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Small Blue Gascony
FCI 31 - Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: France

Character: Quiet and independent

Weight: 22 - 26 kg

Height: 50 - 58 cm.

Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

The Small Blue Gascony, in general, they are considered docile and very attached to their master, very friendly with children and sociable with other dogs.

Content

History

The Small Blue Gascony is a short legged version of the Great Gascony Blue, his ancestor. But, although the history of the latter extends deep into the history of all of Europe and even the United States, its history has remained closely linked to its country of origin, France.

Its appearance dates back to the end of the Middle Ages, and more precisely to the sixteenth century. The development of the breed is not the result of crossing the Great Gascony Blue with smaller dogs, but simply from a true selective breeding program that consists of selecting and breeding the smallest individuals, generation after generation. Although they were very efficient in hunting wild boar and large game in packs, the Great Blue was nevertheless a heavy hound, and was not entirely satisfactory in tracking small game in the high forests.

The Small Blue Gascony was therefore developed for the specific purpose of hunting rabbits, hares and other small game animals. Faster than its predecessor, inherited its tracking and exploration skills from its predecessor. Its use spread in France beyond its region of origin, Gascuña (in the southwest of the country). Unlike many dog breeds that were decimated during these periods, did not suffer much with the French Revolution and the two World Wars. Thanks to his skill in hunting rabbits, has been able to get through these clashes in French history without too many losses, and remain present in relatively constant numbers despite events.

But, despite this resistance and its renowned performance in hunting small game, very little was exported, unlike his older brother, that set foot in the United States as early as the 18th century. This is mainly due to the fact that Small Blue, raised in herds, it was much less profitable to hunt than the Great Blue, that it was able to attack larger prey and thus provide more food. But, in France, despite this disadvantage, became progressively more popular than with hunters and families.

However, gained visibility on the international scene in 1963, cuando the International Cynological Federation (FCI) officially recognized the breed. El American United Kennel Club (UKC) did the same in 1991. But, he still has a long way to go in this respect, as they have not been emulated by many other major organizations. These may include, so far, nor the other great American organization, the American Kennel Club (AKC), nor his neighbor the Canadian Kennel Club (CCC), nor the prestigious British Kennel Club, they have taken the step.

In fact, the Small Blue Gascony is still today mainly present in its country of origin. It has even become more and more popular there in recent decades.. This was particularly surprising in the 1990s. 1980, when it happened 50 annual entries in the Livre des Origines Français (LOF) in the early years of the decade to more than 200 at the end, that is to say, quadrupled. The trend increased in the early 1990s 1990, and the number stabilized at around 450 per year from 1993. There is a new rise at the dawn of the 21st century, when the 550 registrations per year. From 2006 there is a steep decline, so that by the end of 2010 there are only a few 350 births per year. But, this is still more than four times the number that its predecessor, the Great Gascony Blue, can boast.

Photo: Small Blue Gascony Hound, male «Brigand od Smutne ricky» from kennel «Le Bleu Cardinalis FCI», Poland. The owner – Katarzyna Bujko by Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics «Little blue Gascogne hound»

The Small Blue Gascony has an appearance very close to that of his ancestor, the Great Gascony Blue, and even its size is not so far from the latter, whatever his name is. In fact, with a height of 50 to 58 cm to the cross, is actually a medium-sized dog. The term "small" is more appropriate to describe the size of the game it was designed for..

The Small Blue Gascony has a noble and proud appearance and a rather gentle general expression. His body is well supported by his back, no excess length, with a slightly sloping croup and a long, open chest that falls to elbow height. Its front legs are powerful and its shoulders are muscular. In general, has a balanced musculature and bone structure, without excess. Its tail is thin and carried like a saber blade.

Head is slightly domed when viewed from the front, and the forehead is full. The stop (distance between the two eyes) it is little accentuated. The eyes are brown. The nose is very black and wide, and the nostrils are wide open. The whisker pads are not very thick and quite long: the upper lip falls back covering the lower lip. The snout (upper part of muzzle) is the same length as the skull; is strong and slightly arched, which contributes to giving it a noble look. The ears are moderately thin, dangling and curly. Very long, can reach the end of your nose, or even lower.

The skin of the Small Blue Gascony it is flexible, black or very mottled with black spots, and in any case never completely white. Their mucous membranes are also black. Its pelage is short, semi-thick and well furnished. Its fur is completely mottled, black and white, with a slate bluish glow, hence its name.

