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Bouvier des Flandres
Bélgica Francia FCI 191 - Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)

Origin: Belgium, France
Character: Minder and protective
Weight: 36 to 45 Kg
Height: 60 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Boyero de Flandes

The strong herding instinct of the Bouvier des Flandres manifests itself with its own family

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History

Bouvier des Flandres It is a breed of dog of Flanders, It is one of the three regions of Belgium, Wallonia and the Brussels region (Capital of Belgium and Flanders). It is known as Bouvier des Flandres and Toucheur de Boeuf en francés, Vlaamse Koehond in flamenco and Vuilbaard in German.

There are many disputes as to its origin. For the French, This Boyero comes from the crossing of the Griffon with the old Pastor of Beauce. Belgians claim that it descends from the Boyero Roeselare, certainly it intervened in the construction of the race after extinction after the second world war. The FCI has attributed both origins to this dog, the region of Flanders is part French and part Belgian.

Physical characteristics

Traditionally used as cattle herding dog and a guard dog, the Sennenhund Flanders, It is a dog of large size and with the body covered with an abundant layer of long hair. There are several colorations, ranging from light brown (leonado) into the black, passing through several shades of gray, "salt and pepper" and chocolate. The validity in different colors of fur contest is determined by the different associations canófilas.

Boyero Flanders is a robust dog, powerful appearance and large size but without showing clumsiness or heaviness. His most notable feature is his impressive head, accentuated by a bushy beard and moustache. The ears and tail times are cut, Although this practice is falling into disuse. The weight can vary between 36 and 45 kg, the height to cross between 60 and 69 centimeters.

Bushy fur has a underlying layer and can be anything from a up black Griffon, requiring constant grooming and, in the case of dogs in competition, cut each 6 u 8 weeks.

Character and skills

Boyero Flanders has a stable temperament; never shy but never aggressive. It is a worthy dog, calm, rational and, wisely, bold. As dog and surveillance, It may be suspicious and protective with their family or herd.

His strong herding instinct is manifested with his own family, especially if children are included.

It is an intelligent dog, He learns fast, although it is also easily bored so it requires constant stimulation and obedience training is essential.

It is a relatively healthy breed and little predisposed to specific ailments. Like all large breeds it is susceptible to Dysplasia of hip and gastric torsion, and sometimes there may be problems of cataract.

Characteristics "Bouvier des Flandres"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bouvier des Flandres" 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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Pictures Bouvier des Flandres

Videos Bouvier des Flanders

Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group :
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Federations:

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

FCI breed standard Bouvier des Flandres

FCIFCI - Bouvier des Flandres
Cattle

Alternative names:

1. Flanders Cattle Dog, Vlaamse Koehond (English).
2. bouvier des Flandres (French).
3. Bouvier des Flandres (German).
4. Boiadeiro das Flandres (Portuguese).
5. Boyero de Flandes (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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Beauceron
Francia FCI 44 . Sheepdogs

Origin: France
Character: Obedient
Weight: 32 to 38 kg
Height: 50 to 56 cm..
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Beauceron

The Beauceron He is known in France as a watchdog, a farm helper.

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Characteristics "Beauceron"

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

The Beauceron is a breed of dog of very ancient origin pastor (French) and appearance rustic and strong.

It was formerly used these dogs for various functions, from guide the flocks and protect them from external threats, until the protection on farms.

In 1863 two breeds of dogs differed France shepherds, of short hair beauceron on one side and the long hair Berger de Brie on the other hand. The canine central society (The Société Centrale Canine) recorded the first beauceron in 1893, and for 1922 the first club of the breed had been founded.

The Beauceron also It was used by the French army. Their ability to obey orders without hesitation was widely used during the two wars in Europe, where the military used them in the front line to execute the messages. They were also used to collect clues, detection of mines and the command of support activities. Today's Beaucerons are still used as military dogs., as well as police dogs.

Did you know??

The Beauceron is a breed of French used for grazing sheep. In its country of origin it is known as the Berger (bair-zhay) Beauce (bohs). The name means "Pastor of the Beauce".

Despite their great qualities, the beauceron did not become a popular dog. To reverse this situation a programme of recovery and promotion of the race was conceived in 1960. From then on, the beauceron began to gain in popularity and to participate actively in sports and show ring, although it is still a little-known dog outside of France.

Is also known by names such as Beauceron or BAS Rouge (Red Stocking) due to stains of color fire that has legs.
Dog is a pastor of livestock guardian dog. One of the ancestors of the Dobermann.

Physical characteristics

The body is solid, powerful, rustic and muscular, but the impression of heaviness. It is slightly longer than high and has a straight back and chest deep. The legs are strong and muscular and the hind legs have a double spur characteristic of the breed..

The double spur on the hind legs are required by the standard of the breed.

The Beauceron measured up to the cross between 61 and 70 cm and weighs between 30 and 45 kg. The standard colour is black and Tan (This is the same color that you see in the breed Rottweiler and Doberman) or cinnamon and grey. Other colors, formerly very abundant, as the grey red, or gris-negro, they are now prohibited by the standard of the breed.

The outer layer is rough, While the inner layer is smooth and silky. In black color and fire dogs, fire color stains appear on two points above the eyes, on the sides of the snout, wane in cheeks, but do not reach the bottom of the ears. As well, these spots, they appear in the throat, under the tail, in the legs and chest. Fire chest marks should appear as two points.

Cutting ears is not allowed in Europe.

Character and skills

The Beauceron is known in France as a guard dog, a farm helper.

