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Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Bélgica FCI 15 . Sheepdogs

Pastor Belga Groenendael

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

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History

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Physical characteristics

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

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

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

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

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

Character and skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Otros nombres:

Belgian Sheepdog / Chien de Berger Belge.


FCI standard of the breed "Belgian Shepherd Groenendael"

FCIFCI - Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
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Brazilian Mastiff
Brazil FCI 225 - Molossoid - Dogo

Mastín Brasilero

The Brazilian Mastiff with their masters and the family is docile, obedient and tolerant with children.


The Brazilian Mastiff (also known as: Fila Brasileiro, Fila Dog and Cabeçudo Boiadeiro or Brazilian Mastín) It is a breed of dog of Brazil of large and imposing appearance. For his temper, He is considered one of the best guardian.

This breed was created from the old Bulldog cross (aggressive temperament), English mastiff (body strength and vigour to bite) and of the Bloodhound (large capacity of smell to track).

Otros nombres: Fila Brasileño / Cão de Fila / Cabeçudo Boiadeiro / Mastín Brasilero.

Crupo 2 / Section 2 – molosoids and mountain dogs.

Dogs breeds: Brazilian Mastiff

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Griffon Bruxellois
Bélgica FCI 80 . Griffons

Grifón de Bruselas

The Griffon Bruxellois is known to have a big heart, and a strong desire to snuggle and spend long hours with their caregiver.

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History

The Griffon Bruxellois, semi-long hair variety, It is the oldest of the Belgian Griffons. It is said to descend from Smousje, a small rough-haired Brussels dog that was used to hunt rats.. Was before 1880 when the selection and improvement of this breed began in Brussels. Crosses were made between the Barbet, the Stable griffon, the Affenpinscher, el Yorkshire Terrier, the Pug and the Cavalier King Charles spaniel (ruby fur; solid red). Presented for the first time in Brussels at 1880, three years later a first standard of the Griffon Bruxellois, which was modified in 1904 to lead to the final version. A first breed club was then created in Great Britain in 1887, and then in the United States in 1945. The breed is recognized by the FCI since 1954.

Like all Grifones belgas, the Griffon Bruxellois was especially popular in the early 20th century, thanks above all to the interest shown by Queen Marie Henriette of Belgium. However, the two world wars brought the breed to the brink of extinction. It only owes its survival to the efforts of enthusiasts., especially the british. In fact, hardly any left Griffon Bruxellois in Belgium at the end of WWII.

Today, is a dog that is still relatively rare.

It is in Great Britain where Griffons are more widespread, while in the rest of Europe, the population is still very low.

The AKC registered its first Griffon Bruxellois in 1910. If not for the dedication of the American and British enthusiasts, the race might not have survived.

The Griffon Bruxellois gained millions of new fans in 1997, when a rogue Griffon Bruxellois named Jill outshone Jack Nicholson in the hit movie “As Good As It Gets“.

Physical characteristics

The Griffon Bruxellois is a small companion dog, Intelligent, balanced, alert, proud and robust, almost square in constitution, with good bone, but also elegant in his gait and complexion, drawing attention with his almost human expression.

Fur:

The Griffon Bruxellois has a hard coat with undercoat. The coat is naturally rough, slightly wavy, not curly, but yes skinny. The coat should be long enough to allow the structure to be seen. A coat that is too long damages the silhouette and is not sought after. A silky or woolly coat is a serious fault. The Petit Brabançon has a short coat. The coat is rough, closed and bright, and does not exceed 2 cm..

Color: Red, reddish; a little black is tolerated in head decoration.

In the three races (Griffon belge, Griffon Bruxellois and Petit Brabançon) some white hair is tolerated on the chest, but it is not sought.

Weight:

Of 3,5 to 6 kg.

