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Wicklow Terrier
Irlanda FCI 302 . Large and medium sized Terriers

Origin: Ireland
Character: Temperamental and partner
Weight: Approx.. 16 kg
Height: Approx.. 35,5 cm.
Life expectancy:

Glen of Imaal Terrier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Löwchen
Francia FCI 233 . Little Lion Dog

Origin: Germany
Character: loving and playful
Weight: 4.5 to 8.1 Kg
Height: 28 to 35,6 cm.
Life expectancy:

Löwchen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bluetick Coonhound
Estados Unidos Large-size hounds

Origin: United States
Character: Friendly and minder
Weight: 20.5 to 37 Kg
Height: 53 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy: 11 - 12 years

Bluetick Coonhound
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Like the other Coonhound, the Bluetick It is a race that much drooling and ladradores.

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History

The Bluetick Coonhound It is a breed of dog of the Group of Coonhound, usually bred in the South of United States. It originated in Louisiana, fruit of the cross of a Grand Blue of Gascony, Southwest of France dog, of a English Foxhound, of the American Foxhound, and Black And Tan Virginia Foxhound.

The Coonhound Bluetick, Although at the time it was registered, were not recognized by the United Kennel Club, as a separate breed until 1946. They are also recognized by the national canine Council of Australia and the Kennel Club of New Zealand. In April of 2009 the breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club and in December of 2009 He became eligible to compete in AKC Coonhound events.

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The Bluetick can be found in various forms of pop culture. Emmylou Harris mentions a Bluetick named Gideon in her song "Red Dirt Girl", the mascot of the University of Tennessee is a Bluetick Coonhound named Smokey, and Bluetick star in a commercial for Miracle Whip.

Physical characteristics

The general body of the Bluetick Coonhound style is muscular and fast, thick but not built with stupidity. The head is rather high and tail carried over the back, no signs of fear or nervousness.

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Slovak Hound
Eslovaquia FCI 244 - Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: Slovakia
Character: Independent and fair
Weight: Max. 16 Kg
Height: Max. 46 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

Kopov Eslovaco

The Slovak Hound (Slovenský Kopov or Slovakian Hound) It is a breed of dog of size medium hound type. Originally from Slovakia, was bred for boar hunting, not as a pet or exhibit it in dog shows (Showdog).

The club of the breed was created in Bratislava in 1988.

It appears listed by the FCI under breed number 244, group 6, Scent hounds, and related breeds, section 1.2 Medium-sized Hounds.

Promoted in the United States as a rare breed for those looking for a unique hunting dog.

Name "Black Forest Hound"apparently it was created in the US for marketing reasons, It has nothing to do with the Black Forest.

The Slovak Hound it is a typical hunting dog in appearance, with a muscular body, long legs, long tail, the ears are long and loose. The short coat is always black, with reddish markings (black and tan). Dogs must weigh around 16 kg and must be measured, approximately, 46 cm to the cross, females are slightly smaller. This is the ideal size is described in the breed standard.

The Slovak Kopov is more full-bodied than the American breed Black and Tan Coonhound, but it is lighter than other similar dogs from Poland, such as the Ogar Polski or Polish Hound which is the largest hound in the country. The eyes are always dark, deep, and they have a look of bravery and courage.

Although it is an independent dog, is intelligent, and is easy to train. It also, It is blessed with a great sense of direction.

The Slovak Hound It is a well-known hunting dog since ancient times., the breed was recognized for the first time in the year 1870. The races of Austrian Black and Tan Hound, Polish Hound and Hungarian hound (Transylvanian Scent Hound) is thought to they have formed part of their ancestors. The etymology of the name seems to allude to the color of the dog.

The Slovak Hound was developed and used as a hunting dog, There is an animal that sole have as a pet or is usually present to dog competitions (Showdog). It has been bred for hunting, especially wild boars, hence its fierceness. Although it is very common in its area of ​​origin, rarely seen in other countries. The Slovak Hound is similar to other Eastern European hounds in appearance and hunting style. It is very faithful to his master, He is an outdoor dog...

