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Boxer
Alemania FCI 144 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Germany
Character: Loving and loyal
Weight: 25 to 30 kg
Height: 53 to 63 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Boxer

The Boxer It is docile and boasts an unmatched loyalty with his family

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History of the BOXER

The Boxer It is a breed of working and companion dogs., medium-sized, of German origin. Obtained through the crossing of an Bullenbeisser and Bulldog.

Most canine historians agree that the Boxer has ancestors in dogs. Bullenbeisser. The Bullenbeisser (or out of bulls) they were hunting dogs, used for the hunting of the pig, wild boar and deer. Such expeditions for the hunting of wild animals used to cost the lives of several dogs., the game was horrible and painful both people and dogs (not to mention for wild boars). Some sources say that these huge medieval dogs had erect ears and large teeth., that would be used to hold the animal by the muzzle. It is likely that hunters cut off their ears in the way they do in some countries today., since this custom would seem to be in accordance with the primitive customs of those times.

Within a more civilized and utilitarian way, the ancestors of the Boxer were frequently used as butchers dogs, due to its ability to hold to a bull and lead him toward his barn, if he became rebellious. It is believed that the famous reputation of a dog called "Boxl", used by a Berlin butcher is what gave the breed its name. The derivation of the word Boxer as the name for a purebred dog is ironic, since the word "boxl" or "boxel" has as its translation, in essence, mestizo.

Physical Characteristics Boxer

Exist of varieties within the Boxer race:

  • The Griffon
  • The striped

His physical traits include a strong head, prognathic lower jaw, whose jaw pressure is generally 122 kg per square centimeter, snout with characteristic black mask, traditionally farmers cut their ears so that they seem rather long and situated in high, dark brown eyes, Truffle wide and black, strong neck, rounded and muscular and well fat; chest wide and rooms well muscled hind.

With animal protection laws has allowed the dog to submit without cutting of ears and the tail of these animals, but in the standard of beauty, It looks more the Boxer cut ears and tail. Flat, drooping ears on both sides of the head, that give it a character "of the eternal puppy".

The Boxer has a short coat, bright and smooth, Griffon or striped color (standard, black or red, though these colors are scarce). Sometimes it has white spots (collar, chest and gloves), Although the all-white Boxer has been considered as a genetic defect, While the initial progenitor (Meta Von Der Passage) was white.

The height at the cross of males varies between the 57 and 63 centimeters. for females, the height at the cross must be between the 53 and 59 centimeters. The average weight of adult males is around the 30 kg, While that of females is around the 25 kg.

Did you know??

White boxers are not albinos and their color is not the result of a genetic mutation. In bóxers, white is only one color. But white dogs tend to get sunburned and may have an increased risk of skin cancer.

Boxer character and skills

Due to its value, strength and agility, was chosen as a police dog in Germany, used as a guide for the blind and a fire dog for its great sense of smell and bravery in major catastrophes. It is a faithful dog, intelligent and watchful, It is certainly one of the most complete dogs that exists. It is docile and boasts an unmatched loyalty with his family. However it is fierce and dominant and may attack other dogs with high speed (especially in males) When is one of their own attacked. They are very good for children, If you have one of 1 year two is the ideal time to fond with children and adults.

For your good health and development, the Boxer Puppy needs enough exercise and a controlled diet. The amount of exercise and food depends on the age. The small puppy, before they are weaned and separated from their brothers, He plays with others until he tires, and all enroscan to rest. This exercise, with sufficient rest, It is essential for the growth of the puppies. as it grows, the Boxer needs exercise to keep in condition and develop his musculature. In addition to playing with different elements, as you can be a ball, It is essential to get the dog to walk on a daily basis.

They are very suitable as companion dogs, family and in dealing with children, In addition to good dogs work and sport, They also serve as guard. They are recommended by specialists to help people with psychological deficiencies, This is a clear proof of its docility.

Their training is recommended at an early age, due to the Boxer are usually have a strong personality, making his training much harder as an adult. They are very playful, so do not like being locked, they prefer to be outdoors, why you must walk them often and do some exercise with them. They are also dogs with a great capacity for learning.

White Boxer comments

The Boxer are susceptible to tumors. Among its possible problems is also dysplasia. They suffer from epilepsy. Many of them are usually sensitive skin and suffer from some type of skin disease; allergic dermatitis is the most common.

The white Boxer tend to be most susceptible to hereditary diseases, Since it is considered a failure of the crossing, These Boxer can not participate in any competition. The occurrence of these diseases is not high, and if this is added that the puppy will be purchased from a breeder, It provides all the certificates of health for their copies, much increases the chances of having a healthy animal.

The Boxer white They are not as appreciated as brown or another color. Said that they are not entirely of pure-bred, but this is not true. These dogs are equal to each other, but in another color. Given that may suffer from various health problems, not appreciate them much, but if the dog does not have any problem it is like any other. If you have a health problem we must not think that it is a dog mestizo or that it is not completely pure. In addition the Boxer White It is not accepted by the F.C.I.

In the Boxer breed, white markings are produced by the semi-recesivo gene sw. The Golden or atigrados Boxer with white markings carry a single copy of sw. The white Boxer lead 2 copies of sw. (Note: the white Boxer are not albinos. Albinism is determined by a different gene and exemplary albinos, Unlike in the Boxer white, they completely lacking pigmentation).

Unfortunately, the white color produced by the 2 copies of sw is associated with problems of deafness in a not inconsiderable percentage of cases. This type of deafness is set in the puppy in their first weeks of life, starting when the ear canal is still closed. The process is complex, but it can be summarized by saying that it occurs because of the absence of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the inner tissues of the ear. The Boxer of gold or brindle color does not present any problem of deafness.

This type of deafness is not exclusive to the Boxer White, that is also produced in other breeds that are white for the same reason genetic (This is, the lead 2 copies of sw), for example the Dalmatian, White Bull Terrier and other.

Characteristics "Boxer"

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

1. German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer (English).
2. Boxer (French).
3. Boxer, Deutsche Boxer (German).
4. Boxer alemão (Portuguese).
5. bóxer alemán (español).

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Bulldog
Gran Bretaña FCI 149 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: England, United Kingdom
Character: Loving and stubborn
Weight: 18 to 25 Kg
Height: 30 to 40 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Bulldog

The Bulldog Currently he is a dog known for having a good humor.

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History

The race Bulldog or English Bulldog, It was initially used for betting in dog fights, during the 17TH century (in 1835 This practice was banned in England). In the news, this dog is one of the symbols of England.

Its origin is in the "ancient Greek dog", Kelb Thal Bulldog, or bulls Maltese dog: an imported breed to England, with ancient mastiffs crossed gave rise to the Old English Bulldog.

The Bulldog of yesteryear was lighter and similar to the Boxer than the chubby current Bulldog; was a purely sporting animal. It was used in the creation of other races as: Bullmastiff, Boxer, Bull Terrier, and some hounds like him Beagle old type. As a fighting dog, it was an animal that only accepted the challenge of larger animals such as bears., bulls and even Lions.

