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Griffon Nivernais
Francia FCI 17 - Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: France
Character: Brave and vivacious.
Weight: Male: 25 - 30 kg. Female: 20 - 28 kg
Height: Male: 55 - 60 cm.. Female 53 - 58cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years

Griffon Nivernais

Brave and vivacious, he "Griffon Nivernais» is an obedient and affectionate dog. never shy, it is not aggressive either.

Content

History

These dogs were crossed with those brought from the Crusades by San Luis to give the greyhounds, probable ancestors of the Griffon Nivernais.

They were big dogs, fine-nosed, clogged, excellent closers, very difficult to discipline, fast but tough, very scathing, specialized in strong and straight lines.

They were highly valued at that time for hunting wolves and wild boars.. The Greyhound was very fashionable during 200 years, until the reign of Louis XI, He was later abandoned from the royal packs by Francis I in favor of the "White Dog.".

But, some knights of the "Nivernais" maintained it until the French Revolution, when the race seemed to have disappeared. A century later, the last representatives of the greyhounds, kept in the cradle of the breed, were probably crossed with «Griffons de Bresse» to give the Griffon Nivernais.

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, received blood from English Foxhound and Grand Griffon Vendéen to give it size and speed.

He "Vendéen-Nivernais», in particular, crossed paths with Bloodhound to create the Otterhound. The latter was used to soak the «Nivernais«, giving them a rustic nose and wisdom, and improved the ability to approach.

Closer to our time, after having been through wars with difficulty, and thanks to the development of wild boar populations, their number grew steadily from the 1980s onwards. 1970. More recently, some users injected blue blood to give him throat and application at work, often at the expense of his love of hunting wild boar.

Photo: This dog is a french Griffon Nivernais by Alephalpha, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics «Nivernais Griffon»

The Griffon Nivernais is recognizable in particular by its furry appearance with its long, well stocked and messy fur. The latter, which is rough and hard, it is always charcoal color, that is to say, sandy or leonado with black spots, but there are also white hairs here and there in its fur that draw shades from light gray to dark gray.

Sad expression, almost shy, giving dark eyes and pronounced eyebrows is also a characteristic of this breed.

The Griffon Nivernais it is a medium-sized dog with a robust gait and dry limbs. His tail is not very long, but they carry it tall and even saber-shaped when in action.

Character and skills of the Nivernais Griffon

GRIFFON NIVERNAIS CLUB – centrale-canine.fr

The Griffon Nivernais has a well marked character, sometimes stubborn, which makes it a highly prized hunting dog for its value, resistance and initiative.

It is generally reduced to its simplest expression: It is a dog used almost exclusively for hunting wild boar.

They are made to live in a herd where they must excel to have their place. But, for this reason, it is also a dog that can be difficult to train. So, best suited to an already experienced master of dog breeding.

Nonetheless, the Griffon Nivernais is calm and obedient when well trained. He is also a dog full of energy. He is very close to his teacher.

Care and maintenance of the Nivernais Griffon

The Griffon Nivernais It is an outdoor dog that needs physical exercise. That's why it doesn't adapt to city life, and above all it is not made to live locked in an apartment.

Regarding maintenance, the Griffon Nivernais does not require any particular care apart from a normal brushing once a week and another, more thorough, with an iron brush to thoroughly clean dead hairs and your skin, At least once a year.

Health «Griffon of the Nivernais»

The Griffon Nivernais It is a dog resistant to cold and humidity. On the other hand, afraid of heat.

It is a dog prone to stomach twists. That is why you should not do intense physical exercise before and immediately after your meals.. Otherwise, there are no known breed-specific diseases.

Characteristics "Griffon Nivernais"

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

Adaptation ⓘ
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friendly dog ​​ⓘ
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hair loss ⓘ
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Affection level ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Need for exercise ⓘ
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Social need ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Home ⓘ
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Toilet ⓘ
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Friendly with strangers ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

barking ⓘ
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Health ⓘ
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Territorial ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Cat friendly ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Intelligence ⓘ
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Versatility ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Child friendly ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Surveillance ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

joy ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Videos "Griffon Nivernais"

Nivernais Griffons at your command
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Griffons Nivernais to orders
A Griffon Nivernais and two boars
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Griffon nivernais and two wild boars

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. ⓘ
  • – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ
  • – Central Canine Society ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Griffon Nivernais"

Origin:
France

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
24.03.2004

Use:

Bloodhound dog used mainly for rifle hunting of wild boar, usually in pack, but also individually.



General appearance:

This is a tangled dog, typical of its genre, robust, very rustic and hirsute. Limbs and muscles are thin. It is a dog that is used more for its ability to work for long periods than for its speed.. It looks a little sad, but not afraid.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
The length of the body (scapular-ischial) is slightly higher than the height at the withers. The skull and the nasal passage are the same length.



Behavior / temperament:
  • Behavior: Dog with a very fine sense of smell, stubborn, It especially likes difficult terrain and weeds.
  • Character : Excellent collector, very good hunter, He is brave without being reckless. Its bravery and spirit of initiative allow it to be used successfully in small groups to hunt wild boar.. Although it is easy to trust him with the trail of this animal, sometimes appears stubborn and independent, so much so that his master must know how to make him obey from the most tender age.

Head:

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Cranial region:

Very thin, light without being small, a bit long, but not in excess. The lines of the skull and the nasal passage are parallel.

  • Skull: Almost flat, medium amplitude. Delimited on the sides by the zygomatic arches, which are not very pronounced. The occipital protuberance is only noticeable by touch..
  • Depression links: Bit strong, it seems however, more accentuated every time the hair rises higher, but without exaggeration.

facial region:

  • Truffle : black, well marked.
  • Snout : Same length as skull, It is not too wide at its end. Its lateral faces converge slightly, but not to the point of creating a pointed snout. There is a little beard on the chin.
  • Lips : Poorly developed, They cover the lower jaw without further ado. They are covered by large, well-pigmented mustaches..
  • Jaws/teeth : Robust looking jaws, normally developed. Scissor joint, sometimes clamp-shaped. The incisors are set at right angles to the jaws.. The denture is complete (PM1 are not taken into consideration).
  • Eyes : Preferably dark. The look is lively and penetrating. Eyebrows are pronounced, but they don't cover the eye. The conjunctiva is not apparent. Eyelids are well pigmented.
  • Ears : median ligament (about 3 cm wide), at the level of the upper eye line. They are hanging, elastic, rather thin, medium amplitude, they turn slightly inwards at the extremity. They are quite hairy, semi long and reach to the birth of the truffle.

Neck:

Rather light, delgado, no appearance of double chin.

Body:

  • Top margin : Straight, from the cross to the loin.
  • Cross : It protrudes very slightly from the line of the back, It is narrow due to the proximity of the tips of the shoulder blades. Blends harmoniously with the neck.
  • Back : Solid and quite long. Rather narrow and steep, with good muscles, although this is not very apparent.
  • Pork loin : Solid, very slightly convex.
  • Rump : Huesuda, a little oblique, of thin muscles.
  • Breast : Go down as far as possible to the elbow. Front part of the chest poorly developed in width. The rib cage is long and widens towards the region of the false ribs.
  • Ribs : The first ones are rather flat, the last ones are more rounded.
  • Flanks : Massifs, although not in excess.
  • Lower margin : Slightly raised towards the back, but not aggrieved.

Tail:

Insertion a little high, not very long. It is thicker in the middle. During rest it appears slightly below the horizontal; when the dog is in action it appears in the shape of a saber, upward, and can be curled over the back at the end.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Seen in conjunction, good poise. Usually, and during rest, the previous members, viewed profile, They seem to be a little back from the vertical (under the dog, seen from the front).

  • Shoulder : Slightly sloping, skinny, well applied to the chest.
  • Elbows : Well attached to the body.Forearms : They look more solid because of their hair., but in reality they are thinner than thick and very straight.
  • Metacarpus : Rather short and slightly sloping.

LATER MEMBERS : Seen in conjunction, the profile appears slightly below the dog. Seen from the back, The vertical line that starts from the tip of the gluteus must pass through the tip of the hock, equally dividing the metatarsus.

  • Thigh : Rather flat. Hock : Tilted. In profile, the hock angle is slightly closed.
  • Metatarsals : They turn a little towards the front (slightly below the dog, seen from the back).

FEET : Oval, slightly elongated, with fingers together and solid. They resemble hare's foot, with good pigmentation in the nails and plantar pads.

Movement:

Elastic and easy (nor irregular, not even in jumps). The dog covers a lot of ground.

Mantle

SKIN : Elastic and quite stretched, well applied over the entire body. It's quite thick, Pigmented. Black spots are seen on the body, lips are well pigmented. There is no presence of dewlap.

HAIR : Long, hirsute and tangled, quite strong and rough (in any case, ni lanudo, ni enrizado). The belly and inner thighs should not be hairless.. Eyebrows, well pronounced, they do not cover the eye. There is some beard on the chin and ear, which is quite hairy.

COLOR : Always carbonated; that is to say, that the tip of the hair is darker than the base (carbon tips). The fawn can be more or less dark, but never orange. The carbonate end may be bluish. The light or dark appearance of the coat depends on how covered it is with carbon hairs. The presence of white hairs spread to a greater or lesser extent throughout the coat is accepted.; This imparts shades ranging from light gray to dark gray, passing through the gray boar. The coat is usually marked with fawn on the eyebrows, cheeks, the front part of the chest, the extremities of the limbs and under the tail. This feature, very visible in the puppy, often fades with age. The coat is characterized by the base color, by how covered it is with carbonaceous hairs and its possible union with the scattered white hairs. It is described for example, the “very slightly carbonated fawn” (hare hair), the “carbon sand” (wolf gray) and the “blue carbon fawn” (grey blue). A white spot on the front of the chest is acceptable.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross

  • Males: of 55 to 62 cm..
  • females: of 53 to 60 cm..


Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered an absence and severity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and welfare of the dog.

• Behavior: Fearful dog.

MISS PLAYOFFS:

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Lack of typical features.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• Different colored eyes – Heterochrome.
• Knotted tail.
• Complete black coat (absence of carbon fawn hair), wheat or orange, tricolor of bright and clearly delimited colors. white tips.
• Considerable depigmentation (truffle, eyelids, lips, around the anus, of the vulva, of the testicles).
• Size that deviates from the standard.
• Visible disabling defect. anatomical malformation.
• Presence of spurs, except in countries where it is prohibited by law to eliminate them.

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



N.B.:

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

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Griffon Nivernais (English).
2. Griffon Nivernais (French).
3. Griffon Nivernais (German).
4. Griffon Nivernais (Portuguese).
5. Griffon Nivernais (español).

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German Hound
Germany FCI 299 . Small-sized Hounds

Origin: Germany
Character: Loving, friendly and cheerful.
Weight: 19 - 20 kg
Height: 40 - 53 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

German Hound

The German Hound it is a fairly common dog in its country but very rare outside its borders.

Content

History

The first written traces of the German Hound date from the 18th century. German breeders wanted to create a versatile hunting dog., but it is very difficult to define precisely the ancestry of the breed. But, the German Hound was originally a descendant of Beagle, English Pointer and English Foxhound. Other breeds like greyhounds, the hounds, he "Westphalian Dachsbracke«, go “Holzbracke de Sauerland tricolor” (small hound for hunting in the forest) and local "Steinbracken" may have contributed to the breed.

