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St. Hubert Hound
Bรฉlgica FCI 84 . Large-sized Hounds

Origin: Belgium
Character: persevering and faithful
Weight: 36 to 50 Kg
Height: 58 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy:

Sabueso de San Huberto

The St. Hubert Hound It is the dog with the more developed nose around the globe

The St. Hubert Hound (in English, known as Bloodhound) It is a breed of dog originally from Belgium, more specifically in the region of the Ardennes. It is one of the different breeds of hound recognized by the FCI in your group 6.

Traditionally the monks of the Saint Hubert monastery as the creators of the race.

Read all about this race by clicking on: Bloodhound.

  • Alternative names: Chien de Saint-Hubert / St. Hubert Hound / Bloodhound / Bluthund
  • Group 6 / Section 1.1 – Large-size hounds

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Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound
Estados Unidos Large-size hounds

Origin: United States
Character: active and friendly
Weight: 30 to 35 Kg
Height: 21 to 25 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound

Black and Tan Virginia Foxhounds are hunting dogs with an excellent sense of smell

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History

The Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, It is believed that it descends from hunting dogs introduced in America in 1650 by Robert Brooke.

These hounds were the ancestors of the varieties of American hunting dogs.

George Washington received a Foxhound French as a gift of the French aristocracy and that dog he crossed one of the hunting dogs bred by the Lord Brooke that it resulted in the race Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, as we know it today. Later, Irish Foxhound were crossed, as well, with the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound to increase your stamina and speed.

In 1966 the state of Virginia elected Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound as official race of the State of Virginia. This race, along with other varieties of American Foxhound, it was created by the upper class during the Colonial Era, mainly for the purpose of fox hunting.

Physical characteristics

While the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound is similar to its equivalent in English, the English Foxhound, the American version has been raised to be lighter, higher and more agile.

of his physical appearance, the most distinctive feature is its fur, It is black and Tan on a white base, short and rather coarse hair. They are large size dogs, they grow to a height of 21 to 25 centimeters and can weigh between 30 and 35 Kg. His head is long, his ears are large and drooping over his face. The eyes are Hazel or brown, giving a friendly look and intelligent in his face.

Character and skills

These dogs are loyal and Nice by nature, they need a lot of exercise to prevent boredom, since if they get bored or when locked up for long periods of time they can become quite destructive, and breaking furniture and all crossing on their way. They require much attention during the training and need to be well socialized.

These dogs have an excellent sense of smell and are faster than other hunting dogs when they pursue their prey.

While adapt with ease, life in an apartment does not make them very happy, they need plenty of exercise and in his absence is likely to upload weight easily. Apart from the need to exercise, they tend to be reasonably healthy and are not usually affected by genetic diseases of hip and bones, as it happens in other races. Their life expectancy average is about 10-12 years.

The Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, is a beautiful breed for anyone wanting a dog of gentle temperament adore staying active with their masters.

It has the soft nature of a Black and tan coonhound and the strong personality of a Scent hound.

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Japanese Mastiff
Japรณn FCI 260 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Japan
Character: Independent and reserved
Weight: 36 to 54 kg
Height: 62 to 82 cm.
Life expectancy:

The Japanese Mastiff is quiet, serene, dignified and extraordinarily peaceful.

Mastรญn Japonรฉs

The Japanese Mastiff (Tosa) It is a breed of dog originating in Japan. Molosser imposing aspect, It is one of the favorite breeds for the lovers of dogs large size around the world. The breed emerged in the mid-19th century, When crossing various European breeds of large size (Great Dane, Mastiff, St. Bernard, Bulldog, German Shorthaired) with the native Shikoku Inu.

In Spain it is listed as a potentially dangerous breed of dog by Royal Decree, by which to his possession must obtain the licence for possession of dangerous dogs and register it in the corresponding Municipal registry of potentially dangerous animals. One of the things that are required for this license is insurance of civil liability to third parties.

Otros nombres: ๅœŸไฝ / Tosa Inu / Tosa Ken / Tosa Tลken / Japanese Fighting Dog / Japanese Mastiff / Tosa Fighting Dog

Crupo 2 / Section 2 – molosoids and mountain dogs.

Dogs breeds: Japanese Mastiff

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Armenian Gampr
Armenia Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Armenia
Character: Affectionate and protective
Weight: 45 to 60 kg
Height: 62 to 65 cm.
Life expectancy:

Gampr Armenio

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History

Armenian Gampr (Armenian Wolfhound Gampr) is the name of a breed of guard dog of cattle that originated in the Armenian mountains (including the territories known today as Eastern Anatolia of Turkey).

