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Dalmatian
Croacia FCI 153 . Related breeds

Origin: Croatia
Character: Sensitive and sociable
Weight: Female: 16 - 24 kg, Male: 15 - 32 kg
Height: Female: 56 - 58 cm., Male: 58 - 61 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 13 years

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The Dalmatian of today, are mainly found as companion dogs.

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History

The origins of the Dalmatian they are not very clear. Ecclesiastical chronicles of the 18th century suggest that it originated in the eastern Mediterranean basin, and more precisely in the region of the Dalmatian coast (in croatia), where does it get its name from. In these chronicles, the dogs represented are called Canis dalmaticus. Although it is difficult to define who the ancestors of the Dalmatian, some believe that the Great Dane and English Pointer contributed to the creation of the breed.

Some experts believe that this dog – or at least their close relatives – already existed in the time of ancient Egypt, 2000 years before Christ. This hypothesis is based on the drawings found in the tombs of the pharaohs.

But, between the second half of the 18th and 19th centuries, the Dalmatian traveled Europe together with Roma nomads, making its appearance in many countries. In the second half of the 18th century it would have arrived in the United Kingdom, where it really began to be bred and developed. Like this, although its origins appear to be Croatian, it was the UK that gave him his credentials, and that can be considered as his second homeland, so to speak.

During the Victorian England period (1837-1901), attracted the attention of racehorse trainers, who used it to protect horses from predators and thieves and to add a touch of style to their breeding.

At the end of the 19th century, a real selection job was started by some English noblemen who bred him to use as a working dog. In fact, in addition to his role as horse groomer, was able to accompany the horses and carriages that pulled, running in front of them and opening the way for them thanks to the barks that alerted and made the animals and people who were on the road move away. still today, is also recognized with the Dalmatian a particular affinity for the equine population.

During this time, began to be used for many other tasks. In particular, proved to be very competent as a guard dog, but also as a sheepdog, draft dog and even circus dog.

They were imported to the United States probably in the late 18th century, mainly from the UK. There he also distinguished himself as a working dog accompanying the firefighters., running towards the fire upriver from the horses that towed their vehicles, to clear the way. He then kept an eye on his equipment as they tried to control the fire. While this practice has obviously disappeared nowadays, many American fire stations have long maintained a Dalmatian like your pet.

In the early 20th century, the United Kingdom became the reference country for the breed. Some British families were widely recognized for the quality of their upbringing, and many of her puppies were sold all over the world. The Wells family, in particular, would be at the origin of most of the American lines of Dalmatian shipped to the United States at that time.

Today, found primarily as a companion dog. Its appearance makes it particularly recognizable and the cartoons of the Disney movies Los 101 dalmatians (1961) and the 102 dalmatians (2001) contributed greatly to making him famous.

In the United States, the Dalmatian was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1888, and by the United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1914. The International Cynological Federation (FCI) it took much longer, since it was not until 1955 who did the same.

The UK is still probably the most prolific country, at around 1000 new puppies Dalmatian registered each year in the Kennel Club, the reference organization of the country. But, there has been a significant decline, since this figure was just below the 1500 annual births in early 2010. This trend is also observed in other countries., like australia, where the number of annual registrations in the ANKC (Australian National Kennel Club) has gone from almost 1500 mid-decade 1990 to 500 in the news.

In France, the breed is fairly well represented, since every year they are registered with the Sociรฉtรฉ Centrale Canine (SCC) a few 700 individuals, that is to say, around the 0,35% of the total of all races combined. It reached its maximum popularity at the beginning of the 21st century, with more than 800 or even 900 new puppies per year. It was particularly during the decade of 1990 when the breed experienced a pronounced boom, since the number of births per year was only about 250 at the beginning of that period.

In the United States, the Dalmatian occupies about 60th place (out of a total of 190) in the breed classification based on the number of annual registrations with the AKC.

In general, the breed has experienced ups and downs in popularity in recent decades. There are countless families who decided to adopt a Dalmatian after having seen a cartoon and/or a movie in which he appears, before realizing some time later that they weren't actually necessarily made for such a dog …

Physical characteristics

The Dalmatian he is a harmonious and well-proportioned dog. They are muscular and lively, with a symmetrical silhouette and clean lines. His cross is well defined, followed by a powerful straight back. Their loins are lean and muscular, with slightly sloping rump. The chest should not be too wide, but it must reach up to the elbows.

The front legs are perfectly straight and with solid bones. Shoulders are slightly sloping. Hind legs are straight and parallel when viewed from behind. The legs are round, firm and have strong, elastic pads.

The tail reaches approximately to the hock. It is quite strong at the base and then gradually tapers to the tip. The presence in the latter of many stains is sought – that however must be smaller than those of the body – but its absence is also accepted by the standard of the Dalmatian.

Its head is quite long and its skull is flat. The upper lines of the skull and muzzle are parallel. His nose is the same color as his spots, that is to say, black or brown. The muzzle is long and powerful. The jaws are also powerful and scissor-shaped..

The eyes are separated without excess, medium-sized, round and shiny. They give the dog an intelligent and very lively expression. Like the nose, its color depends on the color of the spots, so they can be black or brown.

The ears are quite high and have a fine texture. They are broad at the base and rounded at the tip. They also have many well-defined and preferably numular points, that is to say, round.

The coat of the Dalmatian is short, hard and shiny. Itร‚ยดs, of course, the main distinctive feature of the breed, with its numerical spots, that today are smaller and clearer than a few centuries ago, according to available renderings. But, remain enigmatic, since no one has yet established with certainty where they come from. In any case, the background is always white, and these spots can be black or brown (liver). They must be round and well defined, evenly distributed throughout the body, but the head and tail should be smaller than the others. There are tricolor specimens (white with black spots and liver), but they are not accepted by the breed standard.

Character and skills

Born to run and seemingly endowed with endless energy, the Dalmatian it is one of the most resistant dog breeds. So, is a perfect choice for a sporty owner who dreams, for example, with taking your partner when you go for a run or ride a bike. In fact, this very active dog needs a lot of exercise, and therefore not suitable for apartment living, or even in the city. Need access to a garden or patio, but beware: either at home or on a walk, his instincts for freedom sometimes make him a little runaway. This is even more true if you are not able to get all the exercise you need., plus this can lead to various behavior problems: aggressiveness, stress, destruction of objects, etc.

Friendly, loyal and sensitive by nature, he likes to make his world laugh through many antics, but he also welcomes his masters and friends with a wide smile. Loves to please, rub shoulders with their teachers, follow them everywhere, receive attention, and thus greatly appreciates human contact. It is not an animal that likes to live in its kennel without worrying too much about it: your place is at home. Whether he is left alone or has no place in the room, this family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นcan only be unhappy.

Its original and unique coat makes it appreciated by the youngest members of the family. This is a good thing, since it is a breed of dog recommended for children. In addition to his affectionate character and closeness to his family, the fact that he is very active and playful makes him the perfect companion for them. On the other hand, his energy, its large size and rather long tail make it not ideal for younger children, who run the risk of being pushed unintentionally. So, it is better for children to be a certain age. The Dalmatian may also be suitable for retirees, as long as they are active and healthy enough to take it out each day.

Alert and very interested in everything that is around him, makes a good alert dog and warns its owners without fail of the arrival of a person. On the other hand, it's more illusory to expect me to play the watchdog, as it does not show any real aggression or threat to strangers. But, during its history, the Dalmatian was used effectively to guard the houses, but it must be said that its protective instinct gradually faded over the years as its use evolved. It also, when strangers are brought into your home, tends to stay away and not seek too much contact with them, at least initially. In general, although he can be protective when necessary, it is a very friendly dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นwith humans.

Endowed with a well balanced nature (although sometimes a little stubborn), the Dalmatian still needs to be socialized from an early age, that is to say, getting exposed to many other canine companions, animals, people, sounds and situations. As long as it is done well, can get along with most cats and dogs, whose company you generally enjoy. He also has a special affinity with horses, inherited from your work with them in the past. On the other hand, he has also retained a strong hunting instinct from his ancestors and loves to catch birds, Rats, tops, mice or other rodents. So, it is better to keep an eye on him in situations where he comes into contact with them, and of course prevent me from trying to live with them.

ยซDalmatianยป Education

Its origins as a fire dog make the Dalmatian a reactive being. Not particularly difficult to train, but it is wise to instill the basics early, in a gentle but strict way. In effect, may have a tendency to be stubborn and take over from a beginner or insecure owner who does not have the opportunity to be trained.

Endowed with an excellent memory, very responsive, eager to please and grateful for rewards, it is particularly suitable for canine training methods based on positive reinforcement, like clicker training. To an old circus dog, loves to learn tricks and show off his clown skills.

Cubs Dalmatian, otherwise, often tend to adopt destructive behaviors, for example, chew on objects they find or dig holes in the garden. Here, too, he must be shown from a young age which attitudes are desirable and which are not.. If they are allowed to, they will soon learn bad habits, how do they do with the good guys.

Last, socialization that begins at an early age is a guarantee of successful adaptation to any type of situation that you may encounter later in life. Is naturally sociable, but as with any dog, it is better to teach him as soon as possible to react calmly to as many scenarios as possible.

โ€œDalmatianโ€ toilet

The Dalmatian it is quite easy to care, but it is important to know that she loses hair constantly and has a strong seasonal fall twice a year, in spring and autumn. During these periods, it is recommended to brush the dog every day. Outside, one or two brushings per week is enough, although some homeowners choose to brush more frequently to minimize the amount of hair in the house.

