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Lucerne Hound
Suiza FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: Switzerland
Character: Vivacious and docile
Weight: 15 - 20 Kg
Height: Male: 49โ€“59 cm. Female: 47โ€“57 cm
Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

Lucerne Hound

The Lucerne Hound is a lively dog, but gentle and docile. Very attached to his master.

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History

The breed was originally bred in the Lucerne area, Switzerland. Already in appearance it is closely related to the dog Bloodhound. It can be assumed that the Small Blue Gascony may also have played a role in the development of the breed: Striking colored coat with speckled pattern suggests this. It is one of the four Swiss Hounds, that have been combined by the FCI under a single breed standard, but they are judged separately in the exhibitions. The other varieties of the breed are:

Physical characteristics

Height at the withers up to 59 cm..
The ears are far back, very large, heavy, bent and turned.
Fur: Short, thick and thick, Fox fur
color: blue, of a combination of black and white hairs, very mottled, with black spots or a black chair.

Character and skills

The Lucerne Hound is a lively dog, but gentle and docile. Very attached to his master.

Like all dogs Swiss hounds, this breed is also relatively small. This is partly due to the fact that environmental conditions in the mountains, where were these dogs born, they are extremely hard, so animals with low energy requirements survived better than larger dogs. The Lucerne Hound used for a wide variety of hunting, from wild boars to deer and hares. Although the dense fur protects the dog from the cold and he likes to live outdoors, look for comfort; therefore he feels comfortable in the city, but needs a lot of activity and enough exercise. There is an almost identical breed with shorter legs – the Small Lucerne Hound, one of the varieties of Small swiss hound. It is suitable as a working dog, hunting and company.

Characteristics "Lucerne Hound"

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Videos "Lucerne Hound"

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. โ“˜
  • – UKC – Scenthounds โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Lucerne Hound"

Origin:
Switzerland

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
28.11.2001

Use:

It is a small game hound that hunts hares, deer, foxes and sometimes wild boars. He is an independent hunter by hunting with a bark. Searches and corners its prey with great safety even in difficult terrain.



General appearance:

It is a dog with medium height at the withers. Your body structure indicates strength and tenacity. Its slim head with long snout and long ears give it an expression of nobility.

There are four varieties of Swiss Hound :

  • Bernese Hound
  • Jura Hound
  • Lucerne Hound
  • Schwyz Hound

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :

โ€ข Body length : Height at withers = approx. 1.15 : 1.
โ€ข Height of the withers : chest depth = approx. 2 : 1.
โ€ข Length of the nasal shank : skull length = approx. 1 : 1.



Behavior / temperament:

Lively and passionate about hunting. Sensitive, manageable and faithful.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull : Long, narrow, delgado, noble. Bulging skull, visible occipital protrusion. The direction of the longitudinal axis of the skull and the muzzle shows a slight divergence. No frontal groove, no folds or wrinkles.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Not too developed.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Completely black, well developed; nostrils wide open.
  • Snout : Nobly developed, narrow ; it is not square or pointed ; the muzzle is straight or very slightly convex.
  • Lips : Moderately developed, the upper lips perfectly cover the lower jaw ; slightly open corner.
  • Jaws / Teeth : Powerful jaw. Powerful scissor bite, regular and complete, that is, the upper incisors overlap the lower ones without leaving space between them and the teeth are implanted vertically in the maxilla. Pincer bite allowed. The lack of one or two PM1 or PM2 is acceptable (premolars 1 or 2) . M3 are not taken into account (molars).
  • Cheeks : Loose, non-protruding supraciliary arches.

Eyes : They are more or less light or dark brown depending on the color of the coat ; they are medium in size and slightly oval. The edges of the eyelids are well pigmented. The eyelids are well adherent. The expression is sweet.

Ears : Placed below the eye line, in the posterior part of the cranial region and never implanted in its maximum width. Its length must reach at least the tip of the nose. The pinna is not prominent. The ears are thin. He wears them down, bent and twisted ; they are rounded at the bottom and have a fine, soft coat.

Neck:

Long, elegant, with good musculature ; throat skin is loose without forming a noticeable dewlap.

Body:

  • top line : The neck, the back, The rump and tail form a harmonious and noble line.
  • Cross : Bit strong, free and elegant neck insert.
  • Back : Firm and straight. : Muscular and slightly arched.
  • Rump : Elongated, extends the line of the back harmoniously and descends gently. It is not higher than the cross. The crest of the iliac bone is not too prominent.
  • Breast : Deeper than wide, well descended, reaches to the tips of the elbows. Elongated rib cage with slightly arched ribs.
  • Bottom line and belly : Belly slightly pulled back ; full flanks.

Tail:

Inserted in the extension of the croup. It is of medium length and tapers towards the tip ; at its end it has a slight incline up ; noble. In general, it remains hanging at rest and when walking calmly, without showing an important bend ; When he is attentive or in action he carries it along the line of his back , but never resting in it nor in a curled way. Is well covered with hair, but it doesn't have a spike shape.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

  • As a whole : They are well muscled, thin and not heavy in appearance. Seen from the front they are parallel and from the side they look vertical ; his bones are strong with his feet pointed forward.
  • Shoulder : Long oblique shoulder blades, closely linked to the rib cage. The ideal angulation of the scapulohumeral joint is approximately 100ยฐ.
  • Arm : A little longer than the shoulder blade, placed obliquely, closely attached to the chest. His musculature is fine.
  • Elbows : Naturally glued to the side.
  • Forearm : Straight, strong, delgado.
  • Carpo : Strong, wide metacarpus : Relatively short; Seen from the front it is located on the perpendicular line of the forearm; seen from the side it is slightly inclined.
  • Front feet : Rounded, with compact fingers ; hard and rough pads ; strong nails whose color depends on the color of the coat.

LATER MEMBERS :

  • As a whole : They have strong muscles and are in a balanced relationship with the forelimbs ; seen from behind the hind legs are vertical and parallel.
  • Thigh : Long and oblique, powerful although his muscles are thin. The angulation of the coxofemoral joint is approximately 100ยฐ.
  • Knee : No inward or outward deviations. Angulation of the femoral-tibian joint approximately 120ยฐ.
  • Leg : Relatively long, thin, visible muscles and tendons under the skin.
  • Hock : Tibiotarsal joint angulation approximately 130ยฐ.
  • Metatarsus : Pretty short, placed vertically and parallel. Without spurs, except in countries, in which amputation is not allowed by law.
  • Rear feet : Rounded, with compact fingers, hard and rough pads ; strong nails whose color depends on the color of the coat.

Movement:

It is unfolded, regular, harmonious and with good scope. Has good impulse from the hindlimbs. Drive the limbs parallel and straight. The cross moves smoothly and regularly up and down, the back remains straight and the head and neck wobble slightly from side to side.

Mantle

SKIN : Fina, flexible, well adherent, whose color varies in each of the four varieties.

โ€ข Bernese Hound : Skin is black under black hair and blackish-white marbling under white hair.
โ€ข Jura Hound : She is black under black hair and lighter under tan hair..
โ€ข Lucerne Hound : She is black under black hair and lighter under blue-flecked hair..
โ€ข Schwyz Hound : It is dark gray under the orange hair and blackish-white marbling under the white hair..

HAIR : Is short, smooth, thick, very fine on the head and ears.

COLOR :

โ€ข Bernese Hound : White with black spots or a black saddle-shaped spot. Tan color from pale to intense over the eyes, cheeks, on the inside of the ears and around the anus. Sometimes very lightly splattered (black splash).

โ€ข Jura Hound : Tan with black cape, sometimes nuanced black or black with tan over the eyes, cheeks, around the anus and on the extremities ; sometimes with a small white spot on the chest ; this stain may be splattered (black or gray splashes).

โ€ข Lucerne Hound : Called blue, with a mixture of black and white hairs, intensely splashed, with black spots or a saddle-shaped spot ; tan color from pale to intense over the eyes, cheeks, on the chest, around the anus and on the extremities ; a black cape is allowed.

โ€ข Schwyz Hound : White with orange or orange "saddle" spots, sometimes with orange splashes ; an orange coat is allowed.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • Males : 49-59 cm..
  • females : 47-57 cm No tolerance.


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..

โ€ข Rough appearance, vulgar, weak body structure.
โ€ข Discordant proportions between body length, the height of the withers and the height of the chest.
โ€ข Skull too wide, too convex or too flat.
โ€ข Stop too marked.
โ€ข Very short or very long snout, too square or pointed.
โ€ข Concave nasal bridge.
โ€ข Lack of more than two premolars PM1 or PM2. Los M3 (molars 3) are not taken into account.
โ€ข Thick lips.
โ€ข Light eyes, acute expression, non-adherent eyelids.
โ€ข Ears that are too short or flattened, thick or set very high.
โ€ข Very short neck.
โ€ข Double chin too marked.
โ€ข Saddled or arched back (carp back).
โ€ข Croup too inclined or too short.
โ€ข Rib cage not deep enough, too flat or barrel-shaped.
โ€ข Retracted belly, fallen flanks.
โ€ข Tail with poor insertion, carried too high, very bent, stooped, very coarse or spike-shaped tail.
โ€ข Extremities with bones that are too thin or in a bad position.
โ€ข Very sloping shoulders, arm too short.
โ€ข Weak carpal joints.
โ€ข Insufficient angulations of the hind limbs ; cow or barrel shaped limbs.
โ€ข Dewclaws on the hind limbs, except in countries in which amputation is not permitted by law.
โ€ข Rough coat, not smooth.
โ€ข Flaws in color and markings.

  1. Bernese Hound : Too many black splashes on the white. Tan or white on the outside of the ears.
  2. Jura Hound : Uniform color. Noticeable white patch or heavily speckled patch on the chest.
  3. Lucerne Hound : Lack of ยซ blue ยป splash. Tan on the outside of the ears.
  4. Schwyz Hound : Too many orange splashes on the white. Uniform color. White on the outside of the ears.

โ€ข Slightly fearful or aggressive behavior.

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โ€ข Excessively fearful or aggressive dog.
โ€ข Atypical general appearance of the breed.
โ€ข Completely depigmented nose.
โ€ข Upper or lower prognathism, incisor arcade deviated.
โ€ข Ectropion, entropion (even if it had been operated).
โ€ข Horn tail, threaded, knotty the hook.
โ€ข Size above or below tolerance.

Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Lucerne Hound (English).
2. Courant lucernois (French).
3. Blausprenkel (German).
4. Sabujo Lucerna (Portuguese).
5. Perro sabueso suizo de Lucerna (espaรฑol).

Varieties of ยซSwiss Houndsยป

The four varieties of Swiss Hounds have their own specific hunting characteristics.:

– The Bernese Hound, with her beautiful throat ("the howler of the Jura"), demanding, mainly used for hares;
– He "Jura Houndยซ, an excellent recuperator
– The "Hound of Lucerne", reminiscent of Small Blue Gascony, he is an active and passionate dog that hunts deer very well;
– The Schwyz Hound, less widespread outside of Switzerland, is reserved for rabbits and hares.

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Black and tan coonhound
Estados Unidos FCI 300 - Large-sized Hounds

Origin: United States
Character: Friendly and alert
Weight: 29 to 59 Kg
Height: 58 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Perro negro y fuego para la caza del mapache

The Black and tan coonhound they are very vocal and ladradores and, they tend to howl frequently.

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History

The black and tan dog for raccoon hunting is a breed of dog used especially to track raccoons. It is a cross between Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound (ยซBlack fox hunter and virginia fireยป).

The Black and tan coonhound It is one of the oldest breeds that exist in America. It is considered that its origin is in the old packs of Fox Hound Cross with Bloodhound they were imported from England in the 17TH century.

The Black and tan coonhound is a descendant of dog Talbot (extinct race), It was in medieval England from the 11th century. His ancestry is, years. At that time, drawn through the Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound.

The Black and tan coonhound it is the only one of the six races of the group โ€œCoonhoundโ€ (hunting dog breed belonging to hounds) officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.

In 1945 the Black and tan coonhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club.

The Redbone Coonhound and the Plott Hound since then they have been recognized in the miscellaneous class. The other three varieties of Coonhound are the Bluetick Coonhound, the American English Coonhound, and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

Physical characteristics

The standard of the Black and tan coonhound mark that your weight is 29 to 59 Kg. Y, the height at the cross of 58 to 69 cm..
Its pelage is short, dense and glossy. Their brand of black colour and fire are similar to the Dobermann and the Rottweiler, but with key differences that, It doesn't help to distinguish it from other races. The most prominent are the ears and long tails, and his strong bark, like no other. The eyes are Hazel color, throwing more dark in some cases.

The legs are long in proportion to the length of the body, that is very muscular and thin, males tend to be more bony than females.

The size of the litter of a Black and Tan Coonhound dog round the 8 Puppies. Y, the life expectancy of this breed is of 10 to 12 years.

Generally healthy, but there is some risk of the Hip Dysplasia, ear cancer and other ear infections and eye problems.

Character and skills

The Black and tan coonhound achieves its objective by guiding itself only by smell, What makes it also efficient to find deer, bears, Pumas and other pieces of hunting, although in many countries this type of hunting with dogs is restricted.

The general impression is the of the power, agility and alertness, with the ability to quickly drop to the ground and move down with powerful rhythmic strides. It also, every dog has his own voice, recognisable for their owners from a great distance.

The Black and tan coonhound he is a gentle dog, adaptable and worthy to be loved. While adapt very well to different environments of life, This dog will be very happy when you can do the work for which has been raised.

Thanks to its amazing sense of smell, is a dog that easily distracted, he is obedient but if any trail crosses his path he will go after himโ€ฆ Reason why, they are dogs that require a constant and patient training.

Although most of the Black and tan coonhound they are dogs trust, balanced and sweet temperament, puppies need a fair amount of encouragement to build their confidence, especially, When living in the interior of a home as pets. You can have despanzurrado and happy on the sofa, If and when, It gives you a lot of exercise, years. At that time, they enjoy the company of their human family.

The Black and tan coonhound, It may seem cautious or nervous in the presence of strangers or unfamiliar dogs, but if they are well socialized from puppies there will be no problem, they are dogs bred for hunting and working group.

The Black and tan coonhound he is better known as "raccoon hunter", but she has also been used successfully for hunting other animals such as the bear, the deer, the Fox and the mountain lion – even on difficult terrain. Since, It is a dog that supports well the rigors of winter, as well as intense heat.

The Black and tan coonhound it is a breed that tends to drool a lot, This is a feature that can be problematic. This race is not very appropriate for someone who is looking for a quiet dog, like all Coonhound, they are very vocal and ladradores and, as well, they tend to howl frequently. They are effective in warning their owners when a stranger enters the courtyard, the appearance of the dog at that time may seem threatening, but it is not likely to bite or attack unless smell the real danger or feel threatened.

Despite being a dog that is not often seen in urban areas, they enjoyed much popularity in rural areas. It is said that a Coonhound they are found on the porch of most rural homes in the United States, more than any other race. While it is not a statistical fact, his place in the AKC registered breeds list that ranks as one of the most popular races.

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Characteristics "Black and tan coonhound"

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Images Black and tan coonhound

Videos of the black and tan dog for raccoon hunting

Type and recognitions:

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  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

  • FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    • FCI breed standard Black and tan coonhound

    FCIFCI - Black and tan coonhound
    		Dog

    Alternative names:

    1. American Black and Tan Coonhound (English).
    2. Chien noir et feu pour la chasse au raton laveur (French).
    3. Schwarz-lohfarbene Waschbรคrenhund (German).
    4. Coonhound preto e castanho (Portuguese).
    5. Black and tan coonhound, perro negro y fuego para la caza del mapache (espaรฑol).

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    Istrian Shorthaired Hound
    Croacia FCI 151 . Medium-sized Hounds

    Origin: Croatia
    Character: Docile and very barking.
    Weight: 18 - 20 kg
    Height: Males: 49 - 53 cm. - females: 47 - 51 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

    Istrian Shorthaired Hound

    There is also a "Wire-Coated Istrian Hound" of slightly larger size..

    Content

    History

    The Istrian Shorthaired Hound is an ancient breed of hound dog originating from Istria, whose origins are lost in dark prehistory. The frescoes (1474, Chapel of the Virgin Mary in Beram, near Pazin), the paintings (including Titian, first half of the 18th century), and the chronicles (1719, Bishop Bakic of Djakovo) bear witness to it.

    The Istrian Shorthaired Hound, highly appreciated for its excellent hunting qualities, was sold from Istria to neighboring countries. The first inscriptions in the herd book date from 1924, the breed was recognized by the FCI already in 1949, but the standard wasn't published until 1973.

    Today, the Istrian Shorthaired Hound it is quite common in and around Istria and is still very popular with hunters due to its excellent characteristics.

    Photos:

    1 – Istrian Shorthaired Hound at a dog show in Zadar, Croatia (CACIB 2006.) by Mirta12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Physical Characteristics Istrian Shorthaired Hound

    The Istrian Shorthaired Hound he is a medium sized running dog, who appears elegant and distinguished in his build and movements. The height at the withers in both males and females is between 44 and 56 cm., the weight of the dogs is 14 to 20 kg, the optimum is 18 kg.

    The coat of these dogs is thin, dense and, as the name reflects, short. This short-haired variant is somewhat smaller than the wire-haired version of the Istrian Hound.. The basic color of the coat is white with orange yellow tints. As a whole, the coat is shiny.

    The life expectancy of dogs is 12 – 14 years.

    Character and skills Istrian Shorthaired Hound

    The characteristic of Istrian Shorthaired Hound it's his distinctive hunting instinct. The dogs have always been used as hunting dogs and still show corresponding characteristics today.. This includes his liveliness and his passion for hunting itself.. Like most hunting dogs, these dogs have little instinct for protection and are therefore quite unsuitable for guarding and protection tasks.

    While the Istrian Shorthaired Hound be able to live your hunting instinct and feel fully occupied, has a gentle and friendly disposition. It is obedient and loyal to its owner. Your posture is nice.
    It also, these dogs are smart and insightful, so they must be challenged in this regard as well. If the dogs are not kept according to their nature, they often get stubborn and sometimes even start poaching.

    Keeping an Istrian Shorthaired Hound

    The Istrian Shorthaired Hound It, by its nature, first of all a tracking dog. It is particularly suitable for hunting foxes and hares and is used almost exclusively for this purpose in its native country.. It is important that the dogs of this breed are kept by a hunter and encourage them to go hunting and take the trail., so it should be considered as an example for animals. Despite your gentle nature, they are not suitable as pure family dogs, as their pronounced hunting instinct would be neglected too.

    Images "Istrian Shorthaired Hound"

    Photos:

    2 – Luri the Istrian Shorthaired Hound in a dog shelter in Zadar, Croatia by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    3 – Luri the Istrian Shorthaired Hound in a dog shelter in Zadar, Croatia. He was underweight when the photo was taken by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    4 – Luri the Istrian Shorthaired Hound in a dog shelter in Zadar, Croatia. He was underweight when the photo was taken by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    5 – Istrian Shorthaired Hound Luri in a dog shelter in Zadar. When the photo was taken, he was underweight by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    6 – Istrian Shorthaired Hound puppies at a dog show in Zadar, Croatia (CACIB 2006.) by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Videos "Istrian Shorthaired Hound"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
    • – UKC – Scenthound Group โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Istrian Shorthaired Hound"

    Origin:
    Croatia

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    3.11.2014

    Use:

    tireless hound, especially suitable for hare hunting, foxes and wild boars, although it can also be used as a tracking dog.



    General appearance:

    It is noble looking, with its snow white fur interspersed with yellow-orange spots. The hair is satin and fine. The head is long, narrow and thin. The body is agile. The tail is thin and slightly curled, Sabre-shaped.
    This hound barks persistently, usually in a high pitched tone.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The length of the body must exceed the withers by a maximum of 10%.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Sweet character, docile, quiet, very attached to his master. Is energetic, and very passionate while hunting.

