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Pachón Navarro
España Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Spain
Character: Loving and independent
Weight: 27 to 33 Kg
Height: 48 to 57 cm.
Life expectancy:

Pachón Navarro

The Pachón Navarro has a conspicuous split on the nose that is also called a 'double nose'.

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History

The Pachón Navarro It is a Spanish breed of dog originating in Navarra, This is a sample dog used in small pen and hair game.

Scholars of the race, the popularity of this breed of dog reached its peak popularity in the pose, especially among the Spanish nobility in the 18th and 19th century. After the Spanish Civil War, the race was on the verge of extinction.

It was then, When a race enthusiasts decided to begin work on the recovery of the same. The first step was to travel the country and locate all the specimens of Pachón Navarro that had survived the social disaster.

That is why, the Pachón Navarro current is the product of the recovery through specimens from the Old Spanish Pointing Dog (Old Spanish Pointer), that is the theory maintained by classical authors during the last centuries.

In fact, Old dog sample Spanish, It is one of the seven breeds that appears as a show dog in the classification carried out by the Royal Canine Society of Spain., in the year 1911.

Within the documentation of its origins, Some theories suggest that the Pachón Navarro descends from the Talbot Hound and other hunting dogs., whose origin dates back to the 12th century.

Currently the Pachón Navarro, still in recovery phase.

Otros nombres: Old Spanish Pointer / Perdiguero Navarro / Pointer Navarro / Pachón de Victoria.

Dogs breeds: Pachón Navarro

Physical characteristics

It is a dog of robust body, rectangular, It has the large head and strong, square muzzle, the limbs are rather short, the trunk is cylindrical and its hair has a hard texture and a misaligned appearance.

It is a large size dog, weighs around 27-33 kilos and has a height the cross of 48 to 57 centimeters.

Pachón Navarro is a hunting dog whose most striking feature is one split in the truffle It is also called 'double nose'.

Apparently, that peculiar nose gives Pachón Navarro heightened olfactory sensitivity, being that one of the reasons why he was chosen as hunting dog.

Its hair short may be the color liver and white, or orange and white. The spots of the head and a large part of the layer are, generally, solid color.

While, in most of the specimens of the breed the short coat predominates, it is possible to find specimens with longer or “sedeño” fur.

Their ears they are long.

The Federation Cynologique Internationale, and the main Cinológicas federations in Europe, they do not recognize Pachón Navarro, as a race official.

Character and skills

Pachón Navarro is a dog Intelligent, quiet, docile. It is very sociable with both humans and other dogs.

Its largest state of happiness is in the field, there he will trot vigorously, giving gala of its wide resistance and its nature of Hunter. If plays his role as Hunter, will be an excellent companion.

Given your Hunter instinct, It is a dog that needs a lot of exercise., you will always have a torrent of energy that you need to expend, even running through the fields.

Anyway, It can adapt to the home life in very affectionate with his family although independent, and You will enjoy a lot being in the open air giving a few good rides.

Observations

You can find extensive information of the race in the web of the Pachón Spanish club.

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Andalusian Hound
España Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Spain
Character: Noble and clever
Weight: 8 to 33 Kg
Height: 32 to 64 cm.
Life expectancy: ---

Podenco Andaluz

The Andalusian Hound It is a dog with a lively character and very balanced..

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History

Native to the Andalusian region of southern Spain, It is believed that the Andalusian Hound probably descended from the European hunting dog. It had been speculated that it was one of the ancient races represented in the cave paintings of the Iberian Peninsula thousands of years ago., but recent genetic studies have made this theory unlikely.

This breed was not officially recognized in Spain until 1990, when a group of races was created. Due to the lack of any unique distinguishing features and the similarities it shares with other dog breeds, in particular with him Portuguese Podengo, the Andalusian Hound not usually recognized in its own right outside its country of origin.

