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Saint Germain Pointer
Francia FCI 115 . Braque Type

Saint Germain Pointer

The Saint Germain Pointer it is little known outside the French borders.

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History

A versatile hunting dog that has been used not only for aiming, but also to throw and recover, the Saint Germain Pointer can work with a variety of hunting, including rabbits and pheasants. Unlike most hunting dogs, traditionally, this breed has been popular at shows and has been bred to have a very uniform and specific appearance.

Originally bred in France mixing English Pointer with the French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type, This breed is believed to have developed in the early 1830 and claims to have a very elegant heritage. King Charles X of France was given two dogs English Pointer who were very talented hunters. The female, call miss, she was raised with a dog Braque Francais local, and the legacy of Saint Germain Pointer started. Initially, the breed was called Compiegne Pointers due to the location of the kennels in which they were raised, but this name was later altered when the kennels were moved to the region of Saint Germain. Many of the dogs produced were shown at dog shows throughout France and, at that time, they were the race of Pointer most shown in its native country.

The race Saint Germain Pointer was initially very popular and in 1913 a club was formed that aimed to increase its prevalence in France, as well as improve the breed. Unfortunately, the size of the breed's population Saint Germain Pointer was greatly reduced in every world war. They have never fully recovered from the drastic decline in population size that occurred in the first half of the 20th century., but they are still a breed that has a loyal follower and are not in danger of extinction today.

In recent years, the English Pointer enter the genetic pool of Saint Germain Pointer to increase their numbers and add some genetic diversity. Even though few, if there is any, of the breed members have been exported internationally, the UKC granted full recognition to the breed in 2006 within your group of hunting dogs.

Photo: Braque_saint-germain at the World Dog Show in Poznań by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

Braco Saint Germain
Braque saint-germain at the World Dog Show in Poznań by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The appearance of Saint Germain Pointer is particularly important for breeders, although it is mainly a hunting dog. Historically, have participated in a large number of French dog shows. Breed members must be of medium build, with good muscles and heavy bones. The dog's skull should be round and the same length as its muzzle.

Your pink nose should have wide open nostrils, while your big golden eyes should show a placid and relaxed expression. Their ears are curved at the tip and should not reach beyond eye level. The shoulders of the Saint Germain Pointer they are impressively long and their limbs must be robust and heavy. They have a broad chest and a straight back, although your rump will bow slightly. The dog's sharp tail is carried at a distinctive horizontal angle when in motion.

The short coat of the Saint Germain Pointer should be faded white with orange markings, and the ears are preferred to be orange everywhere. Unlike in the English Pointer, black hair is not tolerated. The males measure between 56 and 62 height cm, while the smaller females reach heights between 53 and 60 cm.. Most members of the breed will weigh between 18 and 27 kg.

Character and skills

While it is true that Saint Germain Pointer has traditionally excelled on the show floor, is primarily a hunting dog and, as such, has the character expected of a working animal. This breed is easy to train and loves to be kept active and given a task to do. They must have a "soft mouth", meaning they do not hurt or harm the prey they retrieve. They also tend to work in packs, which means that they normally get along with other dogs. Although it is undeniable that they have a natural instinct to chase small animals, anecdotally they get along well with the small pets in their house that they have been introduced to since childhood.

The Saint Germain Pointer he is truly a family dog ​​and does best when kept indoors with human company. He is particularly affectionate with those he trusts and will bond closely with each member of his family.. They are not typically a breed that displays any aggression, which means they are adapted to children, although they would not be good guard dogs. While it is true that this breed will be willing to befriend any child it meets, Caution is advised with very young children who may not be able to resist brisk greetings and rowdy play!

Education

More than many other dog breeds, the Saint Germain Pointer can be a real treat to train. He is a willing dog to please his master and has the intelligence to complete most tasks with relative ease.. Trainers will be most successful when they focus on the breed's most natural behaviors, like recovery.

It is often said that the Saint Germain Pointer it is a hardy dog ​​that is much less sensitive than other closely related breeds. Trainers have the option to use firmer methods than might be expected, However, will continue to achieve the best results with the use of positive reinforcement techniques (instead of negatives).

Exercise

Not far behind when it comes to exercise, the Saint Germain Pointer is a dog that loves to be out of the house. He has great stamina when working and is able to run great distances for long periods of time without appearing to tire.. If kept solely as a pet, owners should be able to provide an hour or two of solid exercise each day and should also keep the dog stimulated with a variety of games and training sessions.

Any attempt to keep this breed in a small apartment or house or to exercise it for less time than recommended, will likely lead to a frustrated dog becoming a difficult pet. Anxiety is likely to develop in these situations, hyperactivity and destructive behaviors.

Health

Unfortunately, there is no specific information on the health of the Saint Germain Pointer, and to date there have been no studies on the breed. A working dog, it is generally accepted as a hardy breed. The prudent owner would be on the lookout for these possible health conditions.:

Hip Dysplasia

    Hip scoring should be performed by responsible breeders to ensure that the small population of the Saint Germain Pointer stay healthy. A simple x-ray of the hips will allow a veterinarian to assess the quality of the hip joints and inform the breeder if they are good enough to allow breeding..

Ear infections

    When the ear canal becomes clogged with a buildup of smelly debris, an infection is likely present. Ears may also be red, hot and sensitive. Affected dogs tend to shake their heads and rub their faces against the ground. Infections occur mainly due to the proliferation of bacteria and yeast, although they can also be due to a foreign body, such as a grass seed inside the ear canal or ear mites.

Grooming

The short coat of the Saint Germain Pointer does not need to be brushed more than once or twice a week. Toenails may need to be trimmed every few months, particularly if you don't walk on hard surfaces. The breed's clear claws make claw clipping easy, since the cut is visible, making it more avoidable than in dogs with dark pigmented claws.

The Most Important Grooming Duty An Owner Should Not Neglect, is maintaining good ear hygiene. Ears should be cleaned every one to two weeks with a dog ear cleaner. Owners should also ensure that the ears are dry inside and out after being exposed to water..

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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Saint Germain Pointer" 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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Saint Germain Pointer
Saint Germain Pointer Dog Breed - Braque Saint Germain

Saint Germain Pointer Dog Breed – Braque Saint Germain

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type
  • UKCGundog

FCI breed standard "Saint Germain Pointer"

Origin:
France

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
25.03.2003

Use:

Pointing Dogs, mainly used for bird hunting, but it can also be used for hunting animals with fur..



General appearance:

Of medium proportions and parallel or very slightly divergent craniofacial lines and a moderately pronounced nasofrontal depression.. The bones are quite solid and the muscles are adapted to work that requires resistance.. Its fur is fawn and white., no presence of black. When is the dog in action, His search is of medium amplitude and his gallop is uniform and elastic..

TEMPERAMENT / BEHAVIOR : Hunter first and foremost, He is very sociable, balanced, affectionate, and he can't stand being treated roughly during his training. In summary, it is easy to train.

Hunt on all types of terrain and with passion, the pheasant, the partridge and the woodcock, who brings his master with gentleness. Since he is very affectionate with humans, appreciate family life.



Behavior / temperament:

Hunter first and foremost, He is very sociable, balanced, affectionate, and he can't stand being treated roughly during his training. In summary, it is easy to train.

Hunt on all types of terrain and with passion, the pheasant, the partridge and the woodcock, who brings his master with gentleness. Since he is very affectionate with humans, appreciate family life.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull : Slightly arched, ogival at the back. The occiput is protruding. The zygomatic arch is little accentuated.
  • Depression links (Stop) : It is not very pronounced.

facial region:

  • Snout : The nasal passage is rectilinear or very slightly convex ; is the same length as the skull.
  • Truffle : Wide ; the nostrils are wide open and dark pink.
  • Lips : Completely covers the lower jaw. They are quite thin and do not have any black spots..
  • Jaws / Teeth : The jaws are robust and have the same length. Teeth are strong and well aligned. The joint is in the form of scissors.
  • Palate : Do not present any black spots.

Eyes : Wide open ; They are quite large and golden yellow in color.. They are well inserted in the orbits and their gaze is frank and sweet..

Ears : They occur at the level of the eye line and are not too long. The pavilion has a longitudinal fold. They have a round shape at the end and are slightly separated from the head..

Neck:

Muscular, quite long and slightly arched. A very slight double chin is tolerated.

Body:

  • Back : Horizontal.
  • Pork loin : Pretty short, width, robust.
  • Rump : Slightly inclined.
  • Breast : Long, height and width. The tip of the sternum is slightly prominent. The ribs are long and flexible.
  • Belly : Slightly raised ; progressively joins the chest, without interruption. Since the chest is elongated, the flank is short.

Tail:

It appears low and does not exceed the tip of the hock. It is thick at the base and ends in a point.. When is the dog in action, appears horizontally.

Tips

Good bone structure. During rest, muscles are visible under the skin.

PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

  • Shoulder : They're long, oblique, muscular, as those of a galloper should be.
  • Arms : They are slightly inclined.
  • forearms : Strong, muscular, vertical.
  • Metacarpus : Short, very little inclined, viewed profile.
  • Previous feet : Long, fingers together, the nails are very clear, and still white ; the bearings are solid.

LATER MEMBERS : Seen from behind, are perpendicular to the ground.

  • Thighs : They're long, and muscular.
  • Legs : Well muscled.
  • Hocks : They are wide and are located in the axis of the body.
  • Metatarsals : Short, vertical, skinny.
  • Hind feet : Identical to the previous ones.

Movement:

The normal movement is the gallop; this must be elastic, balanced and sustained, medium extension. During all movements, The head should be slightly above the margin of the back., never below. Braque Saint Germain covers the ground well, whatever the movement adopted.

Mantle

SKIN : It is rather fine.

HAIR : Short and not very thin.

COLOR : Matte white with orange spots (leonado); mottled color is accepted, although it is not the most desirable. The ears are fawn in color; a tiny part of white is acceptable, but it is not the most desirable.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • Males : 56 cm to 62 cm..
  • females : 54 cm to 59 cm..

With 2 extra cm for exceptional specimens.



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..

• Skull : Too wide.
• Eyes : Small, with a lost look, lemon colored.
• Ears : Similar to the folded ears of bloodhound dogs..
• Group : Too steep.
• Pies : Crushed ; presence of spurs.

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Fearful or aggressive dog.
• Lack of type (any specimen whose characteristics separate it from its congeners).
• Presence of black color, above all in :
• The truffle
• The lips
• The palate
• The eyes (the brown color is also a qualifying foul).
• The ones.
• Missing more than one tooth, apart from PM1 ; prognastismo, misaligned teeth.
• Size that deviates from the limits.

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. St. Germain Pointing Dog (English).
2. Braque Saint-Germain (French).
3. Braque Charles bzw. Braque Compiegne (German).
4. (em francês: Braque Saint-Germain) (Portuguese).
5. Braco de Saint Germain (español).

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Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla)
Hungría FCI 57 . Braque Type

Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla)

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) They are very affectionate dogs and very attached to their family.

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History

The long history of Hungarian Braco (often called Vizsla, as in your home country) is inseparable from that of the Magyar tribes. In effect, the latter were already accompanied by their ancestors when their migrations through the Russian steppes and the Carpathians ended in the ninth century and settled in the Carpathian basin., region corresponding to modern Hungary.

Writings dating from the period of King Adelbert III (1235-1270) They already refer to a "yellowish dog called Vizsla«, used by the Hungarian people for hunting. Illustrations that appear in a 14th century Carmelite book, as well as a Gothic engraving of the fifteenth century, are considered the first representations of this dog. In the 16th century, it had become commonplace among the Hungarian aristocracy and nobility, that they used it both for hunting and for the companion dog.

Numerous crosses between hunting dogs took place since the 16th century and gave the Vizsla your current appearance. There is no clear information on the different breeds used, but several sources, including the reference book The Hungarian Vizsla, written by Gay Gottlieb and published in 1985, they mention Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, Serbian hound, English Foxhound, English Greyhound, Sloughi and Romanian dog breeds. In any case, the goal was always to keep an aspect close to their ancestors, as evidenced by his yellow color and brown nose. The latter distinguishes it from most other pointer breeds., who have a black nose.