It also, may have more or less numerous and more or less large blackheads. These may include, at head level, usually has two black dots that are not on the top of the skull but that surround its eyes and cover its ears. At the top of the skull there is a white spot with a small oval black dot, typical of the breed. The upper part of the eyebrows are marked with more or less bright tan spots. Traces of tan are also found on the cheeks, the chops, inside the ears and sometimes on the legs and under the tail.

Last, sexual dimorphism is not very pronounced in this breed: males and females are generally very similar in size and dimensions.

Character and aptitudes «Little blue Gascogne hound»

The Small Blue Gascony he is a dog with a pleasant character, calm and affectionate. He is a very good companion dog., but it requires a lot of physical exercise and wide open spaces. Your ideal space is a house with land. It is necessary to take them out for a daily walk outside of hunting season. Dogs are generally very attached to their master. They are also kind to children and sociable with other animals. (dogs, cats…).

It is a hunting dog that runs well, very diligent in his hunting style, ideal for running after hare. It also shows good qualities for hunting big game, for example wild boar hunting. Finally, the Small Blue Gascony has a magnificent voice and a fine sense of smell.

Hygiene and health of the “Little Blue Gascogne Hound”

Grooming

The Small Blue Gascony often lives outdoors and requires only rudimentary grooming. If you live in the house, weekly brushing is recommended. It can also be useful to bathe him when he returns from hunting…

Care

When you come back from hunting or walking, inspect his feet and ears Small Blue Gascony looking for thorns (herbs that get into the skin causing pain and infections). Your floppy ears may be prone to ear infections. It is advised to examine and wash them once a week.

Health

The Small Blue Gascony he is a robust dog. You may suffer from otitis. Itching or a bad smell should alert you. The Small Blue Gascony you can also be injured while hunting. A fracture immediately leads to a loss of pressure in the affected limb. Skin tears may be more inconspicuous in the coat. Inspect his wound carefully when you return from the hunt..

Food

The dog's diet will depend on both its breed and weight and its lifestyle. The one with Small Blue Gascony must consider, among other things, your activity.

How much does a “Little Blue Gascogne Hound” cost?

The price of a puppy Small Blue Gascony often haunt them 650 EUR, but it can reach the 1000 euros for the best subjects.

As in any other race, the price charged depends on the prestige of the kennel, of the lineage from which the dog descends and its intrinsic characteristics and, in particular, of its conformity with the standard. This explains why there may be price differences between puppies from the same litter.

In any case, the Small Blue Gascony hard to find outside France, and this is particularly true in North America, despite its recognition by the American UKC. In the case of an import from France, transportation and administrative costs are added to the purchase price. It also, it is necessary, of course, respect the regulations regarding the importation of a dog from abroad.

Images "Small Blue Gascony"

Photos:

1 – Little Gascony Blue Hound by Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Small Blue Gascony Hound, «Bella, Baron i Brigand od Smutne ricky» from kennel «Le Bleu Cardinalis FCI», Poland. The owner – Katarzyna Bujko by Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – Small Blue Gascony Hound, female «Clea z Beckova» from kennel «Le Bleu Cardinalis FCI», Poland. The owner – Katarzyna Bujko by Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – Small Blue Gascony Hound, female «Clea z Beckova» from husbandry «Le Bleu Cardinalis FCI», Poland. The owner – Katarzyna Bujko by Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Small Blue Gascony Hound, female «Clea z Beckova» from kennel «Le Bleu Cardinalis FCI», Poland. The owner – Katarzyna Bujko by Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – Small Blue Gascony Hound, male «Car z Beckova» from kennel «Od Smutné říčky», Czech. The owner – Slavomír Hanáček by Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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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. ⓘ
– UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ
– Central Canine Society ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Small Blue Gascony"

Origin:

France

Date of publication of the valid original standard:

24.01.1996

Use:

This is a multi-use dog. It is used for hunting with a shotgun., and sometimes to chase the game like a hound. His favorite house is the smallest (Hare) but he also goes on the hunt for big game.

General appearance:

It is a medium-sized dog, well proportioned and distinguished.

Behavior / temperament:

He has a good sense of smell and is good at hunting.. It has a loud bark and easily joins the pack.. He is calm and affectionate and obeys easily.

