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Italian Spinone
Italia FCI 165 . Griffon type.

Origin: Italy
Character: Docile and loyal
Weight: Female: 29 - 34 kg, Male: 34 - 39 kg
Height: embra: 59 - 65 cm., Male: 60 - 70 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

in some countries, the Italian Spinone It doesn't get the publicity it deserves., because faster breeds of dogs with more olfactory capacity are preferred.

Italian Spinone

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History

As the name suggests, the Italian Spinone -The ยซItalian emphasisยป – is originally from Italy, more specifically from the Piedmont region, in the north of the country. It is a very old breed of dog, and whoever searches for its exact origins will find more questions than answers. But, it is generally accepted that it is the result of various crosses over the centuries between Italian Setters, Griffons from France, White Mastiffs and Dogs of Greece.

There is evidence that their ancestors already hunted in the Alps and Apennines more than 2000 years. But, the first clear reference to the breed dates back to the Middle Ages, more specifically to the fifteenth century, in the form of a fresco by Andrea Montegna (1431-1506) inside the Ducal Palace of Mantua (Italy), which represents an Italian Spinone. Two centuries later, Jacques Espรฉe of Sรฉlincourt, evoca en su manual The Perfect Hunter (1683) an Italian Griffon from Piedmont.

Popular for centuries in Italy, the Spinone suffered greatly during WWII. The end of hostilities did not mean a notable improvement in their situation, as Italian hunters began to prefer breeds imported from abroad.

In 1949, The doctor. Paolo Branzi and Dr.. Ezio Caraffini founded La Famiglia dello Spinone -which has since become the Italian Spinoni Club- and they had 59 representatives of the breed throughout Italy. They chose 10 of them to start a breeding program aimed at rebuilding the population and stabilizing its characteristics. They drew up a first standard and contacted the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI), reference body of the country, to initiate the necessary procedures for the recognition of the breed.

His work paid off, so that in 1955 the Spinone Italiano was recognized by the Fรฉdรฉration Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Then it began to spread internationally, although it took a while, especially in North America. Thus, until 1995 el United Kennel Club (UKC) American did not grant him his recognition. The other reference organization in the United States, the American Kennel Club (AKC), did the same in 2000. The Canadian Kennel Club did the same in 2006.

In fact, although it is quite common in its country of origin and is the second most popular hunting dog in that country, its international distribution remains limited. But, is quite successful in Britain, where the Kennel Club registers between 400 and 500 births every year. This is far from the case in France.: with less than ten entries per year in the French Stud Book (LOF), it is clear that he is far from having conquered the hearts of French hunters.

In United States, AKC statistics put it around No. 110 (of 195) in the ranking of the most popular breeds in the country.

Photo: I came across this adorable dog while walking around Dorset. Took a photo and then got really scared of the camera. by Caroline Granycome, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

The Italian Spinone it's well built, with well-developed muscles and strong bones.

Her body, as high as long, is square in shape and ends in a thick bushy tail. The tail hangs at rest and is horizontal when in action. The legs are solid and end in compact round legs.

The head is egg-shaped, with a curved skull and a muzzle the same length as the skull. The color of the nose varies between the pink of white dogs and the brown of roan dogs.. The eyes are round, big and far apart. They are of a more or less dark ocher color. Triangular shape, the ears are rather long and fall along the cheeks.

The body of the Spinone is entirely covered with a stiff and dense fur, of about 4 to 6 cm long, that protects it when it slides through the undergrowth, but also when thrown into cold water. It is shorter at the top of the head and at the front of the legs. In the face, a dense coat of thick eyebrows and a full beard, typical of the breed, which also protects it from brambles and bushes. Beneath this top layer is the dog's fur, which has the peculiarity of not having undercoat.

The coat can be plain white, white with orange spots, chestnut or brown, or roan with orange spots, chestnut or brown. Tricolor or black-haired dogs are not accepted by the breed standard.

Last, sexual dimorphism is marked: the male is larger and above all significantly more massive than the female.

Size and weight

    Male size: Of 60 to 70 cm.
    female size: Of 58 to 65 cm.
    Male weight: Of 32 to 37 kg
    female weight: Of 28 to 30 kg

Character and skills

Generally easier to live with than other pointers, the Spinone Italianos they are affectionate and close to their family, they love to play and spend most of the time with them. Although they are hunters, They are not the kind that jump into the open sea and disappear as soon as potential prey catches their eye: they never stray too far from their master, preferring to always have it in sight.

Your affection, patience and playful character make them an ideal breed for a child. He loves children and is an excellent playmate for those old enough to have learned to behave in the presence of a dog. Less recommended for younger children, as it is large enough to inadvertently push them down. In any case, regardless of race, interactions between a dog and a young child should always take place in the presence of an adult.

The Italian griffon also it is sociable with other dogs Griffon, those who are often willingly adopted as playmates. Small animals, as cats, rabbits and other rodents, have more to worry about and are more likely to be hunted as potential prey. But, they may live with a cat if they have been raised with them, but the latter is likely to still be haunted in the garden from time to time.

As for humans who are unknown to him, the Spinone is generally cozy with them, especially if he's been well socialized from his early months. In fact, used to living with humans for centuries, is more of the type to actively seek their company. Also easily suffers from loneliness: although you can spend a few hours alone at home without difficulty, it is not advisable to leave it all for a weekend. Adopting an extra dog can be a good way to provide companionship to help you avoid loneliness when your family is away..

He is as active in the early years as he is calm and collected afterward.. This can be seen in his hunting style, that is calm and methodical.

Having said that, if you like to rest on the living room rug, this does not mean that you do not need to exercise. So that you feel comfortable and calm when you get home, your daily walks should total at least one hour. Although they are slower than other signaling breeds, they are very resistant and can adapt to many types of terrain. For this reason, if the opportunity arises to take a long walk of several hours, he is delighted. During the latter, does not tend to stray far from his master, so it can be walked without a leash. You can live in an apartment as long as you go out two or three times a day, but its size makes it unsuitable for a small studio.

He prefers a house with a garden where he can frolic and where he will gladly get rid of any unwanted critters. But, it is not convenient for you to live abroad: you need to be in contact with your family and should be able to spend as much time as possible with them.

On the other hand, It is an intelligent breed of dog that likes to be mentally stimulated. Rather stubborn and showing little interest in activities that seem pointless, needs a leader who offers motivating exercises. Obedience exercises, agility or hunting are a great way to get his attention and stimulate him. The rapport is also something instinctive in him, and you will not be asked to carry the ball or bat thrown by your master. He does not hesitate to do the same with the toys scattered around the house when he wants to show him that he wants to have fun.

It is also important to know that your beautiful beard gets wet every time you drink. He tends to pour water all over the house whenever he quenches his thirst, so it may be a good idea to put your bowl outside and not inside the house.

Last, although don't hesitate to bark when you see fit, the Italian Spinone it's not overly vocal.

Education

The Italian Spinone, like all dogs, must be socialized from an early age. It is important that you can meet all the people who are part of your close or distant environment (friends, neighbors, family…). You must also face all kinds of situations (walk through different places, meet other dogs or other animals, travel in different means of transport) not to be scared once an adult.

It shouldn't be long before they start learning to tame, which can be longer and more complicated than for most other breeds.

Given its size once adult, it is also useful to get him used to being handled without flinching from an early age, so that the grooming sessions are a moment of shared pleasure and not torture for both protagonists.

The Italian griffon he's smart and has a strong personality. You need a firm master who knows how to earn your respect, but even if I do, does not like to do tasks that seem trivial. It's a working dog, who likes to be useful and prefers to learn, for example, to recover the game before turning around. In fact, if your master knows how to do it and has all the necessary patience, this dog can do wonders, even in obedience and agility competitions. The trick is to motivate you, above all making him understand the interest of the command.

Not surprisingly, it responds much better to positive reinforcement-based dog training methods than traditional dog training.. Know that the fulfillment of what is asked allows you to receive caresses, encouragement and treats is, in his eyes, a legitimate reason to improve himself and give the best of himself.

Health

The Italian Spinone is generally quite robust. Apart from the health problems common to all large dogs and a serious genetic disease, but fortunately in the process of disappearance thanks to the work of the breeders, the risks are low.

Like this, the conditions to which you are especially exposed are :

  • La ataxia cerebelosa, a genetic disease that attacks the cerebellum and is the most critical health problem in this breed. Puppies that have received a carrier gene from both parents die before their first birthday. But, nowadays it is extremely rare, since carrier individuals are eliminated from breeding programs. A breeder of Spinone worthy of the name must be able to show that parents are not carriers, based on test results;
  • Hip and elbow dysplasia, joint problems that make movement difficult;
    gastric dilation-torsion, often related to too fast a food intake, which can be fatal without prompt veterinary intervention;
  • Entropion and ectropion, eyelid malformations that can be corrected surgically if problematic;
    Hypothyroidism, a hormonal deficiency that causes a slowdown in bodily functions;
  • Cancer (bone, liver, base…), which according to a joint study by the British Kennel Club and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association is, with difference, the main cause of mortality in this breed, with a 45% of deaths.

It also, the drooping and hairy ears of the Spinone they get dirty easily. They can become infected quickly if they are not cleaned every week and after each bath.

Despite its lack of undercoat and its Italian origins, it adapts quite well to different climates and is resistant to both heat and cold, but extreme temperatures are hard to bear. A shelter is necessary so that you can be in the shade when the thermometer exceeds 30 ยฐ, and doesn't particularly appreciate spending the night outside when it's -10ยฐ.

Last, the Italian griffon not very prone to obesity, especially if you have enough opportunity to exercise. But, a responsible handler should regularly make sure that everything is in order by taking the time to weigh your dog.

Life expectancy

Of 12 to 13 years

Grooming

The maintenance of Italian Spinone is simple, but it requires some discipline, as it can be difficult and time consuming if not done regularly.

The absence of undercoat means that you only lose a small amount of hair. A weekly brushing is enough to remove dirt, remove dead hairs and untangle knots from their fur. The most frequent molt is not necessarily necessary during the fall and spring, since the lack of undercoat makes the shedding not very pronounced. On the other hand, If you "forget" one or two toilet sessions, the situation is complicated: debris accumulates and knots form that can no longer be untangled with the brush. Then there is no choice but to undo them manually or even cut them with a chisel. Depending on the state of the coat, this can sometimes take more than an hour.

