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English Foxhound
Gran Bretaรฑaa FCI 159 - Large-sized Hounds

Origin: England, United Kingdom
Character: Energetic and outgoing
Weight: 25 - 34 kg
Height: 58 - 64 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 13 years

Foxhound Inglรฉs

The English Foxhound is dog friendly appreciates life in the pack, where he gets along with his peers.

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English Foxhound History

The English Foxhound can be considered a classic among British hunting dogs. This traditional breed is probably a cross between the Bracken medieval and the greyhounds, which were supposed to provide more lightness to previously heavier tracking dogs. Its field of application was and is hunting, more precisely: fox hunting mounted in pack, also called "hunting by force". In this hunt, the herd chases game animals such as roe deer or foxes until they are exhausted.. Persistent dogs can stay on their prey's heels for up to five hours. Although they are not faster than the pursued, tire the hunt so that the human hunter can hunt it. "Hunting by force" flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries, when it was practiced by the German nobility, British and French. Only the aristocracy could afford this elaborate form of hunting, and often destroyed numerous fields under the hooves of horse carts on the miles of unpredictable routes.

In the meantime, this form of hunting is prohibited in Great Britain, as well as in most European countries. In Germany, by the way, this prohibition was not originally justified by the practice of hunting, which is questionable from an animal welfare point of view. Rather, prohibition, when came into force in the years 30, was intended to limit the privileges of the nobility – and therefore also hunting. But a few decades later, hunting laws confirmed the ban. But this was not the end for him English Foxhound: Today, trawling is a friendly alternative – not the killing of the hunt, but the joy of riding fast along with the pack is the main focus. In 1964 the breed was recognized by the FCI. Besides of English Foxhound, there is also the American Foxhound, slightly lighter construction.

Physical Characteristics English Foxhound

He bears a strong physical resemblance to him. Beagle, Although it is slightly larger. The average size of English Foxhound varies slightly depending on the gender of the animal. The males measure between 55 and 62,5 cm. up the cross, and females in 50,5 to 60 cm. up the cross. Generally weigh between 25 and 34 kg. Their fur is short and hard, tricolor-negro color, White and toasted or bicolor with a white background. It has a light head, and with pronounced eyebrows. The ears are medium and droopy, Hound style. His muscular back, It has straight legs and well located porte alegre queue, Whip style. The long legs allow the English Foxhound at a fast pace.

Character and skills English Foxhound

This friendly dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นappreciates life in the pack, where he gets along with his peers. In keeping with your original purpose and the life of your ancestors, almost without exception they lived in large herds, the English Foxhound show good obedience, but does not usually establish close relationships with humans individually. Even today the dogs grow up in the pack and stay there. If a stronger impression on humans is desired, the English Foxhound would have to be removed from the pack already at puppy age, but this is not practiced, because these dogs are primarily professional hunting companions and not companion dogs. It also, the Foxhound always retains a relatively high degree of stubbornness and does not show a pronounced "will to please". Despite your stubbornness, the breed also has an affectionate side: to much Foxhounds they love to be petted and are also quite playful.

English Foxhound Education

Most of the English Foxhounds are hunters and receive proper hunting dog training, which is absolutely necessary. When you keep a English Foxhound as a companion dog, there may be some obstacles to overcome, because this breed is a passionate hunter who does not have a close relationship with people individually. Especially if you have lived in a pack for a long time, it is difficult to establish a close relationship with the sociable four-legged friend.

Promote the bond with common rituals and a lot of positive motivation. This doesn't always have to consist of treats – petting or small games can also reward this breed of dog. The breed is considered to be very social and gets along very well with its peers. It should be clear to everyone that this four-legged friend has a great hunting instinct, adjust your walks accordingly and make sure the neighbor's cat or puppies by the roadside remain safe.

The diet of the English Foxhound

The English Foxhound needs a species-appropriate food, what it means: It must contain a lot of meat! Offer your English Foxhound grain-free wet or dry food, where meat is the main ingredient. Particularly for Foxhounds who are hunters, the energy requirement depends largely on the calories actually consumed – on days with long runs up to 15 km, the four-legged friend needs correspondingly more energy. A food with a higher fat content is recommended for the most demanding sports needs. Give your dog the last portion about three hours before a sports session, so you have enough time to digest it before you start. Snacks are rarely necessary even during the longest sports drives. It is important that you Foxhound get a nice meal and a long rest after the job is done. The Foxhound it is a very good food processor – to avoid being overweight, watch your waistline and cut your portions accordingly when you start to gain weight. Dry chews are a welcome change to the four-legged friend's diet. But, avoid feeding the rumen with food, as it is suspected of promoting bloodhound ataxia in Foxhounds.

Remember to give plenty of fluids to drink: allow your Foxhound drink water at least once an hour, even during a hunt. There should always be enough fresh water available for all the four-legged friends in the kennel.

English Foxhound Health

One Foxhound healthy is basically a very robust quadruped. But if you want to keep these dogs running, you must inform yourself in advance about the call Hound Ataxia. This is a neurological disorder that mainly affects the Foxhounds and to the Beagle. It usually occurs between the second and seventh year of life and manifests as movement disorders and spasticity. The cause is a breakdown of the white matter in the thoracic cord and of the gray matter in the dog's brain stem.. It is not conclusive if feeding in the rumen favors the outbreak of the disease; However, it is recommended to avoid it as a precautionary measure. Usually, the disease continues to progress without effective treatment options. The English Foxhounds they should also be screened for hip dysplasia before breeding with them. It also, it is important to avoid being overweight, since the English Foxhounds that don't have enough demand get fat quickly. Dogs can reach an age of up to 13 years.

Activity with the English Foxhound

Many kilometers at full gallop – this is the amount of work that English Foxhounds not only drive but also appreciate. Trawling is a good alternative to the old hunts and is now organized throughout Europe, for example, in trawling clubs. The animals follow a foxtail or a brine trail from the rumen that drips from the containers that the riders carry later. If, even if it is not the ideal case, you have a English Foxhound that is not used for hunting, you can take him for a bike ride or learn about sports like canicross. It also, their Foxhound should have room to romp, ideally within a large fenced property and with other dogs of the same species. If your specimen is no longer able to hunt due to physical handicaps, give him a mental workload instead and see if slower nasal work, like guided mantrailing, it's a good idea for your dog.

Caring for the English Foxhound

The short, soft coat of the English Foxhound does not present a challenge in terms of grooming. Regular brushing or massaging with a grooming mitt removes excess fur and is a pleasure for many quadrupeds.. Especially if you don't have a English Foxhound in a pack but as a companion dog, you should practice such bonding rituals with him from an early age. With older dogs, the claws should be examined regularly to avoid painful hooking when they get too long.. You should also regularly check your dog's coat for parasites and discuss prophylaxis with your vet..

Where can I find an English Foxhound?

This breed is usually bred by hunters for hunters, and that's a good thing. If you are interested in having these dogs and you have the time, money and space to raise a herd, you can find out in the trawling clubs. You're probably already familiar with them anyway, because without this form of organized hunting, forming your own herd makes little sense. In any case, stay away from Foxhounds individuals who were raised without papers and whose parents are not hunters. Most of them are dubious sellers who want to make money with the classic hunting dog. Puppies are not usually Foxhounds pure-bred, but mixed races. It is wiser to resort to the animal welfare when looking for mixed-breed dogs with a part of Foxhound, instead of supporting dubious breeding practices.

If you are looking for a English Foxhound adult, you can find one at professional trawler clubs, for example. These always give away older dogs that are not suitable for very demanding use in trawling.. But, you should ask yourself critically and clarify in discussions with the pack leader if you have the possibility to offer this sporting dog with the characteristics already described a species-appropriate home.