    Head:

    The length of the head fluctuates between 20 and 24 cm.. The forehead has no folds.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : In profile, the occipital protrusion is pronounced. The forehead is slightly arched, presenting a smooth transition towards the nasal bridge, which is straight. View from the top, the forehead is long and rather narrow, with an apparent frontal groove.
    • Depression links (Stop) : Outfit, no sharp sinking.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : It is black, or at least brown. The nostrils are wide open.
    • Snout : It is long, width at the base, gradually tapering towards the limb. The nasal helm is straight.
    • Teeth : They're strong. The joint is in the form of scissors, uniform. Teeth are complete.
    • Eyes : They have an oval shape; they do not appear nor sunk, nor protruding. The iris should be as dark a color as possible. The eyelids are black or brown. The look is clear and expressive.
    • Ears : They are fine, with a broad ligament, implanted slightly above the horizontal line of the eyes; become narrower at the end. They are considered long, when carried forward along the bridge of the nose, they reach the canines; they are very long, when the canines exceed. They must be at least semi-long and reach the zygomatic arches.

    Neck:

    The upper profile is slightly arched in the nape region. The junction with the head is perceptible in the posterior part of the occipital protuberance. The neck is obliquely inserted into the trunk. Neck contour is compact. From the occipital protuberance to the withers, the neck measures of 15 to 20 cm.. The skin is stretched, no jowls or folds

    Body:

    The upper margin gently descends from the withers towards the rump.

    • Back : It is wide, straight and muscular.
    • Pork loin : Wide and short.
    • Rump : Long and wide; slightly inclined or horizontal. It is longer in females than in males. In the region of the rump the height is about one finger less than in the region of the withers. The haunches are barely noticeable.
    • Breast : Well inclined; reaches at least to the elbow. Normally, its circumference exceeds the height at the withers by some 12 cm.. The ribs are rounded. The front of the chest is well developed, but the tip of the sternum is barely visible.
    • Belly and flanks : The superior margin rises gently from the sternum to the inguinal region, therefore, the belly is slightly raised.

    Tail:

    Thick at its base, diminishing in its limb. The finer the tail, the greater the noble aspect of the dog. It is high implantation, of medium length and does not exceed the level of the hock. It comes slightly curled up.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

    • Shoulder pads : Long, oblique and well attached to the chest.
    • Elbows : Well applied to the body.
    • forearms : Perfectly vertical, well muscled.
    • Carpi : They are barely distinguishable from the forearm.
    • Metacarpus : They are straight and short. They can be slightly inclined, but the angle they form with the vertical never exceeds 10ยฐ.
    • Front feet : They look more like a cat's foot than a hare's. They are light, with fingers together. The pads are arched and firm; nails are solid.

    LATER MEMBERS : Seen from the back, thigh, Leg, the hock tendon and the metatarsal are on the same vertical.

    • Thigh : Is short, wide and muscular.
    • Knee : The kneecap is wide, set high.
    • Legs : long, oblique and well muscled.
    • Hock : It's compact.
    • Metatarsals : Short, vertical or very slightly inclined, forming an angle of 10ยฐ to 20ยฐ with the vertical.
    • Hind feet : Similar to the forwards. However, they are a little longer.

    Movement:

    It is agile, uniform, loose.

    Mantle

    SKIN : Is elastic, is well applied over the entire body. Does not form folds. It is a pinkish color.

    HAIR : It is flat, fine and shiny. Sometimes longer on the back of the thighs and on the inside of the tail, but this characteristic is not valued.

    COLOR : The background color is snow white. In principle, the ears are orange; color that extends beyond the base of the ears and covers both sides of the forehead to the eye region, which gives the face its characteristic mask appearance. We mean a star if, on the upper part of the forehead there is a more or less large spot of the same orange color. The ears may also be dotted with orange spots, which is highly appreciated and considered as a sign of purebred. Yellow-orange spots can be seen in the form of specks or strips spread over any part of the body, but more often in the region of the tail ligament. They should never be so numerous as to dominate the white background color. The tone of the spots should be accentuated, never pale, nor dark, not even brown, which would show signs of a mixture of races. The presence of a third color is not allowed, not even in some hairs. The coat may be uniform white, without any stain.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross : It is of 44 to 56 cm..

    Ideal size

    • for males : 50 cm.,
    • for females : 48 cm..

    Weight : In an adult male it is about 18 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..

    MINOR FAULTS

    โ€ข Spots with partial depigmentation on the nose or on one eyelid. Nose with a very clear pigmentation.
    โ€ข Convex or slightly sunken back.
    โ€ข Croup too oblique.
    โ€ข Thin or too solid belly.

    MISS PLAYOFFS

    โ€ข Aggressive or fearful dog.
    โ€ข Lack of proportion between body length and height at the withers.
    โ€ข Head too short.
    โ€ข Spots with abundant depigmentation, or total depigmentation of the nose.
    โ€ข Muzzle too short, very pointed or obtuse.
    โ€ข Upper or lower prognathism.
    โ€ข Incorrect joint.
    โ€ข Different colored eyes.
    โ€ข Ligament of the ears set very high.
    โ€ข Curled tail, deviated to one side or corkscrew. Cropped tail.
    โ€ข Elbows too far apart.
    โ€ข Twisted forearms.
    โ€ข Pasterns too oblique.
    โ€ข Hair that is too long.
    โ€ข Any color other than yellow-orange.
    โ€ข Size above or below the norms established by the standard.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Original name – Istarski Kratkodlaki Goniฤ (English).
    2. Chien courant d’Istrie ร  poil ras (French).
    3. Istarski Kratkodlaki Goniฤ (German).
    4. Istarski kratkodlaki gonic (Nome original) (Portuguese).
    5. Nombre original – Istarski Kratkodlaki (espaรฑol).

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    Schwyz Hound
    Suiza FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

    Origin: Switzerland
    Character: Independent and energetic.
    Weight: 16 - 25 Kg.
    Height: Males: 49-59 cm.. females: 47-57 cm..
    Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

    Schwyz Hound

    The Schwyz Hound they are a very lively and energetic breed that requires a significant amount of daily exercise.

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    History

    The Schwyz Hound has ancient origins, the details are a bit confusing though. Dogs of this type are represented in mosaics dating from the Roman Helvetian era and the first specimens of the breed were highly sought after in Italy during the 15th century and then by the French during the 18th century..

    It is believed that the Schwyz Hound It was influenced by the French Hounds brought to Switzerland by traveling mercenaries and eventually became one of the five varieties of "Swiss Hound.". More specifically, the Schwyz Hound it is one of the four breeds sometimes referred to – the other varieties are:

    The first breed standard for the Schwyz Hound was established in 1882 and reviewed in 1909. The breed was accepted by the FCI under the name of Schweizer Laufhund in 2001.

    Physical characteristics

    It is a dog with medium height at the withers. Your body structure indicates strength and tenacity. Its slim head with long snout and long ears give it an expression of nobility.

    Size: Males: 49-59 cm.. females: 47-57 cm..

    Color: White with orange or orange "saddle" spots, sometimes with orange splashes; an orange coat is allowed.

    Character and skills

    The Schwyz Hound it is a friendly breed that can do well in a family environment as long as its exercise requirements are consistent. These dogs get along well with other dogs and can also be gentle with children. Just be careful around cats and other household pets because these dogs have strong hunting instincts – raising pets together and working on early socialization will help. You should also make sure your dog gets plenty of mental and physical exercise to avoid the kind of boredom that can lead to destructive behavior..

    The Schwyz Hound they are a very lively and energetic breed that requires a significant amount of daily exercise. These dogs need at least an hour of moderate to vigorous exercise each day and will also appreciate having time to run around in a fenced yard.. This breed can also be a good candidate for dog sports, if you are looking for opportunities to get you some extra exercise.

    Training

    The Schwyz Hound has strong hunting instincts that can be developed and controlled through training. These dogs are trained to hunt in packs., so they are a bit independent by nature and can be stubborn at times. Keeping your training sessions short and offering plenty of food rewards will help ensure training success., in addition you must maintain a firm and consistent hand in leadership with this breed. Early socialization is also important for this breed.

    Characteristics "Schwyz Hound"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Schwyz Hound" 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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    Videos "Schwyz Hound"

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. โ“˜
    • – UKC – Scenthounds โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Schwyz Hound"

    Origin:
    Switzerland

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    28.11.2001

    Use:

    It is a small game hound that hunts hares, deer, foxes and sometimes wild boars. He is an independent hunter by hunting with a bark. Searches and corners its prey with great safety even in difficult terrain.



    General appearance:

    It is a dog with medium height at the withers. Your body structure indicates strength and tenacity. Its slim head with long snout and long ears give it an expression of nobility.

    There are four varieties of Swiss Hound :

    • Bernese Hound
    • Jura Hound
    • Lucerne Hound
    • Schwyz Hound

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :

    โ€ข Body length : Height at withers = approx. 1.15 : 1.
    โ€ข Height of the withers : chest depth = approx. 2 : 1.
    โ€ข Length of the nasal shank : skull length = approx. 1 : 1.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Lively and passionate about hunting. Sensitive, manageable and faithful.

    Head:

    ---

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : Long, narrow, delgado, noble. Bulging skull, visible occipital protrusion. The direction of the longitudinal axis of the skull and the muzzle shows a slight divergence. No frontal groove, no folds or wrinkles.
    • Depression links (Stop) : Not too developed.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : Completely black, well developed; nostrils wide open.
    • Snout : Nobly developed, narrow ; it is not square or pointed ; the muzzle is straight or very slightly convex.
    • Lips : Moderately developed, the upper lips perfectly cover the lower jaw ; slightly open corner.
    • Jaws / Teeth : Powerful jaw. Powerful scissor bite, regular and complete, that is, the upper incisors overlap the lower ones without leaving space between them and the teeth are implanted vertically in the maxilla. Pincer bite allowed. The lack of one or two PM1 or PM2 is acceptable (premolars 1 or 2) . M3 are not taken into account (molars).
    • Cheeks : Loose, non-protruding supraciliary arches.

    Eyes : They are more or less light or dark brown depending on the color of the coat ; they are medium in size and slightly oval. The edges of the eyelids are well pigmented. The eyelids are well adherent. The expression is sweet.

    Ears : Placed below the eye line, in the posterior part of the cranial region and never implanted in its maximum width. Its length must reach at least the tip of the nose. The pinna is not prominent. The ears are thin. He wears them down, bent and twisted ; they are rounded at the bottom and have a fine, soft coat.

    Neck:

    Long, elegant, with good musculature ; throat skin is loose without forming a noticeable dewlap.