In any case, rarely need a bath, unless it is especially dirty or smelly after a trip. Except for exceptions, two or three bathrooms a year are more than enough, and a mild dog shampoo should be used each time.

Weekly grooming sessions are also an opportunity to wipe your dog's eyes and brush his teeth.. Neither should you neglect the care of the ears: hanging and furry ears tend to catch dirt, so the risk of infection is high. They can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

It also, beard tends to trap moisture and becomes smelly. Thus, should be towel dried often and cleaned from time to time.

Last, if you spend a lot of time outdoors, wear and tear is usually enough to file the claws of the Italian Spinone, that grow faster than those of most other dogs. If they become too long and may bother or hurt you, must be trimmed with a special nail clipper.

Use

The Italian Spinone it is above all a hunting dog, a mission that has been fulfilling for centuries and in which it stands out. Your ability to point methodically, making game disappear and recover makes them very versatile hunting dogs. This is all the more true since, how your name illustrates, derived from the Italian word for bramble, are able to sneak into the thorniest thickets in search of small game. It is also very resistant.

When not used for hunting, can be used to show off their qualities in various dog sports, like agility or obedience. They are also good watchdogs, but their lack of aggressiveness and the fact that they bark very little disqualifies them as guardians. Having said that, It's impressive enough that most hackers will pass on it..

Last, the Italian griffon He is also a wonderful companion dog., loving and totally devoted to his family. It can be the ideal companion for an active owner who wants to always have his dog by his side when going for a walk or hiking.

Price

The price of a puppy Italian Spinone is of some 800 to 1000 euros in Europe. In Canada and the United States, is usually between 1500 and 1800 $.

In all cases, there is no noticeable price difference between males and females.

Characteristics "Italian Spinone"

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Images "Italian Spinone"

Photos:

1 – Solid white Spinone italiano. by Alephalpha, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – A brown roan Spinone Italiano by Alephalpha, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – Spinoni italiani by francesco napoli
4 – Spinoni italiani by francesco napoli
5 – Brown roan spinone italiano. Risky Business Oliver Di La Ros by Timberdoodle Kennels, Ron & Pat Rosinski (User:Rrosinski), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – This is a Spinone, an italian pointing dog. Coatcolor is white-orange by Alephalpha, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.3: Griffon type โ“˜
  • – AKC – Hound โ“˜
  • – CKC – Miscellaneous โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Hunting dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Gun Dog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Italian Spinone"

Origin:
Italy

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.11.2015

Use:

Pointing Dogs.



General appearance:

Solidly built dog, robust and vigorous with strong bones, Well developed muscles with rough fur.

PROPORCIONES IMPORTANT:

Construction tends to fit into a square. The length of the body is equal to the height at the withers, with a tolerance of 1 to 2 longest cm. The length of the head is equal to 4/10 the height at the withers, its width, measured at the level of the zygomatic arches, is less than half its length. The loin is a little less than a fifth of the height at the withers.



Behavior / temperament:

Naturally sociable, docile and patient, the Spinone is an experienced hunter on all terrains; very resistant to fatigue, It gets easily in the spiny undergrowth or throws into the cold water. Has remarkable provisions for a fast, extended trot; by nature it is an excellent retriever.

Head:

The direction of the upper longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle is divergent.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Oval, lateral walls slope gently like a roof with very well developed occipital protuberance and well marked parietal crest. The bulging of the forehead is not very developed, neither towards the front nor in height. Superciliary arches are not too prominent.
  • Ston: just checked, while the frontal median sulcus is well pronounced.

facial region:

  • Nariz: placed in the prolongation of the nasal bridge, voluminous, fluffy looking with a very thick and clearly rounded top edge. Pink flesh color in white subjects, slightly darker on white and orange subjects, and brown in the subjects color RUANO. Profile, The nose stands out on the front vertical line of the lips. The nostrils are large and protruding.
  • Hocico: The length is equal to the length of the skull, the depth, measured at mid-length; reaches a third of the length of the muzzle. The profile is straight or slightly convex (roman nose). Side faces are parallel, so that, seen from the front, the muzzle appears square. The lower profile is defined by the upper lip, the lowest point is the corner of the mouth.
  • Labios: the upper lips are quite thin and form an open angle under the nose; at the front are rounded, then, covering the lower lips, reach the corner of the mouth where they form a visible crease.
  • Jaws / Tooths: Powerful and normally developed, In the middle of the length the branches of the lower jaw are very slightly curved. Well adapted and complete dental arches: scissor or pincer bite.
  • Cheeks: Thin.

OJOS: Big and well separated. The eye is almost round; the lids fit very well to the eye that is not protruding or sunken; the eyes are in an almost frontal plane. The iris is an ocher color, more or less dark depending on the color of the fur.

OREJAS: practically triangular in shape; its length is not greater than 5 cm to the lower throat line; wide extend forward from the point of insertion of the head to the neck to the middle of the zygomatic arch. The leading edge is close to the cheek, not folded, but turned inward; The tip of the ear is slightly rounded. Almost always carried low, the ear must have little erection power. The cartilage is fine. The skin is covered with dense hair mixed with longer, sparse hairs, that get thicker at the edge.

Neck:

Powerful and muscular, clearly separated from the nape, blending harmoniously at the shoulders. The length should not be less than 2/3 of head length; its circumference reaches a third of the height at the withers. The lower edge shows a slightly developed double dewlap.

Body:

Fits almost in a square.

  • top line: The typical upper profile begins with the cross slightly marked and continues with an almost straight front of the back, Then he joins the spine with a slight convex line until he joined with the solid and well -arched lumbar region.
  • Cruz: not too high, the tops of the shoulders wide apart.
  • Dorrso: the front is almost straight, then gradually rises towards the loin before leaning towards the hindquarters.
  • Lomo: Slightly convex, It has muscles and a well developed width. The width is almost equal to the length.
  • Glikeness: Wide, long, well muscled and oblique, forms below the horizontal an angle of 30 ยฐโ€จa 35 ยฐ that is measured of the obliqueness of the bone of the hip.
  • Pecho: descends at least to the level of the elbows, width, deep and well rounded at medium height, where its transverse diameter reaches its maximum and decreases significantly towards the sternum, but should not form a keel at the junction with the sternum The ribs are well arched and sloping with a wide space between them. Back ribs (fake ribs) they are long, oblique and wide open.
  • Lรญlower line and belly: almost horizontal in the sternal region, then rises slightly towards the belly.

Tail:

Natural and thick, particularly at the base; no fringes; carried horizontally or down; does not wag a lot during jogging. If amputated for hunting purposes, in accordance with animal health and welfare to avoid injury, The tail must have a length of 15โ€“25 cm from the base.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • Ageneral appearance: seen from the front, are perfectly parallel and perpendicular to the ground. In profile, the forearm is vertical and the pastern is slightly oblique.
  • Hshoulder: powerful and long shoulder blade, measures one-quarter the height at the withers and has an obliqueness below the horizontal of approximately 50 ยฐ; relative to the median plane of the body, the tips of the shoulder blades are not very close. Perfectly free in its movements, The shoulder has well developed muscles; The opening of the escapulo-humeral angle is approximately 105 ยฐ.
  • Brazo: oblique below the horizontal with an inclination of approximately 60 ยฐ, directed almost parallel to the median axis of the body. You are well muscled.
  • Codo: Parallel to the median plane of the body. The tip of the elbow must be a bit ahead of the vertical line, that falls from the back point of the shoulder blade to the ground. The distance from the elbow to the ground is equal to 50% the height at the withers.
  • Aforearm: Slightly longer than one third of the height at the withers, vertical both from the front and in profile. Strong bone. The rear tendon is strongly accentuated in such a way that the groove between the tendon and the bone is clearly visible.
  • Carpo (wrist): follows the vertical line of the forearm. Well prominent pisiform bone.
  • Metacarpus: flat and, seen from the front, follows the vertical line of the forearm; in profile, is slightly oblique. Its length is approximately 1/6 from the height of the legs from the ground to the elbow.
  • Pinis previous: compact, round; fingers tightly knit and arched, covered with short thick hair, including spaces between fingers. Pads, thin and hard, They are more or less pigmented according to the color of the fur. Strong nails, curved towards the ground and well pigmented but never black.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • Ageneral appearance: in profile, the rear edge of the thigh is slightly convex; good angulation of bone segments; the hocks should be perpendicular to the ground; seen from behind, hindquarters are parallel.
  • Thigh: the length must not be less than one third of the height at the withers; broad, slightly oblique. The rear edge slightly convex.
  • PinScheme: length only slightly exceeds thigh; OBLICUITY IS 55โ€“60 ยฐ under the horizontal; Maggos muscles at the top; The groove between the hock tendon and the bone is marked and clearly visible.
  • Ahock joint: the lateral sides are very wide. The distance between the point of the hock and the ground is approximately one third of the height at the withers. The opening of the angle of the warm-tarsian joint is approximately 150 ยฐ.
  • Metatarsus: Strong and slim, the length is equal to the distance from the hock to the ground. Watched from anywhere, metatarsal is vertical. On the inner side there may be a simple jointed spur.
  • Hind feet: compact, round, but more oval than the previous feet; fingers tightly knit and arched, covered with short thick hair, including spaces between fingers. Pads, thin and hard, They are more or less pigmented according to the color of the mantle. Strong nails, curved towards the ground and well pigmented but never black.

Movement:

easy loose step; when hunting a fast extended trot with intermittent canter steps.

Mantle

SKIN:
tight to the body, should be thick and firm. It's thinner on the head, throat and groin, under the arms and on the back of the body; on the elbows it is soft to the touch. The skin only forms two folds that begin in the lower jaw branches and disappear in the first half of the neck (Spada). When the head is carried low, only one fold is noticeable, descending from the outer corner of the eye onto the cheek; at its rear edge this fold ends in a lock of hair. Skin pigmentation varies according to mantle color.

Fur: Of a length of 4 to 6 cm on the body, shorter on muzzle, the head, the ears, the front sides of the limbs and feet. On the back of the limbs, hair is like a rough brush, but never with fringes. Long and rigid hairs form thick eyebrows and on the lips form thick mustaches and also a beard with tufts. Hair is rigid, rough, dense and fairly flat, with lack of inner layer.

Color: pure white, white with orange markings, mottled white with orange, white with brown markings (chestnuts), orange roan or brown roan (Brown). The preferred tone of the brown is the color of the "friar dress". The colors not allowed are: tricolor, brown markings, black in any combination.