Traditionally used as hunting dogs, your senses of sight, hearing and smell have developed a lot over the years, and have the ability to withstand the hot and dry conditions of the arid landscape from which they originate. They are known to be successful and methodical hunters.. The Andalusian Hound smallest traditionally hunts hares or rabbits, while the larger variants can be used to hunt wild boar. They usually hunt in packs.

The race not is recognized by the FCI or by no other international Cynological Association given the large number of matches with the standard of the Portuguese Podengo, It causes doubt dealt or not, really, of different races.

Physical characteristics

As in the Portuguese Warren Hound, the Andalusian hound distinguishes three sizes and three types of hair, factors whose combination may cause up to nine different varieties.

Bearing in mind the size varieties are:

  • Great Andalusian Hound
  • Medium-Andalusian Hound
  • Small Andalusian Hound

If we consider the different types of hair, We have the following varieties:

  • Andalusian Hound hair Sardinia or hard.
  • Andalusian hound Solorio or long hair.
  • Andalusian Hound of smooth or short hair.

There is a variety derived from the short-haired medium Andalusian Podenco, which receives the name of Andalusian Hound Maneto, due to its short and sturdy legs, phenomenon known in the field of cynology as bassetismo, alluding to the Basset. Currently the Maneto is accepted as a breed by the RSCE provisionally.

The basic color of the layer is white or cinnamon, either consisting of both colors. The white color exists in its variants silver, mate and ivory; and the cinnamon can vary from clear to cinnamon ignition.

With regard to the size and weight of the three varieties, below we specify:

Height to the cross:

  • Size large: males of 54 to 64 cm and females in 53 to 61 cm..
  • Size medium: males of 43 to 53 cm and females in 42 to 52 cm..
  • Small size: males of 35 to 42 cm and females 32 to 41 cm..

Weight:

  • Size large: 27 kg. (+ – 6 kg).
  • Size medium: 16 kg. (+- 6 kg).
  • Small size: 8 kg. (+ – 3 kg).

The Andalusian Hound, is a harmonic dog, compact, very rustic and well plumbed.

Character and skills

The Andalusian Hound, has a great intelligence, nobility, sociability and is always alert. It is a dog alive and well balanced character, reacts only to important stimuli.

It is a dog fast, par b. Hunt, with an excellent sense of smell and very resistant to fatigue, not mannish before anything, he is methodical and quick in his search, both hunting and in a minor, being an excellent collector's hair or feather, whether in water or rough terrain.

The Andalusian Hound like the other podencos it has a highly developed sense of sight, hearing and smell which makes them good hunters especially when it comes to rabbit hunting.

The shakes of hunting practiced in the center and south of Spain the podencos constitute the nucleus of the rehalas (Group of hunting dogs, whose number ranges from 20 and 24), which are usually made up of large hounds for harassment and some medium-sized specimens such as point or search dogs.

In the small game hunting used medium and girl varieties, either on an individual basis, in pairs or forming arcades (gang of hunting dogs).

One of the most typical functions of the large hound, is that of mascaras, accompanying the colleras of greyhounds during the hunting of the Hare. Its work is, first, getting up and doing the rabona from your bed or hiding out, making it available to the greyhounds and, after finished the lance, remove the piece of the Greyhound to bring it to its owner.

In the Andalusian farmhouses of large size were used as dogs guardians and the girl size as cleaners of rodents.

It is very loving, submissive and fair with the owner, but break that bond in the face of unjust punishment. As well, It has a great capacity for training.

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Federations:

  • – RSCE – Group 5 Section 7 (Provisionally recognized) ⓘ

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Ratonero Mallorquín
España Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Spain
Character: Loving and nervous
Weight: 3 to 5 Kg
Height: 29 to 36 cm.
Life expectancy:

Ratonero Mallorquí

The Ratonero Mallorquín It is a great companion dog and an excellent guard..

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The Majorcan Buzzard Dog, is a small dog, originally from the island of Majorca, Spain.

The origin of this breed is not at all clear, but its link with the Gos Rater Valencià or Valencian Ratonero Dog is very evident given the geographical proximity and historical references.

