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Dogue de Bordeaux
Francia FCI 116 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: France
Character: Loving and dominant
Weight: 45 - 60 Kg
Height: 58 - 75 cm.
Life expectancy: 5 - 8 years

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

Content

History

The Dogue de Bordeaux, it is a medium to large size molossian from France. The Molossoid type has been known since ancient times and played a considerable role in various cultures of the ancient world.. The Babylonians carved their molosser out of granite. They served rulers like Hammurabi as war dogs. Molosses are strong and heavy dogs. They have a commanding head with a short snout and long lips.. The ears are usually worn hanging. According to the traditions of antiquity in words and images, the main characteristics of the molossian have remained essentially the same for thousands of years.

The range of their tasks in the service of man has also remained constant for a long time. The ancestors of the Dogue de Bordeaux served as a hunting dog for large, well-fortified game, especially as a saupacker. They had to catch and corral the dangerous boar until the hunter could kill it with the boar feather, a special spear. This required speed, resistance, much courage and strength. The Dogue de Bordeaux served and continues to serve today as a guard and protection dog. In the Middle Ages it was used for the arenas of animal fighting. Large and small mollusks have always been scattered across Europe. The Dogue de Bordeaux was created as an independent breed with the emergence of modern dog breeding as a separate breed of dog. In 1863 The first French dog show was held at the Paris Acclimatization Garden.

The Dogue de Bordeaux it was already shown there under its current name. The name must be derived from the fact that these dogs were most often seen in the butcher shops of the city of Bordeaux.. At that time the Dogue de Bordeaux they were not so big however, heavy and as wrinkled as today. The monochromaticity required today was also missing. The award-winning male in Paris in 1883, ยซBatailleยป, he had a wrinkle-free head with a black mask. The Dogue de Bordeaux often had to suffer the political turmoil of mankind. During the French Revolution in 1789 was almost exterminated, because he was considered the dog of the rich. During the two world wars, the dogs had to suffer so much that their breed was endangered after the wars. Since the decade of 1960 has been experiencing a new boom. To revive the race, it is said that they were crossed with the St. Bernard shorthair.

Physical characteristics

The Dogue de Bordeaux It has an impressive appearance, despite or perhaps because it is not as big and heavy as a Mastiff or Saint Bernard. But, you can see the power it presents in majestic serenity. The standard establishes a height at the withers of 60 to 68 cm for males and 58 to 66 cm for females. The weight of the males is "at least 50 kg" and that of females of "at least 45 kgยป. Unfortunately, the standard does not provide an upper weight limit. So today we see specimens with 70 kg and more.

Especially such gigantism is at the expense of dogs' fitness and health.. Belgian Earl Bylandt gives 1894 as weight for the male 54 – 60 kg. German cynologist Richard Strebel reports in 1905 of 54 – 55 kg as the best weight for a male and 45 – 46 kg for a female. Such a weight would also do the current Dogue de Bordeaux very well.. The coat of the Dogue de Bordeaux must be thin, short and soft to the touch. It should be "solid in all shades of fawn from mahogany to Elizabethan". White spots on the chest and extremities of the limbs are allowed when they are not very extensive. This color restriction is also not very beneficial for the gene pool of the Dogue de Bordeaux. All this leads to the fact that today the Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ephemeral dogs..

Character

serious and sure of himself, but with an underlying sense of humor, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a vigilant and brave companion. It has several personalities: distant, outgoing, funny, sweet, wrestler, quick to learn, each one belongs to a different dog.

In the best case, the Bulldog is calm and gentle, but it can also be stubborn. When a dog this size is stubborn and wants to get away with it, can be difficult to treat. The Dogue de Bordeaux Must have early and extensive socialization combined with strong leadership from its owner, or it can become aggressive towards other dogs, smaller animals or even people. If you want to live with a Dogue de Bordeaux, you must be willing to learn to work with him, to control it and earn its respect.

A Bulldog who has an owner whom he respects is a wonderful family dog. Enjoy spending time with them, even in bed and sofa. It is not an active dog and is content to be in the house, making sure everyone is safe. Short walks and game moments are just your speed. But don't be fooled. If someone approaches the door, the Dogue de Bordeaux is there to protect you from harm.

With young children, is loving, Protector, gentle and tolerant. Unlike many large breeds, they can be too rowdy with young children, the Bulldog is usually careful with them. But, large dogs are not appropriate for childcare, and all interaction between the two must be supervised.

The perfect Dogue de Bordeaux not prepared by the breeder. any dog, no matter how pleasant it, detestable levels can develop barking, excavation, counter-browsing and other undesirable behaviors if you are bored, is not trained or is not supervised. And any dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นcan be a test that live during adolescence.

Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything you can teach him. Don't wait until you have 6 months to start train or have to deal with more stubborn dog. If possible, Take it to a trainer when you have between 10 and 12 weeks, and socializes, socialice, socialice. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) They are completed. Instead of formal training, You can start training your puppy to socialize at home and among family and friends until immunizations are completed in the puppy.

Talk to the breeder, Describe exactly what you want in a dog and ask for help choosing a puppy. Breeders see puppies daily and can make incredibly accurate recommendations once they know something about their lifestyle and personality. Regardless of what you want from a Dogue de Bordeaux, look for one whose parents have nice personalities and who has been well socialized since the puppy's first stage.

Dogue de Bordeaux fitness

The Dogue de Bordeaux it is somewhat more demanding in its maintenance. Not suitable for an apartment. Although it is not a very agitated dog, he really likes having a little freedom of movement, for example in a garden. Here he likes to spend several hours sleeping and watching. You need a lot of space, because he wants to be able to move freely. Appreciate long walks and short bike rides. You need your daily exercise, but she is not an athlete. Physical and mental exertion should be avoided in hot weather. Also keep in mind that dogs as large and strong as the Dogue de Bordeaux in our current society, supposedly animal friendly, often meet with great rejection, sometimes aggressive. Some people simply fear him out of ignorance. This is one of the reasons why it is not advisable to keep it in the big city.. One must have a sufficient budget to be able to pay a lot of good food and, in case of doubt, also the vet bills.

Dogue de Bordeaux Education

The Dogue de Bordeaux can be trained very well, in regards to the basic rules of behavior. He must also be well educated from the age of a puppy to be able to always run this center of power.. She does not like to learn tricks whose meaning is not clear to her. Even more than with most other dogs, an intimate relationship of trust with your master or lover is the basis for a successful education. There are also consequences, because the Dogue de Bordeaux is intelligent, he notices every little discrepancy and knows how to use it for his own purposes. The Dogue de Bordeaux it is also very sensitive. Do not forget the injustices. Always keep in mind that the leash of these dogs is only a symbolic control. The Dogue de Bordeaux he would easily have the power to maneuver the other end of the leash at will, If I wanted. But it doesn't.

Health Dogue de Bordeaux

Like any giant breed with a short snout, the Dogue de Bordeaux have health problems. The breed's limited gene pool creates a dog susceptible to extreme temperatures, to heart diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy and aortic stenosis, and ectropion, a condition in which the eyelid fades out. Dogue de Bordeaux is also prone to foot pad hyperkeratosis.

Not all of these conditions are detectable on a growing puppy, and it is impossible to predict if an animal will be free of these diseases, so you need to find a reputable breeder who commit to raise healthier animals possible. Must be able to produce independent certification that the dog's parents (and grandparents, etc.) have been examined for common defects and considered healthy for breeding. That's where health records come in..

Remember that after you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keeping a Dogue de Bordeaux at the right weight is one of the easiest ways to extend its life.. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

Dogue de Bordeaux grooming

The short coat of the Dogue de Bordeaux it is easy to care. Brush it once a week with a rubber brush to remove dead hair..

But there is more to grooming than caring for the coat. The Dogue de Bordeaux you have wrinkles and need special care to avoid becoming infected. Clean them with a damp cloth or baby wipe, and then dry the folds thoroughly to avoid skin infections.