Size and weight:

Altura to the cross:

  • Males: 60 โ€“ 70 cm..
  • females: 58-65 cm..

Pthat:

  • Males: 32 โ€“ 37 kg.
  • females: 28-30 kg.


Fouls:

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

  • Thin or curled tail on the back.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYERS:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Converging superior craniofacial axes.
  • Total depigmentation of the nose.
  • Concave nose bridge.
  • Progognatic Boca - The Sunned Enogant.
  • Eyes gazeos.
  • Black pigmentation of the skin.
  • Tricolor mantle, tan or black brands in any combination.


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. Spinone, Bracco Spinoso, Italian Spinone, Italian Griffon, Italian Wire-haired Pointer, Italian Coarse-haired Pointer (English).
2. Spinone italien (French).
3. Italienischer Griffon, Spinone, Rauhaariger italienischer Vorstehhund, Italian Griffon, italienischer Spinone (German).
4. Spinone (Portuguese).
5. Espinone, Grifรณn italiano, Italiano de pelo duro (espaรฑol).

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German Wirehaired Pointer
Alemania FCI 98 . Braque Type

Origin: Germany
Character: Strong and loyal
Weight: 30 to 40 Kg
Height: 57 to 68 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

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The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent.

Content

History

The German Wirehaired Pointer (Drahthaar) es una raza de origen alemรกn.

In this long-haired Hunter dog is gathers the blood of hounds, hunters of birds, water dogs and hunting with Falcons and therefore has a tendency to great versatility.

The origin of this breed has barely a century. A group of breeders set out to obtain Pointing Dogs hard hair. Pointing Dogs rough-haired Germans, the Pudelpointer, the Griffon and the German Shorthaired Pointer they contributed to the formation of the breed. Some experts added to the Airedale Terrier and to the Italian Rough-Haired Hound to this list of participants in the creation of the German Wirehaired Pointer.

As of the year 1879 pure breeding was carried out and the essential characteristics of the breed were established.

In the year 1897, the Baron Schorlemer established the first standard of the German Wirehaired Pointer and this was the basis for the current pure breeding. It became one of the main hunting breeds in Germany in the latter part of the 20th century..

Physical characteristics

It is strong, muscular, under, of flowing lines, is medium-sized. Heavy dogs are not desirable. Some specimens are likely to develop hip dysplasia, ear infections, genetic eye diseases and skin cancer.

Coat colors vary, can be solid liver color, black and white with liver markings, liver color with white markings, solid black and a mixture of three colors.

The coat of the German Wirehaired Pointer, has as the most distinctive characteristic of the breed, the functional hirsute. A dog must have a correct fur to be of the correct type. The layer is resistant to weathering and, to some extent, water repellent. The inner layer is dense enough to insulate you from the cold winter, but it is fine in summer. The distinctive outer layer of the breed is straight, hard, rough to the touch and lisa. In the ears, the head and legs the hair is smoother.

The weight of the males is of 34 to 40 kg. And in females, of 30 to 36 kg. Measuring the males of 61 to 68 cm and females 57 to 64 cm..

Character and skills

The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent. It seems that you have always wanted to learn and is very loyal to his family, You need a reference person who knows how to set the limits. Like it to be occupied and enjoy working with its owner. They are friendly with people who know and reserved with strangers, They must be socialized at an early age.

They need plenty of exercise, any type of game that includes searching for objects on any type of terrain, will be your happy Pointer. It has a very fine sense of smell that allows it to track and recover any object both on land and in the water..

Characteristics "German Wirehaired Pointer"

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Photos ยซGerman Wirehaired Pointerยป

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

  • FCI nomenclature race "German Wirehaired Pointer"

    • FCI breed standard "German Wirehaired Pointer"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    25.10.2000

    Use:

    According to the objective, it was the creation of a versatile hunting dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer, must display all qualifications required for field hunting work, the forest and in the water, before and after shot.



    General appearance:

    Pointer dog of noble appearance, with hard fur, perfect skin protector, with attentive and energetic expression. Your movements must be harmonic, fluids, broad and full of strength.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Body length and withers height should preferably be equal. The length of the body can exceed the height of the withers up to 3 cm..



    Behavior / temperament:

    companies, with self-control, balanced, unafraid of the hunt. Must not be shy or aggressive.

    Head:

    proportionate to body size and gender. The axes of the skull and nasal bridge are slightly divergent..

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Plano, only slightly rounded on the sides; moderately wide; the supra-orbital arch visibly developed.
    • Fronto-nasal depression (Stop): Very notorious.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Strongly pigmented corresponding to coat color; well open nostrils.
    • Snout: Long, broad, strong and deep. Slightly convex muzzle.
    • Lips: Thick, adjacent and not hanging. Good pigmentation corresponding to the color of the hair.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Big teeth. Strong JAWS, with an even and complete scissor bite, that is to say that the upper incisors fall exactly in front of the lower ones, the teeth being implanted perpendicular to the jaws. The dental formula consists of 42 parts.

    EYES: as dark as possible, neither bulging nor sunken, with a lively and alert expression. Well adjoining eyelids, with well-pigmented edges.

    EARS: Medium-sized, high and wide implantation, in the twisted.

    Neck:

    Medium length, heavily muscled; slightly arched topline, clean bottom line.

    Body:

    • top line: Straight and slightly drooping. Cross: notorious.
    • Back: Strong, well muscled. Loins: Short, widths, muscular.
    • Rump: Long and wide, slightly droopy and well muscled. wide pelvis.
    • Breast : Broad and deep, with well-known sill and the sternum reaching as far back as possible. Well arched ribs.
    • bottom line: Dry, forming a graceful arc back; slightly tucked abdomen.

    Tail:

    Following the back line, preferably carried horizontally or slightly upwards, without looking steep. Neither too thick nor too thin. For use in hunting, the tail is conveniently shortened. (In those countries where the law prohibits amputation, the tail can appear natural: should reach to the hock and be carried slightly saber-shaped).

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Seen from the front, straight and parallel; seen from the sides, well positioned under the body. The distance from the floor to the elbows should be about the same as the distance from the elbows to the withers.
    • Shoulder: Shoulder blade tilted and directed backwards, heavily muscled. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
    • Arm: as long as possible, dry, good muscular.
    • Elbows: Adjacent to the body, without being twisted in or out, with good angulation between the arm and forearm. Forearm: Dried, perpendicular, strong bone.
    • carpal joint: Strong.
    • Metacarpus: Moderately forward leaning.
    • Previous feet: Oval, closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. Parallel position without turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Seen from behind, straight and parallel, with good knee and hock angulations. Strong bones.
    • Thighs: Long, broad and muscular, with good angulation between
    • pelvis and thigh.
    • Knee: Strong, with good angulation between thigh and leg. Legs: long, muscular and sinewy.
    • Hock: Strong.
    • Metatarsus: Short, perpendicular position.
    • Hind feet: Oval, well closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. parallel position, no turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

    Movement:

    Large, with good previous tread and good push; movement of the fore and hind limbs straight and parallel; distinguished bearing.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Tight, well adherent, no formation of wrinkles and folds.

    Fur: Wire-haired (wire), dense and tight. The outer shell is about 2 to 4 cm length. With a dense internal waterproof fleece. Body contours should not be hidden under longer fur. The hair, Due to its hardness and density, it should offer good protection against inclement weather and against injuries.. The lower parts of the extremities, as well as the chest and abdomen must have shorter and yet dense hair. The head and ears have shorter and denser hair., but no softer. Highlighted eyebrows and a noticeable beard, not very long and with even harder hair, increase the energetic expression of the face.

    Color:

    • speckled brown, with or without plates.
    • splattered black, with or without plates
    • Brown with or without white marking on the chest.
    • light roan (mixture of dominant white with brown or black hairs).

      Other colors are not acceptable.



    Size and weight:

    cross height:

    • Males 61 - 68 cm..
    • females 57 - 64 cm..


    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Short snout, thin or pointed.
    • weak bite.
    • very loose eyelids.
    • Overturned or convex back.
    • Markedly overbuilt dog.
    • Obviously twisted elbows in or out.
    • Cow hocks, very close together or clubbed legs both in static and in movement. continuous amble step, walking or jogging, numb or stumbling.
    • thin cloak, insufficient undercoat.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • weak temper, not stable to shot or shy; aggressiveness, restless temper, dog biting out of fear.
    • Upper or lower prognathism, twisted bite. Missing teeth except PM 1; canine tips too close together.
    • Entropion or ectropion, different colored eyes.
    • Without birth tail or with stump, twisted tail.
    • wrong pigmentation.


    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. Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehhund Drahthaar (English).
    2. Chien d’arrรชt allemand ร  poil long (French).
    3. auch Deutsch-Drahthaar (German).
    4. Drahthaar (Portuguese).
    5. Braco Alemรกn de Pelo Duro (espaรฑol).

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    Bourbonnais Pointing Dog
    Francia FCI 179 . Braque Type

    Origin: France
    Character: Friendly and intelligent
    Weight: Female: 16 - 22 kg, Male: 18 - 25 kg
    Height: Female: 47 - 56 cm., Male: 50 - 58 cm.
    Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

    Bourbonnais Pointing Dog

    The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog at birth it is frequently tailless, It is also called "Short-tailed Pointer".

    Content

    History

    The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog it was already known in 1598 like an expert quail hunting dog. The authors of the time described him as a pleasant companion for the hunter, rustic and healthy looking, born with a short tail, with a white fur, whole and finely speckled with light brown or fawn trout.

    After World War I, a group of dedicated breeders formed the first Club du Braque du Bourbonnais in 1925 with the goal of reviving the race and restoring its pre-war prominence. The first breed standard was published in the club's first newsletter in 1930. Although the organization and these breeders made considerable progress, his efforts were again almost wiped out by World War II. It also, strict adherence to a natural tailless dog and strict color requirements resulted in a dog based on appearance rather than performance.

    The result of this selection in reverse leads to a total disaffection of the breeders. Of 1963 to 1973, there were no registrations in the L.O.F. (Book of French Origins) โ“˜. In 1970, under the impulse of Michel Comte, a team of breeders set themselves the mission of ensuring the survival of the Bourbonnais Pointing Dog.

    Today, French breeders strive to produce a Bourbonnais Pointing Dog that conforms to the breed standard, but of equal importance, the Bourbonnais Pointing Dog should now be proficient in the field as pointers, retrievers and trackers. Since the beginning of the 1970, the breeders of Bourbonnais Pointing Dog have substantially and rapidly improved the conformation of the breed and its performance in the field.

