated tail.
  • Hair not curly or trimmed too short.
  • Hair forming cords.
  • Carved cut.
  • Black hair color, black spots or black pigmentation.
  • Over or under the indicated size.


N.B.:
  • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
  • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

The latest changes are in bold

Via: FCI

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Lagotto Romagnolo (English).
2. Lagotto Romagnolo, Lagotto (French).
3. Lagotto Romagnolo (German).
4. Lagotto romagnolo (Portuguese).
5. Lagotto romagnolo, Lagotto de Romagna, Perro de laguna de Romagna (español).

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American Water Spaniel
Estados Unidos FCI 301 . Water Dogs

Origin: United States
Character: Friendly, active
Weight: 13 to 20 kg
Height: 38 to 45 cm.
Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

Perro de Agua Americano

The American Water Spaniel always delivered to work, He is obedient and easy to train..

Content

History

The American Water Spaniel It is a breed of dog originating in United States, little-known outside of North America.

Although the exact origins of the American Water Spaniel remain a mystery, experts agree that it probably developed in the first half of the 19th century in the Fox and Wolf river valleys of Wisconsin, an American state in the Great Lakes region.

During the conquest of the West in the 19th century, European settlers who moved to the Midwest regions of the United States brought their hunting dogs with them to help meet their food needs. Over the years, used various Old World breeds to create a new dog perfectly adapted to the peculiarities of hunting in the Great Lakes region. They needed a versatile animal with an excellent sense of smell, able to work both on land and in water, and expert in recovering downed waterfowl. They also wanted their companion to be compact enough to carry in a small boat or canoe., and could withstand the cold Wisconsin water temperatures.

It is not possible to know with total certainty which races were used to achieve this, but experts believe they were the English Water Spaniel (now extinct), the Irish Water Spaniel, the Curly-coated Retriever, the Poodle and the Sussex Spaniel or other type of Spaniel. Native American dogs were also used in the various crosses.

The small brown animal thus created was known at the time as American Brown Spaniel. It had thick curly fur that protected it from cold water and winter temperatures.. They were used to hunt and retrieve waterfowl, but also for hunting on land, like grouse, quail and pheasant, as well as the occasional rabbit. At the end of the 19th century, the American Brown Spaniel had made a name for itself in the Great Lakes region and enjoyed some popularity with Wisconsin hunters, Michigan y Minnesota.

But, the number of specimens of this breed began to decline rapidly at the beginning of the 20th century, due both to the reduction of the duck population in these areas and to changes in hunting practices. In fact, hunting became at that time a leisure activity, more than in a true feeding medium. It also, hunters began to prefer new European hunting dogs that were larger and more specialized in a specific type of hunting, already were Retrievers, Pointers or Spaniels.

Fortunately, the American Brown Spaniel had an ardent admirer in Dr.. Fred J. Pfeifer, based in New London, Wisconsin. Firmly convinced that this dog should be preserved and recognized, Pfeifer created a kennel dedicated to the breed, Wolf River Cattery, and set out to save it from extinction. He spared no effort to offer his puppies to all corners of the country, mostly through various advertisements.

The American Water Spaniel is probably one of the main races that contributed to the development of the Boykin Spaniel.

The recognition and dissemination of American Water Spaniel

The efforts of Fred Pfeifer and other enthusiasts who joined him paved the way for official recognition of the breed by the United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1920, with the name of American Water Spaniel. It was Pfeifer's own dog, called Curly Pfeifer, the first representative of the breed to be registered with the organization. The breed was also recognized by the Field Dog Stud Book in 1938 and by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1940.

The breed took much longer to be recognized in other parts of the world. Like this, acceptance by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) did not occur until 1979, followed shortly after by that of British Kennel Club in 1981. The Canadian Kennel Club it is also among the organizations that recognize the race.

Distribution and popularity

In United States, the American Water Spaniel still extremely rare today, with a world population estimated at about 3.000 specimens, most of them in the American Midwest, especially in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota y Michigan, where it is still very popular with hunters. The race occupies the position 165 (of something less than 200) in the breed classification of the American Kennel Club (AKC) depending on the number of annual registrations in the organization, and the situation has been comparable at least since the beginning of the 21st century. Obviously, the fact that it is one of only two sporting breeds developed in the United States (along with the Chesapeake Bay Retriever) does not seem to be enough to make her popular with the American public.

In the rest of the world, race is even more confidential.

In France, for example, There are less than 10 registrations per year in the Livre des Origines Françaises.

In Great Britain, the number of births registered with the Kennel Club is even zero most years.

Physical characteristics

The American Water Spaniel it is a compact dog, medium in size and well muscled. Designed to work in the icy waters and swampy shores of the Great Lakes region of the United States, they are perfectly equipped for it: the pads of its feet are thick, their toes are webbed and small enough to jump off a small boat without capsizing it. It also, their hips and hind legs are strongly developed, which gives it some propulsion force and prevents it from jamming. Like this, is able to break through even on wet hunting grounds.