The origin of the name is due to the fact of being a dog butchers, that is to say, its function was to run the bulls, for believing that his meat was softer that way. Although it is probably a deformation of the name Band Dog or "Hardened Dog".
It must be borne in mind that the old Bulldog have nothing to do with the current, they were only modified with crosses with other races like the Pug or Dutch bulldog; race of which Bulldog inherited its flattened snout as well as its plump muscles.

Former Bulldogs were dogs of varied appearance, sometimes dogs elongated snout and all colors. It has to be taken into account that the former Bulldog was a working animal by which attached great importance to the character.

Physical characteristics

The Bulldog is a breed that is characterized by thick shoulders and a head large in proportion to their body. Generally thick folds of skin on his forehead, followed by a few black, large, round eyes. It has a short snout with folds above the nose, with a pendant Chin under neck, along with sagging lips and pointed teeth. The big legs give an idea, how strong is the dog that you have to deal with. Even a well-trained bulldog with an ideal weight seems to the uninitiated observer that it is a dog with excess pounds. He's really loaded with muscle and shouldn't have any fat on his ribs. All this translates into a very powerful and imposing appearance.

Its pelage is short, smooth and elegant red color, beige, white, striped (color mixing, sometimes in irregular stripes) and various colors of these.

Weight and height standard varies by country, but in general terms and averages, These dogs are usually measured in 30 to 40 cm. and weigh in 18 to 25 Kg. Some dog breeds need them they cut off the tail or her call after birth, the bulldogs are the few races that have naturally short and curly tail. A long, upright tail it is flaw in a Bulldog.

Character and skills

The Bulldog is friendly and courteous. There is hardly a quadruped that is so wholeheartedly devoted to humans. He greets his family and all the people he has held close to his heart at some point in his life with exuberant warmth.. It´s, mostly, a cool guy who can't be bothered by anything so quickly, not by a barking dog or by the vacuum cleaner running through its muzzle. But it can literally explode in an instant when it seems necessary. Then shoot like a rocket towards the front door and pile up with a dark bass in front of the alleged troublemaker.. In this situation, literally goes through the wall. The direct path is then his creed.

But do not worry, the Bulldog can be controlled and bite accidents are practically impossible. When you realize you've scared a friend, almost embarrassed. Once the "danger" has been avoided, he lies down comfortably on his couch again seconds later and growls like nothing happened. At these extremes his mental heritage comes out once again. The Bulldog has a sovereign character, making it the ideal companion even in hectic big cities and a balm for our often stressed psyche.

“Bulldog” care

The Bulldog has no special demands on your posture. It is a frugal and low maintenance companion, as long as you are healthy. The most important thing is that you feel the love of your humans. It can be easily kept in a small apartment as long as it has its place on the sofa with a cushion. This is sacred to him. But there shouldn't be too many stairs to climb. He loves his daily walks, you also need to stay fit, and is a smooth companion when traveling or in the restaurant. The Bulldog behaves perfectly and can also be left in the room for a few hours.

But, when is hot, you have to let her rest. You have to be careful that you are neither physically nor mentally stressed. You should avoid long car trips even with air conditioning. Otherwise, it is perfectly suitable for traveling. to most of the Bulldogs they love to travel by car. Since he doesn't have a strong hunting instinct, you can walk with him relaxedly through the landscape, what he also likes Bulldog. You have to control yourself with food. Most of the Bulldogs they are voracious eaters, who empty their bowl in no time and then look at us with an innocent expression: "That, Thats not all, I'm supposed to starve here?» Being overweight is bad for your health, even in the Bulldogs.

No special coat care necessary; occasional brushing is good for fur and psyche.
Regular cleaning is necessary in case of exaggerated wrinkles.

Nutrition / Food

The Bulldog he's a greedy dog. He hurriedly empties the bowl and then asks with a disapproving look if that was it.. In the interest of your health and your tendency to be overweight, must keep short and always watch the total ration of sweets included. It is advisable to feed the English Bulldog with high quality food with a high meat content.

Life expectancy

Due to over-exploitation and exaggeration in its appearance, the Bulldog has a life expectancy of only 6,3 years according to the standard leading Kennel Club static. A typical Bulldog of serious breeding without exaggeration can easily reach the 10-12 years.

Health "Bulldog"

There is probably no dog, nor any animal, that was so deeply shaped and unfortunately deformed by us humans. This caused considerable health problems. In 2009 the Kennel Club of London, who is responsible for him, revised the standard of Bulldog in the sense of a healthier upbringing. Among other things, nose wrinkles are expressly prohibited. Unfortunately, these regulations are ignored in much of the breeding. Natural births are a rarity and mating is increasingly being replaced by artificial insemination by the vet. The Bulldog healthy is very easy to care.

Many Bulldogs suffer from a deformation of the respiratory tract, it doesn't allow them to breathe freely. As a result, the heart is occasionally overloaded. It also, inflamed wrinkles, entropion (eyelid turned inward) and narrow ear canals are common clinical pictures of the Bulldog. It also tends to cause allergies..

Education

The basis of your education is a relationship of love and trust with your master and caregiver. Humans must take their stubbornness and occasional stubbornness with humor.. Otherwise, we have a problem. Not a receiver of orders. But, needs clear boundaries and rules that must be strictly adhered to. Because when you want something, can be very stubborn. The Bulldog wants to please his people, but check the meaning of each order. If you don't want something, there is no way to enter. The only way to get in is by asking.. But then he will do what he is asked. A relationship of trust, a good understanding of your individual personality and respect for him can be the basis of an extremely harmonious team, where the Bulldog follows its caregiver with only facial expressions and eye movements.

Ideal family dogs

The Bulldogs they are ideal family dogs. Social integration in the human family and participation in his life is the greatest for him. Also for us, the humans, your warm affection is always a cause for joy, smile and good mood. Does not have an innate behavior, like the herding or protective instinct, that could turn into trouble. It is an ideal playmate for children. Although at first glance it seems a bit awkward, he is surprisingly kind even to young children. He also gets along well with other pets..

Buy a "Bulldog"

Find a Bulldog healthy is not easy
Buy a puppy from Bulldog it's not easy. Although there is a wide range of offers on the relevant Internet portals, these are mostly doubtful. Many of the Bulldogs offered there come from Eastern European or even German multipliers. Breeding dogs lead a miserable life and puppies often show their illnesses days after purchase. This can become a very expensive matter, not to mention suffering. The Bulldog seriously bred is an expensive dog to buy, precisely because their upbringing requires a lot of effort. Please, buy your Bulldog only from the local breeder from long ago, preferably breeders with all certifications. Take a close look at the breeder: Serious breeders like to show you their breeding dogs and document the health and age of their ancestors. But it is also recommended to take a look at the refuge – there may be an opportunity to offer a Bulldog a new home. The puppies of a serious breeder cost from 2500 EUR. No special maintenance costs are necessary, but the Bulldog has a high risk of disease and therefore a high risk of cost.

Characteristics "Bulldog"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bulldog" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Need for exercise ⓘ
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Social need ⓘ
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Home ⓘ
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Toilet ⓘ
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Health ⓘ
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Territorial ⓘ
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Cat friendly ⓘ
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Intelligence ⓘ
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Versatility ⓘ
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Child friendly ⓘ
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Surveillance ⓘ
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FCI breed standard "Bulldog"

Origin:
England, United Kingdom

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.10.2010

Use:

Companion and deterrent dog.