Characteristics "English Foxhound"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "English Foxhound" 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 – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Hound โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 4 (Hounds) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Group 2 – Hounds โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Hound โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Hound โ“˜
  • – UKC – Scenthounds โ“˜

FCI breed standard "English Foxhound"

Origin:
England, United Kingdom

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
26.03.2009

Use:

Pack dog for mounted hunting.



General appearance:

Well balanced, powerful and clean cut.



Behavior / temperament:

Great vigor and endurance, with natural ability to hunt. Friendly and not aggressive.

Head:

Well balanced.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : It is flat and of medium width.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Light.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Large nostrils.
  • Snout : Long and square.
  • Belfos: Moderately developed.
  • Jaws / Teeth : Strong jaws with a perfect scissors bite, regular and complete, the upper incisors closely overlapping the lower incisors and being implanted at right angles to the jaw.

Eyes : Medium-sized, hazel or brown. Cunning expression.

Ears : Falls, carried close to the head, high insertion.

Neck:

Long, slightly arched, well developed without being clumsy.

Body:

  • Back : Wide and level.
  • Pork loin : Strong.
  • Breast : Deep, well arched ribs.

Tail:

High insertion. Happily carried but never curled on the back.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Long, straight and good-boned down to the feet.

  • Shoulder : Well oblique back, muscular without being heavily loaded.
  • Metacarpus : Strong.

LATER MEMBERS : Powerful and well muscled. From good bones to the feet.

  • Knee : Well angled.
  • Hocks : Well descended.

FEET : Round, tight and strong. Well developed pads. Strong nails. Optional spurs.

Movement:

Free movement, tireless with the ability to gallop. Good rear thrust with no hint of rocking.

Mantle

HAIR : Short and dense. Impermeable.

COLOR : Any color and brand accepted on the hounds.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross : About 58-64 cm.. (23-25 inches).



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..

Any dog โ€‹โ€‹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. Foxhound (English).
2. Foxhound (French).
3. Foxhound (German).
4. English Foxhound (Portuguese).
5. Foxhound (espaรฑol).

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Gascon Saintongeois
Francia FCI 21 - Large-sized Hounds

Origin: France
Character: Quiet and affectionate
Weight: Variable
Height: 62 to 72 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Gascรณn Saintongeois

His great passion is hunting, therefore it is advisable for those who practice it.

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The Gascon Saintongeois he is a strong sporting dog, confident and robust that was invented in France in the mid-19th century. His sweet and good-natured character makes him an excellent family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นthat is very careful when interacting with young children.. Today the breed remains unpopular even in its native country., so it can disappear completely in a matter of several decades.

Gascon Saintongeois History

In the mid-19th century, Carayon-Lantour Joseph Earl wanted to regenerate the dog breed of Saintonge, weakened as a result of the French Revolution (they only survived 3 These copies) and united the last descendants with Blue Gascony dogs owned by the Baron de Ruble. Thus was created the Gascon Saintongeois, but that creation, caused the disappearance of Saintonge's dog.

This breed of dog, It was developed, in its origins, mainly for hunting, greater and hares.

Physical characteristics Gascรณn Saintongeois

It is a very well established dog, It conveys an image of strong dog, but elegant at the same time. Their fur is short and dense, white background, with black spots; It may be mottled, but slightly. They usually have two black spots on each side of the head covering the ears, surrounding the eyes and cheeks-reach. The cheeks are color fire, but soft (as clay). They have, also two spots in that color, on top of the eyes, What gives them the appearance of having four eyes.

There is also the Petite Gascon Saintongeois, that shares the characteristics of Gascon Saintongeois, but its dimensions are smaller (measured 54 and 62 height cm). It is also a versatile Hunter, but above all of hares, but also, used to be used for hunting big game.

Gascon Saintongeois character and skills

The Gascon Saintongeois, is a pack dog, from its origins, has a highly developed sense of smell, is bold, and has a nice bark.

It can become the ultimate companion to any hunter, but it also has all the essential qualities to play the role of a family dog. It has a peaceful and adaptable nature and normally perceives its owners as members of its pack.. Early and thorough socialization is necessary if you want your pet to be tolerant of children in the family and other animals in the house.. The breed is usually very gentle with young children although it is large enough to knock a young child down in the heat of play..

Human aggressiveness can become a serious problem if your Gascon Saintongeois not adequately displayed to people of all ages from a young age. But, this dog is commonly courteous to house guests and resorts to violence only in an extreme case. Thanks to his unsurpassed vigilance and deep sonorous voice, he is an excellent watchdog.. In general, this dog has no desire to defend his territory, so it cannot be considered a good guardian.

The Gascon Saintongeois welcomes any opportunity to communicate with peers and, in fact, prefers to live in a large canine group. But, may be ill-disposed towards unfamiliar homeless canines and the owner should take this character trait of his pet into account and keep him on a leash in public places. The breed is not compatible with other types of pets due to its powerful hunting instinct. But she is usually friendly with the individual cats she has been raised with from a young age as a puppy..

Gascon Saintongeois Toilet and Care

The toilet of the Gascon Saintongeois requires a minimum of effort. His short self-cleaning coat should be brushed regularly but infrequently (only once a week). This procedure will effectively remove loose hair and reinforce the natural shine of the dog's coat.. This breed only needs an occasional bath.

Since this bloodhound is predisposed to ear infections, the caregiver should periodically examine their ears and clean them if necessary. Trim your pet's nails at least once every two months and clean their teeth weekly.

Gascon Saintongeois Education and Training

The Gascon Saintongeois It is an obedient and intelligent dog whose training is usually a piece of cake. Learns basic tricks with a reasonable amount of repetitions and succeeds in agility and obedience tests. Keep in mind that his character is stubborn and will ignore the orders of a shy person.

It also, the breed is irresponsible to negative training methods and reacts appropriately only to food incentives and kind words. Like any hound, tends to distract from the learning process by attracting smells, so be lenient with your pet's behavior.

Gascรณn Saintongeois Exercise

The Gascon Saintongeois is notable for both its incredulous stamina and great power, so you need a lot of physical activity. This large dog is not appropriate to be kept in an apartment where there is no room to play. At the same time it is strong enough to become a wonderful companion for runners or even cyclists..

Your pet should have the daily opportunity to run unrestricted in a well fenced yard, otherwise you may become hyperactive and totally undisciplined on the inside. Without a lot of vigorous daily exercise, the Gascon Saintongeois it can also develop into an unreasonable barking habit.

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Gascon Saintongeois

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
  • – Central Canine Society โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Gascon Saintongeois"

Origin:
France

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
06.03.2007

Use:

Gran Gascon Saintongeois: Used for rifle hunting and sometimes for small game, big game and also hare. It is generally used in a pack or alone, as a tracker. Pequeรฑo Gascon Saintongeois: Multi-purpose dog used for rifle hunting. Because of its origin it hunts especially the hare, but it is also very good for hunting big game.



General appearance:

Gedge: Very well built dog, which gives at the same time an impression of strength and elegance. He is of a very French type when it comes to the head, fur and expression.

Psmall: Medium-sized dog, well proportioned and distinguished.

PROPORCIONES IMPORTANT:

Height at withers/scapulo-ischial length in a ratio of 10/10.5 The length of the muzzle is equal to the skull.



Behavior / temperament:

Pack dog par excellence, up to the sense of smell, bold, gifted with a beautiful voice. He joins the pack by instinct. It's calm, affectionate and obeys orders easily.

Head:

The lines of the skull and the nasal passage are divergent.