In any case, not suitable for people who cannot bear to find hair everywhere in their house: not only loses hair all the time, but that its hair is rigid and easily lodges in the fabrics, so it can be difficult to remove it from clothes and sofas, for example.

Having said that, apart from this significant hair loss, the Dalmatian they are pretty clean dogs, with a not very dirty coat and do not develop a strong body odor. It also, as its fur is short, it is not normally necessary to have your dog professionally groomed.

It is also not particularly necessary to bathe your dog regularly., unless, of course, be really dirty, for example, after a trip outdoors. Apart from this special case, a bath once or twice a year is more than enough.

But, as in all breeds of dogs with floppy ears, special care must be taken to avoid the risk of infection. Weekly cleaning is ideal, in addition to cleaning after each outdoor activity in wet areas, for example.

It is not normally necessary to trim the claws of a Dalmatian if you regularly spend time outdoors, since natural wear and tear is usually sufficient. But, in the case of less active individuals, they need to be trimmed as soon as they protrude from the pads, that is to say, on average once a month.

Last, as with any dog, it is advisable to take care of your eyes once a week to avoid any risk of irritation or infection.

Health ยซDalmatianยป

The Dalmatian generally in good health. But, like any race, is more prone to certain problems, often hereditary in this case. So, when a Dalmatian, it is useful to ask the breeder for the results of the health tests carried out on both parents.

One of the main risks to which you are exposed is that of hereditary deafness, the more so since no lineage seems to be safe. If around the 5% of puppies become completely deaf at 6 weeks old (after a short period of time in which they are able to hear), puppies are even more likely to become completely deaf in one ear. Its percentage is quite difficult to define, as often the adopter or owner is unaware of the problem unless they test their partner's hearing. In fact, a dog that is deaf in one ear shows more or less the same reflexes and reactions to sounds and situations as a normal individual. But, some doctors have already investigated the problem. According to several studies carried out over the years 90, the percentage of Dalmatian deaf in one ear is around 20%. The doctor. Bruce Cattanach, who published a review of his work entitled "The dilemma of Dalmatian: "white coat color and deafness" in the Journal of Small Animal Practice in 1999.

In any case, cannot be tested at birth. A puppy, regardless of race, always born with closed external ear canals. They open around the 12th to 16th day of life, so only then can you test the audition. In the dalmatian, deafness appears before 6 weeks of age. It is caused by a deterioration of the organ of Corti (organ of auditory perception) and appears to be caused by the genes that cause its white color. It can be detected with the help of a test from the 6 weeks of age, and this is what any serious breeder of Dalmatian. Deaf individuals are obviously excluded from reproduction.

Representatives of this breed can also suffer from urolithiasis (or bladder stones), a disease caused by a peculiarity of the urinary system of the Dalmatianto. Urine from Dalmatian contains a particularly high level of uric acid. This acid carries an increased risk of stone formation and makes the urinary system more fragile and sensitive than that of other breeds. This disease can even be fatal if the situation evolves towards a total obstruction of the urinary ducts. So, it is important to make sure that the Dalmatian urinate regularly and without difficulty, and always have easy access to fresh water. To avoid vital diagnosis of the animal, the disease should be detected as soon as possible, and treatment by a veterinarian should follow immediately.

It also, many representatives of the breed suffer from skin allergies. They can be of food origin, in which case, the problem food can simply be eliminated from the dog's diet. They can also be contact allergies, that is to say, caused by a direct reaction to certain substances intended for dogs, as flea treatments, dog shampoos and other chemicals. Last, the Dalmatian may suffer from inhalation allergies, caused for example by pollen, dust or mold. Often accompanied by ear infections. Treatment can be prescribed by a veterinarian, depending on the severity of the reactions.

Like many large breeds, the Dalmatian they can also suffer from hip dysplasia, an inherited disease that causes an imperfect insertion of the femur into the pelvic cavity of the hip joint. Some affected people experience pain and lameness in one or two of the hind legs, but in others it is impossible to perceive any symptoms. As the dog ages, osteoarthritis problems can also develop. Fortunately, there is a test that can detect individuals with dysplasia, in order to exclude them from breeding (and even from the sale, in case of early detection). To minimize the risk, anyone wanting to adopt a puppy Dalmatian should, therefore, ask the breeder about the results of the test in question.

This breed is also more affected by laryngeal paralysis, that can occur at a young age. It is a paralysis of the muscles that allow the larynx to open and close during breathing.. The main consequence of this disease is the limitation of the animal's ability to breathe, that is to say, breathing difficulties. While for many breeds this problem mainly affects older individuals, the Dalmatian you risk being affected much sooner. This problem can be easily solved with a surgical operation..

The Dalmatian You may also be a victim of an inherited eye disease called iris sphincter dysplasia. Quite rare, causes a pronounced sensitivity to bright light, poor night vision and partial or even total blindness of the dog.

Finally, is a dog sensitive to extreme cold. So, must absolutely live indoors in cold regions and/or when temperatures drop sharply in winter.

โ€œDalmatianโ€ use

Today, they are primarily active and long-lived companion dogs who love to accompany their owners outdoors, for example, during jogging or cycling. They can also be used as an alert dog, but not much more than that: his skills as a watchdog are a far cry from what they used to be.

He is also an excellent competitor in canine sports that require his great physical abilities., like agility, the flyball or the Frisbee.

Buy a โ€œDalmatianโ€

The price of a puppy Dalmatian it obviously depends on the kennel it comes from, its origins and its morphological qualities. On average it is 700 EUR, but it can go up to 1000 EUR.

The price of a female is usually significantly higher than that of a male. Like this, within the same litter, it is not uncommon to see a difference of 200 euros between the two sexes.

Characteristics "Dalmatian"

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

1 – Dalmatian in full search by Biel1973, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Photo taken in Peru with a camera by Jesus Emerson H.., CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – A Dalmatian puppy breed by Technological wizard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – A dalmatian dog by Oliver10203040 at Italian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Dalmatian jumping by Biel1973, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – Dalmatiner by Heinz Hรถfling, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 3: Related breeds. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Non-Sporting โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 7 (Non-Sporting) (Hounds) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Group 6 – Non-Sporting โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Non-Sporting โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Non-Sporting โ“˜
  • – UKC – Companion Breeds โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Dalmatian"

Origin:
Croatia

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.10.2010

Use:

Hunting dog. Companion dog, of family, easy to train for various purposes.



General appearance:

This is a well balanced dog, distinctively mottled, strong, muscular and active. Symmetrical profile, free from coarseness and heaviness of movement, As an old car dog it is capable of great endurance and good speed.

important proportions

  • The relationship between the length of the body and the height at the withers is approximately 10:9.
  • The relationship between the length of the skull and the length of the muzzle is 1:1.


Behavior / temperament:

Sociable and friendly, never shy or reserved, free from nervousness and aggressiveness.

Head:

Good length.

Cranial region:
  • Skull:Plano, quite wide between the ears, with well defined temporal area. Underdeveloped frontal sulcus. Completely wrinkle free.
  • Depression links (Stop):Moderately well defined.

facial region:

  • Truffle:Always black in the black speckled variety, in the liver-colored speckled variety always brown.
  • Snout:Long and powerful, never pointed. The nasal cannula is straight and parallel to the upper line of the skull.
  • Lips:Thin, well adjusted to the jaws, never hanging. Full pigmentation is desired.
  • Jaws/Teeth:Strong jaws with a perfect, regular scissor bite, that is, the upper incisors closely overlap the lower ones and are implanted vertically in the maxilla. A complete denture with 42 Dental parts (according to the dog's dental formula) is desired. The teeth are well proportioned, regular and white.

Eyes:Moderately spaced apart, medium-sized, round, shiny and sparkling, smart and alert expression. Dark brown in the variety with black spots, light brown to amber in the liver-spotted variety. The edge of the eyelids should be completely black in the black-spotted variety and completely liver-colored in the liver-spotted variety.. The edge of the eyelids must be well glued on the eyeball.

Ears:Set rather high, medium-sized, rather wide at the base. Carried close to the head, gradually tapering to a rounded tip. Texture fine. Bien outlined spots, preferably mottled.

Neck:

Long, well arched, thinning to the head; double chin free.

Body:

  • Cross:Well defined.
  • Back:Powerful, straight.
  • Pork loin:Very muscular with dry muscles, slightly arched.
  • Rump:Very little inclined.
  • Breast :Not too wide, but deep and large capacity; must reach up to the elbows. Seen from the side the sill is clearly visible. Well proportioned ribs, long, well bowed, never flat, cramped or deformed.
  • Flanks:Narrow.
  • bottom line:Quite withdrawn up to the back.

Tail:

Reaches approximately to the hock. Strong at its roots, slimming to tip, free of roughness. Insertion neither too high nor too low. At rest it falls with a slight upward curve in the last third of the tail. In motion she is carried higher, slightly higher than the top line, but never stood (elegre) the tangled. Preferably speckled.

Tips

Former members

Perfectly straight, with strong bones and rounded from top to bottom.

  • Shoulder:Moderately oblique, crisp and muscular.
  • Elbows:Close to the body, neither turned in nor out.
  • Carpi:Strong, slightly elastic.

Later members

Rounded, muscular, clear; seen from the back, they are parallel and vertical.

  • Knees:Well angulated.
  • Legs:Strong.
  • Hock angulation:Strong, well angled.

Pies

Round, compact, with well arched toes (cat feet). Round pads, hard and elastic. Black or white nails in the variety with black spots, brown or white in the liver-spotted variety.