Bring a hand towel to clean your wrinkled face after every meal or drink of water. When he shakes that big head, throw chunks of slime everywhere. It also comes off a lot, so you will spend a lot of time sweeping and vacuuming.

The rest is basic care. Check ears weekly and clean if necessary, brush your teeth as often as possible, and cut your nails regularly, usually every few weeks.

Nutrition / Food

As with all these heavy dogs, especially in the growth phase, diet and composition must be carefully considered. Later this is not problematic. The risk of stomach torsion must be taken into account.

The life expectancy of the Dogue de Bordeaux

The average life expectancy of Dogue de Bordeaux It, Unfortunately, extremely low, of 6 to 8 years. It would be good for the race to do everything humanly possible to correct this.

Buy a Dogue de Bordeaux

A puppy should only be purchased personally from a reputable breeder.. This can be planned for a few 1.500 – 2.500 EUR. You should look closely at the litter and parents, as well as obtain information about the ancestors. You must pay attention to the age of the ancestors, and that they are not too heavy or too wrinkled.

Characteristics "Dogue de Bordeaux"

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Images "Dogue de Bordeaux"

Photos:

1 – Dogue de Bordeaux puppy 10 weeks old by publicdomainpictures.net
2 – Dogue de Bordeaux Harley by publicdomainpictures.net
3 – Bordeaux is comfortably in the garden by publicdomainpictures.net
4 – Portrait of a Dogue de Bordeaux by publicdomainpictures.net
5 – A portrait of a Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) by spaceodissey from Parma, Italy / CC BY
6 – Harley and Doutzen – Dogue de Bordeaux and bulldog playing together by publicdomainpictures.net

Videos "Dogue de Bordeaux"


Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Dogs working โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

    • FCI breed standard "Dogue de Bordeaux"

    Origin:
    France

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.11.2008

    Use:

    Watchdog, defense and deterrence



    General appearance:

    Typical brachycephalic molossus with concave lines. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very strong dog with a very muscular body but maintaining a harmonious general line.. Its structure is rather close to the ground, The sternum-floor distance is somewhat less than the depth of the chest.. Well-built, athletic and imposing, his appearance is very dissuasive.



    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    • The length of the body measured from the tip of the shoulder to the tip of the ischium is greater than the height at the withers in a proportion of 11 / 10.
    • Chest depth is greater than half the height at the withers.
    • The maximum length of the muzzle is equal to one third of the length of the head.
    • The minimum length of the snout is equal to one quarter of the length of the head..
    • In males, The perimeter of the skull corresponds more or less to the height at the withers.


    Behavior / temperament:

    An old fighting dog, the Dogue de Bordeaux is suitable as a guardian,
    what he assumes with attention and great courage but without aggressiveness.
    A good companion, very attached to his master and very affectionate. Calm, balanced with a high stimulus. The male usually has a dominant character.

    Head:

    Voluminous, angular, wide, rather short, trapezoid top and front view. The longitudinal axes of the skull and the nasal bridge are convergent (forward). The head is covered in wrinkles, on both sides of the central groove. These deep wrinkle cords are mobile depending on whether the dog is vigilant or not. The fold that goes from the internal angle of the eye to the angle of the mouth is typical. If present, the crease from the outer corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth or double chin must be inconspicuous.

    Cranial region:
    • In the male: The perimeter of the skull measured at the maximum width level corresponds approximately to its height to the cross.
    • In females: may be less.
    • Its volume and shape are the consequence of a very important development of the storms, supra orbital arches, zygomatic arches and lower jaw spaces. The upper region of the skull is slightly convex from one side to the other. The frontal groove is deep, decreasing towards the posterior end of the head.. The foreface dominates the head, but it does not exceed it. Anyway, it is wider than it is tall.
    • Stop: Very pronounced, almost forming a right angle with the muzzle. (95ยบ - 100ยบ)

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Wide, nostrils wide open, well pigmented according to the color of the mask. An upturned truffle is allowed but not if it is backwards, directed towards the eyes.
    • Snout: Strong, width, thick, but not fleshy under the eyes, rather short, upper profile somewhat concave with pleats moderately visible. Its width decreases slightly towards the tip; top view has a general square appearance. In relation to the upper part of the skull the snout line forms an ascending very obtuse angle.

    When the head is held horizontally, the tip of the snout, truncated and thick at the base, is opposite a vertical tangent to the front of the truffle.

    Its perimeter is usually two thirds to the head. Its length varies between a third and minimum a quarter of the total length of the head, from the truffle to the occipital crest. The established limits (maximum one third and minimum a quarter of the total length of the head) are allowed, but not wanted, the ideal muzzle length should be between these two ends.

    • Jaws: Strong and wide jaws. Prognathism (Prognathism is a characteristic of race). The back of the lower incisors are anterior and not in contact with the anterior aspect of the upper incisors.

    The lower jaw is curved up. The chin is well marked and must never be excessively covered or covered by the upper lip.

    • Teeth: Strong, particularly the canines. Lower canines positioned well apart and slightly curved. Incisors ok aligned especially in the lower jaw where they form a seemingly straight line.
    • Lips: Thick upper lip, moderately pendulum, retractable. Viewed profile shows a rounded lower line. Covers the lower jaw than the sides. In front the edge of the lip upper lip is in contact with the lower lip, then it falls to both sides which forms a wide and inverted V.
    • Cheeks: Prominent due to the very strong development of the muscles.

     

    • EYES: Oval shaped placed well apart. The space between the two inner angles of the eyelids is equal to twice the length of the eye (eye opening). Frank expression. The third eyelid must not be visible.

    Color: hazelnut to dark brown for a dog with a black mask, lighter color tolerated, but it is not sought after in dogs with a brown mask or without a mask.

    • EARS: Relatively small in color somewhat darker than the mantle. In its insertion, the front of the base of the ear is slightly raised. They must be falls, but don't hang up; the front edge stuck to the cheeks when the dog is attentive. The edge of the ears slightly rounded; should not go below the eye. High enough insertion, at the top line of the skull which further accentuates its wide.

    Neck:

    Very strong and muscular, almost cylindrical. The skin is thin, flexible, abundant and loose. The average of its circumference almost equal to that of the head. It is separated from the head by a slightly accentuated transverse fold, slightly curved. The upper edge is slightly convex. The well defined double chin begins at throat level forming folds towards the chest, without hanging excessively. The neck, very wide at its base smoothly fuses with the shoulders.

    Body:

    • top line: Well held. Cross: Well marked.
    • Back: Wide and muscular.
    • Pork loin: Width. Rather short and solid.
    • Rump: Moderately descending towards the base of the tail.
    • Breast : Strong, long, deep, width, descending below the level of the elbows. Wide and strong sneak whose lower line (inter armpit) it is convex towards the end. Ribs well lowered and well arched but not barrel-shaped. The chest circumference should be between 25 to 35 cm.. more than the height at the withers.
    • Bottom line and abdomen: Curved from the deep chest to a somewhat retracted and firm abdomen. It should never be pendular or too withdrawn.

    Tail:

    Very thick at the base. The tip preferably reaching the height of the hock and not below. Low bearing, never broken or curved but flexible. Pendant when the dog is calm, generally rising from 90ยบ to 120ยบ from that position when the dog is in action without curlying on the back or curling.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Strong bone structure, very muscular limbs.

    • Shoulder: Strong, prominent muscles. The inclination of the middle scapula (approx.. 45ยบ of the horizontal), angle of the scapulo-humeral joint somewhat greater than 90ยบ.
    • Arm: Very muscular.
    • Elbows: On the axis of the body, never too close to the chest or leaning out.
    • Forearm: Seen from the front, straight or slightly inclined towards inside approaching the median plane, especially in dogs with a very broad chest. Seen from vertical profile.
    • Metacarpus: Strong. Seen in profile somewhat inclined. Seen from the front, sometimes slightly outward compensating for slight inward tilt of the forearm.
    • Previous feet: Strong. Closed fingers, strong curved nails, well developed and elastic pads: the Dogue de Bordeaux stands well on its fingers despite its weight.