General appearance:

It is a short haired dog, somethingheavy, rather short in stature, width, powerful and compact. Rather large head in proportion to its size, but no part of your body should be excessively large in relation to the others., thus breaking the general symmetry, making the dog look deformed or interfering with its ability to move. Cararelativelyshort, wide snout, blunt and inclined slightly upward, although not very excessive. Dogs showing respiratory problems are highly undesirable. Bodysomething short, of good structure. Strong Member, well muscled and robustno tendency to obesity. Tall and strong rear. females not so developed as males.



Behavior / temperament:

You must give the impression of determination, strength and activity. Alert, brave, fair, dependent, courageous, fierce in appearance, but holder of an emotional nature.

Head:

Side view, the head is very high and moderately cuts from the back up to the tip of the nose. Flat front with skin on and around the head, slightly loose and subtly wrinkledwithout excess never prominent or protruding from the face. The face, from cheek to nose bones, relatively short, with skinIt may be slightly  wrinkled. The distance from the interior of the eye angle (or the center of the depression slightly between the eyes) at the end of the tip of the nose, notshould be less than the distance the tip of the nose at the edge of the lower lip.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Skullrelatively large in circumference. Seen from the front it appears high from the angle of the lower jaw to the top of the skull, also wide and square. From the stop, a Groove extends to the middle of the skull, may continued his stroke to the vertex.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Defined.

facial region:

Seen from the front, several properties of the face,  must be equally balanced to both sides of an imaginary center line.

Nose: Nose and large nostrils, wide, black, under no circumstances liver colored, Red or brown. Large nostrils wide and open, with a well defined line, vertical and straight in between I.

Snout:  Short snout, width, downturned, deep from the corner of the eye to corner of mouth.

The wrinkle on the nose, If it is present, full or broken, It should never negatively affect or obscure the eyes or nose.

Narrow nostrils and heavy wrinkles over the nose are unacceptable and should be severely penalized.

  • Lips: Thick belfos, large, and deep, covering the sides of the lower jaw, but joining the lower lip in front. Teethnon-visible.
  • jaws and teeth: Wide jaws, strong, square, lower jaw projectingslightly towards front topwith a moderate slope upward. Wide, square jaws with six small front teeth between the canines, in an even row. Canines well separated from each other, large, strong teeth that should not be seen when the mouth is closed. When seen from the front, the lower jaw is seen exactly below the upper jaw and parallel to it..
  • Cheeks: Well rounded cheeks and extends laterally beyond the eyes.
  • Eyes: Seen from the front, located low in the skull, well separated from the ears. The eyes and the naso-frontal depression are in the same straight line, at right angles to the front furrow. Separate, however the external angles within the outer line of the cheeks. Round, moderate size, or sunk or prominent, very dark, almost black, not showing the white when they look directly in front. Free of obvious problems of eyes.
  • Ears: High insertion, that is the front edge of each ear (seen from the front) touch the edge of the skull in its top margin, so that they are as far apart as possible from each other, separated from the eyes as possible and high. Small, thin “rose-shaped ears” is correct, It is said that internal wrinkles fall back, the top edge, front internal, curving outward and backward, showing part of the inside of the ear canal.

Neck:

Moderate long, very thick, deep and strong. Well arched at the top, with somethingloose skin, thick and wrinkled around the throat forming one mild dewlap on each side.

Body:

  • top line: It falls slightly to the back behind the tip of the blades (This is the lowest part) where thorn goes to the back (higher than the cross point) curving again more suddenly towards the tail, forming amild  bow a distinctive feature of the breed.
  • Back: Short back, strong, wide at the height of the scapulae. Chest: Chest width, prominent and deep. Body with well-defined ribs backwards. Chest deep and rounded. Well lowered between the front legs.Ribs not being flat at the sides, well rounded
  • Bottom line and belly: Abdomen retracted and not hanging.

Tail:

Low insertion, rather right out and then turning down. Rounded, smooth and devoid of fringe or wire-haired. Moderate long, short rather than long, thick at the base, fine tuning quickly towards a tip. You must take it down (without a clear upward curve at the tip) and never carried above the level of the top line. Absence of tail, reversed or too tight queue are undesirable.

Tips

FRONT MEMBER:

  • General appearance: Short front legs in proportion to the rear, but not so short as to make the back look like long or as to hinder the activity of the dog.
  • Shoulder: Wide shoulders with steep and deep scapulae, very powerful and muscular giving the appearance of being glued to the body.
  • Elbows: Elbows low and well away from the ribs.
  • Arm: Very Beefy front legs and strong, well developed, inserted separate good, thick, muscular and straight, the bones of the legs are large and straight, not bent or curved.
  • Metacarpus: Short metacarpals, straight and strong.
  • Previous feet: Straight and returned very slightly outward, moderately rounded and medium sized. Compact and thick fingers, well separated up, making knuckles prominent and high.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Great legs and Forelegs, in proportionslightly longer than the front ones. Long legs and Forelegs from the spine to the Hock.
  • Knees: Knee wrapsvery slightly away from the body.
  • Metatarsus: Slightly sloping and well descended metatarsals.
  • Hind feet: Round and compact. Compact and thick fingers, well separated up, making knuckles prominent and high.

Movement:

Walking with short, quick steps on the tip of your fingers, the rear feet not lifted high, resembling the floor rozan, running with one or another shoulder relatively moving. The strength of the movement is of the utmost importance.

Mantle

  • Fur: Texture fine, short, pasted and smooth (hard only small and paste, rather than wire)
  • COLOR : Solid or sooty, (is a single color with black mask or muzzle). Unicolores (It must be bright and pure of his type) how striped, Red in its various shades, trode, Griffon etc., White and parties (is the combination of white with any of the above colors) Flesh-colored, black and black and Tan are highly undesirable.


Size and weight:

  • Males: 25  kgs.
  • females: 23  kgs


Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned points should be considered as missing and the seriousness with which this is to be taken must be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect on the health and welfare of the dog.



FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES :

  • Aggressive or fearful dog.
  • Any dog ​​showing physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..


N.B.:

Males should have two apparently normal testicles, fully descended into the scrotum.



TRANSLATION : Brígida Nestler / Original version : (IN)
Technical supervision : Miguel Angel Martinez

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. British Bulldog, English Bulldog (English).
2. Bulldog (French).
3. Bulldog (German).
4. Bulldog-inglês (Portuguese).
5. Bulldog inglés (español).

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Bullmastiff
Gran Bretaña FCI 157 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: United Kingdom
Character: Affectionate and protective
Weight: 41 to 59,5 Kg
Height: 61 to 68,5 cm.
Life expectancy: 8 - 10 years

Although affectionate and sweet nature, the Bullmastiff he's a great watchdog with a mind of his own.