Movement:

Great freedom of movement: regular, powerful and rhythmic action with long steps and good push of the hind limbs. Seen from the back, limbs move in parallel lines, the later ones following the previous ones in a single plane. A short range pass or limbs drifting laterally are incorrect.

Mantle

Fur: Short, hard, dense, smooth and shiny.

Color: Pure white background color. In the variety with black spots, the spots are black; in the variety with liver spots, the spots are liver-brown. Without mixing with each other, but round, they are well defined and as well distributed as possible; size 2-3 cm in diameter. The spots on the head, tail and limbs are smaller.



Size and weight:

Balance sheet is of utmost importance.

Height to the cross

  • Males:56โ€“61 cm.
  • females:54โ€“59 cm.

Weight

  • Males:approximately 27-32 kg.
  • females:approximately 24-29 kg.


Fouls:

Any deviation from the above criteria is considered missing and the seriousness is considered to the extent of the deviation to the standard.

  • Tan spots (transient bronze-colored discoloration of black spots.

ELIMINATING fAULTS

  • Aggressive or fearful dog.
  • High or low prognathism.
  • Ectropiรณn, entropion, zarco eye, different colored eyes (heterochromia).
  • Blue eyes.
  • Deafness.
  • Delimited patch near one eye (monocle) or patches on the body (however admissible for breeding).
  • Tricolor dog (black spots and liver in the same specimen).
  • Lemon color (lemon or orange spots).
  • Very shy or aggressive behavior.

Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Carriage Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Leopard Carriage Dog (English).
2. Dalmatinac (French).
3. (kroatisch Dalmatinac) (German).
4. (em croata: Dalmatinac) (Portuguese).
5. Perro Bombero (espaรฑol).

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Alpine Dachsbracke
Austria FCI 254 - Leash (scent) Hounds

Origin: Austria
Character: Kind and brave
Weight: 15 to 18 Kg
Height: 34 to 42 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

Perro tejonero alpino

The Alpine Dachsbracke has a courageous personality, friendly and intelligent

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History

The appearance of this short-legged dog suggests a very ancient breed. The Alpine Dachsbracke it is one of the oldest breeds of hunting dogs in Central Europe. It was already mentioned in the seventeenth century and represented in paintings.

In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, Crown Prince Rudolf von Habsburg had this type of hunting dog run by his professional hunters.. The dog's appearance was unbalanced for a long time. Each canton raised its Alpine Dachsbracke differently.

But it is not a cross between a Sausage dog and Bracco, as the German name suggests ยซAlpenlรคndische Dachsbrackeยซ, but an independent race. Visually, the Alpine Dachsbracke gets closer to the Dachshund, but it's much bigger and stronger.

In the 19th century, there were numerous subspecies of Alpine Dachsbracke in the swiss alps, Bavarians and Austrians, that still differed greatly in appearance.

At the end of the 19th century, many breeders of this breed of dog were in the Erzgebirge, so the race kept calling Alpenlรคndische Erzgebirgler Dachsbracke until 1975. Another name is the Dachsbracke Austrian.

This is because the current Club Dachsbracken is located in Austria. The goal of breeding, both then and now, is to maintain the health and performance of this ancient breed of dog.

In order to establish a constant shape, a uniform appearance and appropriate breed characteristics, the first International Club of Dachsbracken was founded in Munich in 1896.

In 1908 the club disbanded again. In 1910 the Austrian Dachsbracke Club was founded, which is still engaged in the breeding of the Alpine Dachsbracke.

In 1932, the Alpine Dachsbracke was officially recognized by the Austrian Kennel Club (with him "Bavarian Mountain Hound" and the "Hanoverian Scenthoundยซ) like the third breed of hound.

In 1975 the Alpine Dachsbracke received recognition from the FCI, which finally classified the breed among the hounds in 1991.

A race is quite unknown outside Austria.

Physical characteristics

The Alpine Dachsbracke is a dog's size medium. Has relatively short legs, a strong constitution, firm muscles and strong bones.

The height to the cross is of 34 to 42 centimeters. Height at withers is measured from the ground to the shoulder in a loose dog. For males, the ideal size is between 37 and 38 centimeters of shoulder height; for females, are considered ideal 36 to 37 centimeters.

Great importance is attached to an optimal ratio of proportions. The relationship between the height of the shoulders and the torso is 2 : 3, the relationship between the face and the skull is 9 : 10.

The head is held proudly erect with a slight forward tilt. High-set dangling ears are straight-haired and fall loosely to the sides. They are wide, no wrinkles and medium length (approximately reaching the canines) and rounded at the bottom.

The nose, the eyelids and lips are black. The eyes are deep brown and slightly almond shaped. The Alpine Dachshund has the typical "dachshund look". The tail is placed high at the root, but it is slightly lowered.

In proportion to the strong body, legs are relatively short. The body is well muscled and with strong bones, with a pronounced rib cage but with a small waist.

The coat of the Alpine Dachsbracke it's dense and short, only the lower part of the tail is slightly longer. The slightly dull coat consists of a firm stick coat with a dense undercoat.

Allows good water repellency and a perfect air balance in summer and a high heat effect in winter. A dark deer red, often with a slight tinge, is the most common coat color.

There is also a black coloration with a tan tan outlined on the head). Small white marks are allowed on the chest. On the paws, ears and tail coat coloration may be darker.

Character and skills

The Alpine Dachsbracke he's a proven working dog, small to medium size, which serves hunters especially well. Hound dogs like Alpine Dachsbracke are used for post-shot search jobs.

The strong-minded dog is not distracted and confidently tracks injured game animals. At first sight, the Alpine Dachsbracke looks like a mongrel dog, but this robust breed is a highly specialized working and hunting dog.

The fine sense of smell, safe tracking with unconditional tracking will and high hunting acuity make this breed an ideal hunting companion, animal husbandry and forestry work in the forest and mountains. The Alpine Dachsbracke feels more comfortable outdoors.

Like city dog, the Alpine Dachsbracke it's completely inappropriate.

After the hunt is before the hunt. The dog would like to go out and look for hunting every day. Family contact is desirable, because then the friendly companion shows his almost touching love and attachment to "his" people. He gets along very well with children.

But, the Alpine Dachsbracke not suitable as a pure family dog. Also in the city this breed feels extremely uncomfortable. The Alpine Dachsbracke it is a forest and prairie dog, for whose fine smell the gases from car exhausts and in general, the smells of the city, they are a punishment.

If this breed stays in the big city, without the possibility of a daily run of several hours in the woods and meadows, owners can be called cruel to animals without euphemisms. This is certainly the reason why this breed of dog is never seen in the urban area.

For the Alpine Dachsbracke a task is vital. Although this dog needs a lot of exercise, not suitable for long runs or jumping due to short legs. It is a search dog, a typical tracking dog.

Outside the hunting season, this dog with strong nerves is excellent as a guard and yard dog. But, this shouldn't be your only task. The temporary maintenance of the kennel is not a problem for him, as long as he has regular contact with the family and is allowed into the house from time to time.

Within the four human walls the dog behaves in a balanced and calm way. But, if you are not used to much, tends to show behavior problems, complains a lot or seeks an alternative occupation.

Small animals, cats, rabbits, ornamental birds are seen as prey and bark at them extensively. The Alpine Dachsbracke he is friendly with other dogs.

Training and use ยซAlpine Dachshundยป

Hunting training is a basic requirement for living with a Alpine Dachsbracke, which is why this breed is only really found among active hunters.

This small hunting dog excels in hare and fox hunts, as well as in the tracking of deer and roe deer. With his very fine nose, the Alpine Dachsbracke shows an unconditional willingness to crawl, movement safety and quality control.
This agile hunting dog's drive to move requires a daily walk on the hunting ground. Attitude is possible so much in a spacious kennel, like in the house. The house itself should have a garden.

Staying in a small apartment in the city would be torture for the dog, even climbing stairs is not an option for him. Also with the yard or kennel attitude a close family connection comes in handy for this friendly dog..

The Alpine Dachsbracke watches the house and property carefully and makes reliable noises, so it does not tend to bite. The Alpine Dachsbracke it is considered very robust and insensitive to weather conditions. The robust dog shines with good attitude for life in good health.

This hound likes to work very much, hunting training is a basic requirement for living with a Alpine Dachsbracke, which is why this breed is only really found among active hunters.

This small hunting dog excels in hare and fox hunts, as well as in the tracking of deer and roe deer. With his very fine nose, the Alpine Dachsbracke shows an unconditional willingness to crawl, search security as well as very good visual acuity.

Education and care

Despite his innate sympathy, this breed of dog still requires consistent leadership from the puppy stage. Education takes a long time, so owners of dogs of this breed like to organize to exchange experiences.

Due to its typical breed nature, the Alpine Dachsbracke tends to be very stubborn. In the countryside, eventually you will have to make your own decisions without your master or mistress being able to intervene.

Empathy and consistency promise the best results in puppy rearing. What you have learned once, never forget it again.

Unfortunately, this also applies to mistreatment. An undesirable rarity is very difficult to unlearn.

Alpine Dachshund Grooming

Like every dog, this little hunting dog needs some grooming. The coat should be brushed from time to time to loosen the dense undercoat and remove loose hair.

No need to cut or trim. The dog doesn't like to bathe either, dirt usually falls off the coat on its own. After each walk through the territory, the coat of the small ruminant should be checked for branches, thorns and parasites.

Unfortunately, ticks also like the skin of Alpine Dachsbracke. Ears should be checked regularly for mite infestations. Too long claws indicate too little exercise. Normally, claws are sharp when walking and do not need to be cut.