In 1924 a breeding club was formed in Hungary and the first individuals were recorded at that time. In the Decade of 1930 the development of Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) raised fears that the characteristics of the breed would be lost, but a rigorous breeding program under the aegis of the breed club made it possible to separate the breeds and prevent their characteristics from being diluted through inappropriate crossbreeding..

Like many other races, the Vizsla suffered severely during World War II, but he quickly regained his health. Already in 1954 was recognized by the International Cynological Federation (FCI), which supervises the national organizations of a hundred countries, including France, Belgium and Switzerland.

It was also in the decade of 1950 when a first specimen was imported into the United States, despite the context of the cold war. This led to the recognition of the breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) already in 1960.

The world's leading dog associations followed suit, like the British Kennel Club (KC) in 1971 and the American United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1984. El Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), as well as a large majority of national organizations around the world also recognize it.

Popularity

Known all over the world, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) enjoys some popularity in general. But, There are, of course, significant differences between countries.

in hungary, your country of origin, It's very common. With a total of more than 8.000 individuals registered in the «Magyar Ebtenyészt?k Országos Egyesületeinek Szövetsége«, the reference body of the country, it is even by far the most widespread indigenous breed. Its representatives are three times more numerous than those of the «Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer«.

In France, made significant progress in the last decades of the 20th century. The number of births registered each year in the French Stud Book (LOF) in the early decade of 1970 increased from about 40 to more than double at the end of the decade. Exceeded 150 at the end of the Decade of 1980, and then entered the new millennium with more than 200 births per year. The number has remained practically stable since then, fluctuando between 200 and 300 annual records, with sometimes significant variations from one year to another. These figures are still relatively modest: to the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) struggles to make a name for himself among the most popular hunting dog breeds, although it is much more popular than its wire-haired counterpart. He "Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer» usually does not have more than 50 births per year.

They are also quite discreet in Switzerland, since statistics from the Amicus database show that they are not among the 50 most numerous dog breeds in the country.

The situation is very different in Britain, where is an important and growing success. Has grown from around 1.000 annual registrations at the Kennel Club in the mid-1990s 2000 to 1.500 early in the decade 2010. This digit, already estimated, then doubled over the decade, to the point of approaching 3000 births per year.

It is also a great success in the United States, occupying the position 30 (almost 200) in the most popular breeds based on annual AKC registration statistics. His wire-haired counterpart is far behind, finishing near the bottom of the rankings at around 160th place.

It is also successful in some countries far from its homeland, like Argentina, where there is more than 4.000 specimens.

In any case, el ong>Braco Húngaro de pelo corto is generally much better established than its descendant the «Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer«. Perhaps the only exception is the Czech Republic, where there are some 5.000 of each race.

Physical characteristics

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) it is a medium sized hunting dog. He looks a lot like his descendant the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer, but with a shorter coat and a slightly less voluminous silhouette.

His body is almost square, slightly longer than tall, with lean, well-defined muscles that leave no room for superfluous curves. The legs are made of solid bones, well muscled and ending in slightly oval legs with brown nails.

The tail, set a little low and descending to the hock, is wide at the base and then gradually tapers towards the tip. Using this dog for hunting means that it has long been shortened by a quarter of its length to reduce the risk of injury. This practice of cutting off a dog's tail (tail docking) still practiced in some countries, but is currently banned in an increasing number of territories, including France, Belgium, Switzerland and Quebec.

The head has a broad skull, moderately domed with a moderate stop. The ears, located on the back, they are quite long (about three-quarters of the length of the head) and hang along the cheeks. The eyes are oval and brown in color, as dark as possible. The snout, pretty short, is truncated (not pointed in any way) and ends in a big brown nose, darker than fur.

The top layer is, of course, short, as the breed name suggests, but also very close and rough to the touch. But, is finer and silkier on the face and ears, a little lighter on the belly and a little longer under the tail. It's important pointing that, unlike in the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) does not have undercoat.

Whether it is short haired or wire haired, the Vizsla should have a uniform golden wheat color throughout the body except the ears, which are darker in color. Red tones are not desired, brown or discolored. A white mark on the chest or throat is acceptable, but should not exceed 5 cm..

Finally, sexual dimorphism is well marked in the Vizsla, the male being significantly larger and larger than the female.

Varieties:

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) appeared in the decade of 1930 as a result of a cross between two females of Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) and a male of German Shorthaired Pointer. Although they are very close, They are considered two separate breeds by international and national canine organizations that recognize them, and not two varieties of the same breed.

Apart from his longer hair and his characteristic goatee, the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer are very similar, if they are not identical, to their ancestors.

But, specialists have found that on average they are slightly larger and heavier than their short-haired counterparts. This difference is also reflected in the rules of the American Kennel Club, that describes the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) as an average of 1 cm smaller than its descendant. On the other hand, the norm of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) -which is used by the national canine organizations of reference in France, Belgium and Switzerland- does not mention that difference.

So, if there are some more or less subtle differences in terms of appearance, the same cannot be said in terms of character: in this field, the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer hardly differs from his alter ego the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla).

Character and skills

The temperament of Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) does not differ by coat length. The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer has the same character traits.

They are very affectionate dogs and very attached to their family. But, they always feel closer to a particular member of the household, who then becomes his favorite human, and they don't try to hide their prejudice.

In any case, is much less sociable with people who are not part of the home: he is not aggressive with them, but prefers to ignore them and act as if they are not there… at least as long as they don't represent a danger to him. In fact, his closeness to his family makes him protective of both his family and his territory. Reprimands in a deterrent way when a threat approaches, and does not hesitate to intervene if necessary.

With the kids, his attitude is similar: he is close and tender with those who live with him, for whom it is an excellent playmate, but ignore his friends who come to the house, or those you meet in the park. Even worse, if you mistakenly perceive certain games with the little one of the family as an aggression on their part, your protective instincts can lead you to react violently, mostly because he's always on the prowl. In any case, know it or not, you should never be left alone with a small child, without adult supervision. This is true for any dog, regardless of race.

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) he is very sociable with his companions, whether they live under the same roof or with strangers you meet on a walk. Having him share your home with another dog is a good way to avoid boredom if his handlers are regularly absent..

The same cannot be said for a cohabitation with a small animal, that would quickly turn sour. If you have been used to being around the domestic cat from an early age, he has every chance of being considered a full member of your family, and therefore to be left alone. On the other hand, A bird, rodent or reptile is likely to awaken the hunting instinct that has accompanied it for generations. A small animal unknown to him and that he would have the bad idea to pass by during his pilgrimages would also have every chance of suffering a sad fate.. For the same reason, it is advisable to keep it on a leash in places where the probability of such encounters is quite high.

Bred for centuries to hunt in the wild, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) they are active dogs that must be able to spend at least an hour a day to feel comfortable on their paws. But their resistance allows them to go much further, if given the opportunity. Daily walks are the best part of the day for him, and long weekend outings that allow you to spend several hours in the desert are probably the highlight of your week. If there is a lake or a river in the way, feel free to stop there: without being particularly fond of either, loves water and is a good swimmer. Hunting is, without a doubt, the activity that most allows him to mobilize his independent spirit and his remarkable sense of smell.. It´s, with much, his favorite, but you can also excel in dog sports that also allow these qualities to be expressed, like crawl or cavity. He is also perfectly capable of learning other disciplines, so much so that it is not uncommon to see representatives of the breed on the podiums of obedience or agility competitions.

Even more, his physical qualities and his resistance also make him a great companion for those who want to run with their dog, ride a bike with him and take him for a ride. On the other hand, given your significant need for exercise, not recommended at all for elderly or overly sedentary people.

In any case, best kept on a leash in urban or residential areas to avoid drama if small animals pass by, on the other hand, remove it in the wild, so you can run free and vent. This assumes that the withdrawal orders are perfectly acquired, but even when this is the case, it is difficult to fully trust his propensity to return without delay as soon as he is asked to do so. So, it is advisable to equip your dog with a GPS dog collar, so you can easily find it if you venture a little too far, especially since he might not be able to find his way back.

As long as you are able to exercise enough each day, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) it is perfectly suitable for apartment living, If and when, of course, is the right size for your build. Having said that, the ideal for him is still a house with a garden. It goes without saying that the garden must be perfectly closed, to prevent any attempt to chase an animal. It also, although he greatly appreciates being able to go outside at any time to stretch his legs, this dog is not cut out for spending most of his time outdoors: although he can sleep outside, appreciates the comfort of home and the proximity of his family.

But, They are not the type of dog that will follow your wishes with finger and eye. Centuries of hunting with a high degree of autonomy have made it quite independent, which can be problematic if you are faced with an inexperienced owner or one who is not able to be firm enough to command respect for your dog.

Having said that, this independence of mind does not mean that he appreciates being left home alone for long periods of time. You can tolerate your family being normally away during the day as long as they pay attention to you at night, but risks destructive behavior if left alone for a whole weekend.

Last, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) has a powerful voice, but rarely heard. Usually, barks only when threatened, or feel that something really important should be reported.

Education

The training of a Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) can be problematic for a caregiver who does not know how to command respect and authority. With his independent character and his intelligence above the average, this dog can quickly turn things around and take control if given the opportunity.

Clear rules that are established at the beginning and that are consistent over time and among family members help establish discipline that is easy to understand and respect.. Establishing and enforcing these rules is crucial to having a dog that knows what is expected of him and follows it.. But, should not be done in one way; in particular, traditional training techniques should not be used, as they can traumatize the dog and cause blockages. On the other hand, educational methods based on positive reinforcement give much better results.

At the end, the training of Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) generally does not present any difficulties, not even for a beginning caregiver, as long as the hierarchy is well established. This is all the more true since he is not one of those who question it systematically afterwards.

So, learning how to call back should be a priority, so that it can be allowed to run freely when the environment is suitable (forest, etc.), instead of having to keep it on a leash at all times. Having said that, it is difficult to expect complete reliability in this matter, given the strength of his hunting instinct.

Like any other race, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) you should start socializing as soon as you get to your new home. This is generally done without problems, his curious and open nature helps him to quickly get acquainted with different people, animals and situations you may encounter, either occasionally or more regularly. This period should be used to get to know people (friends, neighbors, veterinary, etc.) and the human beings you will meet more or less frequently in your life. It is also the right time to get him used to meeting all kinds of unfamiliar humans and dogs., so you know how to behave in all circumstances.

Health

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) they are generally robust, with a life expectancy of around 12-14 years, which is in line with the average of dogs of their size.

Their short coat protects them from both heat and cold, allowing them to live in a wide variety of climates. But, not adapted to extremes, and can't sleep outside when freezing, for example, or run in the sun in the middle of a summer heat wave.

No dog is immune to disease, and the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) is no exception. In this case, to which it is most exposed are ..:

  • The Hip Dysplasia, a joint problem often favored by a hereditary predisposition, causing pain and difficulty in movement, as well as osteoarthritis with age;
  • Elbow dysplasia, a malformation of the joint, which is also possibly related to a predisposition inherited from parents, and that also causes pain and lameness;
  • Epilepsy, a nervous system disease of often hereditary origin, responsible for more or less frequent and intense seizures. The disease cannot be cured on its own, but your symptoms can be relieved with the help of medication;
  • Addison's disease, a hormonal deficiency that is usually inherited from the parents and manifests itself in various ways: weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, weightloss… The most severe form of the disease is usually fatal, while the chronic form can be kept under control with lifelong treatment;
  • Hemophilia type A, an inherited disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, and that affects men more than women. May manifest in heavy bleeding, bruising or blood in the urine;
  • Hyperuricosia, a disease also inherited from the parents. Corresponds to an excess of uric acid, leading to the formation of crystals in the urine, which in turn can cause bleeding and kidney failure;
  • Allergies, that can be caused by factors as different as food, the environment or parasites. Allergies can be caused by factors as different as food, the environment or parasites, and most often manifest as itching and redness of the skin;
  • Ear infections, as in most breeds of dogs with drooping ears.