Multipurpose hunting and hounds were booming in Germany at the time, after the dismantling of large hunting grounds and the abandonment of traditional hound hunting methods in favor of stalking and stalking.

Over the years, the German Hound has come to be known by a large number of regional variants under different names. The Deutscher Bracken Club was founded in Olpe (North Rhine-Westphalia) in 1896 and included all the varieties of the northwest of the country. In 1900, They were finally grouped into a single race called «Deutsche Bracke» (German Hound).

But, was not up 1964 that was recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). The standard currently in force dates from 1987.

Sometimes known as the "Braque d’Olpe» (the city where one of the variants of the breed was found and where the Deutscher Bracken Club), the German Hound still a very popular hunting dog in his native region, and even in the rest of Germany. But, its distribution outside of Germany remains highly confidential.

That does not prevent it from being recognized by the American Kennel Club (A.K.C.) and the United Kennel Club (U.K.C.) in the United States, as well as by the Kennel Club (K.C.) From great britain.

Photo: hundeo.com

Physical characteristics

The German Hound it is a light hunting dog, tall and elegant that, However, it is of solid construction. The head is noble and rather light, with medium-sized pendulous ears and a well-carried but relatively thick tail in relation to the line of the body. The abdomen is slightly folded.

The teething of the German Hound is particularly strong and regular, with powerful pointed incisors. The eyes, that are moderately large, they are clear and bright. The head, dry and moderately long, and relatively strong neck (compared to the head) follow each other to achieve a slightly arched top.

The coat is long, very dense and hard, and even covers the belly. It is tricolor: red or fawn, black and white. The saddle and / or coat must be black and well defined. The characteristic white markings of the breed are a continuous list on the muzzle., the neck (a totally white collar is particularly appreciated), chest and limbs. The tip of the tail is also white.

Character and skills

The German Hound He is a medium-sized dog that exudes a great joie de vivre. Attached and endowed with a stable character, is happy when put to work and has plenty of outdoor space. Being able to live in complete freedom in a large fenced garden is essential if your master is regularly away, since he likes to live outdoors and exercise. In fact, you need to vent at least two hours a day to be balanced. If you do not allow your partner to use your energy, the master has every chance of ending up with a stressed dog, overexcited, aggressive or even destructive.

German Hound

It also, even if you have enough opportunities to exercise, the risk of the dog escaping is high with the German Hound, who especially appreciates sneaking out of his house as soon as he gets the chance, whether to explore new environments or follow tempting smells.

The German Hound not at all a suitable breed of dog for apartment living. And unless you have a very large garden – and even then… – it is also not a suitable breed of dog for an elderly or sedentary person. You need an active owner, even sporty, to provide you with the exercise and outings you need.

Nice to live, It can be both a companion dog and a hunting dog, since it is able to adapt to many situations. But, although they love to wander in every corner of the garden, his great passion is still hunting, in which they excel thanks to their particularly developed sense of smell. The German Hound it is above all a tough tracking dog that needs to work hard and work hard. They excel in the pursuit of uninjured game and in the pursuit of wounded prey.

Due to his cautious behavior in front of strangers and his ability to be attentive and alert in any situation, also can, occasionally and as long as it does not last too long (your joviality is likely to regain control), occasionally assume the role of watchdog.

But, whatever your activity at that time, can be easily distracted from your mission by a pleasant smell, in which case it becomes difficult to attract your attention again.

These hunting dogs are passionate about stalking their prey, but they are also very sensitive. They are very close to their family and are very loyal to them. So, should be handled with care and never intimidated, although sometimes they are on guard. Particularly loyal, faithful and sociable, the German Hound proves to be the ideal companion for the whole family, and gets along so well with adults – whose authority and leadership you seek – as with small children, who likes to have fun with. But, should not be left alone with young children, since their overwhelming energy could inadvertently push them, knock them down or knock them unconscious.

Although the German Hound is generally friendly and balanced, meeting other dogs can be a problem in some cases. Although the German Hound has long been accustomed to living with other dogs due to its long use in hunting in packs, some dogs still tend to be dominant, especially when it comes to unfamiliar animals. For this reason, any outing synonymous with a possible dog encounter involves keeping your partner on a leash.

Regarding cohabitation with other pets, especially a cat, it can be hard too. In fact, unless you got used to it too soon, that is to say, created together, tends to regard other animals as potential prey. In other words, not really a recommended dog breed with a cat…

Finally, the German Hound is a noisy dog ​​whose voice extends far. This is a characteristic common to all hunting dogs., since they must communicate with their master at a distance. But this might not be to the taste of the neighbors, who might complain about the dog's barking. It is important to pay attention to this point when training the puppy, to prevent his barking from becoming a problem once he is an adult.

«German Hound» Education

Although it is soft, stable and very nice, the German Hound not an easy dog ​​breed to train and obedient. So, requires a strong and early education, but of course without any brutality, as this could only backfire. To get the best of your partner, it is necessary to combine sweetness and firmness, and put special emphasis on the socialization of the dog.

Last, if it is to be used as a hunting dog, learning how to call your dog back is obviously of particular importance.

In any case, training sessions should be short and interesting enough, since the German Hound it can be annoying, especially if tempting smells distract your attention.

For all these reasons, should be reserved for experienced teachers: not a suitable breed as a first dog.

Health «German Hound»

The German Hound it is a fairly robust and resistant dog.

But, you are particularly at risk of hip dysplasia, as well as the risk of inversion of the stomach (dilation-torsion).

Whatever the cause, a possible operation should be done with greater vigilance as this dog is very sensitive to anesthesia.

It also, as in any breed of dog with floppy ears, special attention should be paid to the risk of ear infections in the dog.

It also, the absence of descent of one or even both testicles into the scrotum (dog cryptorchidism) it is relatively frequent in this breed. Generally prevents the affected male from reproducing and makes it impossible to confirm the dog.

Finally, the German Hound are frequently found with eye problems, so it is advisable to also pay attention to this point.

«German Hound» Care

The German Hound it is an easy breed of dog to keep. Its short coat requires only a minimum of grooming and regular maintenance.. Brushing your dog once a week should be enough to preserve the beauty of his coat.. It also, how the coat naturally repels dirt and water, bathing is not normally necessary.

It also, even during the molting period, loses very little hair.

It also, like any dog ​​with floppy ears, the inside of them should also be carefully monitored to reduce the risk of ear infections.

This may be an opportunity to inspect your eyes at the same time., to be able to intervene quickly if there is a problem in this area.

Feeding «German Hound»

As the German Hound it is a fairly resistant breed, feeding your dog shouldn't pose any particular problems. A meat-based diet, vegetables and starchy foods, or quality croquettes, it will be perfectly adequate.

But, Be careful with the volume of the portions!! If used as a hunting dog, it may certainly be appropriate to increase them by 10 to 20% during hunting season, when you are more active than usual. But they must also adapt to the dog's energy needs when they decrease, to avoid any risk of the dog becoming overweight.

It also, it is important to avoid giving too much food before the dog goes hunting, At risk, for example, to throw up. A little pre-hunt snack is a good thing, but the bulk of the daily ration should be given in the afternoon.

“German Hound” Activities

Although they can be nice companion dogs, the German Hound It, above all and by its very nature, a hunting dog specialized more specifically in tracking hares, badgers and big game, whether or not they are injured. These fine hounds are experts in difficult terrain and can withstand all kinds of weather conditions.. They like to chase their prey for hours and hours. Its long snout and extremely sensitive nose are its best allies in this task.. Once the prey has been hunted, its loud and clear bark is highly appreciated by hunters, since it allows them to point out the exact position of the hunted animal.

Although the German Hound it is very suitable for hunting alone, also excels in pairs or small groups of individuals. This is how the breed was originally used.

«German Hound» Price

The price to adopt a puppy from German Hound is between 700 and 900 EUR.

Characteristics "German Hound"

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

Adaptation ⓘ
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friendly dog ​​ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

hair loss ⓘ
1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Affection level ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Need for exercise ⓘ
5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Social need ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Home ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Toilet ⓘ
1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Friendly with strangers ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

barking ⓘ
5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Health ⓘ
5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Territorial ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Cat friendly ⓘ
2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Intelligence ⓘ
4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Versatility ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Child friendly ⓘ
5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Surveillance ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

joy ⓘ
5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Videos "German Hound"

German bracke
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Deutsche Bracke
German Bracke Stöberhund puppies territory excursion forest walk
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Deutsche Bracke Stöberhundwelpen district forest walk excursion

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.3: Small-sized Hounds. ⓘ
  • – AKC – Hound ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Houndy ⓘ
  • – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ

FCI breed standard "German Hound"

Origin:
Germany

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
24. 06. 1987

Use:

Hound



General appearance:

Head length in medium-sized dogs is approximately 21 cm., the muzzle to the region between the eyes measures about 9 cm..

GENERAL APPEARANCE:

It is a light and elegant hunting dog with long limbs., possessing a strong body structure with a noble head, relatively light, good ears and a well-carried tail, though strikingly thick in relation to the dog's general noble appearance; the belly is slightly retracted.



Behavior / temperament:

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Head:

It's light, dry, elongated. View from the front, the head is narrow and elongated, skull only slightly wider than cheek region, which show a very slight transition to the muzzle and are not protruding.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Slightly domed, occipital protuberance very unremarkable.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Minimum.

facial region:

  • Nose cane : Slightly arched.
  • Truffle : It has a light stripe almost flesh-colored in its middle part, while the nasal wings are pigmented of a more or less dark color.
  • Lips : Moderately hanging; small commissure.
  • Jaws / Teeth : Extremely strong and regular. The incisors overlap one another or the inner surface of the upper incisors is in close contact with the outer surface of the lower teeth. The fangs are especially highly developed.

Eyes : dark, clean, with kind expression.

Ears : long (approx.. 14 cm.) and spacious (approx.. 9 cm.); they are well attached to the head and are rounded at their tips.

Neck:

Moderately long and fairly strong relative to the head.

Body:

  • Back : Slightly arched.
  • Rump : Slightly descending.
  • Breast : Deep, reaches below the elbows; slightly arched with elongated rib cage.

Tail:

Long, not notably strong at its root. It is covered with long and thick hair to protect it against the friction of stems and branches; therefore it is relatively thick although it ends in a point; has a bit of a brush shape. The tail is carried hanging or gently curved upwards.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: High, very well formed, skinny, of fine and tendinous bones.

  • Shoulder : Thin.
  • Elbows : Well attached to the body.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • Thighs : The thighs, viewed profile, They are wide and full.
  • Leg : The leg is long and not very wide, well angled.

FEET : Longer than cat's, hard, fingers tightly closed.

Movement:

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Mantle

HAIR: For a short haired dog, is long, very dense, hard, almost double hair; also the belly is well covered with dense hair; at the bottom of the tail is almost always longer, forming an unremarkable brush; thighs well covered in «pants»

COLOR: From red to yellow with black saddle or coat and white markings typical of bloodhounds : uninterrupted list, white muzzle with a ring around the neck (it is desirable that the ring is complete), white breast as well as limbs and tip of tail.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross : Of 40 – 53 cm.. It is allowed to exceed this measurement to a minimum degree.



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..

• Long and low body structure.
• Dachshund Head
• Pointy ears, pleated or short.
• Sickle-shaped or curled tail.
• Poorly formed limbs.
• Poorly formed feet, crushed.
• Color pardo chocolate.
• Spotted dogs.