Cranial region:
  • Craging: Seen from the front, It is arched and rather narrow; the occipital protuberance is well marked. Seen from above, the back has a pronounced ogival shape.
  • Dnaso-frontal depression: Little pointed.

facial region:

  • Trufa: black, well developed, the windows wide open.
  • Labios: They cover the lower jaw, the corner is discreet. The edge of the lips is black.
  • Cnasal year: Powerful, slightly arched.
  • Jaws: Scissor joint. The incisors are at right angles to the jaws..
  • Cheeks: Thin.

OJOS: Oval, browns. The edge of the eyelids is black. The expression is sweet and confident.

OREJAS: Fine, bent. They must reach at least the end of the truffle. They occur below the eye line, quite far back, leaving the skull very clear.

Neck:

Of medium length and thickness. It is slightly arched and has little dewlap.

Body:

  • lynand the top: It is firm and not excessively long.
  • Lomo: It is well attached to the body. It is slightly convex, quite muscular and not too long.
  • Glikeness: Slightly oblique, wide enough.
  • Pecho: Large, long, descends to the level of the elbows. The front part of the chest is quite open.
  • Costillas: Slightly rounded and long.
  • Flank: It's a little raised.

Tail:

It is thick at the base; very thin at its end. Reaches to the tip of the hock. The elegant bearing, Sabre-shaped.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • Ageneral appearance: The previous room is powerful.
  • Hshoulder: Rather long, muscular, moderately oblique.
  • Elbow: Well adhered to the body.
  • Aforearm: Strong bones.
  • Pinis previous: Slightly elongated oval shape. The fingers are thin and close together. The foot pads and nails are black.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • Ageneral appearance: The hindquarters are well proportioned.Thighs: Long and well muscled.
  • Corvejรณn: Width, well angled. Well inclined, visibly directed towards the axis of the body.
  • Pinis later: Slightly elongated oval shape. The fingers are thin and close together. The foot pads and nails are black.

Movement:

Uniform and loose.

Mantle

PIEL: Stretchy and not too thick. It is white with black spots.

Plink: Short and dense.

Codor: The background is white, with black spots; sometimes it is speckled, although not in excess. Two black spots are usually present on each side of the head.; cover the ears, surrounding the eyes and cheeks-reach. The cheeks are color fire, preferably pale. Two fire-colored brands, located on the top of the eyebrows, They simulate โ€œfour eyesโ€. They are also observed, tan traces on the inner surface of the ear and specks along the extremities. Some tawny hairs may appear on the top of the ear, without this giving the head a tricolor appearance. Sometimes a typical dead leaf spot is observed on the lower part of the thigh., known as โ€œroe deer markโ€.



Size and weight:

Altura to the cross:

Gedge: Males: 65 to 72 cm..
  Hblaze: 62 to 68 cm..
Psmall: Males: 56 to 62 cm..
  Hblaze: 54 to 59 cm..

With a tolerance of approximately 1 cm..



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..

Cthey are not coming:

  • Short.
  • Wide skull.
  • Short ears; ears that stand high.
  • Total absence of fire color.

Cfamily:

  • Absence of volume
  • Sagging top margin.
  • sunken croup.
  • Deviated tail.

Members:

  • Bone structure that is not sufficiently developed
  • Shoulders that are too oblique or too straight.
  • crushed feet.
  • Straight posterior angulation.
  • closed hock, seen from behind.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYERS:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Lack of type, and in particular wide and round skull.
  • Upper or lower prognathism.
  • Clear eyes
  • Any other layer other than that established in the standard.


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. Grand Gascon Saintongeois (English).
2. Gascon de Saintonge, Grand gascon saintongeois (French).
3. Grand Gascon Saintongeois (German).
4. Gascon Saintongeois (Portuguese).
5. Gascon Saintongeois (espaรฑol).

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Great Gascony Blue
Francia FCI 22 - Large-sized Hounds

Origin: France
Character: Complex
Weight: 40 and 50 kg.
Height: 65 to 72 cm..
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Big Blue of Gascony

The Great Gascony Blue is known for its deep barks

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History

The Great Gascony Blue is an ancient race resulting from the cross between the Bloodhound and other breeds of hounds. It is also said to descend from the dog Hubertus, a species of hound that has become extinct. In the fourteenth century, the first blue hounds were described in the Livre de Chasse de Gaston Fรฉbus to hunt wolves, bears and boars. Even today these dogs still go hunting big game. (deer and wild boar) and they are still more specialist dogs than pets. Very widespread in the south and south-west of France, especially in Gascuรฑa, the Great Gascony Blue is at the origin of all breeds of hounds in the South.

There are four races of Blue Gascony: the Small Blue Gascony, the Basset hound and the Blue Gascony Griffon. The Great Gascony Blue is one of the most widespread.

This breed is also an important ancestor of the Bluetick Coonhound, a breed of dog from the deep south of the United States; the Marquis de Lafayette gave George Washington several of these Biscayan dogs in August of 1785. Other French Fled the French Revolution 20 years later and they brought more to Louisiana. That is why the American race has a remarkable resemblance to its progenitor, except for its morphological needs and its more active character.

Observation:

Although the common opinion is that most dogs are family dogs or get along with children, the dog and the children need to receive some education on how to treat each other respectfully and safely. Dogs and young children should never be alone, but they should always play together under supervision.

Physical characteristics

The Great Gascony Blue it's a large hound, French type because of the shape of the head, fur and expression. The tail, big enough, reaches to the tip of the hock and is carried like a saber. The head has a slightly domed and not too wide skull with a marked occipital protrusion and a slightly pointed stop. The eyes are oval and brown in color. Just placed, the thin, curly ears are pointed and protrude past the tip of the nose.

The hair is short and quite thick. The coat is completely black and white speckled, giving a slate blue glow. May be marked with more or less extensive black spots. Two black dots are usually placed on each side of the head, covering ears, wrapping the eyes and stopping at the cheeks. Two tan markings are placed on the forehead bone, cheeks, the ears, the limbs and under the tail.

Character and skills

This breed is known for its deep barks, one of the reasons why Great Gascony Blue It is a dog for specialists and not a common pet – The neighbors won't like your loud voice very much!! It's something like a gentle giant, with typical friendly hunting dog nature and pack mentality.

Health

The Great Gascony Blue it is generally a healthy and robust breed with no known specific health problems.

Daily exercise

With regard to the exercise, the Great Gascony Blue need at least two hours of exercise a day. This is due to the fact that this dog has been bred for hunting and will therefore be unhappy if he is not allowed to follow his nose for hours and miles..

Nutrition

Large breed dogs not only have a huge appetite, they also require a different nutrient distribution than smaller dogs, also in terms of minerals and vitamins.

Care

The big blue has a short, easy-care coat that requires very little attention – only needs to be brushed once a week. Their long floppy ears must be checked regularly to keep them clean and healthy..

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Great Gascony Blue / Breed of dog

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
  • – UKC – Scenthounds โ“˜
  • – Central Canine Society โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Great Gascony Blue"

Origin:
France

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
24.01.1996

Use:

Used for hunting with a shotgun, hunting and large or small game (of the hare). Usually, pack hunting, or just as a crawl finder



General appearance:

This is an ancient breed animal, of a perfectly French type as to the head, fur and expression. It is imposing and gives an impression of calm strength and great nobility..



Behavior / temperament:

It has a very good sense of smell and its howl is low-pitched.. He is very dedicated to hunting and joins the pack instinctively.. His character is calm and he easily learns to obey..