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) it is also particularly susceptible to various diseases of the eyes:

  • Progressive retinal atrophy, a degeneration of eye tissue that causes irreparable loss of sight, first at night and then also during the day;
  • Entropion, a defect in the position of the eyelid that can be inherited and causes irritation of the eyeball. The problem can be treated with surgery;
  • Ectropión, an eyelid curl problem also inherited from parents, which also causes eye irritation. Also in this case, an operation remedies the problem;
  • Glaucoma, often hereditary, which is a painful increase in the pressure inside the eye. This leads to blindness if it is not operated as soon as possible.

It also, people who are used to hunt are particularly exposed to the risk of injuries that this activity implies.

Since many of the diseases to which the breed is predisposed are or may be hereditary, the adoption of a strict breeder of Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) maximizes the probability of getting a healthy animal, and one that stays that way. In fact, a professional breeder not only ensures that puppies are well socialized from their first weeks of life, but also that they do not inherit a hereditary defect from their parents. To achieve this goal, causes various genetic tests to be systematically performed on the breeding stock in question, and excludes all those who could present any risk. You can also have the resulting puppies examined to confirm the absence of a hereditary condition.. In any case, must be able to present the results of the tests performed, plus a certificate of good health from a veterinarian and the puppy's health or vaccination record, that includes all vaccines that have been administered.

It also, from the moment he arrives home until the end of his life, it is essential to allow your dog to be regularly examined by a veterinarian for a complete health check. This is necessary at least once a year, and more often as you get older, as it allows early detection of a potential problem and action accordingly. These visits are also an opportunity to have immunizations increased when needed.. At the same time, It is also necessary to ensure that the "child's" antiparasitic treatments are renewed throughout the year., so you are never unprotected at this level.

Grooming

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) it is an easy dog ​​to keep, especially when it comes to fur. A quick weekly brushing is enough to keep the coat clean and healthy. But, frequency should be increased during the two seasonal moulting periods, in spring and autumn. To help remove dead hairs, daily brushing is recommended.

It is also necessary to bathe from time to time, although the frequency required depends largely on the lifestyle of the animal. If your dog often lives in the woods for long hours and gets very dirty, it may help to give him a bath every month. On the other hand, if you spend most of your time in parks and have little exposure to the elements, bathe him 2 or 3 times a year is potentially sufficient. In all cases, it is imperative to always use a shampoo designed specifically for dogs, since the pH of your skin differs from that of humans.

Your ears are the part of your body that requires the most vigilance, since its drooping shape facilitates the accumulation of dirt and moisture, and therefore the development of infections (ear infections, etc.). So, must be checked and cleaned every week, as well as drying out every time you have bathed in a lake or river or come back from a long period of time in a humid environment.

The weekly maintenance session of the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) should also include an exam and, if necessary, cleaning the eyes, to prevent dirt from building up and causing infection.

It also, like all the other dogs, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) is not immune to tartar and its accompanying problems: bad breath, oral diseases… Brushing the teeth with a toothpaste for canine use is necessary at least once a week, but even more frequent brushing is recommended, even daily.

The claws of the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) they are particularly hard and therefore do not wear out much, even though he is very active. So, they need to be trimmed every month or so to prevent them from getting in your way or even hurting you. In any case, as soon as you hear them rubbing on the ground when you walk, it's time to take care of them.

Finally, another good habit to adopt is to check their fur, ears and pads after every long walk in nature, to detect any cuts or scratches, parasites, thorns…

Take care of a Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) not particularly complex, but knowing how to do it well allows you to be more efficient and at the same time minimize the risks of hurting your pet, or even hurt her. So, it may be a good idea to learn them the first time from a professional groomer or vet. In any case, it is advisable not to wait to accustom your pet to these different manipulations, so that you accept them without hesitation throughout your life.

Food

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) fits very well with commercially available industrial dog food. Both the choice of products and the definition of the given daily ration must be determined by age, the health status and activity level of the animal.

The latter can vary from one period to another., particularly in the case of individuals used for hunting. Servings must be adjusted accordingly, to ensure that the animal always provides all the energy it needs. But, this applies both up and down: for example, for a hunting dog, it is essential to return to normal portions once the hunting season is over, otherwise, overweight individuals may become overweight.

Obesity is not common in the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla), but no dog is immune, especially if you've been spayed or neutered. A good habit is to weigh it every month. If the weight gain is confirmed or even accentuated by the following measures, it is necessary to visit the vet. In effect, only the vet can reliably determine the cause (it may not be related to your diet or activity level, but it may be caused, for example, due to illness or reaction to drug treatment), and propose a solution based on it.

It also, it is better to divide your daily ration into at least two meals: this makes digestion easier and reduces your propensity to claim, since then he knows he will be fed again later in the day.

It is also important to avoid giving your pet food intended for humans randomly, although it is very imploring when its owners are at the table, for example. In effect, unless you are sure that this is so, it is likely not meeting your nutritional needs and, therefore, cause more harm than good, especially, of course, if it contains dangerous foods for the canine population.

Last, like any of their races, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) must be able to quench their thirst at will and have permanent access to fresh water.

Use

Historically, the main function of Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) it was hunting. Can be used as pointers, runners or recuperators and are capable of working on all types of terrain, without hesitation to get into the water if necessary. It also, can attack both animals and game birds, acting alone or in tandem. But, it's unusual to find her performing in a pack. In any case, its hunting qualities continue to seduce and be used throughout the world today.

They also allow you to shine in certain canine sports disciplines, starting with the crawl, obedience or agility.

His popularity can also be explained by his attachment and energy, which make him a wonderful companion dog for a sporty family. A caretaker adept at hiking, on horseback riding or mountain biking you will find in him a tireless companion always ready for new adventures. On the other hand, its need for activity makes it much less suitable for the most sedentary or elderly.

Last, the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) it is also an effective watchdog, whose very protective instinct compensates for a less impressive size than that of some of its races also capable of fulfilling this role.

Buy a «Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer»

The price of a puppy Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) is an average of 900 EUR, for both males and females. But, some exceptional individuals fetch much higher prices – until 2.000 euros for those with exceptional characteristics and pedigree.

in any country, and as in all dog breeds, the price charged depends largely on the more or less prestigious ancestry of the animal, as well as the reputation of the kennel that offers it. But, its intrinsic characteristics continue to be the main determinant of the price of a puppy of Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla). Individuals with the best character traits and physical characteristics closest to the standard are the most sought after, which explains why there can sometimes be significant differences within the same litter.

Characteristics "Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla)"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla)" 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 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type
  • AKC – Group 1 (Sports)
  • CKC – Group 1 (Sports)
  • ​KCGun Dog
  • NZKCGun Dog Group
  • UKCGun Dog Group

FCI breed standard "Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla)"

Origin:
Hungary

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
06.04.2000

Use:

It is a dog that has repeatedly proven to be a utilitarian hunter.. Both in the field and in the forest, or in the water, has proven to be useful given the typical characteristics it has: highly developed sense of the trail, venteador firm, excellent conduct or behavior to bring the prey, indefatigable chaser of the trail even swimming due to its natural affinity with water. It is capable of surviving extreme weather conditions as well as in the most varied soils.. As a complete hunting dog, the fear of shooting or wild animals is a fault that manifests itself for example in the gathering of prey. Lack of affinity to water is also highly undesirable. Given its unproblematic nature and normal adaptability, It is an excellent dog to live with in the house.



General appearance:

Elegant hunting dog with aristocratic appearance, medium size and short hair of yellowish seed color. The construction, rather light, dry, spandrel, gives the image of harmony, of beauty and strength united.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

• The length of the body is somewhat greater than the height at the withers.
• The depth of the chest reaches a little less than half the height at the withers..
• The snout is a little shorter than half the total length of the head.



Behavior / temperament:

Lively, friendly, balanced, easily trainable. The outstanding ability to always be ready, is one of its essential characteristics. Does not support rude or rough training as they can lead to aggressive or shy behavior.

Head:

Dry, aristocratic shapely.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Moderately wide, gently domed, on the skull a delicate groove that runs from the moderate occiput to the stop. Supraorbital arches are moderately developed.
  • Depression links (stop) : Moderate.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Wide and well developed nose, if possible with wide open nostrils. The truffle color harmonizes with the hair color in a shade a little darker than the coat.
  • Snout : Romo, not pointed, with powerful and heavily muscled jaws. The nasal helm is straight.
  • Belfos : Firms, adherents with nothing hanging.
  • Jaws/Teeth : Powerful jaws with a scissor bite, perfect, regular and complete. There should be no space between the upper and lower incisors The teeth are inserted more or less at right angles to the jaws, 42 healthy teeth and according to the dog's dental formula.
  • Cheeks : Powerful, good muscular.

Eyes : Gently oval, medium-sized. The eyelids are well adherent to the eyeball. The look is lively and intelligent. The color of the eyes is brown and harmonizes with the color of the coat, preferred when the eyes are as dark as possible.

Ears : Insertion slightly back and at medium height. The ear is thin and rests on the cheek, ending downwards in a rounded "V". Its length is approximately three-quarters of the length of the head.

Neck:

Medium length and in harmony with the whole of the dog. Very muscular and gently arched nape. Throat skin is firmly attached.

Body:

  • Cross : Notorious and muscular.
  • Back : companies, well muscled, strong and straight. The bony apices of the vertebrae must be covered by musculature.
  • Pork loin : Short, width, strong, muscular, straight or gently arched. The passage from back to back is firm and compact.
  • Rump : Wide and long enough, it does not cut, gently descends towards the tail, well muscled.
  • Breast : deep and wide, with a moderately developed sill, well drawn and muscular. Sternum pushed back as far back as possible. The sternum and the elbow joints should be at the same height. Ribs moderately sprung. Back ribs with good reach up.
  • Bottom line and belly : Glides firmly back with a graceful, slightly tucked curve.

Tail:

Insertion a little low, strong at the start and tapering towards the tip. In countries where there is no formal ban on tail docking, it will be cut into a quarter of its length for hunting purposes. As long as it cannot be cut, reaches hock height. It is straight and its bearing is light saber. In motion the tail rises to the height of the horizontal. The tail must be well covered by good hair and bushy.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Seen from the front they are parallel. In profile they are seen straight to the ground and located well under the body. Good bone structure and strong muscles.

  • Shoulder : Long scapulae, ideally sloped back and flat. Elastic in movement. Dry and powerful muscles. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
  • Arm : As long as possible and well muscled.
  • Elbow : Next to the body, though not tight or turned in or out. Good angulation between arm and forearm.
  • Forearm : Long, straight, good muscular. Powerful bones, not heavy or rough.
  • Carpo : Dried, firm.
  • Metacarpus : Short, only with a very slight incline in your posture.
  • Front feet : Slightly oval, with fingers together and well arched ; strong brown nails. Strong pads, powerful, resistant and slate gray. The feet are kept parallel both in immobility and during movement.

LATER MEMBERS : Viewed from behind they look straight and parallel. Good angulations. Strong bones.

  • Thigh : Long and well muscled. Good angulation between hip and femur.
  • Knee : Good angulation of the thigh with the leg.
  • Leg : Long, well muscled, fibrous. Its length is approximately equal to the length of the thigh. Good angulation between the leg and the metatarsal.
  • Hock : Strong, dry and stringy. Located relatively low.
  • Metatarsus : Straight, short and dry.
  • Rear feet : Same as forwards.

Movement:

His typical gait is a powerful, flowing trot., elegant and with good ground cover, with great rear propulsion and very good front extension. During the search in the field, a voluntary gallop is customary.. The back is firm and the topline remains straight., without loosening. The bearing is well upright. Pasuqueo is not desirable.

Mantle

SKIN : companies, adherent, without wrinkles. The skin must be well pigmented.

HAIR : Short and bushy, it should be rustic and hard to the touch. On the head and on the ears it should be finer, silky and shorter, on the underside of the tail it may be somewhat longer but not too long. It must cover the whole body, in the belly it is less dense. Has no undercoat.