    Body:

    • top line : The neck, the back, The rump and tail form a harmonious and noble line.
    • Cross : Bit strong, free and elegant neck insert.
    • Back : Firm and straight. : Muscular and slightly arched.
    • Rump : Elongated, extends the line of the back harmoniously and descends gently. It is not higher than the cross. The crest of the iliac bone is not too prominent.
    • Breast : Deeper than wide, well descended, reaches to the tips of the elbows. Elongated rib cage with slightly arched ribs.
    • Bottom line and belly : Belly slightly pulled back ; full flanks.

    Tail:

    Inserted in the extension of the croup. It is of medium length and tapers towards the tip ; at its end it has a slight incline up ; noble. In general, it remains hanging at rest and when walking calmly, without showing an important bend ; When he is attentive or in action he carries it along the line of his back , but never resting in it nor in a curled way. Is well covered with hair, but it doesn't have a spike shape.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

    • As a whole : They are well muscled, thin and not heavy in appearance. Seen from the front they are parallel and from the side they look vertical ; his bones are strong with his feet pointed forward.
    • Shoulder : Long oblique shoulder blades, closely linked to the rib cage. The ideal angulation of the scapulohumeral joint is approximately 100ยฐ.
    • Arm : A little longer than the shoulder blade, placed obliquely, closely attached to the chest. His musculature is fine.
    • Elbows : Naturally glued to the side.
    • Forearm : Straight, strong, delgado.
    • Carpo : Strong, wide metacarpus : Relatively short; Seen from the front it is located on the perpendicular line of the forearm; seen from the side it is slightly inclined.
    • Front feet : Rounded, with compact fingers ; hard and rough pads ; strong nails whose color depends on the color of the coat.

    LATER MEMBERS :

    • As a whole : They have strong muscles and are in a balanced relationship with the forelimbs ; seen from behind the hind legs are vertical and parallel.
    • Thigh : Long and oblique, powerful although his muscles are thin. The angulation of the coxofemoral joint is approximately 100ยฐ.
    • Knee : No inward or outward deviations. Angulation of the femoral-tibian joint approximately 120ยฐ.
    • Leg : Relatively long, thin, visible muscles and tendons under the skin.
    • Hock : Tibiotarsal joint angulation approximately 130ยฐ.
    • Metatarsus : Pretty short, placed vertically and parallel. Without spurs, except in countries, in which amputation is not allowed by law.
    • Rear feet : Rounded, with compact fingers, hard and rough pads ; strong nails whose color depends on the color of the coat.

    Movement:

    It is unfolded, regular, harmonious and with good scope. Has good impulse from the hindlimbs. Drive the limbs parallel and straight. The cross moves smoothly and regularly up and down, the back remains straight and the head and neck wobble slightly from side to side.

    Mantle

    SKIN : Fina, flexible, well adherent, whose color varies in each of the four varieties.

    โ€ข Bernese Hound : Skin is black under black hair and blackish-white marbling under white hair.
    โ€ข Jura Hound : She is black under black hair and lighter under tan hair..
    โ€ข Lucerne Hound : She is black under black hair and lighter under blue-flecked hair..
    โ€ข Schwyz Hound : It is dark gray under the orange hair and blackish-white marbling under the white hair..

    HAIR : Is short, smooth, thick, very fine on the head and ears.

    COLOR :

    โ€ข Bernese Hound : White with black spots or a black saddle-shaped spot. Tan color from pale to intense over the eyes, cheeks, on the inside of the ears and around the anus. Sometimes very lightly splattered (black splash).

    โ€ข Jura Hound : Tan with black cape, sometimes nuanced black or black with tan over the eyes, cheeks, around the anus and on the extremities ; sometimes with a small white spot on the chest ; this stain may be splattered (black or gray splashes).

    โ€ข Lucerne Hound : Called blue, with a mixture of black and white hairs, intensely splashed, with black spots or a saddle-shaped spot ; tan color from pale to intense over the eyes, cheeks, on the chest, around the anus and on the extremities ; a black cape is allowed.

    โ€ข Schwyz Hound : White with orange or orange "saddle" spots, sometimes with orange splashes ; an orange coat is allowed.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross :

    • Males : 49-59 cm..
    • females : 47-57 cm No tolerance.


    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..

    โ€ข Rough appearance, vulgar, weak body structure.
    โ€ข Discordant proportions between body length, the height of the withers and the height of the chest.
    โ€ข Skull too wide, too convex or too flat.
    โ€ข Stop too marked.
    โ€ข Very short or very long snout, too square or pointed.
    โ€ข Concave nasal bridge.
    โ€ข Lack of more than two premolars PM1 or PM2. Los M3 (molars 3) are not taken into account.
    โ€ข Thick lips.
    โ€ข Light eyes, acute expression, non-adherent eyelids.
    โ€ข Ears that are too short or flattened, thick or set very high.
    โ€ข Very short neck.
    โ€ข Double chin too marked.
    โ€ข Saddled or arched back (carp back).
    โ€ข Croup too inclined or too short.
    โ€ข Rib cage not deep enough, too flat or barrel-shaped.
    โ€ข Retracted belly, fallen flanks.
    โ€ข Tail with poor insertion, carried too high, very bent, stooped, very coarse or spike-shaped tail.
    โ€ข Extremities with bones that are too thin or in a bad position.
    โ€ข Very sloping shoulders, arm too short.
    โ€ข Weak carpal joints.
    โ€ข Insufficient angulations of the hind limbs ; cow or barrel shaped limbs.
    โ€ข Dewclaws on the hind limbs, except in countries in which amputation is not permitted by law.
    โ€ข Rough coat, not smooth.
    โ€ข Flaws in color and markings.

    1. Bernese Hound : Too many black splashes on the white. Tan or white on the outside of the ears.
    2. Jura Hound : Uniform color. Noticeable white patch or heavily speckled patch on the chest.
    3. Lucerne Hound : Lack of ยซ blue ยป splash. Tan on the outside of the ears.
    4. Schwyz Hound : Too many orange splashes on the white. Uniform color. White on the outside of the ears.

    โ€ข Slightly fearful or aggressive behavior.

    MISS PLAYOFFS

    โ€ข Excessively fearful or aggressive dog.
    โ€ข Atypical general appearance of the breed.
    โ€ข Completely depigmented nose.
    โ€ข Upper or lower prognathism, incisor arcade deviated.
    โ€ข Ectropion, entropion (even if it had been operated).
    โ€ข Horn tail, threaded, knotty the hook.
    โ€ข Size above or below tolerance.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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

    Varieties of ยซSwiss Houndsยป

    The four varieties of Swiss Hounds have their own specific hunting characteristics.:

    – The Bernese Hound, with her beautiful throat ("the howler of the Jura"), demanding, mainly used for hares;
    – He "Jura Houndยซ, an excellent recuperator
    – The Lucerne Hound, reminiscent of Small Blue Gascony, he is an active and passionate dog that hunts deer very well;
    – The "Hound of Schwyz", less widespread outside of Switzerland, is reserved for rabbits and hares.

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    Otterhound
    Inglaterra FCI 294 . Large-sized Hounds

    Origin: England, United Kingdom
    Character: Stubborn and active
    Weight: Approx.. 52 Kg
    Height: 61 to 69 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 13 years

    Perro de Nutria

    The Otterhound is the most endangered dog breed in the UK.

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    History

    The Otterhound It is a very old breed of dog from United Kingdom, has, among many other mixtures- within their ancestors to the race Airedale Terrier.

    The name of this precious woolly, It just comes to the task for which it was created: the House of otters. This dog has a smell nearly as well developed as the Bloodhound. This breed was developed in England.

    But like all dog breeds, changes and social advances always bring consequences in the case of Otterhound, It happened that the Otter hunting was banned in England, and if so few copies of this breed, with this ban the race saw very committed his existence.

    Though, To avoid its extinction some race fans what they did was focus the hunting instinct of the Otterhoundtowards other types of prey.

    The Otterhound It is a dog specializing in otters, extremely difficult and dangerous job.

    Some experts suggest that the danger of the Otterhound is similar to the extinction of the Panda Bear.

    It is a very small breed, It is estimated that they there are around 1.000 Otterhound in the world, of which from 350 and 400 they are in the U.S.. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, When was Otter hunting a popular sport, the Otterhound they were never numerous.

    Today, this breed is considered as the most threatened by endangered United Kingdom, There are only 51 specimens born in 2006. Are on the list of most vulnerable native breeds of the UK Kennel Club and programmes are being carried out to save the race.

    Physical characteristics

    The Otterhound, is a dog large and strong, sometimes we could say, incombustible. It is capable of spending all day hunting in the water or running around the field, without showing even the slightest index of exhaustion.

    It has a head big and strong with well marked bone.

    Their eyes, intelligent and lively expression, vary in color depending on the coat. The ears, they are long, them it is hanging at the height of the eyes. They are set high and have a characteristic fold of the breed..

    The tail, high insertion it takes her upright always to pay attention a State of alert, but when it is resting her leads hanging.

    The hair of the Otterhound is long, has a length of 4 to 8 cm approximately. The mantle is double layer, the outdoor hair is dense, hard and waterproof and should be rough to the touch. The internal layer It is notorious and touch gives a feeling oilseed.

    While, measures with respect to the height and weight, vary according to the club as a consensus we could say that the height the cross in the males is of approximately 69 cm and the females of 61 cm..

    The average life expectancy the race is a little more than 10 years. A quarter tends to live in 12 to 15 years. Y, the case of a copy which he lived has been known to the 16 years of age.

    Character and skills

    The Otterhound, is a Hound very versatile, is generally used for the House of large dams, both individually and in a pack.

    Its temperament It friendly and balanced, as long as you have enough physical exercise especially everything related to water, enjoy a lot swimming.

    The Otterhound enjoy exercise, the routine. They are very good companion dogs for the family, but they must be kept in a secure property, that can jump fences of up 5 metres in height. They are not at all appropriate for life in apartment.

    It is a excellent swimmer, he chased the otters swimming, using only the trail of bubbles that were leaving them diving as track.

    This dog is a highly specialized breed who instinctively knows what has to do. Perhaps that is why they are a little stubborn and not always obedient.

    They need plenty of exercise, preferably swimming. It is a working dog and needs to maintain a series of obligations or activities, a well-marked routine to avoid boredom and the emergence of destructive behaviors.

    A good training is key to keep happy the dog and the family.