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Chesapeake
USA FCI 263 . Retrievers

Origin: United States
Character: Active and protective
Weight: 25 to 36 Kg
Height: 56 to 66 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake (or Chesapeake Bay Retriever) It is a breed of dog that originated in the Chesapeake Bay, shores of Maryland in the East of United States.

They come from the race Newfoundland What, It was a gift from the English offered to the families who helped the victims of a shipwreck off the coast of Maryland., in 1807. These two pieces of Newfoundland, a male named “Sailor” and a female named “Canton”, they were rescued from the ship that sank in Maryland in 1807 and they are the parents of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed.

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Jindo dog
Corea del Sur FCI 334 . Asian Spitz and related breeds

Origin: North Korea
Character: Loyal and reserved
Weight: 15 to 23 Kg
Height: 45 to 54 cm.
Life expectancy:

Korean Jindo Dog

There is no official written record- about the origin of the Jindo dog, but many authors agree that this breed has existed since several thousands of years ago in the Jindo Island, which is located at the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula. But, There are different theories about its ancient origin and the most accepted indicates that the Korean Jindo Dog originates from Korea.; the race has been well-preserved in this island because of the difficulty in transport in the past. In Korea, the Korean Jindo Dog are called Jindo-Kae or Jindo-Kyon; Kae and Kyon are the Korean language words that mean dog.

The Korean Jindo Dog is a dog of medium size, well proportioned, used for hunting and as a guard. Its pricked ears and coiled or sickle-shaped tail give it a vivid expression of agility., Fortress, vigilance and dignity.

The Korean Jindo Dog has a very strong hunting instinct.; In addition to being bold, bravo, alert and careful, not allowed to tempt easily and is hot-headed. First and foremost, is extremely faithful to its owner. It is reserved with strangers. In general, is not affectionate with other animals, particularly with males. It also has a good sense of orientation. It is a dog of a single owner; He quickly agree to a new owner but it never forgets its ties with the previous owner who raised him since that was puppy. Stays clean and eat little.

The Korean Jindo Dog has a double layer of hair. The inner layer is smooth, dense, pale, But enough to sustain the outer layer. The outer layer is stiff and somewhat separated from the body. Compared with the hair covering the body, the hair of the head, members and ears is shorter, and neck, cross, back and trunk is longer. The hair of the tail and rear of the thighs is longer than the rest of the body.

The Korean Jindo Dog are famous for their ability to hunt, because of his bravery, cunning, and sensitivity.

In addition to the usual prey of hunting, his hunting prowess is displayed in a legend that tells that three Korean Jindo Dog, they killed a Siberian Tiger.

They have been used, mainly, in deer and wild boar hunting.

The Korean traditional game that is free of weapons, have a pack of Korean Jindo Dog, was a real treasure. They used to go hunting, a master and his pack, So when the dogs managed to capture their prey, one of the Korean Jindo Dog, I went in search of the master, to lead to the dam, while the rest of the pack stayed watching the prey from the appearance of scavengers.

The Korean Jindo Dog, He is known for his unwavering loyalty and friendly nature. Because of this, There is a false idea that a Korean Jindo Dog is loyal only to its first owner or who raised him from puppy. This idea is not entirely true, What is certain is that they tend to keep their love for the people who have taken care of them forever., Although change home, they still want their former masters.

Because the Jindo is an active and intelligent dog, It requires frequent interaction with people or another family dog. For some, the Jindo may even be too smart, since he usually thinks for himself. The same intelligence that allows the dog to learn commands and tricks very quickly may be too much to try to tame...