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American Hairless Terrier
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States
Character: affectionate and intelligent
Weight: 2.5 to 7 kg
Height: 18 to 41 cm.
Life expectancy:

The American Hairless Terrier lacks genetic abnormalities, as well as health problems.

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Characteristics "American Hairless Terrier"

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History

The American Hairless Terrier is a rare breed of dog, considered a variant of Buzzard terrier.

The 1 in January of 2004, the American Kennel Club considered it a separate race within the Terrier. It is often confused with the Chihuahua without hair.

Reportedly, the breed started when a hairless puppy appeared in a litter Rat Terrier in the state of Louisiana, United States, in 1972. To the owners Edwin and Willie Scott they liked the dog, both in appearance and temperament, and decided to investigate more environment this variety.

The idea was, get debug hairless variety, but maintaining the characteristics of the breed of origin. Throughout his life, that female conceived three other puppies with the same characteristics that would continue the lineage. In 1981, attempts to continue this race, they were successful.

In 1998, the breed gained recognition as the American Hairless Terrier by the North American Kennel Club and the National Rat Terrier.

Canada was the first country outside the US. in recognition of the race (1999), very difficult question due to its rarity. In 1999 the race was known as a Rat Terrier: hairless variety by the United Kennel Club.

Physical characteristics

It is a muscular breed, medium-sized and with erect ears, which gives an aspect of bat. It does not have hair all over his body, except in the eyebrows and mustache, his skin is pink with black spots, brown, reddish or gray of varied sizes.
During his first days of life, the puppies are covered with a layer of hair lost within six weeks. In adulthood are beardless with the exception of the eyebrows and mustache.

Something curious is that, Unlike other races without hair, the American Hairless Terrier lacks genetic abnormalities, as well as health problems.

Although they are strong and resilient dogs, Okay remember that, due to his lack of hair, the hottest days it is necessary to protect the dog from the sun's rays, recommended is to put sunscreen 50 or more. Y, In cold weather, the ideal thing is to put a coat on them..

Character and skills

The American Hairless Terrier is an intelligent dog, curious, cheerful and energetic. It tends to be very well with young children. It is a dog that constantly seeks to please and interact with members of his family.

Despite being defined as a dog with an energetic character, it has a quieter part that allows it to rest 'loose paw' for several hours., preferably on an overstuffed sofa or on the lap of a person.

It is graceful and elegant and retains a great instinct for hunting of their ancestors, but its lack of fur makes it not a good candidate to be a hunting dog..., rough weed can damage unprotected skin.

His temper, as we said, makes a loving pet, Intelligent, energetic. They are quite territorial (due to his frustrated Hunter instinct…), but with a proper education that can be corrected.

To finish, the American Hairless Terrier they are not a good swimmer and for that reason they should be controlled when they are near water.

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Akbash
Turquía Not recognized by the FCI . Molossoid . Mountain

Origin: Turkey
Character: Independent and fair
Weight: 34 to 64 Kg
Height: 69 to 86 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 – 11 years

The Akbash he is calm and alert at the same time. Not shy, nor is it aggressive.

Akbash

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Characteristics "Akbash"

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history “Akbash”


The dog's Akbash is native to western Turkey from the region known as the Akbaş, where he started to develop since ancient times for the care of livestock, especially sheep. Two of the names most commonly used to refer to this can, are Akbash and Akkush. Both names have a specific meaning in Turkish, So Akbash (Akbas) means "white head", and Akkush, "white bird".

This breed is thought to be the Turkish version of the typical livestock guardian sheepdog in the white variety, you are within (and around) of northern Mediterranean Basin. It has a unique combination of qualities of the molossians and hounds.

Its development dates back to at least make 3.000 years, and the reason white, was highlighted that in the field did not exist any difficulty to distinguish them from predators.

Archaeological evidence suggests that the early civilizations of these dogs (or better their ancestors) arose, what we know today as Turkey, makes one 10.000 years.