    Observations

    Despite having fame of stubborn, with a proper training is usually used also in civil defence tasks.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
    • – AKC – Hound โ“˜
    • – ANKC – Group 4 (Hounds) โ“˜
    • – CKC – Group 2 – Hounds โ“˜
    • – โ€‹KC – Hound โ“˜
    • – NZKC – Hound โ“˜
    • – UKC – Scenthounds โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Otterhound"

    Origin:
    England, United Kingdom

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    13.10.2010

    Use:

    Big hound, strong, Built primarily for a long day of work on the water, but able to gallop on land.



    General appearance:

    It is great, straight-limbed and robust, its coat is rough, has a majestic head and a strong body. It moves with loamy and loose strides. Rough double coat and big feet are essential. Easy movement.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The distance from the tip of the truffle to the naso-frontal depression is somewhat shorter than the distance from the depression to the occiput.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Friendly and balanced.Signs of aggression and nervousness should be severely penalized.

    Head:

    Clearly outlined, imposing, higher than wide. The forehead does not have a bump or a scowl ; the expression is open and friendly. Except the truffle, the whole head is well covered with coarse hair that forms light mustaches and beard.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Delicately pumped, neither thick nor exaggerated; rises from the naso-frontal depression to the slightly marked occipital protuberance.
    • Depression links (Stop): Something marked, but without exaggeration.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Long, windows wide open. Snout: Strong and deep.
    • Lips: Belfos profusos, although not in excess.
    • Jaws / Teeth: The jaws are strong, wide. Teeth are well aligned, and the joint is scissor-shaped, that is to say, that the upper incisors closely overlap the lower ones and are vertically implanted in the maxillae.
    • Cheeks: Defined cheek bones.

    EYES: They are of intelligent expression and moderately sunken. The conjunctiva is somewhat apparent. Eye color and eyelid edge pigment vary according to coat color (a blue and tan hound may have hazel eyes). Yellow eyes are not desirable.

    EARS: They present unique characteristics of the breed. They are long, pendant and implanted at the level of the angle of the eye. They can reach the truffle when pulled forward, forming a characteristic fold. The tip bends or curls inwards giving a curious folded look. This is an essential point that should not go unnoticed. The ears are well covered with hair that forms bangs.

    Neck:

    It's long and powerful. It is delicately inserted in the well oblique and cleanly outlined shoulders . A slight double chin is acceptable.

    Body:

    Very strong.

    • top line : Level.
    • Back : wide.
    • Pork loin : Short and strong.
    • Breast : Deep ; rib cage is snug, quite deep and oval in shape ; not very wide, not too narrow. The ribs extend well back, which allows enough room for the heart and lungs.

    Tail:

    High implementation ; dog picks up when alert or on the move. Never curls over the back, but it can hang up when the dog is resting. It is thick at the base and tapers to the tip ; the caudal bones extend to the hock ; carries it straight, or in a slight curve. The hair on the lower part of the tail is longer and more abundant than that on the upper part.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • Shoulder: Definedand well oblique.
    • forearms: Strong bones, straight from elbow to ground. 
    • Metacarpus: Strong and well oblique.
    • Previous feet: Large, rounded, with well arched toes and thick pads; they do not deviate either outwards or inwards. The interdigital skin must be visible.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: They are very strong and muscular; views from any angle, the position should not be too wide, not too narrow. Posterior angulation is moderate. When the dog maintains a natural position, the hind limbs, from hock to ground, they are perpendicular.
    • Thighs: They are very muscular.
    • Metatarsus: Hocksin very low position, and they do not deviate even inwards, nor out.
    • Hind feet: Only slightly smaller than the previous ones. Large, rounded, with well arched toes and thick pads; they do not deviate either outwards or inwards. The interdigital skin must be visible.

    Movement:

    To step, the movement is very loose with the feet close to the ground; immediately go into an active trot, agile, regular, of very long strides. The gallop is uniform and strides of exceptional length.

    Mantle

    Fur: It is long of 4 to 8 cm., dense, rough, hard, but not wire hair. It is waterproof, hair texture is between straight and rough. Smoother textured hair on the head and lower part of the limbs is natural. The undercoat of hairs is apparent, a slightly greasy texture may appear, both in the outer layer and in the inner layer of hairs. Hair must not be trimmed and trimmed for display; presentation must be natural.

    Color: All recognized hound colors accepted: solid color, grey, sandy, red, wheat, blue. They may have slight white marks on the head, the chest, the feet and the tip of the tail.

    White hounds may have slight lemon markings, blue or badger. black and tan, Blue and fire, black and cream, sometimes liver, fawn and liver, fawn and white. The following colors are not allowed: liver (brown) and white, a white hound with black patches and clearly separated tan markings. The pigment must harmonize, although not necessarily combined with the color of the coat; for example, a tawny hound may have brown eyes and noses. The slightly depigmented nose is allowed.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross :

    • In males approximately 69 cm. (27 inches),
    • In females approximately 61 cm. (24 inches).


    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..

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.

    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Otterhound (English).
    2. Otterhound (French).
    3. Otterhound (German).
    4. Otterhound (Portuguese).
    5. Otterhound (espaรฑol).

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    Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
    Croacia FCI 152 . Medium-sized Hounds

    Origin: Croatia
    Character: Nice, sweet and barking
    Weight: 16 - 24 kg
    Height: Males: 50-54 cm. - females: 48-52 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

    Istrian Coarse-haired Hound

    The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound it is an excellent hound for hunting hare and fox.

    Content

    History

    His story matches that of Istrian Shorthaired Hound, but the iconography in words and images is much more limited, as long-haired dogs are generally less attractive for renderings due to their outward appearance. But, the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound was described in detail by B. Laska in 1896 and 1905: under the name of "barbiniยป these hard elo hound dogs were put up for sale in the Pazin and Buzet area in Istria. During World War I the breed was almost extinct. From 1924 these dogs were registered in the Croatian Stallion Book. The FCI recognized the breed in 1948. The first standard dates back to 1969.

    Photos:

    1 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1583815

    Physical characteristics

    The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound has strong and robust bones. With a stern expression, gives the deceptive impression of being a dark and taciturn animal. His somewhat hairy appearance was the cause of his near disappearance, as he is physically repulsive to some due to his coarse fur. But, its deceptive appearance hides a wonderful character and very beautiful qualities.

    HEIGHT
    Among 45 and 58 cm. (17,72 to 22,83 inches) for the male
    Among 45 and 58 cm. (17,72 to 22,83 inches) for the female

    WEIGHT
    Among 16 and 24 kg (35,27 to 52,91 pounds) for the male
    Among 16 and 24 kg (35,27 to 52,91 pounds) for the female

    COLOR
    Its fur is white with orange spots, more or less big, on the body and often at the beginning of the tail. Their ears are generally orange.

    HAIR
    Her hair is straight, hard and pointed. It usually measures between 5 and 10 cm long.

    MORPHOLOGY
    Its head has a domed skull and a slightly pointed cap. His big eyes are dark. Its slender ears are well set on the cheeks and tend to flare towards the middle. His nose is black. Its tail is quite long and reaches the hock.

    Character and skills

    His character is that of a gentle dog, obedient and calm at home, while hunting is active, independent and passionate. His temperament is moderately lively, expression indicative of a calm and balanced nature, the look is somber. His bark is loud, moderate to deep.

    He stands out for his immense diligence, it is resistant and persistent. It can have excellent performance even in the most difficult terrain and weather conditions.. The track never leaves. It is mainly used for hunting wild boar., deer, foxes and hares.

    Training / Education:

    Education is not that simple. Because when hunting he always depends on himself and cannot wait for the hunter's instructions, is suitable for a wide autonomy, the owner cannot avoid the servile obedience of this breed. You need in this direction a little understanding from the owner or coach.

    No harsh training methods, it would only interrupt her relationship with the man, what a double shame. Requires a certain amount of patience and empathy, benign and yet a totally consistent approach to both education and training. More than punishment it will help stimulate the positive voice (compliment, stimulus) and the material (a treat).

    Care and health

    This robust and resistant dog does not suffer from any genetic disease or any particular pathology associated with the breed.. His health is excellent and he rarely gets sick.

    WATCH OUT

    Its rough appearance requires regular brushing to maintain its coat and ensure good health.

    Images "Istrian Coarse-haired Hound"

    Photos:

    1 – A female Istrian Hound, Coarse-haired. Colour: white & orange by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    2 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1583811
    3 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1583803
    4 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istrian_hound2.jpg
    5 – Istrian Coarse-haired Hound at a dog show in Zadar, Croatia (CACIB 2006.) by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    6 – ISTARSKI OSTRODLAKI GONIC by www.youtube.com

    Videos "Istrian Coarse-haired Hound"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
    • – UKC – Scenthound Group โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Istrian Coarse-haired Hound"

    Origin:
    Croatia

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    25.10.2000

    Use:

    Bloodhound par excellence, it is used mainly for hunting hare and fox. Can also be used as a tracking dog. Its constitution is appropriate for hunting in the vast open lands of Istria.



    General appearance:

    Coat color is snow white with yellow-orange markings. The hair is long and smooth. The head is oblong, bushy eyebrows. The body is robust, for strong bones. The tail is thick and a bit saber-shaped. The face is severe and taciturn expression, sometimes even gloomy. The voice is sonorous, medium intonation, which often becomes serious.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The length of the body must exceed the withers by a maximum of 10%.



    Behavior / temperament:

    This is a personable dog, docile and very attached to his master. Of moderate temperament, He is very passionate during the hunt.

    Head:

    It is well proportioned in relation to the body. Its length is 20 to 24 cm.; should not be too light. Pigmentation of visible mucosa is dark.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : Slightly bulky. The occipital protrusion is well apparent, as well as the frontal sulcus, which is often covered by a tuft of long, straight hair. The forehead is quite wide. The skull becomes narrower in the eye region.
    • Depression links (Stop) : It is not marked.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : It is wide, with well developed nostrils. Pigmentation is dark black.
    • Snout : Thick, rectangular; the muzzle is wide and covered with bushy whiskers. Seen from the front, The jaws give the snout an appearance of roundness.
    • Teeth : Strong; the joint is scissor-shaped. The denture is complete. : They are good together and they are not very thick.
    • Eyes : The iris is dark in color. The eyes are large, but not exhorbitant. The look is gloomy. Since the hairs on the eyebrows are coarse and longer, these are tangled and bushy.
    • Ears : They are not too thick and are covered by shorter hair. They are implanted near the eyes, but they are not high, not near the edge of the upper profile of the skull. The ears are wider in the center and are close to the cheeks. Are long enough; finer and more rounded at the tip. They come forward. They are considered very long when they reach more or less to the nose, and long when they reach the canines. They must be at least semi-long and reach at least to the zygomatic arches.