The head is well proportioned to the body. ears are drooping. The eyes are long and wide, and they can be hazel colored, brown or amber. They contribute to a cheerful expression and a smart look. The nose is black or brown and the nostrils are well developed, which reminds us that this dog was designed to sniff out game. The nose is dominated by tight lips.

The American Water Spaniel has a dense undercoat that greatly protects it from water, extreme temperatures and branches. The top layer is of medium length and can have even waves or tight curls. The density of the latter can vary from one area of ​​the body to another.. In all cases, the head is covered with short, straight hair and the tail is moderately bushy.

It also, its top layer is naturally very oily to be waterproof and avoid scratches from vegetation. Thus, their fur has a strong odor, and can sometimes leave a greasy stain when rubbed against a wall or furniture.

The coat of the American Water Spaniel it is always uniform and liver-colored, chocolate or black, although a small amount of white hairs are sometimes found on the fingers or on the chest.

Last, sexual dimorphism is quite marked in this breed, since the males are, average, considerably heavier and more massive than females.

The standard the FCI is the same as the American Kennel Club. This indicates that the American Water Spaniel has a size ranging from the 38 to 45 cm and weigh in 13 to 20 kg. Some reaching a height of 50 cm and a weight of 23 kg. This not disqualifies them but costs them points.

Character and skills

Like most hunting dogs, the American Water Spaniel is full of energy and enthusiasm, and you need a good dose of daily exercise and mental stimulation to be balanced. As long as its owner meets your needs, either making them hunt, taking them for a run or letting them play with the children, They are excellent companion dogs..

In fact, he's basically a jolly dog, friendly and loving, eager to please their owners and who likes to spend time with them. You may also become especially fond of the person who dedicates the most time and attention to you., but he is still very friendly with the rest of the tribe.

Usually, have a strong affinity with the youngest, to the point of being a recommended dog breed with children. Inexhaustible, they love spending time with them, entertain them and participate in all kinds of activities with them, either on land or in the water. However, it is important to teach children to interact with them in a respectful way, to avoid any accident. In any case, no dog, whatever race he is and no matter how friendly he is, should be left unsupervised with a young child.

You can play all day and, At night, snuggle into your family's lap for a hug.

Sociable and affectionate with his family, the American Water Spaniel It, on the other hand, shy and suspicious of strangers, without showing aggressiveness. As a result, It may take several introductions before you finally decide to befriend someone you regularly meet..

Nor does he feel very comfortable with his companions, and can sometimes be territorial and aggressive towards them. But, if you share your home with one of them or with a cat, considers you as a full member of your family, so normally there is no problem. This is even more true if you are used to being with him from a young age..

The same cannot be said for a possible coexistence with a rodent or a bird., even if it starts when he is still very young. In fact, the hunting instinct that makes him chase these species when he finds them during his walks could lead him to do the same at any moment, and thus put an end to said coexistence.

Letting him live with a dog or cat is not without interest in any case., because his proximity to his masters makes him easily suffer from separation anxiety if he stays alone for more than a few hours. So it's likely to bark excessively, which can quickly become a source of tension with neighbors. The presence of a little companion can keep you busy and ease your anxieties., although the best is, Obviously, have your family at home as often as possible. In any case, this dog is not really adapted for people who generally spend their days away from home.

Developed to be a tough hunting companion, the American Water Spanielhave energy to spare: one or two short walks around the neighborhood a day are not enough to meet your exercise needs, and then he would have every chance of developing various behavioral problems.

Although it depends on the age and health of each, in general it is necessary to anticipate not less than one or two hours of activity a day so that the dog can keep moving. It is best to divide it into several opportunities spread throughout the day, for example combining two or three walks, jogging sessions or bike rides with a good period of play. Of course, if any of these activities offer the opportunity to bathe, Will be delighted, since it is a water-loving breed of dog.

Giving him plenty of opportunities to exercise is the best way to avoid a number of potentially problematic behaviors., as it has a strong natural tendency to bite, dig and jump.

It also, as soon as your need for exercise is satisfied, that is to say, as the day is full of outings that are so many opportunities to make you spend, can live in an apartment, although obviously it is far from being an ideal environment for him. In any case, if you spend a lot of time indoors, it is important to provide all kinds of balls, chew toys and other distractions that allow you to burn energy throughout the day.

The fact is that the American Water Spaniel it's a country dog ​​at heart, much happier when you have access at all times to a large outdoor space where you can expend your energy. But, although he loves to play and spend time outdoors, it is out of place to put him there and make him spend most of his time away from his family, since you need prolonged and daily contact with her.

It also, if the house has a garden, it is advisable to make sure that it is well fenced, to avoid any leak. In fact, this dog has a pronounced hunting instinct and is a wanderer at heart: if given the opportunity, he is likely to run off hunting small critters or just exploring the surroundings.

However, how he usually responds well to withdrawal orders once he has been properly trained, it is possible to walk without a leash in nature. On the other hand, in places where the presence of other dogs is very likely or even safe, it is better to wear him systematically on a leash, to avoid any risk of dog fighting.