COLOR : Different shades of yellow seed. Ears may be a little darker, although staying within the coloration. Red colors are not desirable, browned, or very light tones. A small white spot on the chest or throat will not be considered fouls, provided that its diameter does not exceed 5 cm., nor will white marks on the fingers be considered missing. The color of the lips and the edges of the eyelids harmonizes with the color of the nose.



Size and weight:

HEIGHT AT THE WITHERS

  • Males 58-64 cm..
  • females 54-60 cm..

It is unproductive to increase the height at the withers. A medium size is the goal. The set and the symmetry both in static and in movement are by far more important to the size measured in centimeters.



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..

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Any weakness in an essential characteristic of character.
• Sensitive deviation from racial characteristics.
• Notable deviation from the characteristics of their sex.
• Atypical head.
• Spotted truffle.
• Hanging or slimy lips.
• Upper or lower prognathism, deviated arch of the incisors and any other option that is not correct.
• Missing one or more incisors and/or fangs and/or premolars (2-4) and / or molars (1-2) ; lack of more than two PM1, M3 will not be taken into account or considered. Teeth that are not visible will be considered as missing teeth.
• Supernumerary teeth outside the tooth line.
• Split palate, harelip.
• Light yellow eyes, noticeably loose eyelids ; ectropion, entropion, disksis (double lash line).
• Excessive double chin.
• Dewclaws.
• Very serious offenses that prevent normal movement.
• Atypical fur.
• Dark brown or faded yellow ; more than one color, color disappeared ; white spot on the chest of more than 5 cm..
• White feet.
• Lack of pigmentation both on the skin and on the edges of the lips and eyelids.
• More of 2 cm.. deviation of the maximum and minimum measurements.

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. Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla), Vizsla, Vizslak (English).
2. Braque Hongrois à poil court (Vizsla), Vizsla, (en hongrois rövidszőrű magyar vizsla) (French).
3. Kurzhaariger Ungarischer Vorstehhund (Vizsla), Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla Kurzhaar, (ungarisch Rövidszőrű magyar vizsla) (German).
4. Braco húngaro de pelo curto, Vizsla, (em húngaro: Rövidszörü magyar vizsla) (Portuguese).
5. Vizsla, Braco húngaro (español).

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Old Danish Pointer
Dinamarca FCI 281 . Braque Type

Antiguo perro de muestra danés

Given the hunting instinct of the Old Danish Pointer, it is necessary to socialize him as a child

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Characteristics "Old Danish Pointer"

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

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Need for exercise ⓘ

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Toilet ⓘ

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Health ⓘ

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Intelligence ⓘ

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Versatility ⓘ

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Child friendly ⓘ

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Surveillance ⓘ

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History

The Old Danish Pointer, is a medium sized breed of dog with brown markings, from Denmark.

Its Danish name is Gammel Dansk Hønsehund, It literally means bird hunting dog. It is in the Group 7, section 1.1 of the FCI.

Trace the origin of the race can be followed until the year 1710, When a man named Morten Bak, Glenstrup neighbor (adjacent to Randers and Hobro Denmark city), He crossed for eight generations strays dogs from local farmers, until he obtained a pure breed of black and white spotted dogs that he called "Bakhounds”. The result was a popular hunting dog.

Race scholars agree that it is likely that these strays to the Lord Morten Bak, used in their breeding program, they were of Spanish origin, and is therefore considered as one of the direct ancestors of the race Old Danish Pointer.

The popularity of this breed faded unfortunately during the 19th century, the race disappeared almost altogether, only a dedicated breeder continued breeding with the integrated genetic information. After World War II there was only 10 dogs and intensive breeding work was started to prevent the extinction of the breed.

The race again won great popularity, above all thanks to Poul Thomsen (presenter of a recognized programs on animals in the Danish television).

Currently there is a considerable decline in Danish sample dogs, crossing often with the Braque Francais, quite similar.

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Physical characteristics

Its Constitution is strong, one of its clearest characteristics is the great difference between male and female. While the male is powerful and from, the female is lighter, spirit and capricious.
Height: Male 54-60 cm. (21-23.5 in), is preferred over 56 cm. . females 50-56 cm. (19.5-22 in), is preferred over 52 cm. .

Weight: Male: 30-35 kg . Female: 26-31 kg .

Character and skills

It gives the impression of being a silent dog and stable but showing determination and courage. It is a brave and determined dog. During the hunt act calmly, patience and slowness, always maintaining contact with the Hunter and doing its job of dog shows, discreetly, without disturbing the prey.

The Old Danish Pointer usually fits perfectly, both hunt small prey and large. His affable character allows him to hunt both in packs and alone with his master..

Home pet is a very familiar and quiet dog, provided you get sufficient exercise and have large enough space to run freely. However He Old Danish Pointer not an apartment dog. An active dog, is intended for people available enough to give you long daily walks and keep you from feeling lonely.

Given their hunting instinct, We need to socialize so small that it gets used to share a roof with small animals (cats, rabbits, etc.).

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type

FCI breed standard "Old Danish Pointer"

Origin:
Denmark

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
08.01.1998

Use:

Versatile dog used for bird hunting.



General appearance:

It is a medium-sized dog, rectangular shape and strong build. One of the most charming characteristics of the breed is the great difference that exists between the male and the female..
While the male is powerful and substantial, the female is characterized by being lighter, capricious and have more spirit.

IMPORTANT PROPORTION :

The relationship between the height at the withers and the length of the body is approximately 8:9.



Behavior / temperament:

Gives the impression of being a calm and stable dog that shows determination and courage. during the hunt, progresses relatively slowly, always keeping in contact with the hunter. For his behavior in the hunting field, fulfills its task as a pointer without superfluous agitation. The breed is suitable for large and small hunting grounds.

Head:

Short and wide, without a pronounced stop. The occiput is prominent and clearly visible from any angle.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Wide enough and distinctly rounded.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Is not pronounced.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Meaty and well defined; nostrils wide open. Dark to lighter liver color.
  • Snout : Wide muzzle.
  • Lips : Widely developed fluff from the nose and covering the lower jaw. The lips help give the head its characteristic importance.
  • Jaws / Teeth : Powerful jaws with regular scissor bite. A complete denture is desirable.
  • Cheeks : Well defined and developed, very muscular.

Eyes : Medium-sized, they are not sunken or prominent. Dark brown is desirable. Considering the origin of the breed, a slight drooping of the lower eyelids is tolerated, but should not be encouraged.

Ears : Relatively low set, wide and slightly rounded at the ends.
Its length is correct if the ear pulled towards the nose leaves a little more than the outer third of the muzzle uncovered. The front edge of the ear hangs nicely close to the cheek.

Neck:

Muscular and very hairy. The double chin should be considered a hallmark but should not be excessive.

Body:

  • Cross : Well defined. The highest point of the top line is located at the cross, and then descends slightly towards the rump.
  • Back : Firm and very muscular.
  • Pork loin : Short, broad and muscular, strongly together.
  • Rump : Wide, not too short, slightly inclined towards the insertion of the tail.
  • Breast : Deep and wide; a good width is desirable especially in males. The sternal region reaches up to the elbows. Well sprung ribs that reach well to the back of the body. The thorax is not flattened or crowded. A highly developed parapet is highly desirable.

Tail:

Insertion a little high than too low. Fairly wide at its base, slimming to tip. It is of medium length and reaches almost to the tibio-tarsal joints. The tail is carried hanging naturally. Amputation is not allowed

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Viewed from the front, they are strong, straight and parallel.

  • Shoulder : Laid flat and close to the chest, covered with strong muscles that are clearly visible during movement or at rest.
  • Arm : Good length, very muscular.
  • Elbows : Closed to the body, but not too close to it, no deviations outwards or inwards, placed rather back. Good angulation between the arm and forearm.
  • Forearm : Straight, with powerful muscles and strong bones.
  • Articulation of the Carpus : Strong.
  • Metacarpus : Slightly oblique in relation to the forearm.
  • Previous feet : Strong and firm, well arched with hard pads.

LATER MEMBERS : Seen from the back, they are straight and parallel. With good angles and strong bones.

  • Thigh : Muscular, rather long and wide. Good angulation between the pelvis and the thigh.
  • Knee : Strong, well angled.
  • Leg : Quite long, muscular.
  • Warm-foot joint : Strong and powerful.
  • Metatarsus : Slightly oblique in relation to the leg.
  • Hind feet : Strong and firm, well arched, with hard pads.

Movement:

Space-spanning steps with good rear thrust and matching reach in front. The movement is straight and parallel in the fore and hind limbs. High head carriage.

Mantle

SKIN : Not too fine, it is rather tight on the body and extremities. On the head and neck the skin is looser, forming a double chin and presenting a crease at the corners of the lips.

HAIR : Short and dense, something hard to the touch. Hair must completely cover the body.

COLOR : White with brown markings, some large or many small speckled markings on the white background. The brown color can vary but is preferred from a brown to dark brown tone.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • Male : 54-60 cm., more than 56 cm.,
  • female : 50-56 cm., more than 52 cm..

Weight :

  • adult male : 30-35 kg,
  • female : 26-31 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..

• Incorrect head posture.
• Flesh-colored nose with depigmented spots.
• Muzzle too short.
• Underdeveloped lips.
• Missing one or two premolars (PM1).
• Eyes too light.
• Slightly bowed back.
• Croup too short.
• Tail carried well above the top line.
• Light cow corvejones or slightly arched extremities.
• Hair too thin.
• Small variations in size (1-2 cm.) above or below the limits indicated in the standard.

SERIOUS FAULTS

• Bones too weak.
• Pronounced stop.
• Pointed snout.
• Pincer bite.
• Lack of another tooth besides the PM1.
• Pronounced carp back, slightly saddled back.
• Obvious deficiency in breast development. Thorax not sufficiently defined. Ribs too flat or crammed.
• Elbows turned very outward or inward.
• Cow-shaped or severely arched limbs.
• Sunken metacarpus.
• Flattened feet, fingers apart.
• Weak behavior, shy.

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Serious deviations in sexual characteristics.
• Teeth : Missing more than two PM1 and one other tooth. Teeth that are not visible will be considered missing unless their existence can be certified in previous exposure.
• Upper or lower underbite or any other defective bite.
• Cleft palate or cleft lip.
• Ectropion, entropion, distiquiasis (double lash line).
• Malformation of the chest or rib cage (for example, sternum too short, which causes a sudden elevation of the lower line behind the ribs).
• Size deviations of more than 2 cm above or below the limits indicated in the standard.
• Very shy and weak behavior.

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. Gammel Dansk Hønsehund, Old Danish Bird Dog, Old Danish Pointing Dog (English).
2. Pointer danois, Ancien chien d’arrêt danois (French).
3. Gammel Dansk Honsehund, Altdänischer Hühnerhund (German).
4. (em dinamarquês: Gammel dansk hønsehund) (Portuguese).
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Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer
Hungría FCI 239 . Braque Type

Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer

The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer they are very close to their family and are affectionate and playful with their family.

Content

History

Appeared somewhere between the steppes of Russia and the Carpathians, the Hungarian Braco (commonly known as Vizsla, What does "indicator" mean in Hungarian?) has an ancient history, probably thousands of years. He already accompanied the Magyar tribes before they settled in the Carpathian basin, where the current Hungary is located, in the 9th century.

The first references to this dog date back to the 13th century, and more precisely to the story of one of the scribes of King Adelbert III (1235-1270) which recounts the migrations of the Hungarian people, in which the use of a yellowish dog named Vizsla for hunting. It was also depicted in the 14th century in the illustrations of the chronicles written by the Carmelites. Numerous sixteenth-century Hungarian documents also evoke his role as a faithful companion of kings and aristocracy..

While there is no doubt that the Vizsla current is the result of numerous crossbreeds between hunting dogs over the centuries, these were always carried out in order to preserve the original features, as evidenced by the brown nose which is different from most others pointers.