    Neck:

    In profile, the junction of the neck with the head is marked at the back of the occipital protuberance. Its length is 12 to 15 cm and her skin is stretched, no dewlap.

    Body:

    Seen as a whole, the upper margin slopes slightly towards the rump.

    • Height to the cross : Little pronounced.
    • Back : It's straight and wide. Its length is well proportioned in relation to the height at the withers.
    • Pork loin : Short, muscular and rounded.
    • Rump : Wide, especially in females. Slightly inclined; rounded, since the haunches are apparent.
    • Breast : It's wide and deep. Descends at least to the elbow. Its circumference generally exceeds by 12 to 15 cm height at withers. The ribs are rounded. The tip of the sternum is barely visible. The front of the chest is rounded.
    • Belly and flanks : The lower margin rises progressively, from the xiphoid appendix, towards the ligament of the hind limbs. The belly is slightly raised. The flanks are not very accentuated and should not be crowned.

    Tail:

    Its implantation is not very high. It is thicker at the base and tapers at the tip. Low, with a slight curve towards the top. Reaches to or slightly exceeds the hock.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

    • Shoulder : The shoulder blades are oblique, long, muscular and well attached to the thorax. The angle of the scapulohumeral joint is about 90ยฐ.
    • Elbows : They do not deviate inward.
    • forearms : They are upright and well muscled.
    • Carpi : barely visible.
    • Metacarpus : Short, almost vertical; however with a slight incline, which together with the vertical forms an angle of 10ยฐ.
    • Front feet : Jack's foot, Straits, with fingers tight together. The pads are well developed and resistant. Nails are thick.

    LATER MEMBERS :

    • Thighs : Short, wide and muscular.
    • Legs : They are longer than the thighs; oblique and well muscled.
    • Hock : Thick and wide.
    • Metatarsals : They are short and vertical. If there are spurs, these must be removed.
    • Hind feet : As the front ; they are often a little longer.

    Movement:

    It is loose and energetic.

    Mantle

    SKIN : Is elastic, it is well stretched over the whole body, reddish. No presence of wrinkles.

    HAIR : The outer layer of hairs - known as wool hair - is tough. Its length is 5 to 10 cm., es hirsuto, never curled, nor with ripples. Under this layer of coarse hairs lies, especially in winter, an undercoat of abundant, short hairs. The outer layer of hairs is not stretched over the skin but is shaggy. Must not tangle or form felt-like tufts. Hair length and density vary depending on the region of the body..

    COLOR : Snow white is the background color. Ears are usually orange. A star-shaped spot of the same color is often seen on the forehead. The ears may also have orange spots, which is a sign of purebred. Orange spots, more or less extended, or specks of the same color can be seen all over the body, but they are usually found at the base of the tail. These marks should not be abundant, nor spread in such a way that they are more noticeable than the snow white color. The color of the markings must be raised, nor pale, nor dark, nor brown, which would be a sign of miscegenation. A third color is not allowed, not even in some hairs.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross : The height to the cross is of 46 to 58 cm Ideal size for males : 52 cm., for females : 50 cm..

    WEIGHT : The weight of a normally fed adult dog, is of 16 to 24 kg. An average weight of about 20 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..

    โ€ข Square jaw, seen from the front.
    โ€ข Hanging and sagging lips.
    โ€ข Third eyelid (flashing body, membrana nictitante ) apparent.

    MISS PLAYOFFS :

    โ€ข Aggressive or fearful dog.
    โ€ข Lack of proportion between height at the withers and body length.
    โ€ข Very pink or depigmented nose.
    โ€ข Muzzle too obtuse, pointed or still raised.
    โ€ข Incorrect occlusion of the jaws; pronounced prognathism.
    โ€ข Pink eyelids.
    โ€ข Different colored eyes
    โ€ข Ears that are too short or too far from the head; very high or very low implantation. Too long ear hairs, silky, wavy, curly or with the consistency of felt.
    โ€ข Tail that deviates laterally or has been clipped.
    โ€ข Elbows far away from the body.
    โ€ข Arched forearms.
    โ€ข Very oblique pasterns.
    โ€ข Any color other than yellow-orange. Grayish or blackish marks will never be accepted.
    โ€ข Size above or below norms.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Istrian Rough-coated Hound, Istrian Wire-haired Hound (English).
    2. Chien courant d’Istrie ร  poil dur (French).
    3. Rauhhaarige Istrische Bracke (German).
    4. Em croata: istarski ostrodlaki gonic (Portuguese).
    5. En croata, istarski oลกtrodlaki goniฤ (espaรฑol).

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    Slovakian Hound
    Eslovaquia FCI 244 - Medium-sized Hounds

    Origin: Slovakia
    Character: Live and steady.
    Weight: 15 - 20 kg
    Height: Male: 45 - 50 cm.. Female: 40 - 45 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

    Slovakian Hound

    The Slovakian Hound stands out for its extraordinary sense of direction, which is considered the best among the canine breeds.

    Content

    History

    It has remote and completely unknown origins.: its official recognition dates back to after World War II, but the breed already existed for centuries.

    While there are no historical records, the Slovenskรฝ Kopov is widely believed to have existed in central Europe for many hundreds of years and to have descended from other local breeds, including the Austrian Black and Tan Hound and the Polish Hound.

    Not widely kept for any purpose other than hunting, the Slovakian Hound He has honed his hunting skills over the centuries and is respected within Slovakia for his tracking ability and endurance. Despite its proven track record in the field, rarely seen internationally. curiously, when seen internationally, It is sometimes called the "Black Forest Dog.", a completely wrong name, since the Slovakian Hound it's not now, and has never been, native to the Black Forest region.

    Like many other breeds of dogs of the time, the population of the Slovakian Hound decreased dramatically during the period of the World Wars. It is attributed to a Slovak named Koloman Snail having brought the race from the brink of extinction at this time, by establishing successful breeding programs nationwide.

    Officially accepted as a breed in the decade of 1870, the first club of the breed Slovakian Hound was recently formed in 1988, in the capital of Bratislava. The Slovakian Hound it is so popular in its birthplace that it has been named the national breed of Slovakia.

    Photo: Slovakian Hound during dog’s show in Racibรณrz,Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Physical characteristics

    Always black with fire marks, the Slovakian Hound have solid bones despite their fairly slight stature. The body is in the shape of an elongated rectangle. His eyes reflect vivacity and courage. They are dark and almond-shaped. The ears are of medium length, rounded at the tip and falls flat against the head. This dog is notable for its constancy in following a cool trail or trail for hours, giving the voice without hesitation. They are also distinguished by their bite, so they are used in their native country to hunt wild boars and other carnivores.

    He is endowed with a lively temperament. Your sense of direction is extraordinarily well developed.

    Hair is 2-5 cm long, medium thick, well lying, dense. Longer in the back, neck and tail. The undercoat is dense, especially during the winter months; However, it should not be absent in summer either.

    SIZE AND WEIGHT :

    Males 45-50 cm.

    females 40-45 cm.

    Weight: 15-20 kg

    Character and skills

    This determined hunter must be tenacious when on the road and courageous when facing the animals he hunts., like the boar and the deer. They have excellent olfactory abilities and will painstakingly trace a scent back to the source. An independent animal that is happy to work with a minimum of human interaction, the Slovakian Hound need little direction. Despite this, they are obedient, and they will happily follow their master's plans when necessary.

    The Slovakian Hound it's a good watchdog, as he is continuously alert and observant. This, along with the fact that they become devoted to their owners, means they are often protective, and can be used successfully as watchdogs, becoming potentially aggressive if the situation calls for it. Barking can be a problem and is a common complaint of many owners.. Excessive barking can be prevented by ensuring that the Slovakian Hound you are not under-exercised and have plenty of activities and jobs to fill your day.

    Health

    The Slovakian Hound it is a very resistant dog. In the country of origin the owner has a dog, rarely from, who does not live in a kennel but in contact with the master from morning to night, often used as a general purpose dog, taking care of the house as well as the cattle, and of course hunting. It is adapted to outdoor life and has an iron constitution.

    Care and maintenance

    The Slovakian Hound it is a very resistant dog, no particular grooming problems. Short hair, when he comes back from hunting he will be the happiest in the world if you give him the necessary brushstroke for a superficial cleaning at the level of the spikes, caught between the pads, ticks possibly not yet attached.

    He will quickly get used to coming to you for this cleaning because he is looking for contact with his master.

    Qualities

    It's a farm dog, the quintessential farm dog. Bad guys just do that. The good ones are able to give the voice, to take the lead by yelling or barking directly at any stranger before coming into view. A good Slovakian Hound should give voice instantly. Not after ten minutes (although, depending on the conditions…). The smell of Slovakian Hound it's excellent, as fine as that of the best Hounds, but his hunting style leads him to voice only in the moment, and of course staring.

    The Slovakian Hound is a search engine, a hunting finder. Hunting instinct is among the best hounds, really very developed, off the beaten path as in some Warren hound and some representatives of primitive races.

    Farm dog, you don't need to see the animal, the wild boar to bark after, like some pointing dogs that only bark at sight, or to the noise. With experience, depending on origins, will start barking after turning around to make sure the animal is ten meters away, or more. Once you have fired the bark it will zoom in pretty quickly, but always with care, always staying safe. The Slovakian Hound is not a brave and daring specialist like some races of German Hunting Terrier or pointing dogs, who are inevitably injured frequently. With the, used in its specificity, theoretically, no need for a boar vest, because he knows how to handle attacks. Some are never hurt, if used properly, alone or as a couple.

    The Slovakian Hound is a dog that is easy to start with the boar. Because it's in their nature, to bark, and the only animal that does not automatically flee but goes to meet is the wild boar. If you are accustomed to hunting on hunts where wild boar are rare but deer are numerous, you will enjoy easily guiding your animals for half an hour or more, but as soon as he perceives that there is a wild boar in the area, will leave this animal too elusive to go and do what it was designed to do.