    One second Club du Braque du Bourbonnais it was created in 1982 by Michel Comte, with the official recognition of the Central Canine Society (SCC), French affiliate of the FCI, in 1985. The goal of reviving the breed had been achieved, the breed standard relaxed, spotting and docked tails were found acceptable and the breed's remarkable hunting instincts were restored. The new breed standard was fully recognized by the SCC and the FCI in 1991. The standard was translated and published on the FCI website at 1998.

    Photo: Braque_du_bourbonnais at the World Dog Show in Poznaล„ by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Physical characteristics

    The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog is a robust, compact and muscular mid-size braque. Gives an impression of robustness and strength. The female has a slimmer and more elegant silhouette. Some dogs are born without a tail (anurus) or with a naturally short tail (brachyura). Tail docking is practiced in countries where it is allowed.

    The head is pear-shaped, that is to say, rounded in all directions, with rounded side walls, well developed parietals and zygomatic arches. The pear-shaped head is typical of the breed.. The axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel or slightly divergent. Neither too light nor too heavy, the head is in proportion to the body. The eyes are large, rather rounded, hazelnut or dark amber, according to coat color. Medium length drop ears are situated at or just above the eye line.

    The coat is fine, dense and short. It is finer on the head and ears, a little thicker and sometimes a little longer on the back. White spots are very invasive, finely speckled with brown (known as "wine lees" or "withered lilac") the leonado (known as "peach blossom") in all its variants. White and colored hairs can blend into a roan pattern. The ear generally wears the basic color more or less mottled. Color patches should be few in number and small in extent: must not exceed the size of the palm of the hand on the body and must never encompass both eyes at the same time on the face.

    Character and skills

    The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog is described in the breed standard as gentle and affectionate, but also passionate and intelligent when hunting. Easily adapts to the most varied terrain and games. Naturally seeks a high emanation and displays a useful and accurate stopping ability.

    The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog they are mostly a Pointing Dogs versatile.

    Exercise and training

    Options for exercise could include play time in the backyard, preferably fenced, or being taken for walks several times a day. Exercise can also be done in the form of indoor activities, like the hideout, chase a ball rolling on the ground or learn new tricks. Certain outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking and retrieving balls or frisbees can provide a good outlet for expending energy. Training for dog sports such as agility, obedience and rallying can also be a great way to give your dog some exercise.

    Health

    Most of the Bourbonnais Pointing Dog they are healthy dogs. Working with a responsible breeder, those who wish to own a Bourbonnais Pointing Dog they can get the education they need to know about specific health concerns within the breed. Good breeders use health exams and genetic testing of their breeders to reduce the likelihood of disease in their puppies.

    The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog requires relatively gentle handling. Has the ability to perceive the mood of the manipulator, seeking eye contact at all times.

    Grooming

    The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog has a fine, dense and short coat. It's a little thicker, and sometimes longer, in the back. On the head and ears, the hair is thinner and shorter.

    Beyond periodic brushing, the occasional bath will keep your Bourbonnais Pointing Dog clean and looking its best. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and your dog.. The breed's strong, fast-growing nails need to be regularly trimmed with a nail clipper or nail buffer to prevent excessive growth., breakage and cracking. The ears should be checked regularly to avoid accumulation of wax and debris, which can result in infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly.

    Characteristics "Bourbonnais Pointing Dog"

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

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    Images "Bourbonnais Pointing Dog"

    Photos:

    1 – Braque_du_bourbonnais at the World Dog Show in Poznaล„ by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    2 – Braque_du_bourbonnais at the World Dog Show in Poznaล„ by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    3 – Braque du Bourbonnais sur fond blanc by Desaix83, d'aprรจs le travail de Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    4 – Braque du Bourbonnais – world dog show 2010 by mjk23, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    5 – Braque du Bourbonnais – world dog show 2010 by mjk23, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
    6 – Braque_du_bourbonnais by The original uploader was Michael Comte at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

    Videos "Bourbonnais Pointing Dog"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Bourbonnais Pointing Dog"

    Origin:
    France

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    21.02.2006

    Use:

    Pointing Dogs.



    General appearance:

    Short-haired bracoid type, of medium lines and short limbs, well proportioned, compact and muscular. Medium-sized, gives an impression of robustness and strength that does not exclude a certain elegance. The female has a less chunky and more elegant silhouette.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:
    The length of the trunk is equal to or slightly greater than the height at the withers. The height of the chest is equal to or slightly higher than half the height at the withers. The length of the muzzle is slightly less than that of the skull.



    Behavior / temperament:

    At home he is sweet and affectionate. during the hunt, his passion and intelligence allow him to easily adapt to the most varied terrain and hunting. It naturally seeks high emanation and demonstrates useful and precise aptitude for the sample..

    Head:

    The main racial characteristic is what is known as โ€œpear shape.โ€. It is not too light, not too heavy, but in proportion to the body.

    Cranial region:
    • The cranium: It is rounded in all its parts. Side faces are rounded, the parietals and zygomatic arches are well developed. The axes of the skull and the nasal canal are parallel or very slightly divergent towards the front.
    • Naso-frontal depression: is moderately marked.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Wide, with the windows wide open. Surpasses, times, the verticality of the lips. Its color is in accordance with that of the coat, no spots with depigmentation.
    • Snout: Large and wide at the base, tapers slightly towards the limb, forming a coniferous trunk. In females, is a little less wide.
    • Nasal spout: Straight or slightly arched.
    • Lips: They are not too thick, the upper lip covers the lower lip without forming a noticeable crease at the corners. The edge of the lips is well pigmented.
    • Jaws: Powerful, of uniform length. The denture is complete and the joint is scissor-shaped. Is accepted in the form of clip joint.

    Eyes: Large, rather round, hazelnut or dark amber, according to fur color. The look is expressive, sweet and smart. The edge of the eyelids is well pigmented.

    Ears: Medium length, can reach up to the throat or slightly exceed it. Its base, rather wide, is located at the level of the eye line or slightly above, which is valued. Fall naturally along the cheeks, horizontally or slightly bent.

    Neck:

    It's not too long. He's muscular, loose, harmoniously joins the shoulders. A slight double chin is acceptable.

    Body:

    • Top margin: Straight, very firm. The cross is well marked.
    • Back: Firm and well muscled.
    • Pork loin: Short, wide and muscular, well attached to the back. It is a little longer in females.
    • Rump: Rounded, slightly oblique, of powerful muscles.
    • Breast : Large, long and tall. Reaches to the tip of the elbow or slightly exceeds it. The sternum extends as far back as possible. Ribs well arched. The elevation of the abdomen is progressive. The flat flank is low.

    Tail:

    Some dogs are born without a tail. Otherwise, the tail is cut at the base. Its insert is a little low. In countries where caudectomy is prohibited by law, long tail must be submitted, in static, below top margin.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:
    • In general: Well muscled. Head on, good heaviness.
    • Shoulder: Oblique shoulder blades, well attached to the chest wall. The muscles are firm and apparent.
    • Arm: Rather long and muscular.
    • Elbows: Well attached to the body, but not together. They don't even deviate inwards, nor out
    • Forearm: Straight, muscular, with big bones, although not rough.
    • Carpi: Solid.
    • Metacarpus: Very slightly inclined, in relation to the forearm.
    • Previous feet: On the axis of the body. Round or spoon-shaped. The bearings are solid and resistant, fingers together and arched, strong nails.
    LATER MEMBERS:
    • In general: Stout bones, with a very apparent muscle mass. Views from behind, well plumb and parallel.
    • Thighs: Long, well formed and well sloped.
    • Babillas: Strong, with good angulation between the thigh and the leg.
    • Legs: Muscular, visibly equal in length to thigh.
    • Hock: Well inclined, solid and well bent.
    • Metatarsals: Vertical and solid, no deviation.
    • Hind feet: Identical to the previous ones.

    Movement:

    Medium width strides. During the hunt the pace is a sustained gallop, balanced and agile.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Elastic, without being very fine; without folds.

    Fur: Up, dense and short. A little thicker, and sometimes , a little longer on the back. On the head and ears should be thinner and shorter.

    Color: White patches are well spread, finely mottled brown (old denomination: lees) or sprinkled with a greyish color (old denomination: peach blossom) in all its variants. The ears generally have the base color, mottled to a greater or lesser degree. The intrinsic mix of white and colored hair is also accepted., what a roan ensemble imparts. So much in the head, as in the rest of the body, only infrequent and sparsely spread areas of color are allowed.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • Males: 51 to 57 centimeters
    • females: 48 to 55 centimeters

    A tolerance of + from โ€“ 1 centimeter



    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 CONSTRUCTION FAULTS:

    โ€ข Longilinear set.
    โ€ข Ears that are too long or too folded.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    โ€ข Overall construction that is heavy or features light bones.
    โ€ข Rough set.
    โ€ข Head disproportionate to the rest of the body.
    โ€ข Pointed and shrunken snout. Too prominent lips, forming a square snout.
    โ€ข Eyes too light.
    โ€ข Coat with excessively extended areas of color. Very noticeable spots on the head.
    โ€ข Size that deviates from the standard (+/โ€“ 2 cm.).

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    โ€ข Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    โ€ข Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    โ€ข Convergence of the craniofacial lines towards the front.
    Visibly arched nasal passage.
    โ€ข Upper or lower prognathism with loss of contact of the incisors.
    โ€ข Deviated incisor arch.
    โ€ข Internal deviation of the xiphoid process.
    โ€ข Presence of spurs or traces of ablation.
    โ€ข Any hint of black color (hair or truffle).
    โ€ข Thick black hairs.
    โ€ข Completely white coat. Any color that does not correspond to the standard.
    โ€ข Size that deviates from the standard (+/โ€“ 3 cm.).



    N.B.:

    โ€ข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    โ€ข 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. Bourbonnais Pointer, Braque du Bourbonnais (English).
    2. Braque du Bourbonnais (French).
    3. Braque du Bourbonnais (German).
    4. (em francรชs: Braque du Bourbonnais) (Portuguese).
    5. Braco de Borbรณn, Braco de Bourbonnais (espaรฑol).