Historically, the Vizsla has always had a short coat. But, early twentieth century, in the decade of 1930, two breeders came up with the idea of ​​a Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer to the country breeders' club. His goal was to create a dog with all the qualities of the Vizsla, but with a coat that would protect it more effectively from snow and icy water, as well as scratches and scratches when hunting in the forest.

Although it was debated, the proposal was accepted under certain conditions, including maintaining the same coat color. Jozsef Vasa, breeder of the Hungarian Braco, y Laszlo Gresznarik, breeder of the German Shorthaired Pointer, crossed two female Vizsla named Csibi and Zsuzsi with a male of German Shorthaired Pointer called Astor von Potat. Two generations later, Selle Day was the first Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer that was shown at a dog show.

It seems that during World War II, when the population was in decline, crosses were also made with other breeds such as the Setter Irish or the Griffon. But, there is no record of this miscegenation in the records kept by Hungarian organizations.

The breed was recognized in 1963 by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), nine years after the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla). The first specimens were exported to North America in the decade of 1970. More quickly adopted in Canada, to the point of gaining official recognition from the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) in 1977.

In the United States, was not up 2006 and 2014 respectively than the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) they did the same, while they had already recognized the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) in 1960 (AKC) and 1984 (UKC). Its growing presence in Europe also allowed it to be recognized by the British Kennel Club. (KC) in 1991.

Photo: Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer; MVD belongs to the sample dogs of the group 7 of the FCI with proof of work by Broneder, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer it is a medium-sized dog that differs from its short-haired cousin by its slightly squarer appearance on average, but also and above all because of the length and texture of its coat.

Its slightly rectangular body is dry and well developed, no superfluous roundness. He leans on legs of solid bones, well structured and with prominent muscles. The legs are oval in shape and end in brown claws.

The tail is wide at the base and tapers to the tip. For years, as a precaution for hunting parties, the queue was shortened by about a quarter. This practice of cutting the tail of dogs (tail docking) is currently prohibited in many territories, including France, Switzerland, Belgium and Quebec.

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Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer

The head of the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer it is quite wide, with a slightly domed skull at a moderate stop. Ears are back, going down along the cheeks and are slightly shorter than those of the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla). The eyes are oval, medium-sized, and brown according to the coat. The muzzle is quite short and ends in a broad brown nose as well, but darker in color than fur.

It is the latter that clearly distinguishes it from its cousin.. Both have a dense, waterproof underlayer, but the top layer of the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer is longer (2 to 3 cm.) and it has a completely different texture. They are made of wire hair, hard, dense and very dense. These features give it excellent protection against harsh outdoor conditions. At face level, hair is slightly shorter, except on the eyebrows and especially the beard. This is not very long (2-3cm.), but it is very pronounced and noticeable.

Like his short haired counterpart, the fur of the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer it's golden wheat, and the spikes may be darker in the shade. Shades of red, brown or light yellow are accepted, but they are not wanted. A small white spot on the chest is possible, as long as it does not exceed 5 cm..

Finally, sexual dimorphism is well marked in this breed, the male being significantly larger and more massive than the female.

Character and skills

The character of Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer is comparable to the Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla), but with the addition of a wet beard when caressed.

They are very close to their family and are affectionate and playful with their own. But, generally feels closer to a particular person among them, whom he considers as his human reference, and it doesn't stop making you feel clearly.

In any case, he is much less open with humans who are not part of his home. This does not mean that he is aggressive or distrustful towards them., but rather indifferent.

But, if you perceive a threat to your family or territory, whether it comes from an unknown human or another animal, he is very protective, not hesitating to scold or even interfere.

Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer
Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer

He behaves in exactly the same way with children. Like this, is close to the little ones of the family, but he prefers to avoid others. You have to be careful when the first one plays with friends, as you may misinterpret some of the second's actions as aggression, and then react inappropriately. Like any other dog of any breed, should not be left alone with a young child without adult supervision.

The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer gets along well with his peers, whether they are those you meet on your walks or those who share your home when necessary. Their relationships with other animals are much more complicated, as they soon fall victim to their strong hunting instinct. The domestic cat is usually protected, especially if you have grown up with him since he was young, but a rodent or a bird cannot say the same if he lives next to him in the house or is on a walk. An unknown cat is also likely to be relentlessly chased.

Used for centuries to succeed on long hunting trips, the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer still an active dog today. You need to be able to exercise for at least an hour each day to feel comfortable, and you feel even happier if you can spend whole days walking through the forest. So, its level of activity implies that it is not suitable for an elderly or very sedentary person.

Hunting is still his favorite activity, and the one that best allows you to express all your qualities. Otherwise, canine research sports (tracking, Cavemen…) they are a perfect outlet, to solicit your extraordinary sense of smell.

Obedience and agility are also disciplines that will do you good. More simply, it is also a great companion for cyclists, runners, hikers, nature lovers, mushroom pickers… This is all the more true since it is robust and capable of evolving on all types of terrain., from dense forests to rocky mountains, passing through snowy plains or swamps.

In the city, it is strongly recommended to keep him on a leash to avoid accidents if he runs after a passing cat or small animal. But, once in the desert, it is much more appropriate to let it run free. Of course, learning withdrawal orders is an essential prerequisite, for obvious security reasons. A GPS dog collar is nevertheless a good investment to help locate you if the deer you are chasing has led you into unfamiliar terrain..

It also, as it does very well in the aquatic environment. Without being particularly fond, he likes to swim once in a while, especially if the place where you live offers this possibility.

Used to hunting quite independently and, Therefore, to make decisions for themselves, the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer has acquired a certain intelligence coupled with a strong character. A beginning teacher is probably overwhelmed.

If you are independent in your way of acting, does not mean that he likes to be alone. You can wait patiently at home when your family is at work during the day, but should be able to be as much as possible with the rest of the time. It also, it is likely to hurt if left alone for a whole weekend because it cannot bear the stress caused by the absence of its masters. It also, just because you are physically fit to sleep in the garden, even when it's a little cool, does not mean that this is recommended. In fact, to be well in the head, do not keep him away from his family: it's more of an indoor dog, who prefers to watch television at night with his family than to admire the stars alone outside.

This is all the more true as he is surprisingly calm when his exercise needs are met., to the point of being able to live in an apartment, provided it is large enough to accommodate it in good condition. Discreet and well educated, are not the type that barks on top of your lungs or howls when you die, and are not usually noticed by the neighbors. In fact, they rarely bark (generally when they perceive a threat), but then they don't stop making themselves heard, since his voice rises a lot.

But, the ideal environment for him is a house with a garden (perfectly fenced) in the countryside. A walk in the city during the same time does not have the same flavor as an outing for a dog accustomed to nature and the great outdoors.

Education

Like all dogs, the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer benefits greatly from socialization that begins in its first few weeks and continues for the following months. Usually goes smoothly, since then he is particularly open and curious, quickly getting used to the different environments and situations you encounter. It´s, because, the ideal time to get used to the people you will meet regularly in your life (friends, neighbors, veterinary…), but also to take him to all kinds of places and allow him to meet various humans and similar creatures.

Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer
Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer

The education of Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer can give a slightly timid caregiver a hard time, that you wouldn't know how to be respected by your dog. Strong of character and independent, will soon prevail if left alone. But, perfectly suited to beginners, as long as they know how to assert their authority. For this, it is important to establish clear and consistent rules without delay, so much over time (what is prohibited one day is also prohibited the next day) as between the different members of the family (it is not about one person authorizing what another person prohibits), to establish impeccable discipline and ensure that he respects his master's authority. Once you understand that you can't decide for yourself, accepts the situation and is not the one to monitor the slightest defect and constantly question the established order – If and when, of course, their masters continue to know how to impose themselves when necessary.

On the other hand, educate a Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer it's much simpler, fast and effective with methods based on positive reinforcement. Compliments and caresses are a good source of motivation to make her want to learn, and sweets are also valuable allies to motivate him to do what is asked of him. On the other hand, traditional training techniques are doomed to failure, as they are likely to totally destabilize it, making him fearful and insecure.

Last, withdrawal orders are high on the list of things to teach your dog as a priority. In fact, so that you can let him play freely during field trips, which is particularly beneficial for him, must be perfectly assimilated.

Health

The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer they are generally robust, with a life expectancy of around 12-14 years, which is in line with the average of dogs of their size.

Their short coat protects them from both heat and cold, allowing them to live in a wide variety of climates. But, not adapted to extremes, and can't sleep outside when freezing, for example, or run in the sun in the middle of a summer heat wave.

No dog is immune to disease, and the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer is no exception. In this case, to which it is most exposed are ..:

  • The Hip Dysplasia, a joint problem often favored by a hereditary predisposition, causing pain and difficulty in movement, as well as osteoarthritis with age;
  • Elbow dysplasia, a malformation of the joint, which is also possibly related to a predisposition inherited from parents, and that also causes pain and lameness;
  • Epilepsy, a nervous system disease of often hereditary origin, responsible for more or less frequent and intense seizures. The disease cannot be cured on its own, but your symptoms can be relieved with the help of medication;
  • Addison's disease, a hormonal deficiency that is usually inherited from the parents and manifests itself in various ways: weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, weightloss… The most severe form of the disease is usually fatal, while the chronic form can be kept under control with lifelong treatment;
  • Hemophilia type A, an inherited disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, and that affects men more than women. May manifest in heavy bleeding, bruising or blood in the urine;
  • Hyperuricosia, a disease also inherited from the parents. Corresponds to an excess of uric acid, leading to the formation of crystals in the urine, which in turn can cause bleeding and kidney failure;
  • Allergies, that can be caused by factors as different as food, the environment or parasites. Allergies can be caused by factors as different as food, the environment or parasites, and most often manifest as itching and redness of the skin;
  • Ear infections, as in most breeds of dogs with drooping ears.

The Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer (Vizsla) it is also particularly susceptible to various diseases of the eyes:

  • Progressive retinal atrophy, a degeneration of eye tissue that causes irreparable loss of sight, first at night and then also during the day;
  • Entropion, a defect in the position of the eyelid that can be inherited and causes irritation of the eyeball. The problem can be treated with surgery;
  • Ectropión, an eyelid curl problem also inherited from parents, which also causes eye irritation. Also in this case, an operation remedies the problem;
  • Glaucoma, often hereditary, which is a painful increase in the pressure inside the eye. This leads to blindness if it is not operated as soon as possible.

It also, people who are used to hunt are particularly exposed to the risk of injuries that this activity implies.

Since many of the diseases to which the breed is predisposed are or may be hereditary, the adoption of a strict breeder of Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer maximizes the probability of getting a healthy animal, and one that stays that way. In fact, a professional breeder not only ensures that puppies are well socialized from their first weeks of life, but also that they do not inherit a hereditary defect from their parents. To achieve this goal, causes various genetic tests to be systematically performed on the breeding stock in question, and excludes all those who could present any risk. You can also have the resulting puppies examined to confirm the absence of a hereditary condition.. In any case, must be able to present the results of the tests performed, plus a certificate of good health from a veterinarian and the puppy's health or vaccination record, that includes all vaccines that have been administered.

It also, from the moment he arrives home until the end of his life, it is essential to allow your dog to be regularly examined by a veterinarian for a complete health check. This is necessary at least once a year, and more often as you get older, as it allows early detection of a potential problem and action accordingly. These visits are also an opportunity to have immunizations increased when needed.. At the same time, It is also necessary to ensure that the "child's" antiparasitic treatments are renewed throughout the year., so you are never unprotected at this level.

Grooming

Keep warm Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer it's quite simple, weekly brushing is enough to keep it clean and healthy. But, she lets go of her undercoat twice a year, in spring and autumn, and daily brushing is recommended to help remove dead hairs.

Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer
Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer

An occasional bath is also necessary, but the frequency of the bath largely depends on the lifestyle of your dog. These may include, it is not useless to bathe several times a month an individual who is used for hunting or who often travels on muddy trails in the forest and sleeps inside the house. On the other hand, two or three a year may be perfectly enough for someone else who walks mostly on rocky trails in the mountains and whose place to sleep is in the garage. In any case, you should always use a mild shampoo designed specifically for dogs, as it can damage their fur or skin.