    A good Slovakian Hound, alone or as a couple, it is rarely caught by a wild boar. Otherwise, in dog teams he becomes a vulnerable dog like any other because his passion is terrible, and there, better equip it with a vest…

    Characteristics "Slovakian Hound"

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    Images "Slovakian Hound"

    Photos:

    1 – SLOVENSKร KOPOV Rantafejs Cezary Av Fileddy MyDOG, Nordens stรถrsta hundevenemang: www.mydog.se by Svenska Mรคssan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    2 – A female Slovakian Hound. by Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    3 – Slovakian Hound during dog’s show in Racibรณrz,Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    4 – Slovakian Hound during dog’s show in Racibรณrz,Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    5 – Slovakian Hound during dogs show in Katowice, Poland by Lilly M, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
    6 – Chien courant slovaque sur fond blanc by Desaix83, d'aprรจs le travail de Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Videos "Slovakian Hound"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. โ“˜
    • – UKC – Scenthounds โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Slovakian Hound"

    Origin:
    Slovakia

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    16.04.1963

    Use:

    Hound. This breed is characterized by continuing to bark a warm track (recent) or a trail steadily for hours. It is also characterized by its bite and that is why it is used in its place of origin especially for hunting wild boar and animals of prey..



    General appearance:

    They are always one color : black with โ€œfireโ€ markings. Rather light body structure; However, has strong bones. Elongated rectangular body shape.



    Behavior / temperament:

    It is of a spirited nature. Exceptionally developed sense of orientation.

    Head:

    ---

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : Bulging at the top; its shape is square and elongated; superciliary arches and frontal sulcus are notable; occipital protuberance is poorly marked. The longitudinal axes of the muzzle and skull are parallel.
    • Depression links (Stop) : About 45ยฐ.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : Always black, relatively large, moderately pointed; moderately open windows.
    • Snout : Straight nose cane, corresponding to the long and not very wide skull.
    • Lips : They are not hanging; they are together, skinny, with a visibly open corner.
    • Jaws / Teeth : on regular basis, firm; well developed full bite.

    Eyes : dark, a little deep. His expression denotes vivacity and animosity. Eyelids are always black; almond-shaped eye opening.

    Ears : Inserted a little above the eye line, laid flat on the sides of the head, rounded at their ends, medium long.

    Neck:

    Well inserted, carried at an angle of approximately 135ยฐ, rather short, muscular and no loose skin.

    Body:

    • Back : Straight, medium long.
    • Pork loin : Not too long, very wide, firm and muscular.
    • Rump : Not too long, average width, rounded.
    • Breast : Wide and well filled windowsill. Medium deep, of a suitable width and relatively long.
    • Chest : Rounded ribs, placed obliquely.
    • Belly and flanks : Moderately withdrawn.

    Tail:

    Rather low set, a little below the line of the back; of adequate strength; slimming to tip; reaches up to the tibio-tarsal joint; at rest it is carried hanging; When excited, it is curved upwards in the shape of a sickle up to an angle of 150ยฐ..

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

    • Scapula and Arm : Rather short, well-developed and muscular. Shoulder angle approximately 110ยฐ.
    • Forearm : Vertically placed, delgado.
    • Articulation of the carpus : Short.
    • Metacarpus : Not very long, a little inclined.
    • Previous feet: Oval, well arched fingers; nails always black and strong; dark pads, well developed.

    LATER MEMBERS :

    • Thigh : Moderately wide and long, muscular.
    • Leg : Wide, of a suitable length and with good muscles.
    • Warm-foot joint : Located approximately at a height of 15 cm.; moderately wide. The angle of the tibiotarsal joint is approximately 150ยฐ.
    • Metatarsus : Approximately from 8 cm long; moderately leaning forward; No Spurs.
    • Hind feet : Oval, fingers close together and well arched; well developed pads, black.

    Movement:

    Lively and balanced.

    Mantle

    SKIN : From dark brown to black, footprint, no loose skin folds.

    HAIR : Of 2 โ€“ 5 cm long, moderately hard, glued and dense. It is longer on the back, neck and tail. Dense internal fluff especially in the winter months, although his presence should not be lacking during the summer.

    COLOR : Black with tan to mahogany markings on limbs.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross :

    • In males : 45 โ€“ 50 cm..
    • In females : 40 โ€“ 45 cm..

    Weight : 15 โ€“ 20 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..

    โ€ข Rough figure, plump or chubby.
    โ€ข Head too heavy.
    โ€ข Hanging lips.
    โ€ข Incomplete bite.
    โ€ข Superior or inferior progantism.
    โ€ข Light eyes, loose eyelids, eyelids too tight.
    โ€ข Ears too light, pointy.
    โ€ข Loose skin on the neck.
    โ€ข Back too weak.
    โ€ข Flattened chest (severe deficiency).
    โ€ข Visibly long tail, also carried at rest above the line of the back.
    โ€ข Defective position of the extremities.
    โ€ข Weak feet.
    โ€ข Coat too short, that's lanilla interna; hair too long, wavy.
    โ€ข Another color other than black, white markings, unclear delimitation of โ€œtanโ€ colored spots.
    โ€ข Excessive size.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS (IDEAL TYPE)

    • Weight 16 kg
    • Height at the withers in males 46 cm.
    • Height at the withers in females 43 cm.
    • Total length of the head 22 cm.
    • Length of the muzzle 9 cm.
    • Length of the skull 13 cm.
    • Skull width 10,5 cm.
    • Width of chest 16,5 cm.
    • Chest height 22 cm.
    • Chest depth 31,5 cm.
    • body length 55 cm.
    • Chest circumference behind the last free rib 54 cm.
    • Limb angulations : Angle between the scapula and the arm 110ยฐ
    • Angle between the arm and forearm 140ยฐ
    • Angle between hip and thigh 130ยฐ
    • Angle between thigh and leg 130ยฐ
    • Tibio-tarsian joint angle 145ยฐ

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Black Forest Hound, Slovak Hound (English).
    2. (slovenskรฝ kopov en slovaque) (French).
    3. Slowakische Schwarzwildbracke (German).
    4. Cรฃo da floresta (Portuguese).
    5. Cazador eslovaco (espaรฑol).

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    Bloodhound
    Bรฉlgica FCI 84 - Large-sized Hounds

    Origin: Belgium
    Character: Perseverant and faithful
    Weight: 36 to 50 Kg
    Height: 58 to 69 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Bloodhound

    The Bloodhound It is the dog with thinner smell of the planet.

    Content

    History

    The Bloodhound (Bloodhound) It is a breed of dog originally from Belgium, more specifically in the region of the Ardennes. It is one of the different breeds of hound recognized by the FCI in Group 6.

    Has been traditionally considered to the monks of the monastery of St. Hubert as the creators of the race (for this reason also, are known as St. Hubert Hound), and they based their selection on the hunting dogs used by the monk Hubert, founder of the order and which later to be canonized became the patron saint of hunters. King William the Conqueror took copies of this breed to England when he ascended to the throne. The descendants of these specimens, They were known in the country as Bloodhound, referring to the purity of their blood.

    Did you know??

    The name "Bloodhound" does not come from this dog's ability to track game and people, but from a long history of carefully recorded bloodlines. In other words, He is a "blood" hound, a kind of dog of the aristocracy, if it can be said like that.

    This legend has it that a rich nobleman hunted in a good Friday accompanied by a group of noisy dogs, and in the distance he could see a deer and when he was about to shoot he saw the image of the cross of Jesus Christ drawn on its antlers and since then he retired from his dissipated life to dedicate his fortune to good works. Since then usually give the nobles, the best specimen of his beloved dogs. Today the tradition continues, but now is a religious service and gives blessing to copies, continuing with the exposure of the race in the community of St. Hubert at Belgium.

    After the race was introduced in the United States where one of his missions was the search and hunt down the fugitive slaves. For many years the recognition by a Bloodhound incriminating evidence was considered by American courts.

    Physical characteristics

    The Bloodhound is a powerful hunting dog. The back is very strong compared to the size of the dog. The head is long and narrow. The muzzle is long with a nose of black. Deeply sunken eyes and drooping eyelids. The Chin is very pronounced.

    The Bloodhound is a dog with a nose finest of the planet.

    Despite its size, is an agile dog. His body is longer than high. Wrinkles on the head and jowls are perhaps one of the most characteristic features, along with the length of its hanging ears. The accepted colors are black and fire, Brown and red in its different shades and fire.

    The appeal is of 67 cm for males and 60 cm for females.

    It has been documented that they are capable of following a trail of up to fifteen days, because of the enormous sensitivity of their sense of smell, caused by the internal folds of their nostrils. For that reason it is used as a police dog in tracking tasks..

    These hounds cannot be kept in a yard without fences. There is a good chance that your tracker instinct carried them wander and get away until the end of their trail.

    It is a dog that needs to be exercised (like all dogs), and usually live more happily in large spaces, Although adapts very well to home life.

    The Blodhound (Bloodhound), Despite the allusion to the term blood contained in its name (blood), It is one of the animals most affable that exists. It is a dog of noble nature, can be shy around strangers. He is very patient and persevering when looking for a trailโ€ฆ

    It is excellent Playmate for children, defend them from any danger. They tend to be very well with other dogs and pets.

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    Characteristics "Bloodhound"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bloodhound" 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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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

  • FCI โ“˜,
  • AKC โ“˜,
  • ANKC โ“˜,
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    • FCI breed standard "Bloodhound"

    Origin:
    Belgium

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    13.03.2001

    Use:

    Big Game Hound, trail dog and family dog. It was and still is a hunting dog, that due to his remarkable sense of smell is above all a tracker, used both to find the trail of the injured small game, in search of the trail as well as to search for missing persons, in police operations. For its functional construction, the Chien de Saint-Hubert is endowed with great resistance as well as an exceptional smell, allowing you to easily follow a track over a long distance and over rough terrain.