Health ยซAlpine Dachshundยป

The Alpine Dachsbracke it is considered very resistant and has a stable skin. The robust dog shines in excellent health throughout his life if he is well maintained. But, annual vaccinations should never be lacking.

Typical diseases can be, as in any short-legged dog, back problems. A well-muscular body without excess weight will counteract the risk of back diseases.

When fed wet food, teeth unfortunately tend to form tartar. In this case, Regular brushing of the teeth is necessary to prevent gum and tooth diseases.

Chewy sticks and bones are gladly accepted, but they do not serve as a substitute activity. The ears should be checked and cleaned regularly.

How long does an "Alpine Dachshund" usually live??

Their life expectancy reaches an age of up to 15 years with good species-appropriate nutrition and typical breeding.

Occasionally, small dogs exceed this age and in rare cases even reach an age of more than 20 years. Underutilized animals can suffer from psychological problems that make them prone to disease and moody.

As a responsible dog owner, now you know what the Alpine Dachsbracke need to live a long life, healthy and happy.

Don't need a guardian, but a companion at eye level, who can take care of the needs of this working dog extensively.

Buy an โ€œAlpine Dachshundโ€

This dog is not a stuffed dog, despite its fairly manageable size. The breeders of this breed are mainly found in Germany and Austria. Usually the active breeders are the hunters or rangers themselves.

From the breeding associations the puppies of the Alpine Dachsbracke they occur mainly to active hunters. You can only buy that breed from a breeder.

If he Alpine Dachsbracke not used for hunting, it is essential to be a member of a sports club for dogs. Here the focus is on tracking.

As a children's playmate he is extremely patient, but he's not happy.

Walks with search and crawl games will also not meet the needs of this working dog, this is just not enough. For seniors who are not physically fit, as well as for singles working full-time, the Alpine Dachsbracke is absolutely unsuitable as a companion.

If you want to buy a Alpine Dachsbracke, you have to be a member of a local club. Outsiders hardly have a chance.

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 2: Leash (scent) Hounds. โ“˜
  • – UKC – Scenthound Group โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Alpine Dachsbracke"

Origin:
Austria

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
10.10.1995

Use:

The Alpine Dachsbracke is a robust and weather resistant dog, useful for the mountain hunter ; It is used as a tracker to search for wounded roe deer and as a hound when barking at hares and foxes..



General appearance:

Small hunting dog, strong, with robust body structure and heavy bones; dense fur, firm muscles.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

โ€ข The proportion between the height of the withers and the length of the trunk is 2 : 3.
โ€ข The proportion between the facial region and the cranial region is 9 : 10.



Behavior / temperament:

Smart and friendly expression. Intrepid character.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull : Slightly convex. Marked frontal groove, shallow occipital protrusion.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Marked.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Black.
  • Snout : Strong.
  • Lips : Well adherent with black pigmentation, moderately rounded lip arch.
  • Jaws / Teeth : Strong full scissor or pincer bite. You want a complete denture with 42 Dental parts ; the lack of total two PM1 or PM2 (premolars 1 or 2) is tolerated ; the M3 (molars 3) they are not taken into account.

Eyes : Dark brown iris; eyelids adherent to the eyeball and black pigmented.

Ears : High insertion, that fall wide and flat without forming folds; medium length (must reach to the fang) and well rounded at its lower edge.

Neck:

Not too long, muscular.

Body:

Broad trunk, strong and well muscled.

  • Cross : Moderately marked.
  • Back : Straight.
  • Pork loin : Short and broad.
  • Rump : Slightly inclined.
  • Breast : Deep and wide with a well-marked sill; the depth of the thorax should correspond to approximately half the height of the withers.
  • Belly : Moderately withdrawn.

Tail:

High insertion, thick at its root. On its underside it has a longer coat (brush glue) ; the tail is so long that it reaches almost to the ground ; takes it slightly inclined.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : They are straight and strong. The limbs appear short in proportion to the rest of the body.

  • Shoulder : Adjacent, long, obliquely placed, with good musculature.

LATER MEMBERS : Muscular, strong and have good angulations ; seen from the back, the axis of the limbs is straight.

FEET : Front and rear feet are strong and round ; the fingers are very close together ; the pads are hard and the nails are black.

Movement:

During the movement covers the terrain, without kicking. His favorite step is the trot.

Mantle

SKIN : The skin is elastic and hard and does not form folds.

HAIR : double hair (Stockhaar), very dense, with thick undercoat ; covers the entire body and is well attached to the skin.

COLOR : The ideal color is dark fawn red, slightly speckled or not black, as well as the black color with fire spots, reddish-brown color) well defined in the head (four eyes), on the chest, limb, feet and on the underside of the tail; a white star is allowed on the sill.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross : 34 โ€“ 42 cm.. Ideal measure : Males : 37 โ€“ 38 cm.,females : 36 โ€“ 37 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..

FAULTS

โ€ข Weak bones.
โ€ข Little muscle.
โ€ข Too pointed snout, short or long.
โ€ข Eye color too light, eyelids not glued.
โ€ข Short or pointed ears.
โ€ข Loose shoulders.
โ€ข Poor position of the forelimbs or hindlimbs.
โ€ข Very short or sparse coat.
โ€ข Minimal variations in color.

MISS PLAYOFFS

โ€ข Aggressive or fearful dog.
โ€ข All variations that are considered essentially detrimental to their usefulness in hunting.
โ€ข Absence of more than two premolars 1 or 2 (without taking into account the M3).
โ€ข Height at withers less than 34 cm or greater than 42 cm..
โ€ข Weak character.

Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. (ger. Alpenlรคndische Dachsbracke) (English).
2. (alpenlรคndische dachsbracke) (French).
3. Alpenlรคndische-Erzgebirgler Dachsbracke, ร–sterreichische Dachsbracke (German).
4. Dachbraco alpino (Portuguese).
5. Tejonero de los Alpes, Basset de los Alpes, Dachsbracke de los Alpes (espaรฑol).

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Istrian Shorthaired Hound
Croacia FCI 151 . Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: Croatia
Character: Docile and very barking.
Weight: 18 - 20 kg
Height: Males: 49 - 53 cm. - females: 47 - 51 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

Istrian Shorthaired Hound

There is also a "Wire-Coated Istrian Hound" of slightly larger size..

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History

The Istrian Shorthaired Hound is an ancient breed of hound dog originating from Istria, whose origins are lost in dark prehistory. The frescoes (1474, Chapel of the Virgin Mary in Beram, near Pazin), the paintings (including Titian, first half of the 18th century), and the chronicles (1719, Bishop Bakic of Djakovo) bear witness to it.

The Istrian Shorthaired Hound, highly appreciated for its excellent hunting qualities, was sold from Istria to neighboring countries. The first inscriptions in the herd book date from 1924, the breed was recognized by the FCI already in 1949, but the standard wasn't published until 1973.

Today, the Istrian Shorthaired Hound it is quite common in and around Istria and is still very popular with hunters due to its excellent characteristics.

Photos:

1 – Istrian Shorthaired Hound at a dog show in Zadar, Croatia (CACIB 2006.) by Mirta12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical Characteristics Istrian Shorthaired Hound

The Istrian Shorthaired Hound he is a medium sized running dog, who appears elegant and distinguished in his build and movements. The height at the withers in both males and females is between 44 and 56 cm., the weight of the dogs is 14 to 20 kg, the optimum is 18 kg.

The coat of these dogs is thin, dense and, as the name reflects, short. This short-haired variant is somewhat smaller than the wire-haired version of the Istrian Hound.. The basic color of the coat is white with orange yellow tints. As a whole, the coat is shiny.

The life expectancy of dogs is 12 – 14 years.

Character and skills Istrian Shorthaired Hound

The characteristic of Istrian Shorthaired Hound it's his distinctive hunting instinct. The dogs have always been used as hunting dogs and still show corresponding characteristics today.. This includes his liveliness and his passion for hunting itself.. Like most hunting dogs, these dogs have little instinct for protection and are therefore quite unsuitable for guarding and protection tasks.

While the Istrian Shorthaired Hound be able to live your hunting instinct and feel fully occupied, has a gentle and friendly disposition. It is obedient and loyal to its owner. Your posture is nice.
It also, these dogs are smart and insightful, so they must be challenged in this regard as well. If the dogs are not kept according to their nature, they often get stubborn and sometimes even start poaching.

Keeping an Istrian Shorthaired Hound

The Istrian Shorthaired Hound It, by its nature, first of all a tracking dog. It is particularly suitable for hunting foxes and hares and is used almost exclusively for this purpose in its native country.. It is important that the dogs of this breed are kept by a hunter and encourage them to go hunting and take the trail., so it should be considered as an example for animals. Despite your gentle nature, they are not suitable as pure family dogs, as their pronounced hunting instinct would be neglected too.

Images "Istrian Shorthaired Hound"

Photos:

2 – Luri the Istrian Shorthaired Hound in a dog shelter in Zadar, Croatia by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – Luri the Istrian Shorthaired Hound in a dog shelter in Zadar, Croatia. He was underweight when the photo was taken by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – Luri the Istrian Shorthaired Hound in a dog shelter in Zadar, Croatia. He was underweight when the photo was taken by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Istrian Shorthaired Hound Luri in a dog shelter in Zadar. When the photo was taken, he was underweight by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – Istrian Shorthaired Hound puppies at a dog show in Zadar, Croatia (CACIB 2006.) by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Videos "Istrian Shorthaired Hound"

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
  • – UKC – Scenthound Group โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Istrian Shorthaired Hound"

Origin:
Croatia

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
3.11.2014

Use:

tireless hound, especially suitable for hare hunting, foxes and wild boars, although it can also be used as a tracking dog.