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



N.B.:

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

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Deutsche Bracke, German Bracke, Olper Bracke, Westphalian Bracke (English).
2. (deutsche bracke en allemand) (French).
3. Westfälische Bracke (German).
4. braco alemão, (em alemão: Deutsche Bracke) (Portuguese).
5. Sabueso de sangre de Baviera (español).

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Grand basset griffon vendéen
Francia FCI 33 . Small-sized Hounds

Origin: France
Character: Tenacious, brave and a little stubborn.
Weight: 18 - 20 kg
Height: Male: 40 - 44 cm Female: 39–43 cm
Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

Grand basset griffon vendéen

The Grand basset griffon vendéen is tenacious, brave and a little stubborn.

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History

The Grand basset griffon vendéen have been through more than 400 years of evolution to produce today's French hounds.

In general, French hounds developed into the breeds they are today forming to fit the particular needs of their geographic areas. The dense region, thorny and rocky area of ​​the Vendéée required a hardy breed of dog with mental and physical toughness and a coat that resisted brambles. It also, lower-class hunters who did not own horses needed a slower hound to keep up. His solution was to shorten the dog's legs and, through evolution and breeding, a short dog was created. At the end of the 19th century, the Grand basset griffon vendéen, combining rusticity and a shortened leg, had evolved as part of the basset breeds of France.

Working more on producing the exact size and proportions needed to hunt different game animals, the Vendeen Griffon Club, founded in 1907, recognized two varieties of Basset Griffon Vendéen, the Grand basset griffon vendéen and the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.

In the decade of 1950, the Grand basset griffon vendéen was separated on its own standard and considered a separate breed, although the miscegenation between basset vendeano "Big" and "Small" were not banned until 1977.

The first selections were made in the late 19th century by the Earl of Elva, who was looking for straight-legged dogs, but it was Paul Dezamy who established the type. He had understood that to catch a hare on the move, dogs of a certain size were needed, that he fixed on some 43 centimeters.

Today it is used for rifle hunting and can hunt all furry animals, from the hare to the wild boar. A herd of Grand basset griffon vendéen won the 5th European Hare Championship.

Photo: Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen in Tallinn duo CACIB, 17-18 Aug 2013, handler competition by Thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

The Grand basset griffon vendéen it is a well balanced, heavily built, an olfactory hound with a friendly and noble character. It is medium in size, with straight legs and deep chest. It is longer than high, with a moderately long muzzle, long ears and a long tail.

His neck is moderately long and strong, his noble head with mustache and beard, and is crowned by long protective eyebrows. Its structure was designed to hunt rabbits and hares, at a rapid pace through the brambles, protected with his long eyebrows, and on the rugged terrain of the Vendée area in France.

He is a brave hunter, passionate and very skillful who nowadays is used to hunting not only rabbit and hare but also wild boar and roe deer. It is active, possesses great stamina for a full day of hunting and uses his voice freely while on the trail.

Any feature that detracts from its functionality is a serious fault..

Character and skills

The calm and docile demeanor of the Grand basset griffon vendéen makes them excellent companions and house dogs. Prepare to give him plenty of exercise. They won't thrive like a couch dog. They should have a fenced area to exercise, since these hunting dogs can't resist the urge to chase. They are sturdy and do not slow down with age, so plan to keep your exercise routine well into your teens.

You should be aware that like all hounds, the Grand basset griffon vendéen generally has a high prey drive and will follow its nose wherever it goes. Not only is a fence necessary and / or a strap, it is also required to train a constant memory from childhood. Another feature of Grand basset griffon vendéen is your free use of voice; no amount of training will stop this chatterbox. If you don't like your dog talking to you, this breed may not be for you.

Health

As in all races, there may be some health problems. Some dogs may face these health challenges in their lives, but most of the Grand basset griffon vendéen they are healthy dogs. Working with a responsible breeder, those who wish to own a dog of this breed, they can get the information they need to learn about the specific health problems of this beagle. Good breeders use genetic testing of their breeders to reduce the likelihood of disease in their puppies.

Recommended health tests for this breed:

  • Hip evaluation
  • Ophthalmologist evaluation
  • cardiac exam
  • Patella evaluation
  • Thyroid evaluation

    • Characteristics "Grand basset griffon vendéen"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Grand basset griffon vendéen" 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 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.3: Small-sized Hounds. ⓘ
    • – Central Canine Society ⓘ

    FCI breed standard Grand basset griffon vendéen

    FCIFCI - Grand basset griffon vendéen
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    Alternative names:

    1. Basset Griffon Vendéen (Petite), PBGV (English).
    2. Grand basset griffon vendéen (French).
    3. Briquet Griffon Vendéen, Großer Basset Griffon Vendéen (German).
    4. (em francês: Grand basset griffon Vendéen) (Portuguese).
    5. GBGV (español).

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    Greenland Dog
    Dinamarca FCI 274 - Nordic Sledge Dogs

    Origin: Denmark
    Character: Arrogant and independent
    Weight: 30 - 32 kg
    Height: 55 - 60 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

    Greenlandés

    The Greenland Dog not an easy breed to control, it is necessary to thoroughly document their character.

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    Characteristics "Greenland Dog"

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

    It belongs to the oldest dog breeds in the world.

    For centuries, the Greenland Dog has accompanied the Inuit in their common homeland: It is said that more than 1.000 years he came with his ancestors from Siberia to North America. In the icy expanses it still serves the inhabitants as a versatile all-rounder and has always been bred specifically for its ability to work and its robustness.. Helped in hunting seals and polar bears, as well as in dragging loads through ice and snow, even over long distances. In times of need, it also served as food for the inhabitants in the past.

    The outstanding physical abilities of the Greenland Dog they also sparked the interest of the first polar explorers, who saw him as an ideal companion for expeditions. These may include, Roald Amundsen, the most successful explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic, was also accompanied by Greenland dogs. The breed has its origin in Greenland and, therefore, is under the patronage of Denmark. Genetically, the Greenland Dog is identical to canadian eskimo dog, that is not recognized by the FCI. Today, the Greenland dog belongs to a total of four breeds of sled dogs. By his side are the Alaskan Malamute, the Samoyed and the Siberian Husky.

    Physical characteristics

    The characteristics of this dog have always been more important than its appearance. The strong build allows the Greenland Dog to drag loads through the snow for long periods of time. Size variations are possible, with males generally over 60 cm in height to the cross, females over 55 cm.. The ears are upright, triangular and slightly rounded at the tip. This sled dog wears its tail slightly curled on its back. The coat consists of a smooth undercoat and a fairly thick, smooth top coat. The fur is longer on the head, the legs and the lower part of the tail than the rest of the body. All coat colors except merle and albino are allowed. The eyes should be slightly slanted and dark – blue or different colored eyes lead to disqualification according to the standard.

    Character and skills

    From Greenland, the largest island in the world, this four-legged friend has conquered the hearts of many dog ​​lovers. But, keeping a sled dog like this requires not only experience, but above all a lot of space and time to satisfy the need for movement of this robust worker.

    The character of the breed is determined by its field of application: Like Inuit sled dogs, the greenlandic dogs they are very persistent and full of energy. It also, hunting companions are brave and show a pronounced hunting instinct. Because most of them lived in the pack and rendered their faithful services to several people, do not tend to bond strongly with people , but they are basically human friendly – and therefore are not suitable as watchdogs. But, they do not usually miss the opportunity to greet friends – or strangers – loudly and cheerfully.

    Attention: The greenlandic dog may not bark much, but tends to howl a lot. He loves to live with other dogs in a pack.

    Greenland Dog Education

    Who wants to train a Greenland Dog need knowledge, experience with dogs and above all a lot of patience. A clear hierarchy is very important to the independent sled dog and will question it if the opportunity presents itself.. This applies to other dogs as well as their owners. You need a reliable consequence and a sensible education, accept your own head (stubborn) of the race. Exhausting this dog both physically and mentally is the basic requirement for a good education., as a little challenged sled dog will want to vent elsewhere, and this is probably not to the liking of its owners. It makes sense to go to puppy school with this dog, to be widely socialized with conspecifics of different sizes and breeds. If you want to train with the growing dog in a canine school, you should clarify in advance if the trainers have already had experience with the special character of sled dogs.

    Greenland Dog Health

    For centuries, robustness has been the main breeding objective of this four-legged friend, It is not surprising that the Greenland Dog be one of those breeds that have hardly any health restrictions. But, when i buy a puppy, look for parents who are free of hip dysplasia (HD) – some lines may have a slight tendency to this. As with all big dogs, the stomach can also be twisted, so it is important to take breaks after meals. Due to its origin and its fur, that adapts to icy conditions, These breeds are considered to be heat sensitive and, therefore, should not be kept in hot countries. Nor should you encourage your Greenland Dog to carry out sports activities above the 15 degrees Celsius. Your companion will feel correspondingly comfortable in the colder season. In winter, However, make sure you take proper care of the paws, as road salt can quickly lead to chapped or inflamed skin.

    Greenland dog nutrition

    One Greenland Dog in the use of sled dogs consumes enormous amounts of energy and needs an appropriately adapted diet. So, it is important to adapt the amount of food to the workload and the constitution of these dogs – information provided by manufacturers can only provide approximate guidelines. Of course, the puppy's energy requirement is not yet that high, since you should only move moderately anyway.

    Feed your puppy three to four servings of a high-quality food per day.. Regardless of the age of your puppy, meat should be the first element of the diet and therefore the main component of food. It also, cereals have no place in dog food. If your quad performs well, increase the amount of food accordingly.

    Food should be relatively high in fat and low in carbohydrates, as well as dietary fibers to supply your endurance athlete with sufficient energy. It is important that a session of physical activity is carried out with a time interval between the last meal – it is better to feed your Greenland dog three hours before training and in any case avoid too much exercise after feeding. This is the only way to minimize the risk of a life-threatening stomach twist. Of course, it is also important that fresh water is always available for your four-legged friend. On longer trips you should take adequate precautions and carry enough water with you.

    Greenland dog care

    A coarse-toothed comb is sufficient to comb the soft undercoat – this should be done regularly, especially during coat change, because the Greenland Dog misses – not only during this time – a relatively large amount of hair. If your partner has gotten dirty, usually it is enough to let the coat dry and then comb it well. Stubborn dirt should be gently rubbed off the coat with a damp cloth.. A bath is not normally necessary – if this happens, use a mild dog shampoo.

    Especially with older dogs that move less, you should check if your partner is wearing out his claws enough and if necessary help with claw scissors. They also have eye and ear cleaners and dog tick tweezers ready to use when needed.. For dental care, for example, special dog treats are suitable. Or you can use a dog toothbrush and toothpaste, which is particularly effective in fighting tartar. Many dog ​​owners perform this ritual for well-groomed small teeth regularly.. But, if you are considering this, you should get your puppy used to.

    Employment for Greenland Dogs

    Properly use a Greenland Dog in other latitudes it is a demanding task for which only a minority of dog lovers have enough time and space. Ideally, sled dog training should take place with him, which in turn is only possible to a very limited extent in most countries. An alternative is training with special trainers. As well ⓘ Canicross offers sports owners the possibility to discover nature together with their partner. This four-legged friend also likes long walks through the woods as a supplement. Always be aware of your pronounced hunting instinct. It is essential that you have it under control to be able to enjoy relaxed walks. Always pay attention to an age-appropriate load and don't overload your four-legged companion.