Bullmastiff

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Characteristics "Bullmastiff"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bullmastiff" 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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Affection level ⓘ
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Need for exercise ⓘ
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Social need ⓘ
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Home ⓘ
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Toilet ⓘ
2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Friendly with strangers ⓘ
3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

barking ⓘ
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Health ⓘ
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Territorial ⓘ
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Cat friendly ⓘ
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Intelligence ⓘ
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Versatility ⓘ
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Child friendly ⓘ
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Surveillance ⓘ
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joy ⓘ
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History

The Bullmastiff It is a British breed of dog, as believed, comes from the crossing between races English mastiff and Bulldog.
The race originated official in Britain at the end of the 19th century and the first standard (description of the set of racial characteristics) data of 1924, date on which was adopted by the British Kennel Club. Subsequently, the American Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club, the Kennel Club Sheiko, the Australian Kennel Club and the Federation Cynologique Europèene itself drafted other standards, similar in concept, although, some of them show some differences.

In the past, the Bullmastiff It was used in England as guardian of the large private landowners hunting grounds, in order to pursue and apprehend poachers; the dog Peiki developed its activity of harassment and demolition pushing the thieves with the weight of his body and throwing them on top, to immobilize them, without using his powerful mouth. The reason why the attack of this dog materialized in the use of bodily force but not in the bite was given by the Forest Laws that have prevailed since the 12th century in England..

It should be said that even when the breed is officially defined as originating in the United Kingdom, the truth is that long before its adoption as such race by part of the Kennel Club and the making of his racial standard (that has changed very little since its adoption in the year 1924), the truth is that in the Iberian Peninsula there were specimens of similar morphology, as evidenced by engravings by Goya (c.1800) and, even more so the oil of great proportions, titled «Patio of horses of the old square of Madrid, "before the run", Manuel Castellanos, dating of 1853 and that it portrays two dogs that well could pass through Bullmastiff modern.

In fact, much earlier, There were already "Bull Dogs" in the Iberian Peninsula that were highly appreciated for their bravery and power.; so much so that Catherine of Aragon herself, When he travelled to England to marry Henry VIII took, as part of his regalia, several of these animals to be used beyond, hobby that became very fashionable then and that continued to be highly appreciated in the times of Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart.

Physical characteristics

Aspect imposing and eminently deterrent, the Bullmastiff is an animal's good bones, chest wide and deep and powerful back. His head, square viewed from any angle, with ears darker than the mantle and preferably black color v, on which dominates a nose medium length and width, covered with a black mask that extends towards and around the eyes which have to be equally dark (preferably color hazelnut, Brown, dark brown or black, never yellow or amber), intense and deep look, is its main and most characteristic hallmark. Short hair, his cloak can be Griffon, covering all shades from sand to liver red, or striped.

the typical male, when it reaches its full physical development, for the three and a half years of age, comes to measure between 63,5 and 68,5 cm to the cross with a weight between 49,5 and 59,5 kg. The adult female, completed eighteen months, usually weigh in 41 to 49,5 kg and measured between 61 and 66 cm..

Observations

Cleaning and maintenance of a Bullmastiff is simple, because it is a short hair dog, with an annual moult in spring. A session of vigorous brushing hair and against the grain, three times in a week will be enough to keep your hair clean and bright and prevent body odor. The baths, alter the pH of the skin are fully desaconsejados and if you ever needed to bathe him, it is essential to do it with neutral pH shampoo and warm water, abundantly clarified to remove all SOAP residue and then drying thoroughly throughout the body.

Character and skills

still today, its form of attack and defense is characteristic, and it is very much appreciated, because well measured its strength and never attacks to draw blood. And it is this trait that distinguishes it from other trotting breeds that are much more easily and prompt in the bite, inferring great damage to their prey, whether other dogs, other animals or people.

It is essential that the exercise is very controlled during the critical stage of growth (until the 15-16 months males and the 10 months females), to prevent musculoskeletal problems in adults. For this reason you must avoid overweight in the puppy.

Training in attack is totally discouraged.

Smart guardian, discreet, effective and with great capacity of discrimination, is little barking, very home, and only moderately active, so it adapts perfectly to the floor and city life.

Unlike other trotting races, It is characterized by accepting orders imposed all the members of the House, even the little ones and not be "one-owner dog", which facilitates its coexistence with the family.

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Although affectionate and sweet nature, The Bullmastiff is a great guard dog with mind of its own. Assertive need an experienced owner and. The Bullmastiffs can be willful and is not likely to be put off once they wake.

Bullmastiff Education

What is important is loving but consistent parenting from day one. A dog school with puppy training and further development are very important for Bullmastiffs in socialization. Especially if you are kept as a single dog. All environmental situations should be practiced with him at first so that he can handle them later with confidence.. The Bullmastiff can be well motivated with his voice and can train with goodies. Once you have internalized a command, will be happy to do it.

Bullmastiff Care and Health

The Bullmastiff's coat is short and thick. A pimple glove is ideal for removing loose hair and an appropriate brush is suitable for grooming the coat. Ears should be checked regularly. It is also important to check regularly for ticks, fleas and other parasites. After each ride, clean the dog. If you find a tick that has already bitten your dog, you can remove it with tick tweezers. If you don't dare to do this, you should go to the vet. If the dog often shakes its head or tries to scratch with its paw, a walk to the vet is recommended.

Breed-specific diseases

The Bullmastiff belongs to the heavy dog ​​breeds. Hip joint dysplasia is a typical disease of this breed. The so-called rolling songs (ectropión/entropión) can also occur, bitches can suffer from tumors of the mammary gland. Tears of the cruciate ligaments can occur if they occur too early and too much stress on the puppy / young dog's age.

Nutrition / Food

The Bullmastiff is an "omnivore" and eats any type of food. Unfortunately also what you find outside. Otherwise, is satisfied with dry food or BARF and tasty extras in the bowl. These include cottage cheese, eggs and noodles.

Bullmastiff life expectancy

Bullmastiff life expectancies vary.. As long as the Bullmastiff is healthy and is maintained and treated accordingly, has a high life expectancy of 10 years or more.

Buy a Bullmastiff

A Bullmastiff's decision should be long and well considered. Serious breeders can be found through the FCI (Federation Cynologique intenationale). It is advisable to contact several breeders and organize a visit. A serious breeder will accept a visit to himself and his dogs. He will answer any questions that may arise and will have all the documents available for inspection.. So both parties have the chance to get to know each other and exchange information and get a picture of the upbringing of dogs and puppies.. A responsible breeder will continue to accompany and support their puppies and their families..

Once you have decided on a breeder and all questions have been clarified to your satisfaction, nothing stands in the way of a new family member moving out.

Bullmastiff pictures

bullmastiff videos

Type and recognitions:

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Federations:

FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

FCI breed standard "Bullmastiff"

Origin:
United Kingdom

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.10.2010

Use:

guard dog



General appearance:

Powerful and symmetrical in construction. Show great strength, although its appearance is not heavy. It is a robust and active dog.



