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Waterside Terrier
Inglaterra FCI 7 - Large and medium-sized Terrier

Waterside Terrier

The Waterside Terrier or Airedale Terrier (as well, call: Bingley Terrier, King of Terriers), It is a large, strong dog breed belonging to the Group Terrier.

It is of British origin, of the Yorkshire region. It is believed that he descended from a cross between the Otterhound, otter hunter optimal, and the Old English Terrier. The breeding of these animals began in the mid-nineteenth century.

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Sausage dog
Germany FCI 148 - Dachshund

Dachshund

The Sausage dog ("badger dog" in German), also called Dachshund, Dackel or Dog sausage, It is a breed of dog in German.

Its peculiar physiognomy is due to a genetic mutation known as bassetism, that is provided with copies of a few very short limbs relative to the size of the body.

There are engravings of old Egypt where are short-legged dogs. But, race as we know it comes from the selection of hounds affected Germans from bassetismo, very suitable for rabbit-hunting, Hare, Badger and other prey into Burrows. Is believed to be the oldest variety of short hair; varieties of hard and long hair then arose through the crossing with the Griffon and Epagneul races, respectively.

Sausage dog

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Berger de Brie
Francia FCI 113 - Sheepdogs

The Berger de Brie It is an excellent race to raise with children of all ages.

Briard

The Berger de Brie or Briard is a breed dog, one of the many existing breeds of dogs pastors. Its origin is French. The history of the Briard has already some centuries… Charlemagne, Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette, they all had a dog of this breed.

Some theories say that, the Briard is descended from Asian dogs brought to the region by the barbaric invasions that attacked Europe during the middle ages.

This former guardian of sheep and shepherd has also been used, as well, by the French Navy as Sentinel, messenger and in search of wounded soldiers because of his fine sense of hearing. They were used in the first world war in an indiscriminate way to bring them to extinction. This breed is still used as guardian and Shepherd of herds, as well as as a pet.

They became popular just after the ยซParis Dog Show" from 1863, in large part due to an improvement in the appearance of animal achieved by crossing with the Beauceron and the Barbet.

It is believed that they take their name from the French province of Brie, Although the animal not probably comes from this town. Currently, the population of shepherds of Brie is slowly recovering. It is believed that this breed is related to the Berger Picard.

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Treeing Walker Coonhound
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Treeing Walker Coonhound

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History

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, It is a breed of dog American descendant of the English Foxhound What, was first recognized as a separate caste from the varieties of Coonhound in the year 1945.

The race began when a stolen dog of unknown origin, Nickname "Tennessee Lead ยซ, He crossed with the dog of Mr Thomas Walker in the 19th century, responsible for importing the Foxhound English to Virginia in 1742.

Physical characteristics

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, they are extremely fast dogs, agile and tireless in the search for traces. They are very vocal, they have a special bark that allows their owners to easily identify their dogs at great distances.

The Treeing Walker Coonhound has a powerful and agile body. The height of the males is of 56 to 69 cm and the females of 50 to 64 cm., they weigh between 45 and 50 kg. The ears are large compared to the head. The upper lip hangs below the lower jaw.. The Forelegs are long, straight and thin. The layer of hair is smooth and glossy and colors can occur in different combinations of cinnamon and white, black and white. Then, It may be bicolor or tricolor (the tricolour is the color preferred by breeders).

To come in color white and cinnamon, It should never be called "red", to distinguish them from the Redbone Coonhound.

Character and skills

While it is very affectionate with people, the right thing for a dog of this kind is to have a life open-air, with full freedom of action, as he suffers much still locked.

Although generally not considered suitable to live in apartments, the Treeing Walker Coonhound, It can accommodate home life, where are them many opportunities to exercise outdoors.

In general, they are very obedient (If they are well trained) but the moment an attractive smell crosses them... it's like a Beagle or Basset Hound, they do not already recognize borders. It is essential to a dog of this breed, have serious training to include part of it in an open area, without cars or other potential dangers. This strong instinct of monitoring, is that has made them popular as hunting dogs, We must not forget its nature.

They can be very skilled to capture small rodents such as squirrels, roof rats, possums and skunks. As well, of course, as the main characteristic of the Coonhound, in general, He is known for its ability to draw prey hiding in a tree like raccoons, Wildcats, cougars and bears...

Usually, they are easy to train, excellent and healthy pets if they are well ejercitados. Education must be constant, because the Treeing Walker Coonhound they are extremely intelligent and will make the most of gaps in the training regimen. In various prove who made scholars of race, tested surprised how these dogs have been able to use objects as levers or tools and, in other cases they have changed the environment to perform a task (for example, move a piece of furniture to ride roughshod over a door).

They are very intelligent and independent, If they get bored or even for pure entertainment will try to steal items from the home that they are attractive, and they will hide them somewhere, It will be normal to find treasures hidden for any corner of the House.

He makes a splendid companion dog for an owner willing to give him proper exercise.. Because this breed requires intense exercise to match its energy level, the Treeing Walker Coonhound they can't settle for simple walks in the neighborhood, need to run freely.

most dogs Walker are able to jump the fences of 1,8 m, so a security system suitable to our yard will be necessary.

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, It is very sweet and loves to be with children, but due to his inexhaustible energy sometimes, They can be a bit rough..., because a proper education is needed, to learn to control your body. It is a balanced dog is good with other dogs that can live in the House.