    Is a Greenland Dog right for me??

    The Greenland Dog is a four-legged friend for sports connoisseurs who appreciate his independence and want to do many outdoor activities with him. Under no circumstances does this sled dog from the frozen expanses of Greenland belong to an apartment or even the city – nor does it belong to the warm regions of southern Europe. If you want to live with a greenlandic dog, you should think about buying two of them at once, because dogs like to be together with conspecifics. If you live in the country, you can keep your greenlandic dogs in a pack under the open sky in a leak-proof garden with an open kennel. So the heat sensitive sled dog can look for a shady spot in the summer – this should absolutely be available.

    Of course, the Greenland Dog also happy with family connections. But, It is not the classic "one person dog". In any case, these companion animals are never primarily family or companion dogs, but rather working dogs – you should always be aware of this. If one can use your dog to his full capacity, they can live well with a family and so they are also extremely kid-friendly.

    Cats or small animals are not suitable to live with this ambitious hunter. You don't have to be a professional dog if you decide to stay with this four-legged friend, but you must already have some experience with dogs and above all do not underestimate the time required for the workload. Due to these requirements, the Greenland Dog It is a breed for connoisseurs that can meet high maintenance demands.

    Where do I find my desired Greenland dog??

    One greenlandic dog is a rarity in Central Europe. So if you want a Greenland Dog move in with you, you should contact the Nordic dog breed clubs. They can arrange contacts with Greenland dog breeders – also abroad – and advise you on the breed requirements if necessary. If you are looking for a sled dog and cannot find one in your region, should consider whether one of the other three sled dog breeds would be an alternative: the Siberian Husky are much more common in Europe. With a little distance one also comes across relatively easily with breeders of malamutes de Alaska or samoyed. But: All breeds pose great challenges to their owners.

    If you are looking for a greenlandic dog older and grown up, I should look for dogs of Nordic breeds, especially in animal shelters. Although you will most likely not find a purebred Greenlandic dog here, many Nordic dogs whose owners have underestimated their urge to move are waiting for a competent new home where they will be given enough occupancy. The most promising way to find them is to search the internet. If required, Nordic dog breed clubs can also give you tips on finding. Surely you will find a Nordic quadruped that will envelop you in a short time with its charm. Ideally, this person should not live too far from home., so that you and your potential new roommate can get to know each other before you decide to let her move in. Remember that these dogs live better with other dogs of the same species and clarify – with the breeder or the current foster home of the animal protection – how well the new dog fits in with an existing dog or if you decide to get a duo right away.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 5 – Section 1 Nordic Sledge Dogs. ⓘ
    • – CKC – Nordic Sledge Dogs ⓘ
    • – UKC – Nordic Sledge Dogs ⓘ

    FCI breed standard "Greenland Dog"

    Origin:
    Denmark

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    03.11.2014

    Use:

    Sledge dog.



    General appearance:

    An extremely strong polar spitz, built to withstand tough sled dog work in arctic conditions. Some variation in size is allowed, assuming work ability and harmony are not affected.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The body is short and rectangular with a ratio of the height at the withers to the length of the body of 10 to 11. Slightly longer body is allowed in females.



    Behavior / temperament:

    The predominant temperamental qualities in the Greenland Dog are energy, mental strength and great courage. He is a passionate and tireless sled dog. With people – even strangers – he is friendly; because of his work as a sled dog, is not closely linked to a specific person and is therefore not suitable as a guard dog. When hunting seals and polar bears, he demonstrates a great hunting instinct..

    Head:

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    Cranial region:
    • Skull: It is wide and slightly arched, wider between the ears.
    • Depression links (Stop): Defined, but not strongly marked.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: big and dark, corresponding to coat color, Always brown (liver) in dogs with a red or brown coat and always dark in dogs with a sable coat.May turn pink during winter (“snow nose”).
    • Snout: Wedge shaped, wide at the base and tapering towards the nose, but without being pointed. The nasal bridge is straight and wide from the naso-frontal depression to the nose.
    • Lips: Slim and tight, very close to the teeth very strong. Jaws/Teeth: Powerful jaws with regular teeth, healthy and strong. Scissor bite.
    • Eyes: Dark eyes are preferred, but the color according to the coat is allowed. They are implanted in a slightly oblique position, but never sunken or bulging. The expression is frank and showing courage. Eyelids are tight.
    • Ears: Rather small, triangular, with rounded tips, carried firmly erect. The ears are very mobile and expressive regarding their position.

    Neck:

    Very powerful and rather short.

    Body:

    Strong and rather compact, slightly longer than the height at the withers.

    • top line: Horizontal or falling very slightly.
    • Back: Straight.
    • Pork loin: Width.
    • Rump: slightly sagging.
    • Breast : deep and wide, but the ribs should not be barreled.
    • Belly: Following the chest line. It is allowed to be slightly retracted.

    Tail:

    High implementation, thick and bushy. Carried in a curve or in a slight curl on the back.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Seen from the front the forelimbs are perfectly straight, with powerful muscles and heavy bones.

    • Shoulder: Moderately thrown back.
    • Arm: Straight and strong, slightly longer than scapulae. Elbow: Attached to the body, but allowing free movement.
    • Forearm: Straight and strong.
    • Articulation of the carpus: Strong and flexible.
    • Metacarpus: Strong and elastic, only slightly oblique.
    • Previous feet: Rather large, powerful and rounded, with strong nails and pads.

    LATER MEMBERS: Seen from behind they are perfectly straight, very muscular, with powerful bones and moderate angulations.

    • Thighs: Powerful and very muscular.
    • Hock: Wide and strong, moderately angled. Hind feet: Same as previous feet.

    Movement:

    An efficient trot, harmonious, fluent and tireless is the most essential for a sled dog. On the track the dog should be presented on the free leash in a moderate trot to demonstrate good reach in front and good rear thrust. Seen head on when walking, the Greenland Dog does not move on a single track, but as the speed increases, the limbs gradually converge inward until the feet follow the center line.

    Mantle

    • Fur: Double layer: soft, dense undercoat and straight, rough outer coat, no curls or ripples. On the head and the limbs the hair is rather short, on the body it is longer and more generous. The coat is long at the bottom of the tail, giving it a bushy appearance.
    • Color: Any color – solid or particolor – is allowed, except albinismand dogs with merle markingsthat should be disqualified.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • In males: 60 cm or more,
    • In females: 55 cm or more.


    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.

    • Light bones
    • Short members, close body of terrain.
    • Shy temperament.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Conditions that negatively affect the general well-being of the dog.
    • Long, soft coat.
    • Ears that are not held firmly erect.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • albinism.
    • Merle brands.
    • Eyes of different colour.
    • Blue eyes or gazeos.


    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.

    TRADUCCION: Federation Canófila Mexicana, A.C. (Mvz Mauricio Martínez). Reviewed by Mr.. J. Nallem.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Kalaallit qimmiat (Qimmeq), Grønlandshund, Grünlandshund, Esquimaux Dog (English).
    2. Groenlandais (French).
    3. Grønlandshund (German).
    4. Gronlandshund (Portuguese).
    5. Esquimal de Groenlandia, Groenlandés (español).

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    German Spitz
    Alemania FCI 97 - European Spitz

    Origin: Germany
    Character: cheerful, jovial and affectionate
    Weight: 3 - 20 Kg
    Height: 22 - 40 cm.
    Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

    German Spitz

    The hair German Spitz requires certain care, especially for exhibitions.

    Content

    History

    The Spitz it is one of the oldest German domestic dog breeds, although its origins are not entirely clear. There is evidence that dogs Spitz lived together with humans ago 4.000 years. Due to its wide diffusion as a watchdog on farms and in the homes of the petty bourgeoisie, it also found its way into literature and painting..

    Especially in rural areas, a German Spitz was ubiquitous in the old days as a house and garden dog. Smaller Spitz were popular as lap dogs with ladies.

    The popularity of the Spitz decreased so much in the recent past that it was declared an endangered breed of pet in 2003.

    Physical characteristics

    All the German Spitz, regardless of size or color, they form a family and should have similar features and a typical lace look.

    The Spitz impresses with his beautiful coat. The abundant undercoat and long top coat, straight and outstanding give them their unmistakable appearance. Particularly striking is the strongly mane-like collar around the neck and the bushy, furry tail., that is carried boldly on the back. The fox-like head with quick eyes and small, narrow, pointy ears give the Spitz its characteristic disturbing expression.. The body of the Spitz is square.

    Measurements:

    to) Wolfspitz / Keeshond : 49 cm ± 6 cm..
    b) Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) : 46 cm ± 4 cm..
    c) Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz) : 34 cm ± 4 cm..
    d) Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz) : 26 cm ± 3 cm..
    and) Zwergspitz (Toy or Dwarf Spitz) / Pomeranian : 20 cm ± 2 cm..
    (are undesirable specimens measuring less than 18 cm.).

    Weight

    Any variation in the size of the German Spitz should have a corresponding variation in weight.

    Character and skills

    One German Spitz has a reputation for being a chatterbox. In fact, the dogs bark a lot; for a guard dog, making a sound is a desirable characteristic, that today cannot be reconciled with all the neighbors.

    A natural distrust, along with incorruptibility and loyalty, is inherent to German Spitz. This makes it predestined to be a watchdog that patrols its territory and reports suspicious incidents.. One German Spitz reliably defends the things entrusted to him. When not on guard, a is a very friendly and affectionate dog, sometimes a little possessive, who follows his humans closely and enjoys being petted. One German Spitz is generally regarded as a child.

    The education and attitude of the German Spitz

    With cheerful romp and docility, a German Spitzn is a dog that absolutely needs a task. Find your place as a working watchdog, but also as a companion and family dog. With lots of positive encouragement and loving consistency, breeding is not problematic and can also be managed if you have little experience with dogs.

    for a German Spitz be respectful of animals, must be weather resistant: The Spitz it just feels really comfortable outdoors, either with sun, rain or snow. It is an ideal companion for runners, riders and cyclists. He is also an agility sports enthusiast. As the Spitz only has a weakly developed hunting instinct, does not tend to go its own way when outdoors and is easy to recover. It is less suitable for intensive accommodation, especially because he likes to bark a lot. Similar to the Poodle, the spitz is available in different sizes, from the Zwergspitz (Toy or Dwarf Spitz) / Pomeranian to Wolfspitz / Keeshond. The best known variant is the Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz) with a shoulder height of 34-38 cm and weighing up to 10 kg. Apart from its format, the types do not differ visually.

    Caring for the German Spitz

    Surprisingly, the fluffy coat of the Spitz does not require much grooming. The hair is dirt repellent, so an occasional brushing is enough. It also, a German Spitz it is very clean and cleans itself. Also in terms of health, the Spitz they are quite robust dogs.

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 5 – Section 4 European Spitz. ⓘ

    FCI breed standard "German Spitz"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.09.2019.

    Use:

    Guard and companion dog.



    General appearance:

    TheSpitzThey attract attention for their beautiful separated fur with the presence of a very dense undercoat.. The neck surrounded by an abundant mane and the tail covered with long hair is striking., turned up and spread boldly on the back. The head is similar to that of the fox with diligent eyes and small pointed ears. The ears, placed very close to each other, confer toSpitzhis characteristic relaxed appearance.

    important proportions

    Proportion of 1:1 between the height at the withers and the length of the dog.