Head:

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Cranial region:

Skull : Seen from the front, It is somewhat domed and not too wide. The occipital protuberance is slightly marked. Seen from above, the back has a shallow ogival shape. Forehead is bulging.
Depression links (Stop) : Sharp.

facial region:

Truffle : Black and wide. The Windows are wide open.
Snout : It is the same length as the skull and is strong. The nasal cannula is often slightly arched..
Lips : They are not very thick or developed. The upper lip covers the lower lip.
Jaws/Teeth : The joint is in the form of scissors. The incisors are set at right angles to the jaws..
Cheeks : Thin.

Eyes : They are oval in shape and brown in color.. Your expression is sweet.

Ears : They are crooked and moderately thin. They should at least reach the tip of the nose..

Neck:

It is long and has some double chin.

Body:

Back : Well accented.
Pork loin : Well united, and not too long.
Rump : Slightly oblique.
Breast : It is long and descends to the level of the elbow. The sternum is quite protruding. Delicately rounded ribs.
Flank : It's flat and deep.

Tail:

It is thin and reaches to the tip of the hock. It is carried proudly in the shape of a saber.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Seen in conjunction, They are quite robust.

Shoulder : Muscular and moderately oblique.
Elbows : Glued to the body.
forearms : Strong bones.

LATER MEMBERS : Seen as a whole they are well proportioned.

Thighs : Quite long, muscular, although not in excess.
Hock : Width, slightly angled and close to the ground.

FEET : They have an oval shape; the fingers are thin and close together. The pads and nails are black.

Movement:

Regular and executed with ease.

Mantle

SKIN : Elastic. Black, or strongly streaked with black spots. It's never completely white. The mucous membranes are black.

HAIR : Short, semi-thick and well dense.

COLOR : Completely speckled with black and white, imparting a slate blue reflection. It may or may not be marked with more or less extended black spots. Usually, there are two black spots on each side of the head, that cover the ears, circle the eyes and stop at the cheeks. These do not join over the top of the head, but they leave a white space in the center of which there is often a small oval black spot., typical of the breed. Above the eyes there are two more or less bright tan marks located on the zygomatic arches simulating four eyes.. Traces of tan can also be found on the cheeks, the lips, the inside of the ears, the limbs and under the tail.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

For males : 52 to 58 cm.,
for females : 50 to 56 cm..

Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered as missing and the gravity of this is considered in proportion to the degree of deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog.

Head :

• Short.
• Skull too flat, Strait, or width.
• Short ears, high insertion, that are not twisted enough.

Body :

• Too long, loose top line, lack of volume.
• Croup sagging.
• Diverted tail.

Tips :

• Insufficiently developed bones.
• Straight shoulders.
• Hock closed, seen from behind.
• Crushed feet.

Behavior :

• Shy dog.

MISS PLAYOFFS :

• Fearful or aggressive dog.
• Characteristics that do not correspond to the type.
• Notable lack that causes any impediment.
• Serious anatomical deformation.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• Light eyes.
• Any other coat that is not established by the standard.

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

N.B.:

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

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Petit bleu de Gascogne (English).
2. Petit bleu de Gascogne (French).
3. Petit bleu de Gascogne (German).
4. Petit bleu de Gascogne (Portuguese).
5. Petit bleu de Gascogne, Sabueso azul de Gascuña (español).

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Small swiss hound
FCI 60 . Small-sized Hounds

Origin: Switzerland

Character: Friendly and quiet

Weight: 8 - 15 kg

Height: Males: 35 - 43 cm. - females: 33 - 40 cm.

Life expectancy: 10-12 years

The dog Small swiss hound, little stimulated, tends to become a nuisance pet that can be difficult to train.

Content

History

In the early 20th century, hunting began to change in Switzerland. Private hunting grounds were introduced and the standard size of the Swiss Hound he was too fast and enthusiastic to hunt properly within these smaller hunting grounds. The hunters decided to develop a different breed of hunting that could hunt efficiently and effectively within the closed private hunting grounds.. Many people think that Small swiss hound it's just a smaller version of the Swiss Hound. While this is partly true, They are a different race that originated from crossing the Swiss Hound with the Basset Hound. The ultimate goal was to develop a breed that was shorter and smaller., but also had the same four color variants as the Swiss Hound. The resulting dogs were expected to have a strong sense of smell for nose work and a melodious voice to sound the alarm when hunting..

The Small swiss hound He is an outstanding hunter and has the ability to track scents for miles over rough terrain. The Small swiss hound became the hunting dog of people hunting on private land.

The United Kennel Club recognized the Small swiss hound in 2006. The Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) accepted them and adopted the official breed standard under the name Schweizer Niederlaufhund in 2015.

The Small swiss hound still a popular hunting companion in his native Switzerland.