It also, special attention should be paid to their ears, as their fallen form means they are potential nests for infections (ear infections, etc.) as soon as dirt or moisture accumulates on them. So, it is important to check and clean them weekly. At the same time, it is important to get used to drying them after a long time in a humid environment, and even more so after swimming in a swamp, lake or stream…

The weekly maintenance session is also an opportunity to examine and, if required, quickly clean the area around the eyes with a damp cloth, again to avoid infections that would be triggered by a dirt deposit.

As in any dog, oral hygiene is also important. So, the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer you should brush your teeth at least once a week, using a toothpaste intended for canine use. This will reduce the deposit of dental plaque., that can cause bad breath, cavities and other diseases by turning into tartar.

It also, despite what their rather active lifestyle might have us believe, this dog needs to have its claws trimmed by hand fairly regularly. This is because they are particularly strong and difficult to wear out.. On average, must be trimmed every 2 or 3 weeks, but if they are not cut every 2 or 3 weeks, it is enough to stretch your ear when walking on hard ground: if then you hear a kind of click with each step, it is because they have become too long and it is time to cut them. Otherwise, not only could it make it difficult for you to walk, but you could also be injured if they broke.

Last, it is recommended to examine it (fur, ears, pads…) after every hunting session or a long stay in the wild, to detect possible cuts or scratches, parasites, thorns…

As in all races, learn how to care for a Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer from a professional (hairdresser or vet) it is the best way to take care of it without risk of damaging or injuring it. It is advisable to accustom him to these different manipulations from a very young age, so that they become a moment of shared pleasure, and not in a task that I try to avoid.

Utilization and training

From the first references to its subject dating from the 13th century, the Hungarian Braco was introduced as a hunting dog, more precisely like a pointing dog. Already at that time, as well as in later centuries, including current, his mission was to find the game and point the hunter in the direction of it. Versatile, is capable of hunting in all terrains (forests, plains, mountains…) and is not afraid of cold or water. So, used to remove various game pieces, either nude or feathered, usually working alone or possibly with a partner, but rarely in a group.

Even today, hunting is the main mission of the Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer, and its qualities are recognized in particular by hunters in Central Europe and Great Britain, where it is present in large numbers.

The qualities it mobilizes for hunting (style, obedience, independence…) they also allow you to shine in various canine sports disciplines, either in the crawl, obedience or agility.

The Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer it is also increasingly present in homes as a simple companion dog. Their attachment and energy can be very beneficial to the morale of their owners., and the most athletic find in him a companion of choice for their long excursions in nature. In any case, your need for exercise is quite high, which makes it unsuitable for a very sedentary person, for example.

His protective side also makes him a good watchdog, that spares no effort to put intruders to flight, although not as imposing as other races.

Buy a “Hungarian Wirehaired Pointer”

The price of a puppy Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer is generally between 600 and 800 EUR, without any significant price difference between males and females.

Whatever the location, and as for all races, the amount requested depends on the more or less prestigious ancestry from which the animal comes, as well as the reputation of the breeding from which it comes. Its intrinsic characteristics are, However, the main factor to take into account, which explains that prices within the same litter can vary enormously; individuals closest to the standard and with the best character traits are necessarily more expensive than others.

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type
  • AKC – Group 1 (Sports)
  • CKC – Group 1 (Sports)
  • ​KCGun Dog
  • NZKCGun Dog Group
  • UKCGun Dog Group

FCI breed standard "Hungarian Wire-haired Pointer"

Origin:
Hungary

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
06.04.2000

Use:

It is a dog that has repeatedly proven to be a utilitarian hunter.. Both in the field and in the forest, or in the water, has proven to be useful given the typical characteristics it has: highly developed sense of the trail, venteador firm, excellent conduct or behavior to bring the prey, indefatigable chaser of the trail even swimming due to its natural affinity with water. It is capable of surviving extreme weather conditions as well as in the most varied soils.. As a complete hunting dog, the fear of shooting or wild animals is a fault that manifests itself for example in the gathering of prey. Lack of affinity to water is also highly undesirable. Given its unproblematic nature and normal adaptability, It is an excellent dog to live with in the house.



General appearance:

It's a hunting dog, lively, dry looking, enjuto, whose structure is more robust than that of the Hungarian short-haired pointer. His image is the faithful reflection of a multifaceted dog and he is recognized for his perseverance., performance and humility.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

• The length of the body is somewhat greater than the height at the withers.
• The depth of the chest reaches a little less than half the height at the withers..
• The snout is a little shorter than half the total length of the head.



Behavior / temperament:

It is a faithful dog, easy training and instruction, is self-confident. Does not admit abrupt or rude teaching. He always maintains contact with his guide, search with enthusiasm, is persevering, always available due to his good sense of smell. He remains noticeably in front of the guide.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull : Moderately wide, gently domed, on the skull a delicate groove that runs from the moderate occiput to the stop. Supraorbital arches are moderately developed.
  • Depression links (stop) : Moderate.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Wide and well developed nose, if possible with wide open nostrils. The truffle color harmonizes with the hair color in a shade a little darker than the coat.
  • Snout : Romo, not pointed, with powerful and heavily muscled jaws. The nasal helm is straight.
  • Belfos : Firms, adherents with nothing hanging.
  • Jaws/Teeth : Powerful jaws with a scissor bite, perfect, regular and complete. There should be no space between the upper and lower incisors The teeth are inserted more or less at right angles to the jaws, 42 healthy teeth and according to the dog's dental formula.
  • Cheeks : Powerful, good muscular.

Eyes : Gently oval, medium-sized. The eyelids are well adherent to the eyeball. The look is lively and intelligent. The color of the eyes is brown and harmonizes with the color of the coat, preferred when the eyes are as dark as possible.

Ears : Insertion slightly back and at medium height. The ear is thin and rests on the cheek, ending downwards in a rounded "V". Its length is approximately three-quarters of the length of the head.

Neck:

Medium length and in harmony with the whole of the dog. Very muscular and gently arched nape. Throat skin is firmly attached.

Body:

  • Cross : Notorious and muscular.
  • Back : companies, well muscled, strong and straight. The bony apices of the vertebrae must be covered by musculature.
  • Pork loin : Short, width, strong, muscular, straight or gently arched. The passage from back to back is firm and compact.
  • Rump : Wide and long enough, it does not cut, gently descends towards the tail, well muscled.
  • Breast : deep and wide, with a moderately developed sill, well drawn and muscular. Sternum pushed back as far back as possible. The sternum and the elbow joints should be at the same height. Ribs moderately sprung. Back ribs with good reach up.
  • Bottom line and belly : Glides firmly back with a graceful, slightly tucked curve.

Tail:

Middle insertion. Strong at the start and tapering towards the tip. In countries where there is no formal ban on tail docking, it will be cut into a quarter of its length for hunting purposes. As long as it cannot be cut, reaches hock height. It is straight and its bearing is light saber. In motion the tail rises to the height of the horizontal. The tail should be covered with good, thick hair..

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Seen from the front they are parallel. In profile they are seen straight to the ground and located well under the body. Good bone structure and strong muscles.

  • Shoulder : Long scapulae, ideally sloped back and flat. Elastic in movement. Dry and powerful muscles. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
  • Arm : As long as possible and well muscled.
  • Elbow : Next to the body, though not tight or turned in or out. Good angulation between arm and forearm.
  • Forearm : Long, straight, good muscular. Powerful bones, not heavy or rough.
  • Carpo : Dried, firm.
  • Metacarpus : Short, only with a very slight incline in your posture.
  • Front feet : Slightly oval, with fingers together and well arched ; strong brown nails. Strong pads, powerful, resistant and slate gray. The feet are kept parallel both in immobility and during movement.

LATER MEMBERS : Viewed from behind they look straight and parallel. Good angulations. Strong bones.

  • Thigh : Long and well muscled. Good angulation between hip and femur.
  • Knee : Good angulation of the thigh with the leg.
  • Leg : Long, well muscled, fibrous. Its length is approximately equal to the length of the thigh. Good angulation between the leg and the metatarsal.
  • Hock : Strong, dry and stringy. Located relatively low.
  • Metatarsus : Straight, short and dry.
  • Rear feet : Same as forwards.

Movement:

His typical gait is a powerful, flowing trot., elegant and with good ground cover, with great rear propulsion and very good front extension. During the search in the field, a voluntary gallop is customary.. The back is firm and the topline remains straight., without loosening. The bearing is well upright. Pasuqueo is not desirable.

Mantle

SKIN: companies, adherent, without wrinkles. The skin must be well pigmented.

Fur: wire, flat, was, thick and dull. The outer layer is 2 to 3 cm.. long. The inner fleece is dense, thickens and repels water. The contours of the dog should not be altered by the slightly longer coat. It should have hair that is as hard as possible and as thick as possible so that it protects it from inclement weather and prevents injuries.. The lower portions of the legs such as
The underside of the chest and belly also have shorter hair., softer and somewhat thinner, The head and ears are covered by shorter and at the same time darker hair, although for this reason it is no less hard and dense.. The marked eyebrows further show the stop. This, added to the beard, underlines the energetic appearance of the face.. The beard is important, not too long (2 to 3 cm.), as hard as possible and on both sides of the snout. On both sides of the neck there are strands of hair that come together to form a “V”.

Color: Different shades of yellow seed. Ears may be a little darker, although staying within the coloration. Red colors are not desirable, browned, or very light tones.
A small white spot on the chest or throat will not be considered fouls, provided that its diameter does not exceed 5 cm., nor will white markings on the fingers be considered faults.. The color of the lips and the edges of the eyelids harmonizes with the color of the nose



Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

  • Males: 58-64 cm..
  • females: 54-60 cm..

It is unproductive to increase the height at the withers. A medium size is the goal. The set and the symmetry both in static and in movement are by far more important to the size measured in centimeters.



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 ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Notable deviation from the characteristics of their sex.
• Atypical head
• Spotted truffle
• Hanging or slimy lips.
• Upper or lower prognathism, deviated arch of the incisors and any other option that is not correct.
• Missing one or more incisors and/or fangs and/or premolars (2-4) and / or molars (1-2); lack of more than two PM1, M3 will not be taken into account or considered. Teeth that are not visible, They will be considered as missing teeth.
• Supernumerary teeth outside the tooth line.
• Split palate, harelip.
• Light yellow eyes, noticeably loose eyelids; ectropion, entropion, disksis (double lash line).
• Excessive double chin.
• Dewclaws.
• Very serious offenses that prevent normal movement.
• Fine fur, lack of inner fleece, Longhair, soft, silky,
with locks, curly or woolly. Lack of tufts on the
legs.
• Dark brown or faded yellow, more than one color, color disappeared; white spot on the chest of more than 5 cm..
• White feet.
• Depigmentation of both the skin and the edges of the lips and eyelids.
• More of 2 cm.. deviation of the maximum and minimum measurements.
• Any weakness in an essential characteristic of character



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 Wire-haired Pointer, Wirehaired Vizsla, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Drótszőrű magyar vizsla (English).
2. Braque hongrois à poil dur, (en hongrois : drótszőrű magyar vizsla), Vizsla à Poil Dur (French).
3. Drahthaariger Ungarischer Vorstehhund, (ungarisch Drótszőrű magyar vizsla), Drahthaar Vizsla (German).
4. Braco húngaro de pelo duro, (em húngaro: drótszőrű magyar vizsla) (Portuguese).
5. Vizsla húngaro de capa alambrada (español).

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German Shorthaired Pointer
Alemania FCI 119 . Braque Type

Braco Alemán de Pelo Corto

A strong hunting instinct is the most important characteristic of the German Shorthaired Pointer

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History

The German Shorthaired Pointer (Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, It is a breed of dog developed in the 1800 in Germany, used for hunting.

The exact origin of the German Shorthaired it is not clear. In accordance with the American Kennel Club, it is likely that the German Shorthaired Pointer is a descendant of a race known as German Bird Dog, which in turn is connected with the Old Spanish Pointer introduced in Germany in the 17TH century.