Last, it is not likely that the American Water Spaniel be the best friend of the neighbor. In fact, although he is calm and affectionate with his family, he is very awake and barks a lot, sometimes for no apparent reason. This makes for an excellent watchdog., especially since his barks are quite loud, but also a potential source of trouble. But, this propensity to bark can be mitigated by addressing the problem in the context of their education.

Education

The American Water Spaniel can be stubborn and independent at times: he likes to do what he wants and may try to impose himself by behaving as a dominant, both with their masters and with other dogs. Thus, you need to have an experienced and solid master in front of you, able to show your dog who decides and to keep a steady hand throughout his life, because at any time you can try to question the established order.

But, he is also an intelligent dog and eager to please his caregiver, as soon as he recognizes him as the leader of the pack. So, responds well to an education that is firm, smooth and consistent, and this can give excellent results when in good hands.

To get it, it is best to opt for short and motivating training sessions and not skimp on the use of positive reinforcement techniques: compliments, petting, candies, etc. On the other hand, it is advisable to avoid the use of punishments, that could affect this sensitive dog and degrade the trust it should have in its master.

Learning to call back should be a top of his education if he's allowed to live off-leash. Otherwise, his hunting instinct would make him flee soon when small animals similar to prey passed by.

In any case, this instinct obviously makes it a good potential to be used for hunting. A little more training on the different hunting techniques is still necessary to fully exploit it..

Another aspect to address in the context of your education is barking, because he tends to be very barking. The ideal is to make him distinguish between what he deserves to bark and what he does not, as well as simply teaching him to stop immediately when asked.

Last, like any dog, the American Water Spaniel needs to be thoroughly socialized from a young age, facing all kinds of people, animals, places, situations and stimuli, to hone your social skills and allow you to grow balanced. This is all the more necessary as he tends to be shy., distrustful or even aggressive towards people or dogs you don't know.

Health

The American Water Spaniel is generally robust and healthy, which is explained in particular by the selection work that was at the origin of its creation and the multiple criteria that it had to meet at that time.

Among these, resistance to cold and weather stood out., and its double layer perfectly fulfills the objective: protects her wonderfully from the cold (both on land and in the water) and from the elements, but also from the heat, even if in case of a heat wave you should be able to take refuge in the shade, or even in an air-conditioned place, in general it is able to adapt to almost any type of climate.

His good general health does not prevent the American Water Spaniel are particularly prone to certain diseases:

  • theHip Dysplasia, joint malformation that can be caused by a hereditary cause causes pain, limp then causeosteoarthritis afrom a certain age;
  • Dermatitis sensitive to growth hormone,alopecia (hair loss)caused by a lack of growth hormone (somatropina).The latter is secreted by the pituitary gland., an endocrine gland that secretes many hormones and is necessary for coat growth. Affected people have varying degrees ofalopecia., but are otherwise healthy. Veterinarians do not yet know if this condition is genetic or not. Hair loss often begins at puberty and men between 1 and 5 years are the most affected., it comes in the neck, torso, thighs and abdomen, and the underlying skin is noticeably darker due to increased pigmentation.This condition can be treated with injections of growth hormones, but it is expensive and difficult to obtain. Sterilization can sometimes solve the problem in men. In any case, in the absence of treatment, alopecia and hyperpigmentation can spread throughout the body, with the exception of the head and feet.How hereditary transmission is suspected,
  • The symmetric alopecia, causing a gradual loss of hair that usually begins between the 6 and 9 months of the puppy and progresses until the affected areas are completely bald, these are the neck, the back of the thighs and the tail.There is no treatment to date, but this condition does not significantly affect the lives of the affected people;
  • The waterfall, which is an increasing clouding of the lens of the eye, causing increasing difficulty in seeing, even blindness The disease can be inherited, usually occurs in old age and can be treated with surgery.
  • Retinal dysplasia, an abnormal development of the retina that often has a hereditary cause and results in the appearance of retinal folds. They bother the dog's sight in a more or less pronounced way, according to the degree of severity. The latter does not progressively progress, because the disease is not progressive, there is no cure, but the other senses can compensate for the visual impairment.
  • The progressive retinal atrophy, incurable inherited disease that causes loss of photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye, gradually leading to the total blindness of the animal;
  • Entropion, which can be of hereditary origin and corresponds to the turning of an eyelid towards the inside of the eye, causing severe irritation of the eyeball (Red eyes, tearing, etc.). But, this condition can be treated surgically;
  • The epilepsy, sometimes an inherited disorder causing sometimes impressive seizures cannot be cured, but lifelong treatment can allow affected people to lead near normal lives;
  • The Hypothyroidism, a deficiency of hormones produced by the thyroid gland that can cause all kinds of mild symptoms. Lifelong treatment helps prevent them;
  • Allergies, that can be hereditary and have all kinds of origins: foods, domestic products, pollen, dust, insects, etc. The cause may be difficult to identify and, Therefore, allergies difficult to treat.
  • Theear infectionsbecause the sloping shape of the past favors the accumulation of moisture and dirt.