This athletic breed, healthy and long life has been «Created to be smart, quiet, soft, and brave". Usually, adults are wary of strangers and make excellent natural watchdogs.

It is not a breed for everyone since you need to release your energy both physically and psychologically, as well as space and plenty of exercise. Excellent guard dog, very intelligent, friendly and patient with children. You need an active owner, coherent, serious but patient and caring that can rely on, and who knows how to impose limits. Education can become a wonderful protective dog that can perform any task, both dog, as guard, guide the company.

They are very intelligent, However, their physical and mental development is slower than in other similar breeds (for example, German shepherds and others…), they are not mentally mature, even if they physically appear so... Only at three years of age do they usually reach maturity, It is therefore recommended that education will be gradual and persistent. These may include, five periods of game, training, ten minutes a day in the early years will give us amazing results. It is better that, long rigorous training sessions.

Images Beauceron

Videos Beauceron

Type and recognitions:

  • Group 1 / Section 1 Herding dogs. FCI 44
  • Federations: FCI ⓘ, ​AKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

    • Alternative names:

    • Alternative names: French Shorthaired Shepherd / Beauce Shepherd / Berger de Beauce / Bas Rouge (Red Stocking)

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    Cattle dog
    Cattle Dogs according to the FCI

    Origin: United States, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Portugal
    Character: protector and companion
    Weight: Variable
    Height: Variable
    Life expectancy:

    Boyero

    Content

    Known by the name of Sennenhund dog a number of breeds of dog traditionally have been used for the management and conduct of cattle.

    The FCI classifies the breeds of cattle dogs into two different groups based on their physiognomy.
    In Group I, Section 2, He placed Sennenhund dogs Lupoid appearance (similar to a Wolf) and in Group II, Section 3, to the trotting of mountain.

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    Bloodhound
    Bélgica FCI 84 - The hound par excellence

    Origin: Belgium
    Character: persevering and faithful
    Weight: 36 to 50 Kg
    Height: 58 to 69 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Bloodhound

    The Bloodhound It is the dog with thinner smell of the planet.

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    History

    The Bloodhound (St. Hubert Hound) It is a breed of dog originally from Belgium, more specifically in the region of the Ardennes. It is one of the different breeds of hound recognized by the FCI in Group 6.

    Has been traditionally considered to the monks of the monastery of St. Hubert as the creators of the race (for this reason also, are known as St. Hubert Hound), and they based their selection on the hunting dogs used by the monk Hubert, founder of the order and which later to be canonized became the patron saint of hunters. King William the Conqueror took copies of this breed to England when he ascended to the throne. The descendants of these specimens, They were known in the country as Bloodhound, referring to the purity of their blood.

    Did you know??

    The name "Bloodhound" does not come from this dog's ability to track game and people, but from a long history of carefully recorded bloodlines. In other words, He is a "blood" hound, a kind of dog of the aristocracy, if it can be said like that.

    This legend has it that a rich nobleman hunted in a good Friday accompanied by a group of noisy dogs, and in the distance he could see a deer and when he was about to shoot he saw the image of the cross of Jesus Christ drawn on its antlers and since then he retired from his dissipated life to dedicate his fortune to good works. Since then usually give the nobles, the best specimen of his beloved dogs. Today the tradition continues, but now is a religious service and gives blessing to copies, continuing with the exposure of the race in the community of St. Hubert at Belgium.

    After the race was introduced in the United States where one of his missions was the search and hunt down the fugitive slaves. For many years the recognition by a Bloodhound was considered proof incriminating by American courts.

    Physical characteristics

    The Bloodhound is a powerful hunting dog. The back is very strong compared to the size of the dog. The head is long and narrow. The muzzle is long with a nose of black. Deeply sunken eyes and drooping eyelids. The Chin is very pronounced.

    The Bloodhound is the dog with thinner smell on the planet.

    Despite its size, is an agile dog. His body is longer than high. Wrinkles on the head and jowls are perhaps one of the most characteristic features, along with the length of its hanging ears. The accepted colors are black and fire, Brown and red in its different shades and fire.

    The appeal is of 67 cm for males and 60 cm for females.

    Character and skills

    It has been documented that they are capable of following a trail of up to fifteen days, because of the enormous sensitivity of their sense of smell, caused by the internal folds of their nostrils. For that reason it is used as a police dog in tracking tasks..

    These hounds cannot be kept in a yard without fences. There is a good chance that your tracker instinct carried them wander and get away until the end of their trail.

    It is a dog that needs to be exercised (like all dogs), and usually live more happily in large spaces, Although adapts very well to home life.

    The Blodhound, Despite the allusion to the term blood contained in its name (blood), It is one of the animals most affable that exists. It is a dog of noble nature, can be shy around strangers. He is very patient and persevering when looking for a trail…

    It is excellent Playmate for children, defend them from any danger. They tend to be very well with other dogs and pets.

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    Characteristics "Bloodhound"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bloodhound" 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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    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:Group 6 –> Hound type dogs, and related breeds. / Section 1.1 –> Large size hound dogs. With working trial.
    • FCI 84
    • Federations: FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

      FCI breed standard Bloodhound

      FCIFCI - Bloodhound
      		Bloodhound

      • Alternative names:

      1. Sleuth hound, St. Hubert Hound (English).
      2. bloodhound (French).
      3. Bluthund, Bloodhound (German).
      4. Cão-de-santo-humberto, Chien de St. Humbert, Bloodhound (Portuguese).
      5. Perro de San Huberto (español).

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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

    Content

    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

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    Maltese

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    Havanese

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    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

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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.

    Did you know??

    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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    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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