Character and skills

The Griffon Bruxellois is balanced, alert and proud. With an assertive character and a certain ego, not necessarily suitable in the presence of very young children. In fact, will not appreciate being abused. On the other hand, it will be a very good companion for slightly older children. It also, gets along very well with other animals.

neither shy nor aggressive, the Griffon Bruxellois he is very vigilant and attached to his master. Above all, he needs to be close to his family, and is perfectly suited to apartment living. It also, have a moderate need for exercise: a daily walk is enough for him. This also makes him a suitable dog for an older person, if it is willing to provide the necessary maintenance. With more reason, by not supporting loneliness, will certainly prefer a very available master, with whom you can share games and emotions.

Last, it is a very funny and expressive animal, what will the happiness of home do. Some say that their mimicry is similar to that of a human or a monkey.

Education

In general, they seem to pick up tricks quickly and love to practice them when their attention is drawn to them. to him Griffon Bruxellois loves agility tests, in which they stand out. With his appearance of “mad king” in her fur coat, they can be fun and upbeat if given enough love. As it is a breed that tends to become more attached to a single member of the family, he will have to be accustomed to meeting as many people as possible from a young age so that he does not become excessively protective.

They are not troublemakers, but problems can arise if they become too dependent. They do not like to be alone for a long time because they immediately miss their master. Your love of the game makes it easy to bond. They love to play fetch and seem to be inexhaustible when it comes to having fun.. Once they have tired, they snuggle in your lap and take a well-deserved nap. They need a short leash walk every day, or just the chance to frolic outside, but they don't need a lot of exercise. Recovery usually works very well.

Health

Although the Griffon Bruxellois it is a generally healthy dog, with an estimated life of fourteen years, is nevertheless predisposed to certain hereditary genetic diseases such as displasia coxofemoral, the medial patella dislocation and the respiratory obstruction syndrome. It is also subject to hydrocephalus, “aberrant eyelashes” (distichiasis and trichiasis) and skin allergies.

Grooming

For your maintenance, daily brushing is necessary. It is also advisable to groom him regularly and monitor the condition of his eyes and the folds of his face.

His tough fur must be plucked, that is to say, dead hairs must be removed by hand. It is advisable to entrust this removal to a dog groomer.


Breeders of the breed "Griffon Bruxellois"

Characteristics "Griffon Bruxellois"

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1 – “Griffon Bruxellois” by The original uploader was Dan9186 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – “Griffon Bruxellois” – Riga, Baltic Winner -2013, 9-10 Nov by Thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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6 – European Dog Champion “Griffon Bruxellois” 2010 by Ger Dekker

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • FCI – Groupo 9 – Section 3.1 “Griffons”
  • AKCSporting


FCI breed standard "Griffon Bruxellois"

FCIFCI - Griffon Bruxellois
Griffon

Alternative names:

    1. Griffon, Griff, Bruss (English).
    2. Griffon bruxellois (French).
    3. Griffon bruxellois (German).
    4. (Portuguese).
    5. Griffon bruxellois (español).

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Bernese Hound
Suiza FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

Bernese Hound

The Bernese Hound It is mainly used for hunting hare.

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History

The Swiss Hound has a very ancient origin. Its existence in Switzerland since the time of the Romans is verified thanks to a mosaic discovered in Avanches that represents hunting dogs whose characteristics coincide with the varieties of Swiss Hound. In the 15th century it was appreciated by Italian fans and in the 18th century by the French due to its extraordinary ability to hunt hare.. Its original local breeding was probably influenced by French small game dogs brought to Switzerland by mercenaries.. In the year 1882 a standard was established for each of the five existing varieties of Swiss Hound. In 1909 These standards were revised, confirming the total disappearance of the Thurgau Hound. The 22 in January of 1933 established a uniform standard for the 4 Swiss Hound varieties. The original variety of Jura Hound type St. Hubert has disappeared today.

There are four varieties of Swiss Hound:

Photo: Bernese Hound during dogs show in Katowice, Poland by Lilly M, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

In the Bernese Hound the coat is white with black spots or saddle, sometimes slightly mottled. Light to dark beige marks the upper part of the eyes, cheeks, the inner side of the ears and around the anus.

