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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.

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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:
  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

  • FCI ⓘ
  • AKC ⓘ
  • ANKC ⓘ
  • CKC ⓘ
  • KC ⓘ
  • NZKC ⓘ
  • UKC ⓘ

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.

    Tips

    Former members
  • 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.

    Former members

    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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    Beauceron
    Francia FCI 44 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: France
    Character: Quiet and guardian
    Weight: 40 to 50 Kg
    Height: 61 to 70 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Pastor de Beauce

    The Beauceron It is one of the best job in the world dogs.

    Content

    History

    The Beauceron, It is a breed of dog originating in the French Brie region; This race is quite old and well known in France.

    True that the canine world, the history of this beautiful dog is not of the noveladas. The Beauceron, It was presented for the first time in a dogshow in the year 1897, but the race is actually quite old.

    The specimens of Beauceron older, the first to set foot on our land, they had hard and coarse hair, but the characteristic that stood out the most was his marked aggressiveness.

    With the passage of time, Select mediantes, breeders have succeeded in lowering the level of aggressiveness, but even so, it is not an easy dog ​​to train, it retains certain ferocious traits.

    At first the Beauceron It was used to hunt wild boar but later developed the ability to guide herds, being able to defend it from any attack by a predator; is a great guardian.

    Physical characteristics

    The Beauceron, often confused with the Dobermann due to the combination of color bronze and fire of his cloak. This coincides with the fact that the most widespread variety of the Beauceron.

    Despite the similarity in the colors of the coat, it has many differences with him Dobermann, the Beauceron It is a dog with a more rustic and robust structure, the hair is also different and the tail does not cut.

    Another differential characteristic, It is that the hind legs should stand double spur. This is one distinctive feature of the race.

    The height males will of 65 to 70 cm and the females of 61 to 68 cm.. The approximate weight is between 40 and 50 kg. Females tend to be lighter.

    It has a aspect rustic, Wolf. Long head and flat, the muzzle and skull have the same length, dark eyes to harmonize with the fur, their ears hang naturally if they have not been cut.

    They have the long neck, the elongated body and deep chest. Their limbs are strong.

    The Beauceron has two layers of hair, the exterior is strong, thick, thick and smooth (Although they tend to present ripples around the neck). Internal hair layer is more dense and velvety, color grey mouse and must not be seen through the upper layer.

    The colors supported are the black and tan and the Harlequin.

    Character and skills

    According to experts, It one of the best job in the world dogs, and all dogs of pastor is one who is more prepared for the defense.

    Then, his character allows you to carry out defense, foster, useful but it is good to take into account that it is not a dog to be in the hands of inexperienced or too permissive.

    He has a very independent character and a strong instinct for responsibility that allows him to make his own decisions. If he notices the slightest insecurity in his master, he will not take long and seconds to make the decisions himself..

    With the strangers will be very suspicious, for this reason it is very important that the owner of the dog can control it because if it feels minimally intimidated it can be very biting.

    If you receive adequate training and education will be an excellent companion.

    Observations

    Before purchasing a copy of Beauceron, We must take into account that it is not an easy dog. The person who decides to have a copy of this breed as a pet should be able to train him and raise him with full security.

    The dog needs to know who is charge, It is also important to understand that all members of the family are heads of the herd, because if you can not pass it only obey one person whom he recognizes as head of the herd and the rest of the family will ignore or or them even try to impose.

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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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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI ⓘ
    • – AKC ⓘ
    • – ​KC ⓘ
    • – UKC ⓘ

    FCI breed standard Beauceron

    FCIFCI - Beauceron
    		Pastor

    Alternative names:

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

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    Saarloos wolfdog
    Holanda FCI 311 - Sheepdogs.

    Origin: Netherlands
    Character: Hierarchical and suspicious of strangers.
    Weight: 36 - 41 kg.
    Height: 60 - 75 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Saarloos wolfdog

    The Dutch Society of Saarloos wolfdog, is the only organism that can supply the puppies.

    Content

    History

    The Sr. Leendert Saarloos (1884-1969) loved nature and also dogs. He realized that the dogs had become too humanized and he intended to, as a lover of the German Shepherd, of recovering the natural qualities of this breed to produce a better working dog. For this reason he crossed a male German Shepherd, Gerard van der Fransenum, a dog of the classic Prussian style, with Flowers, a female wolf that originated from the Siberian branch of the European type (1932). Breeding based on the father gave him a basic population of animals with a quarter of wolf blood. During the course of the next experimental phase with strict selection, a new race, the ″European Wolfdog″ had evolved. Selected animals of this breed provided good service as guide dogs., and at first they were believed to be adequate for this task.

    Due to the increase in the proportion of wolf blood, usable skill, inherited from the original predecessor, Gerard, it was gradually lost and it became obvious that the breed was not suitable for use as a working or guide dog. Leendert Saarloos Legacy, not a working dog, but a dog with attributes more attached to nature, was recognized as a breed in 1975. at that time, the breed was named ″Saarloos wolfdog″ in honor of its founder: Honor for whom honor deserves.

    Physical characteristics

    It is a dog type lupoid with powerful but light skeleton, with long limbs. The eyes, medium-sized, macaroons, are slightly oblique and preferably yellow in color. The expression is attentive and reserved time, but without a trace of fear. The ears, medium-sized, they have a fairly wide insertion and are pointed, fleshy and hairy. The tail is implanted quite low and at rest it takes the form of a saber, not too mobile. Can carry it high when active or intimidating.

    Differences in secondary sex characteristics are pronounced between males and females.

    • Fur: hard and straight.
    • Color: from black with light blends to dark black (gray wolf), from brown with light blends to dark brown and from very light cream to white.
    • Size: males, of 65 to 75 cm.; females of 60 to 70 cm..

    Character and skills

    Strongly hierarchical, He is very attached to his owner and is wary of strangers.. It is a dog to enjoy and study (better as a couple or in a group) especially for fans of ethology, but it is not recommended to use it for guard and defense, because he tends to run away from man. Your reservation and your way of avoiding unknown situations, just like a wolf, are typical features of Saarloos wolfdog.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 1 Herding dogs, Section 1 Sheepdogs ⓘ
    • – UKC – Herding dogs ⓘ

    FCI breed standard Saarloos wolfdog

    FCIFCI - Saarloos wolfdog
    		Dog

    Alternative names:

    1. Saarloos wolfhond (English).
    2. Saarloos (French).
    3. Saarlooswolfhond (German).
    4. Saarlooswolfhond (Portuguese).
    5. Perro lobo Holandés (español).

    Photos:

    1 – Saarloos wolfdog from the Czech region by @Hippie_Saarloos / CC BY-SA
    2 – Saarloos by Wolfdog by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1389361
    3 – Saarloos Wolfhond – Merlin v.d. Schattenwaldwoelfen by Boot Juliaan / CC BY-SA
    4 – Saarloos Wolfhound by Corinne Benavides
    5 – Saarloos Wolfhound by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1127277

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    Majorca Shepherd Dog
    España FCI 321 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: Spain
    Character: Protector.
    Weight: 40 kg approx..
    Height: 60 to 73 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years

    Ca de Bestiar

    The Majorca Shepherd Dog or "Cattle", It is a breed of dog originating in Mallorca.