The Armenian Gampr was bred by the local population starting from the primitive dogs of the area that, It was on par with the evolution of societies domesticated.

Not even being recognized by several important canine clubs as a breed of dog and undergoing an intensive genetic research, in April of 2011 the International Canine Union officially recognized the Armenian Gampr as the national dog breed of Armenia.

The Gampr has been living for a long time in the prehistoric Armenian mountains, This is demonstrated by thousands of petroglyphs (that symbolic motifs are stones or rocks which have been carved, belonging to very ancient cultures) found throughout the territory. The teacher Oktay Belli from the University of Istanbul has studied petroglyphs found near the modern city of Kars and according to data from his research, various domestic breeds from the area have lived there since the Neolithic period.

It is not known for sure when the Gampr, and while there is a great diversity among endemic species, back to tens of thousands of years, the Gampr modern is believed to have existed for at least 3.000 years. Petroglyphs found in the plateau of Armenia, show a large number and variety of dogs similar to the Gampr, What has given rise to generate a comprehensive record of development.

Of the hundreds of petroglyphs found in Ughtasar and the Geghama mountain range, up a 20% of the carved motifs resemble modern ones Gampr, while others show a remarkable diversity of dogs that do not already exist.

The results of an excavation carried out in 1954 in Lake Sevan, site dating from 800 or 1000 years before Christ, they found the skeleton of a dog perfectly preserved in a tomb. When comparing the skull found with that of a Armenian Gampr and other indigenous dogs, They concluded that he was an ancestor of the race, Although it presented some differences from the modern form in the face, her you estreches of the skull and powerful teeth, counting on these data and adding the changes that caused the selection and breeding process of the last 3.000 years that inevitably, affect the general appearance of the dogs, could affirm that the Armenian Gampr was already established and formed as a race in the first millennium BC.

The issue is that, the Armenian Gampr modern has changed little through the history of its existence in the highlands of Armenia. It is one of the few natural breeds that exist, โ€œnaturalโ€ because they were not subjected to the harsh selection of phenotypes by the human hand. So they keep intact the genetic diversity they had initially, While they have crossed with other locatarios dogs. But that genetic variation has been something natural and spontaneous.

Physical characteristics

The Gampr it is a mountain dog that has a large head, body well delineated and developed, without prominent cheekbones. The back is wide, straight, muscular and strong. To the cross, the height in the males is of 65 centimeters or more, and in females is of 62 centimeters or more. The weight is proportional to the size of the dog, and generally varies between 45 and 60 kg.

The Armenian Gampr has a highly developed double-layer coat of hair in order to protect it from the extreme temperatures and harsh weather conditions of the area where it was born. The outer layer is long and thick hair, and the hair is short and dense internal.

Varieties

There are two varieties of Gampr, guardian and the of Pastor. Pastor tends to be smaller in size, tireless, and a little lighter. The Gampr the guardian type is, generally, higher, more square, and loving and very protective. They have a tendency to be more sedentary, and stay in one place.

The geographical and cultural coexistence of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog and the Central Asian Shepherd Dog, and its use on farms over time has caused a problem since the survival of the creole breed Armenian Gampr has been threatened…

The Club of the Armenian Gampr of the United States tries to make it clear -given the similarity between the dogs- that the Armenian Gampr IT IS NOT: a Caucasian Shepherd Dog, a Kangal Shepherd Dog, a Kangal Shepherd Dog, a Akbash, a Karakachan, a Alabai (Central Asian Shepherd Dog), a Koochee, a Tornjak, a Sharplaninac, Although it has some similarities it is good to be able to differentiate between these breeds.

Character and skills

The Gampr is distinguished by its vitality, its independence, intelligence and instinct of self-preservation, capacity in the defence and protection of livestock, the exclusive kindness to humans.

The Armenian Gampr it is a guard dog by nature, Unlike other dogs, This has developed this ability naturally, without previous training. In Armenian the word "Gampr" means "guard dogโ€, but it is also known by other names, like for example "Gelkhehtโ€ (which is derived from the word Wolf), if it is usually used for hunting bears it is known as โ€œArchashoonโ€ (โ€œdog-bearโ€) and if it performs typical functions of a shepherd dog, it is called "Chobanishoonโ€.