    Behavior / temperament:

    TheGerman Spitz is constantly attentive, is active and exceptionally dependent on his master. Learn quickly and can be trained easily. His distrust of strangers and his lack of interest in hunting allow him to be considered the ideal watchman for the house and farm.. Its most notable characteristics are its resistance to weathering., its robustness and longevity.

    Head:

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    Cranial region:
    • Skull: The skull ofSpitzis medium-sized; viewed from above seems to swell back becoming more narrow wedge shaped to the tip of the nose.
    • Depression links (Stop): Little steep until marked, but never abrupt.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Round, small, black; in all theSpitzbrown in color is dark brown in color.
    • Snout: Not very long, Neither coarse nor pointed; It presents a good proportion in relation to the skull (in the Spitz type Keeshond/Wolf, in the large Spitz and medium Spitz the ratio snout/skull is approximately 2/3, in the small Spitz and in theSpitz enano/Pomerania is approximately 2/4).
    • Lips: They are not hanging; they are well bonded and do not form folds in the corners. They are black in all colours, in theSpitzbrown in color are brown in color.
    • Jaws/Teeth: The jaws are normally developed and show a complete scissors bite with 42 teeth, That is, the upper incisors fall closely in front of the lower incisors., teeth being implanted perpendicular to the jaws. InSmall and dwarf spitz/Pomeranian the loss of a few promolars is tolerable. A pincer bite is allowed in all varieties ofSpitz.
    • Cheeks: The cheeks are slightly round and are not prominent.
    • Eyes: The eyes are medium-sized, elongated, a little oblique, dark colored. The eyelids have black pigmentation in all color varieties and are only dark brown in theSpitzof brown variety.
    • Ears: The pointed ears in the shape of a pointed triangle are small and rather closely placed together.. Its inclusion is high. They always remain erect with a rigid tip.

    Neck:

    The neck is moderately long and presents a broad inclusion with shoulders; the neck is slightly convex, without dewlap and covered with a mane shaped collar.

    Body:

    • top line: The top line begins at the tip of the erect ears and passes in a gentle arc over the short, straight back.. The deployed and with abundant fur tail partially covers the back and rounded silhouette.
    • Cross/Back: The high cross falls imperceptibly on the short back, straight and strong.
    • Pork loin: Short, wide and strong.
    • Rump: The rump is short and wide, unexpired.
    • Breast : Deep chest, well arched; the apron is well developed.
    • Bottom line and belly: The chest is expanded as much as possible back; the abdomen is moderately retracted.

    Tail:

    The tail has a high insertion and a medium length; bends upward from the root and rolls over the back, spreading firmly. Well covered with thick hair. A double loop in the tip of the tail is acceptable.

    Tips

    Former members

    • As a whole: Straight, large on the front.
    • Shoulder: The scapula is long, placed backwards at an angle. The arm, showing almost the same length, with the scapula forms an angle of approximately 90 degrees. Shoulders with good musculature are closely linked with the chest.
    • Arm: Medium length, robust and fully straight on the trunk, covered with long hair in the form of pen in the posterior region.
    • Elbows: The elbow joint is strong, close to the chest without bending inward or outward.
    • Metacarpus: The Metacarpus strong and medium length, forms an angle of approximately 20° in relation to the perpendicular line.
    • Front feet: The front feet are as small as possible, round, compact, as cat with well arched toes feet. Pads and nails are black in all varieties of Spitz, and they are only dark brown on brown dogs.

    Later members

    • As a whole: The hindquarters are very muscular, covered with very long hair up to the Hock joint. The hind limbs are straight and parallel to each other..
    • Thigh and leg: They have approximately the same length.
    • Knee: The knee joint is strong, slightly angled and, during the movement, It does not twist outward or inward.
    • Metatarsus: Medium length, very strong, maintains a position perpendicular to the ground.
    • Rear feet: The hind feet are as small as possible, round, with toes well arched and together, as cat feet. Pads are hard. The color of nails, pads is much darker.

    Movement:

    TheSpitzmoves with enough coordination, with a good push and almost floating in light trot.

    Mantle

    Skin

    The skin should be well attached to the body, without kinking.

    Fur

    TheSpitzThey have a double coat covered with hair: the outer layer is long-haired, straight and separate and the inner layer is short-haired, dense and woolly. The head, ears, anterior surface of the forelimbs and hindlimbs and feet are covered by short, dense hair (velvety). The rest of the body is long and abundant hair. The hair should not be wavy, chino, or form hair, You must not present a stripe on the back. A thick mane covers the neck and shoulders. The rear face of the forelimbs has hair in the form of feathers. The hindquarters should be covered with long hair from the rump to the Hock joint. The queue must be covered with hair is long and abundant.

    Color

    • Wolf Spitz/Keeshond: Grayish.
    • Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) : Negro, brown, white.
    • Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz): Negro, brown, white, orange, grey, other colors.
    • Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz): Negro, brown, White Orange, grey, other colors.
    • Spitz enano/Pomerania: Negro, brown, white, orange, grey, other colors.
    • Black Spitz: The fur of the black Spitz should be dark in the skin as well as internal NAP and the color of the outer layer should be jet black color without any white spot.
    • Brown Spitz: The Brown Spitz should have a uniform dark brown color.
    • White Spitz: The hair should be pure white, no yellowish tones that can often occur in the ears.
    • Spitz anaranjando: The Orange Spitz should have a single uniform colour in the average range of the RAL (Registration International of the color scale).
    • Greyish Spitz/Keeshond: Gray is understood as grey silver with black hair tips. Snout and ears are dark. Around the eyes there is a drawing in the shape of glasses consisting of a delicate black line. (It extends from the outer corner of the eye to the lower part of the inclusion of the ear) or in broken lines and shading that draw short eyebrows, but expressive. Mane and ring shoulders are a tone clear. The anterior and posterior members are grey silver unmarked black below the elbows and knees, except delicate stripes on your fingers (pencilling). The tip of the tail is black. The lower part of the tail and the buttocks are grey Silver clear.
    • Spitz other colours: Under this description all tones are included as: cream-coloured, cream-saber, anaranjado-Sable, black with tan and stained. The spotted must have a white background color. Black stains, brown, gray or orange should be distributed throughout the body.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross

    • Wolf Spitz/Keeshond: 49 cm ± 6 cm..
    • Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) : 46 cm ± 4 cm..
    • Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz): 34 cm ± 4 cm..
    • Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz): 26 cm ± 3 cm..
    • Spitz enano/Pomerania: 20 cm ± 2 cm. (are undesirable specimens measuring less than 18 cm.).

    Weight

    Any variation in the size of theGerman Spitz must have a corresponding variation in its weight.



    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

    • Defects in the Constitution.
    • Head too flat or sharp Apple-shaped.
    • Truffle, eyelids and lips of flesh-colored.
    • Defects in the premolars in Wolf Spitz/Keeshond, Medium and large Spitz.
    • Eyes too big or clear or very outgoing.
    • Defects in the movement.
    • Absence of classic drawing of the face inSpitzgrey.

    ELIMINATING fAULTS

    • Aggressive or fearful dog.
    • Open fontanel.
    • Upper or lower prognathism.
    • Entropion or ectropion.
    • Floppy ears.
    • White spots visible on allSpitznon white.

    Any dog ​​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

    Alternative names:

    1. Deutscher Spitz (English).
    2. Spitz allemand (French).
    3. Deutsche Spitze (German).
    4. Deutsche Spitze (Portuguese).
    5. Spitz alemán (español).

    Photos

    1- Szpic_miniatura at the national show in Rybnik – Stone to Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA

    German Spitz varieties

    to) Wolfspitz / Keeshond.
    b) Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) .
    c) Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz).
    d) Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz).
    and) Zwergspitz (Toy or Dwarf Spitz) / Pomeranian.

    European Spitz

    1 Keeshond
    Holanda FCI 97 . European Spitz

    Keeshond
    Origin: Netherlands
    Character: active and smart
    Weight: 25 - 30 kg
    Height: 44 - 50 cm..

    Even today the Keeshond is a breed known for its faithfulness and loyalty.

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    2 Pomeranian
    Alemania FCI 97 . European Spitz

    Pomeranian
    Origin: Germany
    Character: Territorial and independent
    Weight: 1.4 to 3.2 kg
    Height: 18 to 22 cm.

    The Pomeranian very active, independent, Intelligent, brave and loyal.

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    3 Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz)
    Alemania FCI 97 . European Spitz

    Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz)
    Origin: Germany
    Character: Attentive, lively, docile, affectionate
    Weight: 15-20 kg
    Height: 46 cm ± 4 cm.

    Although I do not necessarily suspect it at first glance, the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) it is also extremely robust and weather resistant.

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    4 Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz)
    Alemania FCI 97 - European Spitz

    Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz)
    Origin: Germany
    Character: Intelligent, curious and energetic
    Weight: 7 – 11 kg
    Height: 34 cm ± 4 cm.

    The Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz) is by nature a bit like the old guard dog.

    The Spitz, officially called «German Spitz«, It is a classic breed of dog in Germany and Central Europe.

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    5 Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz)
    Alemania FCI 97 . European Spitz

    Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz)
    Origin:
    Character: Loving and caring
    Weight: 5 – 10 kg
    Height: 20 cm ± 2 cm.

    The Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz) he is a loving and attentive dog, that is very people-oriented.

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    Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz)
    Alemania FCI 97 . European Spitz

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Attentive, lively, docile, affectionate
    Weight: 15-20 kg
    Height: 46 cm ± 4 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 16 years

    Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz)

    Although I do not necessarily suspect it at first glance, the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) it is also extremely robust and weather resistant.

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    History

    While the small and medium varieties of the German Spitz (Pomeranian, Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz) and Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz), Keeshond) were more common among common people in the Middle Ages, the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) , with its impressive and elegant shape, found its way into the homes of the noble and middle classes. The Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) white enjoyed great popularity even among representatives of the English nobility. He "German Spitz» was also able to make a name for itself in America and was supported primarily by German immigrants. In the course of the negative image of Germany after the 1st World War, the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) was renamed "American Eskimo»

    The Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) black, on the other hand, used to be more common in the vineyards of Baden Württemberg. His excellent wakefulness instinct was a great help to the winegrowers in keeping off the grape thieves, both animals and humans, away from the valuable vines.

    According to Gesellschaft zur Erhaltung alter und gefährdeter Haustierrassen e. V. (Society for the Conservation of Ancient and Endangered Breeds of Domestic Animals), to the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) Today it is considered endangered. Over the years 2000 to 2002, for example, there was only 11 Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) blacks in Germany and 38 white dogs. To preserve this breed of enterprising and cheerful dogs, there are initiatives to mate the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) whites and blacks among themselves and to cross them with the Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz) and the Keeshond.

    Physical characteristics

    The Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) is characterized by its special double layer. The long straight top layer looks very bushy due to the thick, padded undercoat and stays away from the body. Particularly striking is the strong horsehair fur collar and the bushy tail that curls over the back. The fox head with the agile eyes and the pointed ears, small and narrow give this Spitz its characteristic appearance.

    With a shoulder height of up to 50 cm and a weight of 15-20 kg, the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) is the second largest representative of the German Spitz after the Keeshond. It breeds in the colors black, White and Brown.