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull: Seen from the front, it is slightly domed and not too wide. The occipital protuberance is marked. Seen from above, the upper part has an ogival shape. The forehead is full.
  • Depression links: Little pointed.

facial region:

  • Truffle: black, well developed. The Windows are wide open. Snout: The length of the nasal canal is equal to that of the skull. It is strong and slightly arched.
  • Lips: They are quite low and cover the lower jaw well., imparting a square profile to the end of the snout. The commissure is well marked, although it is not lazy.
  • Jaws/Teeth:  The joint is scissor-shaped.  The incisors are set at right angles to the jaws..
  • Cheeks: They are thin and one or two folds are drawn on their skin..

 

Eyes: They are oval in shape and appear somewhat sunken under the thick eyelids.. They are brown. The lower eyelid is sometimes somewhat lax. Sweet and a little sad expression.

EARS: They are characteristics of this blue breed, thin, twisted, ending at tip. They must be able to exceed the end of the nose. They are narrow in the insertion region, which is well below the eye line..

Neck:

It is medium long and somewhat arched. The double chin is developed.

Body:

  • Back: Rather long, but very firm.
  • Pork loin: Well attached to the body.
  • Rump: Slightly oblique, which makes the haunches stand out.
  • Breast : Long, wide and descends to the level of the elbows. The sternum is wide. Medium rounded and long ribs.
  • Flanks: Flat and well descended.

Tail:

It's rather thick, sometimes spike-shaped (towards the tip around the tail some longer and thicker hairs slightly distant). Reaches to the tip of the hock; the root is strong. It comes in the shape of a saber.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • General appearance:   The previous members are powerful. Shoulder: They are quite long, muscular, and well oblique.
  • Elbows: Glued to the body.
  • Forearm: Strong bones and protruding tendons.
  • Previous feet: Oval, although slightly elongated. The fingers are thin and well together. The pads and nails are black.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance:   Hindquarters are solid.
  • Thighs: They are long and muscular.
  • Hock: Width, slightly bent; its placement is very low.
  • Hind feet: Oval, although slightly elongated. The fingers are thin and well together. The pads and nails are black.

Movement:

It is regular and executed with ease.

Mantle

PIEL: Quite dense and elastic. It is black or heavily streaked with black spots. It's never completely white. The mucous membranes are black.

Fur: Short, quite thick and very dense.

Color: Completely speckled with black and white, imparting a slate blue reflection. It may or may not be marked with more or less extensive black spots..

Usually, there are two black spots on each side of the head, that cover the ears, They surround the eyes and end on the cheeks. These do not join over the top of the head, in order to leave a white space in the center of which there is often a small oval black spot, typical of this breed. There are also two more or less bright tan markings located on the zygomatic arches that give the dog the impression of having four eyes.. Hints of tan color can also be found on the cheeks., the lips, the inside of the ears, the limbs and under the tail.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

  • 65 to 72 cm in males,
  • 62 to 68 cm in females.


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..

Head:

  • Too short.
  • Skull too flat or too narrow.
  • High insertion ears; short; not twisted enough.

Body:

  • Lack of volume.
  • Loose top line.
  • fallen group.
  • Deviated tail.

Tips:

  • Bones that are not sufficiently developed
  • Straight shoulders.
  • closed hock, seen from behind.
  • crushed feet.

Fur: Too thin and satin.

Behavior: shy dog.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYERS:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Lack of typical characteristics.
  • Noticeable lack that causes impediment of use.
  • Serious anatomical deformation.
  • Upper or lower prognathism.
  • light eyes.
  • Any other coat than that established by the standard.


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. Grand Bleu de Gascogne (English).
2. Grand chien de Gascogne (French).
3. Grand Bleu de Gascogne (German).
4. Grand Bleu de Gascogne (Portuguese).
5. Grand Bleu de Gascogne, Gran Azul (espaรฑol).

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Otterhound
Inglaterra FCI 294 . Large-sized Hounds

Origin: England, United Kingdom
Character: Stubborn and active
Weight: Approx.. 52 Kg
Height: 61 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 13 years

Perro de Nutria

The Otterhound is the most endangered dog breed in the UK.

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History

The Otterhound It is a very old breed of dog from United Kingdom, has, among many other mixtures- within their ancestors to the race Airedale Terrier.

The name of this precious woolly, It just comes to the task for which it was created: the House of otters. This dog has a smell nearly as well developed as the Bloodhound. This breed was developed in England.

But like all dog breeds, changes and social advances always bring consequences in the case of Otterhound, It happened that the Otter hunting was banned in England, and if so few copies of this breed, with this ban the race saw very committed his existence.

Though, To avoid its extinction some race fans what they did was focus the hunting instinct of the Otterhoundtowards other types of prey.

The Otterhound It is a dog specializing in otters, extremely difficult and dangerous job.

Some experts suggest that the danger of the Otterhound is similar to the extinction of the Panda Bear.

It is a very small breed, It is estimated that they there are around 1.000 Otterhound in the world, of which from 350 and 400 they are in the U.S.. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, When was Otter hunting a popular sport, the Otterhound they were never numerous.

Today, this breed is considered as the most threatened by endangered United Kingdom, There are only 51 specimens born in 2006. Are on the list of most vulnerable native breeds of the UK Kennel Club and programmes are being carried out to save the race.

Physical characteristics

The Otterhound, is a dog large and strong, sometimes we could say, incombustible. It is capable of spending all day hunting in the water or running around the field, without showing even the slightest index of exhaustion.

It has a head big and strong with well marked bone.

Their eyes, intelligent and lively expression, vary in color depending on the coat. The ears, they are long, them it is hanging at the height of the eyes. They are set high and have a characteristic fold of the breed..

The tail, high insertion it takes her upright always to pay attention a State of alert, but when it is resting her leads hanging.

The hair of the Otterhound is long, has a length of 4 to 8 cm approximately. The mantle is double layer, the outdoor hair is dense, hard and waterproof and should be rough to the touch. The internal layer It is notorious and touch gives a feeling oilseed.

While, measures with respect to the height and weight, vary according to the club as a consensus we could say that the height the cross in the males is of approximately 69 cm and the females of 61 cm..

The average life expectancy the race is a little more than 10 years. A quarter tends to live in 12 to 15 years. Y, the case of a copy which he lived has been known to the 16 years of age.

Character and skills

The Otterhound, is a Hound very versatile, is generally used for the House of large dams, both individually and in a pack.

Its temperament It friendly and balanced, as long as you have enough physical exercise especially everything related to water, enjoy a lot swimming.

The Otterhound enjoy exercise, the routine. They are very good companion dogs for the family, but they must be kept in a secure property, that can jump fences of up 5 metres in height. They are not at all appropriate for life in apartment.

It is a excellent swimmer, he chased the otters swimming, using only the trail of bubbles that were leaving them diving as track.

This dog is a highly specialized breed who instinctively knows what has to do. Perhaps that is why they are a little stubborn and not always obedient.

They need plenty of exercise, preferably swimming. It is a working dog and needs to maintain a series of obligations or activities, a well-marked routine to avoid boredom and the emergence of destructive behaviors.

A good training is key to keep happy the dog and the family.

Observations

Despite having fame of stubborn, with a proper training is usually used also in civil defence tasks.

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Hound โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 4 (Hounds) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Group 2 – Hounds โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Hound โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Hound โ“˜
  • – UKC – Scenthounds โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Otterhound"

Origin:
England, United Kingdom

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.10.2010

Use:

Big hound, strong, Built primarily for a long day of work on the water, but able to gallop on land.



General appearance:

It is great, straight-limbed and robust, its coat is rough, has a majestic head and a strong body. It moves with loamy and loose strides. Rough double coat and big feet are essential. Easy movement.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The distance from the tip of the truffle to the naso-frontal depression is somewhat shorter than the distance from the depression to the occiput.