General appearance:

It is noble looking, with its snow white fur interspersed with yellow-orange spots. The hair is satin and fine. The head is long, narrow and thin. The body is agile. The tail is thin and slightly curled, Sabre-shaped.
This hound barks persistently, usually in a high pitched tone.

IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The length of the body must exceed the withers by a maximum of 10%.



Behavior / temperament:

Sweet character, docile, quiet, very attached to his master. Is energetic, and very passionate while hunting.

Head:

The length of the head fluctuates between 20 and 24 cm.. The forehead has no folds.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : In profile, the occipital protrusion is pronounced. The forehead is slightly arched, presenting a smooth transition towards the nasal bridge, which is straight. View from the top, the forehead is long and rather narrow, with an apparent frontal groove.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Outfit, no sharp sinking.

facial region:

  • Truffle : It is black, or at least brown. The nostrils are wide open.
  • Snout : It is long, width at the base, gradually tapering towards the limb. The nasal helm is straight.
  • Teeth : They're strong. The joint is in the form of scissors, uniform. Teeth are complete.
  • Eyes : They have an oval shape; they do not appear nor sunk, nor protruding. The iris should be as dark a color as possible. The eyelids are black or brown. The look is clear and expressive.
  • Ears : They are fine, with a broad ligament, implanted slightly above the horizontal line of the eyes; become narrower at the end. They are considered long, when carried forward along the bridge of the nose, they reach the canines; they are very long, when the canines exceed. They must be at least semi-long and reach the zygomatic arches.

Neck:

The upper profile is slightly arched in the nape region. The junction with the head is perceptible in the posterior part of the occipital protuberance. The neck is obliquely inserted into the trunk. Neck contour is compact. From the occipital protuberance to the withers, the neck measures of 15 to 20 cm.. The skin is stretched, no jowls or folds

Body:

The upper margin gently descends from the withers towards the rump.

  • Back : It is wide, straight and muscular.
  • Pork loin : Wide and short.
  • Rump : Long and wide; slightly inclined or horizontal. It is longer in females than in males. In the region of the rump the height is about one finger less than in the region of the withers. The haunches are barely noticeable.
  • Breast : Well inclined; reaches at least to the elbow. Normally, its circumference exceeds the height at the withers by some 12 cm.. The ribs are rounded. The front of the chest is well developed, but the tip of the sternum is barely visible.
  • Belly and flanks : The superior margin rises gently from the sternum to the inguinal region, therefore, the belly is slightly raised.

Tail:

Thick at its base, diminishing in its limb. The finer the tail, the greater the noble aspect of the dog. It is high implantation, of medium length and does not exceed the level of the hock. It comes slightly curled up.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

  • Shoulder pads : Long, oblique and well attached to the chest.
  • Elbows : Well applied to the body.
  • forearms : Perfectly vertical, well muscled.
  • Carpi : They are barely distinguishable from the forearm.
  • Metacarpus : They are straight and short. They can be slightly inclined, but the angle they form with the vertical never exceeds 10ยฐ.
  • Front feet : They look more like a cat's foot than a hare's. They are light, with fingers together. The pads are arched and firm; nails are solid.

LATER MEMBERS : Seen from the back, thigh, Leg, the hock tendon and the metatarsal are on the same vertical.

  • Thigh : Is short, wide and muscular.
  • Knee : The kneecap is wide, set high.
  • Legs : long, oblique and well muscled.
  • Hock : It's compact.
  • Metatarsals : Short, vertical or very slightly inclined, forming an angle of 10ยฐ to 20ยฐ with the vertical.
  • Hind feet : Similar to the forwards. However, they are a little longer.

Movement:

It is agile, uniform, loose.

Mantle

SKIN : Is elastic, is well applied over the entire body. Does not form folds. It is a pinkish color.

HAIR : It is flat, fine and shiny. Sometimes longer on the back of the thighs and on the inside of the tail, but this characteristic is not valued.

COLOR : The background color is snow white. In principle, the ears are orange; color that extends beyond the base of the ears and covers both sides of the forehead to the eye region, which gives the face its characteristic mask appearance. We mean a star if, on the upper part of the forehead there is a more or less large spot of the same orange color. The ears may also be dotted with orange spots, which is highly appreciated and considered as a sign of purebred. Yellow-orange spots can be seen in the form of specks or strips spread over any part of the body, but more often in the region of the tail ligament. They should never be so numerous as to dominate the white background color. The tone of the spots should be accentuated, never pale, nor dark, not even brown, which would show signs of a mixture of races. The presence of a third color is not allowed, not even in some hairs. The coat may be uniform white, without any stain.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross : It is of 44 to 56 cm..

Ideal size

  • for males : 50 cm.,
  • for females : 48 cm..

Weight : In an adult male it is about 18 kg.



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..

MINOR FAULTS

โ€ข Spots with partial depigmentation on the nose or on one eyelid. Nose with a very clear pigmentation.
โ€ข Convex or slightly sunken back.
โ€ข Croup too oblique.
โ€ข Thin or too solid belly.

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โ€ข Aggressive or fearful dog.
โ€ข Lack of proportion between body length and height at the withers.
โ€ข Head too short.
โ€ข Spots with abundant depigmentation, or total depigmentation of the nose.
โ€ข Muzzle too short, very pointed or obtuse.
โ€ข Upper or lower prognathism.
โ€ข Incorrect joint.
โ€ข Different colored eyes.
โ€ข Ligament of the ears set very high.
โ€ข Curled tail, deviated to one side or corkscrew. Cropped tail.
โ€ข Elbows too far apart.
โ€ข Twisted forearms.
โ€ข Pasterns too oblique.
โ€ข Hair that is too long.
โ€ข Any color other than yellow-orange.
โ€ข Size above or below the norms established by the standard.

Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Original name – Istarski Kratkodlaki Goniฤ (English).
2. Chien courant d’Istrie ร  poil ras (French).
3. Istarski Kratkodlaki Goniฤ (German).
4. Istarski kratkodlaki gonic (Nome original) (Portuguese).
5. Nombre original – Istarski Kratkodlaki (espaรฑol).

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Halden Hound
Noruega FCI 267 - Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: Norway
Character: Calm and affectionate.
Weight: 18 - 25 kg
Height: Female: 44-52 cm., Male: 47-55 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

Halden Hound

The spread of Halden Hound limited to your country of origin, where it is also little known.

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History

Originally from Norway, the Halden Hound takes its name from Halden, the city where it was created.

Breed selection was initiated by Hans Larsen Bisseberg, an Ostfold County farmer, in 1860. The breed is believed to be the result of various crosses between local hounds and Swedish hounds, Germans and English. The official breed standard was established in the decade of 1950 and it is very rare outside of its country of origin. Most frequently used the Norwegian Hound and the Hygen Hound.

Photo: A female Halden Hound. Colour: tricolor by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics ยซHalden Houndยป

The Halden is similar to the American Foxhound ostensibly, although it is smaller.

It is a dog whose body can fit in a rectangle, proud, strong but not heavy. The head is medium in size, well balanced. The eyes, dark brown, they are medium in size and have a calm expression. The ears, that are neither too high nor too low, they are turned forward and should reach the middle of the muzzle. The tail, that is neither too high nor too low, it is quite thick and is carried low.

  • Fur: rough, very tight and smooth, with thick undercoat.
  • Color: White with black spots, small, less dark spots on the head, limbs and sometimes between black and white. But, black should not dominate.
  • Size: 52 to 60 cm for the male and 50 to 58 cm for female.
  • Weight: 23 to 29 kg for the male and 20 to 25 kg for females.

Character and abilities ยซHalden Houndยป

Kind and caring, the Halden Hound He can make a great companion dog if you take the time to meet his many exercise needs.. It is a nice dog to live, but can be unsociable with children, strangers or even other animals if not well socialized. Very exclusive, he does not like to be surrounded, which makes him a very good watchdog. Excellent hunter, fast and resistant. If you are not hunting, it will be the perfect companion for a sports owner.

Independent in nature, education should start very early to prevent this dog from developing too many bad habits. Firmness and consistency will be required to achieve results, but beware, no violence towards this sensitive dog will be tolerated.

Characteristics "Halden Hound"

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Videos "Halden Hound"

Fox hunting with halden hound and fox terrier in Norway
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Fox hunting with halden hound and fox terrier in Norway
Foxhunting with halden hound and fox terrier 07.11.20
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Foxhunting with halden hound and fox terrier 07.11.20

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Halden Hound"

Origin:
Norway

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
09.08.1999

Use:

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General appearance:

Rectangular construction, noble, strong, but not heavy.



Behavior / temperament:

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Head:

Thin, medium sized and well proportioned.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Seen from the front and from the side slightly dome-shaped. The occipital protuberance is barely noticeable.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Not abrupt.

facial region:

  • Truffle : black, open windows.
  • Snout : Not too short; straight muzzle.
  • Lips : Not very hanging.
  • Jaws/Teeth : Scissor bite; complete denture.
  • Cheeks : Relatively flat.

Eyes : Dark brown in color, medium-sized; calm expression.

Ears : Its insertion is neither too high nor too low; If they are placed forward they should reach up to the middle of the snout.

Neck:

Rather long, strong, thin and without any double chin.

Body:

  • top line : Straight.
  • Back : Strong.
  • Pork loin : Wide and muscular.
  • Rump : Slightly oblique.
  • Breast : Deep with tight ribs, but not barrel-shaped. The last ribs must be particularly well developed.
  • Belly : Very little withdrawn.