    General appearance:

    Massive plus size hunting and tracker dog, the most powerful of hunting dogs. Its lines are harmonious and it is equipped with strong bones, well muscled and full of substance, although without giving the impression of heaviness. Its structure is elongated and the body is shaped like a rectangle. The set is imposing and full of nobility. His attitude is solemn. Head and neck draw attention to abundant skin, flexible and thin that hangs in deep folds. His movements are impressive, rather slow and with a certain sway, though flexible, elastic and loose. No characteristic can be exaggerated to the point of breaking the harmony of the whole., to give an impression of coarseness, far from harming the health or well-being of the dog. Possible exaggerations may be mentioned: very sunken or very small eyes; distended eyelids; excessively thick, loose skin, with too many folds and too deep; too much double chin; very small head. Large dogs are also undesirable, very heavy or very solid body, since this affects its use.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

    • body length / height to the cross: 10/9.
    • Chest height / height to the cross: 1/2.
    • Head length / body length: 3/7.
    • Length of the muzzle / head length: 1 /2.


    Behavior / temperament:

    Is meek, calm and gentle with people. Particularly attached to his master. Tolerant of his cage mates and other pets. Rather reserved and stubborn in temperament. He's so sensitive to praise, as to corrections. Is never aggressive. His voice is serious, but he is not barking.

    Head:

    It is the most characteristic aspect of the breed; imposing, majestic and full of nobility. Is high, but narrow in relation to its length, and long in relation to the length of the body. The bone structure is well visible. The lateral faces are flat and the profile is square. The nasal ridge is visibly parallel to the long upper line of the forehead.. The skin, fine and abundant, forms deep wrinkles and folds on the forehead and cheeks that fall when the head is down and extend into the folds of the double chin, which is highly developed. In females, the skin is less abundant.

    Cranial region:

    The skull is tall, long, rather narrow, and the side faces are flat. Superciliary arches are not very prominent, although they may seem so. The occipital protuberance is well developed and clearly protruding.

    Depression links (Stop): Bit strong.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Black or brown in color; always black in black and tan dogs. It is wide, well developed and windows are wide open.
    • Snout: High; as long as the skull. It is wide near the nostrils and of uniform width throughout its length. The
      Nasal cane is either straight or slightly arched (slight ram's nose). Lips: They are very long and loose. The upper lip hangs over the
      bottom and forms a right angle to the front of the muzzle, which imparts a square profile to the muzzle. Behind the corners they turn into fleshy lips (less pronounced in females), that blend imperceptibly with the double chin, which is abundant. The edge of the upper lip descends a few 5 cm lower than the lower jaw. The edge of the lips is well pigmented black or brown, depending on the color of the truffle.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Complete denture, correct "scissor" joint; strong, white teeth set evenly in well-developed jaws. โ€œClamp-shapedโ€ dentures are accepted.
    • Cheeks: Sunken and thin, especially under the eyes.

    EYES: Dark brown or hazelnut color, of a lighter shade (amber) in dogs without a chair or black blanket. Medium-sized; oval, not tearful, nor outgoing, nor sunk in the orbits, thus leaving the iris completely visible. The eyelids, no irregularities in its contour, are normally adapted to the eyeball. Tolerated, However, lower eyelids somewhat distended, so that the conjunctiva is a little visible. The eyelashes cannot under any circumstances touch the eyes, nor hinder them. Your expression is sweet, gentle and dignified, the look a little melancholic.

    EARS: Thin, and flexible, covered with short hairs, fine and velvety to the touch. The pavilion is very long, exceeding at least the tip of the nose when placed on the top of the nasal bridge. Very low implantation, at eye level or below, on the sides of the head, falling in funny folds, castled in and back (corkscrew).

    Neck:

    It is long, so that the dog can keep track of it while keeping the truffle on the ground. Well muscled; throat skin is loose and extremely developed, presented a double chin, although this is less pronounced in females.

    Body:

    The top and bottom margin lines are almost parallel.

    • Cross: Slightly marked.
    • Back: Straight, wide, long and solid.
    • Pork loin: Width, solid, short, very slightly arched.
    • Rump: Well muscled, almost horizontal, never sunk. It is very wide and quite long.
    • Breast : It has an oval shape. It is broad, alto, clearly forming a keel between the forelimbs. The rib cage is long enough; the front of the thorax and the point of the shoulder are well protruding. The ribs are well sprung, ni planas, nor barrel-shaped.
    • Bottom line and belly: The bottom margin is almost horizontal; the lower part of the chest is well lowered. The flanks are very solid, wide and lowered. The belly is very little raised.

    Tail:

    It is long, strong, thick, set high; It is located in the extension of the dorsal line, and gradually becomes thinner towards the limb. It comes in the shape of a saber. When is the dog in action, forms a graceful curve above the dorsal line; never kinks, nor does it deviate laterally. His part covered with rougher hair, of about 5 cm., that gets progressively shorter towards the limb.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: They are well muscled. The forelimbs are straight, powerful and perfectly parallel.
    • Shoulder: Long, well oblique and well muscled, although not heavy.
    • Arms: Oblique lengths, forming a good angle with the shoulders.
    • Elbows: They are well applied, or peeled, or together.
    • forearms: Straight, strong and round bones. Carpi: His firms.
    • Metacarpus: Robust; seen from the front, they are leaden. Seen in profile, they are slightly inclined towards the front.
    • Previous feet: They are compact and very solid; they do not deviate even inwards, nor out. The fingers are well arched, well articulated and together (Jack's foot). The pads are thick and solid, and short and strong nails.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: They are solid, powerfully muscular, in harmony with previous members. Seen from behind, are
      perfectly parallel, or together, nor separated.
    • Thighs: Of good length and well muscled.
    • Knees: Well angulated; they do not deviate even inwards, nor out.
    • Legs: Long enough and well muscled.
    • Hock: Solid, well angled; comes close to the ground. Metatarsals: Strong and short.
    • Hind feet: As the front.

    Movement:

    The judging of the marches, very typical of Chien de Saint-Hubert, it's extremely important. During the normal step, that is to say, the trot, the movement is uniform, steps provided; it is elastic and loose, covering more ground than any other hunting dog, and something that is very characteristic, with a balance, although not through. Hind limbs are directed well back, with good rear third drive. The amplitude of the movements of the forelimbs and hindlimbs is uniform and the upper line remains horizontal. The members move in parallel, but at a higher speed the feet get closer. The tail is high, Sabre-shaped, not too kinky though. The Chien de Saint-Hubert must be able to maintain a long trot without showing signs of fatigue.

    Mantle

    Flexible over the whole body, loose and elastic. Thin skin is very characteristic, very loose and abundant on the head. On the forehead and lateral faces of the muzzle, the skin forms hanging folds that are even more marked when the head is down. But, Very pronounced wrinkles and folds on the forehead and superciliary arches should never obstruct the eyes. Folds on the body caused by overly extended skin are undesirable.

    Fur: On the body the hair is straight, short, dense, quite hard and resistant to inclement weather. Over the ears and head, it is very short and soft to the touch. The lower part of the tail has slightly longer and rougher hairs.

    Color:

    We can distinguish three colors in the fur:

    • the bicolor black and tan (ยซblack and tanยป),
    • liver and fire (ยซliver and tanยป
    • solid red (ยซredยป).

    In black and tan dogs, the black varies, depending on whether it is a blanket or a chair. In a dog with a blanket, black predominates; the fire (leonado), occurs only on the muzzle, cheeks, on top of the eyes, on the front of the thorax, in the limbs and in the perianal region. A dog with a chair has a more widespread tan color, since the black is more or less limited to the dorsal part. The same arrangements of color zones are present in bicolor liver and tan dogs.. Colors are not always well defined, nor clearly delimited. In the darkest parts, longer or badger hairs may be scattered. This mix of different color hairs is accepted. In unicolor dogs, red can vary from light to dark. Faded tan is not desirable in bicolor dogs, nor the faded red in single-colored dogs. Tolerated, although it is not favored, a little white on the front of the chest, on the fingers and the tip of the tail.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    The ideal height is:

    • 68 cm for males,
    • 62 cm for females.

    Tolerance: 4 cm more or less.

    Weight:

    • the males, a few 46 - 54 kg,
    • the females, approximately 40 - 48 kg.

    Size and weight must be in harmony.



    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..
    • General aspect: appearance of heaviness; little substance; Lightweight bones; body raised or close to the ground; rather square than rectangular construction; absence of nobility.
    • Head: broad and bulky or excessively narrow skull; elusive forehead; forehead skin that deviates too much; shallow occipital protrusion; marked naso-frontal depression; concave muzzle; snout short or lacking in altitude; very little hanging upper lip.
    • Nose and lips: loss of pigmentation.
    • Teeth: absence of teeth.
    • Eyes: too small, deep in their orbits; too hanging lower eyelid, highly visible conjunctiva.
    • Ears: too short, very thick; occur above eye level; too close to the head or too flat.
    • Neck: short; delgado, with little double chin.
    • Body: short or too long; slightly lowered chest; anterior part of the thorax little protrusion seen in profile; flat or barrel ribs; loose or arched back, rump very raised or sunken; belly too raised.
    • Tail: appears low; squirrel tail, ring-shaped, threaded; tail knotted or folded; hooked or deviated.
    • Members: too little or too angled; short arms; incorrect poise, viewed profile (eg., Very oblique pasterns or weak carpals), front (for ex. feet that turn inward or outward, bowed forearms, elbows off), the one behind (eg., hind limbs together, separated or in barrel, hock closed or open); open feet, hare or flat.
    • Movement: closed or open; pass crossed; short steps or rigid movement; little drive, the back does not provide a good transmission.
    • Hair color: light or faded colors.
    • Character: insecurity or nervousness.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • General aspect: absence of racial type.
    • Teeth: undershot or overshot; Cross occlusion; crooked mouth.
    • Nose and lips: excessive depigmentation or pink color; colors other than black in โ€œblack and tanโ€ dogs; other colors than brown or black in dogs without a chair or black blanket
    • Eyes: light yellow (raptor eyes).
    • Hair color: all colors not corresponding to the descriptions: widespread white markings, such as white that reaches the wrists or hocks, or too widespread white color in the front part of the thorax: white patches somewhere other than the front of the chest, on the fingers and the tip of the tail, as for example, a white snout, a white stripe, etc.
    • Size: outside tolerance limits.
    • A dog that shows any signs of physical abnormality should be eliminated.


    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. Sleuth hound, St. Hubert Hound (English).
    2. bloodhound (French).
    3. Bluthund, Bloodhound (German).
    4. Cรฃo-de-santo-humberto, Chien de St. Humbert, Bloodhound (Portuguese).
    5. Perro de San Huberto (espaรฑol).

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