Behavior / temperament:

Friendly and balanced.Signs of aggression and nervousness should be severely penalized.

Head:

Clearly outlined, imposing, higher than wide. The forehead does not have a bump or a scowl ; the expression is open and friendly. Except the truffle, the whole head is well covered with coarse hair that forms light mustaches and beard.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Delicately pumped, neither thick nor exaggerated; rises from the naso-frontal depression to the slightly marked occipital protuberance.
  • Depression links (Stop): Something marked, but without exaggeration.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Long, windows wide open. Snout: Strong and deep.
  • Lips: Belfos profusos, although not in excess.
  • Jaws / Teeth: The jaws are strong, wide. Teeth are well aligned, and the joint is scissor-shaped, that is to say, that the upper incisors closely overlap the lower ones and are vertically implanted in the maxillae.
  • Cheeks: Defined cheek bones.

EYES: They are of intelligent expression and moderately sunken. The conjunctiva is somewhat apparent. Eye color and eyelid edge pigment vary according to coat color (a blue and tan hound may have hazel eyes). Yellow eyes are not desirable.

EARS: They present unique characteristics of the breed. They are long, pendant and implanted at the level of the angle of the eye. They can reach the truffle when pulled forward, forming a characteristic fold. The tip bends or curls inwards giving a curious folded look. This is an essential point that should not go unnoticed. The ears are well covered with hair that forms bangs.

Neck:

It's long and powerful. It is delicately inserted in the well oblique and cleanly outlined shoulders . A slight double chin is acceptable.

Body:

Very strong.

  • top line : Level.
  • Back : wide.
  • Pork loin : Short and strong.
  • Breast : Deep ; rib cage is snug, quite deep and oval in shape ; not very wide, not too narrow. The ribs extend well back, which allows enough room for the heart and lungs.

Tail:

High implementation ; dog picks up when alert or on the move. Never curls over the back, but it can hang up when the dog is resting. It is thick at the base and tapers to the tip ; the caudal bones extend to the hock ; carries it straight, or in a slight curve. The hair on the lower part of the tail is longer and more abundant than that on the upper part.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • Shoulder: Definedand well oblique.
  • forearms: Strong bones, straight from elbow to ground. 
  • Metacarpus: Strong and well oblique.
  • Previous feet: Large, rounded, with well arched toes and thick pads; they do not deviate either outwards or inwards. The interdigital skin must be visible.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: They are very strong and muscular; views from any angle, the position should not be too wide, not too narrow. Posterior angulation is moderate. When the dog maintains a natural position, the hind limbs, from hock to ground, they are perpendicular.
  • Thighs: They are very muscular.
  • Metatarsus: Hocksin very low position, and they do not deviate even inwards, nor out.
  • Hind feet: Only slightly smaller than the previous ones. Large, rounded, with well arched toes and thick pads; they do not deviate either outwards or inwards. The interdigital skin must be visible.

Movement:

To step, the movement is very loose with the feet close to the ground; immediately go into an active trot, agile, regular, of very long strides. The gallop is uniform and strides of exceptional length.

Mantle

Fur: It is long of 4 to 8 cm., dense, rough, hard, but not wire hair. It is waterproof, hair texture is between straight and rough. Smoother textured hair on the head and lower part of the limbs is natural. The undercoat of hairs is apparent, a slightly greasy texture may appear, both in the outer layer and in the inner layer of hairs. Hair must not be trimmed and trimmed for display; presentation must be natural.

Color: All recognized hound colors accepted: solid color, grey, sandy, red, wheat, blue. They may have slight white marks on the head, the chest, the feet and the tip of the tail.

White hounds may have slight lemon markings, blue or badger. black and tan, Blue and fire, black and cream, sometimes liver, fawn and liver, fawn and white. The following colors are not allowed: liver (brown) and white, a white hound with black patches and clearly separated tan markings. The pigment must harmonize, although not necessarily combined with the color of the coat; for example, a tawny hound may have brown eyes and noses. The slightly depigmented nose is allowed.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • In males approximately 69 cm. (27 inches),
  • In females approximately 61 cm. (24 inches).


Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.

  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.



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.

The latest changes are in bold.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Otterhound (English).
2. Otterhound (French).
3. Otterhound (German).
4. Otterhound (Portuguese).
5. Otterhound (espaรฑol).

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Brazilian Tracker
Brasil FCI 275 . Large-sized Hounds

Origin: Brazil
Character: Independent and stubborn
Weight: Variable
Height: 62 to 67 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

Rastreador Brasileรฑo

The Brazilian Tracker was a quiet and balanced dog, attached to his master.

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History

The Brazilian Tracker It was a breed of dog originating in Brazil, that was recognized by the FCI the 1 in September of 1967 in the Group 6 / Section 1.1 – Large size hounds with number 275. In fact, It was the first Brazilian to be recognized by the FCI breed of dog.

The Brazilian Tracker it's a Scent hound. The breed is also known under the names Urrador (his voice) or Urrador American.

It was developed in the Decade of 1950 by Oswaldo Aranha Filho (In janeiro river), to hunt peccaries (they are pigs of medium-sized and wild that found in all Central and South America), Jaguars, and other types of dams typical of the country.

Aranha Filho combined a number of breeds of hunting from America and Europe along with some native dogs of Brazil to create your dog. The Brazilian Tracker became Brazil's first race and it was what earned it the recognition of international dog associations.

The glory of being a breed officially recognized at the international level lasted barely six years, time in which by neglect and a series of relief, the race was decimated.

At that time there was only one breeder of Brazilian Tracker, Mr Oswaldo Aranha Filho, the creator of the race... And, their copies suffered because of two events, first of all an outbreak of babesiosis.

Babesiosis (or babesiosis) It is a parasitic disease similar to malaria caused by protozoa of the genus Babesia and usually affect pets, especially to dogs. Its name was established in honor of the Romanian biologist Victor BabeลŸ, He was the first to isolate the pathogen. It is the typical disease that is transmitted through a vector organism, usually the tick (Ixodes dammini); in fact, This mite is the same that transmit Lyme disease and, often, both are associated with.

Y, in the second place, many of the dogs suffered poisoning from excess pesticide used by an employee of the farm.

It was exactly in the year 1973, when the Fรฉdรฉration Cynologique Internationale declared the dog breed Brazilian Tracker, officially extinct. Which led to him losing his classification number since, prompted the cancellation of the registration.

Since the FCI and the Brazilian Confederation of Cynophilia They declared this extinct breed, have carried out various efforts and programs of to retrieve it.

Physical characteristics

The standard of the breed of 1970 declaring a size between 62 and 67 cm and very similar in appearance to the Black and tan coonhound.

There have been attempts underway to recreate the race from a mixture of American Foxhound, Black and tan coonhound, and the Small Blue Gascony, English Foxhound, and Bluetick Coonhound.

The Rescue Support Group Brazilian Tracker of Brazil, a club dedicated to the restoration of the breed, Brazil, He devoted himself to organize - aim- a list of forty breeding animals of the correct type as, puediesen be certified as members of the race, in order to restore the race and return to be recognised by the Kennel Club of Brazil.

The re-establishment of the breed, It has not been an easy task, due to the existence of very few pure specimens, and above all by the lack of social interest, There are very few people interested in the recovery of the true Brazilian cultural heritage and the genetics of the breed.

Character and skills

At the moment, the character is not easy to illustrate or define. Efforts to restore the breed continue today., and are being used in breeding programs, breeds used in his development with the descendants of mixed races found in all Brazil.