Tail:

Insertion neither too high nor too low; rather thick; reaches almost to the hocks. Worn rather low.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS

  • As a whole : Straight, thin limbs with strong bones.
  • Shoulder : Long and oblique shoulder blade, muscular; the tips do not protrude from the back line.
  • Forearm : Straight and thin.
  • Metacarpus : Slightly inclined.
  • Front feet : Oval, well arched, preferably closed, well covered with hair between the fingers.

LATER MEMBERS

  • Thigh : Broad and muscular.
  • Knee : Well angled.
  • Leg : Long.
  • Hocks : Thin and wide, turned neither in nor out. Well angled.
  • Rear feet : Like the front feet. Rams are allowed, but they are not desirable.

Movement:

Light, parallel, covers the ground well.

Mantle

HAIR : Rough, very dense and straight, with a dense undercoat of hairs.

COLOR : White with black spots, shaded tan patches on head, limbs and sometimes between black and white. Black should not predominate. Small black or tan spots are considered a color defect..



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • For males : 52-60 cm., ideal 56 cm..
  • for females : 50-58 cm., ideal 54 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..

ELIMINATORY FOULS

โ€ข Aggressiveness.

Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. (Norwegian: Haldenstรธver) (English).
2. Halden (French).
3. Haldenbracke, Haldenlaufhund, Halden-Stรถvare (German).
4. (Norueguรชs: haldenstรธver) (Portuguese).
5. (Noruego: Haldenstรธvare, Haldenstรธver) (espaรฑol).

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Swiss Hound
Suiza FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: Switzerland
Character: Lively, docile and sensitive.
Weight: 15 - 20 Kg.
Height: 49 - 59 cm..
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Schwyz Hound
Schwyz Hound

In the breed standard, the temperament of Swiss hound is described as "Vivacious and passionate By hunting, sensitive, docile and very attached to his master.

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History

It is said that the Swiss Hound is among the oldest members of the Group of Hounds. According to a 15th century letter to Ernst, Elector of Saxony (1441-86), Swiss working dogs were among the best. Images from the 17th century show packs of hounds "with the same color and the same size, "big heads and very long ears".

Three centuries later, the german dog writer Richard Strebel wrote in ยซDie Deutschen Hundeยป (German dog breeds, 1903-05) that the hounds that lived separately in a restricted area of โ€‹โ€‹Switzerland therefore developed separately.

In the decade of 1890, it seemed that purebred bloodhounds were marked for death in Switzerland, despite the breeding Schwyz Hound, Bernese Hound and Lucerne Hound. Some hounds were exported to Scandinavia and, thanks to the crossing with native hounds, the Stรถvares (scandinavian hounds) they were blooming. But at the same time, the Thurgauer Laufhund quietly disappeared in Switzerland, and the Aargauer Laufhund gave way to Jura Hound (Bruno Jura Hound).

In 1903, J. Dust del Swiss Kennel Club founded the Schweizerische Laufhunde-Club (Swiss Hound Club) and in 1907 an appeal was made to save the Swiss hound of extinction. Then something remarkable happened: the breed club bought good quality Swiss hounds and gave them to prudent breeders and hunters. Test rules and regulations were developed and a series of obligations were established: to) only one dog at a time when hunting; b) the dog had to be under control when searching for game; c) a dog that disappeared during the hunt had to return to its master within half an hour; y d) the dog was to return as soon as the horn sounded, regardless of whether the dog was looking. Using these rules, the breed club tried to exclude disobedient dogs and forced owners to properly breed and train their dogs.

Four varieties

The development of Swiss Hound started in the decade of 1930, but it took time and effort. In 1937, only five hounds were entered in the Swiss herd book. The Dr. O. Vollenweider managed to gather 11 hound collectors in the city of Soleura, in northwestern Switzerland. Dogs suitable for breeding were selected and, in 1933, a breed standard was published. In the standard, the varieties were distinguished by coat color and pattern.

In 1944, 150 Swiss hounds were entered in a hound exhibition. (as a neutral country, Switzerland did not participate in WWII) It was no longer forbidden to work with dogs that gave tongue, and bloodhounds of more than 20 inches (50 centimeters) to the cross.

Attempts to save or restore the Laufhund de Argovia they were unsuccessful; in 1933, the breed standard was canceled. Four varieties remained: the Bernese Hound, the Jura Hound (Bruno Jura Hound), the Lucerne Hound and the Schwyz Hound. Their names connect them with cities and areas of Switzerland (Berne, Lucerne, Jura), or with Switzerland.

It is said that between 1902 and 1922, a few 1.200 swiss hounds, mainly Schwyz Hound white-yellow, they were raised in Norway. Some years, there were more Swiss Hounds outside of Switzerland than in their country of origin. In 1993, about 1.000 copies of Lucerne Hound they lived in sweden.

France is another importer. Seventy-five Jura Hound (Bruno Jura Hound) enrolled in an exhibition in Lyon in 1976. It is not surprising that the Jura is predominantly found in France and Switzerland, and that it extends to Germany. Since the 15th century, Swiss hounds were also exported to Italy. According to raven, they frequently crossed paths with his Italian cousin, the Italian short-haired Segugio.

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Swiss Hound varieties:

1 Bernese Hound
Suiza FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

Bernese Hound
Origin: Switzerland
Character: Independent and friendly.
Weight: 19 - 20 kg
Height: Males: 49-59 cm.. females: 47-57 cm.

The Bernese Hound It is mainly used for hunting hare.

The Swiss Hound has a very ancient origin. Its existence in Switzerland since Roman times is proven thanks to

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2 Lucerne Hound
Suiza FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

Lucerne Hound
Origin: Switzerland
Character: Vivacious and docile
Weight: 15 - 20 Kg
Height: Male: 49โ€“59 cm. Female: 47โ€“57 cm

The Lucerne Hound is a lively dog, but gentle and docile. Very attached to his master.

The breed was originally bred in the Lucerne area, Switzerland. Apparently it is closely related to

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3 Schwyz Hound
Suiza FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

Schwyz Hound
Origin: Switzerland
Character: Independent and energetic.
Weight: 16 - 25 Kg.
Height: Males: 49-59 cm.. females: 47-57 cm..

The Schwyz Hound they are a very lively and energetic breed that requires a significant amount of daily exercise.

The Schwyz Hound has ancient origins, the details are a bit confusing though. Dogs

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4 Jura Hound (Bruno Jura Hound)
SuizaFCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

Bruno Jura Hound
Origin: Switzerland, France
Character: Independent and partner
Weight: 15 to 20 Kg
Height: 43 to 58 cm.

The Jura Hound It is very distant with strangers and needs firm handling if kept as pets.

In the year of 1882 A standard was established for each of the

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American Foxhound
Estados Unidos FCI 303 . Large-sized Hounds

Origin: United States
Character: cunning and affectionate
Weight: 32 and 34 Kg
Height: 53 and 64 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Foxhound Americano

The American Foxhound is sweet, friendly, loyal and very affectionate in a house.

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Characteristics "American Foxhound"

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

Fox hound, American, better known as American Foxhound It is a breed of dog that is very close to the English Foxhound, are hounds, dogs that are guided by smell to hunt foxes.

In 1650, Robert Brooke, brought for the administration of the British colony that was North America a pack of hunting dogs, which became the root of many of the North American hunting dog lines. These dogs remained in the Brooke family about 300 years.

George Washington received fox hunting dogs, French, as the Great Gascony Blue as a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette.

Many of the dogs Washington already owned were descendants of the Brooke family., so when he crossed them with the French, the race began to develop until it reached the present American Foxhound.

Physical characteristics

While the norms of the standard require that the American Foxhound what de 53 to 64 cm in height to the cross, and despite between 29 to 34 kg, Many specimens are, structurally, bigger, females always, slightly smaller than males.

Some breeders have theorized that the variation in height with respect to the standard, It is due to the considerably improved diet the dogs receive currently. Let's not forget that the breed was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 (and there the standard was set...), and back then it was a common and traditional practice to feed the Foxhound with a diet they called "dog bread", it was a variant of bread made with cornmeal.

Continuing with the physical characteristics, the Foxhound has long legs, lines of bony. His chest is quite narrow. It has a long snout and large skull, dome shaped. He's a big ear... Yes, He has floppy ears like his first cousins โ€‹โ€‹and hazel eyes. (or brown) they are big and bright.

The coat is short and rough. In general, they are very similar to the Beagle, only that foot can be seen that they are taller and larger. Usually have four colors: red, black, and fire, or bluish, They also have white parts.

They tend to throw a good amount of hair in the time of molt, but a weekly brushing will prevent that the sofa is decorated…

Character and skills

The American Foxhound is sweet, friendly, loyal and very affectionate in a house. As with all dogs need a careful training, constant socialization, and one owners who are willing to do enough exercise with your pet!

One Foxhound bored will find by itself, the ways to have fun, and and can be very destructive, Some examples of destruction include, from scratches on doors, destruction of objects found in your path, as toilet paper, for example, as it is very mischievous and, to be quite long, they are able to pick up things of furniture…

If you can not establish a routine walks, Well, at least it would be good if the animal had access to a safe patio, where you can spend your energy, is a good alternative. But, We insist that, the walks, games should be part of your daily life.

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Hound โ“˜

FCI breed standard "American Foxhound"

Origin:
United States

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
07.08.1998

Use:

With working trial.