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    Weimaraner
    Alemania FCI 99 . Braque Type

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Caring and active
    Weight: 30 to 40 Kg
    Height: 58 to 68.5 cm.
    Life expectancy: 11 - 14 years

    Braco de Weimar

    The Weimaraner It is a medium-sized to large hunting dog.

    Content

    History

    The Weimaraner is a specially equipped with dog as a dog collector.

    The history of Weimaraner begins with Grand Duke Carl August and the nobles of the court of Weimar, known as the hunter among kings and the king among hunters, you have selected the gray race silver for hunting in forests. According to German tradition, not only the time annulled the traces of the origin of the breed, but they were perhaps cancelled deliberately by the nobles of the time, so that this magnificent specimen is exclusive to the court of Weimar. The theory today proves that it comes from France and indirectly from North Africa.. It is thought this because of the colour of the fur, similar to the race of Saint Louis.

    Gray color is a recessive inherited trait, so it follows that it was selected to obtain it. We know today as the Silver ghosts or grey ghosts thanks to the American soldiers who watched them move gracefully through the German camps.

    Head with slightly pronounced occipital bone, similar to the implant of the ears, are also present in the Grey Saint Louis Hound. Do not cut tail has a particular curvature that resembles the tail of the Saluki. Exceptional smell, can be considered a characteristic inherited from the ancients Leithund of Tracia, that take us back to a time before the creation of the Weimar Republic.

    In the 13th century, Louis IX of France, returning from a crusade to North Africa, He brought with him copies of which later was called it the grey dog in Saint Louis, widely used in France for tracking and capture of pieces in the Woods. This breed did not live with the other dogs, lived with their caregivers, which may explain the union with man and the need to be in the family of the Weimaraner current. In the 15th century, other grey dogs were brought to Europe from Asia.

    Finally the Grand Duke Carl August, passionate about all dog, Select race, search and find old french lines, and following the trend of the time, a versatile and agile dog, and probably crosses with him Old Spanish Pointer and some other races. These crossing comes from the Long hair Weimariano, which was officially accepted by the German club in 1935.

    At the end of the nineteenth century, the Weimaraner he was the king of hunting dogs, he was a shy and somewhat fearful dog, that he should be treated well and gently, talking in a low tone. In 1882 the Weimaraner It was already a well known and established breed thanks to its versatility, and it was used by professional hunters and Rangers. The official recognition of the breed was not easy to obtain, but finally in 1897 born German Club. After the Second World War, the American zone had banned hunting and possession of firearms, and that is why many Weimaraner were exported. In 1951 the selection was resumed on the basis of a standard and performance in the field.

    For many years made assumptions of the origin of this breed, evaluating that they were the result of crosses with German Shorthaired Pointer, Bloodhound, Pointer and even a genetic mutation of the German Shorthaired Pointer. The home is today clearer, Thanks to the studies of this race fans, paintings of the era and to the study of the genetics of colour. After World War II export, It explains the boom in United States of the race.

    The real development of the race was in the years 50, When the Weimaraner was considered a dog of good taste, high class, almost human intelligence, ranks 21 in the Classification of dogs according to their functional and obedience intelligence. Stanley city’ s: "The Intelligence of Dogs". Some examples accompanied Grace Kelly, Eisenhower, Brad Pitt and Roy Rogers.

    Physical characteristics

    The Weimaraner It is a medium-sized to large hunting dog. The males measure of 59 to 70 cm. (ideal size: 66 cm.) and weigh in 30 to 40 kg; the females of 57 to 65 cm. (ideal size: 62 cm.) and weigh in 25 to 35 kg. It is a robust dog, harmonious, vigorous, of powerful muscles. They need daily activity, because your energy level is high.

    Their short, thick fur, very well protects from moisture which allows it to be an effective Hunter in swampy areas.

    The coat is composed of different layers, And there are several types...

    • Short hair: It can be, short and thin, short and dense, very short (but longer and bulk to the breeds of dogs that can compare); Smooth and regular "straight and regular hair.
    • Wire-haired: medium length, thick, straight; Smooth and regular "straight and regular hair.
    • Long hair: "from above" hair with smooth and wavy hair; It is long and straight at the start of the ear; woolly hair is supported at the tips of the ears; the hair of the flanks must of 3 to 5 cm long; It tends to be longer at the base of the neck, the upper part of the chest and belly; It fits rather less long developed towards the bottom; grown plume tail; "You will deliver" hairy; the less long head hair (the final growth of fur occurs often after two years of age).
    • The color of the fur stands out as having various shades of grey: silver grey, black or grey roe deer and grey mouse. The head and ears are generally clearer. Only tolerate some white spots in small amounts in the chest and feet. Often, in the middle of the back there is a strip of hair slightly darker and with another texture, called "eagila line" more or less wide.

    The head of the Weimaraner is moderately long, provided to the body; wider in the male than the female, Although the width of the top of the head is proportionate to the total length of the head. The length from the tip of the snout to the line joining the inner corners of the eyes is slightly longer than that from this line to the occiput.. There is a cavity in the temples. Slightly apparent occipital bone. The cigomรกtica arch is very recognizable behind the eyes. The snout is long and powerful, especially in males. The base of the front (stop) is extremely short. Lips surpass the mandible without never be mixture and are incarnated as the palate. There are small wrinkles at the corners of the lips. The cheeks are clearly pronounced and muscular.

    The ears are wide and quite long, arriving at the corner of the mouth, rounded at the tips; in the sample they are slightly rotated forward, curved; implanted slightly above the eye line. The truffle is dark incarnate, that becomes gradually grey back.

    The eyes and the eyes, in general, they are intelligent expression, curious, friendly. The color of the eyes changes as they grow, When they are puppies have them blue, but for the three months they are a turquesa-verdoso tone, to be amber in adulthood.

    Did you know??

    The Weimaraner "Blue" cannot compete on the American exhibition track, but the color is considered normal and is not associated with any health problems. The Weimaraner "Brown", on the other hand, no son Weimaraner pure breed, but mixtures Pointer / Braco German Shorthair

    Character and skills

    This Germanic sample dog stands out for its great elegance and versatility that it is suitable for all types of terrain and for all types of hunting.

    His character is quiet and affectionate. Their submission and balance make have an easy training, besides being great as a companion dog.

    It has also gained appreciation of los monteros by worth for all seasons and temperatures. Today they recorded more than 500 Puppies per month. In the United States race is revalued in all directions: tracking, capture of prey, guide dog, drug trafficking, Guarda, agility and companion of life. They are easy to train and behave very well as guard dogs. They are affectionate and obedient.

    Health

    The Weimaraner are generally healthy, but like all races, are prone to certain health conditions. Not all Weimaraner will contract some or all of these diseases, but it is important to be aware of them if you are considering this breed.

    If you are buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you the health clearances of the puppy's parents. Health clearances show that a dog has been tested and cleared for a particular condition.

  • Hip Dysplasia: It is an abnormality of the hip joint. It can affect one or both sides. Dogs with hip dysplasia may or may not show any clinical signs. Although the tendency to hip dysplasia is believed to be hereditary, diet is also believed, rapid growth and the environment contribute to this condition.
  • Gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV), also called swelling or torsion: It is a life-threatening disease in large, deep-chested dogs, especially if they are fed one large meal a day, eat quickly, drink large volumes of water after eating and exercise vigorously after eating. Some think that elevated food plates and type of food may be a factor in causing this as well.. It is more common among older dogs. GDV occurs when the stomach is dilated with gas or air and then twisted (torsion). The dog is unable to burp or vomit to rid itself of excess air in its stomach, and the normal return of blood to the heart is prevented. Blood pressure drops and the dog goes into shock.. Without immediate medical attention, the dog can die. Suspect swelling if the dog has a distended abdomen, salivates excessively and gags without vomiting. May also be restless, depressed, lethargic and weak with a rapid heart rate. It is important that you take your dog to the vet as soon as possible.
  • Von Willebrand disease (VWD): It is an inherited blood disorder caused by a deficiency in the coagulation factor VIII antigen. (factor von Willebrand). The main sign is excessive bleeding after injury or surgery. There may also be other signs, like nosebleeds, bleeding gums or bleeding in the stomach or intestines. Most dogs with von Willebrand disease lead normal lives.. If you feel this is a concern, your vet can run tests to determine if your dog has it.
  • Distiquiasis: This is a condition where the dog has an extra row of eyelashes, usually on the lower eyelid, causing irritation to the cornea and tearing.
  • Entropion: This defect, which is usually obvious at six months of age, causes the eyelid to roll inward, irritating or injuring the eyeball. One or both eyes may be affected. If your Weimaraner has entropion, you may notice rubbing your eyes. The condition can be surgically corrected if necessary.
  • Factor XI deficiency: It is another bleeding disorder that is usually minor, but can become severe after trauma or surgery.
  • Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is caused by a thyroid hormone deficiency and can produce signs including infertility, Obesity, mental dullness and lack of energy. The dog's hair can become rough and brittle and begin to fall out, while the skin becomes hard and dark. Hypothyroidism can be very well controlled with a daily thyroid replacement pill. Medication must continue throughout the dog's life.
  • Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA): It is a degenerative eye disorder that eventually causes blindness due to the loss of photoreceptors in the back of the eye. The (PRA) detected years before the dog shows signs of blindness. Fortunately, dogs can use their other senses to compensate for blindness, and a blind dog can live a full and happy life. Just don't make a habit of moving furniture from side to side. Reputable breeders have their dogs' eyes certified annually by a veterinary ophthalmologist and do not breed dogs with this disease.
  • Immune-mediated disease: A small percentage of the puppies of Weimaraner react to vaccines, particularly to combination vaccines, with fever, an elevated white blood cell count and swollen tissues and joints. Reactions occur most frequently between 12 and 16 weeks of age.

    • Care

    The first thing to know about him Weimaraner is that it is a domestic dog. Not made for the kennel or backyard life, and it's not made for apartment living either. This highly active dog needs a large, safe yard where he can run, and an active family that gives you the exercise and mental stimulation you need.

    A sense of humor also helps, especially when you see how you Weimaraner has remodeled your garden in its efforts to get rid of mice, moles and bugs. You will be proud of yourself for your good efforts, so don't forget to praise him while you calculate in your head how long, money and effort it will take to put the garden back the way you like it. You may want to monitor him more closely and provide him with additional exercise..

    The Weimaraner they need a couple of hours of daily exercise if they want to avoid barking, recreational chewing and digging. Play fetch and other running games, take him for a jog or a walk, teach him to run alongside his bike or get him involved in a dog sport like agility or flyball. Y, of course, you can always take him hunting.