It also, an individual used for hunting is also more exposed to the risks involved in this activity: injuries, parasites,spikelets,etc.

Taking into account that several diseases to which the breed is predisposed are or may be hereditary, going through a serious breeder who carefully selects his breeders is essential to maximize the chances ofadopt a puppythat not only has he benefited from good socialization since his first weeks. , but also that it gets rid of any hereditary ailment.

The American Water Spaniel Club of America participate in the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC), a database ofcanine health.Any breeder worthy of the name must, Therefore, get a CHIC number for your dogs, which requires transmitting the results of the health tests of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and those of the eye tests of the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF)., Whatever your conclusions. The fact that a dog has a CHIC number is not, therefore, a guarantee of good health, but your test results are publicly accessible on the CHIC website: This allows anyone considering theadoption of a puppycheck your results and also those of your parents.

The breeder will also be able to present the results of additional genetic tests carried out to the parents or the puppy to detect some other diseases as well., in addition to providing a certificate of good health established by a veterinarian, as well as details of vaccinations. administered. to the little one.

Once the latter has moved into its new home, keep in mind that their bones and joints are especially fragile until they reach adulthood., it is necessary to avoid physical exercises that are too intense or prolonged while you are still young and growing, under penalty of causing injury or even deformity, so potentially life-long consequences.

It also, even if he seems to be in perfect health, any dog ​​should be examined by a vet at least once a year for a full checkup, this can allow detecting a possible problem as soon as possible, and you can also take the opportunity to have your vaccination reminders done at the same time., your teacher should make sure to renew your deworming treatments throughout the year whenever necessary, so that also at this level you are never unprotected.This is even more important as you spend a lot of time outdoors.

Life expectancy

12 to 13 years

Grooming

The curly coat of the American Water Spaniel needs to be brushed once or twice a week to prevent tangling and to help evenly distribute sebum, the natural oil that protects your skin. This dog sheds relatively little throughout the year, but much more in spring and autumn, so it is necessary to opt for a greater frequency of brushing during these times to remove dead hair and prevent it from accumulating throughout the house.

Some hunters choose to shear their pets regularly to prevent foliage and branches from sticking to their fur.. A pet dog can be left with its coat untrimmed., or cropped and ears shaved for a more polished look.

It must be taken into account that the upper layer of the American Water Spaniel is naturally rich in sebum. This can cause some discomfort in everyday life., like a certain smell or grease marks in the house, when rubbed against a wall or furniture.

But, it only needs to be washed when it is very dirty or smells bad. In effect, too frequent bathing would lead to the loss of the natural oils that protect their coat, which would cause irritations by making your skin drier. In any case, it is essential to systematically use a shampoo specially designed for dogs, since the pH of your skin is different from that of human skin. It also, a good habit to adopt is to systematically rinse the dog with fresh water after each visit to salt water or algae, to avoid any irritation.

It is also useful to dry the ears after each bath or after being in a humid place for a long time., because its drooping shape predisposes it to otitis. They should also be inspected and cleaned every week, to prevent moisture or dirt build-up that can cause infection.

Like any dog, it is also advisable to check your eyes and clean their contour every week, there too to avoid any infection. This is especially useful since he is prone to various diseases at this level., some of which can be treated.

The weekly maintenance session is also an opportunity to brush your teeth, making sure to use a toothpaste designed for canines. This helps prevent tartar buildup and the risks that come with it.: bad breath, oral diseases, etc. Ideally, do it more often, even every day if possible.

The nails of the American Water Spaniel generally require less attention, as their high level of activity means that they generally wear out naturally and do not need to be trimmed manually. But, it is better to make sure every one or two months. In any case, as soon as rubbing is heard when walking on hard surfaces, it's time to take care of them. Otherwise, could get in the way, but also break it or even hurt it.

coat care, the ears, the eyes, your dog's teeth and nails is not something to be taken lightly. If they are not done correctly, could not only be ineffective, but they could also harm you. So don't hesitate to learn them from a vet or professional groomer the first time., to learn how to do it. It also, it's better not to wait to start: the sooner the dog gets used to these different manipulations, more easily accept them throughout your life.

Last, a brief visual inspection of its coat and different parts of its body each time you return from a long stay abroad (for example, during a hunting day) allows you to quickly detect a possible wound or the presence of a parasite, a spike, A spike…, and act accordingly to avoid taking too large proportions.

Utility

The American Water Spaniel was developed to be a versatile hunter. Specialized in hunting waterfowl, this talented and resilient swimmer is delighted to jump into the water to retrieve the downed game, so much so that it could be considered a Retriever like a Spaniel. On land, they are mainly used to hunt grouse, quail, pheasants and rabbits. Still popular with hunters in the Midwest, where are they from?.

In addition to his athletic qualities, his intelligence also allows him to excel in many sports and dog activities such as agility, obedience, flyball, canicross, field trial, tracking… and of course hunting competitions.

How much can you exercise?, it is also a wonderful pet. It is the ideal companion for an experienced owner, who has a garden and who is active enough to satisfy his important need for activity (or that I can delegate this task in part to the children) and that he is present enough at home to avoid being alone too long. His distrust of strangers and loud barking also make him an excellent watchdog..