    LATER MEMBERS: Robust limbs with strong bone structure. Well angulated. Seen from behind, the posterior ones are parallel and vertical which gives the impression of strength., even though the back is not as wide as the front.

    • Thigh: Highly developed, thick with visible musculature.Knee: In a plane parallel to the median plane or slightly outwards.Leg: Relatively short, musculada, descendant.
    • Hock: Short, tendinoso, its moderately open angle.Metatarsus: Robust, No Spurs.
    • Hind feet: Somewhat longer than the previous ones, tight fingers.

    Movement:

    Elastic for a moloso. When walking the movement is free and elastic, glued to the ground. Good push from the rear, good extension of the forelimbs especially during jogging which is the preferred movement.When jogging is accelerated the head tends to drop, la lรญnea superior se inclina hacia el frente y los pies anteriores se juntas mรกs hacia el plano medio dando pasos hacia fuera con un movimiento de largo alcance de los miembros anteriores. The gallop with quite a vertical movement. Capable of high speed over short distances glued to the ground.

    Mantle

    • SKIN: Thick, loose enough, without excessive folds.
    • Fur: Up, short and soft to the touch.
    • Color: All shades of leonado from mahogany to isabella. Good pigmentation is desired. Delimited white spots on the forehead and limbs are allowed.

    Mask:

    • Black mask: The mask is usually only slightly extended and should not invade the cranial region. There may be a slight black shading on the skull, ears, neck and upper body. The truffle is black.

    • Brown mask: (Usually called red or bistre). The truffle is brown, pigmentation of the eyelids and the edge of the brown lips. May have non-invasive brown shading; each hair must have a tawny or sand-colored area and a brown area. In this case the inclined parts of the body are of a lighter color.

    • Without mask: The hair is tawny: the skin appears red (Previously called "Red Mask"). The nose may be reddish.



    Size and weight:

    The height must correspond to the perimeter of the skull or less.

    • Height to the cross:
    • Males: 60 โ€“ 68 cm..

    females: 58 โ€“ 66 cm.. Tolerated 1 cm.. below or 2 cm.. above these limits.

    Weight:

    • Males: Minimum 50 Kg.
    • females: Minimum 45 Kg.

    females: Identical characteristics, but less accentuated.



    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 FAULTS


    • 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.
  • Disproportionate head (too small or excessively bulky).
  • Hypertipo Bulldog: (flat skull, snout less than a quarter of the total length of the head, bulging folds (scrolls) behind the truffle). Important folds around the head.
  • Significant lateral deviation of the lower jaw.
  • Permanently visible incisors when the mouth is closed. Very small incisors, uneven placement. Arched back (Convex).
  • Fused tail vertebrae, but not deviated.
  • Front feet tilted inward (even slightly).
  • Front feet leaning too far out.
  • Flat thighs.
  • Corvejรณn angle too open (Straight angulation).
  • Corvejรณn angle too closed, The dog standing under himself in the posterior.
  • Cow hock or crowded.
  • Forced or severe undulating movement of the posterior.
  • Excessively short breath, cleared my throat.
  • White at the tip of the tail or in the front area of รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นthe forelimbs, over the carpus (wrist) and tarsus (Hock) or white without interruption in the front of the body from the chest to the throat.


    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES


  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Long narrow head with insufficiently pronounced stop, with a muzzle measuring more than a third of the total length of the head (absence of typicality of the head).
  • Spine parallel to the upper line of the skull or convex.
  • Twisted jaw.
  • Non-prognostic mouth.
  • Canine constantly visible when the mouth is closed.
  • Tongue constantly visible when the mouth is closed.
  • Blue eyes. Protruding eyes.
  • Tail knotted and deflected to the sides, twisted. (curled tail, ravine).
  • Stunted tail.
  • Violin front and short tarsi.
  • Hock angle open backwards (inverted hock).
  • White on the head or body, any other color of the mantle than tawny (shaded or not) and in a particular brindle or solid brown called โ€œchocolate.โ€ (every hair totally brown).
  • Identifiable disability defects.


    • 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.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff, Bordeauxdog (English).
    2. Dogue de Bordeaux (French).
    3. Dogue de Bordeaux (German).
    4. Mastim francรชs (Portuguese).
    5. Dogo de Burdeos (espaรฑol).

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    Great Dane
    Alemania FCI 235 - Molossoid - Dogo

    Origin: Denmark, France, Germany
    Character: Affectionate and protective
    Weight: 58 to 80 Kg
    Height: 80 to 90 cm.
    Life expectancy: 8 - 10 years

    It is an expensive dog, that he eats in proportion to his size and that when he is young he needs some care

    Content

    Characteristics "Great Dane"

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    History

    The Great Dane is the oldest breed in modern dog breeding in Germany. Since then it is considered by many as the Apollo among dogs – after the greek deity. And in fact, the Great Dane it is a dog with a special charm and a unique and impressive charisma and elegance. The origin of this breed is only partially found in Germany. Already in the 16th century the Great Danes are said to have originated in England, as described in historical sources "crossing the mastiff with the Irish greyhounds". The name ยซDoggeยป, the old english word for dog, from which the current ยซDogยป, also speaks of a British line of descent. But, this type of dog was already bred in ancient times and was depicted on stone tablets.

    Also on the European continent, old bull teethers regularly mated with greyhounds and hunting dogs, since these results of the crosses were perfectly adapted to the great hunts of the boar nobility, bears and wolves. Little by little, a breed of its own with molossi developed., Greyhound and some hunting dog blood. In 1867 the viennese cynologist Leopold Fitzinger distinguished three variants of Great Dane: the common mastiff, english and danish. Even today the great danes They are called "Great Daneยป in some languages. Modern analyzes by geneticists confirm the views of ancient cynologists about ancestors, and even assign them to greyhounds instead of molossians.

    In 1888 the Club of the Great Dane In Berlin. It is the first and oldest pedigree dog breeding club in Germany.. The Great Dane modern should now become a representative companion and protector. It also, should be even more elegant. So the standard was adapted to these ideas. It was possible to achieve an extremely elegant and harmonious mix of these very different origins.. The Great Dane combines the elegance and speed of hounds with the power and carefreeness of the molossians.

    Physical characteristics

    The Great Dane it is an extremely large and powerful dog but at the same time very elegant and sensitive. A male dog reaches a height at the cross of 80 cm., often even more. Bitches are slightly smaller. The Great Dane has a unique charisma. The animal painter and dog connoisseur Richard Strebel already betrayed 1914 to the breeders of the Great Dane, the: ยซ… they have created a dog that can be considered without exaggeration as the most successful in size, proportion, strength and elegant movement never created in dogs." Unfortunately, this respect is not always shown in breeding Great Dane. Regardless of your health, are used for extreme breeding, the so-called gigantism, as well as for games with defective genes for rare coat colors; genes that can also cause serious illness.

    While around 1900 the height at the withers for males was 76 – 80 cm., The FCI standard valid today says โ€œat least 80 cmยป without any clear upper limit. This allows the Great Dane reach the dubious honor of the world's largest dog. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this was the male Great Dane ยซGibsonยป con 108 height cm. That was in August 2004. Gibson still reached an age of almost 7 years, but the last years only in 3 legs. His record was expanded more and more.

    ยซZeusยป the Michigan/EE.UU. reached a height of 112 cm and died with just 5 years, supposedly already in old age – Dubious records at the expense of dog welfare. The Great Dane it's impressive enough even without those dubious extremes. Its sovereign and elegant appearance is also highlighted by its silky coat. It is a very short coat, which is close to the muscular body with a slight shine. Colors are yellow or black, blue, tabby or stained.

    • Fur: Satin.
    • Color:

      • – Tawny: yellow golden colour with black mask. The eyebrows and edges of the eyes must be black, While the ears and the tail may be clearer.
      – Striped: Fawn and black in a striped pattern.
      – Blue: Dark steel grey, allowing white markings on chest and legs.
      – Negro: Jet Black pure, allowing white markings on chest and legs.
      – Harlequin: White with black patches. The Great Dane is the only breed to display this color pattern on its coat..