    Make sure your patio is leak proof. The Weimaraner They are Houdinis when it comes to confinement, and they are very good at learning to open doors and gates and jump or dig under fences. That is another reason why they are best kept as domestic dogs..

    In the House, a Weimaraner mature and well trained will be his shadow, from the bedroom to the bathroom and from the kitchen to the den. a puppy of Weimaraner is challenging and requires careful supervision. Can be a destructive chewer and difficult to train. Box training is a good idea.

    The Weimaraner of any age with separation anxiety, which is not unusual for this breed, They can become destructive and can "dig" on their carpet or sofa in an attempt to create a safe nest.

    The Weimaraner they are very intelligent, and they are also independent thinkers. That combination can make them a challenge when it comes to training.. Be consistent and firm, but soft. The Weimaraner is sensitive and does not respond well to anger, But he must be able to say "no" and say it seriously. Keep training sessions short and interesting, and always end them when you've done something right so I can praise you for a job well done. Last, but not less important, keep your sense of humor. Its Weimaraner may or may not do what I ask, depending on many factors, but will always disobey with style.

    Grooming

    One Weimaraner it is one of the easiest breeds to care for. Even when he's been running through the mud, dirt seems to fall off it. Weekly brushing with a bristle brush should keep their fur and skin healthy. The Weimaraner they shed their fur, but brushing will help keep hair loose from your clothes and furniture. For your Weimaraner glasses, clean it with a chamois. Bathe when necessary. Likes to wallow in anything stinky, so it may be more often than would normally be necessary.

    All breeds with floppy ears tend to have problems with ear infections. Check your ears Weimaranerr weekly and clean them with a cotton swab moistened with a cleanser recommended by your veterinarian. Never insert cotton swabs or anything else into the ear canal, as it could damage it. Its Weimaraner you may have an ear infection if the inside of your ear smells bad, looks red or tender, or if you frequently shake your head or scratch your ear.

    Brush your teeth Weimaraner at least two to three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath.

    Trim the nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally. If you can hear the click of nails on the ground, they are too long. Short, well-trimmed nails keep the paws in good condition and prevent scratching when the Weimaraner jumps enthusiastically to greet him.

    Start getting used to your Weimaraner to have it brushed and examined when it's a puppy. Handle your feet frequently – dogs are sensitive to their feet – and look inside your mouth and your ears. Make grooming a positive experience full of praise and rewards, and will lay the groundwork to facilitate veterinary examinations and other manipulations as an adult.

    While you clean him, check for sores, rashes or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness or inflammation of the skin, in the ears, nose, mouth and eyes, and on the feet. Eyes must be clear, no redness or discharge. Your careful weekly exam will help you detect possible health problems early.

    Food for a Weimaraner

    The proper diet for a Weimaraner may vary depending on its age., weight, activity level and individual health of each dog. But, I can provide you with some general guidelines.. It is important to remember that it is always advisable to consult with your veterinarian to obtain personalized advice on your pet's diet..

    Puppy:

    Weimaraner puppies require a nutrient-rich diet for their growth and development.. Look for specific foods for large breed puppies, since these usually have an adequate balance of calcium and phosphorus for bone development.

    1. Dry food for large breed puppies: Should contain high quality protein, fat, essential vitamins and minerals. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for daily amounts.

    2. Wet Food: You can complement the diet with quality wet food. This can help meet the puppy's hydration needs..

    Adult:

    When your Weimaraner reaches adulthood, usually around 1-2 years, you can switch to a diet formulated for large breed adults.

    1. Dry food for adults of large breeds: Look for a food that contains a balanced amount of protein, fats and carbohydrates. The daily amount will depend on your dog's weight and activity level..

    2. Wet food or mixed diets: You can continue to include quality wet food in the diet or combine it with dry food..

    Viejo (Senior):

    As your Weimaraner ages, your nutritional needs may change. Diets for older dogs often contain ingredients that promote joint and cardiovascular health.

    1. Dry food for older dogs: Look for foods formulated for senior dogs, that may contain supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health.

    2. Wet food for older dogs: You can also provide quality wet food to help maintain good hydration..

    Quantities:

    Exact amounts of food will vary depending on the brand of food., your dog's activity and overall health. Always follow the guidelines provided by the manufacturer on the food package, and adjust as needed based on your Weimaraner's weight and activity level.. Monitor your weight and adjust the amount of food as needed to maintain a healthy weight.

    Remember that it is crucial to monitor your dog's health and adjust his diet as necessary throughout his life.. It also, fresh water must always be available. Always consult with your veterinarian for specific recommendations for your individual Weimaraner..

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    Weimaraner pictures

    Videos Weimaraner

    Dogs 101 - Weimaraners
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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Weimaraner"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    19.03.2015

    Use:

    According to its hunting purpose as a versatile dog, the Weimaraner must possess all the talents that are required required by him, and be able to be used for all work in the forest and water field, in performance oriented, before and after shot.



    General appearance:

    Dog hunting medium to large. Suitable for different types of jobs, so beautiful, tendinoso, with strong muscles. Rate differences between the male and female must be clearly marked.

    important proportions

    * Over the body : Height to the cross : 12 : 11.
    * Proportions of the length of the head : From the tip of the nose to the stop slightly longer than from stop to occiput.
    * Former members : The distance from the elbow to the half of the metacarpal bone almost the same as that of the elbow to the cross.



    Behavior / temperament:

    It is a versatile hunting dog, manageable, energetic and passionate with a systematic and emphatic search although it is not excessively temperamental. Olfaction remarkably fine. Eager for the dam and wild animals, It is alert, without being aggressive. Best sample and the water activity. remarkable tendency to activity after shooting.

    Head:

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    Cranial region:
    • Skull: In harmony with the size of the body and the facial region. In the male it is wider than in the female, although in both the relationship between width of the skull with the total length of the head should have good proportions. In the middle of the forehead there is a collapse. Mildly to moderately labeled occiput. Eyes behind the arc is visible superciliar.
    • Depression links (Stop) : very mild.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Grand, protruding the lower jaw. Color dark meat gradually changing to gray color on its back.
    • Snout: Long, especially strong in males, with a look of almost angular profile. The muzzle and canine area approximately equally strong. Straight nose cane, sometimes slightly arched but never concave.
    • Lips: moderately overlapping, flesh colored as the palate. Small labial commissure.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Strong jaws. Complete denture, regular and strong. Scissor bite.
    • Cheeks: Muscular and well marked. "Dry head".

    Eyes: amber, from dark to light with a smart look. In puppies are blue sky. Round, just bent. Lids well adherent.

    Ears: Wide and fairly long, arriving at the corner of the mouth, with rounded tips. When the dog is attentive the bends slightly forward, folded.

    Neck:

    Consignment and noble appearance, The arched upper profile line. Muscular, almost round, not too short and dry. Widening towards men with a harmonic insert towards the back line and chest.

    Body:

    • top line: From the arched line of the neck, on the cross well marked, with a smooth transition to a relatively long back.
    • Cross: Well marked.
    • Back: Strong and muscular, without subsidence. The back should not be higher. A slightly longer back is not considered a fault.
    • Rump: Pelvis long with a placement somewhat inclined.
    • Breast : Strong, but not too wide, deep enough, almost to the level of the elbows and long enough. Well arched without having barrel-shaped; Ribs long and well marked antepecho.
    • Bottom line and belly: slightly upward, Although the belly is not withdrawn.

    Tail:

    Little lower insert of the back line, compared with other races. Tail strong and well covered with hair. Hanging at rest; when attentive during work horizontally or slightly higher.

    Tips

    Former members

    * As a whole: senior members, tendinosos, straight and parallel, but not far apart.
    * Shoulder: Long and oblique, well pasted, strong muscles. Good angulation of the joint scapulohumeral.
    * Arm: Leaning placement, long enough and strong.
    * Elbow: Free and straight. Should not deflect or outward or inward.
    * Forearm: Long and straight.
    * Carpo: Strong, keyed up.
    * Metacarpus: tendinoso, with slightly oblique positioning.
    * Front feet: Strong. Placed towards the midline of the body. Toes tight and arched. The longest central fingers are a characteristic of the race and therefore a foul should not be considered. Light colored nails dark gray. Pads well pigmented and tough.

    Later members

    * As a whole: senior members, sinewy or well muscled. Placed in parallel, without tipping either in or out.
    * Thigh: long enough, strong, with good musculature.
    * Knee: Strong, tense.
    * Metatarsus: tendinoso, placed almost perpendicular.
    * Hind feet: Strong and compact, No Spurs. The rest as forefeet.

    Movement:

    Displacement in all movements must cover the surface well and be fluid. forelegs and later placed in parallel. Gallop long low. On the trot, right back stays. Amble step is unwanted.

    Mantle

    Skin: Resistant, attached to the body, but not in excess.

    Fur

    • Short hair: The outer layer short (although longer and more dense than in most comparable races), strong, well furred and well adherent to the body. Without or with very little undercoat.
    • Long hair: outer layer of soft and long hair with or without undercoat. Straight or slightly wavy. Hair in the attachment of the ear. At the tip of a velvety ears hair is allowed. Hair along the sides of 3-5 cm.. At the bottom of the neck, forechest and belly usually a little longer. Good pens and trousers, although shorter towards the bottom. Cola with a good strip of hair. The area between the fingers covered with hair. The hair on the head is less long. Occasionally may occur, crossbreeding in dogs descendants, an external medium length hair, dense and well adhered, Tagid Internal Lanilla and Less developed feathers and pants.

    Color: Silver grey, gray deer or gray mouse as well as transitions between these shades. In general the head and ears of a lighter color. Only small white markings are permitted on chest and toes. Occasionally in the middle of the back a dark "more or less marked" line of eel ". Dogs that manifest yellowish red marks can obtain the "good" classification. Fire red markings or color are a severe lack.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross

    * Males: 59 to 70 cm. (ideal measure : 62-67 cm.).
    * females: 57 to 65 cm. (ideal measure : 59-63 cm.).

    Weight

    * Males: Approximately from 30 until 40 kg.
    * females: Approximately from 25 until 35 kg.



