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Types of Bichon
Bichons and related breeds

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It is called Bichon to a group of dog breeds that have as common characteristics being small, having long hair and a sweet and affectionate character.

It is believed that the Bichon term comes from Barbichรณn, as they were called the poodle puppies or Barbet and by similarity, the term was applied to these races.

The Federation Cynologique Internationale qualify the Bichon breeds within the Group IX, in a single section; section 1 Bichons and similar breeds.

In this section are included also 2 races which did not bear the name of Bichon but if share appearance and character:

The different varieties of Bichon

Maltese

Maltese

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Havanese

Havanese

Thanks to its nature, the Havanese is used in therapy with animals Content Assessments of Coexistence is important ...
Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise (Bichon ร ย  poil frisรฉ)

The owner of a Bichon Frize (Bichon ร ย  poil frisรฉ) You should avoid leaving it alone, suffers from anxiety when you're alone ...
Bolognese

Bolognese

The texture of the Bichon Bolognese coat is that of wool and should never be cut or clipped. ...
Coton de Tulear

Coton de Tulear

The Coton de Tulรฉar is very playful, to the point that the standard describes it by saying that "sometimes is ...
Lรถwchen

Lรถwchen

The Lรถwchen is the breed of dog that once had the honor, as the Portuguese water dog and ...

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Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound
Estados Unidos Large-size hounds

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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Blue Lacy
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Blue Lacy

The Blue Lacy, they are strong and fast, Lightweight and proportional structure

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Characteristics "Blue Lacy"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed ยซยซ 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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Blue Lacy history

Blue Lacy It is a breed of working dog that originated in Texas (United States) in the mid-19th century, and it is the only breed of dog that has its origin in the State of Texas.

The breed was recognized for the first time in the year 2001 by the Texas Senate, according to Resolution No. 436 of the 77 Legislature, in which the breed is honored by being recognized as "a true Texas breed". In June of 2005, Governor Rick Perry signed legislation adopting the Blue Lacy dog โ€‹โ€‹as "Official dog of the State of Texasยซ. Until then, the mascot representing Texas was a female of breed Collie, always named with the name Diana, to approve the Blue Lacy as official dog of Texas, the queen was a representative Collie calledโ€ฆ Diana VII.

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Bobtail
Gran Bretaรฑaa FCI 16 . Sheepdogs

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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Basador
Estados Unidos - Hybrid of Basset Hound and Labrador Retriever

The Basador is a cross between two very different breeds, the Basset Hound and the Labrador Retriever.

Basador

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Characteristics "Basador"

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

The Basador is a hybrid mix of two popular and highly prized breeds, the Basset Hound and the Labrador Retriever. Although this hybrid has been a popular choice for almost twenty years, Currently there is little documentation available for the mixture, and it is only recognized by the Dog Registry of America. As such, the story is limited and it is necessary to review the stories of parental races to understand the layout and other features of character of the Basador.

The Labrador Retriever It is the most popular dog and was first developed in Canada to help fishermen. Surprisingly, this breed nearly extinct in the early 1880 Labrador when females were sacrificed litter in Canada due to high tax rates. Fortunately, Labrador was imported to England and America at this time and was gaining popularity as a hunting companion and recovery. Happy and easy setup of the Labrador makes it an ideal family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นhas remained the best dog in the United States, Canada and England for several decades.

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The Basador is a cross breed, and as the current dog, his name has several characteristics: can be written both "Basador" and "Bassador". But no matter how you spell, This is a very cute dog.

The Basset Hound It was first developed as a curiosity among the French aristocracy, But after the French Revolution, This race became a popular choice among commoners for hunting. The common French could not hunt on horseback and needed a dog that could keep up with them on foot. Short and sturdy legs of the Basset Hound were perfect for hunting on foot. The Basset Hound did not gain popularity in the United States until the twentieth century, despite being brought during colonial times. In the Decade of 1960 appeared advertising of Hush Puppy, and the Basset Hound's popularity only grew from there.

Physical characteristics

The Basador looks so much like a basset hound like a Labrador. Both races have expressive eyes sad or may seem thoughtful. The most prominent feature of the Basset Hound in this hybrid is the short, stocky legs of this short hybrid.. The front legs are slightly open. The snout is long and thin, and ears are slightly longer than those of a farmer but shorter than a Basset Hound. But, the ears are quite large. The body of the Bassador is outrageously longer than high, as in the Basset Hound. The coat is short and dense and usually is in a solid color such as Labrador. But, White spots can adorn the chest and feet of the Basador.

Character and skills

Temperament affected partly by inheritance and partly by the environment, so it can be variable. The temperament of a Basador It depends on several things, including the temperaments of their parents, especially the mother, which it is more likely to influence the behavior of the puppy; the amount of socialization receiving; and particular genes that inherits.

It can be more independent if the Basset side of his family dominates or more trainable if the Labrador side prevails. Beware of cats, since both races have strong hunting instincts. But, Both Labradors and Bassets are devoted to their families and generally should not be shy or aggressive around people or other animals. Do not give thanks if a puppy's parents do not allow them to approach him, If you shy away or growl, or if the puppies do any of those things.

One Basador It tends to be quite intelligent, but the fact you want to make the effort to learn depends on whether you have more influence basset. A basset can be stubborn and may lack interest in learning whatever you are trying to teach. But no matter which side of the family is dominant, if training a Basador with positive reinforcement techniques, showing him what he likes and rewarding him with praise, games and goodies, It is likely to learn quickly.

Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything you can teach him. Don't wait until you have 6 months to start train or have to deal with more stubborn dog. If possible, Take it to a trainer when you have between 10 and 12 weeks, and socializes, socialice, socialice. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) They are completed. Instead of formal training, You can start training your puppy to socialize at home and among family and friends until immunizations are completed in the puppy.