    Content

    History

    Also known as “Ca de Bestiar”, this breed is believed to have existed since ancient times. Through the years, this dog would have been bred with a variety of local Mallorcan dogs, as well as with other European Shepherd dogs, and it was not until 1970 which he puts any restrictions on their upbringing. In fact, its breed standard was written as recently as 1980. It was in 2006 the UKC ⓘ recognized the breed within his Group of Sheepdogs.

    Appreciated through the centuries by the Spaniards for their ability to be a versatile farm dog, the Majorca Shepherd Dog It was used both to herd flocks and to monitor property and animals. It has also been reported that the Majorca Shepherd Dog was widely used in dogfighting, a practice that is now illegal. Although it is still used on farms today, and is also often kept as a companion animal, this rare breed once seen internationally and is considered a rare breed.

    Physical characteristics

    The Majorca Shepherd Dog is a large size dog, average weight, well proportioned, rustic, strong and large muscles, flexible and robust.

    There are two varieties: long hair and most widespread short-haired. The head is well modeled, large and provided with the body, but not so much as to look like a molosser. Craniofacial shafts are slightly convergent; the relationship between the skull and the muzzle is of 1:1.

    The color eyes goes from amber to dark brown, and his expression is intelligent and enigmatic.

    The ears, small in relation to the head, they are triangular, inserted at the top and are normally bent, with dropped tips.

    The tail Start horizontally, is horizontal section, It has thick base and it tapers towards the tip.

    Fur: the short hair variety has quite thin Undercoat. In the variety of long hair, hair coverage can reach a length of 7 cm and it is slightly wavy. In both varieties should be soft and fine.

    Color: the only one admitted is black, optionally with white spots on chest and feet.

    Size: males, of 66 to 73 cm.; females, of 62 to 68 cm.. The weight is usually of 40 kg approximately.

    Character and skills

    He is a shepherd dog with skills for the job of guard and defense. It´s Intelligent, docile and affectionate, although as a puppy he is usually shy and reserved. For this reason it is important to socialize it to the maximum to avoid that it closes in on itself.

    The adult is very suspicious of strangers and he is united by a very strong bond with his master. Her enigmatic gaze not glimpse of his thoughts. It has an extraordinary courage and willing to everything in order to defend their loved. It's a little known breed outside the Balearic Islands, so to acquire a good puppy should address to breeders of the Islands.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI ⓘ

    FCI breed standard "Majorca Shepherd Dog"

    Origin:
    Spain

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    26.05.1982

    Use:

    Herding dog, guardian and defense



    General appearance:

    Sub-convex profile dog, large without being exaggerated and medium-weight size. It is totally black or black with white spot on chest, well proportioned, rustic, strong, muscular, robust and agile. There are two varieties of hair:

    • Short hair, the most common variety.
    • Long hair.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    Dog subhipermetrico, midline and subconvex.

    • The female accepts a longitudinal diameter of up to a 3% greater than the height of the cross.
    • Length of the muzzle is equal to the length of the skull.
    • The length of the head must be equal to the length of the neck.
    • In adult males the thoracic perimeter, taken together the cross behind the elbows, It is about a cms rather than its height at the withers.


    Behavior / temperament:

    Dog of great nobility, only an owner that accepts loads of strangers with difficulty.
    Intelligent, docile, loving, shy on end and reserved in his youth ; his sentimentality comes to unsuspected. Faithful to his master until death. If we explore in his eyes it will give us the feeling thinks. It is courageous and quarrelsome.

    Head:

    Slightly triangular profile; view dorsally is wider at the top than at the bottom; solid, but not heavy; large enough to accommodate a good intelligence; well molded and proportionate to the body; It must be rather large, but never a trotting type. The supranasal line is parallel to the cranial line. Slightly divergent skull-facial axes.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Sub-convex profile. The width of the head, taken between the storms, It should be slightly higher ( approximately 1,2 %) to the length between the supraorbital line and the occipital crest. A slight groove can be seen in the first third of the frontal midline. Marked occipital Crest.
    • Depression links (Stop): Marked, but never sudden, in mild decline.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Wet, fresh, black, large, with broad nostrils; No split. It despuntuará significantly if you have stains of barks or lighter.
    • Snout: Width, rather strong ; It should not be in tip, but its height and width should be accentuated as it approaches the orbits. In the variety « Ca cabrer » (Longhair) more pointed. The dorsal profile of the nasal helm is sub-convex. The profile of the branches of the lower jaw is straight. Black color palate.
    • Lips: Black ; the high not seen to the bottom while your mouth closed ; the labial commissure is little noticeable and they go unnoticed because they are well proportioned to the head.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Very white teeth, well developed and well placed, closed scissors, making the incisors true upper ends prey with the lower canines. The molars developed.
    • Eyes: Rather small, slightly almond ; are not prominent nor sunken in orbits ; not far apart from each other, centered, slightly oblique, lively. Color between the Rosemary honey (something clear) and of the honey, carob (dark). Enigmatic expression, with look smart and sad at the same time, where denotes even distrust. The eyelids are thin, black and oblique, close to the eye.
    • Ears: Broken, small size in relation to the head, triangular, reaching the tear in the eye of its corresponding side tip, or is approximately equal to the length of your skull. Without amputating, slightly thick, high insertion, separating your tip slightly skull, with a longitudinal fold and another cross around the first third.
    • Position of the ears: usually bent and dropped, something separate from the muzzle. Played back in standby ; in State care by the transverse fold levantadolas, separating them from the snout than usual.

    Neck:

    Massif, muscular, strong and proportionate to the head and body. Thick, with very little double chin, cylindrical, its diameter accentuating more at the base. The skin is tough and elastic, or fine or thick, firmly attached to the neck at its top and sides, more detached on the bottom.

    Body:

    • As a whole: Robust, very well proportioned, giving the impression of strength and agility while.
    • Cross: Marked and at least at the same height as the top of the rump ; the large area between the scapulae and strong.
    • Dorso-lumbar line: Straight, horizontal, never built.
    • Pork loin: Wide and powerful.
    • Rump: Medium, slightly rounded, wide, powerful and muscular; never prominent or fallen. The top should be at the same height as the cross. Its interiliac width must be equal to the iliac-ischial length .
    • Breast : Wide and high, maximum reaching the elbow; a width approximately equal to the length of the neck; quite deep, not prominent, with slightly pronounced sternum. Arched ribs (non-flat or in barrel).
    • Belly and flanks: Fairly bulky flanks. Slightly gathered belly, never agalgado, nor descended to be confused with continued chest. Something stylish, You must give the impression of agility.