▷ Male weight: 15 to 20 kg
▷ female weight: 15 to 20 kg
▷ The size of the male: 49 to 59 cm.
▷ female size: 49 to 59 cm.

Character and skills

The Bernese Hound he is alive and passionate. Its sensitivity is valued as positively as its ease of use and its attachment to the dog handler. When you follow a clue, expansive and fluid movements are noticeable, as well as the good thrust of the hindquarters. You can feel strength, stamina and temperament, so her fine nose is closely tied to the track.

Acute smell is atypical for Bernese Hound, whose passion for hunting is so tireless that the dog handler must prevent the dog from exaggerating beforehand. Otherwise, the dog chases the prey until he catches it himself. Diligent search is desirable, but the dog, except when used in the pack, must always remain in the hand of his guide.

While the Bernese Hound he was used in his homeland mainly as a lone deer hunter, foxes and hares; In western Switzerland, wild boar hunts are also carried out with hound dogs. In France and Italy they are more likely to continue to be used for herd hunting of hare, wild boar and deer.

In Switzerland, the Bernese Hound They are mainly used for patent and district hunting. In patent hunting, three to six hunters usually form a hunting party. They are distributed among the different posts and the dogs are tied simultaneously at a previously agreed time. This promotes the independent search of each dog and also the pursuit of hares or deer as a lone hunter.. For the hunt to be successful, the hunter must know which path the game will take to be able to shoot it with a shotgun at a maximum distance of 30 m.
During a hunt on hunting ground there are large groups of up to 30 hunters. The hunt leader distributes the hunters in different positions, while a hunter goes on the hunt with all the dogs, and finally hold all the dogs at once. Here the hunt leader must know how the game flees and, therefore, distribute hunters' positions. While hunting in the hunting ground, the hare, the deer and sometimes also the fox are shot from a maximum distance of 30 m.

Off the hunt, the Bernese Hound he is a nice and quiet family member. with whom you are closely linked.

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Berner Laufhund
Berner Laufhund

Type and recognitions:

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

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  • FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds.
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FCI breed standard "Bernese Hound"

FCIFCI - Bernese Hound
Hound

Varieties of “Swiss hounds”

The four varieties of Swiss Hounds have their own specific hunting characteristics.:

– The Bernese Hound, with her beautiful throat (“the howler of the Jura”), demanding, mainly used for hares;
– The “Jura Hound“, an excellent recuperator
– The Lucerne Hound, reminiscent of Small Blue Gascony, he is an active and passionate dog that hunts deer very well;
– The “Schwyz Hound”, less widespread outside of Switzerland, is reserved for rabbits and hares.

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Belgian Shepherd Laekenois
Bélgica FCI 15 . Sheepdogs

Pastor Belga Laekenois

The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois It is the oldest sheepdog and the rarest variety of “Belgian Shepherd”.

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History

The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a dog inside the 4 varieties into which the Belgian Shepherd. The name of Laekenois it is due to the Laeken neighborhood, located in the Belgian city of Brussels where was selected.

The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois originated as a sheep herding dog at Laeken Royal Castle.

In addition to his pastoral leadership, This dog was used as a guard dog for example, when the shepherds put the sun to dry the clothes, the Belgian Shepherd Laekenois I was in charge of guarding it.

Although it is not one of roles than most proud can feel the human being, It was also used as Messenger dog during the first and the second world war. I head this paragraph like this because we have enough information about what dogs have suffered throughout our history, at some stinking date.

Until the advent of dog shows in the year 1900, the four varieties could be mixed indiscriminately, in those days there were no classifications as they are now.

It is very difficult to try to delve into the history of the variety of Belgian Shepherd Laekenois because all four varieties share a common history, with different but common avatars.

What we do know is that the Belgian Shepherd Laekenois, In addition to be considered the oldest breed of dog is the rarest variety within the Belgian shepherds dog breed.

Anyway, If someone wants to deepen in the history of these precious dogs, You can read the entry dedicated to the race Belgian Shepherd.