It is also likely that within their ancestors are German dogs and other tracking dogs, as the English Pointer. But, as the first studbook was not created until 1870, It is impossible to identify all the dogs that were needed to create this race.

Physical characteristics

It is a versatile dog, without a doubt the most complete and efficient for hunting breed, thanks to their physical qualities and innate aptitudes, Standing out mainly in:

  • Find and display the birds elegantly.
  • Collect both land and water without distinguishing between the hair and feather.
  • It is the best companion of the bird of prey and the most characteristic in the art of falconry..
  • Prove your courage facing animals as temperamental and determined as the wild boar.
  • Able to follow a trail of blood as well as a Bloodhound.
  • In the home is the faithful, patient and excellent companion of children.

The breed emerged in the 19th century due to the need for a versatile dog, that serve for the various forms of hunting, instead of having a different race for each specialty. With the hunting characteristics set, German breeders began the work of selecting dogs for its kind, and arriving at the end of the 19th century to the first racial standard, which over time, It has undergone changes to adapt to the natural evolution of forms of hunting.

Its main characteristics are:

  • A special smell.
  • A persistent and effective search.
  • Great passion for work in water.
  • Elegant style.
  • Great physical resistance.
  • The courage to face large and aggressive animals without hesitation.
  • Higher than normal canine intelligence (ranks 17 in Stanley Coren's list: "The Intelligence of Dogs").
  • The males measure of 62 to 66 cm and females in 58 to 63 cm., and weigh in 25 to 30 Kg.
  • Coupled with this and its easy training, It is currently one of the most prized hunting worldwide breeds.

The sample in the German Shorthaired Pointer it is par excellence a moment of great beauty and emotion, a true expression of the hunting art. It is the culmination of an extensive search, in which the dog after traveling many kilometers, among bushes, thorns, slopes, ravines or immense Plains, Locate the bird carried by their emanations, this makes the German Shorthaired Pointer the best and inseparable companion of the versatile hunter.

The layer of German Shorthaired Pointer, it is short and flat with a dense coat protected by stiff hairs to make the coat waterproof and allow the dog to keep warm in cold climates. The color can be dark brown which in English is defined as "liver" color (incorrectly as "chocolate" or "chestnut"), black (Despite any area of black it is grounds for disqualification in American Kennel Club), either liver and black or black and white.

Commonly the head is a solid or almost solid color with the body being mottled or "marked" with liver and white., sometimes with large solid-colored spots called "saddle".

Although the standard of German Shorthaired Pointer allows a slightly sandy coloring (“Marca Gelber”) in the extremities, This color is rare, any yellow coloration in contests of sample is by the AKC and the CKC, and the dog is disqualified.

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a longer life expectancy than many breeds of the same size, generally they live between 12 and 14 years, There have been cases of copies that have lived in 16 to 18 years.

The characteristic coloration of German Shorthaired Pointer provides you with unrivaled camouflage in winter seasons. To be standing next to dead trees and in the dirty snow, the mixture of the colors of Brown layer, black and white makes the dog bit visible.

Character and skills

The race generally along well with other dogs, Although females seem to be much more dominant in the interaction. A strong hunting instinct is the most important characteristic of this breed., It is not always good if you share a home with other small pets such as cats and rabbits.

But with a proper training, the German Shorthaired Pointer, You will learn to distinguish what is the prey and what is not, which is why, You can live in a friendly manner with other family pets.

The German Shorthaired Pointer needs a good daily dose of exercise, since it is an energetic animal and needs to spend that accumulated energy, if he is not given physical activity he will seem hyperactive and may develop destructive tendencies.

It is good to take into account that this race is not a pet suitable for a home of sedentary or owners without experience.

The German Shorthaired Pointer he is good with children, but be careful because the breed can be a little gross, especially when they are puppies.

Characteristics "German Shorthaired Pointer"

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

Adaptation ⓘ

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friendly dog ​​ⓘ

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hair loss ⓘ

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Affection level ⓘ

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Need for exercise ⓘ

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Social need ⓘ

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Home ⓘ

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Toilet ⓘ

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Friendly with strangers ⓘ

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barking ⓘ

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Health ⓘ

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Territorial ⓘ

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Cat friendly ⓘ

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Intelligence ⓘ

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Versatility ⓘ

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Child friendly ⓘ

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Surveillance ⓘ

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joy ⓘ

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Photos «German Shorthaired Pointer»

“German Shorthaired Pointer” Videos

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

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

FCI breed standard "German Shorthaired Pointer"

Origin:
Germany

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
25.10.2000

Use:

Versatile hunting dog.



General appearance:

It is a noble and harmonious dog, whose constitution indicates strength, endurance and speed. His upright bearing, its fluid lines, his lean head, its good tail bearing, its stiff and shiny coat, Just as its broad and harmonious movements highlight its nobility..

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the trunk should slightly exceed the height of the withers.



Behavior / temperament:

Energetic, balanced, reliable and submissive, nor nervous, nor shy, nor aggressive.

Head:

Enjuta, marked, neither too light nor too heavy; corresponding in length and volume to the shape of the body and sex.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Wide enough, slightly domed, little pronounced occipital process, not very deep frontal furrow, visibly well-developed brow ridges.
  • Depression links (Stop): Moderately developed.

facial region:

  • Truffle: A little outstanding, with sufficiently open nostrils, wide and mobile. Basically brown, but black in black or black-roan dogs. A truffle with spots or color Meat is allowed only in dogs whose coat has a white background.
  • Snout: It is long, width, deep and strong to facilitate the correct collection of the prey. The nasal cannula shows a slight convexity in profile., which can range from a nobly arched shape to a slight elevation in relation to the horizontal, all of this much more accentuated in males. A straight nose cane, equally admissible, is less appreciated. The concave nasal cannula constitutes a serious fault.
  • Lips: Adherents, not too saggy, well pigmented. From the truffle, the lips fall almost vertically to the point where they separate and then extend with a slight curve to the moderately marked corners of the lips.
  • Jaws / Teeth: The jaws must be robust with perfect teeth, regular and complete, scissor articulated, that is to say that the upper incisors must cover the lower incisors in close contact. Should have 42 healthy teeth placed vertically in the jaws.
  • Cheeks: Strong, with good musculature.

EYES: Medium-sized, no bumps, or sunk. The ideal color is brown. The eyelids should be well adjusted.

EARS: Of average length, high and wide implantation, smooth, they hang flat and close to the sides of the head, with rounded tips. Not very meaty, not too thin. forward positions, they arrive near the corner of the mouth.

Neck:

Of length proportional to the body, progressively widening towards the shoulders. The neck is very muscular and slightly arched.. The skin of the throat rigorously adherent to it.

Body:

  • top line: Straight and slightly descending. Cross: Marked.
  • Back: Strong, with good musculature. The spinous processes must be covered by musculature.
  • Pork loin: Short, width, muscular, straight or slightly arched. The solid and compact dorso-lumbar transition.
  • Rump: Wide and long enough, without ending abruptly, but leaning only slightly towards the tail. Well muscled.
  • Chest: Deeper than wide, with well-marked parapet; the sternum reaching back as far as possible. The sternum and elbow joint should be placed at the same height. Well arched ribs, neither flattened nor barrel-shaped. Posterior ribs well descending.
  • bottom line: Enjuta, rising slightly with a graceful curve back.

Tail:

High implementation, strong at insertion with gradual thinning to the tip, medium length. For use in hunting it should be cut approximately in half. At rest it falls; in movement he carries it horizontally and not too much above the line of the back; should never be considerably bent. (In countries where legislation prohibits tail docking, it can remain in its natural form. It should reach up to the hock and be carried horizontally or slightly saber-shaped.).

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Viewed from the front they are straight and parallel; in profile they can be seen well placed below the body.
  • Shoulder: Oblique and well attached scapulae, leaning back. Vigorous and tight muscles. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
  • Arm: as long as possible, with good muscles that are not thick.
  • Elbows: Close to the body but not too tight; They do not present outward or inward deviations; They are placed well back. Proper angulation between the arm and forearm. Forearm: Straight, with enough muscles. Strong bones, but not thick.
  • Articulation of the carpus: Strong.
  • Metacarpus: Minimum angulation between the forearm and the metacarpus, never in a vertical position.
  • Previous feet: They can be round or spoon-shaped., with fingers well together and sufficiently arched. Strong nails. Hard, durable pads. Their positions are parallel, without deviations outwards or inwards, both at rest and in motion.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Seen from behind they are straight and parallel, with good angles. Your bones are strong.
  • Thighs: Long, wide and muscular. With good angulation between the hip and thigh.
  • Knees: Powerful, with good angulation between thigh and leg. Legs: long, muscular and sinewy. Good angulation between the leg and the metatarsal.
  • Warm-foot joint (Hock): Powerful. Metatarsus: Strong and upright.
  • Hind feet: According to the previous.

Movement:

Spacious with a lot of drive, with a corresponding stride. Front and hind limbs straight and parallel. Stand upright. Amble is not desirable.

Mantle

SKIN: Well stuck, without forming folds.

Fur: short and tight, It should be rough and hard to the touch. On the head and ears it should be thinner and shorter. Not visibly longer at the bottom of the tail. It must cover the whole body.

Color:

  • Brown, without stains.
  • Brown with small white spots or mottling on the chest and limbs.
  • Brown roan with brown head; plates or mottled brown.

The basic color of a dog described in this way is neither brown with white nor white with brown., But the coat forms such an intimate mixture of white and brown that it results in a discreet exterior appearance much appreciated for practical use during hunting.. The color is often lighter on the inside of the hind limbs as well as on the tip of the tail..

  • Light brown roan with brown head, plates or mottled brown, the sin plates. In this type of color, the brown hairs are less numerous and the white ones dominate.
  • White, with brown head, with brown plaques or mottling.
  • Black color with the same nuances as brown or roan colors.

    Yellow fire stains are allowed.
    An elongated, striped white spot on the forehead and red lips are allowed..



Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

  • Males: 62 to 66 cm..
  • females: 58 to 63 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..

  • Faults in general construction, insufficiency in the type inherent to the sex.
  • Too short snout.
  • Very heavy lips, or very light.
  • Missing two teeth (PM1 y M3), That is, the four PM1 and the two M3 cannot be missing more than two teeth at most..
  • Eyes too light, raptor eyes (light yellow).
  • Very long ears, or very short, or very heavy, or very narrow insertion, or curled ears.
  • Sagging skin in the throat.
  • Slightly convex back (carp back).
  • Croup too short.
  • Chest too deep.
  • Tail carried too high above the dorsal line or tail very bent.
  • Elbows or feet turned outward or inward. Fingers too open or too closed.
  • Too straight rear angles.
  • Slightly barrel hocks, cow or cerrado.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Heavy general constitution, lymphatic, coarse bones.
  • Stop marked.
  • Flesh-colored or spotted nose (except dogs with white fur).
  • Pointed snout, concave muzzle.
  • Partial or complete pincer bite. (In dogs older than 4 years does not influence its assessment the presence of the so-called age clamp, provided that a German Shorthaired Pointer Club has confirmed the presence of a correct bite at previous shows).
  • Noticeably arched back. Slightly bowed back.
  • Lack of chest depth, little marked parapet. Rib cage too narrow or too wide (in barrel).
  • Elbows turned too far out or in.
  • Loose carpal joint, too relaxed.
  • Metacarpo vertical.
  • Cow or barrel corvejones, both at rest and in motion.
  • Croup and hind limbs too high.
  • Fingers too far apart.
  • Flat feet.
  • walk hard, heavy.

Variations of more than 2 cm at the aforementioned heights of the cross.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Severely atypical sexual characteristics.
  • Missing more than two teeth out of the total 4 PM1 y 2 M3. Missing one or more teeth (except PM1 and M3). Teeth that are not visible are considered missing., unless a German Shorthaired Pointer Club has confirmed its presence at a previous show.
  • Upper or lower prognathism. Deviated incisor arch and all transitional forms.
  • Supernumerary teeth or teeth outside the dental line.
  • Harelip, split palate.
  • very loose eyelids, ectropion, entropion. Distichisis (double lash line).
  • Marked lordosis. Deformation of the spine (scoliosis)
  • Deformed rib cage, p. e.g.. "reduced chest".
  • Dewclaws with or without bones.
  • Any lack of character.


