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American English Coonhound
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States
Character: affectionate and cheerful
Weight: 20 to 30 Kg
Height: 50 to 68 cm.
Life expectancy:

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History

The American English Coonhound, is one of the varieties of Coonhound normally bred in the southern United States.

This breed was originally classified and recorded as English Fox and Coonhound, prior to the specialization of the six breeds of Coonhound. Recognition in the Decade of 1940 by the United Kennel Club of Bluetick Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound as different races, gave rise to the classification and registration of the American English Coonhound as a distinct race within the group Coonhound.

The breed originated in the southeast of United States, where they were raised by the cross of a American Foxhound and English Foxhound, most other European hunting breeds, and other native dogs, in order to specialize the race in the hunting of animals that are fugaban climbing trees.

Physical characteristics

Unlike the other classifications of Coonhound, a wide variety of colorations is acceptable to meet the standards of the American English Coonhound. The coloration may be reddish, bluish or tricolor.

But, red marks are predominant and «Redtick» is a common euphemism to refer to the color of the American English Coonhound.

Some people believe that this lack of emphasis on specific coloration has allowed breeders to focus breeding programs on traits like intelligence and hunting ability rather than superficial concerns., like coat standards. Color variations are common even among puppies from the same litter of a American English Coonhound , which indicates high levels of DNA diversity in the breed.

Character and skills

To the American English Coonhound loves to snuggle up on any fluffy surface he finds, important to take into account, all those people who do not want to have their dog on the sofa and in bed all day.

Just like all the Coonhound, are –generally- good dogs, affable and very sociable. Nervousness or aggression is considered a defect according to UKC breed standards. Are strong and stubborn nature, so it requires more patience in training than other breeds.

Young dogs tend to be very active, playful and eager to human attention, they are dogs that require plenty of exercise.

The American English Coonhound, It is used more often as hunting dogs, mainly of raccoons.

They are also excellent family pets, that they have been bred for hunting in Group, so tend to be very friendly.

The American English Coonhound as well, is very good guardian. It has a very characteristic alert bark that makes it infallible.

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American Black and Tan Coonhound
Estados Unidos FCI 300 - The Hound of raccoons

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

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The American Black and Tan Coonhound (in English: «Black and Tan Coonhound«) It is a breed of dog used especially to follow the trail to raccoons. It is a cross between Bloodhound (Bloodhound) and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound ("Virginia Black and Tan Foxhunter").

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American Black and Tan Coonhound

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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, “natural” 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 dog”, but it is also known by other names, like for example "Gelkheht” (which is derived from the word Wolf), if it is usually used for hunting bears it is known as “Archashoon” (“dog-bear”) and if it performs typical functions of a shepherd dog, it is called "Chobanishoon”.

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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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States
Character: Calm and energetic
Weight: 25 to 41 Kg.
Height: 45.7 to 55.9 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

Despite its similarity, they should not be confused with the race American bulldog

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

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History Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Also Known As Otto Bulldog. It is a breed of dog of American origin, considered rare due to the few existing copies. According to available information, They have been developed in the area Alapaha River in the southern region Georgia. They are renowned for their great sense of obedience, their agility and your protective character.

The race Alapaha blood Blue was developed by crossing Old English Bulldog white (known as, White English Bulldogs), a Catahoula Bulldog and a reduced number of copies of Colby Pit Bull Terrier. The origins of the breed remain fuzzy, and this has caused much confusion…

While at first glance it is a Bulldog type. It is a stronger dog and a well-developed musculature (remarkable characteristic of the breed, compared to other varieties Bulldog).

Despite its similarity, not to be confused with American bulldog. This similarity resulted in actions pre-register many Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog They were included in the ancestry of American bulldog.

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While Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Association It has declared that it was founded in 1979, the earliest evidence of the existence of this club record dates of 1989 in California. That discrepancy has triggered multiple discussions.

The race was in danger of extinction until a small group of Southern, in 1979, in an attempt to rescue the Bulldog de Old Tymey Plantation del Sur, He founded the ABBA (Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Association), giving the aforementioned name and dedicated to the preservation of this unique type of dog.

Claims made by the Mrs. Lana Lane, nurturer and follower of the race, they dealt with the existence of records. But, little evidence exists to support his claim because in family lines described in the World Atlas of Dog Breeds as the founders of the breed.

The current records of this breed They include the following organisms:

The ACA (American Canine Association) who registered the first champion Under the title of Alapaha. ABBA (Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Association), CCR (National Kennel Club), (ABBBR) Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog registry, CKC (Continental Kennel Club), WWKC (World Wide Kennel Club), UWABC (Kingdom of work Alapaha Bulldog Club & Registration), UCA (United Canine Association), and IOEBA (International Olde English Bulldogge Association), among them there is great variation in the type and standard.

Physical characteristics

Descriptions of their size vary greatly depending on the organism., but trying to reach an average consensus we would place the males in a weight ranging from 32 to 41 kg, and height the cross of 51 to 63 cm.. Females - slightly smaller, they weigh in 25 to 34 kg and measure of 45.7 to 55.9 cm in height to the cross.

The ears and tail They are left natural, without any cutout.

The colors of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog They are varied, preferably, You must have at least the 50% white body with spots. They can be, predominantly, solid color with white, or dry white. Patches or markings are generally color merle, striped, blue, black, chocolate, red, beige, or tricolor. Currently the most common are the tricolor mantle (both white, Merle, red, as well as beige, Merle, chocolate).

The eye color can vary from Brown to blue, and they usually see with one eye of each color copies or a finger eye colors.

Its pelage is short, hard and bright by nature, which is why, coat care requirements are minimal.

Character and skills

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog It described as a dog easy to train, obedient and responsible, with impressive capabilities as guardian Family and property. They have a strong instinct for protection and it's love at home.

Puppy must be socialized and trained using humane methods, since cruelty could stimulate the aggressiveness of the animal. Intelligent and quick learning, with assertive methods.

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogand blue is very energetic and athletic. Even so, They can be adapted perfectly to life in an apartment if sufficiently exercised and daily. While within the home displays inactive, quiet, It will be more happy with - at least- a medium size yard.

They were formerly used to work with livestock, especially in the capture of errant pigs. For that reason his muscles are long and powerful, this physical characteristic reminds us that for the dog to have optimal health it needs to be exercised regularly. They often enjoy long walks, run and play.

Life expectancy Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is located from 12 to 15 years.

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Type and recognitions:

  • Race is not recognized by the FCI
  • BBC = Backwoods Bulldog
  • ClubDRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Alternative names

1. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Otto Bulldog (English).
2. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (French).
3. Buldogue Alapaha de sangue azul, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (Portuguese).
4. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (German).
5. Bulldog Alapaha de sangre azul, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (español).

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