But, the race again in the various canine clubs list (small) and dog organizations in North America, for the promotion of a rare species for those seeking an unusual pet.

As it's a race in the process of being rebuilt, no data on specific diseases or extraordinary health demands.

The Brazilian Tracker is a hunting dog, not a type of dog that has traditionally been used as a pet.

The copies that exist today, fruit of the reconstruction, they tend to be very independent animals and, sometimes, somewhat stubborn, with a strong instinct of prey that, leads him to chase the small animals that live in the house... But with proper socialization, any dog is a good dog.

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • FCI โ“˜

    • FCI breed standard "Brazilian Tracker"

    Origin:
    Brazil

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.09.2019

    Use:

    Hunting dog used for picking up and rounding up prey animals.



    General appearance:

    Strong and rustic. Cheerful and never aggressive. It has an excellent sense of smell and the capacity for hunting above the average of hunting dogs. It is very resistant and persistent, and you can hunt in hostile terrain and high temperatures. Docile and loyal.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The body has a length of 10:9 in relation to your height. The skull relationship - snout is from 1:1.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Calm and balanced, companion glued to his owner, self-confident, without fear, docile, without being shy or aggressive. Due to his work he must have a calm demeanor as he hunts as a couple, trios or pack, or even sometimes just as a trail dog.

    Head:

    Mesocephalus, triangular and a bit long.

    Cranial region:
    • Head: Triangular shape, skull and muzzle of similar length.
    • Depression links (Stop): moderate.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Slightly directed downward, completely black in color.
    • Snout: Straight and long.
    • Lips: Fine, dry and sticky, well pigmented black. Jaws / Teeth: Strong jaws, scissor bite with
      complete denture (42 teeth).
    • Cheeks: Droughts.

    EYES: Almond biscuits, dark, with lively expression, well-pigmented black eyelids. Large eyes set wide apart, with typical bloodhound expression. Soft look, gentle and nice.

    EARS: long, low-set, flexible and round tips. The long, when you stretch without force, reaches the tip of the muzzle without exceeding it. Low erectile capacity, hang close to the head.

    Neck:

    Strong. Rises freely and lightly over the shoulders, strong in substance, but not heavy, medium long, clean throat, allowing a slight wrinkle under the angle of the jaw (with little double chin).

    Body:

    • top line: Well defined, going down with a gentle curve down the neck passing through the cross, strong and tall, continuing in the direction of the rump, which is slightly oblique and slightly lower than the height of the withers.
    • Cross: Strong, taller than the rump.
    • Back: Strong, firm, slightly long, muscular and straight. Pork loin: Wide and strong.
    • Rump: Slightly oblique, inclined 30ยฐ with respect to the horizontal. Breast : Good size and depth, reaching to the elbows, with a broad and well-developed thorax.
    • Bottom line and belly: Slightly retracted.

    Tail:

    Saber-shaped, without lateral deviation, inserted in the continuity of the croup, carried low at rest and above the top line when alert or moving. Long arriving or passing the garrรณn. The hair on the tail has the same texture as that on the body, stuck and short.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Shoulders with strong parallel bones, muscular, with wide limbs.
    • Shoulder (Scapula): Robust, with a good inclination of about 45ยฐ with respect to the horizontal line and the scapulo-humeral joint with an angle of about 105ยฐ).
    • Arms (Humeri): Strong and muscular, the same length as the scapulae.
    • Elbows: Close to the body and firm. forearms: Strong bone structure.
    • Carpi (dolls): Straight, parallel and strong. Metacarpus: Straight, parallel and strong.
    • Previous feet: Wide and powerful, with very resistant and elastic pads; dark pads and nails.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Muscular and well angled, with firm hocks, with symmetrical and moderate angulations, wide feet.
    • Thighs (Femur): Strong and muscular.
    • Knees: Strong and moderate curvature.
    • Legs (Tibia): Moderate angulation with the femur. Hocks: Strong, short and firm, with moderate angulation.
    • Tarsos: Firms.
    • Metatarsals: Straight, parallel to each other.
    • Hind feet: Wide and powerful, with very resistant and elastic pads; dark pads and nails.

    Movement:

    It must be fluent, agile and firm, with good ground cover, with wide and balanced steps. At a trot, the tail can be above the top line. Very important for the dog's work is that the top line is kept level and firm..

    Mantle

    SKIN: Dark and tight to the body.

    Fur: Short, smooth, well glued to the body, dense and a little hard to the touch.

    Color: Completely speckled with black and white, imparting a slate blue reflection, with or without fawn and / or black spots on any part of the body; bicolor (white with leonate or black spots; or black and tawny, completely black with leonado color marks); tricolor (black and white with tawny spots); all colors with or without tawny spots on the head, on the chest, belly, in the fore and hind limbs and tail.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • Male: 60 to 65 cm.;
    • Female: 56 to 63 cm..

    Tolerance: approx.. 1 cm.

    Weight:

    • Males: 26 to 33 kg.
    • females: 21 to 30 kg.

    The size and weight must be in harmony with the structure of the specimen.



    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..

    • Ears in pink.
    • Flat ribs.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Deviation from the characteristics of the breed described above that hinder its ability to work.
    • Weak appearance.
    • Very clear tawny marking in black and tawny dogs.
    • Any deviation from the scissor bite and correct tooth formation, insofar as they are not disqualifying fouls.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • Short or Butterfly shaped ears.
    • Threaded queue.
    • Very lightweight bones.
    • Depression links (stop) marked.
    • Upper or lower prognathism.


    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. Rastreador Brasileiro (English).
    2. Rastreador Brasileiro (French).
    3. Brasilianischer Spรผrhund, Amerikanischer Heuler (German).
    4. Urrador, Onceiro, Pantaneiro, Rastejador-brasileiro (Portuguese).
    5. Urrador, Urrador Americano (espaรฑol).

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    Billy
    Francia FCI 25 - Large-sized Hounds

    Origin: France
    Character: Active and noble
    Weight: 25 to 30 kg
    Height: 58 to 67 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years

    Billy

    The Billy is a used hunting dog live in the open air, in open spaces

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    History

    The Billy, It is a dog from France created at the end of the 19th century from the junction of three races that are now extinct: the Larye, the Cรฉris and the Montembล“uf. In the cross, great care was taken to highlight characteristics such as: good smell, resistance and fast reflexes.

    Billy, Historically, was used for the hunting hares horse, wild boar and roe deer. In the news, There are few copies and is appreciated, it is not very common to see them.

    The Billy has the exact appearance of the famous white dogs that were part of the packs of the French aristocracy (16th centuries, 17TH and 17TH). History tells that King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) he had a white female he loved more than his own life. When the dog died, He forced the Court to go into mourning.

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    Black and tan coonhound
    Estados Unidos FCI 300 - Large-sized Hounds

    Origin: United States
    Character: Friendly and alert
    Weight: 29 to 59 Kg
    Height: 58 to 69 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Perro negro y fuego para la caza del mapache

    The Black and tan coonhound they are very vocal and ladradores and, they tend to howl frequently.

    Content

    History

    The black and tan dog for raccoon hunting is a breed of dog used especially to track raccoons. It is a cross between Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound (ยซBlack fox hunter and virginia fireยป).

    The Black and tan coonhound It is one of the oldest breeds that exist in America. It is considered that its origin is in the old packs of Fox Hound Cross with Bloodhound they were imported from England in the 17TH century.

    The Black and tan coonhound is a descendant of dog Talbot (extinct race), It was in medieval England from the 11th century. His ancestry is, years. At that time, drawn through the Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound.