    Tail:

    Horizontal insertion and circular section, rather thick at its birth. Some 8 cm base flattens slightly at its lower profile, in a few 10 length cm, to continue then the tapered circular to its end. Without amputating. Of a length that must reach at least the hock, without touching the ground. No tuft or fringe, Although it is authorised, If this is light, copies of older. In the variety of long hair you must have abundant and long fringe. Size of the queue : at rest naturally drooping or slightly curved outward, slightly touching the hocks, default is considered serious if your tip should touch the ground. Undulating and raised more than the horizontal sickle-shaped, without screwing it, When in action.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • As a whole: Strong Member ; correct limbs ; seen from the front and in profile parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground.
    • Shoulder: Oblique and strong.
    • Scapulo-humeral angle: 115°.
    • Arms: Of equal length to the scapula.
    • Elbows: Without deviations, glued to the chest. Radial-humerus angle : 130°.
    • Forearm: Strong, well angled, perpendicular. Vertical bones, strong, long and right.
    • Metacarpus: Short and slightly tilted.
    • Previous feet: Almost of Hare (something shorter and wider than they), finger semialtos, semiarqueados, together, and with the very hard and black pad. Without acute interdigital membrane.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • As a whole: Muscular, strong ; correct limbs. Dimmed and hard muscle relief.
    • Coxo-femoral angle: 115°, peer-to-scapulo-humeral.
    • Thigh: Strong and muscular.
    • Stifle-tibial angle: 130°, same as the humerus-radial
    • Leg: Long and powerful.
    • Hock: Little pronounced, very open 135° angulation. The height of the Hock is about somewhat lower than the one-third of its height at the withers.
    • Metatarsus: Well marked.
    • Hind feet: Almost of Hare, crushed, with fingers together and semiarqueados. Pad hard and black. Arched nails, black and hard. Without acute interdigital membrane. May be born with or without Spurs, in the first case they must amputate.

    Movement:

    His way of walking must be firm and elegant. The trot on diagonal bipeds, Tip slightly posterior third, respect to the previous. The Gallop will be franco, fast rustic, the rear legs wide apart at its base with soil, placing them outside of the hands, as if it were jumping. The preferred step and the work is the Gallop.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Elastic, without folds, hard and light grey.

    • HAIR: Short and glued to the skin, its length ranging about 1,5 cm to 3 cm on the spine ; very fine Undercoat, low thickness and very attached to the skin. In the long-haired variety may be slightly wavy on the spine, approximate length of more of 7 cm according to the time of year, with the largest winter. Well distributed and thin Undercoat, grow hair in their normal length in the fringe of the queue, Tip of the ears and back of the limbs. In both varieties should be smooth, hard and quite thin.
    • COLOR: The only color supported is black, varieties of Jet, regular and peceno. The target is supported only in the chest, in the form of thin tie under neck and anterior and posterior foot, highlighting according to its easy visibility on nails and tips of the toes. The Jet Black landmark is the most appreciated, nature of the ordinary black and the peceno.


    Size and weight:

    • Height to the cross: Among 66 and 73 cm for males. Among 62 and 68 cm for females.
      Specimens with heights of one cm or so are allowed at the limits indicated ; in this case you must subtract score.
    • Weight: Environment to 40 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..

    SERIOUS FAULTS

    •  Dogs that drool-worthy.
    •  Cut fangs.
    •  Very raised ears rest, very large very separated from the face or completely glued to it.
    •  Very collected belly (whippety).
    •  Threaded queue; white tail tip.
    •  White spot of chest of more of 1 dm².
    •  All fingers of a foot white.

    MISS PLAYOFFS

    •  Aggressive or fearful dog.
    •  Mastiff head, very wide and heavy or Hound, long and narrow with just pronounced stop.
    • Truffle pink or white.
    •  Upper or lower prognathism more of 3 mm.
    • • Eyes of different colors from each other ; eye that is not of the color that goes from the Rosemary honey (something clear) the carob-honey (dark) ; very clear eye.
    • Amputated ears, stiff in action or almost stiff at rest.
    •  Double chin neck, more thickly along the skull than at its base, longer that a 10% length ranging from truffles to the occipital Crest.
    •  Body too long or too short ; height of the top of the rump in a 3% greater than the height at the cross.
    •  Very thick tail, or of equal thickness at the base and tip ; excessively long to touch the ground ; amputated or missing you each 2 cm to reach the Hock ; with abundant fringe in the variety of short hair, with or without bangs in long hair variety.
    •  Other color than black, or, in dogs being black, an anterior or posterior foot white or another color ; members shod in white on any number of limbs ; not totally black body (with the exception of the chest, very few hairs on the belly, perpucio or tip of the tail), stains, without disqualify, they notably despuntuarán. They despuntuarán not consequential white hairs of bites, trauma or other similar injuries, or the white hairs from the face own age. White fingers not disqualify, unless the animal is more than six, despuntuando notably each ; a single finger white or another color in the previous feet disqualifies the dog.
    •  Height of the cross over of 74 cm in males and more of 70 cm in females. The cross of less height of 66 cm in males and less of 60 cm in females.
    •  Under weight of 30 kg and over 50 kg in males, under weight 25 kg and over 45 kg in females ; even being within the aforementioned limits, very skinny dogs, visibly obese or very saddled (having tolerance in pregnant females).

    SCALE OF POINTS

    • General appearance and temperament – 21 points
    • Presentation (cleaning and porte) – 4 points
    • Fur (length and hardness) – 4 points
    • Layer (color and brightness, 7+2) – 9 points
    • Temperament/Behavior – 4 points
    • Head – 21 points
    • Skull and stop – 4 points
    • Snout, nose and lips – 5 points
    • Teeth and palate (2+1) – 3 points
    • Eyes – 5 points
    • Color – 2 points
    • Form, size and separation – 2 points
    • Eyelids – 1 point
    • Ears (form, thickness, inclusion, size) – 4 points
    • Neck – 4 points
    • Trunk – 21 points
    • Cross – 1 point
    • Back and back – 5 points
    • Rump – 3 points
    • Belly – 2 points
    • Breast , chest, Ribeye, size – 10 points
    • Tail (form, length and fringes) – 2 points
    • Limbs – 19 points
    • Previous aplombs – 6 points
    • Later aplombs – 8 points
    • Feet ant. and post., fingers, nails hardness of the pads – 5 points
    • Movement – 12 points
    • Ear bearing – 3 points
    • Tail bearing – 3 points
    • Jogging – 2 points
    • Gallop – 4 points

    Total : 100 points



    Proportional measurements (ideal for the male)

    • Weight – 41 kg
    • Height at the withers – 71 cm.
    • Height to the rump – 71 cm.
    • Chest height – 39 cm.
    • Longitudinal diameter – 71 cm.

    Head

    • Muzzle length – 13 cm.
    • Skull length – 13 cm.
    • Total head length – 26 cm.
    • Neck length – 26 cm.
    • Ear Longiud – 13 cm.
    • Tail length – 52 cm.
    • Raised to hock – 23 cm.

    Length of the hair on the back

    • Short hair variety – 2 cm.
    • Long hair variety (between seasons) – 7 cm.
    • Head width – 15 cm.
    • Thoracic perimeter – 81/83 cm.
    • Chest width – 26 cm.
    • Neck circumference – 49 cm.