    • Size: the minimum height for males is 80 cm and for the females of 72 cm.

    Character

    The Great Dane is often described as a gentle giant, but it is naturally protective when the situation requires it. He is loving and loves people, and those qualities should never be perverted by encouraging aggressive behavior.

    In terms of character and size the Great Dane a dog is not for beginners. Belongs exclusively to the hands of experienced dog owners, who can and want to be fully involved with the animal. So there is no more inspiring companion than this dog. El Canciller del Reich Otto von Bismarck, who was accompanied by great Danes all his life, he openly admired the intelligence and abilities of his great danes and is said to have said: ยซI have great respect for my dog's knowledge of human nature – "He is faster and more complete than me."

    Great Danes love children, but they must learn to be nice to them. And a blow from that wagging tail will knock a little boy down, so it's important to monitor their interactions. These large dogs can also learn to get along with other pets., especially when raised with them.

    A fenced yard is necessary to prevent the Great Dane go for a walk alone. Not usually a jumper, so a six foot fence should be enough to keep it contained. Note that while adult Great Danes are quite calm, puppies are very active and enjoy digging in gardens..

    You might think that the Great Dane it is more suitable for outdoor life due to its huge size, but it's just the opposite. Should be an indoor dog that is part of the family. When that's the case, the Great Dane is loving, learns well and is easily trained. Left to his own fate, the amount of destruction it can do to your home and garden is beyond imagination.

    any dog, no matter how pleasant it, detestable levels can develop barking, excavation, counter-browsing and other undesirable behaviors if you are bored, untrained or unsupervised. And any dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นcan be a test that live during adolescence. In the case of the Great Dane, The "adolescence" years can begin at six months and continue until the dog is about two years old.

    Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything you can teach you. Don't wait until you are six months old to start training or you will have to deal with a stubborn dog. If possible, Take it to a trainer when you have between 10 and 12 weeks, and socializes, socialice, socialice. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) They are completed. Instead of formal training, You can start training your puppy to socialize at home and among family and friends until immunizations are completed in the puppy.

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

    The Great Dane perfect doesn't come fully formed out of the puppy box. It is a product of his background and upbringing. Look for one whose parents have good personalities and who have been well socialized since the puppy's young age.

    Great Dane fitness

    The maintenance of Great Dane it is very complex and expensive. Food in the required quality and quantity, possible veterinary and drug costs, direct and indirect transportation costs and more require a financially wealthy owner. Yes a Great Dane wants to sit on the couch, you need all the two-seater, at least. Furniture made of solid faux leather has proven its worth here. The Great Dane should not be kept in a small apartment, Better is a house with a garden. The ideal would be to live in a rural area. Hectic urban centers are not the place where these big dogs feel comfortable. Also dog and owner are often met with rejection and even open hostility here. This must be considered.

    Scooby Doo

    Fiction has made it one of the best-known dogs to the general public.. Scooby Doo character is a Great Dane.

    The Great Dane it is a big dog that wants to have a lot of movement. But, he is hardly ever seen on the street, although with 1.200 puppies a year ranks ninth on the VDH bestseller hit list (German Canine Federation), even before dog breeds like the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Chihuahua, they are seen much more often on the streets. Often these giants are only locked up once they are past their puppy age and - poorly socialized and educated.- can no longer be managed by the owner who is not familiar with dogs. The Great Dane not a kennel dog. He is basically a family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นand wants and needs the loving connection with his human family. Is smart and responsive. One should not think about what to do if this big dog, at times of 90 kg, is sick and has to be loaded. So, buying a Great Dane must be carefully considered.

    Great Dane Education

    The Great Dane a dog is not for beginners. Its strength and potential danger require expert and loving socialization, education and guidance already in the puppies. It is sensitive and intelligent and does not forgive any mistakes of the owner so quickly. She likes to be guided and educated, but not by any means of coercion. Many normal dog training aids do not work with the Great Dane, simply because it is too strong. In case of doubt, even the strongest man will not wear the leash. Due to overexploitation and unilaterally oriented breeding selection towards outward appearances, today there are, although extremely rare, specimens with idiopathic aggressiveness, which then represent practically insoluble problems for an education.

    Great Dane Health

    Great Danes also suffer from a high incidence of cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle that causes the heart to enlarge. This is very common in many giant dogs, and when it occurs late in life, can often be controlled with medication. Have your dog's heart checked at least once a year, and that any unusual murmurs or symptoms be investigated by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist. This condition can also be genetic., but currently available tests can only rule out the dog at the moment; a dog could shed one day and develop heart disease the next.

    Great Danes can also suffer from hip dysplasia, a crippling malformation of the hip socket that may require expensive surgery to repair and can result in painful arthritis later in life. Another genetic problem with an imperfect screening test, The best prevention for hip dysplasia at this time is to buy only a puppy whose parents have been tested with normal hips and who have very few close relatives with the disease.. Keep your dog slim, especially when young, can also help.

    Another painful bone disease is hypertrophic osteodystrophy., that occurs during the puppy's rapid growth phase. Ask Your Vet About Large Breed Puppy Foods. These diets are formulated to help puppies grow slowly., which can help prevent developmental orthopedic problems.

    Cancer is another major cause of death in the Great Dane, especially bone cancer. They are also prone to other skeletal problems, visual and neurological, both older and younger.
    Not all of these conditions are detectable on a growing puppy, and it is impossible to predict if an animal will be free of these diseases, so you need to find a reputable breeder who is committed to raising the healthiest animals possible. Must be able to produce independent certification that the dog's parents (and grandparents, etc.) have been examined for common defects and considered healthy for breeding. That's where health records come in..

    Careful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic diseases and breed only the healthiest, best-looking specimens., 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 are 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 you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keep a Great Dane with a proper weight is one of the easiest ways to prolong your life. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

    Great Dane care

    The Great Dane has a short coat, thick and smooth. Falls moderately, in other words, more than you might think, but it requires little cleaning. Brush into Danish weekly with a rubber glove or soft bristle brush to keep hair and skin healthy. In spring and autumn, will have a heavy shed, known as "blowing" the coat and will need to be brushed more frequently during that time to get rid of all the loose hair.

    Bathe Danish as you like or only when it gets dirty. With the gentle dog shampoos available now, you can bathe a dane weekly if you want without damaging his coat.

    The rest is basic care. Cut your toenails every few weeks. Long nails can catch on things and tear off. That is so painful, and bleed much. Brush your teeth frequently for good dental health. To prevent ear infections, keep ears dry and clean, using a cleaning solution recommended by your vet.

    Nutrition / Food

    The Great Dane consume large amounts of food. At the same time, this food must be of a very high quality and must be selectively composed during the growth phase, which lasts up to two years. When it comes to eating, sometimes it is very rustic. Certainly not all, but some Great Danes don't have the best "table manners". So it may occasionally happen that the dog, as well as the feeding place should be cleaned after eating. How to minimize the risk of stomach torsion in this predisposed breed through proper feeding management is very important.

    Life expectancy

    Life expectancy Great Dane has increased slightly from the extremely low level of 2004 with 6 years and 6 months to 7 years, according to British Kennel Club statistics. As a general rule: the bigger and more unusual the coat color, less will be the life expectancy. Already at the age of 8 years a Great Dane he's officially considered an old man nowadays. Without gigantism and healthy breeding it could have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.

    Buy a Great Dane

    Only puppies from parents with a maximum height of 80 cm to the cross and have the colors yellow, striped, black, spotted. It also, Care must be taken to avoid inbreeding to get a puppy Great Dane healthy. One should know how old the ancestors of the puppies were. Those interested in dogs can find a Great Dane in one of the emergency initiatives for dogs and offer them a loving home. Maintaining Great Danes is very expensive. Acquisition costs can be negligible compared.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. โ“˜
    • – AKC – Working dogs โ“˜
    • – CKC – โ“˜
    • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
    • – NZKC – Non-Sporting โ“˜
    • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Great Dane"

    Origin:
    Denmark, France, Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    08/10/2012

    Use:

    Guard and protection dog, service dog



    General appearance:

    The Great Dane brings together in its aristocratic general appearance a strong body structure combined with pride., strength and elegance. The substance together with its nobility and harmony in its appearance with the layout of its well-proportioned lines, an especially expressive head give the observer the image of a noble statue. It is neither too elegant nor gross. The difference between the sexes is clearly defined. It is the Apollo among the dog breeds.



    PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS: Its structure is almost square, especially in males. Females may have a slightly longer body.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Friendly, love or and devoted to his master. In front of strangers it can be somewhat reserved. A companion dog is required, family, self-confident, not scary, easy to handle and educate with a high stimulation threshold, without being aggressive.

    Head:

    In harmony with its general appearance, elongated, close, significant but not wedge-shaped. Expressive, finely chiseled (especially in the area under the eyes). The distance from the tip of the nose to the stop and from the stop to the slightly marked occiput should be as much as possible. The top line of the muzzle and skull should definitely be parallel. Viewed from the front, the head should have a narrow appearance and the nose should be as wide as possible..

    Cranial region:
    • Craging: Superciliary arches well developed but not protruding.
    • Ston: Clearly defined.

    facial region:

    • Trufa: Well developed, wider than round (nostrils wide open). Must be black except for Great Dane spotted black and white. In these, a black truffle is desired and a truffle with black or flesh-colored spots is tolerated.. In blue dogs the truffle is the color of anthracite (diluted black).
    • Horcico: Deep and possibly rectangular. Not pointed or with too little or protruding edges. Well marked lip commissure. Dark pigmented bumps. Black and white spotted Great Dane should tolerate not fully pigmented or flesh-colored gills. The nasal bridge should never be concave, convex or descending forward.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Wide and well developed jaws. Scissor bite, strong, healthy and complete. (42 teeth according to dental formula). Lack of P1 of the lower jaw is tolerated. All deviations from a complete scissor bite are absolutely unwanted.
    • Cheeks: Cheek muscles only slightly marked and in no way protruding.
    • Ojors: Medium in size with a lively expression, Smart and friendly. Where possible dark, almond shaped with well attached eyelids. Their placement not too far apart nor should they be eyes of an elongated shape. Clear eyes are undesirable, stabbing and amber yellow eyes. Slightly clearer eyes are allowed in the Blue Great Dane. Black and white spotted Great Dane should tolerate light eyes or eyes of undefined color.
    • Obars: By nature pendants, high insertion, medium size with its front edge resting on the cheeks. They should not have an insert too high or too low or separated or flat on the sides.

    Neck:

    Long, dry, muscular. It should not be short or thick. Well developed insert, tapering slightly towards the head and its upper line arched. Postage raised, somewhat slanting forward but not forming a deer neck. Too much loose or double chin is unwanted.

    Body:

    • Cruz: It is the highest point of a robust body. It is formed by the scapulae that go beyond the spinal process.
    • Dorrso: Short and firm, in an almost straight line with an imperceptible drop backwards. In no case ascending towards the posterior or too long.
    • Itmor: Slightly arched, width, good muscular.
    • Glikeness: Wide, with strong muscles, slightly falling from the sacrum to the insertion of the tail with which it merges impercepti- blebly. The rump should never fall abruptly or be completely flat..
    • Pecho: Reaches up to elbow joint. Well arched ribs extending backwards. Chest of good width and depth with a well developed chest without the sternum being too marked. Ribs should not be flat or barrel-shaped.
    • Lรญnlower ea and abdomen: Belly retracted well towards the back, forming a moderate curved line with the lower portion of the thorax. It is not desired in females to keep a loose belly after pregnancy..

    Tail:

    Reaches up to the tibial-tarsal joint, should not be too long not too short. High and wide insert, it should not be too high or too low nor too thick. Tunes evenly towards the end. At rest it hangs down forming a natural curve. When excited or during movement a slight saber bearing but not in the form of a hook or ring and not considerably above the line of the back or to the sides. A brush-shaped glue is not desired.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Well angled with strong bones and musculature.

    • Hormbros: Strong musculature. Long and inclined scapula forming an angle of 100ยบ to 110ยบ with the arm.
    • Brazo: Strong and muscular, glued to the body, should be a little longer than the scapula.
    • Elbows: Without deviations, neither in nor out.
    • Antarm: Strong, muscular. Seen from the front or from the side completely straight with vertical stop.
    • Carpo: Strong, firm, very little difference from the structure of the forearm.
    • Metacarpus: Seen from the front, strong and straight. Profile, shows very slight forward lean.
    • Pinis previous: Round, well arched with fingers well together (Jack's foot). Short nails, strong, as dark as possible.

    LATER MEMBERS: The entire skeleton is covered by strong muscles that make the rump, hips and thighs have a wide and round appearance. The hind limbs are well angulated and strong, seen from behind are parallel to the forelimbs.

    • Thighs: Long, wide and very muscular.
    • Rodinllas: Strong, positioned almost vertically below the hip joint.
    • PinErna: long, approximately the same length as the thighs. With developed musculature.
    • Atibio-tarsal articulation (Hock): Strong, stable, without deviations, neither outward nor inward.Metatarsus: Short, strong, almost perpendicular to the floor.
    • Pinis later: Round, well arched with fingers well together (Jack's foot). Short nails, strong, as dark as possible.

    Movement:

    Harmonious, agile, covering a lot of ground, slightly elastic. The limbs observed both in front and behind must move in parallel. Without taking short steps, no ambition step.

    Mantle

    PIEL: Footprint, well pigmented in dogs with solid colors. In the black and white spotted Great Dane the distribution of pigmentation corresponds mostly to the spots.

    Plink: Very short, thick, smooth, flattened and shiny looking. It should never be rough, matte or double layer.

    Colorr: The Great Dane is bred in three independent varieties: leonado and tabby, splashed and black, blue.

    • Leonado: Pale golden leonado to intense golden leonado. A black mask is never desirable., bluish fawn or a sooty fawn color. No white marks.
    • Ayougrado: Basic color pale gold fawn to deep gold fawn with regular, clearly drawn black stripes running in the direction of the ribs. A black mask is desirable. Never with discolored stripes. No white marks.
    • Arlequin(Whites with black splattered spots): Pure white base color, if possible, without any mottling, with jet black spots well distributed over the entire body, irregular in shape and with the appearance of being broken.. No gray areas are desired on the stains, blue or brownish as well as a gray-blue splash. The so-called โ€œGrautigerโ€ (have a mainly gray base color on black spots) occur, they are not wanted but they are not disqualified.
    • Negros: Azabach Black White markings on chest and feet are allowed. This includes the โ€œManteltigerโ€ in which black covers the body in the form of a mantle and the snout., neck, chest, belly, Extremities and the tip of the tail can be white as well as Great Danes with a white base color and large black plates. (Record dogs). It is a defect a leonado color, brown or blue black.
    • Awithul: Dark steel blue color, indulging in white markings on chest and feet Never tawny or blackish blue.


    Size and weight:

    Alturto the cross:

    • Males: at least 80 cm not exceeding 90 cm.
    • females: at least 72 cm not exceeding 84 cm.


    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..

    • Cthey are not coming: Insufficient stop
    • Horcico: Rolled lips (lower lips squeezed between the incisors of the upper and lower jaw).
    • Jaws / Teeth: Irregular positioning of the incisors individually as long as the correct bite is maintained, teeth too small partial clamp bite.
    • Ojors: Protruding or placed too deep
    • Hormbros: Loose or overloaded with right shoulder blades
    • Elbows: loose
    • Antarm: Curved, protruding knuckles on the carpal joint
    • Carpo: Outstanding Significantly compromised or inclined.
    • Formertlater remities: angulation very open or very closed In the static cow hock, hocks together or crowded.
    • PinIt: Plans, open, Long Dewclaws.