Last, sometimes found as a therapy dog ​​entrusted to a person suffering from a problem, a use where your gentle and affectionate temperament can work wonders.

Price

The American Water Spaniel It is a rare breed of dog., so very few puppies are born per year. The vast majority of breeders are located in Michigan and Wisconsin ((UNITED STATES)UU.), and they usually have waiting lists of a few months to a year. They usually offer their puppies between 600 and 1.000 $ (between 500 and 900 EUR).

It is very difficult to find a breeder outside of the United States..

Importing from abroad is often the only possible option to adopt a American Water Spaniel, transportation and administrative costs are added to the purchase price, without mentioning the cost of eventual registration in the national registry of the country of adoption. It also, it is important to respect the regulations regarding the importation of a dog from abroad.

Characteristics "American Water Spaniel"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "American Water Spaniel" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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friendly dog ​​ⓘ
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hair loss ⓘ
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Affection level ⓘ
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Need for exercise ⓘ
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Social need ⓘ
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Home ⓘ
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Toilet ⓘ
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Friendly with strangers ⓘ
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barking ⓘ
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Health ⓘ
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Territorial ⓘ
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Cat friendly ⓘ
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Intelligence ⓘ
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Versatility ⓘ
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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group 8: Retrievers, Hunting Lifting Dogs, Water Dogs.
  • Section 3: Water Dogs. .

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs – Section 3: Water Dogs ⓘ
  • – AKC – Sporting ⓘ
  • – CKC – Sporting Dogs ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Gundog ⓘ
  • – UKC – Gun Dogs ⓘ

FCI breed standard "American Water Spaniel"

Origin:
United States

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
14.02.1995

Use:

The American Water Dog was developed in the United States as a hunting dog of mixed abilities., bred to collect from small boats and canoes, as well as the land, with relative ease.



General appearance:

It is an active dog, muscular, medium-sized, with a coat that goes from wavy to curly. Emphasis is placed on proper size and symmetrical relationship of parts, as well as the texture and color of the coat. This dog, tough and muscular, brims with strength and distinction. Substance and bones are enough to support the bodybuilding, but without any sign of heaviness.

▷ important proportions: It's something longer than tall, and not too square or compact. But, exact proportions are not as important as the dog being well balanced, robust and perform the proper functions of the breed.



Behavior / temperament:

His behavior denotes intelligence, desire to please and a personable character. Shows great energy and dedication to hunting, although it is controllable on the ground.

Head:

It must be in proportion to the general constitution of the dog. Its length is moderate. His expression is alert, denotes self-confidence, attractive force, and intelligence.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : It is rather wide and padded.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Moderately defined, although not very pronounced.

facial region:

  • Truffle: It is dark in color, black or dark brown. It is wide enough and has well-developed windows to allow good use of smell..
  • Snout: No tendency to be pointy, of moderate length, square and very deep.
  • Lips: Well-defined and glued. There is no presence of excess skin or lips.
  • Bite: The bite is in the shape of scissors or pincers.
  • Eyes: They are medium in size and well spaced.. Although they are somewhat round, They should not be bouncy, nor bulky. The eyelids are contiguous, not hanging. Eye color can range from light yellowish brown to hazel brown., or a dark tone that harmonizes with the coat. Yellow eyes will be disqualified. Yellow eyes have a bright color, like lemon, and should not be confused with light yellowish brown.
  • Ears: Set slightly above the eye line, although not too high. Son lobulares, long and wide. The pavilion extends to the nose.

Neck:

It is rounded and of medium length, strong and muscular without a double chin; the head is inserted into it with dignity; it's not too arched.

Body:

Well developed, strongly built, although not too compact.

  • top line : It is level and uniform, or with a slight inclination that starts from the cross.
  • Pork loin : Strong.
  • Breast : It is well developed and extends to the elbow. Not too wide, not too narrow. Snugly ribs, but not so much as to interfere with the movement of the forelimbs.
  • Flank : not lifted.

Tail:

Of moderate length, slouches in the shape of a rocking chair. Can be worn slightly below or above the level of the back. Gradually decreases to the tip; lively, It is covered with a moderate fringe of hair.

Tips

Former members:

Medium length, straight and strong boned. They are not so short as to prevent work, nor so heavy as to move clumsily.

  • Shoulder: They are inclined, muscular and well outlined.
  • Metacarpus: They're strong, no tendency of weakness. Front dewclaws are allowed.
Later members:

The entire hindquarter denotes strength and energy. From hock joint to pads, moderately long limbs, straight and with good bone structure.

  • Hips: Well developed.
  • Thighs: well developed.
  • The Hock joint: Slightly rounded; the angulation is moderate. The contour should not be even thin, nor outstanding.
  • Metatarsals: Parallels.
  • Pies: Well together, joined by a membrane. The pads are strong. The size of the feet must match the size of the dog..