One of the main features of Gampr, It is his innate ability to adjust independently to different situations and reach a decision appropriate to the circumstances. If he Gampr he sees that his master needs his help, will protect it, but if not, pass it… They are affectionate but not corporate.

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1 – Armenian Gampr dog by hy.wikipedia user Zara-arush, GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Armenian Gampr by Gampr1, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – Armenian Gampr by Safi-iren, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – Sheepdog, Gampr dog in Azerbaijan by Elkhan Ganiyev, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Malinois
Bรฉlgica FCI 15 . Sheepdogs

Origin: Belgium
Character: Intuitive and balanced
Weight: 20 to 30 Kg
Height: 56 to 66 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years

Malinois

The Malinois is vigilant, always active and alert. He has an innate aptitude as a flock guardian…

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History

The Malinois is one of the 4 belgian shepherd varieties, its name comes from the Belgian city of Mechelen (Mechelen Dutch, French Malines), town that saw it born.

The first standard of this variety was written by Professor Reul, of the Club du Chien de Berger Belge, to be adopted in 1892. The appearance, skills and most of the physical characteristics outlined in this standard, they are almost identical to the current. Its origins are the same as those of wire-haired dogs.

This variety, little known, of Belgian Shepherd is a breed of utility par excellence and is very appreciated by trainers of dogs work and people who participate in various tests of competition as Schutzhund.

In addition to his civilian facet as a competitive "athlete", It is also frequently used by the armed forces, for example the Mexican army who used it to attack.

They are very popular in Belgium, France and America, the first Malinois they arrived in United States in 1907, to be used by the police, due to its temperamental characteristics.

Currently the Malinois It has been a better option for the election of the army and police, unlike the German Shepherd, Although does not have the same force as the German Shepherd, the Malinois surpasses this in resistance and availability to work, Moreover the level of intelligence is similar, even many creators who have worked with both races, They claim that it is superior.

Its development is closely linked to sport, in particular the French Ring and their dissemination at the global level. In fact, in 1900 organized the first tests with jump of obstacles, obedience and a program of bite and 1909 in Paris, is the first World Championship in Ring, from which, is carried out each year.

Physical characteristics

The Malinois shared standard with each other 3 varieties of Belgian Shepherd, differentiating these only in the length, type and hair color. His hair is short on the body, without fringes in limb or tail, the color is carborane Brown and presents dark mask on the face.

Its robust constitution allows it to easily adapt to life outdoors and withstand the environmental conditions of climates as difficult as that of Belgium..

For more than four decades, the lines of beauty and work have not mixed with each other. The Malinois It is above all a breed of utility and if there is something that it is becoming known around the world for, it is for its good attributes for work while still seeing that it is not a dog that resists all terrain, in strength is surpassed by the German Shepherd and some Bull type dogs, but it is still an exemplary dog.

So, It is not a variety whose upbringing go primarily oriented to the official type that sets the standard, that is to say: the beauty.

This explains that his standard has a fairly broad margin compared with other races classified by the FCI, that is why it should not surprise found with copies that differ in size and height.

Character and skills

He is a guard dog, always active and alert. He has an innate aptitude as a flock guardian, and it is a tenacious and ardent supporter of his master, bringing together all the qualities needed to be a sheep dog, guardian, of Defense and service.

Despite their heterogeneity of characters these examples stand out for their vitality, loyalty, vivacity, vehemence, innate aptitude of guardian and his obsession with instinctive to cash in and bite objects. And as often have an intuitive nature towards things for his excellent sense of olfactory sensory perception and is a good Hound, and here the dogs exceeding probably is the German Shorthaired.

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FCI breed standard Malinois

FCIFCI - Malinois
Malinois

Otros nombres:

Belgian Malinois / Berger Belge Malinois / Mechelaar / Mechelse Herder / Mechelse Scheper / Pastor Belga Malinois

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Bobtail
Gran Bretaรฑaa FCI 16 . Sheepdogs

Origin: United Kingdom, England
Character: Tolerant and intelligent
Weight: 30 to 40 Kg
Height: 58 to 63 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

The Bobtail It is possibly the breed that needs the most care regarding its hair.

Bobtail

Bobtail (different from the English Shepherd dog breed), It is a breed of dog to family care or pastoral dogs.

The race was created in the West of England, in the middle of the s. 19TH, to control the sheep and beef cattle in the rural area.