    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. Majorca Shepherd Dog, Ca de bestia, Pastor mallorquín (English).
    2. Berger de Majorque (French).
    3. Ca de Bestiar (German).
    4. Ca de Bestiar (Portuguese).
    5. Pastor-maiorquino, Ca de Bestiar, Pastor mallorquín (español).

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    Briard
    Francia FCI 113 - Sheepdogs

    Origin: France
    Character: Protective and friendly
    Weight: Approx.. 34 Kg
    Height: 56 to 68.5 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    The Berger de Brie It is an excellent race to raise with children of all ages.

    Pastor de Brie

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    Characteristics "Briard"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed «« 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 Berger de Brie or Briard is a breed dog, one of the many existing breeds of dogs pastors. Its origin is French. The history of the Briard has already some centuries… Charlemagne, Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette, they all had a dog of this breed.

    Some theories say that, the Briard descends from Asian dogs brought to the region by the barbaric invasions that attacked Europe during the Middle Ages.

    This former guardian of sheep and shepherd has also been used, as well, by the French Navy as Sentinel, messenger and in search of wounded soldiers because of his fine sense of hearing. They were used in the first world war in an indiscriminate way to bring them to extinction. This breed is still used as guardian and Shepherd of herds, as well as as a pet.

    They became popular just after the «Paris Dog Show" from 1863, in large part due to an improvement in the appearance of animal achieved by crossing with the Beauceron and the Barbet.

    It is believed that they take their name from the French province of Brie, although the animal probably does not come from that locality., the population of Briard is slowly recovering. It is believed that this breed is related to the Berger Picard.

    Physical characteristics

    The Briard, is a dog from medium-sized, robust but flexible, to coat hard and resistant to the weather inclement. It has a double spur on each rear leg that, They seem to extra toes, giving the appearance of a wider rear leg. Additional toes on each hind leg give the Briard the ability to turn on one foot in fast turns, they are necessary when performing tasks of grazing and protection of their flocks.

    Throughout history, the Briard has maintained a proper balance between size and lightness that is required both for grazing and to protect its herds. They are not too big, but they are large enough to defend themselves from predators such as Fox and the Wolf.

    The coat of the Briard can be of various solid colors or light colors with darker ears. Allowed all colors except black. They prefer dark colors.

    The height at the cross in the males is of 58 to 68.5 cm and the females of 56 to 64 cm.. The weight is around the 34 Kg.

    Ear cropping has been a common practice for a long time, but it is no longer done since -fortunately- It is illegal in many European countries., including France.

    Character and skills

    The Briard has very good memory. Once he learns a lesson, is something good or bad, knowledge shall retain it for a long time. It may sometimes seem very stubborn, or what its owner, but those are some of the features of the Briard, let's not forget that they were bred for centuries to think for themselves and act on their conclusions, Sometimes to the point of thinking what the "flock" will do ahead. It is a dog very independent, in this regard.

    Those are some of the traits that the Briard has preserved throughout history. Even, a Briard what does the city live, retains within itself a great grazing capacity. If you ever, During his lifetime, He has a herd sheep, automatically, will begin to do your homework, to perform the functions for which they were raised, grazing.

    Also don't be surprised if at some point when you're out for a walk with your family, the Berger de Brie nibbles on the ankles or nods to a family member who moves away a bit, because the dog that group of human beings will be his flock and will guide his master and the other members of group.

    The Berger de Brie It is a very dog loyal and protective, often described as "a heart of gold wrapped in fur". Once you have joined the members of his family, It will be very protective and very reserved with strangers, that is why it is important to bear in mind that any Member who is a family, as an infant for example, You will need a friendly adaptation, the Briard, a sample of which the new intrusion is friendly and free of conflicts. Should be taught that it is a good thing and is not harmful. It is a race excellent to raise with children of all ages.

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    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
    • Group :
    • Section : . .
    Federations:
    • – FCI ⓘ
    • – AKC ⓘ
    • – ANKC ⓘ
    • – CKC ⓘ
    • – KC ⓘ
    • – NZKC ⓘ
    • – UKC ⓘ

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    FCI breed standard "Briard"

    Origin:
    France

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.11.2008

    Use:

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    General appearance:

    The Briard is rustic, flexible, muscular and well proportioned, cheerful and alert.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Balanced temperament, never aggressive or shy.
    The Briard must be confident and fearless.

    Head:

    Strong, long, cover of hair forming beard, whiskers and eyebrows slightly covering eyes. Profile view The skull and snout lines are parallel.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Strong, slightly rounded seen profile
    • Stop: Pronounced, located at equal distance from the occipital Crest and the truffle tip.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Strong. Well open nasal Windows. The nose is always black except in blue dogs that have a blue or bluish-truffle.
    • Snout: The end of the snout is rather square. Strong nose, wide enough and never pointed.
    • Nose cane: Rectilinear.
    • Lips: Tight lips.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Strong jaws, white teeth. Scissor bite.
    • EYES: Oval. Horizontal, wide open, rather large and dark in color. Blue dogs are allowed lighter colored eyes.
    • EARS: High insertion without being glued to the head and rather short in the wild. The natural ears cartilage must be the same or slightly less than half of the head of the head. The ears are always flat and covered with long hair. If you are cut, In countries where this practice is allowed, your port must be erect, never divergent or convergent.

    Neck:

    Muscular and detachment of the shoulders.

    Body:

    • top line: The back is straight. The loin is short and firm.Rump: Little inclined, slightly rounded shape.
    • Breast : Wide and long deep and well descended to elbows. Well arched ribs.

    Tail:

    Natural, low postage, You must reach at least the articulation of the Hock, without deviations, forming a slight hook in the form of "J". In motion the tail must be carried as prolongation of the upper line.

    Tips

    Good muscular with strong and straight bones.

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • Shoulder: Oblique, well angled, moderately long, well glued to the rib cage.
    • Elbows: In line with the body.
    • Forearm: Straight and muscular.
    • Metacarpus: Slightly inclined seen profile.
    • Previous feet: Strong, round and well in axis with the body. The nails are always black (except in blue) and thick pads. Fingers closed and arched.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • Thigh: Muscled.
    • The Hock joint: Not too low and well angled.
    • Metatarsus: Perfectly vertical seen from behind.
    • Hind feet: Strong, round. The nails are always black (except in blue) and thick pads. Fingers tightly closed.
    • Spurs: By tradition, the shepherds want to keep the double spur. The Spurs are fingers, well separated and nails, relatively close to the foot.

    Movement:

    Regular, agile, harmonious so that it allows the dog to cover the surface and can do its work with a minimum of effort and fatigue. The Briard must have a long trot with good range and good push from the back.

    Mantle

    • Fur: Hair texture Goat, dry, soft, long with a light Undercoat.
    • Color: Negro, leonado, Fawn with a black layer (mild to medium), many times with mask gray or blue.