    The males and females of the category «Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) » They are very similar in weight and size. But, the male representatives of the breed mostly appear heavier and larger. This is due to the fact that their coat is slightly longer and therefore appears more voluminous than that of female dogs..

    Character and skills

    The Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) needs a lot of movement and exercise. So, long walks and running games and slides should always be on the agenda. It also, dog sports such as agility, obedience or tracking can bring additional variety to the dog's life and make optimal use of the breed.

    Breed-specific character traits

    The Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) He is very affectionate by nature and would like to accompany his family everywhere.. Staying home alone does not suit them at all and can make dogs experience their grief intensely. As a rule, the more attention and affection a Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) , more comfortable feels. That's why they like to be with the family, since they also get along very well with children. But, of course, every four legged friend, no matter how sociable I am, he also needs his rest. It is important that all members of the family respect these phases, which are usually quite rare with the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) . Thanks to his kind and loving character, many representatives of this breed of dog are also suitable as therapy dogs.

    Although I do not necessarily suspect it at first glance, the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) it is also extremely robust and weather resistant. Due to its distinctive protective instinct, they are also considered ideal guardians for the house and yard. But, without proper training, can become a very barking dog. Through an appropriate workload for each species, good socialization and a consistent but loving upbringing, desirable behavior can be encouraged, that is to say, "don't bark".

    Grossespitz training

    Get enough attention and feel well integrated into family life. As they have almost no hunting instinct, they are usually relatively easy to train and can be recommended for beginners. But, it is important to inform yourself widely about the breed and its requirements beforehand.

    Like all the other spitz, to the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) likes to be in contact with children and loves to play with and protect them. So, fits well in a lively little family, in which there is always something to do and much to discover.

    So that the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) can exercise your favorite activity as a watchdog, The ideal would be to keep it in a house with a patio and garden. If the four-legged friend moves regularly and has mental problems, you can also consider keeping it in a city apartment, as long as there are enough opportunities for exercise nearby.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    FCI breed standard "Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) "

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.09.2019.

    Use:

    Guard and companion dog.



    General appearance:

    TheSpitzThey attract attention for their beautiful separated fur with the presence of a very dense undercoat.. The neck surrounded by an abundant mane and the tail covered with long hair is striking., turned up and spread boldly on the back. The head is similar to that of the fox with diligent eyes and small pointed ears. The ears, placed very close to each other, confer toSpitzhis characteristic relaxed appearance.

    important proportions

    Proportion of 1:1 between the height at the withers and the length of the dog.



    Behavior / temperament:

    TheGerman Spitz is constantly attentive, is active and exceptionally dependent on his master. Learn quickly and can be trained easily. His distrust of strangers and his lack of interest in hunting allow him to be considered the ideal watchman for the house and farm.. Its most notable characteristics are its resistance to weathering., its robustness and longevity.

    Head:

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    Cranial region:
    • Skull: The skull ofSpitzis medium-sized; viewed from above seems to swell back becoming more narrow wedge shaped to the tip of the nose.
    • Depression links (Stop): Little steep until marked, but never abrupt.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Round, small, black; in all theSpitzbrown in color is dark brown in color.
    • Snout: Not very long, Neither coarse nor pointed; It presents a good proportion in relation to the skull (in the Spitz type Keeshond/Wolf, in the large Spitz and medium Spitz the ratio snout/skull is approximately 2/3, in the small Spitz and in theSpitz enano/Pomerania is approximately 2/4).
    • Lips: They are not hanging; they are well bonded and do not form folds in the corners. They are black in all colours, in theSpitzbrown in color are brown in color.
    • Jaws/Teeth: The jaws are normally developed and show a complete scissors bite with 42 teeth, That is, the upper incisors fall closely in front of the lower incisors., teeth being implanted perpendicular to the jaws. InSmall and dwarf spitz/Pomeranian the loss of a few promolars is tolerable. A pincer bite is allowed in all varieties ofSpitz.
    • Cheeks: The cheeks are slightly round and are not prominent.
    • Eyes: The eyes are medium-sized, elongated, a little oblique, dark colored. The eyelids have black pigmentation in all color varieties and are only dark brown in theSpitzof brown variety.
    • Ears: The pointed ears in the shape of a pointed triangle are small and rather closely placed together.. Its inclusion is high. They always remain erect with a rigid tip.

    Neck:

    The neck is moderately long and presents a broad inclusion with shoulders; the neck is slightly convex, without dewlap and covered with a mane shaped collar.

    Body:

    • top line: The top line begins at the tip of the erect ears and passes in a gentle arc over the short, straight back.. The deployed and with abundant fur tail partially covers the back and rounded silhouette.
    • Cross/Back: The high cross falls imperceptibly on the short back, straight and strong.
    • Pork loin: Short, wide and strong.
    • Rump: The rump is short and wide, unexpired.
    • Breast : Deep chest, well arched; the apron is well developed.
    • Bottom line and belly: The chest is expanded as much as possible back; the abdomen is moderately retracted.

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    Tail:

    The tail has a high insertion and a medium length; bends upward from the root and rolls over the back, spreading firmly. Well covered with thick hair. A double loop in the tip of the tail is acceptable.

    Tips

    Former members

    • As a whole: Straight, large on the front.
    • Shoulder: The scapula is long, placed backwards at an angle. The arm, showing almost the same length, with the scapula forms an angle of approximately 90 degrees. Shoulders with good musculature are closely linked with the chest.
    • Arm: Medium length, robust and fully straight on the trunk, covered with long hair in the form of pen in the posterior region.
    • Elbows: The elbow joint is strong, close to the chest without bending inward or outward.
    • Metacarpus: The Metacarpus strong and medium length, forms an angle of approximately 20° in relation to the perpendicular line.
    • Front feet: The front feet are as small as possible, round, compact, as cat with well arched toes feet. Pads and nails are black in all varieties of Spitz, and they are only dark brown on brown dogs.

    Later members

    • As a whole: The hindquarters are very muscular, covered with very long hair up to the Hock joint. The hind limbs are straight and parallel to each other..
    • Thigh and leg: They have approximately the same length.
    • Knee: The knee joint is strong, slightly angled and, during the movement, It does not twist outward or inward.
    • Metatarsus: Medium length, very strong, maintains a position perpendicular to the ground.
    • Rear feet: The hind feet are as small as possible, round, with toes well arched and together, as cat feet. Pads are hard. The color of nails, pads is much darker.

    Movement:

    TheSpitzmoves with enough coordination, with a good push and almost floating in light trot.

    Mantle

    Skin

    The skin should be well attached to the body, without kinking.

    Fur

    TheSpitzThey have a double coat covered with hair: the outer layer is long-haired, straight and separate and the inner layer is short-haired, dense and woolly. The head, ears, anterior surface of the forelimbs and hindlimbs and feet are covered by short, dense hair (velvety). The rest of the body is long and abundant hair. The hair should not be wavy, chino, or form hair, You must not present a stripe on the back. A thick mane covers the neck and shoulders. The rear face of the forelimbs has hair in the form of feathers. The hindquarters should be covered with long hair from the rump to the Hock joint. The queue must be covered with hair is long and abundant.

    Color

    • Wolf Spitz/Keeshond: Grayish.
    • Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) : Negro, brown, white.
    • Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz): Negro, brown, white, orange, grey, other colors.
    • Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz): Negro, brown, White Orange, grey, other colors.
    • Spitz enano/Pomerania: Negro, brown, white, orange, grey, other colors.
    • Black Spitz: The fur of the black Spitz should be dark in the skin as well as internal NAP and the color of the outer layer should be jet black color without any white spot.
    • Brown Spitz: The Brown Spitz should have a uniform dark brown color.
    • White Spitz: The hair should be pure white, no yellowish tones that can often occur in the ears.
    • Spitz anaranjando: The Orange Spitz should have a single uniform colour in the average range of the RAL (Registration International of the color scale).
    • Greyish Spitz/Keeshond: Gray is understood as grey silver with black hair tips. Snout and ears are dark. Around the eyes there is a drawing in the shape of glasses consisting of a delicate black line. (It extends from the outer corner of the eye to the lower part of the inclusion of the ear) or in broken lines and shading that draw short eyebrows, but expressive. Mane and ring shoulders are a tone clear. The anterior and posterior members are grey silver unmarked black below the elbows and knees, except delicate stripes on your fingers (pencilling). The tip of the tail is black. The lower part of the tail and the buttocks are grey Silver clear.
    • Spitz other colours: Under this description all tones are included as: cream-coloured, cream-saber, anaranjado-Sable, black with tan and stained. The spotted must have a white background color. Black stains, brown, gray or orange should be distributed throughout the body.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross

    • Wolf Spitz/Keeshond: 49 cm ± 6 cm..
    • Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) : 46 cm ± 4 cm..
    • Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz): 34 cm ± 4 cm..
    • Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz): 26 cm ± 3 cm..
    • Spitz enano/Pomerania: 20 cm ± 2 cm. (are undesirable specimens measuring less than 18 cm.).

    Weight

    Any variation in the size of theGerman Spitz must have a corresponding variation in its weight.



    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

    • Defects in the Constitution.
    • Head too flat or sharp Apple-shaped.
    • Truffle, eyelids and lips of flesh-colored.
    • Defects in the premolars in Wolf Spitz/Keeshond, Medium and large Spitz.
    • Eyes too big or clear or very outgoing.
    • Defects in the movement.
    • Absence of classic drawing of the face inSpitzgrey.

    ELIMINATING fAULTS

    • Aggressive or fearful dog.
    • Open fontanel.
    • Upper or lower prognathism.
    • Entropion or ectropion.
    • Floppy ears.
    • White spots visible on allSpitznon white.

    Any dog ​​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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    Gray Norwegian Elkhound
    Noruega FCI 242 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

    Origin: Norway
    Character: Very intelligent
    Weight: 18 to 27 kg
    Height: 46 to 53 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

    An advantage of Gray Norwegian Elkhound is that it is a friendly and social dog does not tend to dominate or attack.

    Cazador de Alces Noruego

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    Characteristics "Gray Norwegian Elkhound"

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

    National dog of Norway

    The roots of this Norwegian national dog go back a long way.: already Stone Age finds give evidence of a very similar quadruped. Some cynologists suspect that the current appearance of the breed is very close to that of the first western European domestic dogs. In scandinavia, the Gray Norwegian Elkhound they were used mainly to hunt elk, but also bears, hence its name.

    For a long time the breed was mainly bred in Sweden, where he was called "gray dog". But since 1981 Norway has had the sponsorship: The breed got its current name, The "gray dog" was formally eliminated as a breed in this context.

    In total there are three Moose Hunter dogs: Besides of Gray Norwegian Elkhound, are the Black Norwegian Elkhound and the Jämthund Sueco. The Norwegian gray is the most common: Although rarely seen outside of Scandinavia, he is very popular in his home country and is considered the national dog there.

    Physical characteristics

    The dog Gray Norwegian Elkhound has a very classic look, similar to the first dogs domesticated by humans in Western Europe. The waterproof coat in typical shades of gray, black and white already gives an indication of the Nordic origin of this dog Moose Hunter. But it also has the effect that some laymen at first glance consider it a mixed race with parts of the Huskys. With a maximum height of 52 cm at the withers and a body weight of about 24 kg with compact structure, the Gray Norwegian Elkhound belongs to the medium-sized breeds and is larger than the Black Norwegian Elkhound. The pointy ears are erect and the tail is ideally rolled slightly over the back..

