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Blue Lacy
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States
Character: Active and niñeros
Weight: 11 to 20 kg
Height: 46 to 53 cm.
Life expectancy:

Blue Lacy

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

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Characteristics "Blue Lacy"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed «« 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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Need for exercise ⓘ
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Social need ⓘ
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Home ⓘ
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Health ⓘ
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Cat friendly ⓘ
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Intelligence ⓘ
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Versatility ⓘ
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joy ⓘ
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Blue Lacy history

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

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

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Russian Hunting Sighthound
Rusia FCI 193 . Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds.

Galgo Ruso

The Russian Hunting Sighthound or Borzoi, It is a breed of dog developed in Russia.
It descends from the Arabian greyhound being similar to a Russian sheepdog. Formerly known as the Russian Greyhound, It was originally bred to hunt wolves and hares. It is graceful, strong and fast, reaching a height of between 66 and 79 cm and a weight from 25 until 48 kg.

It has a long and narrow head, small ears. Its tail is long and stooped and his coat is silky and it can be smooth or slightly curly. It is almost always white with dark spots. It is notorious for its elegant appearance. The Russian Greyhound or Borzoi had its moment of greatest glory in the Court of the Tsars where it was bred with great mastery to be used in hunting the Siberian wolf..

It is a good Hunter of small animals, It is an affectionate and obedient dog with the master but, very distrustful with strangers, to the extent of showing aggression and even bite.

As all greyhounds, It also adapts to live in the House on condition of having large spaces where to move with great freedom.

Among all the Greyhound, The Borzoi is certainly the most "noble" both for its characteristics and its gait.

It presumably descended from the Egyptian hound and there are no accurate data on its occurrence in Russia.

But he knows, by writings dated to the year 1200, It was already used for hunting Hare and other larger animals.

For centuries it has been the dog of the families of the nobility and of the tsars. You can say without a doubt, that the Grand Duke Nicholas he was the largest breeder of this breed and used to kennel around a hundred of these magnificent dogs.

The fall of the Tsars and the Russian nobility, was the cause of the almost total disappearance of this breed from its country of origin, However, It is quite widespread in Europe and America.

His first appearance in England took place about a century ago, when Tsar Alexander II gave him a pair of Borzoi to Queen Victoria.

Exists in all colors but the most appreciated are the white uniform, White with grey spots, Red and atigradas. Unlike other races, the white spots should not have very defined limits, but window gradually with the other colors. The hair is long, with silky reflections, corrugated and big curls. Smooth on the head, in the ears and in front of the extremities. You can be absolutely white, or white with yellow spots, Orange, red, atigradas, grey.

The appeal of the males is of 70 to 82 cm., in females it decreases approximately 5 cm..

  • Alternative names: Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound / Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya / Psovoi / Russischer wondhund
  • Group 10 / Section 1 – Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds

Dogs breeds: Russian Wolfhound


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

Origin: United Kingdom
Character: Faithful and intelligent
Weight: 20 to 25 Kg
Height: 56 to 61 cm.
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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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Dogs breeds: Waterside Terrier


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Sausage dog
Germany FCI 148 - Dachshund

Origin: Germany
Character: Outgoing and playful
Weight: Max. 9 kg
Height: 30 to 35 cm.
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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

Origin: France
Character: Protective and friendly
Weight: Approx.. 34 Kg
Height: 56 to 68.5 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

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 «Paris 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

Origin: United States
Character: energetic and smart
Weight: 45 to 50 kg
Height: 50 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy:

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 «, 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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Swedish Elkhound
Suecia Jämthund

Elkhound Sueco

The Swedish Elkhound, also called Jämthund, It is a breed of dog of Spitz type of Northern Europe. Jämthund is an eponym of Jämtland, central province of Sweden.

This race, of similar appearance to the Wolf, It was recognized by the FCI from 1946, due to the intensive work of Aksel Lindström and others. Prior to that, the Jämthund and the Norwegian Elkhound were seen as the same breed.

Read all about the race by clicking on: Jämthund.

Swedish Elkhound

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