Akbash physical characteristics

It is a big dog, with a weight from 34 to 64 kg and a range around 69 to 86 height cm. It has soft and short fur (some parts with more hair), presents a double layer of hair, is generally white, but may be, a bit of light color of biscuits in the ears.

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It has long legs, a queue that is screwed; they may have some pink hair Tufts, or with negruzco-bajo black or brown color stains their white coat. The edges of the eyes, the nose and lips should be completely black or brown black, Although some may have them pink.

It is believed that the ancient genetics of this breed was based on a combination of molosos and races of greyhounds. The Akbash has characteristics of both.. Although there is much variation in the size and height of this breed, usually are tall dogs, long and strong body. Most are quite flexible and light for their size.. They have loose neck skin to protect themselves from predators.

    Different native breeds of the country

Occupying the Turkish territory are three different races indigenous to the country; the Akbash, the Kangal and Kars. In Turkey is legal export Akbash, but it is illegal to export Kangal, because they are the national dog breed of Turkey.

Although initially the Americans and Europeans designating the same name for the three races (Dog Kangal Shepherd Dog), considering that among the three only the color and small details varied that did not make them differentiable; later, in 1996, was held at the University of Konya an international symposium that promoted the distinction between the three races of Turkish dogs protecting livestock.

Today they are considered separate breeds and there is an international association of the Akbash, Headquartered in the United States.UU. which promotes the popularity of the race around the world and, in special, in the United States.UU. where it is used to protect livestock from coyotes.

There are two varieties of Akbash: a long-haired and short hair, but both have the characteristic white color that makes this breed the perfect breed for caring for livestock., allowing to differentiate the dog of the Wolf with just the low light of the Moon.

Akbash character and skills

It is a dog quiet When not working. It also presents a majestic port transmitting calm. He is extremely loyal to his sheep, and it is even said that he creates very strong bond with them that arrive to make impossible their mating.

The Akbash It is a quiet dog and alert at the same time. Not shy, nor is it aggressive. When used as a protection dog, It is wary with any stranger that approaches their territory, and with the unusual sounds and changes in their environment.

The race is not naturally hostile, but as they were raised to think and act independently, This ingredient mark character; It is not a lap dog. If it educates small, would be perfectly suited to home life, If I had the opportunity to take long walks in the countryside, and a work to be done such as care for children, for example.

The Akbash It is one of the most popular around 30 races throughout the world under the title of Flock guardians, livestock protection dogs, or livestock guardian dogs (more commonly: LGD).

These dogs are known for their intelligence, courage, independence and loyalty.

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Type and recognitions:

  • useful as herding dog, livestock care.
  • Recognized by the United Kennel Club UKC, An international registration of dogs that exalts the values, rewards ability and preserves the virtue of pedigree.
  • Recognized as one homogeneous race by the Turkish Federation of Dogs (HOW) and an associate member of the International Federation Cinológica (FCI)

Alternative names

  • Akbash, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği (English).
  • Akbash (French).
  • Akbaş, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği (German).
  • Akbash, cão pastor de Akbaş (Portuguese).
  • Akbash, Akkush (español).
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American bulldog
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States
Character: Affectionate and active
Weight: 30 to 55 kg
Height: 52 to 67 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 15 years

Bulldog Americano

The American bulldog It tends to be a strong and healthy dog

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History

The original Bulldog breed was retained by working-class immigrants who brought their working dogs with them to South America. Small farmers and ranchers used this dog for many agricultural tasks.. It was not a standardised breed, years. At that time, but there was a type of Bulldog that was generic. Various strains of “Bulldog type” dogs” they were kept by individual farmers as the utility working dogs. But, at the end of World War II, those “Bulldog type” strains were dying out.

It was then that appeared in the story a loving man of the Bulldog breed, the Sr. John D. Johnson, war veteran returning from the disaster and death, but he came determined to resurrect the race… Paradoxes of history.
The SR. John D. Johnson He devoted himself to find the best specimens of these working dogs by different farms and began to create the pedigree and genealogical trees. His project was to create a farm dedicated to conserving and enhancing the Bulldog breed, Recalling to the bulldogs of old. Later, a man named Alan Scott and other breeders joined Johnson efforts to resurrect the race.