    FALTAS GRAVES:

    • Temperament: Diffidence, shy or nervous.
    • Cthey are not coming: Amanzanada, too marked cheek muscles
    • Ojors: Loose eyelids, conjunctiva too reddened
    • Dorrso: back sunken or soggy.
    • Glikeness: too inclined
    • Colto: inclined, thickened at the tip or tail amputated
    • Movement: Pasuqueo permanent

    FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • Temperament: Teether for fear, easily provoked
    • Trufa: liver colored truffle, party nose
    • Ectropiรณn, entropion or macroblefarian Different color in solid color. Watery blue eyes.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Prognathic bite, enognathic the crossed mouth, bite clamp, absence of teeth except two P1 in the lower jaw.
    • Colto: Broken tail.
    • Colorr: 
      • Gran Danish Leonado and tabby: silver blue or isabella color, white star on the forehead, white collar around the neck, white feet or sockets and white tail tip.
      • Black and White Spotted Great Dane: white without any black spots (albinos) as well as deaf Danes, the so-called Porzellantiger (these mainly show blue spots, leonadas or atigradas). 
      • Gblue danish ran: white star on the forehead, white collar around the neck, white โ€œdumpsโ€ or white tip of the tail.

    Tby hand: Below minimum height.



    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.

    TRANSLATION: Mrs. Brรญgida Nestler.

    Technical supervision: SR. Miguel Angel Martinez.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Boarhound, Apollo of Dogs, Gentle Giant (English).
    2. Grand Danois (French).
    3. Ulmer Dogge, Englische Dogge, Dรคnische Dogge, Hatzrรผde, Saupacker, GroรŸe Dogge (German).
    4. Grande dinamarquรชs, Alano tedesco (Portuguese).
    5. Dogo alemรกn, Alano alemรกn (espaรฑol).

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    Spanish dogo
    Espaรฑa Molosoide

    Origin: Spain
    Character: Brave
    Weight: Of 45 to 50 kg.
    Height: Of 58 to 61 cm.,
    Life expectancy: 11 โ€“ 14 years

    Dogo Espaรฑol

    The Spanish dogo He has the instinct of guard and defense still preserving the hunting instinct and dam;

    Content

    History ยซSpanish Dogeยป

    Presa dogs entered the Iberian Peninsula accompanying barbarian tribes back in the 4th century; Swabians, Vandals and Alans they were guarding their livestock and transhumant with this type of dog camps.

    Throughout history these animals have been used in different functions with a common denominator; his instinct for hunting and dam as a tool at the service of hunting; management of livestock; guardianship and custody of properties; dog of war; etc.

    Kings, feudal lords, mercenaries, butchers, livestock, and even bullfighting, make these lineages a very important reference in the history of our country, reaching its peak during the period called "Spanish romanticism". The historical references are so numerous as diverse. Depending on their morphological characteristics, they would be used for some purposes or others.; the lightest and most runner type dogs were used for hunting big game, and the most corpulent and big-headed were used in tasks that required more power or stopping force than resistance. Where, how and when it begins to be systematically selected towards one or another trend and under one or another name is something difficult to decipher. Then there was talk of "types" -the concept of race is much more modern in canine matters-; and under that concept of "type" different morphologies coexisted with certain common features. The most generic denominations of this "type" have been "Alanos"; "dams";โ€œdogosโ€; โ€œbull dogsโ€; โ€œalan butchersโ€; โ€œboringโ€; etc.

    Sometimes referring to specific differential features called them in one way or another, and other times of generically under the same concept to different varieties. A current "taxonomic" classification of these dogs according to historical references, it would be an anachronism of difficult zootechnical solution.
    We find centuries-old descriptions โ€“such as the one in the โ€œLibro de la Monterรญaโ€- that under the same concept of "Alano" puts the light type for hunting, mentioning another heavier variety for grabbing cattle.

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    But we also find arguments and references that support morphological and functional differences between these "dams"; see the description of "Dogo" by the Royal Academy of the language Edition of the 20th century; The distinction by the Royal Canine society of Spain in 1911 between โ€œpresa espaรฑolโ€ in its facet of guard and utility and the โ€œAlanoโ€ in the group of trail and monterรญa; the medal with the inscription โ€œDogo de Burgosโ€ of the year 1625 ; documented deliveries of indigenous British Bulldogs and Italians, etc.

    So, far from scrutinizing on etymological or linguistic issues that are not exempt from ambiguities on occasions, We focus on the constructive process, that is none other that history with all its variability of types reconciled, with the present reality of the concept โ€œraceโ€, which requires adjustment to more defined patterns.

    Under this purpose is born the project for the recovery of the Spanish dogo; which would encompass the heaviest and most corpulent type of Alano or prey on our peninsula.

    Why unify under the name of "Dogoโ€? It was to use a name that meet a series of requirements:

      1. Having historic endorsement in number and significance of reference
      2. Generic name and identifiable with these morphologies
      3. Avoid controversial connotations related to endangerment
      4. Avoid localisms or allusion to obsolete or too restrictive functions

    The result of all this is the denomination of โ€œDogoโ€ is the one that best encompasses the concept of โ€œmolosser Iberianโ€.

    We have the definition ofDogoโ€ by the Royal Academy of the language; our Dogos influenced directly or indirectly the rest of related breeds; There are manifests from the Crown of Aragon for sending Spanish Dogos to Naples; The Governor of Cuba refers to the delivery of "Spanish prisoners" to the British Army for the control of maroons; they exported extensively to England; in Germany they recreated the extinct "bullesbeizer" through the Boxer by crossing a bulldog with a female prey named "Flora" of clear Hispanic descent; It is enough to look at the first Boxers from the end of the 19th century to see the resemblance between the German breed of that period and our native rustic flatbacks..
    The number of references is countless.

    • 2. Origins of the recovery process of the Spanish dogo

    In the Decade of the 80, With the beginning of the recovery of the Alano, the existence of different typologies and trends is already contemplated.. Then the terms "type" were used, livestock line or trendโ€ Vs โ€œhunter typeโ€ as a differential label.

    The merger of "Alans or dams" with dogs "villainsโ€ of the land, -light herding dogs and lupoid cut โ€“ gave a versatile hybrid that retained the atavism of the gripping dogs, but with the spark and resistance of the shepherds. Hence the "Villain of the Encartacionesโ€, a derivative of the Alano in its lightest version.

    The Spanish Alano standardizes by orienting its selection towards an intermediate type. The process concludes with the official recognition of the breed in the year 2003 on the part of the Royal Canine Society of Spain.

    In short the basic trends on a bipolar scale we find the following picture:

      1ยบ/ On the one hand light morphology of more running and unloaded structures;

      2ยบ/ At the opposite pole, the most corpulent and brachycephalic types;

      3ยบ/ And between both extremes, a majority and consolidated intermediate type.

    The types "corridorโ€ e โ€œintermediateโ€ would be represented by โ€œVillainsโ€ y โ€œAlansโ€ respectively; leaving uncovered the most molosser niche of the scale.

    It was fair to detach for the first time since the beginning of the last century our "most corpulent prey" from their alan matrix, and do it not under the constraint that prints a "trend", But reconciling the idiosyncrasies of this type with the concept of current race. Any trend that takes body and prominence is likely to empower low-status of race; It is just a matter that under the right circumstances: having genetic material; references historical; and above all with a coordinated group willing to redirect selection facilitate this work.

    With the recovery of the Alano the tribute that the extreme types would pay was foreseeable; marginalized to a purely testimonial presence in directly proportional relationship to the fixing of the intermediate alano. Under this panorama our last redoubts of โ€œDogosโ€ would be doomed to extinction as a potential breed or in the best of cases relegated to trend within the moderation imposed by the Alano standard.

    Fortunately, individuals of this type continued to be born in the litters of Alans. We have continued to use some breeders as players occasionally, and if only it were looking for complementarity, those genes are still there. Other breeders โ€“special mention to Francisco Rincon– they have had the courage not only to continue using Alans in this trend, but do so looking for fix this type rather than complement it. Thanks to this, the recovery project of the โ€œSpanish dogoโ€ based on the genetic base of the โ€œAlano" is a reality.