    The Black and tan coonhound it is the only one of the six races of the group โ€œCoonhoundโ€ (hunting dog breed belonging to hounds) officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.

    In 1945 the Black and tan coonhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club.

    The Redbone Coonhound and the Plott Hound since then they have been recognized in the miscellaneous class. The other three varieties of Coonhound are the Bluetick Coonhound, the American English Coonhound, and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

    Physical characteristics

    The standard of the Black and tan coonhound mark that your weight is 29 to 59 Kg. Y, the height at the cross of 58 to 69 cm..
    Its pelage is short, dense and glossy. Their brand of black colour and fire are similar to the Dobermann and the Rottweiler, but with key differences that, It doesn't help to distinguish it from other races. The most prominent are the ears and long tails, and his strong bark, like no other. The eyes are Hazel color, throwing more dark in some cases.

    The legs are long in proportion to the length of the body, that is very muscular and thin, males tend to be more bony than females.

    The size of the litter of a Black and Tan Coonhound dog round the 8 Puppies. Y, the life expectancy of this breed is of 10 to 12 years.

    Generally healthy, but there is some risk of the Hip Dysplasia, ear cancer and other ear infections and eye problems.

    Character and skills

    The Black and tan coonhound achieves its objective by guiding itself only by smell, What makes it also efficient to find deer, bears, Pumas and other pieces of hunting, although in many countries this type of hunting with dogs is restricted.

    The general impression is the of the power, agility and alertness, with the ability to quickly drop to the ground and move down with powerful rhythmic strides. It also, every dog has his own voice, recognisable for their owners from a great distance.

    The Black and tan coonhound he is a gentle dog, adaptable and worthy to be loved. While adapt very well to different environments of life, This dog will be very happy when you can do the work for which has been raised.

    Thanks to its amazing sense of smell, is a dog that easily distracted, he is obedient but if any trail crosses his path he will go after himโ€ฆ Reason why, they are dogs that require a constant and patient training.

    Although most of the Black and tan coonhound they are dogs trust, balanced and sweet temperament, puppies need a fair amount of encouragement to build their confidence, especially, When living in the interior of a home as pets. You can have despanzurrado and happy on the sofa, If and when, It gives you a lot of exercise, years. At that time, they enjoy the company of their human family.

    The Black and tan coonhound, It may seem cautious or nervous in the presence of strangers or unfamiliar dogs, but if they are well socialized from puppies there will be no problem, they are dogs bred for hunting and working group.

    The Black and tan coonhound he is better known as "raccoon hunter", but she has also been used successfully for hunting other animals such as the bear, the deer, the Fox and the mountain lion – even on difficult terrain. Since, It is a dog that supports well the rigors of winter, as well as intense heat.

    The Black and tan coonhound it is a breed that tends to drool a lot, This is a feature that can be problematic. This race is not very appropriate for someone who is looking for a quiet dog, like all Coonhound, they are very vocal and ladradores and, as well, they tend to howl frequently. They are effective in warning their owners when a stranger enters the courtyard, the appearance of the dog at that time may seem threatening, but it is not likely to bite or attack unless smell the real danger or feel threatened.

    Despite being a dog that is not often seen in urban areas, they enjoyed much popularity in rural areas. It is said that a Coonhound they are found on the porch of most rural homes in the United States, more than any other race. While it is not a statistical fact, his place in the AKC registered breeds list that ranks as one of the most popular races.

    It is the image that has inspired the character of Pluto, the companion of Mickey Mouse.

    Characteristics "Black and tan coonhound"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Black and tan coonhound" 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:

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    • FCI breed standard Black and tan coonhound

    FCIFCI - Black and tan coonhound
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    Alternative names:

    1. American Black and Tan Coonhound (English).
    2. Chien noir et feu pour la chasse au raton laveur (French).
    3. Schwarz-lohfarbene Waschbรคrenhund (German).
    4. Coonhound preto e castanho (Portuguese).
    5. Black and tan coonhound, perro negro y fuego para la caza del mapache (espaรฑol).

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    Bloodhound
    Bรฉlgica FCI 84 - Large-sized Hounds

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

    Bloodhound

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

    Content

    History

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

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

    Did you know??

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

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

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

    Physical characteristics

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

    The Bloodhound is a dog with a nose finest of the planet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Characteristics "Bloodhound"

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    • FCI breed standard "Bloodhound"

    Origin:
    Belgium

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    13.03.2001

    Use:

    Big Game Hound, trail dog and family dog. It was and still is a hunting dog, that due to his remarkable sense of smell is above all a tracker, used both to find the trail of the injured small game, in search of the trail as well as to search for missing persons, in police operations. For its functional construction, the Chien de Saint-Hubert is endowed with great resistance as well as an exceptional smell, allowing you to easily follow a track over a long distance and over rough terrain.



    General appearance:

    Massive plus size hunting and tracker dog, the most powerful of hunting dogs. Its lines are harmonious and it is equipped with strong bones, well muscled and full of substance, although without giving the impression of heaviness. Its structure is elongated and the body is shaped like a rectangle. The set is imposing and full of nobility. His attitude is solemn. Head and neck draw attention to abundant skin, flexible and thin that hangs in deep folds. His movements are impressive, rather slow and with a certain sway, though flexible, elastic and loose. No characteristic can be exaggerated to the point of breaking the harmony of the whole., to give an impression of coarseness, far from harming the health or well-being of the dog. Possible exaggerations may be mentioned: very sunken or very small eyes; distended eyelids; excessively thick, loose skin, with too many folds and too deep; too much double chin; very small head. Large dogs are also undesirable, very heavy or very solid body, since this affects its use.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

    • body length / height to the cross: 10/9.
    • Chest height / height to the cross: 1/2.
    • Head length / body length: 3/7.
    • Length of the muzzle / head length: 1 /2.


    Behavior / temperament:

    Is meek, calm and gentle with people. Particularly attached to his master. Tolerant of his cage mates and other pets. Rather reserved and stubborn in temperament. He's so sensitive to praise, as to corrections. Is never aggressive. His voice is serious, but he is not barking.

    Head:

    It is the most characteristic aspect of the breed; imposing, majestic and full of nobility. Is high, but narrow in relation to its length, and long in relation to the length of the body. The bone structure is well visible. The lateral faces are flat and the profile is square. The nasal ridge is visibly parallel to the long upper line of the forehead.. The skin, fine and abundant, forms deep wrinkles and folds on the forehead and cheeks that fall when the head is down and extend into the folds of the double chin, which is highly developed. In females, the skin is less abundant.

    Cranial region:

    The skull is tall, long, rather narrow, and the side faces are flat. Superciliary arches are not very prominent, although they may seem so. The occipital protuberance is well developed and clearly protruding.

    Depression links (Stop): Bit strong.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Black or brown in color; always black in black and tan dogs. It is wide, well developed and windows are wide open.
    • Snout: High; as long as the skull. It is wide near the nostrils and of uniform width throughout its length. The
      Nasal cane is either straight or slightly arched (slight ram's nose). Lips: They are very long and loose. The upper lip hangs over the
      bottom and forms a right angle to the front of the muzzle, which imparts a square profile to the muzzle. Behind the corners they turn into fleshy lips (less pronounced in females), that blend imperceptibly with the double chin, which is abundant. The edge of the upper lip descends a few 5 cm lower than the lower jaw. The edge of the lips is well pigmented black or brown, depending on the color of the truffle.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Complete denture, correct "scissor" joint; strong, white teeth set evenly in well-developed jaws. โ€œClamp-shapedโ€ dentures are accepted.
    • Cheeks: Sunken and thin, especially under the eyes.