Behavior / temperament:

Is spirited, alert and faithful. It is strong, Active, reliable and heavy duty.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull: Viewed from any angle, the skull is wide and square. They can be observed many folds when the dog shows interest, but not when it is at rest. Wide and deep.
  • Depression links (Stop): Pronounced.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Wide; the Windows are wide open. Chata; the profile being or pointed, or raised.
  • Snout: Well open nostrils. Is short. The distance from the tip of the nose to the naso-frontal depression corresponds to approximately one third of the length from the tip of the nose to the center of the occiput. Width is below the eyes and maintains approximately the same amplitude to the tip of the nose. It is obtuse and square, forming a right angle to the top line of the face, and at the same time proportionate to the skull.
  • Lips: They are not hanging, and never below the lower jaw.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Lower jaw wide to its end. Level (Bite in clamp, edge to edge) desired, a slight lower prognathism is accepted without preference. The canines are large and well separated. Other teeth are strong and well applied on a regular basis.
  • Cheeks: The cheeks are bulky.
  • Eyes: Dark or hazelnut, medium-sized. They are separated by the amplitude of the snout, It presents a slight median furrow. Clear or yellow eyes are extremely undesirable.
  • Ears: They are v-shaped, they are set high and folded; they are well separated at the level of the back of the head, thus imparting to the skull a square appearance, which is very important. The ears are small and of a color darker than the rest of the body. When is the dog alert, the tips of the ears are at the same level of eyes. They do not accept the ears in pink.

Neck:

Well arched, not very long and well muscled; its circumference is almost equal to skull.

Body:

  • Back: Short and straight, providing a compact look, but not so much as to interfere with movement. Does not accept the back concave or convex.
  • Pork loin: Wide and muscled; flanks are quite deep.
  • Breast : Wide and deep, well descended between the forelimbs. Deep sill.

Tail:

High implementation. It is strong at the base and gradually decreases until the tip, reaching the Hock. It is straight or bent, but without “hound” type. The crooked tail is very undesirable.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Front view separate presenting a right front.
  • Shoulder: Inclined, strong, muscular, Although not overloaded.
  • Metacarpus: Straight and strong.
  • Previous feet: Well arched. Cat foot with rounded toes and hard pads. Desirable dark nails. Crushed toes are very undesirable.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Strong and muscular.
  • Leg: It is well developed, denoting strength and activity.
  • Hocks: Moderately angled. Cow hocks are a serious misconduct.
  • Hind feet: Well arched. Cat foot with rounded toes and hard pads. Desirable dark nails. Crushed toes are very undesirable.

Movement:

Denotes strength and determination. When they move in a straight line, or front members, or hind limbs must be crossed or bending. The right forelimb and hind limb left should stand up and support at the same time. The vigorous push of the hind limbs does not alter the firmness of the back line, thus denoting a harmonious and balanced movement.

Mantle

  • Fur: It is short and hard to the touch. It protects the animal from the climatic conditions. It is smooth and close to the body. Long hair, woolly or silky is very undesirable.

COLOR: Any shade of Brindle, Fawn or red; the color should be pure and clear. Accepts a slight white mark on the chest, but other white markings are undesirable. Black Mask is essential, harmoniously joining the black markings around the eyes that contribute to the expression.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • Males: 64 – 69 cm..
  • females: 61 66 cm..

Weight:

  • Males: 50 – 59 kg
  • females: 41 – 50 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..



FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressive or fearful dog.
  • Any dog ​​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..



TRANSLATION : Brígida Nestler / Original version : (IN)
Technical supervision : Miguel Angel Martinez

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Bullmastiff (English).
2. bull mastiff (French).
3. Bullmastiff (German).
4. Bullmastiff (Portuguese).
5. Bullmastiff (español).

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Broholmer
Dinamarca FCI 315 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Denmark
Character: friendly and guardian
Weight: 40 to 70 kg
Height: 70 to 75 cm.
Life expectancy: 7 - 11 years

Broholmer

The Broholmer It was used as a watchdog for large farms and feudal lands.

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History

The Broholmer it's interesting, partly because it is a very old breed of dog whose ancestry in the Danish royal house dates back to the time of Frederick II and Christian IV. King James I of Scotland reportedly, in relation to his marriage to the daughter of Frederick II in 1589, graced the Danish court with some magnificent mastiff-type dogs. These English dogs were mated with the dogs that Frederick II already had. The type of dog was named "The Great Dane" since the Viking Age., that is to say, a few 400 years before Frederick II.

We begin our historical review around 1850 at the Renaissance castle of Broen Broenne in Gudme. This is where the chamberlain Niels Frederik Bernhard Sehested (1813-1882) decided to reinstate and re-breed the old Danish dog, since the breed was about to become extinct at this time.

To promote dog breeding, ordered to raise puppies to ten people in the country. But, there was a condition that one should promise to continue breeding. In this way, the dog became widely used and became a very common and prized dog.

An old newspaper said: The Broholmer it has become an ordinary dog ​​in Denmark and especially on the streets of Copenhagen.

The Broholmer also had its importance among royalty. King Frederick VII and Countess Danner had several broholmers. Both the king and the countess appreciated the breeder and were represented with their dogs on numerous occasions..

Unfortunately, early twentieth century, this breed lost a lot of ground. Dog disease, epidemics and inbreeding problems killed many dogs. After that, the tracks of these adorable dogs almost disappeared, until in 1974 The alarm rang.

The Danish Kennel Club began a national search for broholmers, and he found some dogs similar to broholmers, so that a real breeding job can be started.

Although only a few dogs were found, managed to start a breeding job. The result of this work are the dogs that exist today in Denmark, whose owners are recommended to be members of the Broholmerselskabet.

Since 1974, a breeding committee under the Danish Kennel Club has been responsible for the breeder's breeding planning. In 1996, el Broholmerselskabet, in collaboration with the Danish Kennel Club, obtained a valid cooperation agreement from the 1 in January of 1997, which meant that the members and dogs of the Broholmerselskabet were on their way to becoming a formal part of the Danish dog job. The cooperation agreement with DKK fulfilled the wishes of its members expressed at member meetings across the country in 1995. The race was on the way to recognition.

The Broholmer has been recognized as a Danish national breed and has been granted international approval, the FCI pedigree, so breed approved dogs can now be showcased at DKK shows. This means that it can display broholmers on par with other breeds of dogs. This has now resulted in the fact that several broholmers have already received the title of Danish Champion and International Champion..

The Broholmer it has also been internationally approved, meaning puppies can be sold to foreign stakeholders.

Many breeds of dogs changed their appearance in the years around the last century and had to bow to various models., which in some cases caused problems that they then had to deal with. The Broholmer has not been the subject of any fashion illusion of any kind. The standard is, with some changes, the same one that Sehested wrote.

Curiosities

After the reconstruction of the race, the black color was difficult to recover, but at present it breeds without problems.

Physical characteristics

Large dog that can be inscribed in a rectangle; his walks are regular and energetic. The exterior appearance is dominated by a powerful front axle. The head is broad and solid. The neck is strong and has some folds (Spada). The chest is wide and well formed. At rest, his head is very low, leaning towards the ground. If the dog is attentive or excited, raises its head and tail rises above the horizontal. The eyes are round, not too big: color ranges from light amber to dark amber. His expression shows security. The ears, medium size inserted high, fall on the cheeks. At rest, the tail falls in the shape of a saber; on the other hand, when the dog is active it takes it higher, but without reaching the back.

  • Fur: short, with quite thick undercoat.
  • Color: leonado with black mask, golden red or black.
  • Size: males, 75 cm.; females, 70 cm..