Physical characteristics

Along with the Malinois, Groenendael and the Tervueren shares the same standard and differs only in the type, length and color of hair.

Just like all the Belgian Shepherd, the Laekenois is one of medium-sized and proportionately square.

It is a dog of harmonious proportions and rustic air. In comparison with the German Shepherd, for example, is more agile, Lightweight and small.

They have the ears triangular and rigid, the tail it is long and usually falls when it is at rest and when they are in action, in high.

The eyes in, the four varieties, Belgian Shepherd are small and dark.

The most significant feature of the Laekenois, is your hard, tawny fur, pretty hairy and with out aspect.

The the mantle Brown intermingled with black but configuring a homogeneous color (carborane Brown). Most of the most prestigious kennel clubs admit within the standard a somewhat more prominent black shading on the snout and tail..

As well, supports a small white patch on the chest and should be darker mask.

finally insist, in terms of physical and structural characteristics, the four varieties share a standard and the only thing that differs radically is in the type of coat.

In so far as the temperament, If there are certain differences but not significant.

Character and skills

The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a dog lively, always alert, obedient and very fell. He is brave, Intelligent.

in your country of origin, in general, dogs Belgian Shepherd, They are often used as police dogs.. But nowadays, they have gained much popularity as a family dog.

Within the family, is a dog playful and joyful always seek contact with the children, She loves.

The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois, they can compete in agility, obedience, show, flyball, tracking, and it can be trained to compete in herding trials.

But of the four varieties, to be the dog that has the least spectacular mantle, Everytime unimportant in contests and movie buff general worldwide.

Observations

There is a little exemplary nervous that usually give some problem in defense work because they have an excess of mistrust, but with good training there will be no problem.

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Otros nombres:

Belgian Laekenois / Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laeken) / Chien de Berger Belge / Berger Belge Laekenois


FCI standard of the breed "Belgian Shepherd Laekenois"

FCIFCI - Belgian Shepherd Laekenois
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Dogue de Bordeaux
Francia FCI 116 - Molossoid - Dogo

Dogo de Burdeos

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

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History

The Dogue de Bordeaux, it is a medium to large size molossian from France. The Molossoid type has been known since ancient times and played a considerable role in various cultures of the ancient world.. The Babylonians carved their molosser out of granite. They served rulers like Hammurabi as war dogs. Molosses are strong and heavy dogs. They have a commanding head with a short snout and long lips.. The ears are usually worn hanging. According to the traditions of antiquity in words and images, the main characteristics of the molossian have remained essentially the same for thousands of years.

The range of their tasks in the service of man has also remained constant for a long time. The ancestors of the Dogue de Bordeaux served as a hunting dog for large, well-fortified game, especially as a saupacker. They had to catch and corral the dangerous boar until the hunter could kill it with the boar feather, a special spear. This required speed, resistance, much courage and strength. The Dogue de Bordeaux served and continues to serve today as a guard and protection dog. In the Middle Ages it was used for the arenas of animal fighting. Large and small mollusks have always been scattered across Europe. The Dogue de Bordeaux was created as an independent breed with the emergence of modern dog breeding as a separate breed of dog. In 1863 The first French dog show was held at the Paris Acclimatization Garden.

The Dogue de Bordeaux it was already shown there under its current name. The name must be derived from the fact that these dogs were most often seen in the butcher shops of the city of Bordeaux.. At that time the Dogue de Bordeaux they were not so big however, heavy and as wrinkled as today. The monochromaticity required today was also missing. The award-winning male in Paris in 1883, “Battle”, he had a wrinkle-free head with a black mask. The Dogue de Bordeaux often had to suffer the political turmoil of mankind. During the French Revolution in 1789 was almost exterminated, because he was considered the dog of the rich. During the two world wars, the dogs had to suffer so much that their breed was endangered after the wars. Since the decade of 1960 has been experiencing a new boom. To revive the race, it is said that they were crossed with the St. Bernard shorthair.