General appearance:

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Behavior / temperament:

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Head:

Medium long, slightly domed in occiput.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Wide and full.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Moderately defined.

facial region:

  • Snout : Good length, straight and square cut.
  • Eyes : Large, well separated placement, with typical bloodhound expression; soft look, gentle and nice; brown or hazelnut color.
  • Ears : Rather low implantation, so long that, extended, reach almost to the tip of the nose; texture fine; sufficiently wide and almost lacking erectile capacity; hang close to the head with the leading edge slightly turned towards the cheeks; the tips are rounded.

Neck:

Rises freely and lightly over the shoulders, strong in substance but not heavy, medium long; clean throat, no skin folds; but a slight wrinkle under the angle of the jaw is allowed.

Body:

  • Back : Moderately long, robust and muscular.
  • Pork loin : Wide and slightly arched.
  • Breast : Must be deep, giving space for the lungs; narrower in proportion to its depth than the chest of the English Foxhound; a circumference of 71 cm. (28 inches) is considered optimal in a specimen of 58 cm. (23 inches) height.
  • Ribs : Well arched, the hindquarters well extended back.
  • Flank : A flank of 7,6 cm. (3 inches) confers elasticity.

Tail:

Moderately high insertion, high carried, but never forward on the back; slightly curved and with a very sparse fringe of hair.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Straight, with good bones.

  • Shoulder : Oblique, crisp and muscular, neither heavy nor loaded, that give the impression of freedom of movement with great activity and strength.
  • Metacarpus : Short, straight.
  • Previous feet : of fox; well arched fingers; strong nails; hard, full pads.

LATER MEMBERS :

  • Hips and thighs : Strong and muscular, ensuring a powerful thrust.
  • Knees: Strong and low-set.
  • Warm-tarsal joints : Solid, symmetrical and moderately angled.
  • Hind feet : Compact and strong.

Movement:

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Mantle

HAIR : Medium long, thick, hard texture typical of bloodhound.

COLOR : Any color is allowed.



Size and weight:

  • Males should not measure less than 56 cm. (22 flea) not more than 63,5 cm. (25 inches);
  • females should not measure less than 53 cm. (21 inches) not more than 61 cm. (24 inches).

Measurement should be done with the dog in a natural position, with the limbs well under the body; is taken at the level of the cross.



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..

โ€ข Very flat skull, narrow at the top, too above- dice.
โ€ข Roman nose, the raised, giving the nasal bridge a concave shape.
โ€ข Long and pointed snout, or very short, sharply cut under the eyes.
โ€ข Small eyes, sharp-eyed like a Terrier, or prominent and bulging.
โ€ข High set ears, short, or with a tendency to rise above its insertion point.
โ€ข Thick collar, short or rough; worn at the same height as the top of the shoulders Throat with double chin or skin folds.
โ€ข Very long back, convex or defeated.
โ€ข Flat and narrow spine.
โ€ข Excessively wide or shallow chest.
โ€ข Flat ribs.
โ€ข Long tail, curved in the shape of a handle or inclined from birth forward. Rat tail. Total absence of fringe hair.
โ€ข Twisted forelimbs.
โ€ข Shoulder blades straight and vertical.
โ€ข Elbows turned outward.
โ€ข Carpal joint deviated forward or backward.
โ€ข Cow tibio-tarsal joints or very straight.
โ€ข Long feet, fingers apart, crushed.
โ€ข Lack of muscles and drive.
โ€ข Short hair, thin or smooth in texture.

SCALE OF POINTS

points

Head

  • Skull 5
  • Snout 5
  • Eyes 5
  • Ears 5

20

Tips

  • Former members 10
  • Hip, thighs and post limbs. 10
  • Pies 15

    • 35

    Body

    • Neck 5
    • Shoulders and chest 15
    • Back, tenderloin and ribs 15

    35

    Fur and tail

    • Fur 5
    • Tail 5

    10
    ___
    TOTAL 100

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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

    Images ยซAmerican Foxhoundยป

    Videos ยซAmerican Foxhoundยป

    Alternative names:

    1. Foxhound (English).
    2. Foxhound (French).
    3. Foxhound (German).
    4. Foxhound americano, Cachorro americano Urrador (Portuguese).
    5. Foxhound americano, Perro de caza de zorros americano (espaรฑol).

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    Black and tan coonhound
    Estados Unidos FCI 300 - Large-sized Hounds

    Origin: United States
    Character: Friendly and alert
    Weight: 29 to 59 Kg
    Height: 58 to 69 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Perro negro y fuego para la caza del mapache

    The Black and tan coonhound they are very vocal and ladradores and, they tend to howl frequently.

    Content

    History

    The black and tan dog for raccoon hunting is a breed of dog used especially to track raccoons. It is a cross between Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound (ยซBlack fox hunter and virginia fireยป).

    The Black and tan coonhound It is one of the oldest breeds that exist in America. It is considered that its origin is in the old packs of Fox Hound Cross with Bloodhound they were imported from England in the 17TH century.

    The Black and tan coonhound is a descendant of dog Talbot (extinct race), It was in medieval England from the 11th century. His ancestry is, years. At that time, drawn through the Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound.

    The Black and tan coonhound it is the only one of the six races of the group โ€œCoonhoundโ€ (hunting dog breed belonging to hounds) officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.

    In 1945 the Black and tan coonhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club.

    The Redbone Coonhound and the Plott Hound since then they have been recognized in the miscellaneous class. The other three varieties of Coonhound are the Bluetick Coonhound, the American English Coonhound, and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    Physical characteristics

    The standard of the Black and tan coonhound mark that your weight is 29 to 59 Kg. Y, the height at the cross of 58 to 69 cm..
    Its pelage is short, dense and glossy. Their brand of black colour and fire are similar to the Dobermann and the Rottweiler, but with key differences that, It doesn't help to distinguish it from other races. The most prominent are the ears and long tails, and his strong bark, like no other. The eyes are Hazel color, throwing more dark in some cases.

    The legs are long in proportion to the length of the body, that is very muscular and thin, males tend to be more bony than females.

    The size of the litter of a Black and Tan Coonhound dog round the 8 Puppies. Y, the life expectancy of this breed is of 10 to 12 years.

    Generally healthy, but there is some risk of the Hip Dysplasia, ear cancer and other ear infections and eye problems.

    Character and skills

    The Black and tan coonhound achieves its objective by guiding itself only by smell, What makes it also efficient to find deer, bears, Pumas and other pieces of hunting, although in many countries this type of hunting with dogs is restricted.

    The general impression is the of the power, agility and alertness, with the ability to quickly drop to the ground and move down with powerful rhythmic strides. It also, every dog has his own voice, recognisable for their owners from a great distance.

    The Black and tan coonhound he is a gentle dog, adaptable and worthy to be loved. While adapt very well to different environments of life, This dog will be very happy when you can do the work for which has been raised.

    Thanks to its amazing sense of smell, is a dog that easily distracted, he is obedient but if any trail crosses his path he will go after himโ€ฆ Reason why, they are dogs that require a constant and patient training.

    Although most of the Black and tan coonhound they are dogs trust, balanced and sweet temperament, puppies need a fair amount of encouragement to build their confidence, especially, When living in the interior of a home as pets. You can have despanzurrado and happy on the sofa, If and when, It gives you a lot of exercise, years. At that time, they enjoy the company of their human family.

    The Black and tan coonhound, It may seem cautious or nervous in the presence of strangers or unfamiliar dogs, but if they are well socialized from puppies there will be no problem, they are dogs bred for hunting and working group.

    The Black and tan coonhound he is better known as "raccoon hunter", but she has also been used successfully for hunting other animals such as the bear, the deer, the Fox and the mountain lion – even on difficult terrain. Since, It is a dog that supports well the rigors of winter, as well as intense heat.

    The Black and tan coonhound it is a breed that tends to drool a lot, This is a feature that can be problematic. This race is not very appropriate for someone who is looking for a quiet dog, like all Coonhound, they are very vocal and ladradores and, as well, they tend to howl frequently. They are effective in warning their owners when a stranger enters the courtyard, the appearance of the dog at that time may seem threatening, but it is not likely to bite or attack unless smell the real danger or feel threatened.

    Despite being a dog that is not often seen in urban areas, they enjoyed much popularity in rural areas. It is said that a Coonhound they are found on the porch of most rural homes in the United States, more than any other race. While it is not a statistical fact, his place in the AKC registered breeds list that ranks as one of the most popular races.

    It is the image that has inspired the character of Pluto, the companion of Mickey Mouse.

    Characteristics "Black and tan coonhound"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Black and tan coonhound" 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 Black and tan coonhound

    Videos of the black and tan dog for raccoon hunting

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

  • FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    • FCI breed standard Black and tan coonhound

    FCIFCI - Black and tan coonhound
    		Dog

    Alternative names:

    1. American Black and Tan Coonhound (English).
    2. Chien noir et feu pour la chasse au raton laveur (French).
    3. Schwarz-lohfarbene Waschbรคrenhund (German).
    4. Coonhound preto e castanho (Portuguese).
    5. Black and tan coonhound, perro negro y fuego para la caza del mapache (espaรฑol).

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    Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
    Croacia FCI 152 . Medium-sized Hounds

    Origin: Croatia
    Character: Nice, sweet and barking
    Weight: 16 - 24 kg
    Height: Males: 50-54 cm. - females: 48-52 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

    Istrian Coarse-haired Hound

    The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound it is an excellent hound for hunting hare and fox.

    Content

    History

    His story matches that of Istrian Shorthaired Hound, but the iconography in words and images is much more limited, as long-haired dogs are generally less attractive for renderings due to their outward appearance. But, the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound was described in detail by B. Laska in 1896 and 1905: under the name of "barbiniยป these hard elo hound dogs were put up for sale in the Pazin and Buzet area in Istria. During World War I the breed was almost extinct. From 1924 these dogs were registered in the Croatian Stallion Book. The FCI recognized the breed in 1948. The first standard dates back to 1969.