    Fouls:

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

    Serious misconduct

    * Deviations marked on the type. Sexually atypical.
    * Marked variations in the size and proportions.
    * Cara : Marked variations eg. very prominent lips, short snout or pointed.
    * Jawbones and teeth : Absence of more than two PM1 or M3.
    * Eyes : minor defects, especially mild and unilateral defects of the eyelids.
    * Ears : Noticeably short or long, without duplicity.
    * Loose skin on neck (Spada). Large variations in shape and musculature.
    * Back : Noticeably concave or convex. too development.
    * Breast , abdomen : Barrel-shaped chest, depth or length of chest insufficient. Retracted abdomen.
    * Serious Posture Anomalies, such as angulation poor, outwardly inclined elbows, open feet.
    * Tips barrel-shaped or cow.
    * defective movements in each of the gaits, lack of range or push. Ambling movement.
    * General deficiencies as eg. skin too thin or too thick.
    * Transitions between variations hair specified in the standard.
    * Lack of hair on the abdomen and ears (leather ears). LANOSO HAIR DISTRIBUTED IN THE VARIETY OF SHORT HAIR. Poor or very wavy coat on the long hair variety.
    * Deviations between the gray tones such as yellow or brown. Tan markings.
    * Notable differences in size and weight. ( For example more than 2 cm.).
    * Other serious deficiencies.
    * Minor deficiencies in character.

    ELIMINATING fAULTS

    * Markedly atypical, above all heavy or weak.
    * Absolutely disproportionate.
    * Absolutely atypical, as eg. skull like the bulldog.
    * Cara: Absolutely atypical, as eg. concave nasal cane.
    * Jaws / teeth: Prognathism, enognatismo. Absence of dientes.Weimaraner
    * Eyes: Entropion, ectropion.
    * Ears: Absolutely atypical as P.EJ.: raised.
    * Gill marked.
    * Back: Strongly convex or concave. overdeveloped.
    * Breast , abdomen: Chest with a strong barrel-shaped or malformed.
    * Stunted or poorly trained members.
    * chronic lameness.
    * Marked inability during movements.
    * Defects and deformities of the skin.
    * Total or partial lack of coat.
    * Another color other than gray. Tan markings expanded. White spots elsewhere than the chest or feet.
    * Measures clearly higher or lower than those set.
    * Any other malformation. Diseases, which can be considered as eg hereditary. from epilepsy.
    * Faults in temperament as eg. SHYE THE FEARING.



    N.B.:

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

    The latest modifications are in bold type

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Weimaraner Vorstehhund, Raner, Grey Ghost (English).
    2. Braque de Weimar (French).
    3. Weimaraner (German).
    4. Weimaraner (Portuguese).
    5. Weimaraner, Weimi, Weimarรกn (Chile), Fantasma gris, Fantasma de plata (espaรฑol).

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    French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type
    Francia FCI 134 . Braque Type

    Origin: France
    Character: Sensitive and affectionate.
    Weight: 17 - 25 kg.
    Height: Male: 47 at 58 cm.. Female: 47 at 56 cm.
    Life expectancy: 13 - 14 years

    French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type

    The French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type he is sensitive and loving, he likes children and feels comfortable both in the city and in the country.

    Content

    History

    The origins of the French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type are the same as the French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type. They are the best representatives of the old lines of Brachets and southern "Bracos".

    Already in the fifteenth century, he "Braque Francaisยป can be found on canvases depicting venero scenes. It is scattered throughout French territory during the French Revolution, and the regionalization of breeding allows the appearance of breeds such as the Ariรจge Pointer or the Auvergne Pointer.

    A breed that was abandoned in favor of British dogs, the breeding of Braque Francais was revived between the two wars, when the two guys became different. Developed in the Pyrenees, the race descends from the old Spanish Braque and of the now extinct Southern Hound.

    A more elegant version than the French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type, the French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type has legs about 12,5 cm shorter than Gascony.

    Photo: Un braque francais, type pyrรฉnรฉes by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Physical characteristics

    The French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type presents the same proportions and gender characteristics of the type French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type, only that its dimensions are smaller and its body structure is lighter. The differences are as follows:

  • It is a rustic dog, not heavy, but muscular enough. His skin is more stretched than that of the "Gascony" type.
  • The lips are less droopy than those of the "Gascony" type or less convex..
  • The forelimbs are lighter than those of the "French Pointer type Gascogne"
  • Finer and shorter hair than the Gascony type.

    • Character and skills

    Sensitive and affectionate, He is affectionate with children and feels comfortable both in the city and in the country.

    Your education should be smooth and early, because the French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type he is a very sensitive dog, even shy. So, must get used to city noises very quickly.

    Has a natural gift for hunting and very good stamina.

    Easily cohabits with peers and can stay alone for a day. Fits well with apartment living, as long as you get used to it from a young age. But, you need to exercise very regularly.

    Some say he was born trained.

    Low maintenance required.

    Characteristics "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type "

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type " 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 "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type "

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type "

    Origin:
    France

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    06.05.1988

    Use:

    Pointing Dogs.



    General appearance:

    The small size French Pointer, "Pyrenees" type presents the same proportions and gender characteristics of the "Gascony" type., only that its dimensions are smaller and its body structure is lighter. The differences are as follows :

    It is a rustic dog, not heavy, but muscular enough. Its skin is more stretched than that of the "Gascony" type..



    Behavior / temperament:

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    Head:

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    Cranial region:

    facial region:

    • Truffle : Brown color, the windows wide open.
    • Lips : The lips are less droopy than those of the "Gascony" type or less convex.
    • Ears : Inserted above the eye line, very little bent. The tip of the ears should reach up to two centimeters before the nose emerges..

    Neck:

    Little or no double chin.

    Body:

    BELLY : Less descended than in the Gascony type.

    Tail:

    Thin, can be cut or cut from birth.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS : They are lighter than the Gascony type.

    • Shoulder : Muscular and moderately oblique.

    LATER MEMBERS :

    • Pies : Closed fingers.

    Movement:

    ---

    Mantle

    HAIR : Thinner and shorter than the Gascony type.



    Size and weight:

    • Male : 47 to 58 cm..
    • Female : 47 to 56 cm..

      You are looking for the size of 50 to 55 cm according to more numerous uses.



    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 Overall appearance too heavy or too light.
    โ€ข Lips that are too pendulous or thin.
    โ€ข Very round eyes due to the exaggeration of the zygomatic and supraorbital arches.
    โ€ข Ears set at the level of the eye line, too long (they surpass the birth of the truffle).
    โ€ข Fat belly.
    โ€ข Crushed feet.

    ELIMATORY FOULS

    โ€ข Aggressive or fearful dog.
    โ€ข Double nose, very depigmented truffle.
    โ€ข Entropion, ectropion, white spots at the base of the eyelids.
    โ€ข Anurism.
    โ€ข Syndactyly, polydactyly, adactyls.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities should be disqualified..



    N.B.:

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

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

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    Braque Francais
    Francia FCI 133 - 134 . Braque Type

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

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    History

    The "French Pointer" is a breed of dog native to France.. It was developed in the Pyrenees region near the border with Spain France. It is rare to see him outside their region of origin.

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

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

    Physical characteristics

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

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

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

    Character and skills

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

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

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

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

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

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    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:Group –> 7 / Section –> 1 – Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1 Braque Type
    • FCI 134 (Braque franรงais, type Pyrรฉnรฉes) – 133 (Braque franรงais, type Gascogne)
    • Federations: FCI โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    • Estรกdar FCI Braque franรงais, type Pyrรฉnรฉes

      • Espaรฑol
      FCIFCI – Braco francรฉs tipo Pirineos
      		Bracco
      English
      FCIFCI – French Pointing Dog – Pyrenean type
      		French
      Franรงais
      FCIFCI – Braque franรงais – type Pyrรฉnรฉes
      		Braque
      Deutsch
      FCIFCI – Franzรถsischer Vorstehhund โ€“ Typ Pyrenรคen
      		French
    • Estรกdar FCI Braque franรงais, type Gascogne

      • Espaรฑol
      FCIFCI – Braco francรฉs tipo Gascuรฑa
      		Bracco
      English
      FCIFCI – French Pointing Dog – Gascogne type
      		French
      Franรงais
      FCIFCI – Braque franรงais – type Gascogne
      		Braque
      Deutsch
      FCIFCI – Franzรถsischer Vorstehhund โ€“ Typ Gascogne
      		French

      Alternative names:

      1. Braque Francais, de Grande Taille (English).
      2. braque franรงais, type Gascogne, braque franรงais, type Pyrรฉnรฉes (French).
      3. Franzรถsischer Vorstehhund, Braque franรงais, Typus: Gascogne, Braque franรงais, Typus: Pyrรฉnรฉes (German).
      4. Braco Francรชs (Portuguese).
      5. Braco francรฉs o del Pirineo (espaรฑol).

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    French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type
    Francia FCI 133 . Braque Type

    Origin: France
    Character: Smart and compliant.
    Weight: 22 - 30 kg
    Height: Female: 56 - 68 cm.. Male: 58 - 69 cm.
    Life expectancy: 13 - 14 years

    French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type

    Some even say that the French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type it is a dog that was born trained.

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    History

    The type French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type grew up in the region of Gascuรฑa which bears his name. He is a direct descendant of the oldest known race of pointing dogs already described by Gaston PHEBUS, Count of Foix. This excellent pointing dog has managed to preserve its stamina. In the same way, It has maintained the efficiency of the days when dogs were raised only for the services they provided.

    Photo: Pyrenean Pointer at the World Dog Show in Poznaล„ by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Physical characteristics

    Nose and muzzle
    Has a big brown nose. Has a wide muzzle, rectangular, sometimes slightly convex.

    Eyes
    Has a frank look. Your brown or dark yellow eyes are wide.

    Ears
    The ears of the brave French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type they go well up to the tip of your nose. Slightly bent, turn round at the tip.

    Fur
    His hair French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type it is very thick. Their head and ears have finer hair.

    Their fur can be brown, Brown and white, mottled or spotted brown and white or brown with tawny markings above the eyes, lips and limbs.

    Tail
    The French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type has a generally docked tail, follows well the prolongation of the convex line of the croup. A long tail is not considered a defect, as long as it is well managed; neither the short tail of
    birth

    Character and skills

    Smart, obedient and very attached to their master, the kind dogs French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type they are soft and calm. Some even say it is a dog that was born trained.

    Your training will be smooth and early, since it is a very sensitive dog, even shy, and you have to get used to city noises very quickly. Let's not forget that he is an athlete and that he needs to "vent" regularly. Soft and calm, adapts very well to the city, as long as you get used to it at a young age. The French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type must live with his caregiver and is very affectionate with children.