    Physical characteristics

    One of the most controversial issues in mapping out the path and targets in selection, It is to be clear where it started and where we are going; define that niche is covered with this project, and do it with its own identity, trying to converge as little as possible with the rest of related breeds. Our Dogo would fall between the molossians of arenas and the molosoides group.

    More related with our races Spanish dogo indigenous, both by type and by junction, they would be the Dogo Canario; the Alan Spanish; the Majorca Mastiff; the Dogue de Bordeaux; the Cane Corso; and the Bullmasfiff.

    Based on a thorough differential analysis of our standard project, We have our niche secured connection all them. Of echo, There is greater overlap between many terriers; bracoides; shepherds and Nordics โ€“ to name a few families- to enter our Spanish dogo and the rest of related.

    To see clearly where lie these differences, -others such as expression and typicity are more difficult to quantify- We took the average values of each racial pattern and vein results with our Spanish dogo. We will look at an example, that where could have some overlap in weight, There will be no size, or where any size won't be it in proportions; not to mention in expression and typicity although not easily described values.

    To this end we present the attached table offering average in those easier to obtain parameters values: adding maximum and minimum thresholds and dividing by two we get average weights and sizes of each standard. We do so only in males by simplifying data and observe such differences at a glance quickly.

    Related breeds Spanish Mastiff

    Delving into these differences, other variables โ€“such as craniofacial lines; body perimeters such as head and chest; proportion of muzzle to skull; eye color; etc.,- They come to make our niche even clearer and they do so without entering into a conflict of competence with respect to the rest of the related breeds..

    Breed standard
    SPANISH DOGO RACIAL PATTERN

    Racial pattern

    HISTORICAL REVIEWS:

    During the period between the end of the s. IV and the 5th century, the alano village will occupy large areas of southern Europe, among others the Iberian Peninsula. This town is made accompanied by their dogs of prey, which are mixed with the powerful dogs brought to the peninsula by Phoenicians and Romans, mainly.

    Crossbreeding that gives rise to what would later be called Dogo, Dam or flat Spanish among other synonyms. His name is mainly due to their excellent qualities in the management and control of the cattle of bravo and semi-bravo type, native of the Iberian Peninsula.
    Later, the emergence of bullfighting, would make these play a prominent role in the same, in the so-called luck of dogs, until the beginning of the 20th century.

    As well, for its excellent qualities for the defence and guard, would be used as a war dog, being very appreciated by soldiers of other Nations, especially for the control of rebels in the Americas.

    GENERAL APPEARANCE:

    Molosser type, moderately brevilineo, very strong, rustic and endowed with tremendous power.
    Back straight and compact. It presents a notable sexual dimorphism, males showing a cranial region more developed and a stronger type. Medium to large-sized, brachycephalic, It has a robust structure as a whole, Compact and powerful.

    TEMPERAMENT:

    Sweet and affable character with the family. Tireless worker and multifaceted.
    Very attentive and especially gifted for the guardian, Defense, management and control of cattle. Easy management and education. He seems very sure of himself.

    HEAD:

    Brachycephalic, head strong and powerful.

    REGION CRANEAL:

    Slightly convex skull, square, wide and very strong. of medium width, always in harmony with the rest of the body. Slightly converging skull-facial lines. Well pointed front Groove. highly developed temporal muscles. The zygomatic arches, superciliary, as well as the temporal bones, They show a high development. The skin is smooth, without wrinkles. Very marked stop.

    FACIAL REGION (FACE):

      – Truffle: Pigmented black and complete. Large and wide holes.
      Snout: It is a square, strong, occupying the 34% the total length of the skull, admitting a deviation of the 2%. Light folds are supported.
      – Lips: thick and well Pigmented; desirable that they do not hang up too.
      – jaws and teeth: they must be very powerful. The wide enough to permit a correct insertion of dental. Preferably complete (42 parts). The teeth are not visible with the mouth closed. Canine blunt, short, wide and well separated. Is supported as the Scissor bite, Clip, reverse scissor, as well as a slight prognathism that does not exceed 0.5cm. Well developed JAWS.
      – Eyes: medium-sized, almond and separate. From dark Hazel to amber and yellow. Adhered, well pigmented eyelid. Frank gaze and front. With no apparent conjunctiva and little white.
      – Ears: medium-high insertion. Preferably folded over the face and slightly rounded at the bottom. Medium to small size.

    NECK:

    Well muscled, slightly arched and of medium length. Allowed light folds in the jowl area. Crushing it slightly from the shoulders to the head.

    BODY:

      – Cross: well marked, average implementation and descended toward the back.
      – Back: medium, flat and well developed.
      – Pork loin: short, broad, strong and convex.
      – Rump: slightly downed. It is short, wide and well developed.
      – Breast : width, deep, very strong and developed. Slightly cylindrical ribs. Profile down to the elbow. chest circumference, at its widest part must exceed at least one 25% the height at the withers.
      – Abdomen: moderately withdrawn.
      – Tail: average insertion. Great thick at its base is tuned toward aims it, not to exceed the Hock. It is not wound on the tip.

    FORELIMBS:

      – Shoulder: strong, with prominent muscles. Slightly oblique.
      – Arms: good muscular, Plumb and separate.
      – Elbows: neither returned to the outside or very attached to the chest.
      – forearms: good muscular, straight and with good bone.
      – Previous feet: rounded, made of strong fingers that reinforce the appearance of big cats.

    HINDQUARTERS:

    Strong and properly angled.

      – Thighs: apparent and very developed.
      – Hocks: short, vigorous and moderate-angle. RAM does not present.
      – Hind feet: rounded, slightly longer than the previous ones and fat fingers.

    MOVEMENT:

    The typical gait of the breed is the trot.. This is shown effortlessly, fluid and agile.
    The back is at the same level, parallel to the direction of motion. The head tends to be low. Explosive Gallop.

    SKIN:

    Thick and attached except in the neck, It is somewhat more lax.

    COAT:

      – Fur: moderately short (never satin), dense, acrid, There may be a light Undercoat. The hair should reinforce the rustic appearance of the individual.
      – Color: Griffon and barcinos or Brindle in all its varieties; alobados; carbonates or Chair; black and Brindle; black and fawn and peeps. With or without mask.

    SIZE AND WEIGHT:

      – Height at the withers: males from 61cm to 66cm, females of 58cm to 63 cm.. Supported a tolerance of 2cm at the top.
      – Weight: males between 45 and 53 kgr, females between 40 and 47 kgr. Supported a tolerance of 3 kgr.
      – Weight and height must go in harmony:
      – IPT (average weight height index) in males = 49 kgs / 63,5 cms = 0โ€™77
      – Females average IPT = 43,5 kgs / 60,5 cms = 0โ€™72
      – racial mean IPT = 0.745
      – ILA (height/length ratio) mean in males = height/length = 0.92 (a 8% longer than high).

    FAULTS:

    Any deviation from the above criteria should be considered absence and severity of this is considered to the degree of deviation to the standard.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

      – Shyness.
      – Unjustified aggression.
      – Muzzle too short or too long.
      – Overload.
      – descending dorsal line.
      – Lack of two premolars.

    MISS PLAYOFFS:

      – Deafness.
      – albinism, lack of pigmentation.
      – Cryptorchidism or monorquidismo.
      – Lack of four premolars.
      – Mandibular torque.
      – Long hair.
      – amputated tail.

    Character and abilities of the ยซSpanish Dogoยป

    The historical evidence make it clear that we have a purely functional breed. We have already referred to some of the work that played these dogs; in bullfighting for the luck of โ€œdogs the bullโ€; for management of livestock and hunting; as dog's force to the dam or grip of cattle; also as a dog guard or defense accompanied the armies. They had great prominence in America during the colonial period for the control of Maroons and the birth of much of the functional races of that continent: Cimarrรณn Uruguayo; Fila Brasileiro; cordovan fighting dog and rear dogo argentine; antique American Bulldogss; dams of the Caribbean; etc.