    Photos:

    1 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1583815

    Physical characteristics

    The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound has strong and robust bones. With a stern expression, gives the deceptive impression of being a dark and taciturn animal. His somewhat hairy appearance was the cause of his near disappearance, as he is physically repulsive to some due to his coarse fur. But, its deceptive appearance hides a wonderful character and very beautiful qualities.

    HEIGHT
    Among 45 and 58 cm. (17,72 to 22,83 inches) for the male
    Among 45 and 58 cm. (17,72 to 22,83 inches) for the female

    WEIGHT
    Among 16 and 24 kg (35,27 to 52,91 pounds) for the male
    Among 16 and 24 kg (35,27 to 52,91 pounds) for the female

    COLOR
    Its fur is white with orange spots, more or less big, on the body and often at the beginning of the tail. Their ears are generally orange.

    HAIR
    Her hair is straight, hard and pointed. It usually measures between 5 and 10 cm long.

    MORPHOLOGY
    Its head has a domed skull and a slightly pointed cap. His big eyes are dark. Its slender ears are well set on the cheeks and tend to flare towards the middle. His nose is black. Its tail is quite long and reaches the hock.

    Character and skills

    His character is that of a gentle dog, obedient and calm at home, while hunting is active, independent and passionate. His temperament is moderately lively, expression indicative of a calm and balanced nature, the look is somber. His bark is loud, moderate to deep.

    He stands out for his immense diligence, it is resistant and persistent. It can have excellent performance even in the most difficult terrain and weather conditions.. The track never leaves. It is mainly used for hunting wild boar., deer, foxes and hares.

    Training / Education:

    Education is not that simple. Because when hunting he always depends on himself and cannot wait for the hunter's instructions, is suitable for a wide autonomy, the owner cannot avoid the servile obedience of this breed. You need in this direction a little understanding from the owner or coach.

    No harsh training methods, it would only interrupt her relationship with the man, what a double shame. Requires a certain amount of patience and empathy, benign and yet a totally consistent approach to both education and training. More than punishment it will help stimulate the positive voice (compliment, stimulus) and the material (a treat).

    Care and health

    This robust and resistant dog does not suffer from any genetic disease or any particular pathology associated with the breed.. His health is excellent and he rarely gets sick.

    WATCH OUT

    Its rough appearance requires regular brushing to maintain its coat and ensure good health.

    Images "Istrian Coarse-haired Hound"

    Photos:

    1 – A female Istrian Hound, Coarse-haired. Colour: white & orange by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    2 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1583811
    3 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1583803
    4 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istrian_hound2.jpg
    5 – Istrian Coarse-haired Hound at a dog show in Zadar, Croatia (CACIB 2006.) by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    6 – ISTARSKI OSTRODLAKI GONIC by www.youtube.com

    Videos "Istrian Coarse-haired Hound"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
    • – UKC – Scenthound Group โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Istrian Coarse-haired Hound"

    Origin:
    Croatia

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    25.10.2000

    Use:

    Bloodhound par excellence, it is used mainly for hunting hare and fox. Can also be used as a tracking dog. Its constitution is appropriate for hunting in the vast open lands of Istria.



    General appearance:

    Coat color is snow white with yellow-orange markings. The hair is long and smooth. The head is oblong, bushy eyebrows. The body is robust, for strong bones. The tail is thick and a bit saber-shaped. The face is severe and taciturn expression, sometimes even gloomy. The voice is sonorous, medium intonation, which often becomes serious.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The length of the body must exceed the withers by a maximum of 10%.



    Behavior / temperament:

    This is a personable dog, docile and very attached to his master. Of moderate temperament, He is very passionate during the hunt.

    Head:

    It is well proportioned in relation to the body. Its length is 20 to 24 cm.; should not be too light. Pigmentation of visible mucosa is dark.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : Slightly bulky. The occipital protrusion is well apparent, as well as the frontal sulcus, which is often covered by a tuft of long, straight hair. The forehead is quite wide. The skull becomes narrower in the eye region.
    • Depression links (Stop) : It is not marked.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : It is wide, with well developed nostrils. Pigmentation is dark black.
    • Snout : Thick, rectangular; the muzzle is wide and covered with bushy whiskers. Seen from the front, The jaws give the snout an appearance of roundness.
    • Teeth : Strong; the joint is scissor-shaped. The denture is complete. : They are good together and they are not very thick.
    • Eyes : The iris is dark in color. The eyes are large, but not exhorbitant. The look is gloomy. Since the hairs on the eyebrows are coarse and longer, these are tangled and bushy.
    • Ears : They are not too thick and are covered by shorter hair. They are implanted near the eyes, but they are not high, not near the edge of the upper profile of the skull. The ears are wider in the center and are close to the cheeks. Are long enough; finer and more rounded at the tip. They come forward. They are considered very long when they reach more or less to the nose, and long when they reach the canines. They must be at least semi-long and reach at least to the zygomatic arches.

    Neck:

    In profile, the junction of the neck with the head is marked at the back of the occipital protuberance. Its length is 12 to 15 cm and her skin is stretched, no dewlap.

    Body:

    Seen as a whole, the upper margin slopes slightly towards the rump.

    • Height to the cross : Little pronounced.
    • Back : It's straight and wide. Its length is well proportioned in relation to the height at the withers.
    • Pork loin : Short, muscular and rounded.
    • Rump : Wide, especially in females. Slightly inclined; rounded, since the haunches are apparent.
    • Breast : It's wide and deep. Descends at least to the elbow. Its circumference generally exceeds by 12 to 15 cm height at withers. The ribs are rounded. The tip of the sternum is barely visible. The front of the chest is rounded.
    • Belly and flanks : The lower margin rises progressively, from the xiphoid appendix, towards the ligament of the hind limbs. The belly is slightly raised. The flanks are not very accentuated and should not be crowned.

    Tail:

    Its implantation is not very high. It is thicker at the base and tapers at the tip. Low, with a slight curve towards the top. Reaches to or slightly exceeds the hock.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

    • Shoulder : The shoulder blades are oblique, long, muscular and well attached to the thorax. The angle of the scapulohumeral joint is about 90ยฐ.
    • Elbows : They do not deviate inward.
    • forearms : They are upright and well muscled.
    • Carpi : barely visible.
    • Metacarpus : Short, almost vertical; however with a slight incline, which together with the vertical forms an angle of 10ยฐ.
    • Front feet : Jack's foot, Straits, with fingers tight together. The pads are well developed and resistant. Nails are thick.

    LATER MEMBERS :

    • Thighs : Short, wide and muscular.
    • Legs : They are longer than the thighs; oblique and well muscled.
    • Hock : Thick and wide.
    • Metatarsals : They are short and vertical. If there are spurs, these must be removed.
    • Hind feet : As the front ; they are often a little longer.

    Movement:

    It is loose and energetic.

    Mantle

    SKIN : Is elastic, it is well stretched over the whole body, reddish. No presence of wrinkles.

    HAIR : The outer layer of hairs - known as wool hair - is tough. Its length is 5 to 10 cm., es hirsuto, never curled, nor with ripples. Under this layer of coarse hairs lies, especially in winter, an undercoat of abundant, short hairs. The outer layer of hairs is not stretched over the skin but is shaggy. Must not tangle or form felt-like tufts. Hair length and density vary depending on the region of the body..

    COLOR : Snow white is the background color. Ears are usually orange. A star-shaped spot of the same color is often seen on the forehead. The ears may also have orange spots, which is a sign of purebred. Orange spots, more or less extended, or specks of the same color can be seen all over the body, but they are usually found at the base of the tail. These marks should not be abundant, nor spread in such a way that they are more noticeable than the snow white color. The color of the markings must be raised, nor pale, nor dark, nor brown, which would be a sign of miscegenation. A third color is not allowed, not even in some hairs.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross : The height to the cross is of 46 to 58 cm Ideal size for males : 52 cm., for females : 50 cm..

    WEIGHT : The weight of a normally fed adult dog, is of 16 to 24 kg. An average weight of about 20 kg.



    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..

    โ€ข Square jaw, seen from the front.
    โ€ข Hanging and sagging lips.
    โ€ข Third eyelid (flashing body, membrana nictitante ) apparent.

    MISS PLAYOFFS :

    โ€ข Aggressive or fearful dog.
    โ€ข Lack of proportion between height at the withers and body length.
    โ€ข Very pink or depigmented nose.
    โ€ข Muzzle too obtuse, pointed or still raised.
    โ€ข Incorrect occlusion of the jaws; pronounced prognathism.
    โ€ข Pink eyelids.
    โ€ข Different colored eyes
    โ€ข Ears that are too short or too far from the head; very high or very low implantation. Too long ear hairs, silky, wavy, curly or with the consistency of felt.
    โ€ข Tail that deviates laterally or has been clipped.
    โ€ข Elbows far away from the body.
    โ€ข Arched forearms.
    โ€ข Very oblique pasterns.
    โ€ข Any color other than yellow-orange. Grayish or blackish marks will never be accepted.
    โ€ข Size above or below norms.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Istrian Rough-coated Hound, Istrian Wire-haired Hound (English).
    2. Chien courant d’Istrie ร  poil dur (French).
    3. Rauhhaarige Istrische Bracke (German).
    4. Em croata: istarski ostrodlaki gonic (Portuguese).
    5. En croata, istarski oลกtrodlaki goniฤ (espaรฑol).

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