Read all about the race by clicking on: Old English Sheepdog

  • Otros nombres: Old English Sheepdog / Bobtail / Berger anglais ancestral / Altenglischer Schรคferhund
  • Group 1 / Section 1 - Pastor dogs

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Can de Palleiro
Espaรฑa Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Spain, Portugal
Character: Protective and minder
Weight: 25 to 38 kg
Height: 57 to 64 cm.
Life expectancy:

The Can de Palleiro It is a breed of herding dog provenzal.

Cรฃo de Palleiro

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History

The ancestors of Can de Palleiro It is a breed of herding dog provenzal. are the dogs introduced in the Iberian Peninsula by the Central European and Nordic peoples in the successive invasions that formed the Suebic Kingdom from Galicia. Share a common origin with the Belgian shepherds, germans, Dutch, of Picardia or with the Castro Laboreiro Dog.

This farm dog has existed since then in all of Galicia, and while many references about him, both oral and literary, has remained virtually anonymous to this day.

It is named in allusion to the barn where the Shepherd and guardian usually sleep.

Physical characteristics

Their fur tends to be thick, without sagging, and the body connected to the front. The deck (color) is generally uniform, with a wide range of sand, cinnamon, brown, Vulture black and uniform. Hair is thick and dense, more in winter, being an animal that generally they live outdoors, always with the cattle or Haystack.

The males measure height to cross a few 59-65 cm and the females of 57 to 63 cm.. Males weigh in 30 to 38 kg and females in 25 to 33 kg.

Character and skills

Can de Palleiro
Haystack dog, celtic shepherd – giggling, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

It is a herding dog and faithful and multifunctional guard, It is with cow herding them and saving them as also cares home. Guardian of proverbial intelligence, It presents a strong and reserved nature with strangers, Besides being brave and bite, characteristics that make it a great collaborator in driving and guarding livestock. With a great loyalty to his master, with the people of the House becomes quiet and sweet.

It is necessary to highlight the psychic and balanced stability of this animal, own a shepherd dog, so this feature has to take care of in the extreme, promoting balanced and sufficiently socialized specimens selection.

Dog possessive and careful of himself and those who live with him, ladra strangers and defends its territory as a good watchdog, it is ideal to live with large families and with children since it will not allow them to run any risk, ideal for field and not for the cities, which as its name indicates (Palleiro = Pajar) It is used to sleeping in the field.

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Basque Shepherd Dog
Espaรฑa Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Spain
Character: Territorial and sociable
Weight: 17 to 36 kg
Height: 46 to 61 cm.
Life expectancy: 13 - 14 years

Pastor Vasco

There are two varieties of Basque Shepherd Dog: the "Gorbeiakoa" and the "Iletsuaยซ.

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History

The Basque Shepherd Dog (in Basque: Euskal Artzain Txakurra) It is a breed of Spanish dog originating in the Basque Country.. Is a breed traditionally used as a sheepdog and guard livestock. There are two varieties, the Gorbeiakoa and Iletsua.

The breed was officially recognized by the Royal Canine society of Spain the 1 in June of 1995. The official name of the breed is not "Basque Shepherd", as it is known mostly, sino โ€œBasque Shepherd Dogโ€.

From the official club of the breed it is called ยซBasque Shepherd Dogยป to the mixed wool dog that is seen in the hamlets of Basque Country, mostly white, Tan or black, have nothing to do with the reddish or tawny of the pure specimens of Euskal Artzain Txakurra.

The "Shepherd Dog" is the oldest dog. Since that man evolved from nomadic farmer and livestock has been using dogs to the work of grazing. Some bone remains found in Neolithic caves attest that, 12.000 years ago, the farmers in the region were using these animals to grazing. We can find the "Basque Shepherd Dog" in Basque folk mythology. Later, had it been recognized in various pictorial frescoes of the 16th century, witnessing a popularity that came to transcend from rural environments to the highest circles of the Court of the time. From the 18th century they appear painted or drawn on the canvas of Paret y Alcazar, Dorรฉ, Guiard, Arrue and others.

From the end of the 19th century to the first decades of the 20th century, a time of regression arose for this breed, especially in Guipรบzcoa and Navarra due to the strong attacks of the wolf on the herd., reason why pastors replaced careadores dogs with the Artzanoras or mastiffs. In รlava and Vizcaya, however, this decrease was not as pronounced and they alternated grazing work with guarding and warning in the hamlets when they were not with the herds.. This know-how combining work, He was one of the keys for that race is not extinct.