Movement:

This is characterized by a balance between the reach of the forelimbs and the push of the hind limbs.. When watching a dog move towards you there should be no signs that the elbows are sticking out.. If you look at the dog from behind, one should have the impression that the hind limbs, They are well muscled and not in the shape of a cow, they move as parallel as possible, and that the hocks have good movement and are flexible, thus denoting strength and power.

Mantle

▷ Fur: Can fluctuate from even waves to tight curls. The amount of waves or curls can vary from one part of the body to another. The presence of an inner layer of hair that is dense enough to protect against inclement weather is important., from water or in thick bushes. The inner layer of hair should not be too rough, not too soft. The throat, the neck and back of the body are well covered with hair. Both sides of the ears are well covered with hair and, when examined, the ear canal must be observable. The forehead is covered with short, soft hair, but without a pompadour. The tail is covered with hair up to the tip, which has not very abundant fringes.. The fringes of hair on the limbs are not very abundant and the waves or curls on this part must harmonize with the rest of the coat.. The coat can be trimmed to impart a good appearance and the ears can be shaved. But it is not necessary.

▷ Color: Liver, brown or solid dark chocolate. Some white color is acceptable on the fingers and chest.



Size and weight:

▷ The size fluctuates between 38-46 cm. (15 and 18 inches) for both sexes.

▷ Weight: Males weigh in 13,5-20,5 kg (30 to 45 English pounds) and females 11,5-18 kg (25 to 40 English pounds). Females tend to be somewhat smaller than males..

There is no size preference within the measurements indicated for each sex, as long as proper proportions are maintained, solidity and balance.



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..


ELIMINATING fAULTS:
  • Aggressive or fearful dog.
  • Yellow eyes.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..



Via: FCI

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. American Brown Spaniel, American Brown Water Spaniel, AWS (English).
2. American Water Spaniel, Epagneul d’eau américain (French).
3. American Water Spaniel (German).
4. (em inglês: american water spaniel) (Portuguese).
5. American Water Spaniel, Spaniel de Agua Americano (español).

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Spanish Water Dog
España FCI 336 . Water Dogs

Origin: Spain
Character: Cheerful and active
Weight: 14 to 22 kg
Height: 40 to 50 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years

Perro de Agua Español

The Spanish Water Dog is a faithful dog, obedient, joyful, laborious, courageous and balanced. It is a breed little seen outside of Spain.

Content

History

Little is known about the origins of Spanish Water Dog. Some dog experts believe they are descended from African dogs or are related to other European spaniels., as the Portuguese Water Dog, or with Turkish or Hungarian herding and herding breeds.

Dogs of this type were hardworking helpers on Spanish farms., in the mines and in the fishing villages, where they performed many functions, like grazing, the recuperation, rat patrol and protection. Your physical characteristics, especially its fur, they are adapted to the variations of humidity and dryness of the marshy regions. This makes him a versatile dog., able to adapt to the needs not only demanded of a shepherd dog, but also a fishing dog and a waterfowl hunter.

With mechanization and migration of people to cities from rural areas, dogs were less necessary for their traditional work, but people interested in the breed strove to preserve it, starting in 1975 with collecting a variety of dogs from various areas, selective breeding to maintain its appearance and working capacity, and directing their talents towards new jobs such as search and rescue and drug and bomb detection.

In the news, its densest population is in Andalusia, where it is usually used as a sheepdog. In this part of Spain it is usually known as the "Turkish dog.".

Physical characteristics

The Spanish Water Dog it's rustic, Middleweight eumétrico, subgilinear proportions, harmonic, Athletic complexion and muscular well due to the constant functional gym exercising; subconvex profile with a tendency to rectilinear; view, highly developed sense of smell and hearing.

The height at the withers is between 44 and 50 cm for males and 40 to 46 cm., for females. Males weigh in 18 to 22 kg and females in 14 to 18 kg.

His head is strong, of elegant porte; the relationship between length of skull and face will be approximately 1.5 / 1. Flat skull with some marked occipital Crest. Soft and little sharp frontal trough. Subconvex face profile with a tendency to rectilinear. Nose with nostrils well defined, It truffle pigmented equal to or stronger than the darker tone of his coat. Lips; the maxilla and mandibular contact in a very defined lip corner.

Well formed teeth, soft, developed tusks. Slightly oblique eyes, very expressive look; Hazelnut color to Brown IRIS, still desired a tonality according to the layer; apparent ocular conjunctiva. Triangular ears and drop of medium insertion. Short and muscular neck, with perfect Union to the trunk without jowl. Robust trunk, arched ribs, with great breathing capacity bicostal diameter. Little pronounced cross. Powerful chest, collected belly, well linked to the rump steak, slightly inclined grupa.

The tail is of average insertion. Puppies are born with or without, in your case you must amputate from the second to the fourth coccygeal vertebra. The preferred way is the trot, Although he develops a range of careers, jumps, highly spectacular twists and turns that demonstrate inexhaustible energy.

Its skin is flexible, fine and well attached to the body. Can be pigmented in chestnut, black, or despigmentada according to the darker tone of his coat, like all the mucous membranes.