    Education

    The reputation of French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type is well established. Like his cousin, the French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type , "born trained", say his followers. Intelligent and very attached to his teacher, he will know how to learn all the tricks of a good education.

    It is a sensitive dog with which you must use gentleness. This dog must understand the commandments to assimilate them. One of the reasons why coercive methods should be banned. This is also true for all dog breeds.

    The French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type can be perfectly adapted to living in the city. But, will have to be introduced to noise and crowds at a very young age.

    Characteristics "French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type" 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 – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type"

    Origin:
    France

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    06.05.1988

    Use:

    Pointing Dogs.



    General appearance:

    The French Pointer is a medium-sized pointing dog., brachoid type, noble in appearance, robust but not very heavy; strong, with good members. Females are thinner. The skin is soft and quite loose.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
    The length of the snout is a little less than that of the skull.



    Behavior / temperament:

    ---

    Head:

    Quite big but not too heavy. The upper longitudinal axes of the skull and snout are slightly divergent.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : Almost flat or very slightly rounded; It has a not very deep median groove. The occipital protuberance is little accentuated.
    • Depression links (Stop) : It's sunken and accentuated.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : Thick, brown; the windows are wide open.
    • Snout : Wide and rectangular; sometimes a little convex.
    • Lips : They descend a little until they form folds at the corners..
    • Jaws / Teeth : The denture must be complete. Pincer bite is tolerated.

    Eyes : Wide open and well placed in their orbit. Brown or dark yellow in color. frank look.

    Ears : Medium length, implanted at the level of the eye line, not too wide at their insertion point, framing the head well, slightly bent and rounded at the bottom edge. One or two vertical wrinkles may appear on the cheek at the level and slightly below the insertion of the ear.. The tips of the ears should reach the tip of the nose..

    Neck:

    suitably long, slightly arched at the top, has a little double chin.

    Body:

    • Back : Wide, straight, sometimes a little long but always well held.
    • Pork loin : Short, muscular and slightly arched.
    • Rump : Slightly inclined in relation to the top line.
    • Breast : Seen from the front it is wide; in profile it is long; reaches up to elbow level; the ribs are arched without exaggeration.
    • Belly : Flattened flanks, slightly retracted belly.

    Tail:

    Usually cut, follows well the prolongation of the convex line of the croup. A long tail is not considered a defect, as long as it is well managed; nor the short tail from birth.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS : With good poise, They are wide and muscular.

    • Shoulder : Very muscular and moderately oblique.
    • Arms : Strong and muscular.
    • Elbows : Placed at the level of the sternum.
    • Previous feet : The fingers are closed and well arched, compact, almost round. Strong nails and thick pads.

    LATER MEMBERS : Excellent poise.

    • Thighs : Strongly muscular.
    • Legs : Muscular.
    • Warm-tarsal joints : Medium angled.
    • Metatarsus : Pretty short.
    • Hind feet : compacts, almost round.

    Movement:

    ---

    Mantle

    HAIR : Rather thick and dense; thinner on the head and ears.

    COLOR :

    โ€ข Brown.
    โ€ข Brown and white.
    โ€ข Heavily mottled brown and white.
    โ€ข Brown and fawn tan (below the eyes, on the snout and limbs).



    Size and weight:

    • Male : 58 to 69 cm..
    • Female : 56 to 68 cm..

    Ideal size : 61 to 63 cm..



    Fouls:

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

    โ€ข General appearance very heavy or very light.
    โ€ข Very pronounced occipital protuberance.
    โ€ข Lips that are very thick or not hanging enough.
    โ€ข Very round eyes due to the exaggeration of the zygomatic and supraorbital arches.
    โ€ข Flat ears, too short or too coiled.
    โ€ข Fat belly.
    โ€ข Crushed feet.

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    โ€ข Aggressive or fearful dog.
    โ€ข Marked divergence or convergence of the longitudinal craniofacial axes.
    โ€ข Double nose, very depigmented truffle.
    โ€ข Upper or lower prognathism.
    โ€ข Entropion, ectropion. White spots on the eyelids.
    โ€ข Absence of the tail.
    โ€ข Syndactyly, polydactyly, adactyls.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities should be disqualified..



    N.B.:

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

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

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    Italian Pointing Dog
    Italia FCI 202 . Braque Type.

    Origin: Italy
    Character: Playful and energetic
    Weight: 25 to 40 kg
    Height: 55 to 67 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

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    The Italian Pointing Dog is a friendly dog, energetic and playful to which loves to play.

    Content

    History

    The Italian Pointing Dog has been called the Pointer oldest european, and its history dates back to the 4th or 5th century BC.. Although the exact ancestral origins are unknown, it is generally accepted that the Italian Pointing Dog was first a cross between the Italian short-haired Segugio and the asian mastiff, that has been extinct since then. The breed was developed in northern Italy, with two different varieties: the white and orange variety known to be from the Piedmont region and the brown and reddish variety from Lombardy.

    in the medieval period, the breed had become established and the Italian aristocracy exported the Bracco across the old world. The popularity of Bracco reached its peak during the Renaissance, and remained in considerable numbers until the beginning of the 20th century, when they faced a steep decline.
    At the end of the 19th century, the Italian Pointing Dog faced extinction. Over the years, crosses with Hounds and poor breeding resulted in dogs too heavy to do their job, and the breed suffered from various health problems. Diligent breeding selection and care helped rebuild the breed. In the Decade of 1920, it was decided to unify the two variations of the breed to preserve genetic diversity.

      First of all, the Piedmontese Pointer he was a lighter color and build dog, and originated in the Piedmont region of Italy, as its name suggests. This dog was used for work in the mountains, which reflected his conformation and temperament. The Piedmontese dog was smaller than its counterpart from Lombardy, and his hunting style was reminiscent of some Western European pointers, since he was traveling at a gallop. This dog was mainly white, with or without orange markings.
      On the other hand, the Lombard Pointer it was a brown dog with a heavier body type. This dog was used for hunting in the swampy lowlands, and it was a trotting breed. These large dogs were bred for both their visual appeal and their natural hunting ability..

    Shortly after the race was officially unified, the working standard was written and published, and in 1949 was founded in Italy the Societa Amatori Bracco Italiano. When the Italian conformation standard was published, incorporated aspects of both race types, which resulted in notable variability within the standard. The breed standard had been in existence for over a century before being compiled into this single document.

    The Italian Pointing Dog was brought to the UK in the late 1980s 1980, but the United States did not experience the Italian Pointing Dog up to approximately 1994. In 2001, the Italian Pointing Dog was accepted into the AKC Foundation Stock Service. In 2005 The first national โ€œMeetingโ€ was held and in 2007 the Bracco Italiano Club of America was founded.

    Physical characteristics

    The Italian Pointing Dog It must be athletic and powerful in its appearance, more like a cross between a German Shorthaired Pointer and a hound, but in matters, differs much from the race mentioned.

    It has hanging upper lips and long ears that create a serious expression. Your body should be "almost square", which means that its height to the cross should be almost the same as the length of his body. But, it shouldn't actually be square as this would lose much of its powerful grace. The tail can be can be cut, Although this is controversial in Italy.

    The fur is short, dense and glossy. The texture must be pretty hard, Although somewhat softer in the head, the neck, the ears, legs and feet. Moulting occurs twice a year, and brushing helps in the Elimination of dead hairs layer.
    The fur consists of the different combination of three colors: white, Orange and Brown, years. At that time, You can find copies of the following keys: White and orange, Orange and Brown, Brown with patches of another colour (white or orange) in the face, the ears, the base of tail and body. The black color is not supported.

    The weight of the Italian Pointing Dog is of 25 to 40 kg. The height at the cross in the males is of 58 to 67 cm. and in the females of 55 to 62 cm..

    Character and skills

    It is a dog friendly, energetic and playful. She loves other dogs, loves to play, is an active race, physical exercise is necessary, to feel happy and have a balanced mind. They get along well with children.

    The training of a Italian Pointing Dog requires patience and a calm nature, next to the coach.

    Other British breeds of show are more likely to search for the presence of prey with high speed, However the Italian Pointing Dog it's slower, but on the other hand it can be used on any type of terrain, both mountainous and plain. It is very smart with a surprising ability to learn.

    It can be an excellent pet, because of its docile nature.

    Health

    The Italian Pointing Dog it is a healthy breed in general, and responsible breeders screen their cattle for health conditions like hip and elbow dysplasia, eye abnormalities such as entropion, ectropion and cataracts, and kidney disorders such as renal amyloidosis. To avoid orthopedic stresses on their rapidly growing bodies, the puppies of Italian Pointing Dog should be fed a balanced meal and should not run on hard surfaces such as concrete or perform repeated high-impact exercises until at least one year of age.

    Check the long, pendulous ears of the Italian Pointing Dog to detect ear infections, and use a vet-recommended ear cleaner once or twice a week to keep the ear clean and dry to prevent infection.

    Grooming

    The Italian Pointing Dog they are easy to prepare. Their short coats require minimal care and their long ears require routine cleaning to minimize the risk of ear infections.. It also, an occasional bath will keep them clean and in good repair. Your nails should be trimmed regularly with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, breaking and cracking. Teeth should be brushed regularly.

    Exercise and training

    The Italian Pointing Dog is a moderate to high energy breed that requires daily exercise and mental stimulation. This can be accomplished by running freely in a safe, enclosed space or through scheduled exercises such as daily jogs.. Are needed at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, but more preferred. It also, to be happy, they need time each day to spend with their family doing an organized workout or playing a game.

    One Italian Pointing Dog need a calm and patient coach who is gentle but firm. This breed can be slightly independent, but for the most part, they are eager to please and are excited when they see that they have made you happy. They are best suited for a home that will use their hunting skills and give them a job to do. But, instead of hunting, training for dog sports such as agility, Obedience and rally can also be a great way to give your dog the physical and mental stimulation he needs.

    Characteristics "Italian Pointing Dog"

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    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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    • Section : . .

    Federations:

    FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    FCI breed standard Italian Pointing Dog

    FCIFCI - Italian Pointing Dog
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    Alternative names:

    1. Italian Pointer, Italian Pointing Dog, Bracco (English).
    2. Braque italien (French).
    3. Italienischer Vorstehhund (German).
    4. Bracco italiano (Portuguese).
    5. Pointer italiano. (espaรฑol).

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