Today, the Basque Shepherd Dog has only 413 copies recognized since the holding of the first monograph of the race.

Later they began to organize international competitions of pastoral dogs. Due to the admiration that sparked this breed among those who witnessed his task, a plan was started via scholarship and research project to study these dogs with ethnological methodology, biochemistry, genetics, reproductive and etological in 1991. After a thorough review of more than three thousand copies of the whole Basque country, the recognition of the Basque Shepherd Dog – "Basque Shepherd Dog".

Unfortunately, the localism of a canine species generates, In most cases, Multiple obstacles to your survival.

Photo: elexartza

Physical characteristics

As we said above there are two varieties in the breed Basque Shepherd Dog, the "Iletsua" and the "Gorbeiakoa" and the standard marks the differences.

The differences between the two varieties most important morfoestructurales are as follows:

In the Iletsua:

  • Longer hair on the back
  • Longer hair on the front limbs.
  • Greater width of the face in the female.
  • Greater width of the chest.
  • Greater cephalic index.
  • The typical color of blond or leonado coat
  • Most with floppy ears.

As to the general appearance, has a trunk strong and rectangular. It has the body covered in a typical mantle of bristle hair, blondes or leonadas and canelas layers.

Has the head elongated, cover of hair shorter than in the rest of the body, and uncovered eyes. The nose is always black. The snout color is more intense than the rest of the body or black cinnamon. Short hair. Firm lips, Pigmented in black. Scissor bite. Eyes oval, with black eyelids and Brown iris and amber.

It has the limb strong and covered with short hair on the front and back fringes. With one or two spurs or none in the hind limbs.

The fur is moderately long, rough, rustic looking. As we said above, It is shorter in front of the extremities and face.

Height in males of 47 to 63 and in females, of 46 to 58 cm.. The weight of the males is of 18 to 33 Kg., and in females, of 17 to 30 Kg.

In the Gorbeiakoa:

  • The male has a greater height at the withers.
  • Greater length of head.
  • Longer hair on the belly.
  • Greater width of the rump in the female.
  • Typical coat color is fiery red..

As to the general appearance, the trunk is elongated appearance. The layer red fire, known as "red", with frequent darkening on snout.

The head It has a pyramidal shape and is equipped with very short hair. Frequent presence of three Lunar, one next to each of the corners of the lips, and the other in the ventral and central part of the mandible, all of them with black setae of greater length than the rest of the head. Truffle always black. Snout elongated and thin, with frequent pigmentation. Eyes macaroons, Brown and amber.

The limb they are strong. With one or two spurs or none in the hind limbs.

The fur is moderately long and soft texture. It is shorter in front of the extremities and face.

The height males will of 47 to 61 and in females, of 46 to 59 cm.. The weight of the males is of 18 to 36 Kg., and in females, of 17 to 29 Kg.

Character and skills

Regarding the temperament of Basque Shepherd Dog, we can find special characteristics of each variety (Gorbeiakoa and the Iletsua):

  • Gorbeiakoa: It is safe to, balanced and above all very sociable, Sometimes it is considered to be one member of his family and his talent for grazing can be added. His instinct, as described, It focuses more on tasks of grazing.
  • The Iletsua: It has a territorial instinct, but he always maintains a strong bond with his master, as always happens with him and rarely is separated from it. His instinct, as described, It focuses more care tasks.

All training can start with a small basic education course (the dog learn to stay quiet, sitting, that moves when the owner order). Regardless of age you can start socializing so you can get confidence with his master and others.

The Basque Shepherd Dog lets touch, petting and running like a champion so he needs a field where he can romp freely for long periods of time. Give some walks and stay active either playing with the ball or small but intense session of game with the family. Its longevity is of 11 to 13 years.

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Alternative names:

1. Basque Shepherd Dog, Basque: Euskal Artzain Txakurra, Basque Sheepdog
Basque Herder (English).
2. Berger basque, (en basque : Euskal artzain txakurra) (French).
3. Perro Pastor Vasco, (spanisch) oder Euskal Artzain Txakurra) (German).
4. Pastor Basco, (em basco: Euskal artzain txakurra) (Portuguese).
5. Artzain Txakurra, Euskal Artzain Txakurra (espaรฑol).

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