Johnson and Scott they began to breed dogs American Bulldog with care, keeping a careful record of the copies, the health of the race and working capacity. Initially, Johnson and Scott had a similar vision, a common idea regarding race. But over time there was a split between his views, and as a result of this disagreement they left us two different types of American Bulldog (American Bulldog).

Alan Scott preferred a smaller dog, more sports, with a longer snout that could be used for capturing cattle and for hunting wild boar.

John Johnson preferred a larger, stockier dog with a shorter snout, whose main function was that of watchdog.
Eventually the two breeders and the preservation of the breed founders, as well as important local breeders continued to work on the breed, to help meet the goal of John Johnson, get the ideal working Bulldog breed. Originally, the race was called American Pit Bulldog and the Decade of 1970 registered in the National Kennel Club (CCR) as such. Later the name was changed to American Bulldog to avoid confusion with the American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog was recognized by the United Kennel Club the 1 in January of 1999.

Today the breed is recognized by the CCR, UKC y el American Bulldog Association (ABA).

The American bulldog It is now safe from extinction and is enjoying great health and an increase in popularity, either as a working dog, protective or as a family pet.

Physical characteristics

The American bulldog He is a native of South-East of the United States farm dog. Used as a watchdog for livestock or hunting. It is a medium-sized dog, sports and balanced.

It has a robust physiognomy, Compact and powerful which lets you move with agility and vigor. It tends to prefer a strong dog on that beautiful structure, if you do not present any morphological excess or weight overload. Males have a large and a more marked than females type structure.

It must present a solid appearance although with slender and sporty lines. Mantle's hair must be smooth, short and glued to the body. Its color can be white, white striped with red or brown. Permitted until a 90% color, If the white highlight to the head. It is not permitted to present black mask or spots black. Its skull is long and flat with the well marked stop. The eyes are round, medium-sized, and the most appreciated eye color is dark brown with black outline. Blue eyes are allowed but are considered to be a mild lack.

The height at the withers in males is between 57 and 67 cm., thinking between 35 and 55 kg. The females measure between 53 and 65 cm. and weigh between 30 and 45 kg.

Character and skills

The American Bulldog are sure dogs, social and active, they are comfortable with their families. Create strong bonds with their owners, When it is puppy can be a bit distant with strangers, but as they mature confidence should develop in a normal manner, because being a confident dog is a characteristic of this breed.

The American Bulldog tolerates children and can make very good friends with them, When are socialized from an early age, and they are educated and taught to know what their limits are.

It is known for being very race dominant, why it is so important to socialize the puppy, and this will be as easy as exposing him since childhood to situations in which there are more pets, I played and relates to other dogs. The breed is also known for having a very high pain tolerance. An American Bulldog, should never be shy in adulthood, because this reflects insecurity, and given the physical characteristics, It is not recommended that the dog is an animal afraid or insecure.

Did you know??

The American Bulldog was bred to be what is known as “hunting dog”. Your job is to pursue, catch and shoot down cattle released.

The American Bulldog is a dog strong and healthy, When equipped with the necessary care (like any dog) and get a good dose of physical activity, their life expectancy is of 10 to 16 years.

Observations

Since the breed has a short coat, are generally less tolerable to extreme hot or cold weather, and as a result, you may need to keep them indoors on very hot or cold days.

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Type and recognitions:

  • Federations: AKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

Alternative names:

1. Southern White, White English, Old Southern White Bulldog, Hill Bulldog, Country Bulldog, English White Bulldog (English).
2. Bouledogue américain (French).
3. American Bulldog, Old Country Bulldog (German).
4. Bulldog-americano (Portuguese).
5. Bulldog americano (español).