Physical characteristics

The Dogue de Bordeaux It has an impressive appearance, despite or perhaps because it is not as big and heavy as a Mastiff or Saint Bernard. However, you can see the power it presents in majestic serenity. The standard establishes a height at the withers of 60 to 68 cm for males and 58 to 66 cm for females. The weight of the males is of “at least 50 kg” and that of the females of “at least 45 kg”. Unfortunately, the standard does not provide an upper weight limit. So today we see specimens with 70 kg and more.

Especially such gigantism is at the expense of dogs' fitness and health.. Belgian Earl Bylandt gives 1894 as weight for the male 54 – 60 kg. German cynologist Richard Strebel reports in 1905 of 54 – 55 kg as the best weight for a male and 45 – 46 kg for a female. Such a weight would also do the current Dogue de Bordeaux very well.. The coat of the Dogue de Bordeaux must be thin, short and soft to the touch. Should be “solid in all fawn color tones from mahogany to Elizabethan”. White spots on the chest and extremities of the limbs are allowed when they are not very extensive. This color restriction is also not very beneficial for the gene pool of the Dogue de Bordeaux. All this leads to the fact that today the Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ephemeral dogs..

Character

serious and sure of himself, but with an underlying sense of humor, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a vigilant and brave companion. It has several personalities: distant, outgoing, funny, sweet, wrestler, quick to learn, each one belongs to a different dog.

In the best case, the Bulldog is calm and gentle, but it can also be stubborn. When a dog this size is stubborn and wants to get away with it, can be difficult to treat. The Dogue de Bordeaux Must have early and extensive socialization combined with strong leadership from its owner, or it can become aggressive towards other dogs, smaller animals or even people. If you want to live with a Dogue de Bordeaux, you must be willing to learn to work with him, to control it and earn its respect.

A Bulldog who has an owner whom he respects is a wonderful family dog. Enjoy spending time with them, even in bed and sofa. It is not an active dog and is content to be in the house, making sure everyone is safe. Short walks and game moments are just your speed. But don't be fooled. If someone approaches the door, the Dogue de Bordeaux is there to protect you from harm.

With young children, is loving, Protector, gentle and tolerant. Unlike many large breeds, they can be too rowdy with young children, the Bulldog is usually careful with them. However, large dogs are not appropriate for childcare, and all interaction between the two must be supervised.

The perfect Dogue de Bordeaux not prepared by the breeder. any dog, no matter how pleasant it, detestable levels can develop barking, excavation, counter-browsing and other undesirable behaviors if you are bored, is not trained or is not supervised. And any dog ​​can be a test that live during adolescence.

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

Talk to the breeder, Describe exactly what you want in a dog and ask for help choosing a puppy. Breeders see puppies daily and can make incredibly accurate recommendations once they know something about their lifestyle and personality. Regardless of what you want from a Dogue de Bordeaux, look for one whose parents have nice personalities and who has been well socialized since the puppy's first stage.

Dogue de Bordeaux fitness

The Dogue de Bordeaux it is somewhat more demanding in its maintenance. Not suitable for an apartment. Although it is not a very agitated dog, he really likes having a little freedom of movement, for example in a garden. Here he likes to spend several hours sleeping and watching. You need a lot of space, because he wants to be able to move freely. Appreciate long walks and short bike rides. You need your daily exercise, but she is not an athlete. Physical and mental exertion should be avoided in hot weather. Also keep in mind that dogs as large and strong as the Dogue de Bordeaux in our current society, supposedly animal friendly, often meet with great rejection, sometimes aggressive. Some people simply fear him out of ignorance. This is one of the reasons why it is not advisable to keep it in the big city.. One must have a sufficient budget to be able to pay a lot of good food and, in case of doubt, also the vet bills.