    A warm tawny mantle may show a lighter color on the tips and inclined body areas (Fawn marked with color sand). Black mantles, gray and blue can also show areas clearer. All colors may show different degrees of grey.



    Size and weight:

    Males: 62 cm. - 68 cm to the cross. females: 56 cm. - 64 cm to the cross.



    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above criteria is considered missing and the seriousness is considered to the extent of the deviation to the standard and their effect on the health and welfare of the dog.



    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Serious defects of limbs.
    • In general the hair color too light.
    • Mantle: Insufficient length (less than 7 cm.) soft or woolly hair.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • Non-existent stop.
    • Any other color that is not blue or black truffle, presence of pink (Depigmented areas).
    • Prognathism or inferior with loss of contact of the incisors, absence of 2 PM4 lower or absence of 3 teeth or more any that are. (Except for PM1)
    • Eyes too light (yellow), huraños.
    • Ears folded inward, low insertion, below the level of the eyes, short hair covers, naturally erect.
    • Tail curled up or carried vertically.
    • Simple RAM or total absence of spurs on the hind limbs.
    • White color, Brown or mahogany, mantle of two different colors, stain white, white hairs at the ends of the members, Fawn blanket.
    • Size outside the limit specified in the standard with a tolerance of + 2 cm o - 1 cm..
    • Fraudulent modification of the dog or evidence of these practices through the use of substances or surgeries.


    N.B.:
    • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Berger de Brie (English).
    2. Chien de Berger français de Plaine, Briard (French).
    3. Französisch auch berger de Brie (German).
    4. Berger de Brie (Portuguese).
    5. Briard (español).

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    Schapendoes
    Holanda FCI 313 - Sheepdogs.

    Origin: Netherlands
    Character: Affectionate, attentive, joyful, alive and gentle.
    Weight: 12 - 25 Kg
    Height: 40 - 50 cm..
    Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

    Schapendoes

    The Schapendoes It is also used as a companion dog, but little known outside the Netherlands.

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    History

    At the end of the last century and the beginning of the present, appeared the Dutch schapendoes in most places in the Netherlands where there were moors and flocks of sheep. The shepherds esteemed him for his tireless spirit of work and for his intelligence.. It belongs to the versatile group of long-haired herding dogs that have a densely covered head. It is related to the Bearded collie, the Puli, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, the Bobtail, the Berger de Brie, the Bergamasco and the German sheep pudding in the variety presented in Hessen, Odenwald and the lower Rhine regions. All these dogs similar to each other, are small mutations of mountain dogs.

    The Schapendoes It was not recognized as a distinct breed until World War I and was close to extinction in the 1990s. 1940 due to the competition of the Border Collies imported. In 1947 a breed club was formed, el Dutch Schapendoes.

    The race began its march towards a formal identity in 1954, when a breed standard and breeding book were established. But, it was not until 1971 that the Schapendoes gained full recognition as a Dutch race. The FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) recognized the breed in 1989.

    Recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006, the Schapendoes has been registered with the Foundation Stock Service of the American Kennel Club since 2005, but it doesn't have full recognition.

    Physical characteristics

    It is a long-haired and light-built dog. The eyes are quite big, rounded and brown, the expression must be frank, loyal and alive. The ears are inserted quite high, they are not thick or fleshy and hang freely by the head, the tail is long and covered with streaked hair, at rest hangs vertically, at a trot he carries it very high and curved, waving sensibly to the right and left; at gallop it remains straight and horizontal.

    Its movements are elastic and agile; he is an exceptional jumper.

    • Fur: the cloak is very dense, with abundant subpelo. The hair is long and more than 7 cm.. in the hind limbs. It should not be completely smooth, but slightly wavy.
    • Color: all colors are allowed; preferably bluish gray with a tendency to black.
    • Size: males, of 43 to 50 cm.; females, of 40 to 47 cm..

    Character and skills

    The typical Schapendoes friendly and adaptable it is generally easy to get along with, as long as you get plenty of exercise and play. Although he is an independent thinker, is usually cooperative and wants to please. He tends to enjoy being with his people, so hope it stays close to you, inside or outside.

    The Schapendoes works the sheep by elbowing their nose and shoulders, and you can try to do this with people too, especially with the children. Do not allow. On the positive side, He is generally a playful and energetic friend for children who are old enough to throw a ball for him, run with him and teach him tricks.

    This is typically an intelligent breed that is quick to learn.. But it is important to be clear with the rules or he will try to avoid them if you are not consistent.

    Its generally alert nature can make this breed a good watchdog.. Although grazing breeds have a tendency to be vocal, the Schapendoes not usually a great barker. But, can become an annoying barker if left to himself and bored.

    Like most herding dogs, the Schapendoes requires a lot of socializing to make sure you don't get too cautious or suspicious. Socialize puppies at a young age with many people, different environments and circumstances so they can learn to adapt.

    Start training a Schapendoes the day you bring it home or, before you know it, he will train him. (If these dogs were lawyers, they would know all the legal loopholes.) It is capable of absorbing everything you can teach it. Don't wait until you have 6 months to start training or you will have a more stubborn dog in your hands.

    If possible, take it to a trainer when you have 10 to 12 weeks and socialize, socialice, socialice. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many vets recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) They are completed. Instead of formal training, You can start training your puppy to socialize at home and among family and friends until immunizations are completed in the puppy.

    Talk to the breeder, Describe exactly what you want in a dog and ask for help choosing a puppy. Breeders see their puppies daily and can make incredibly accurate recommendations once they know something about their lifestyle and personality..

    The puppy Schapendoes Perfect not fully formed out of the whelping box. It is a product of his background and upbringing. Look for a puppy whose parents have good personalities and who has been well socialized from an early age.

    Schapendoes Health

    The Schapendoes is a generally healthy breed with a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems., just as all people have the potential to inherit a particular disease. Run, do not walk, from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee for their puppies, that affirms that the race is 100 percent healthy and have no known problems or that your puppies are isolated from the main part of the home for health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about the breed's health problems and the incidence with which they occur in their lines..

    The Schapendoes they are generally healthy, but there is some incidence of progressive retinal atrophy (ARP), an eye disease that can cause blindness. Responsible breeders do DNA testing of their dogs for PRA and have them examined by a certified ophthalmologist before breeding.. They also examine their dogs for hip dysplasia.

    If a breeder tells you they don't need to do such testing because they have never had any problems in their lines or their dogs have been vet checked or give any other excuse for skimping on genetic testing of dogs, leave immediately.

    Careful breeders screen their breeding dogs for genetic diseases and breed only the healthiest and best looking dogs, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good husbandry practices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that in many cases dogs can still live a good life. If you are going to have a puppy, ask the breeder about the ages of the dogs in their lines and the typical causes of death.

    Remember that after you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common canine health problems: the obesity. Keep a Schapendoes being the right weight is one of the easiest ways to promote better overall health.

    Schapendoes grooming

    The Schapendoes has a dense double coat with fine fur that is slightly wavy. In its longest part, in the hindquarters, the hair is about 7 cm long. The head and face of the breed are characterized by a pompadour, a mustache and beard.