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Campeiro Bulldog
Brasil Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Brazil
Character: Faithful and minder
Weight: 35 to 45 Kg
Height: 48 to 58 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Bulldog Campeiro

The Campeiro Bulldog, He is noted for fidelity with its owner

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History


The Campeiro Bulldog (Buldogue Campeiro or Bordoga), It is a dog breed originating in Brazil Bulldog. This is an ancient breed of working dog. The current, It descends from the ancient Old English Bulldog (Old English Bulldog), brought to Brazil during the 16th century by European immigrants.

This breed was once very common in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul and southern Brazil in the late 1980s. 60, where the role of the dog was largely focused on farms and slaughterhouses, in the capture and domain of the cattle or pigs. Over the years 70 He was in danger of extinction due to the introduction of new laws and health measures, but he returned to be present in Brazil, Thanks to the hard work for the conservation of the Bulldog breed, carried out by Ralf Bender Schein.

The Old English Bulldog was quite common, He was in much of Western Europe during the second half of the 19th century, and such was his importance to, In states such as the Vatican there is specific legislation to regulate the transit of animals on public roads.

At the same time, he woke up - in the well-to-do sectors of European society- the interest of creating a serious development and the formation of distinct castes, all of them are derived from the Old English Bulldog, as the English Bulldog and the modern French Bulldog.

In Brazil, European immigration (germans, Italian, Poles, etc.), increased during the early years of the 19th century and mid-20th century, they brought with them many animals, among them, several types of Bulldog, as for example, the old English Bulldog.

Physical characteristics

The Campeiro Bulldog, is a medium-dog, very a little heavy and robust for your height. With the short snout (approximately, one-third of the length of the skull), the ears are small and pendants. Short and crooked tail. The colors of the mantle are all are accepted, its soft fur and short.

Its ideal height is between 48 and 58 cm up to the shoulder and its ideal weight is of 35 to 45 kg for males and females.

Character and skills


This type of dog Bulldog, in Brazilian soil, It has been preserved, above all, Thanks to his talent for surveillance and to work with livestock, the best features of working with cattle and pig dog, in fact they are the most popular for this function.

They were the most popular, because in addition to the farm work, as for example dragging pigs by the ears to the right place, when escaping, was also a excellent guard dog What, While the cowboy rested, he dedicated himself to taking care of the horse and cart from the stalking of some intruder. He maintained the functional features of its predecessor, the old English Bulldog, being able to give life to dominate a bull, of up 400 kg.

This capability was very used in the old slaughterhouses in the southern region and the region where today is located the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, the Campeiro Bulldog, He was commissioned in drag to the cattle biting his snout and handed them over to the slaughterer. But with the development of technologies applied to these media, monitoring health and animal protection measures, It prevents the use of dogs in these establishments (fortunately), and also with the development of livestock, These dogs were losing their initial use, with so much speed that they came to extinction.

At the end of the year 70, This dog was on the brink of extinction, and it was there that Schein Ralf Bender began a rescue effort for these dogs, that materialised in 2001 When the CBKC recognized the breed Campeiro Bulldog (Pampa Doge).

It´s suspicious of strangers, is very quiet, and not when it is not necessary it ladra. You need a little exercise every day, and long walks through the countryside from time to time will keep completely happy.

The Campeiro Bulldog, stands out by the with your owner loyalty (It may be a little jealous), ease of adaptation and above all by the warmth with children. It is also remarkable strength and courage that give exceptional guardian dye.

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Type and recognitions:

  • Federations: CBKC ⓘ
  • Molossians / Working dog / guard dogs
  • CBKC breed standard "Campeiro Bulldog"

    • CBKCCBKC – "Campeiro Bulldog"
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Alternative names:

1. Buldogue campeiro, Brazilian Bulldog, Countryside Bulldog,Pampas Bulldog, Buldogue campeiro (English).
2. Bouledogue de Campeiro (French).
3. Campeiro-Bulldogge (German).
4. buldogue-pampeano, campeiro, bordoga (Portuguese).
5. Bordoga, Dogo Pampa (español).