    EYES: Dark brown or hazelnut color, of a lighter shade (amber) in dogs without a chair or black blanket. Medium-sized; oval, not tearful, nor outgoing, nor sunk in the orbits, thus leaving the iris completely visible. The eyelids, no irregularities in its contour, are normally adapted to the eyeball. Tolerated, However, lower eyelids somewhat distended, so that the conjunctiva is a little visible. The eyelashes cannot under any circumstances touch the eyes, nor hinder them. Your expression is sweet, gentle and dignified, the look a little melancholic.

    EARS: Thin, and flexible, covered with short hairs, fine and velvety to the touch. The pavilion is very long, exceeding at least the tip of the nose when placed on the top of the nasal bridge. Very low implantation, at eye level or below, on the sides of the head, falling in funny folds, castled in and back (corkscrew).

    Neck:

    It is long, so that the dog can keep track of it while keeping the truffle on the ground. Well muscled; throat skin is loose and extremely developed, presented a double chin, although this is less pronounced in females.

    Body:

    The top and bottom margin lines are almost parallel.

    • Cross: Slightly marked.
    • Back: Straight, wide, long and solid.
    • Pork loin: Width, solid, short, very slightly arched.
    • Rump: Well muscled, almost horizontal, never sunk. It is very wide and quite long.
    • Breast : It has an oval shape. It is broad, alto, clearly forming a keel between the forelimbs. The rib cage is long enough; the front of the thorax and the point of the shoulder are well protruding. The ribs are well sprung, ni planas, nor barrel-shaped.
    • Bottom line and belly: The bottom margin is almost horizontal; the lower part of the chest is well lowered. The flanks are very solid, wide and lowered. The belly is very little raised.

    Tail:

    It is long, strong, thick, set high; It is located in the extension of the dorsal line, and gradually becomes thinner towards the limb. It comes in the shape of a saber. When is the dog in action, forms a graceful curve above the dorsal line; never kinks, nor does it deviate laterally. His part covered with rougher hair, of about 5 cm., that gets progressively shorter towards the limb.

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    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: They are well muscled. The forelimbs are straight, powerful and perfectly parallel.
    • Shoulder: Long, well oblique and well muscled, although not heavy.
    • Arms: Oblique lengths, forming a good angle with the shoulders.
    • Elbows: They are well applied, or peeled, or together.
    • forearms: Straight, strong and round bones. Carpi: His firms.
    • Metacarpus: Robust; seen from the front, they are leaden. Seen in profile, they are slightly inclined towards the front.
    • Previous feet: They are compact and very solid; they do not deviate even inwards, nor out. The fingers are well arched, well articulated and together (Jack's foot). The pads are thick and solid, and short and strong nails.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: They are solid, powerfully muscular, in harmony with previous members. Seen from behind, are
      perfectly parallel, or together, nor separated.
    • Thighs: Of good length and well muscled.
    • Knees: Well angulated; they do not deviate even inwards, nor out.
    • Legs: Long enough and well muscled.
    • Hock: Solid, well angled; comes close to the ground. Metatarsals: Strong and short.
    • Hind feet: As the front.

    Movement:

    The judging of the marches, very typical of Chien de Saint-Hubert, it's extremely important. During the normal step, that is to say, the trot, the movement is uniform, steps provided; it is elastic and loose, covering more ground than any other hunting dog, and something that is very characteristic, with a balance, although not through. Hind limbs are directed well back, with good rear third drive. The amplitude of the movements of the forelimbs and hindlimbs is uniform and the upper line remains horizontal. The members move in parallel, but at a higher speed the feet get closer. The tail is high, Sabre-shaped, not too kinky though. The Chien de Saint-Hubert must be able to maintain a long trot without showing signs of fatigue.

    Mantle

    Flexible over the whole body, loose and elastic. Thin skin is very characteristic, very loose and abundant on the head. On the forehead and lateral faces of the muzzle, the skin forms hanging folds that are even more marked when the head is down. But, Very pronounced wrinkles and folds on the forehead and superciliary arches should never obstruct the eyes. Folds on the body caused by overly extended skin are undesirable.

    Fur: On the body the hair is straight, short, dense, quite hard and resistant to inclement weather. Over the ears and head, it is very short and soft to the touch. The lower part of the tail has slightly longer and rougher hairs.

    Color:

    We can distinguish three colors in the fur:

    • the bicolor black and tan (ยซblack and tanยป),
    • liver and fire (ยซliver and tanยป
    • solid red (ยซredยป).

    In black and tan dogs, the black varies, depending on whether it is a blanket or a chair. In a dog with a blanket, black predominates; the fire (leonado), occurs only on the muzzle, cheeks, on top of the eyes, on the front of the thorax, in the limbs and in the perianal region. A dog with a chair has a more widespread tan color, since the black is more or less limited to the dorsal part. The same arrangements of color zones are present in bicolor liver and tan dogs.. Colors are not always well defined, nor clearly delimited. In the darkest parts, longer or badger hairs may be scattered. This mix of different color hairs is accepted. In unicolor dogs, red can vary from light to dark. Faded tan is not desirable in bicolor dogs, nor the faded red in single-colored dogs. Tolerated, although it is not favored, a little white on the front of the chest, on the fingers and the tip of the tail.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    The ideal height is:

    • 68 cm for males,
    • 62 cm for females.

    Tolerance: 4 cm more or less.

    Weight:

    • the males, a few 46 - 54 kg,
    • the females, approximately 40 - 48 kg.

    Size and weight must be in harmony.



    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..
    • General aspect: appearance of heaviness; little substance; Lightweight bones; body raised or close to the ground; rather square than rectangular construction; absence of nobility.
    • Head: broad and bulky or excessively narrow skull; elusive forehead; forehead skin that deviates too much; shallow occipital protrusion; marked naso-frontal depression; concave muzzle; snout short or lacking in altitude; very little hanging upper lip.
    • Nose and lips: loss of pigmentation.
    • Teeth: absence of teeth.
    • Eyes: too small, deep in their orbits; too hanging lower eyelid, highly visible conjunctiva.
    • Ears: too short, very thick; occur above eye level; too close to the head or too flat.
    • Neck: short; delgado, with little double chin.
    • Body: short or too long; slightly lowered chest; anterior part of the thorax little protrusion seen in profile; flat or barrel ribs; loose or arched back, rump very raised or sunken; belly too raised.
    • Tail: appears low; squirrel tail, ring-shaped, threaded; tail knotted or folded; hooked or deviated.
    • Members: too little or too angled; short arms; incorrect poise, viewed profile (eg., Very oblique pasterns or weak carpals), front (for ex. feet that turn inward or outward, bowed forearms, elbows off), the one behind (eg., hind limbs together, separated or in barrel, hock closed or open); open feet, hare or flat.
    • Movement: closed or open; pass crossed; short steps or rigid movement; little drive, the back does not provide a good transmission.
    • Hair color: light or faded colors.
    • Character: insecurity or nervousness.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • General aspect: absence of racial type.
    • Teeth: undershot or overshot; Cross occlusion; crooked mouth.
    • Nose and lips: excessive depigmentation or pink color; colors other than black in โ€œblack and tanโ€ dogs; other colors than brown or black in dogs without a chair or black blanket
    • Eyes: light yellow (raptor eyes).
    • Hair color: all colors not corresponding to the descriptions: widespread white markings, such as white that reaches the wrists or hocks, or too widespread white color in the front part of the thorax: white patches somewhere other than the front of the chest, on the fingers and the tip of the tail, as for example, a white snout, a white stripe, etc.
    • Size: outside tolerance limits.
    • A dog that shows any signs of physical abnormality should be eliminated.


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

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