    Considering how much hair you have, the Schapendoes is quite easy to style, does not require any trimming or trimming. It is normal for it to look a bit messy.

    Even so, it is better to check it a few times a week so that it does not get tangled and brush it accordingly. To help prevent tangles, puppies may need to be groomed two to three times a week as their adult coat appears. Bathe the dog as needed.

    You will not find the coat of your Schapendoes or the hair on your hand after stroking it, because the breed normally loses very little.

    The rest is basic care. Trim nails every three to four weeks or as needed. brush your teeth often – with a vet-approved pet toothpaste – for good general health and fresh breath.

    Characteristics "Schapendoes"

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

    Videos "Schapendoes"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 1 Herding dogs, Section 1 Sheepdogs ⓘ
    • – AKC – PASTORAGE ⓘ
    • – CKC – Group 7 – Herding dogs ⓘ
    • – UKC – Herding dogs ⓘ

    FCI breed standard Schapendoes

    FCIFCI - Schapendoes
    		Schapendoes

    Alternative names:

    1. Dutch Schapendoes, Nederlandse Schapendoes (English).
    2. Nederlandse Schapendoes (French).
    3. Niederländischer Schapendoes (German).
    4. skapendus (Portuguese).
    5. Nederlandse Schapendoes (español).

    Photos:

    1- Schapendoes by Wikipedia
    2 – Schapendoes by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1414360
    3 – Schapendoes by Svenska Mässan from Sweden / CC BY
    4 – Schapendoes by publicdomainpictures

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    Komondor
    Hungria FCI 53 - Sheepdogs

    Origin: Hungary
    Character: Calm and protective
    Weight: 40 to 80 kg
    Height: 65 to 90 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    The Komondor It is a breed of guard dog and pastor, originally from Hungary. Its main characteristic is the peculiar appearance of its fur., that falls in tufts like dreadlocks.

    Komondor

    Content

    Characteristics "Komondor"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Komondor" 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 Komondor is a breed of dog originating from Hungary, where it has been fulfilling its mission as a herding dog for more than 1000 years. Its long white fur allows it to blend in with the flocks of sheep it cares for and which it especially resembles.. So you can take threatening predators by surprise, including impressive opponents such as bears or wolves.

    It probably originated from the dogs that came to Hungary with the Magyars, nomads who came from Central Asia around the year 900 d.C. and they took their dogs to tend their flocks of cattle and sheep. Other experts argue that the ancestors of Komondor they arrived with the cumans, another Turkish nomadic people who, after the Mongol invasion of 1237, took refuge in present-day Hungary.

    It is this last hypothesis that we find in the name of the race, since the term "Komondor" comes from "Quman-dur«, which means "Dog of the Cumans". Although researchers have found the remains of these dogs in Cuman cemeteries dating back to the 13th century, the oldest written description dates from the 16th century.

    At the end of the 17th century it was very popular in Hungary, and has remained so ever since. Raised and selected for their courage and strength, It was used mainly in the field to monitor farms, and in the mountains to protect the flocks of sheep. Hungarians are very proud of this dog, to which is attributed the considerable decrease in the number of wolves in his country, and that it was not crossed or modified until the middle of the 20th century.

    Komondor entered the United States between the wars, and the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized the breed in 1937. But, World War II and then the Cold War ended imports from Hungary.

    In more general terms, the breed suffered greatly during these difficult times, seeing that their number decreased considerably. During World War II, many of their representatives were assassinated by the German military, since it was impossible for them to access the farms and houses of the country while this imposing guard dog protected them. Obviously, conflicts also limited its export to other countries.

    In the Decade of 1960, Hungarian and American breeders were able to renew their ties, so the import of the Komondor to the United States. While the race was on the brink of extinction (even in your country of origin, mostly due to the consequences of the war), saw their numbers grow considerably and their notoriety do the same, both in Hungary and abroad.

    In the United States, attempts in the west of the country to use it as a grazing show promise, and its use throughout the country has been increasing considerably. Logically, el United Kennel Club (UKC), another canine organization of reference in the country, recognized it as an official breed in 1983.

    In Europe, over the years 50, the Komondor was crossed with him South Russian Ovcharka, to get new bloodlines. It is also at this time - and more precisely in 1954- When the Komondor was recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).

    Finally, at the end of the 20th century, there was a new crossing with other breeds of sheepdogs such as the Catalan Sheepdog, the Pyrenean Shepherd, the Bergamasco Shepherd or the Cão da Serra de Aires.

    But, this is a rare breed of dog, regardless of the country. In fact, even in the country where a large proportion of the population is, the United States, it is not very common. These may include, just occupy around the place 160 (of 190) in the ranking of the most popular dogs in the United States, based on number of annual AKC registrations.

    In France, it is also discreet, since the average number of annual registrations in the Livre des Origines Français (LOF) it's around of 15 since the beginning of the 21st century. It has even experienced a certain decline, since this number was more or less in the thirties around the nineties. Not much better, for example, en el Reino Unido, where the number of registrations per year with The Kennel Club rarely exceeds ten.

    Physical characteristics

    The Komondor it is a large and strongly built dog. Your outward appearance, that of a winner and his majestic posture arouse respect in the observer and eventually also fear. Not flattering by nature. The robust body is covered by long hair, always bushy without exception, matted, tufted. Seen in profile, the body is a rectangle lying, almost a square. Protruding above the body, the head appears very densely hairy. The tail is carried hanging with the tip bent almost reaching the horizontal.

    Fur: thick and bushy, holding to be felted or strung (in the latter case it is not felted). Presence of sunpelo.

    Color: White, white profile.

    Size: males, of 65 – 80 cm., for a weight of 50 – 60 kg; females, of 55 -70 cm., for a weight of 40 – 50 cm..

    Observations and tips.

    The coat may seem difficult to care for, but it doesn't really need any care. It should not even be brushed because its hardiness must be kept intact. For hygiene reasons, must bathe regularly.

    Character and skills

    Unwavering courage in the defense and care of the herds in his charge, also from his territory and his master's house. Attack silently and boldly. Consider your district as if it belonged to you, in that it does not admit any strange being. Is distrustful. Your day is happy when you can spend it controlling your territory. During the night it remains in permanent movement.

    With good training and in expert hands it can be a good defense dog, although quite conflicting with other dogs, and can bite a man if he is not socialized from the earliest age. Fortunately, it is very docile and a signal from its owner is enough to stop it when it decides to attack.

    Komondor toilet

    Komondor's coat begins to lace up when he is eight months to one year old. The coat does not come off much, but the laces must be separated regularly to maintain their appearance, and the coat attracts the dirt. Once a Komondor passes the puppy stage, its fur will probably never have its former pristine whiteness. The coat should never be dirty, tangled or foul-smelling.

    To avoid problems, ask the breeder to show you how to care for the coat. Trimming the hair around the mouth and cleaning the dog's face after meals is one way to help reduce odor..