Images of the Basador

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1 – The perfect dog – Bassador by everything4pools
2 – Jmaley1 [CC BY-SA] 3 – Basador by Alex Alonso
4 – Basador by molly mundt

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Boerboel
Sudรกfrica Not recognized by the FCI

The Boerboel he is known for his bravery, his intelligence and his great resistance.

Boerboel

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Characteristics "Boerboel"

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


Boerboel (or South African mastiff) It is a breed of dog of molosser type originating from South Africa, comes mainly from the junction between the Bullmastiff, the Great Dane and the now extinct, Bullenbeisser.

This is a very suitable for the guard race, self defense and heavy work. Early examples date back to the year 1600. The breed is fully standardized in Africa by associations such as HBSA, SABT and EBBASSA.

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Barak hound
Bosnia FCI 155 . Medium-sized Hounds

The Barak hound It is used for hunting Hound

Bosnian Coarse-Haired Hound

The Barak hound (Bosanski Oลกtrodlaki Goniฤ), also called Bosnian Broken-haired Hound or Bosnian Rough-haired Hound, It is a dog developed in Bosnia. Barak hound is a breed of hound used for hunting and its original name, Bosnian Sharp-haired Goniฤ's…

Read all about the race by clicking on: Bosnian Hound

  • Alternative names: Bosnian Broken-haired Hound / Bosnian Rough-haired Hound / Bosnian Hound / Illyrian Hound / Bosnian Broken-haired Hound / Sabueso de Bosnia de pelo duro / Bosanski ostrodlaki gonic / Wire-haired Bornian hound / Bosnischer rauthaariger laufhund / Bosnian coarse-haired hound
  • Group 6 / Section 1.2 – Medium-sized hounds

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Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Bรฉlgica FCI 15 . Sheepdogs

Pastor Belga Groenendael

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael is a very intelligent dog, Active, loyal and loving.

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History

The dog Belgian Shepherd Groenendael It is a breed recognized by all the major canine clubs. In the United States is recognized under the name of Belgian Shepherd.

Just like all the Belgian Shepherd, the Groenendael is medium-sized, hard-working, robust, provided, very protective of the family. The Groenendael It is recognized for its black fur.

At the end of the 19th century, in Belgium there was a large number of herding dogs whose type was heterogeneous and their coats were of great diversity. In order to put order into this situation, some cinรณfilos (cinรณgrafos) enthusiasts formed a group led by Professor A. Reul, the school of veterinary medicine of Cureghem, who can be considered as a true pioneer and founder of the race.

The Belgian Shepherd is officially born as a breed between 1891 and 1897. The 29 in September of 1891, the "Club of the Dog" is founded in Brussels Belgian Shepherdand that same year, the 15 November, Professor A.. Reul manages to gather in Cureghem, 117 dogs, allowing you to carry out a census and form a group with the best copies. In the following years becomes a real selection, making an extreme inbreeding on some stallions.

The 3 in April of 1892, the "Dog Club" Belgian Shepherdโ€ drafted a first well-detailed standard of the breed. Was admitted a single race, with three varieties of hair. In any case, at that time, the Belgian Shepherd was only a dog of humble people and therefore a breed that still lacked prestige. Therefore, is not until 1901 that the first Belgian Shepherds were registered in the Book of Origins of the Sociรฉtรฉ Rรณyale Saint Hubert (L.O.S.H.).

In the course of the next few years, the leaders of the cinephile fans Belgian Shepherd they tenaciously devoted themselves to unify the type and correct the defects. We can affirm that towards the 1910 the type and character of the Belgian Shepherd were already established.

Through the history of Belgian Shepherd, the issue of the different varieties and accepted colors has given rise to many controversies.

On the other hand, As far as morphology is concerned, the character and fitness to work, There has never been any disagreement.

Physical characteristics

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael must be athletic, strong, imposing, rustic, and balanced in appearance.

You must have a natural look, as if never has prepared especially for the show. Its hair It must be abundant, but they are never as if it were to inhibit the ability of the dog in any way work.

The color is always black, with small white spots are allowed on the chest.

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael must measure of 60 to 66 cm. to the cross males and between 56 and 62 cm. females. The weight should be, approximately, of 25 to 30 kg for males and 20 to 25 kg for females.

This dog has a double layer coat a thick, the texture must be hard and dense, woolly, never silky, Kale, and a thin layer (undercoat) It should be thick and abundant.

Character and skills

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael is a very intelligent dog, Active, loyal and loving.

They are ideal for those who have a lot of time, Energy, self-confidence and a lot of affection to giveโ€ฆ they are wonderful friends. Training and socialization is essential. They are cautious with strangers and protective family. They love to children, When I present at an early age.

They need to spend a lot of time with their family and exercise every day, because if left too long alone and doing sedentary lifestyle, they may experience separation anxiety, be sad, and even be destructive with household objects.

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael needs a lot of exercise, routinely. If you are having a dog, be prepared to spend around two hours a day, and to play with it. daily exercise, You must include a walk, but also a training session to keep the dog mentally stimulated.

These dogs have a great "work ethic" and need a job to do., such as obedience, flyball, Schutzhund, training, agility or, cattle work. Performing any of these activities you will be happy. They are a sensitive breed and may not be trained using harsh methods.

The belgium priest, in general, they can compete in agility, obedience, show, flyball, tracking. As well, It can be trained to compete in herding trials.

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Otros nombres:

Belgian Sheepdog / Chien de Berger Belge.


FCI breed standard Belgian Shepherd Groenendael

FCIFCI - Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
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