    Character and skills

    The Gray Norwegian Elkhound they are intelligent animal companions with their own personalities. So if you are looking for a four-legged friend who is willing to subordinate, you are wrong with this proud fellow. The breed is considered brave, smart and friendly. To the Gray Norwegian Elkhound they usually like to bark, make sure to control it from when they are puppies. Many Gray Norwegian Elkhound they are therefore very suitable as watchdogs, because they are alerted by strangers – However, it is quite possible that this human-friendly breed will be caressed by a stranger. In an emergency, However, loyal four-legged friends are always ready to defend their loved ones. The Gray Norwegian Elkhound can be well kept as a family dog – whenever I exercise a lot outside. He gets along very well with children and shows his playful side, especially when interacting with them.

    Gray Norwegian Elkhound Training

    Although this breed does not have a submissive nature, is considered easy to create. An advantage is that this friendly and social dog does not tend to dominate or attack. In any case, it is important to have a sufficient workload, because a boring Gray Norwegian Elkhound seek their occupation independently, and this is usually not to the liking of their owners. It also, make sure that from the age of the puppy you work for a good recovery of the hunting dog. You should also take into account the joy of barking when training. Attending a dog training school can support you and your four-legged friend in learning together and also reinforces their social streak in handling conspecifics.

    Gray Norwegian Elkhound Health

    These Norwegian hunters they are considered very robust and hardly prone to genetic diseases. There is a slight predisposition to the eye disease Progressive Retinal Atrophy (ARP) and hip dysplasia – before buying a puppy, Please, talk to the breeder in question, who will be happy to inform you about the health precautions for your farm animals. Exercising and eating a balanced diet is the best way to keep your puppy's joints in shape during old age.. Make sure this dog always has a cool place to stay in the summer – the breed tolerates the cold well, but is considered to be heat sensitive. The Gray Norwegian Elkhound can reach an age of up to 16 years, some even more.

    Gray Norwegian Elkhound Nutrition

    Like every dog, the Gray Norwegian Elkhound you need a balanced diet that is high in meat. So make sure you give a food where meat is at the top of their intake., regardless of whether you choose wet or dry food. The Gray Norwegian Elkhound tend to gain weight quickly, so you should always watch your daily ration and include treats. The manufacturer's instructions are only a rough guide., as metabolism and exercise change your dog's energy needs. So check your partner's weight regularly so you can counter if he gains or loses weight. If you want to reward your dog, use high-quality snacks without sugar or grains. Chunks of freeze-dried meat for dogs are a good example. Dry chews meet your partner's chewing needs. Make sure your four-legged friend always has plenty of drinking water available.

    Gray Norwegian Elkhound Care

    This dog's coat consists of a longer top coat and a dense undercoat.. It is very weather resistant and easy to brush. But, the Gray Norwegian Elkhound you also lose a relatively large amount of hair, especially during coat change twice a year. During this time, you should brush him daily to stop the flood of hair in your home and rid the dog of dead hair. Especially with older animals or if your dog walks mainly on the soft forest floor, you may need to trim the claws regularly. This will prevent your Gray Norwegian Elkhound get hurt if you get stuck with them. If you are not sure, ask your vet to show you how to trim them during checkups – you can usually do the pedicure yourself with special pliers. When brushing your dog's ears, also check that they are not dirty and use a special ear cleaner for dogs if necessary. You can effectively prevent tartar and its consequences by brushing your dog's teeth every day together with a dog toothbrush and an animal-friendly toothpaste.. If you are considering this, you should get your pup used to the ritual around his shiny little teeth.

    Is a Norwegian Elkhound right for me??

    The Gray Norwegian Elkhound still suits hunters well, but he can also be a happy family dog ​​if he has enough outdoor activity. Not a dog for the city. A fenced garden would be an ideal addition to your home.. This breed is not made for living in a small apartment.. Should already have experience with dogs, because although the Gray Norwegian Elkhound be smart and like to learn, will not accept instructions that seem crazy. Here you need the right mix of knowledge and sensitivity. Can get along with cats, but you should have already known them as potential mates at puppy age.

    Like any other four legged friend, keeping this dog requires a not inconsiderable amount of time: Are you prepared to spend a few hours outside with your partner every day, whatever the weather?? It also, estimate costs in advance: In addition to the purchase price and, if required, the basic equipment, there are regular expenses for vet visits, high quality food, as well as the dog's tax and insurance.

    Where can I buy a Norwegian Elkhound?

    If you are looking for a Gray Norwegian Elkhound outside scandinavia, you must have a little patience. So it makes sense to contact the Nordic dog clubs directly., that can help you, for example, to make contacts abroad. Because especially in the far north there are naturally more specimens. In scandinavia, a few 2.000 puppies of the breed see the light of day every year.

    The probability of finding a Gray Norwegian Elkhound adult in animal shelters is extremely low outside of Scandinavia. So, even if you prefer to give an old animal a new home, contact the nordic dog clubs in your country. Possibly the hybrids of the protectors are also questioned, that they will rejoice in a common coexistence with you.

    We wish you a lot of joy with your friendly companion from the far north!

    Images "Gray Norwegian Elkhound"

    Photos:

    1 – Norwegian Elk Hunter gray by https://pxhere.com/en/photo/706371
    2 – Norwegian Elk Hunter gray by https://pxhere.com/en/photo/869691
    3 – Norwegian Elk Hunter gray by https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1336997
    4 – Norvin Son of Storm owned by Nichola Herron. Photo by sannse at the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 29th August 2003 by True / CC BY-SA
    5 – Norwegian Elk Hunter gray by https://pxhere.com/no/photo/1233791
    6 – Gray Norwegian Elk Hunter by https://pixabay.com/es/photos/césped-mamífero-animales-naturaleza-3259673/

    Videos "Gray Norwegian Elkhound"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 5 – Section 2 Nordic Hunting Dogs. ⓘ
    • – AKC – Nordic Hunting Dogs ⓘ
    • – ANKC – Nordic Hunting Dogs ⓘ
    • – CKC – Nordic Hunting Dogs ⓘ
    • – ​KC – Nordic Hunting Dogs ⓘ
    • – NZKC – Nordic Hunting Dogs ⓘ
    • – UKC – Nordic Hunting Dogs ⓘ

    FCI breed standard "Gray Norwegian Elkhound"

    Origin:
    Norway

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    09.08.1999

    Use:

    Hunting dog for moose.



    General appearance:

    It's a typical Spitz, compact body, short and square. Elastic and well-set collar. erect ears. The coat is dense and abundant, but not bristly or long. The tail is tightly curled over the back.

    PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS: Square shaped. The length of the skull corresponds to that of the muzzle.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Without fear, energetic, brave.

    Head:

    Wedge shaped, relatively wide at the level of the ears. Thin.

    Cranial region:
    • Craging: Slightly arched.
    • Dnaso-frontal depression (Stop): Well marked, but not too much.

    facial region:

    • Trufa: black.
    • Horcico: Whether viewed from above or in profile gradually decreases. The nasal helm is straight.
    • Labios: Tight.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Scissor bite. Complete denture.
    • Ojors: They are not prominent and should be dark brown..
    • Obars: High insertion, firm and erect, relatively small. Its length slightly exceeds its width at the base; they are pointed and well mobile.

    Neck:

    Medium length, firm, well upright. Abundant golilla, no loose skin.

    Body:

    Strong, short loin.

    • Línand the top: Straight from the withers to the insertion of the tail.
    • Cruz: Well developed.
    • Espalda: companies, muscular and straight.
    • Itmor: Well developed.
    • Glikeness: Strong and wide.
    • Pecho: Broad and deep; ribs tight.
    • Línlower ea and belly: Almost straight.

    Tail:

    High insertion, strong, relatively short. Dense hair, but without fringes. Tightly curled over the back, but not carried to the side. The tip of the tail cannot be stretched out in adult dogs.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • Apgeneral arience: Strong and firm, straight.
    • Hormbros: Inclined.
    • Brazo: Moderately inclined.
    • Elbows: Well glued, turned neither in nor out.
    • Antarm: Straight, be seen from the front or from the side.
    • Metacarpus: Straight seen from the front, moderately inclined viewed from the side.
    • Pinis previous: Rather small, compact; fingers are directed forward.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • Apgeneral arience: Strong, skinny, muscular. Parallels seen from behind. Moderately angled.
    • Thigh: Muscled and wide.
    • Rodinllto: Moderately angled.Leg: Medium long.
    • Corvejón: Moderately angled.
    • Metatarsus: On the dog in a standing position, the metatarsal should not be located further back than the insertion of the tail.
    • Pinis later: Relatively small, oval, compact. Fingers are directed forward.

    Movement:

    Light, effortless. Parallel, be seen from the front or the back.

    Mantle

    PIEL: companies, no wrinkles on the head.

    • Plink: Medium long; dense outer coat of hair, rough, abundant, without curls. On the head and in the front of the limbs it is short and smooth. It's the longest on the neck, thigh, on the back of the limbs and on the tail. Soft inner fur cover.
    • Colorr: Various shades of gray. The black tips of the hairs on the outer layer determine the hue of the color. Gray is lighter on the chest, the belly, the extremities, at the bottom of the tail, below the tail insertion and on the "harness-like markings". The harness marking is a stripe width of 5 cm that extends from the withers to the elbows and in which the hairs of the outer layer do not have black tips. The ears and the front of the muzzle are dark in color (dark mask). The dark line from the eye to the ear insert limits the mask. The undercoat of hairs is light gray.


    Size and weight:

    Alturto the cross:

    • In males: ideal height: 52 cm..
    • In females: ideal height: 49 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..

    • Round or domed skull.
    • Pointed or short snout.
    • Pinz bite Irregular bite.
    • light eyes.
    • Ears that are too big or wide.
    • Tail too short, not tightly screwed, deviated to one side.
    • flattened feet.
    • Too long or too short undercoat.
    • Brownish or yellowish color. Dark undercoat. Sooty color.
    • White on the tip of the tail; white on chest.
    • Weak or nervous temperament.

    FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • Upper or lower prognathism.
    • Yellow or blue eyes.
    • Not erect ears.
    • Short tail from birth.
    • Spurs on the hind limbs.
    • Any color variation other than gray.
    • Height to the cross 3 cm minus 4 cm more than the ideal height mentioned in the standard.


    N.B.:
    • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles 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. Norsk elghund, Grå norsk elghund, Gray Norwegian Elkhound, Small, Grey Elk Dog, Norwegian Moose Dog, Harmaa norjanhirvikoira (English).
    2. Norwegian Elkhound (French).
    3. Norwegischer Elchhund grau (German).
    4. Elkhound, Norueguês cinza (Portuguese).
    5. Norsk elghund, Norsk elghund grå, Cazador de alces noruego gris, Gray Norwegian elkhound, Small grey elk dog, Norwegian moose dog (español).

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    German Hunting Terrier
    Alemania FCI 103 - Large and medium sized Terriers

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Intelligent and independent
    Weight: 7.5 to 10 kg
    Height: 33 to 40 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Jagdterrier

    The German Hunting Terrier is in no way suitable exclusively as a companion or family dog.