Once attached to the home, it will be very difficult to get our beautiful Treeing Walker Coonhound, out of our beds, the sofa or beside the fireplace. They love to sleep in after a long day, and they are the best companions to watch television.

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Wicklow Terrier
Irlanda FCI 302 . Large and medium sized Terriers

Glen of Imaal Terrier

The Wicklow Terrier It is a breed of dog of Terrier type and one of the four Irish varieties of Terrier. It is also known as the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier or Wicklow Terrier and it is a rare breed.

Its origin is in the Glen of Imaal in the county wicklow, Ireland, the breed was recognized in 1934 by the Irish Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club in 2004.

The race took place during the reign of Elizabeth I, who hired French and mercenaries to end the civil unrest in Ireland. After the conflict, many of these soldiers settled in the area of Wicklow, bringing with them their dogs, He met with the Terrier of the area, giving rise to the Glen of Imaal Terrier.

At first they were dogs used for grazing and the eradication of animal, understood โ€“then- as pests, the Fox, the Badger and Otter. It is a great Tracker.

The Glen of Imaal Terrier, nowadays it is a rare breed. It is a very intelligent and energetic dog who need a responsible master, firm and much discipline. It is a very confident dog, not afraid of anything, they are very loyal to their masters, but they may become aggressive if they do not receive adequate training. They tend to be docile and calm, If not causes them. But calm!! There is no record of damage caused by these dogs.

It is a very intelligent dog, learn quickly if you receive an adequate education, and if so, the aggressiveness, disappears.
Their coat is double layer, a gentle to the skin, and another one takes out is which protects it from the inclement weather. An outstanding feature of this breed is that, they do not move the fur.

The color is type wheat, It may be striped with a bluish-black (from puppy), but as the dog moves in age the hair is ineffectual all, color wheat.

In general, Glen of Imaal Terrier is a very strong and healthy dog. They may live 15 years or more.

Wicklow Terrier

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Lรถwchen
Francia FCI 233 . Little Lion Dog

Lรถwchen

The Lรถwchen It is the breed of dog that once had the honour to, as the Portuguese water dog and the Havanese, be regarded as the rarest dog in the world. Even today, the race, in general, It has less one hundred new registrations each year around the world.

Despite the fact that this dog may be linked with the Bichรณn Frise, the history of the Lรถwchen remains obscure. The little lion "dog" is seen in many works of art with dogs already in the century 16, but it is not clear whether these were all dogs like the Lรถwchen, or simply small dogs of the Bichon type that were trimmed in a lion cut.

It is one of ancient race, that was found in many countries already in the century 16. Modern sources of the breed are Belgium, France and Germany, enthusiasts of race at the end of the century 19.

The Lรถwchen is one of the Bichon breeds., It has a long and silky coat that, It occurs in a lion cut. This means that frogs legs them, the hind legs, Paws (except in the ankle bracelets), and the first third of the tail, close of the body shaves, and the rest of the layer that is natural to give the appearance of a lion.

It is a small dog, they are considered by some registries as dogs in the Toy group, and they have been long time fellow of the Royal courts.

The appearance of the Lรถwchen is one of its most important characteristics, wide snout, wide skull, lively round eyes and ears pendulantes. The head, in proportion to the body, It is not too big nor too small, but that helps highlight the friendly personality, fair, and lioness of Lรถwchen.

The hair should not be thin and soft as a Bichon Frisรฉ, but corrugated, with a mixture of thick hair, among the fine. A hard Terrier hair or smooth Bichon Frisรฉ, something in between.

The weight of the Lรถwchen in males ranges from 5.4 to 8.1 kg and females in 4.5 to 6.8 kg. The height in the males is of 30 to 35,6 cm and the females of 28 to 33 cm..

The life expectancy of a Lรถwchen, round the 12-14 years.

The Lรถwchen is a friendly dog, happy. Dogs of this breed are playful and active, and very intelligent. It is an excellent pet for families with children.

Dogs breeds: Lรถwchen

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Bordeaux Mastiff
Francia FCI 116 - Molossoid - Dogo

The Bordeaux Mastiff It is very faithful to its owner and loving with children.

Mastรญn de de Burdeos

The Bordeaux Mastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux) is of French origin, is part of the large family of Mastiffs that even being of medium size turns out to be a dog of great strength and power, as a firm and determined to make it a great guard dog.

It is one of the most ancient French breeds, coming from the Eastern mastiffs arrived in Europe with the barbarian hordes. In more recent times, other races have contributed to the definition of this: the Mastiff, the English Bulldog, and the German Dogue.

The Bordeaux Mastiff is also called the "Doge of Bordeaux".

Otros nombres: Dogo de Burdeos / Dogue de Bordeaux / Bordeauxdogge

Crupo 2 / Section 2 – molosoids and mountain dogs.

Dogs breeds: Bordeaux Mastiff

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Whiptail
Irlanda FCI 124 . Water Dogs

Irish Water Spaniel

The Whiptail (Irish Water Spaniel) It is a water dog and one of the oldest breeds of Spaniel dog. in addition, is one of the rarest, being known, times, as the "clown" of the Spaniel.

Although all the theories of origin of the race point to Ireland, the origin of the breed remains unknown. It is possible that more than one of the oldest breeds of Spaniel are involved in its origin, but it is something that is not known for sure.

There is no knowledge of the ancestors of the Irish Water Spaniel, as the father of the breed, Justin McCarthy from Dublin, left no records of this.

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