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Colombian Gegar
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Colombia
Character: Intelligent and loyal
Weight: 8 to 14 kg
Height: 35,5 to 43 cm.
Life expectancy: 10-15 years

Gegar Colombiano

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History

The Colombian Gegar (Gegar Colombiano) It is a dog breed created by the late Germán García y García, recognized breeder of dogs in Colombia where the race is named.

Research for the creation of this race begins in 1975, This is practically a new race, created with the intention that Colombia had a national dog with standard, as the Peruvian Inca, the Dogo Argentino, the Fila Brasileiro or the Chihuahua Mexican.

It's still a breed in the making, at around 200 copies located in Bogotá, Ibagué and los Llanos.

He is a descendant of the Basenji, the Canaan Dog and a primitive breed from the interior of the Colombian country, that currently is considered extinct. However, it is common to see similarities between the “Gegar” and the wild dogs or “Creole” also called “Gozques“, you roam the streets of the Colombian cities.

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Gegar Colombiano
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The research for the development of the breed, headed by Germán García y García begins with an extensive tour of the Colombian Atlantic Coast, García y García realized that similar "races" existed in the towns of this region., similar to a European race, exactly from Spain and that were brought to Colombia at the time of the Conquest, According to García y García, in this part of the investigation, he did not have to make a major investment in the acquisition of these specimens., that on average one hundred pesos of the time paid by animal.

The second part of the research was developed in Bogotá where Germán García y García meeting 20 Creole dogs or “Gozques” How are they known in the country?, in order to establish that the wild dogs (Gozques) they are the product of a mixture which began with the Ibizan Hound, native of Ibiza, breed brought by the Spanish to America.

This race, very popular in Mallorca, joined to the Basenji, that arrived aboard slave ships from Africa and whose characteristic is a rarity among canines: no bark, as dogs, but meows, as cats.

The crossing of that Spanish dog with this African one resulted in this particular “Creole” breed., or “Gozque“, with that shortly after the conquest were populated coastal areas of the Magdalena, like the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama and the other countries where Spaniards and Africans landed with their pets.

Inside the investigations Garcia and Garcia He also warned of the similarity that Colombian specimens have with the breed Cirneco dell'Etna, very popular in the region of Sicily, Italy. That is when the first obstacle of the investigation would appear., since no specimen of this breed could be brought to the country. So decide to bring a Basenji, but the crosses with the Colombian trees are a failure. Although it achieved three generations, the expected result was not achieved. Ears not stopped and even barked.

Garcia and Garcia continues with the investigation in Mexico where as a jury in a world dog show is located, not only with the races he knew, If not with a totally new for him, the Canaan Dog, It is identical in many ways the Colombian native dog. Garcia and Garcia make crosses with these millennial dogs and finally, achieved what I wanted, an animal taller than the "criollo", with almost the same measurements at Basenji, zealous guardian, with a feathered tail and other characteristics exclusive to this breed.

Among the special features are, his extreme loyalty to the master, distrust to strangers, excellent Hunter, vigilant and boisterous and of great economy, because it does not require a special diet.

Physical characteristics

It is a small breed due to crossings which comes from, but it is a heavy-duty sniffer, excellent sense of smell and good habits of cleanliness, Constitution solid, its head is triangular skull measured the same as the snout, ears large in proportion to the head, upright, almond-shaped eyes, with scissor bite, not very short neck, long balanced body level dorsal line. Their front legs are straight, the later ones with low angle, queue in the form of sickle on the back.

The male measures of 38 to 43 cm and female 35,5 to 40,5 cm to the cross, and the weight of the males is of 10 to 14 kilos and the female 8 to 12 Kg.

Is chestnut pure and striped, in light shades to dark and can have these freckles of the same base color and white spots.

Character and skills

His temperament is of nobility to their masters, but rather distrustful with strangers, Intelligent, easy to educate, lively, good relationship with children and other pets including other breeds of dog depending on their education.

Great instinct for hunting, especially of animals such as hares and rabbits, and even rats, of great physical activity, He likes to work and activities with his master. Its longevity varies between 10 and 15 years of life.

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