    While it is true that society evolves and the times are changing, It is not less true that the potential of this group can bring much as working dog. We want that the Spanish dogo still a dog's working to the extent of their possibilities; obviously not to compete with pastors in agility or mondioring not with villains in a half marathon; the limitations will be marked by their own morphological characteristics. But some minimal tests aimed at evaluating parameters related to power can be outlined.; arrojo and safety; meet minimum requirements in terms of physical potential; everything is a matter of to agree according to the reality of the project.

    Obviously if demand parameters that agility and resistance prevail, we would fall into the error of converging towards lighter typologies, hence how complicated it is sometimes to draw guidelines in this regard. It is not comparing ourselves to other breeds, fate of squeezing the maximum potential of our. If we have something clear who decided to give shape to this project, is that we do not want that our Spanish dogodo not become a mere pretty โ€œshowcaseโ€ just to recreate the reminiscences of the old bulldogs. These dogs must continue to be able to meet certain requirements and do so with the solvency appropriate to their morphology..

    I have always defended the individual initiative of each owner, each breeder; the selection and therefore evolution or a breed standardization, It does not necessarily imply a collective effort of all and each of the owners and breeders; It is enough to encourage those who wish to engage one degree more do so and facilitate the improvement of the rest. It is not so much a question of obligation and requirement, but to motivate those who want to use their energies in the improvement of the breed through its functional aspect.

    With a small group of fans "motivated" in this sense and working good dogs for the benefit of the community, there must be tangible results in the medium-long term that allow us to differentiate ourselves from other groups of a similar nature, but which have become mere exaggerated showcases of what they were. To minimize the danger of this "deterioration" -understood as such the reduction of its ancestral benefits in favor of spectacularity without more-, the breed Club can play an important role in this regard.

    It is possible to negotiate at the club level with veterinary clinics that allow significant discounts to members in the management of health control parameters (plates of hips and elbows dysplasia; hemivertebrae; heart tests; etc.); even subsidize club as part of these costs; establish ranking of specimens recommended by the club for breeding; designing tests of work; etc. It's all about go mapping objectives and study feasibility of each.

    ยซSpanish Dogeยป images

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    Alternative names of the ยซSpanish Dogoยป:

    • span class =ยปno_translatelateยป>PRESA, BORING, BULLS DOG, ALANO LIVESTOCK
    • Among the Group of the molossians arenas and molosoides.

    Sources:

    • Dogo-espanol national Club
    • www.lostarantos.net
    • www.lostercios.org
    • dogoespanol.blogspot.com.es/

    Images:

    • (1),(2),(3),(4),(5),(7),(8),(9),(10) – Spanish Doge ยซLos Terciosยป (Photos)
    • (6) – ROMERO DE LOS TARANTOS – Los Tarantos
    • (11),(12),(13) – Spanish Mastiff national Club (Photos)

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    Scottish Deerhound
    Escocia FCI 164 . Rough-haired Sighthounds

    Origin: United Kingdom
    Character: Loving and loyal
    Weight: 36 to 45 kg
    Height: 71 to 76 cm.
    Life expectancy:

    Deerhound

    The Scottish Deerhound or Deerhound, It is a traditional dog belonging to the Scottish Highlands, It also appears in the old portraits, sleeping at the foot of great lords. When became fashionable with shotgun deer hunting, This race was on the verge of extinction, but the enthusiasm of its breeders has ensured that this canine aristocrat survives to this day.

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    Scottish Deerhound

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    Do khyi
    Tรญbet FCI 230 - Molossoid . Mountain

    Origin: China
    Character: Reserved and protective
    Weight: Variable
    Height: 61 to 66 cm.
    Life expectancy:

    The Do khyi It is not a dog to live with children.

    Dogo del Tรญbet

    It is a breed native to Tibet, It appeared to the year 8000 to. C. Ancient working breed of nomadic herders of the Himalaya and a traditional guardian of the Tibetan monasteries. It has been surrounded by great mysticism since it was discovered in ancient times..

    It is a companion dog, Guard and protection; slow to mature, females only reach their apogee between 2 and 3 years and males at least the 4 years.

    Otros nombres: Dogo del Tรญbet / Do-Khy / Dogue du Tibet / Tibet-Dogge / Tibetan Mastiff

    Crupo 2 / Section 2 – molosoides

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    Guatemalan Dogo
    Guatemala Not recognized by the FCI

    Origin: Guatemala
    Character: Affectionate and protective
    Weight: 35 to 45 Kg
    Height: 52 to 60 cm.
    Life expectancy: 11 - 12 years

    The Guatemalan Dogo It is a variant of the Doge race, a native of Guatemala. It's a watchdog.

    Dogo Guatemalteco

    Content

    History

    From the age 1990, the Guatemalan Canophila Association began the study of this breed so that the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) grant worldwide recognition for the breeding of pedigree dogs, the only one in this region. In charge of studying the race to set their standard, approval and international recognition through the FCI is the veterinarian and zootechnician Arturo Chavez.

    The Guatemalan Dogo is the product of random crosses between races Bull Terrier English, Dalmatian and Boxer. Records of its existence date from 1890, Well there are images of a Guatemalan Dogo in a collection of 12 photos of the day, property of Arturo Gallusser. It is also known that the family Gerardi, in 1910, I had some copies of these dogs, but it is unknown the offspring of the same.

    Physical characteristics

    "Guatemalan Dogo"
    Dogo Guatemalteco
    Dogo/Bull Terrier Guatemalteco: Owner Owner Oscar E. Lorenzana Gallusser – Oscar E. Lorenzana Gallusser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

    It is a dog that stands out for being a good watchdog, It is medium sized and somewhat longer than high, so it does not have a completely square appearance. His head is quite square and his lips are slightly; His jaw is quite strong and he has a scissor bite..

    The weight males will of 40 to 45 kg and females in 35 to 40 kg. The height in the males is of 54 to 60 cm and the females of 52 to 58 cm..

    The life expectancy of the Guatemalan Dogo, is of, approximately, 11 to 12 years.

    Its color predominant is very bright white with some black or brown spots. The fur is short, rough, thick and quite attached to the body.

    Character and skills

    It is good guardian it ladra to strangers, but believes it only when necessary. You can get along with others but it creates a bond with his master, thus making it an excellent companion dog.

    A bath is recommended only when necessary or it can be cleaned with a damp tissue to remove hair that has fallen or when it has become dirty. Socialization at an early age will be required with the people. Will also be made if you have other pets to be in the future not to fight with them, and that's not a totally aggressive dog.

    Daily activities such as walks next to its owner is needed to not bored, since it is an energetic dog and can become destructive and stressed by not using the energy it possesses.

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    Dogo cubano
    Cuba Extinct

    Origin: Cuba
    Character: Fierce and guardian
    Weight: Approx.. 136.5 Kg
    Height: --
    Life expectancy:

    The Dogo cubano It was very notable and renowned for their ferocity. Extinct race.

    Mastรญn Cubano

    Content

    History

    The Dogo cubano or Cuban dogge, It is a breed of dog of Cuba that has been terminated. It was very similar to the Bullmastiff. This breed of dog was used for dog fighting.

    This breed of dog was introduced in Cuba to capture fugitive slaves (Maroons). After the abolition of slavery it became too expensive an animal to feed and it was so that, the race ceased to exist with the time.

    Physical characteristics

    They were among a Bulldog and Mastiff as far as size is concerned. Snout is short, bandwidth and abruptly truncated.

    The head was broad and flat, and lips, pendants. The ears of medium-sized, and hanging also. Rather short tail, cylindrical, round upwards tipped forward.

    They were described as a "rusty-colored wolf" with the face, the lips and black legs. The Cuban Mastiff is the largest breed of mastiff with an average weight of 136.5 Kg.

    The Cuban Mastiff was very notable and recognized for his ferocity in the fight and for the skill in the persecution of slaves..

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