Dogue de Bordeaux Education

The Dogue de Bordeaux can be trained very well, in regards to the basic rules of behavior. He must also be well educated from the age of a puppy to be able to always run this center of power.. She does not like to learn tricks whose meaning is not clear to her. Even more than with most other dogs, an intimate relationship of trust with your master or lover is the basis for a successful education. There are also consequences, because the Dogue de Bordeaux is intelligent, he notices every little discrepancy and knows how to use it for his own purposes. The Dogue de Bordeaux it is also very sensitive. Do not forget the injustices. Always keep in mind that the leash of these dogs is only a symbolic control. The Dogue de Bordeaux he would easily have the power to maneuver the other end of the leash at will, If I wanted. But it doesn't.

Health Dogue de Bordeaux

Like any giant breed with a short snout, the Dogue de Bordeaux have health problems. The breed's limited gene pool creates a dog susceptible to extreme temperatures, to heart diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy and aortic stenosis, and ectropion, a condition in which the eyelid fades out. Dogue de Bordeaux is also prone to foot pad hyperkeratosis.

Not all of these conditions are detectable on a growing puppy, and it is impossible to predict if an animal will be free of these diseases, so you need to find a reputable breeder who commit to raise healthier animals possible. Must be able to produce independent certification that the dog's parents (and grandparents, etc.) have been examined for common defects and considered healthy for breeding. That's where health records come in..

Remember that after you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keeping a Dogue de Bordeaux at the right weight is one of the easiest ways to extend its life.. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

Dogue de Bordeaux grooming

The short coat of the Dogue de Bordeaux it is easy to care. Brush it once a week with a rubber brush to remove dead hair..

But there is more to grooming than caring for the coat. The Dogue de Bordeaux you have wrinkles and need special care to avoid becoming infected. Clean them with a damp cloth or baby wipe, and then dry the folds thoroughly to avoid skin infections.

Bring a hand towel to clean your wrinkled face after every meal or drink of water. When he shakes that big head, throw chunks of slime everywhere. It also comes off a lot, so you will spend a lot of time sweeping and vacuuming.

The rest is basic care. Check ears weekly and clean if necessary, brush your teeth as often as possible, and cut your nails regularly, usually every few weeks.

Nutrition / Food

As with all these heavy dogs, especially in the growth phase, diet and composition must be carefully considered. Later this is not problematic. The risk of stomach torsion must be taken into account.

The life expectancy of the Dogue de Bordeaux

The average life expectancy of Dogue de Bordeaux It, Unfortunately, extremely low, of 6 to 8 years. It would be good for the race to do everything humanly possible to correct this.

Buy a Dogue de Bordeaux

A puppy should only be purchased personally from a reputable breeder.. This can be planned for a few 1.500 – 2.500 EUR. You should look closely at the litter and parents, as well as obtain information about the ancestors. You must pay attention to the age of the ancestors, and that they are not too heavy or too wrinkled.

Characteristics "Dogue de Bordeaux"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Dogue de Bordeaux" 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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Images "Dogue de Bordeaux"

Photos:

1 – Dogue de Bordeaux puppy 10 weeks old by publicdomainpictures.net
2 – Dogue de Bordeaux Harley by publicdomainpictures.net
3 – Bordeaux sits comfortably in the garden by publicdomainpictures.net
4 – Portrait of a Dogue de Bordeaux by publicdomainpictures.net
5 – A portrait of a Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) by spaceodissey from Parma, Italy / CC BY
6 – Harley and Doutzen – Dogue de Bordeaux and bulldog playing together by publicdomainpictures.net

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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  • Section : . .

Federations:

  • FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type.
  • AKC – Dogs working
  • ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs)
  • ​KC – Working dogs
  • NZKC – Utility dog
  • UKC – Watchdog


  • FCI breed standard "Dogue de Bordeaux"

    FCIFCI - Dogue de Bordeaux
    Dogo

    Alternative names:

      1. Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff, Bordeauxdog (English).
      2. Dogue de Bordeaux (French).
      3. Dogue de Bordeaux (German).
      4. Mastim francês (Portuguese).
      5. Dogo de Burdeos (español).