Character and skills

The Broholmer he is a very kind and devoted dog. He is very receptive and just wants to make his owner happy. He is a watchful dog and will have a lump in his throat when there are strangers at the door. Act slowly and confidently. The Broholmer It is an excellent family dog ​​that, because of his kind mind, must be treated very carefully.

How much exercise does a Broholmer require?

Because the Broholmer is a big dog, it's important to keep it running. Hours of walking every day are not required, but the dog is always happy to go outside and exercise its muscles.

How to best activate a Broholmer besides walks?

The Broholmer it is a robust and strong dog that is very suitable for pulling. You can make your Broholmer successfully pull a cart or sled. Due to his kind mind, show a lot of affection with the people in their environment. There are examples of Broholmer that are rescue dogs, tracking dogs, shooting, etc.

Is there skin care or the like to pay attention to?

Skin care is minimal. A brush trip once a month is enough. In the molting season it can shed a lot of hair.

Tips for People Considering Buying a Broholmer

As an adult, the Broholmer have a medium level of activity, but the young dog has much more energy, that you; therefore, you must take into account its large size before deciding to purchase a Broholmer. We are talking about a puppy of 40 – 60 kg, who wants to explore the world. The dog must be respected for his great kindness and, therefore, develops best in homes where there is mutual respect between home and dog.

The Broholmer it is for you that …

You want a devoted dog, solid and calm

You want a family dog ​​that you can feel comfortable with

You want a dog that has a good temperament

Images Broholmer

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Type and recognitions:

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Federations:

FCI ⓘ, AKC (The AKC does not have an official breed standard; currently uses the FCI standard) ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

FCI breed standard Broholmer

FCIFCI - Broholmer
Broholmer

Alternative names:

1. Danish Broholmer, Danish Mastiff (English).
2. Broholmer (French).
3. Broholmer (German).
4. Mastiff dinamarquês (Portuguese).
5. Mastín Danés (español).

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Bernese Mountain Dog
Suiza FCI 45 - Swiss Cattle Dogs

Origin: Switzerland
Character: Minder and protective
Weight: 40 to 50 Kg
Height: 58 to 70 cm.
Life expectancy: 6 - 8 years

Boyero de Berna

The Bernese Mountain Dog the races is more sweet and good with children, despite its large size

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History

The Bernese Mountain Dog (Berner Sennenhund) as well, call Bernese Mountain Dog, Perro de Montaña Bernés or Bouvier Bernois) It is a breed of dog very versatile Bootes that originated in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

The breed was used with the aim of all farm dogs, custody of the goods and to drive dairy cattle long distances from the farm to the Alpine pastures. This type of Bootes Swiss, originally called the Dürrbächler, alluding to a small town (Dürrbach) where were the big dogs especially frequent.

At the beginning of 1900, There was a dog show, in Berne and several fans brought their copies, but they were a very small number, already in 1907 a few breeders of the Burgdorf region founded the first breed club, el “Swiss Dürrbach Club”, and wrote the first standard that defines the Cowbird of Berne as a breed apart. In 1910, there was already 107 registered members.

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Appenzell Cattle Dog
Suiza FCI 46 - Swiss Cattle Dogs

Origin: Switzerland
Character: Cheerful and protective
Weight: 22 to 32 Kg
Height: 47 to 58 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

Boyero de Appenzell

The Appenzell Cattle Dog kept in a principle in general as a farm dog.

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History

The Appenzell Cattle Dog (Appenzeller Sennenhund) It is a breed of dog of medium size, one of the four regional breeds of Sennenhund (Type of dogs from the Swiss Alps). The name Sennenhund refers to people Senn, dairy and livestock farmers in the Swiss Alps. Appenzell It is an Alpine region of northeast of Switzerland.

There are two theories about the origin of the Appenzell Mountain Dog. A, It is a native breed dating back to the bronze age, and the other, It descends from the molossians and he was taken to Switzerland by the Romans. In any case, It is one of the four Swiss Sennenhund. The Appenzell is the rarest of the four. It is an excellent dog of herd. Tireless and great firmness in the mountains. It also adapts to pull a cart and is used to bring the milk and cheese among traders of the Swiss valleys.

The first Club and Book of Origins of the breed were started in 1906 by Albert Heim and other, who wrote the first breed standard in 1916. One of the earliest references to the predecessors of the race was embodied in a book of 1853, “Tierleben der Alpenwelt” (Animal life in the Alps), referring to the dogs in the Appenzell region. The Appenzell Mountain Dog was recognized -internationally- as a separate breed in 1989.

Physical characteristics

The Appenzell Cattle Dog is a great mountain dog, has a height of 47 to 58 cm to the cross and a weight of 22 to 32 kg. Like the other Sennenhund, It is a large dog and has a layer of tricolor hair that distinguishes.

It is a dog of large muscles but not very full-bodied, with wide and flat skull, and a snout that tapers towards the truffle. Eyes small and dark; and ears, slopes. It is the only one of the Swiss Cattle Dogs to have its tail wrapped around its back.. The hair is cut, bright and bushy. Color: It supports the black and Tan with white markings on the chest, the head and feet

Character and skills

The Appenzell Cattle Dog was initially kept as herd guardian, dog shooting, and in general, as a farm dog.

The race was also used for grazing and as a guard dog. Today the breed is kept primarily as a companion, and excels in obedience competitions and Schutzhund.

Like all large working dogs, very active, which is why, This race should be socialized at an early age with other dogs and people, and always with normal activity and training that can live safely as a pet (given its size, It may be a problem if you do not receive adequate education). According to the breed standard, dogs they are cheerful in spirit, playful, and distrustful to strangers.

Despite its fairly strong character, tends to be always quiet, nice. If not go to custody, behave amicably with everyone. It is the most docile of Swiss boyeros and, therefore, the easiest of train, but it is also the most barking.

Appenzell Cattle Dog Education

The Appenzell Cattle Dog can be well trained. He loves to learn and he does it with enthusiasm. It is strongly oriented towards its humans, which can be put to good use. The Appenzell Cattle Dog you can read the mood and wishes of your people on their faces. That in turn means that you have to approach your education with feeling., and of course with consistency. He has a pronounced sense of justice and, therefore, he challenges people to treat him fairly. It is important that already in the puppy stage you begin to control their joy of barking, who once characterized him as a good cut dog.

Appenzell Cattle Dog care and health

The Appenzell Cattle Dog it is very easy to care for, brushing here and there is enough.

Regarding your health, tend to have trouble with their hips (HD) or knees (ED), up to falls. In old age you can see a tendency to skin tumors. Partially strong inbreeding has a negative effect on fitness and life expectancy.

Nutrition / Food

The Appenzell Cattle Dog you have no special requirements in your diet. Have a healthy appetite and tend to be overweight, especially in old age.

The life expectancy Appenzell Cattle Dog

The Appenzell Cattle Dog it is relatively strongly affected by inbreeding and a breeding selection that is one-sidedly oriented towards outward appearances, such as fur color details. So, their life expectancy has decreased in part enormously. It's between eight and -healthily- twelve years.

Buy Appenzell Cattle Dog

When buying a puppy care must be taken that the ancestor in the puppies' pedigree does not appear twice. (endogamia). Otherwise, you should look for a breeder affiliated with the Swiss Mountain Dog Club. You can also find the dog of your dreams at the animal shelter or in an emergency initiative. You can get a puppy in a serious kennel from 1200 EUR.