    The rest is basic care. Trim nails as needed, usually every week or two. Keep your ears clean and dry. Brush teeth frequently with a vet-approved pet toothpaste for overall good health and fresh breath.

    Komondor Health

    The Komondor they are generally healthy, but the conditions that are sometimes seen in the breed include hip dysplasia, eye problems like entropion (a deformity of the eyelid), and juvenile falls, and swelling, also known as gastric torsion or gastric dilatation volvulus.

    Do not buy a puppy from a breeder who cannot provide you with written documentation showing that the parents were exempted from health problems affecting the breed. Having dogs undergo a "vet check" is not a substitute for genetic health testing.

    Remember that after bringing a new puppy home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keep a KomondorA proper weight is one of the easiest ways to extend your life. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

    Images "Komondor"

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 1 Herding dogs, Section 1 Sheepdogs ⓘ
    • – AKC – PASTORAGE ⓘ
    • – ANKC – Group 5 (working dogs) ⓘ
    • – CKC – Group 7 – Herding dogs ⓘ
    • – ​KC – Pastoral ⓘ
    • – NZKC – Working dog ⓘ
    • – UKC – Herding dogs ⓘ

    FCI breed standard "Komondor"

    Origin:
    Hungary

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    06.04.2000

    Use:

    Shepherd dog.



    General appearance:

    The Komondor is a large, heavily built dog. Your outward appearance, that of a winner and his majestic posture arouse respect in the observer and eventually also fear. Not flattering by nature. The robust body is covered by long hair, always bushy without exception, matted, tufted.
    Seen in profile, the body is a rectangle lying, almost a square. Protruding above the body, the head appears very densely hairy.

    The tail is carried hanging with the tip bent almost reaching the horizontal. The coat is ivory in color.



    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

  • The length of the body is slightly greater than the height at the withers.
  • The depth of the chest corresponds to almost half the height at the withers.
  • The muzzle is slightly shorter than half the length of the head.


    • Behavior / temperament:

    Unwavering courage in the defense and care of the herds in his charge, also from his territory and his master's house. Attack silently and boldly. Consider your district as if it belonged to you, in that it does not admit any strange being. Is distrustful. Your day is happy when you can spend it controlling your territory. During the night it remains in permanent movement.

    Head:

    Wide and well proportioned to the body. Even the thick fur that covers her like an umbrella doesn't make her look disproportionate either..

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Arcuate. Supraciliary arches are well developed.
    • Depression links (Stop): Well marked, aunque no abrupta.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Es derecha, de corte abrupto y negra.Snout: Not pointed. The nasal helm is straight.
    • Lips: Blacks. Se apoyan firmes a los maxilares y a la mordida.
    • Comisura de los labios flecuda.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Maxilares muy musculados, fuertes y poderosos. Scissor bite, regular y completa de acuerdo con la fórmula dentaria del perro.

    EYES: Colocados en posición horizontal, son marrón oscuro. Los bordes de los párpados son negros y se apoyan firmes sobre el globo ocular.



    EARS: De inserción a media altura en el arqueado cráneo. Son directa y claramente colgantes y presentan una forma de “V” o de “U”. Las orejas no se elevan durante la atención o cuando el perro pasa a la ofensiva.

    Neck:

    Muy bien musculado. Forma un ángulo de 35º en relación con la horizontal. En calma y en situación amistosa es llevado casi a continuación de la línea del dorso. Es más corto que de largo medio. Sin papada y sin golilla.

    Body:

    top line: Las partes del cuerpo que conforman la línea superior son amplias y ricamente musculadas.

  • Cross: Suficientemente larga, marcada al frente.Back: Short.
  • Pork loin: Long Middle.
  • Rump: Wide, long Middle. Suavemente descendente.
  • Breast : Amplio y fuertemente musculado. Caja torácica: medianamente profunda, wide, long.
  • Belly: Slightly collected.


    Tail:

    Low insert, claramente colgante; el sector distal de la cola presenta una suave curvatura próxima a la horizontal. Es deseado que la cola llegue al corvejón. Estando el perro excitado, levanta la cola hasta la altura de la línea dorsal.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: El juzgamiento de las extremidades es en gran medida perjudicado a través del largo y enmarañado pelaje que las recubre. Los miembros anteriores son como columnas y vistos tanto de frente como de perfil, son derechos, paralelos y perpendiculares al suelo. El pecho es amplio y se ubica entre las extremidades bastante separadas una de otra, robustas y de movimiento libre. Las extremidades están firmemente unidas al cuerpo. La estructura ósea es fuerte y poderosa. Los miembros son voluminosos.

    • Shoulder: Las escápulas están ligeramente oblicuas. Las puntas superiores de las escápulas se ubican en una vertical con el punto más profundo del pecho.
    • Previous feet: Large, firmes y con dedos juntos. Las almohadillas son gris pizarra, llenas y bien acolchadas. Las uñas son grises.

    LATER MEMBERS: Los miembros posteriores sostienen al cuerpo a partir de angulaciones moderadas. En continuación de la grupa de largo medio, extremidades posteriores anchas y fuertemente musculadas.

    • Thigh: powerfully muscled, bulky.
    • Hind feet: Los pies traseros son más largos que los delanteros o iguales. Los espolones serán removidos.

    Movement:

    Desplazamiento suave, libre y moderado. El paso es amplio y con buena cobertura de terreno.

    Mantle

    Fur: El cuerpo está cubierto por pelo largo en su totalidad. El pelaje está compuesto por una capa externa de pelo rústico y una lana interna más fina.

    • El carácter del pelaje está dado por la relación entre la capa externa de pelo y la lana interna. El pelaje en mechones y con tendencia a enmarañarse es un requerimiento básico. Un pelaje similarmente tupido, ondulado y acordonado también es admitido. Los mechones pequeños son pocos o no son enmarañados. El pelaje alcanza su largo máximo sobre la grupa, en la región del lomo y en la cara posterior de los muslos (minimal 20-27 cm.) ; en el dorso, a los lados del pecho y en la zona de las escápulas, es de largo medio (mínimo 15-22cm.) ; cheeks, las arcadas supraciliares, en la región superior del cráneo, in the ears, en el cuello y en las extremidades, es más corto (10-18 cm.). Los pelos más cortos (9-11 cm.) se encuentran en los belfos y debajo de las extremidades. No son deseables pelos peinados ni tampoco pelos sin mantenimiento.
    • Color: Marfil.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross

    • Males: minimal 70 cm.. females: minimal 65 cm..

    Weight

    • Males: 50 – 60 kg.
    • females: 40 – 50 kg.

    La raza presenta pocas faltas de tipo y es en gran medida homogénea, dado que siempre se ha criado siguiendo un mismo objetivo.



    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.. Specifically:
    • Falta de pigmentación en la trufa, ojos y bordes de los párpados.
    • Loose eyelids.
    • Cola anillada.



      FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

      Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.

    • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • Estructura flácida del cuerpo con musculatura insuficiente.
    • Upper or lower prognathism, incisor arcade deviated.
    • Entropion and ectropion
    • Orejas livianas y erectas.
    • Short tail (3 cm.. por encima del corvejón)
    • Extremidades pesadas y falta de movimiento.
    • Colores diferentes al admitido, pelajes de varios colores.
    • Altura a la cruz por debajo de los mínimos exigidos por el estándar.


    N.B.:
    • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Hungarian Commonmop, Hungarian Sheepdog, Mop Dog (English).
    2. Komondor (French).
    3. Komondor (German).
    4. Komondor (Portuguese).
    5. Komondor Húngaro, Ovejero Húngaro / Perro Guardián (español).

    Photos:

    1 – A Komondor lying down by David Blaine from Spokane, USA / CC BY
    2 – Komondor Halfhegtarens Warlock (Flea by Kari / CC BY-SA
    3 – Ch. Gillian’s Quintessential Quincy (born April 17, 2007), a male Komondor at the working group judging in the 2007 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Komondor_Westminster_Dog_Show.jpg
    4 – www.petsadviser.com, rather than Flickr if you use this photo. Thanks for your cooperation. 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York City.

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    Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Valee Sheepdog)
    Polonia FCI 251 - Sheepdogs.

    Origin: Poland
    Character: Balanced and loving
    Weight: 13,7 to 22,7 Kg
    Height: 42 to 50 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

    Pastor Polaco de Valée

    The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a lively, Intelligent, playful and lots of memory.

    Content

    History

    The Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Valee Sheepdog) It is a breed of woolly dog half original size of Poland.

    The bibliographic data of the race recount that the Pastor Polaco de Valée, comes from dogs imported by the Phoenicians more than two thousand years.

    Some sources insist that the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, as we know it today has existed in Poland since at least the 13th century, and it is probable that within its ancestors there was a dog of breed Puli.

    As well, they are described as one of the ancestors of the breed Bearded collie. According to the story, a Polish merchant named Kazimierz Grabski, it negotiates a shipment of grain for his sheep in Scotland in the year 1514, to move the cattle in the area he took with him six dogs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.

    Apparently a Scottish Shepherd was so impressed with the ability of dogs grazing proposed Kazimierz Grabski exchange a RAM and two ewes for a dog and two bitches. The business was carried out and these three specimens were mixed with the local Scottish dogs and the beautiful ones were born there. Bearded Collie.

    The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, as many dog breeds during the second world war he was on the verge of extinction. But - luckily- In most cases, a key person always appears for the history of the canine breed..

    In this case the breed was restored and was made by the Dra. Danuta Hryniewicz and his dog, Smok ("Dragon"), Smok is considered the ancestor of all specimens of Polish Lowland Sheepdog that exist in today's world. The first litter in order to restore the breed was born in the year 1950.

    Smok, It was a spectacular specimen of the breed, with a perfect anatomical structure and a wonderful temperament. The standard of this dog is tried to emulate by Valée Polish Shepherd breeders, for future generations. And Smok, the first born official standard of the breed, It was written and accepted by the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) in the year 1959.

    The American Kennel Club recognized the Polish Lowland Sheepdog as a breed in the Grazing Group in the year 2001.

    Physical characteristics

    The males measure between 45 and 50 cm and females between 42 and 47 cm., weighing the males of 18,2 to 22,7 Kg and females 13,7 to 18,2 Kg.

    The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a muscular dog of the mantle thickness of double layer which can be of any color and reason, being the colours white, grey and Brown the most common with black markings, grey or brown. Its color usually becomes darker as it grows..

    The internal mantle is soft and dense, While the outside is hard and can be smooth or corrugated, but not curly. The hair head makes the head look larger than it really is, covering him in addition the eyes.

    The body It is a square, It seems rectangular due to the abundance of hair, with an altura-longitud ratio of 9:10 (that is to say, for a dog of 45 centimeters tall, your body will measure each 50 cm length).

    The tail It may be very short and even cut, although it is a practice that is prohibited -fortunately- in many countries.

    Character and skills

    They are stable, insurance and have an excellent memory which can be worked, Although this breed can dominate his master if it has a weak will.

    When is with their herds on the Plains or in the mountains of Poland, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog can rest quietly, because even if it is in sleep mode continues to monitor his flock and will not allow to escape or a single animal, Once the order has been responsible for everything.

    Nowadays it is used more as a pet, It is very easy to be playful by nature it suits any family on all children.

    They adapt well to a wide variety of conditions and are popular as apartment companion dogs., Although they need a moderate daily exercise.

    They love to be with people, especially with the children, they are very protective dogs.

    Observations

    It is important to check your power supply: to be quite heavy for its size, has a tendency to obesity. Exercise and good nutrition in the infallible recipe for good health of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog.

    Polish Lowland Sheepdog Health

    All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit a particular disease. Run, do not walk, from any breeder that does not offer a health guarantee on puppies, to tell you that the breed is 100 percent healthy and has no known problems, or tell you that your puppies are isolated from the main part of the home for health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about the breed's health problems and the incidence with which they occur in their lines..

    Having said that, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a fairly healthy breed with health issues that are rare so far. Conditions that can be observed in the breed include hip dysplasia, ceroido-lipofuscinosis neuronal, progressive retinal atrophy and hypothyroidism.

    Remember that after bringing a new puppy home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keep a Polish Lowland Sheepdog with a proper weight is one of the easiest ways to prolong your life. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

    Polish Lowland Sheepdog Grooming

    The Shepherd of Valée has a long, thick and furry double coat. It has a shiny texture and is supposed to be waterproof.

    Expect to spend an hour a week or some time daily keeping him groomed. Brush it with a natural bristle brush, then comb it through, making sure to get to the skin. If you let go of the coat, will get tangled and may need to be trimmed. It will take you nine to twelve months to grow back. A monthly bath does not hurt. The positive side is that the Shepherds of Valée do not lose much.

    The rest is basic care. Trim nails as needed, normally each week the. Keep ears clean and dry, and brush frequently with a vet-approved pet toothpaste for overall good health and fresh breath. Grooming a puppy requires very little time, but it's a good idea to start early so you can get used to staying still while you work on your coat.

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    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Valee Sheepdog)" 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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    Polish Lowland Sheepdog Images

    Polish Lowland Sheepdog Videos

    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 1 Herding dogs, Section 1 Sheepdogs ⓘ
    • – AKC – PASTORAGE ⓘ
    • – ANKC – Group 5 (working dogs) ⓘ
    • – CKC – Group 7 – Herding dogs ⓘ
    • – ​KC – Pastoral ⓘ
    • – NZKC – Working dog ⓘ
    • – UKC – Herding dogs ⓘ

    FCI breed standard Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Valee Sheepdog)

    FCIFCI - Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Valee Sheepdog)
    		Pastor

    Alternative names:

    1. Polski Owczarek Nizinny, Valee Sheepdog, PON, Nizinny, PLS (English).
    2. Berger polonais de plaine (French).
    3. PON, übersetzt polnischer Niederungshütehund (German).
    4. Polski Owczarek Nizinny (Portuguese).
    5. Pastor de Valée, Pastor polaco de las llanuras (español).

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