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    Bohemian Wire-haired
    República Checa FCI 245 . Griffon type

    Cesky Fousek

    The Bohemian Wire-haired (in Czech: Český Fousek) It is a dog of Czech origin, defined as a breed of versatile.

    Cesky Fousek was used in the creation of the Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers.

    The authors who have written about race, they say that the Cesky Fousek is a very old dog, Despite the rules of the standard were written and officially settled for the first time, in the 19th century. The breed nearly became extinct in the Decade of 1920, y fue salvado gracias al desarrollo de la cría con perros Stichelhaar.

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    Bavarian Mountain Hound
    Germany FCI 217 . Leash (scent) Hounds

    Bavarian Mountain Hound

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound is very suspicious of strangers, I am calm and balanced with its owner.

    Content

    History

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound it is a medium sized hunting dog. He is a highly developed specialist, but at the same time versatile in hunting. Tracking work is his specialty. Master the search and hunt and especially the tracking. On the trail, keep track of an injured animal. Fast and infallible dog work is crucial to reduce the suffering of the prey.

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound dates back to ancient dog breeds. These hounds are also called “Bracken”. For hunting, which was an important way of life for our ancestors for thousands of years, dogs with a particularly good sense of smell and an intelligent sense of detection were of great importance. Trace Dogs were also needed to hunt criminals.

    For the Teutons a good Scent hound worth more than a horse. This is attested by a legal text of more than 1000 years of antiguaty, el Lex Baiuwariorum. A document of the year 1459 later attests to Bracken's donation to the Tegrinsee monastery (today Tegernsee) by a Count Kaspar Törring. Already at that time the count systematically raised the Bracken according to a breeding book. The actual Bavarian Mountain Hound also descends from these Bracken.

    In 1870 he also grew up Hanoverian Scenthound. This resulted in a modern and versatile helper for the ranger and hunter.. The dogs had to be distinguished by their high performance in hunting. At the same time, they had to cope with the harsh conditions of the mountains. Therefore, sharp stones were not allowed to bother them as much as storms, snow or high demands on your ability to climb. In 1883 took place the first official exhibition of the Bavarian Mountain Hound. In 1912 was founded the Klub für Bayerische Gebirgsschweißhunde, who has since been very successful in caring for these dogs.

    After World War II, the genetic bottleneck was worked on by crossing into the Tyrolean hound. Although the breed is very rare, is spread throughout Germany. His breeding is organized in a very responsible way. To avoid “elite or champion breeding” the number of offspring of a breeding animal is limited to 18 to 20. On the other hand, at least one animal from each litter raised must be reintroduced into the breed if there are no signs of inherited diseases. It also, breeding is only allowed with dogs that have passed performance tests anyway. The breeding of Bavarian Mountain Hound is a model, a project, how to breed healthy and strong pedigree dogs, even with a numerically very small population. They are raised between 10 and 12 litters with 60 to 80 puppies per year. These go almost only to the professional hands of professional rangers and hunters.

    Photo: Bavarian Mountain Hound (name: Zoran Spod Ruskiej Granicy) by Ralf Lotys (Surely), CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

    Physical characteristics

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound It is a strong dog, medium-sized, with a height at the withers of about 44 to 52 cm and a weight of 17 to 30 kg. Males, However, they are larger and heavier than females. For your size, has rather short legs. The standard describes its appearance in this way:

    A medium sized dog, harmonious, light, very agile and muscular. The body is slightly longer than tall, slightly raised from behind; leans on legs not too high. The head is carried horizontally or somewhat erect, tail horizontal or slanted down.

    The coat must be dense, smooth, moderately rough, low gloss. The standard requires the following colors:

    Dark red, deer red, Red brown, yellowish red, also pale yellow (even sand color); reddish gray like the winter hair of the red deer, also brindle or dark flecked.
    In the back, the basic color is generally more intense. Muzzle and ears dark.
    The tail is almost always dotted dark. A small, clear spot is allowed on the chest (hound star).

    The meaning is: The colors must camouflage the dog in its hunting work and not give it away, for example with large white marks.