Characteristics "Appenzell Cattle Dog"

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

Videos Appenzell Mountain Dog

Type and recognitions:

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Federations:

FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

FCI breed standard Appenzell Cattle Dog

FCIFCI - Appenzell Cattle Dog
Cattle

Alternative names:

1. Appenzeller, Appenzeller Cattle Dog, Appenzeller Mountain Dog (English).
2. Bouvier d’Appenzell (French).
3. Appenzeller (German).
4. Appenzeller Sennenhund (Portuguese).
5. Appenzeller (español).

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Bouvier des Ardennes
Bélgica FCI 171 - Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)

Origin: Belgium
Character: Protective and cheerful
Weight: 22 to 35 kg
Height: 52 to 62 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Boyero de las Ardenas

The Bouvier des Ardennes He is distrustful with strangers but very faithful to its owner.

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History

The Bouvier des Ardennes It is a rare breed of dog originating in Belgium.

Since its inception, the Bouvier des Ardennes, He was raised to take care and drive cattle. It is still used for such purposes today., but also often seen as a pet. Although his passion of live outdoor continues it as an excellent dog for work in general on the farm, for driving of herds and the custody of private farms.

Formerly, was known as "cow dog in the Belgian Ardennes", the harsh climate and the rugged relief, coupled with the poverty of the region, They carried that are very strong and resilient dogs, since only the healthiest and strongest specimens survived.

In the 19th century, it was used by poachers to round up deer and wild boar, became, years. At that time, during the two world wars, in the Hound of the illegal Hunter.

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Bergamasco – Bergamasco Shepherd
Italia FCI 194 . Sheepdogs

Origin: Italy
Character: Obedient
Weight: 32 to 38 kg
Height: 50 to 56 cm..
Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

The Shepherd Bergamasco It is never aggressive despite the fact that it is a good guardian of the House

Bergamasco

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History

The Bergamasco It is a breed of dog originating in the Italian Alps, used as a herding dog. Its appearance recalls to the of the Komondor (hungarian dog).

This breed comes from contact with dogs of nomadic shepherds and their flocks that came from East to West. The Pastor's Ancestors Bergamasco They are located in the area of ​​the Alps, an ideal area to display their characteristics.

Since 1300 the use of these dogs is determined by herding herds of sheep typical of Bergamo. In the four centuries that followed, The Shepherd Bergamasco, has increased with the expansion of sheep farming. After 1700, However, After a gradual reduction of the pastoral activity, This race began to decrease its population, to almost extinction during the two world wars.

In 1890 The breed is still called "mountain dog" and, in 1949 the company of lovers of the Pastor is founded Bergamasco. A few years later, Finally formalized the name: Bergamasco.

Physical characteristics

The tail is thick and strong at the base, Tuning towards the tip. Is covered with hard hair slightly wavy. Allowed colors are all shades of black (not bright), even with grey spots. The color should be determined from the root of the hair, because the part of Tufts often form different tones.

The coat is very abundant, long, wavy, rough texture (goat) at the front of the trunk, of wool (sheep) the other half, less hard in the head.

The eyes are large, more or less dark, with eyelids slightly oval. The ears are upright, but they fall in the last two thirds. The length of the muzzle is equal to the skull. As a whole it is large and parallelepiped in shape.. The skull is wide and slightly convex between the ears. Feet are oval-shaped, with toes well arched and closed.

Did you know??

The mat coat of the Bergamasco it is to protect him from bad weather and from predators that he might have to drive away in defense of his flock.

Character and skills

He has a temper, obedient and responsive, is a very versatile dog, their ability to learn and to decide, along with the inborn patience, make it a dog suitable for various uses. The family is identified as his flock, and to be a sheep dog, likes to keep everyone together. It will always be aware of the Group.

It is a great companion, for adults and children, to those who consider their puppies (the weak family part), and you care them with much more attention. It is very Protector, but nothing possessive. It is never aggressive despite the fact that it is a good guardian of the House, effective to deter, but not to be dangerous.

Observations

As a recommendation, It is important to care for their fur because they are many knots, and so it is good to styling it with the hands to untangle. We recommend bathing but let it dry in the Sun. It has one of the robes that needs less maintenance, to weights of appearances.

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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Federations:

  • FCI ⓘ
  • AKC ⓘ
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  • NZKC ⓘ
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FCI breed standard "Bergamasco – Bergamasco Shepherd"

Origin:
Italy

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
27.11.1989.

Use:

Shepherd dog.



General appearance:

Pastor "Bergamasco" is a medium-sized dog, rustic looking, with abundant fur over the entire body, strong, but well proportioned. Its general appearance is that of a dog of medium proportions whose body tends to be a square. It is harmonic, so much for the dimension (heterometry = normal relationships between size and different parts of the body), as per the profiles (Alloidism = concordance between head and body profiles).



Behavior / temperament:

The role of the Pastor "Bergamasco" it's about driving and tending the herd, work for which he shows an excellent disposition thanks to his vigilance, concentration and psychological balance. His faculty of learning and determination, combined with his restraint and patience make him an excellent watchdog and companion dog, suitable for the most diverse uses. Establishes, also a close relationship with man.

Head:

The length of the muzzle is equal to the length of the skull. In its parallelepipedic set the head appears large. The skin should not be thick, but well applied to the underlying tissues, and without forming wrinkles.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: The skull is wide and slightly convex between the ears, it is also broad and rounded in the region of the forehead. The superior longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel. The length of the skull is equal to that of the muzzle. Its width should not exceed half the length of the head. The bumps on the forehead are developed, both longitudinally, how cross; the zygomatic arches are well marked. The middle suture?frontal (the methodical) is marked, occipital protuberance is observable and protruding.
  • Stop: The stop has a uniform but pronounced slope due to the marked bones of the nose and forehead, frontal bumps and brow ridges.

    • facial region:

    • Truffle: In line with the snout with the upper profile curved, wide open windows, wet, fresh and big. Profile view should not be protruding. The color of the truffle is black.
    • Snout : It progressively tapers to its extreme and the lateral faces converge slightly, so that it is not pointed, but truncated, with the inside face rather flat. Its length is equal to the length of the skull. Its width, measured at mid-length it reaches approximately the 50% its length.
      The height of the muzzle should not be less than half its length. The upper profile of the muzzle, traced by the profile of the nasal bridge, it is rectilinear.
      The lower profile of the muzzle is not determined by the lip, but for the jaw. Because of this conformation, the corner of the mouth does not fall.; the muzzle is well cleft, so that the corner of the mouth is at the level of an imaginary vertical drawn from the outer corner of the eye. The profile of the lower jaw is more or less rectilinear.
    • Lips : Fine and not very outstanding, They separate under the bridge of the nose, drawing a very open arc that forms a third of a circle.; in this way the teeth of the jaw are barely covered. The edges of the lips are well pigmented.
    • Jaws : The body and the lower and upper maxillary branches are well developed and broad..
      Teeth : Whites; the denture is complete and well developed, incisors are aligned regularly. The joint is in the form of scissors.
    • Cheeks : Little prominent.
    • Eyes : So big; neither bulging nor sunken, iris darker or lighter than brown, depending on the color of the coat. Placed forward; his expression is soft, serene and attentive. The shape of the eyelid is slightly oval and the angle of the eyelid to the horizontal is only slightly oblique. Eyelids fit tightly over the eye, edge of the eyelids pigmented black, the eyelashes are particularly long so that they can lift the hair that falls from the forehead over the eyes.
    • Ears : High insertion; they are semi-fallen, that is to say, that only the terminal thirds up to the rounded tip are falls. When the dog is attentive the ear stands slightly at the base. Its shape is triangular. The length of the ear is between 11 and 13 cm., its width is 6,5 to 8 cm.. Features a wide base, that in the back extends to the ligament that goes from the head to the neck, while the front reaches the middle of the skull. The limb is slightly rounded. On the ears the hair is somewhat wavy and soft, while at the tip it ends in bangs.