The hair is long and uniform in all its bodily forms always curly and Bristly consistency. Copies of long hair will be accepted, well sheared, as well as those who have their hair cut off, hands and feet; under no circumstances aesthetically sheared.

With regard to the fur, all monocolores layers and bi-coloured compound uniforms are allowed, being always present white. Any Spanish Water Dog puppy should be skinned between three and four months of age wherever it is, North or South. The following bare will be per year, that is to say, to the 15 or 16 months of the animal. And so on until an annual peeling is achieved as a rule in spring..

Character and skills

The Spanish Water Dog belongs according to the FCI classification to Group VIII, section 3, that is to say, is considered a collection dog and more - specifically- a water dog. However, they have traditionally been used as shepherds dogs, in the conduct of sheep and goats, as well as in pigs and cattle.

Because of their great capacity for learning it is currently used by the bodies of Spanish firefighters in their rescue and rescue teams, having spoken specimens of this breed in the disaster caused by Hurricane Mitch. It is also possible to see them in the company of the Civil Guard in search of drugs and explosives in airports., ports and customs.

Within the canine sport, the Spanish Water Dog is finding a place in the world of agility, with some Spain champions and world runner-up in Elite Finland, Ubrique. The agility, It is not a classical proof of work in which copies of race can only participate, but that is rather a combination of competition and show open to all sorts of dogs. The owner also participates in the proof accompanying your dog. Cooperation and good friendship between the members of the team are determinants (dogs and people).

It is a faithful dog, obedient, joyful, laborious, courageous and balanced; of great capacity for learning by his extraordinary understanding, amoldable to different situations and conditions.

Thanks to its appearance of Teddy, as well as its active nature, Intelligent, cheerful and balanced, has achieved a position within the companion races, they are highly valued in Northern Europe and United States.

Health

All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, like all people have the potential to inherit a certain disease. Huya, do not walk, from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on their puppies, to tell you that the breed is 100% healthy and has no known problems, or tell you that your puppies are isolated from the main part of the house for health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about the health problems of the breed and the incidence with which they occur in their lines..

The Spanish Water Dog can develop certain health problems, among them

  • Allergies
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Progressive retinal atrophy

The main problems observed in the breed are hip dysplasia and allergies. Other problems seem to occur less frequently. Other conditions that can be seen in the breed are exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, Addison's disease, congenital hypothyroidism with goiter, myasthenia gravis and seizures.

These conditions are not necessarily widespread in the breed., but you must know them when looking for your puppy.

Careful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic diseases and breed only the healthiest and best-looking dogs, but sometimes mother nature has other ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good husbandry practices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that, in many cases, dogs can live well. If you are getting a puppy, ask the breeder about the age of the dogs in his line and what they have died of.

Will you have your Spanish Water Dog some or all of these diseases? Not necessarily, but it's smart to know the possibilities.

Remember that after you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, you have the power to protect him from one of the most common health problems in all dogs: the obesity. The breed standard requires that the Spanish Water Dog weigh between 9 and 15 kg. If you can't see the waist of your Spanish Water Dog the feel (but not see) his ribs, it's time to talk to your vet about a weight management program. Keep a Spanish Water Dog at a proper weight is one of the easiest ways to protect your overall health. Take advantage of diet and exercise to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

Grooming

The Spanish Water Dog has only one coat, which means that it has little or no undercoat. Does not change much, although it does lose hair, just like people. The unique, curly coat often leads people to believe that the Spanish Water Dog it is hypoallergenic, but all dogs produce allergens to some extent in their dander, saliva and urine. If you have allergies, you should spend time with several dogs of this breed to determine if he reacts to them.

The toilet of the Spanish Water Dog It is easy. Usually, the coat is trimmed once or twice a year to about 2 centimeters all over the body, including head and ears. Between one cut and another, no need to comb, brushing or drying the coat, as all this can damage the texture and shape of the curls.

However, it is important to check the coat regularly for specks and hot spots, especially behind the ears and in the area where the legs join the body. The incidence of mats can be reduced by separating the fingers when stroking the dog and not rubbing the coat in a circular motion.

If it is allowed to grow, the fur of the Spanish Water Dog can be cordoned off, forming long tight curls that look like dreadlocks. Some work and supervision is needed to ensure the laces are formed properly and groomed properly. Your dog's breeder can explain how it is done and how to maintain a corded coat..

When your Spanish Water Dog get dirty, bathe him with a gentle, pet-safe shampoo. Gently apply to fur, like hand washing a cashmere sweater. Rinse well with lukewarm water and, then, use your hands to wring out excess water. Dry the fur with a towel, being careful not to rub it roughly. Let your dog air dry in a warm, draft-free place.

The rest is basic care. Trim his nails every week or two and brush his teeth often—with a vet-approved pet toothpaste- for good general health and fresh breath.