To be so lively, It is a dog that gets bored easily if it is alone or locked up for long periods of time., You can try to jump over a fence or wall, digging deep wells, and it may even be very destructive if left trapped at home. Because of this many Korean Jindo Dog is found in animal shelters, abandoned by owners who knew what they were getting into by accepting the responsibility that comes with owning a Korean Jindo Dog. It is a dog who doesn't like anything the water, above all flows, some of them don't even want to go out when it rains...

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Types of Bichon
Bichons and related breeds

Origin: Italy, Spain, Belgium, France, Madagascar, Germany
Character: Playful
Weight: 1.8 to 8 Kg
Height: 20 to 35.6 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

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It is called Bichon to a group of dog breeds that have as common characteristics being small, having long hair and a sweet and affectionate character.

It is believed that the Bichon term comes from Barbichón, as they were called the poodle puppies or Barbet and by similarity, the term was applied to these races.

The Federation Cynologique Internationale qualify the Bichon breeds within the Group IX, in a single section; section 1 Bichons and similar breeds.

In this section are included also 2 races which did not bear the name of Bichon but if share appearance and character:

The different varieties of Bichon

Maltese

Maltese

The Maltese is very sensitive, and you prefer a home that is stable. Content Assessments of Coexistence is important ...
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Havanese

Havanese

Thanks to its nature, the Havanese is used in therapy with animals Content Assessments of Coexistence is important ...
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Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise (Bichon à  poil frisé)

The owner of a Bichon Frize (Bichon à  poil frisé) You should avoid leaving it alone, suffers from anxiety when you're alone ...
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Bolognese

Bolognese

The texture of the Bichon Bolognese coat is that of wool and should never be cut or clipped. ...
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Coton de Tulear

Coton de Tulear

The Coton de Tuléar is very playful, to the point that the standard describes it by saying that "sometimes is ...
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Löwchen

Löwchen

The Löwchen is the breed of dog that once had the honor, as the Portuguese water dog and ...
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Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound
Estados Unidos Large-size hounds

Origin: United States
Character: active and friendly
Weight: 30 to 35 Kg
Height: 21 to 25 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound

Black and Tan Virginia Foxhounds are hunting dogs with an excellent sense of smell

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History

The Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, It is believed that it descends from hunting dogs introduced in America in 1650 by Robert Brooke.

These hounds were the ancestors of the varieties of American hunting dogs.

George Washington received a Foxhound French as a gift of the French aristocracy and that dog he crossed one of the hunting dogs bred by the Lord Brooke that it resulted in the race Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, as we know it today. Later, Irish Foxhound were crossed, as well, with the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound to increase your stamina and speed.

In 1966 the state of Virginia elected Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound as official race of the State of Virginia. This race, along with other varieties of American Foxhound, it was created by the upper class during the Colonial Era, mainly for the purpose of fox hunting.

Physical characteristics

While the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound is similar to its equivalent in English, the English Foxhound, the American version has been raised to be lighter, higher and more agile.

of his physical appearance, the most distinctive feature is its fur, It is black and Tan on a white base, short and rather coarse hair. They are large size dogs, they grow to a height of 21 to 25 centimeters and can weigh between 30 and 35 Kg. His head is long, his ears are large and drooping over his face. The eyes are Hazel or brown, giving a friendly look and intelligent in his face.

Character and skills

These dogs are loyal and Nice by nature, they need a lot of exercise to prevent boredom, since if they get bored or when locked up for long periods of time they can become quite destructive, and breaking furniture and all crossing on their way. They require much attention during the training and need to be well socialized.

These dogs have an excellent sense of smell and are faster than other hunting dogs when they pursue their prey.

While adapt with ease, life in an apartment does not make them very happy, they need plenty of exercise and in his absence is likely to upload weight easily. Apart from the need to exercise, they tend to be reasonably healthy and are not usually affected by genetic diseases of hip and bones, as it happens in other races. Their life expectancy average is about 10-12 years.

The Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, is a beautiful breed for anyone wanting a dog of gentle temperament adore staying active with their masters.

It has the soft nature of a Black and tan coonhound and the strong personality of a Scent hound.

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