    Character and skills

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a thoroughbred hunting dog with wide awake senses, but without nervousness. As long as you don't have a smell in your nose, impresses with a thoughtful nature, quiet and extremely gentle, that radiates pure slowdown for us humans. The official standard describes its nature as follows: “Calm and balanced; affectionate with his owner, reserved with strangers. What is required is a stable dog, self-confident, fearless and easy to handle, neither shy nor aggressive”.

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound it is a very capable working dog that performs its tasks conscientiously and with the utmost dedication. He has a strong homing instinct and is a master of tracking.. Exploring nature with him is, therefore, a very special experience and happiness. The Bavarian Mountain Hound, professionally managed, it is also a very good family dog ​​with a gentle nature.

    Fitness

    One Bavarian Mountain Hound It is not a companion dog for the city or for walks in nature, even if they are daily. Not a dog for the home, but a professional hunting dog who wants and needs the job. Otherwise, his attitude is completely undemanding. Therefore, Ideally, you should live in a house on the edge of the woods or in the country with a garden..

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound wants and can go out in all climates. The standard provides information on the conditions of its maintenance:

    “In keeping with your hunting purpose as a cloven-hoof tracking specialist, the Bavarian Mountain Hound must possess all the qualities required of him to be useful in a difficult pursuit. Utility must be proven by appropriate performance tests”.

    Education “Bavarian Mountain Hound”

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a very friendly and eager to learn four legged friend, that makes it easier for its owner to train and work with him. Why you want and need this guide. But it is not a dog that awaits orders from its owner. Since dogs have been admitted to breeding for many generations only if they have mastered many demanding performance tests, your level of training is extremely high. This is at the same time an obligation for the leadership of this dog. Because you need the hunting job, where it feels good. His element is search work. Here he has brought it to a stranglehold, you also need to live. However, you should take this into account if you are playing with the idea of ​​sharing your life with a Bavarian Mountain Hound as not a hunter.

    Care and health

    The breed is very easy to care for. Brushing once in a while is enough.

    Typical diseases of the breed:

    Hereditary diseases are not known.

    Nutrition / Food

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound is undemanding in his diet.

    Life expectancy

    The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a life expectancy of about 12 years.

    For sale “Bavarian Mountain Hound”

    If you are looking for a dog of this breed, you should contact a breeder affiliated with the Club Bávaro del Bavarian Mountain Hound well in advance of your planned purchase. As a rule, dogs are only handled by rangers or hunters. From time to time, However, it may happen that a dog is looking for another place. But then you should be able and willing to give it living conditions that can be a substitute for its species-appropriate way of life.. A puppy of this breed costs about 1500 EUR.

    Characteristics "Bavarian Mountain Hound"

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

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    Images "Bavarian Mountain Hound"

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    1 – Bavarian Mountain Hound, female and male by Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    2 – “Bavarian Mountain Hound” by Wikimedia
    3 – A Bavarian Mountain Scenthound by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    4 – Bavarian Mountain Hound during show of dogs in Rybnik – Kamień, Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    5 – Kafka und Frodo beim ersten Outdoor Treffen und Grillen bei Audigast. Februar 2014. Kafka ist ein Magyar Vizsla und Frodo ein Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund by Andreas Krüger
    6 – Bavarian Mountain Hound by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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    • Section : . .

    Federations:

    • FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 2: Leash (scent) Hounds.
    • AKCGrupo FSS
    • ​KCCazadores
    • UKCScenthounds


    FCI breed standard "Bavarian Mountain Hound"

    FCIFCI - Bavarian Mountain Hound
    tracker

    Alternative names:

      1. Bavarian Mountain Scenthound (English).
      2. Chien de recherche au sang de la montagne bavaroise (French).
      3. Bayerischer Gebirgsschweisshund (German).
      4. (em alemão: Bayrischer gebirgsschweisshund) (Portuguese).
      5. Sabueso bávaro de montaña, Rastreador de Baviera (español).