Characteristics "Spanish Water Dog"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Spanish Water Dog" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

friendly dog ​​ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

hair loss ⓘ
1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Affection level ⓘ
5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Need for exercise ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Social need ⓘ
2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Home ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Toilet ⓘ
2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Friendly with strangers ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

barking ⓘ
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Health ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Territorial ⓘ
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Cat friendly ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Intelligence ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Versatility ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Child friendly ⓘ
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Surveillance ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

joy ⓘ
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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group 8: Retrievers, Hunting Lifting Dogs, Water Dogs.
  • Section 3: Water Dogs. .

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs – Section 3: Water Dogs ⓘ
  • – AKC – Sporting ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Gundog ⓘ
  • – NZKC – Gundog ⓘ
  • – UKC – Gun Dogs ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Spanish Water Dog"

Origin:
Spain

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
01.10.2019

Use:

Shepherd dog, Hunter and Assistant of fishermen.



General appearance:

rustic dog, eumétrico (medium-sized), sweetheart, sublongilinear proportions, harmonic of forms, beautiful print, Athletic complexion and muscular well due to the constant functional gym exercising; rectilinear profile; view, highly developed smell and hearing.

important proportions

- Body length / size (height to the cross) = 9/8.
- Chest depth / size (height to the cross) = 4/8.
- Length of muzzle / length of skull = 2/3.



Behavior / temperament:

Faithful, obedient, joyful, laborious, courageous and balanced; of great capacity for learning by his extraordinary understanding, adaptable to all situations and temperaments.

Head:

Strong, of elegant porte.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Flat with slightly marked occipital crest. The axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel.
  • Depression links (Stop): Soft and not very accentuated.

facial region:

Nasal cane with rectilinear profile.

  • Truffle: Nose with nostrils well defined. The pigmented truffle in the same color or stronger than the darkest shade of the coat.
  • Lips: Picked up; well-defined corner of the mouth.
  • Teeth: Well formed, whites and developed fangs.
  • Eyes: Slightly oblique, very expressive look; Hazelnut color to Brown IRIS, being desirable a tonality that agrees with the layer; ocular conjunctiva not apparent.
  • Ears: Middle insertion, triangles and falls.

Neck:

Short, muscular and without dewlap. Well inserted at the back.

Body:

Robust.

  • top line: Straight.
  • Cross: Little pronounced.
  • Back: Straight and strong.
  • Rump: Gently sloping.
  • Breast : Width, deep. Well arched ribs; wide chest perimeter that denotes great respiratory capacity.
  • bottom line: Slightly gathered belly.

Tail:

Middle insertion. The tail must be amputated from the second to the fourth vertebra. There are brachyurus specimens.



Tips

Former members

Solid and correct poles.

  • Shoulder: Muscular and oblique.
  • Arm: Powerful.
  • Elbows: Well attached to the chest and parallel.
  • Forearm: Straight and strong.
  • Carpus and metacarpus:  Straight. Being rather short.
  • Front feet: Rounded, with fingers tightly joined; nails with different shades; consistent pads.
Later members

Perfectly Plumb, with rear angulations that are not excessively pronounced and muscles capable of giving the body sudden momentum in running and easy and elegant jumps.

  • Thigh: Long and muscular.
  • Leg: Well developed.
  • Hock: Well descended.
  • Metatarsus: Short, dry and perpendicular to the ground.
  • Rear feet: With the same characteristics as the previous ones.

Movement:

The preferred gait is the trot.

Mantle

Skin

Flexible, fine and well attached to the body. Can be pigmented in chestnut, black or no pigment, according to the tone of your cape, like all the mucous membranes


Fur

Always curly and woolly in consistency. Curly when short, to form strings when it is long. Shorn specimens will be admitted, This must be complete and uniform and under no circumstances will "aesthetic" shearings be admitted..
The maximum recommended length for exposures is 12 cm. (15 cm spreading curls) and the minimum is 3 cm., to appreciate the quality of the curls.
Puppies are always born with curly hair.


Color
  • Unicolores: White, black and brown in their different shades.
  • Bicolour: Black and white or white and brown, in its different shades.

The tricolor, black and tan and hazelnut and tan are not admitted.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross

  • Males: 44 - 50 cm..
  • females: 40 - 46 cm..

In both sexes a maximal variation of 2 cm is therefore allowed for the dog to have general proportions compatible with its height at the withers.

Weight

  • Males: 18 - 22 kg.
  • females: 14 - 18 kg.


Fouls:

Any deviation from the above criteria is considered missing and the seriousness is considered to the extent of the deviation to the standard.


Serious misconduct
  • Manifestly saddled dorso-lumbar line.
  • Wrong limbs.
  • Hanging or excessively gathered belly.


ELIMINATING fAULTS
  • Aggressive or fearful dog.
  • Upper or lower prognathism.
  • Presence of dewclaws.
  • Smooth u wavy hair.
  • albinism.
  • Spotted or spotted coat, black and tan or hazelnut and tan.
  • Unbalanced character.



Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. SWD, Perro de agua español (English).
2. Perro de Agua Español, Chien turc (French).
3. Perro de Agua Español, Türkenhund, Andalusischer Türke (German).
4. (em castelhano perro de agua español) (Portuguese).
5. Turco andaluz, Perro turco, Churrino (español).

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