    Content

    History

    The German Hunting Terrier he is a high performance terrier. There are two varieties of it, the of wire hair and the of smooth hair. He is essentially a descendant of Fox Terrier. After World War I, some active hunters broke away from the Club de Fox Terrier to create a breed that would be oriented exclusively to hunting performance. This was successful and thus the German Hunting Terrier Club in 1926. Under the leadership of Dr. Herbert Lackner the new race, the German Hunting Terrier, was established systematically and finally very successfully.

    After a separation from the brood of almost 100 years, you can certainly talk about a new breed today. It also, you can clearly see it in its appearance and also in the nature of this professional hunting dog. But, remained a terrier. One German Hunting Terrier you must be very brave, fearless and defensive. Must be able to work boar hunting without problems, which is one of the most difficult and dangerous tasks a hunting dog can master. Even today the German Hunting Terrier is still a highly prized hunting dog. Has become a versatile hunting assistant. Among other things, It is used very successfully in wild boar hunts., where it excels with amazing performances. His tireless work eagerness and leadership are especially appreciated while hunting..

    The German Hunting Terrier he is fearless and with every fiber of his being he strives to do his job as well as possible. The German Hunting Terrier has been conceived as a breed from birth by hunters for hunters. Therefore, given exclusively to hunters. It is still successfully served today by the "Deutscher Jagdterrier-Club" in the VDH (German Canine Federation). It is exclusively cared for by breeders affiliated with this club. The breed is highly valued and popular with German hunters.

    Physical characteristics

    The German Hunting Terrier it is a small to medium sized dog with a distinctive appearance. He is a high speed terrier. Has an awake expression, well trained and full of tension, which leaves no doubt that you are always ready for an adventure. This is underlined by its wedge-shaped but not pointy skull, his deep and determined eyes and his ears leaned forward.

    The standard briefly describes it:

    The German Hunting Terrier is a small, generally black and red, compact and shapely hunting utility dog.

    The small dog has a height at the cross of 33 to 40 centimeters in both male and female dogs. But, bitches should be a little bit lighter. In males, the weight, is of some 9 to 10 kg, in females 7,5 to 8,5. In the standard it says briefly, according to the proportions, neither too light nor too heavy. The German Hunting Terrierhas always been available in two types of fur: smooth hair, dense, hard and rough or thick straight hair. Its color is black, dark brown or black-gray mottled with red-yellow spots, very well defined clean marks.

    Character and skills

    The German Hunting Terrier is a thoroughbred hunting dog for the practicing hunter. The Hunter Terrier it's a power pack. It's not for people who imagine a potato-trainer. It is by no means exclusively suitable as a companion or family dog.. His history and highly developed hunting skills should also be on the mind of the non-hunter, when you think about keeping German Hunting Terrier as a companion dog. Can be a charming companion and family dog ​​fond of children, but only on the basis of its species-appropriate use as a hunting dog. Here he is shown as a First Class Hunting Helper, who convinces again and again for his performance.

    The German Hunting Terrier it's hard and persistent, easy to handle and calm and especially for a Terrier quite compatible with other dogs. The official FCI standard describes its character in this way:

    The German Hunting Terrier is brave and tough, eager to work and persevere, vital and energetic, reliable, sociable and manageable, neither shy nor aggressive.

    The breed attaches great importance to suitability for hunting, firmness of character, hunting intelligence, fearlessness and low sensitivity. Must be a versatile dog, hard, noisy and water-loving with a pronounced hunting instinct and excellent training ability. Your determination, vitality, high intelligence and close relationship with his master and caretaker make him a very interesting companion, but also demanding.

    Education German Hunting Terrier

    This breed of dog can be very well educated and trained.. The clear announcement and the consequence are the miracle words here based on a respectful and loving relationship with the master or caretaker.. This terrier has been bred for many generations for its performance and good training ability. Only dogs that perform excellently here are used for breeding. For you, as your caregiver, this is both an opportunity and an obligation. With experience, consistency and a clear statement based on a trusting and emotionally positive bond, you can achieve everything with it.

    German Hunting Terrier health and care

    These German hunting terriers are extremely easy to care for. Brushing here and there is enough. His health is very robust.

    Nutrition / Food

    Feeding a German Hunter Terrier has no problems.

    The life expectancy of the German Hunting Terrier

    as a rule, the German Hunting Terrier enjoys a long and vital canine life, often over 12 years.

    Buy German Hunting Terrier

    If you are looking for a German Hunter Terrier, must contact a hunter, Ranger or breeder who is a member of the Club German Hunting Terrier long before I plan to buy one. Dogs are normally only given to hunters. Here and there it can happen that a dog looks for another place. But then you should be able and willing to give him species-appropriate living conditions.. A puppy of this breed of dog costs around 1.000 EUR.

    Images "German Hunting Terrier"

    Photos:

    1 – Jagdterrier by No machine-readable author provided. Richard Huber assumed (based on copyright claims). / Public domain
    2 – German Jagdterrier by Tux-Man / CC BY-SA
    3 – Jagdterrier during dogs show in Katowice, Poland by Lilly M / CC BY-SA
    4 – German Hunting Terrier during dogs show in Katowice, Poland by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
    5 – Jagdterrier during dogs show in Katowice, Poland by Lilly M / CC BY-SA
    6 – Jagdterrier by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA

    Videos "German Hunting Terrier"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Terriers 1 Large and medium-sized terriers. ⓘ
    • – UKC ⓘ

    FCI breed standard "German Hunting Terrier"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    19.03.2015.

    Use:

    Variable utility hunting dog, especially for hunting in burrows or for raising game.



    General appearance:

    It is a useful dog for hunting., small, reddish black, compact and well proportioned.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    • Ratio between chest circumference / height of the cross: chest circumference is 10 to 12 cm greater than the height of the cross.
    • Body length / cross height: the body is a little longer than the height of the cross.
    • Chest depth / cross height: is approximately the 55-60% the height of the cross.


    Behavior / temperament:

    It is spirited and strong, likes work and is constant, full of vitality and temperament, reliable, docile and affable, He is not shy or aggressive.

    Head:

    Elongated, a little wedge-shaped, but not pointy. Muzzle a little shorter than the skull from the occipital protuberance to the frontal-nasal depression.

    Cranial region:
    • Craging: Flat, broad skull between the ears. A little narrower between the eyes.
    • Ston: Poorly developed.

    facial region:

    • Trufa: In relation to the muzzle it should not be too narrow nor too small; should not be divided; always black; if the primary coat color is brown, the truffle can also be that color.
    • Horcico: Powerful, well developed cheeks, deep and strong lower jaw, well delineated chin.
    • Labios: Well adherent and with good pigmentation.
    • Jaw/Bite/Teeth: Teeth are big. The jaw is powerful and has a perfect scissor bite, regular and complete, in which the upper incisors overlap the lower incisors without leaving space, and the teeth are upright in the maxilla. Should have 42 teeth according to the dental formula.
    • Ojors: dark, small, oval, sunken; with attached eyelids and determined expression.
    • Obars: Semi-upright so that the tips adhere lightly to the head, high insertion, not very small, “V” shaped.

    Neck:

    Strong, not too long, right next to the body; widens toward insertion with shoulders.

    Body:

    • Línand the top: Straight.
    • Cruz: Marked.
    • Espalda: Strong, straight, not too short.
    • Pork loin: He has strong musculature.Rump: Very muscular, flat.
    • Torrax: Deep, well arched ribs, not very wide; long sternum; the ribs, well bowed, directed back.
    • Línand the bottom: Forms an elegant backward arch, short and firm flanks, slightly retracted belly.

    Tail:

    With good insertion in the long rump, shortened by about a third of its length. Can be carried slightly less upright than vertically straight, must not be leaning on the back. (In countries where laws prohibit tail docking, it can remain natural and in that case it must be carried horizontally or in the form of a saber).

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS

    • Apgeneral arience: The forelimbs, front views, straight and parallel are observed; from the sides they look plumb under the body. The distance from the floor to the elbow is almost the same as from the elbow to the withers.
    • Hormbros: Long scapula, well oblique and directed backwards; muscular shoulders. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
    • Brazo: It is as long as possible, slim with good muscles.Elbows: Glued to the body, no deviations outwards or inwards. Good angulation between the arm and forearm.
    • Antarm: Delgado, vertical, with robust bones.
    • Articulation of the carpus: Strong.
    • Metacarpus: Slightly leaning forward, skeleton rather robust than fragile.
    • Pinis previous: Frequently wider than later ones, with fingers close together, and thick enough pads, hard, strong and well pigmented. Feet are placed on the floor in parallel; no deviations outwards or inwards both when standing and during movement.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • Apgeneral arience: Viewed from behind they are straight and parallel. They have good angulations between the thigh and the leg, as well as between the leg and the metatarsus. Strong bones.
    • Thigh: Long, wide and muscular.
    • Rodinllto: Strong, with good angulation between the thigh and the leg.Leg: Long, muscular and tendon.
    • Atibio-tarsal articulation: Strong and deep.
    • Metatarsus: Short and vertical.
    • Pinis later: Oval, almost round, with fingers close together and pads thick enough, hard, strong and well pigmented. They step in parallel both standing and in motion and do not show deviations towards the inside or outside.

    Movement:

    It covers the ground, with good progress and momentum; is fluid; fore and hind limbs are kept straight and parallel, no strides.

    Mantle

    PIEL: Thick, very attached, without forming folds.

    MANTLE

    Plink: Rough fur, hard, dense and straight or straight and straight hair.

    Colorr: Color is black, dark brown or grayish black mixed with clean markings, well outlined reddish yellow over the eyes (eyebrows), snout, chest, limbs and around the anus. A light or dark mask is also allowed; a small white mark is tolerated on the chest and on the fingers.



    Size and weight:

    Height of the cross:

    • Males: 33 to 40 cm.
    • females: 33 to 40 cm.

    Weight: Acorresponds to the relation with the height, not too light and not too heavy.



    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.

    FALTAS GRAVES:

    • Narrow skull; narrow or pointed snout.
    • Fleeing Jaw, close.
    • Weak teeth, any irregular position of the incisor
    • light eyes, too big or prominent.
    • erect ears, floating, too thick, insertion too low
    • Steep anterior limb
    • Overdue or carp back, too short.
    • Short sternum.
    • Sill seen from the front too narrow or wide.
    • Steep hind limb, too high.
    • Elbows strongly turned in or out.
    • Fingers too close together or apart; cow hocks, in the shape of an “O” or in a narrow position, both standing and moving.
    • crushed feet, cat feet, hare foot.
    • Tail tilted forward, insertion too low, hanging tail.
    • Short hair, woolly, fine, not adhered to the skin.
    • Hairless belly and inner thighs

    FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • Atypical dogs
    • Upper or lower prognathism, deflected bite, partial or complete clamp bite, crossbite, irregularly placed teethon the top and/or bottom line, absence of teeth except M3.
    • Lack of pigmentation.
    • Entropion, ectropion, different colored eyes (anisochromia), blue or splattered eyes
    • Unauthorized coat colors
    • Height at the withers less than 33 cm and greater than 40 cm..


    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.
    • Itlatest changes are in bold.

    TRANSLATION: Brígida Nestler.
    Technical supervision: SR. Miguel A. Martínez.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Deutscher Jagdterrier, German Jagdterrier, German Hunting Terrier, German Hunt Terrier, Jagdterrier (English).
    2. Jagdterrier (French).
    3. Jagdterrier (German).
    4. Jagdterrier (Portuguese).
    5. Terrier alemán de caza, Terrier alemán (español).

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