Photo: Small Bernese Hound Smooth-coated male by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

In proportion smaller than the Swiss Hound. Its body shape is rectangular, moderately long, and strong conformation. Medium size head, thin, elegant, with friendly facial expression
and attentive. His ears are very long, low insertion, and he wears them folded. Thin and strong limbs. When walking calmly, he has his tail hanging, in activity bends it slightly upwards.

The Small swiss hound comes in four different varieties. The only difference between the varieties is the color, but each variety has its own name.

Variants Small swiss hound

Small Jura hound	Small Bernese hound	Small Schwyz hound	Small Lucerne hound

The Small Jura hound has a smooth coat that is black with tan markings found over the eyes.
The Small Jura hound has only one coat and may only have a small amount of white on its body.

The Small Bernese hound has two types of fur:
the smooth coat and the rough coat.
The rough coat has a single hard coat and a small beard.
The Small Bernese hound it's black and white with fiery marks over its eyes; many call it tricolor.

The Small Schwyz hound has a single, smooth coat that is predominantly white with yellow-red spots; orange-red spots are also acceptable.

The Small Lucerne hound has a single smooth coat that is predominantly white but mottled with black or gray giving the illusion of a blue body. They have black spots with tan markings over their eyes.

Photos:

1 – Small Bernese Hound Smooth-coated male by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Jura low-run dog by Bhv The Max
3 – This dog is a small Schwyz Hound by pets.ch
4 – Little Lucerne Hound by carlosh catalog

Character and skills

When he's hunting, the Small swiss hound is tireless and relentless, exhibiting impressive endurance and strength of character. They tend to be lively and excitable, eager to do their job. Most of the Small swiss hound they are happy to hunt regardless, without any royal order from his master.

Despite being bred to hunt, most breed members can make the transition from working bloodhound to family pet easily and are generally affectionate and demonstrative with their owners. They are good friends with children and other dogs, but they cannot be trusted with small animals, including cats and rabbits.

The temperaments of individuals vary, and while some may be quiet and peaceful house guests, others may be excitable and jumpy. Dogs with more energy can often be taught to settle inside the house once they have been properly exercised.. Ideally, the exercise should take the form of hunting, as this not only burns off excess energy but also occupies your inquisitive mind. The dog Small swiss hound, little stimulated, tends to become a nuisance pet that can be difficult to train.

Not being an aggressive dog, the Small swiss hound should not be used as a guard dog as it does not tend to scare off intruders and does not usually feel the need to guard your property.

“Small Swiss Hound” Training

The phrase "small dog syndrome" may be mentioned when talking about Small swiss hound, as they have a reputation for acting like large dogs in small dog bodies. Full of confidence, lively and independent, this is not a breed for the novice trainer. Obedience work can be a particular challenge, since they have a free-spirited character and a mind of their own.

Coaches must be firm and inflexible, keeping your training sessions short and interesting to keep the dog's interest. How this breed likes to assume a dominant position in the home, he should be taught his place from an early age, to avoid any bad behavior.

most dogs Small swiss hound they are still used as hunting dogs in Switzerland today, meaning your exercise requirements are easily met during hunting season. In the case of non-working dogs, or when the hunting season is over, owners should take time to meet the needs of this active hound.

A rural setting is the ideal place for Small swiss hound, who needs wide terrain to explore and does not enjoy being confined. It is essential that your property is securely fenced to avoid solo adventures.

Health «Small Swiss Hound»

There are not many diseases that affect the Small swiss hound more than other races, but there are a handful of conditions that should be watched in individuals:

ear infections

Hanging ears are prone to developing ear infections., particularly if a dog spends a lot of time outside wet and muddy. Keeping your ears clean can prevent this from becoming a problem..

Hip Dysplasia

Malformed hip joints can lead to lifelong discomfort and reduced mobility. x-rays of the hips (a process called “hip scoring”) should be performed when a breeding dog is over one year of age to ensure that its hips are of a good enough quality to be passed down.

Grooming «Small Swiss Hound»

Although there are a number of different coat types within the breed, all are easy to maintain and need little in the way of grooming. Weekly brushing will suffice. The Small swiss hound you will only need to be bathed a few times a year. If owners feel the need to disguise their "dog smell" they can use dry shampoo, avoiding the risk of drying out their skin and coat.

Ears of the Small swiss hound should be cleaned weekly and ideally checked daily for signs of infection. They must be completely dried after getting wet.

Characteristics "Small swiss hound"

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