    Neck:

    The upper profile is slightly convex. The neck is slightly shorter than the head; in effect, in extension does not exceed 80% of head length. Neck perimeter, measured at half its length, must be at least twice its length. The skin should never be flaccid, therefore there should be no trace of a double chin. Hair must be thick.

    Body:

    • top line : The withers stand out quite a bit from the rectilinear dorsal profile. The lumbar region has some convexity and the rump is slightly oblique.
    • Cross : Tall and long. The neck harmoniously joins the trunk.
    • Back : Rectilinear, well muscled and wide, its length reaches around 30% the height at the withers. The lumbar region is well connected to the line of the back and the croup. The length of the lumbar region reaches around the 20% the height at the withers, in this way it is much shorter than the dorsal region. The breadth of the lumbar region is roughly equal to its length; the musculature of the entire region is well developed.
    • Rump : Wide, robust, well muscled and oblique, with a tilt of the 30% under the horizontal; its transverse width, between the two haunches, must reach 1/7 the height at the withers.
    • Breast : It must be wide, well arched, descending to the level of the elbows. Its perimeter (measured behind the elbows) surpasses the 25% the height at the withers. Its transverse diameter must reach 30% the height at the withers. The depth and height of the chest should reach the 50% the height at the withers.
    • bottom line : Starting from the sternum, the lower profile rises very slightly towards the belly, which is therefore low. The length of the flanks must correspond to that of the lumbar region, which is short. The depression of the flanks is minimal.

    Tail:

    Located in the lower third of the rump, thick and strong at the base and gradually tapering towards the tip. Covered with slightly wavy goat hair type hair. The length of the tail often reaches the hock when the dog is standing; preferably it should be shorter. At rest the tail is carried in the shape of a saber, that is, hanging in the first two thirds, with the final third slightly curved. In action the dog wags his flag tail, sideways.

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  • Forearm : This one is vertical, its length is at least equal to that of the arm. Musculature and bones are well developed.
  • Carpi : Extends the vertical line of the forearm. Has great mobility, he is thin, with a clearly protruding fish bone.
  • Metacarpus : It must be slim and highly mobile. Seen from the front, must be located in the same vertical plane as the forearm. Seen in profile it is a bit oblique at the front.
  • Pie : Oval (hare foot) with well-knit and arched fingers. Strong nails, curvy and pigmented. The footpads are dark in color.

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    As a whole, these adapt well to the size of the dog. Legs are normal, both seen in profile, as from behind.

    • Thigh : It is long, width, good muscular, with a slightly convex trailing edge. Its length exceeds about 30% the height at the withers, and its width the 75% its length. The opening of the coxofemoral angle varies between 100 and 105 degrees.
    • Leg : Strong bones and fine muscles, leg groove is well marked. Leg length reaches around 1/3 the height at the withers. Its inclination above the horizontal is about 55 degrees.
    • Knee : It is well plumb in the line of the extremity and is not deviated either inwards or outwards.. The femoral angle?tibial is open and measures between 130 and 135 degrees.
    • Hock : The lateral faces of the hock should be very wide. The distance from the point of the hock to the ground should not be less than 25% the height at the withers. The aperture of the tibiotarsian joint angle varies between 140 and 145 degrees.
    • Metatarsus : Its length reaches a 15% the height at the withers, if measured separately; if on the contrary it is calculated from the tip of the calcaneus, its length is equal to that of the hock. Your direction must be vertical. Any dewclaws that eventually appear should be removed.
    • Pie : It must have the same characteristics as the front foot


    Movement:

    The step must be agile and long; the trot, quite elongated and resistant, is the preferred move. Thanks to its conformation, the dog can easily go at a running gallop, movement that is able to maintain for a long time.

    Mantle

    • Skin : It should be fine all over the body, but especially in the ears and in the forelimbs; must be well applied to the body. The neck should not have a double chin and the head should not have wrinkles. The color of the mucous membranes and the third eyelid must be black.
    • Fur : Very abundant, long and of different texture depending on the region. Its texture is rough (goat hair) particularly on the front of the trunk. From the middle of the chest towards the back, and on all limbs, the hair tends to form tufts or is already organized into tufts depending on the age of the dog; these strands must come out of the upper part of the dorsal region and fall on the lateral planes of the trunk. On the head the hair is less coarse and covers the eyes. The hair should be evenly distributed over the extremities, forming soft locks that reach to the ground, resembling a kind of pilaster on the front and tufts on the back, although without forming bangs. Underlying hair is so short that the skin is not easily visible. It should be soft to the touch.
    • Color : Uniform gray, with gray spots in all possible shades, ranging from delicate and moderate gray, to a lighter or darker shade, until reaching black. Isabela and light reddish shades are accepted. A solid black coat is acceptable if it is truly dull (it's gone). Solid white fur is not allowed. White spots are tolerated when their surface does not exceed one fifth of the total surface of the coat.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross : For males the ideal height at the withers is 60 cm., with a tolerance of 2 cm more or less. for females, is of 56 cm., with the same tolerance of 2 cm more or less.

    Weight :

    • Males : 32 to 38 kg.
    • females : 26 to 32 kg.


    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

    These modalities apply equally to dogs with very small heads and those with permanent amble..

    ELIMINATING fAULTS :
    • Convergent or divergent craniofacial axes.
    • Accentuated mandibular prognathism which causes disfigurement. Bilateral strabismus.
    • Partial depigmentation of the nose.
    • Size that exceeds to a greater or lesser degree the margins indicated by the standard
    • Trumpet-shaped tail.


    Disqualifying fouls :
    • Aggressive or fearful dog.
    • Total depigmentation of the nose.
    • Clearly bulging or concave nasal bridge.
    • Total bilateral depigmentation of the eyelids.
    • Eyes of different colour (even if it's only one).
    • Jaws : prognatismo superior.
    • Tail absence, brachyurism, tail that curls over the back.
    • Coat color : the white surpasses 1/5 of the total area.
    • Skin : total depigmentation at the edge of the lips.

    Any dog ​​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. Bergamasco Shepherd Dog, Bergamasco Sheepdog, Bergamasco (English).
    2. Cane da pastore bergamasco (French).
    3. Cane da pastore Bergamasco (German).
    4. (em italiano: Cane de pastore Bergamasco) (Portuguese).
    5. Pastor de Bergamasco (español).

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