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. GSP, DK (English).
2. GSP, DK (French).
3. Deutscher kurzhaariger, Vorstehhund, Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK (German).
4. Pointer alemão, Perdigueiro (Portuguese).
5. GSP, DK (español).

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Portuguese Pointer
Portugal FCI 187 . Braque Type

Portuguese Pointer

The Portuguese Pointer He is extremely affectionate and very attached to children, it is also a very submissive dog.

Content

Characteristics "Portuguese Pointer"

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

Adaptation ⓘ

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friendly dog ​​ⓘ

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hair loss ⓘ

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Affection level ⓘ

5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Need for exercise ⓘ

4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Social need ⓘ

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Home ⓘ

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Toilet ⓘ

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Friendly with strangers ⓘ

2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

barking ⓘ

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Health ⓘ

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Territorial ⓘ

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Cat friendly ⓘ

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Intelligence ⓘ

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Versatility ⓘ

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Child friendly ⓘ

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Surveillance ⓘ

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joy ⓘ

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History

The Portuguese Pointer arose from Perdigueiro Peninsular, an ancient breed of Iberian dogs, its presence is documented since the 10th century, Its first appearance in art is on a Visigothic-Arab tombstone of the Church of San Juan Bautista de Tomar. Its evolution was the result of several factors such as adaptation to the climate, the type of hunting, the terrain and the selection introduced through the Portuguese cultural specificity.

In the fourteenth century, It was bred in the royal kennels and used for hunting Altaria, being known as «Podengo de mostra», showing already the possibility of stopping before the hunt. In the 16th century (reign of D. Sebastian) its use by the popular classes was common (although prohibited). The constant bleeding in the working arms caused by the discoveries, the abandonment of the fields, hunger and change of habits, led the population to resort more to hunting for food and, as a result, to the use of Pointing Dogs, that they were "prohibited" for causing, thanks to its excellent qualities, serious damage to the vested interests of the royal house and the nobility.

In the 18th century, Many English families established a presence in the Porto region in the business of wine production and came into contact with the breed being brought to England where it played an important role in the origin of the English Pointer.

At the end of the 19th century it suffered a certain decline, due to serious social upheavals and new tastes and contacts with the outside world, that gave projection to the foreign races that were then in fashion. But it is still represented in art objects (tinaja painted by D. Fernando II of Saxe-Coburg, Pena-Sintra), painting of King D.Luis and the princes in hunting clothes in the Palace of Ajuda, Lisbon), painting of a hunting trip of an Englishman in the Douro (Quinta de Gatão, Duero) or in artistic ceramics by the Real Fábrica do Rato (Pimenta Palace, Lisbon).

Only in 1920 some breeders strove to save the breed, locating some of the dogs in the inaccessible north of Portugal. The Portuguese pedigree book was then established in 1932 and the breed standard in 1938. For at least a thousand years, this dog always had the same square head, triangular ears and compact look.

Photo: «Portuguese Retriever» during the Dog World Show in Poznań. by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

The Portuguese Pointer comes in average proportions, straight, good guy, robust but with a harmonic conformation allied to the manifest elasticity of the movements.

The head is proportionate in relation to the body, well shaped and harmonious; seems to be big on the set. A little thick, However, it is neither bony nor thick and has loose and thin skin.

The coat is short and thick in most dogs., with a velvety texture on the ears and face .

Yellow in light varieties, common and dark, solid or white spotted on the head, the neck, chest and footwear.

In males, the height at the withers is 52 to 60 centimeters, the weight is 20 to 27 kg. In females the height is 48 to 56 centimeters and the weight is 16 to 22 kg.

Character and skills

Portuguese Pointer
An image of a “Portuguese Retriever”, a Portuguese hunting dog breed. The animal in the photo had 11 years when it was photographed.

The Portuguese Pointer he is an extremely gentle and affectionate dog, with great delivery capacity and very resistant. It is quiet, very sociable and a bit petulant in relation to other dogs. Works with vivacity and persistence and is curious by nature. He always keeps in touch with his hunter.

He moves with an easy step and is graceful. It is versatile in its function and very adaptable to various terrains, climates and types of hunting.

Extremely affectionate and very attached to children, it is also a very submissive dog. Can, for lack of education, do not obey gestures or orders. But, it's easy to train.

Health

The Portuguese Pointer has an average life expectancy of 14 years. It is considered a hardy breed with no specific health problems.. But, hip dysplasia, lunation of the patella, cancer and autoimmune diseases are potential health problems for dogs of this size.

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type
  • AKC – Bracco

FCI breed standard "Portuguese Pointer"

Origin:
Portugal

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
04.11.2008

Use:

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General appearance:

Extremely kind and affectionate, strong, of great resistance and devotion. Calm and very sociable but somewhat haughty towards other dogs. curious by nature, work with persistence and vivacity. Always an enthusiastic hunting dog, staying in close contact with the hunter.



Behavior / temperament:

Extremely kind and affectionate, strong, of great resistance and devotion. Calm and very sociable but somewhat haughty towards other dogs. curious by nature, work with persistence and vivacity. Always an enthusiastic hunting dog, staying in close contact with the hunter.

Head:

Proportionate to body size, well built and harmonious in its dimensions. It gives the impression of being bigger than it is. Something big never bony nor fleshy. Loose, thin skin cover without forming wrinkles. Straight in profile and square seen from the front. Converging superior longitudinal craniofacial axes.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Square, almost flat in its top line seen from the front and slightly arched in its profile. With a length that should not exceed 6 / 10 of the total length of the head, Therefore it gives us a 60 % cephalic index.
    Seen from the front, the foreface is flat, high, wide and symmetrical, slightly arched in profile. Well-developed superciliary ridges. Wide but not deep front pleat. Barely visible occipital protuberance.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Well defined (90 – 100º).

facial region:

  • Truffle : The angle between the bridge of the nose and the upper lip is 90º.. Good conformation nose, well developed with large nostrils, moist and wide open. black.
  • Snout : Rectilinear and horizontal, appropriately wide with the same width throughout its length that is 4 / 10 the length of the head.
  • Lips : Pendulous upper lip, square in profile forming a right angle to the bridge of the nose, semicircular on the edge seen in profile; seen from the front it forms a sharp angle at the lower edge. Upper lip joint is loose, folded corners with drooping edges. Moderate mouth opening with irregular pigmentation of the membranes (Oris), normal occlusion allowing natural overlap of the upper lip.
  • Jaws / Teeth : Healthy, correct, full dentition, scissor bite.
  • Cheeks : Parallel. Barely noticeable retrocommissural fold with complete parotid area (Ej.: Well filled under the ears).

Eyes : Expressive, happy talk, brown, of a darker color than hair, oval shape tending to be round, big but too much, level insertion completely occupying the orbit. Thin, wide-open eyelids with black pigmentation.

Ears : Inserted above eye level at the back of the head, pendants, almost flat surface with one or two longitudinal folds when in attention. Triangular, wider at the base than at the tips in a proportion of 2.5 to 1 and with rounded tips. The length of the ears should be slightly longer than the length of the skull. Fine, soft, covered with fine hair, bushy and very short.

Neck:

It is straight, slightly arched at the top, not very thick, rather elongated and has a short dewlap along the underside. It should be attached to the head in an elegant way, following an inclination of approximately 90°; its union to the thorax must be without appreciable transition, so that it constitutes a harmonious and perfect whole.

Body:

  • top line : Rectilinear, rising slightly from the rump to the withers.
  • Cross : It is not very high.
  • Back : Short, wide, rectilinear and slightly inclined towards the lumbar region, to which it must join without appreciable transition.
  • Pork loin : Short, very wide, very muscular and slightly arched, in perfect union with the rump.
  • Rump : Its amplitude is proportional to the lumb region
  • ar. It has a harmonious conformation and a slightly oblique axis, so it is slightly fallen
  • Breast : It is tall and wide; the broad thoracic cavity should be more developed in depth and length than in width. Descends to the elbow. It is delimited by very wide and well-fitted ribs that draw a well-pronounced curve at the top., imparting to the thoracic cavity the shape and cross section of a front horseshoe, whose lateral faces join below.
  • Bottom line and belly : Slightly elevated from sternum to groin. The thin belly joins the hip forming a circumference; The distance that separates the hip from the last rib gives the flanks a short and well-united appearance.

Tail:

  • Natural: of medium length exceeding below the hock. Right, middle insertion, thick at the base tapering slightly towards the tip. Well inserted in perfect continuity with the line of the rump. At rest it hangs naturally but never between the thighs. In movement it rises horizontally or slightly above the top line but never vertically or in the shape of a sickle.. Side to side movement.
  • amputee: To cover the genitals without going over them.


Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Rights seen from the front and perfectly parallel to the line of the body. Profile view, plumb and giving a general appearance of great stability, support and easy, natural movement.

  • Shoulder : They're long, medium inclination. Well placed and with strong muscles. Scapula – humerus angle 120º.
  • Arms : They appear attached to the chest. Its length must be in relation to the scapula and the angulation is proportional..
  • Elbows : Separated from the thorax by the armpit, the elbows should be well lowered and clearly outlined, but without convergence, nor divergence in relation to the chest. Radius – humerus angle 150º.
  • forearms : They are separated from the trunk; they are long, straight and, from the static point of view, They appear clearly perpendicular to the ground, both seen from the front, as in profile.
  • Carpi : In perfect continuity with the forearm.
  • Metacarpus : Widths, slightly oblique and of appropriate length.
  • Previous feet : Proportional to the size of the members, tending to be more round than long but without resembling climbing shoes. Well-shaped fingers, tight, uniform and robust to provide good support. Strong, well-developed pads with a black skin, thick, hard and resistant. Strong nails, hard, preferably black.

LATER MEMBERS : Plumb seen from behind and perfectly parallel to the line of the body, normal poise seen in profile.
Thighs: Preferably long, widths, muscular. The gluteus forms a curve, but the least accentuated, long and with somewhat elastic muscles. Hip-femur angle: 95º.

  • Knee : It is located a little below the abdomen, but not very separate from it. It is slightly protruding and somewhat deviated outwards..
  • Femur – tibia angle: 120º.
  • Leg : Well aligned; Its length is proportional to the length of the thigh. Its obliquity should be in proportion to the inclination of the rump.
  • Hock : It is normally angled and in an appropriate position.. Must be well built, width, and strong. Tibia – tarsus angle 145º.
  • Metatarsals : They are short, vertical, almost cylindrical, regular size and thin.
  • Rear foot : Identical to the previous one but a little longer.

Movement:

With normal steps, easy and elegant. Versatile in its work and adaptable to different terrains, time or sport. The movement is changing between a simple suspended gallop and an extended, rhythmic trot..

Mantle

HAIR : It must be short, strong, glued and dense. It's not very soft.
It is well distributed throughout the body and is almost uniform except in the armpit., in the region of the anus and near the genital parts, where it is sparse and softer. It is fine and flat on the head, especially in the ears, where it is very soft to the touch, as if it were velvet. There is no presence of an internal layer of hairs.

COLOR : Yellow in shades from light, medium to dark, solid or with white spots on the head, neck, chest, lower extremities of the limbs, under the elbows and hocks and on the tip of the tail if it is not docked.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

  • Males 56 cm..
  • females 52 cm..

With a tolerance of 4 cm more or less.

Weight :

  • Males : 20-27 Kg.
  • females : 16-22 Kg.


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.

• Behavior : Shyness
• Head : skull relationship / snout slightly different from 6/4. Strait. Pronounced occipital Protuberance. Very developed frontal sinus. Pronounced front crease. Presence of wrinkles.
• Nose: Any other color that is not black.
• muzzle: short or long.
• Lips: Non-square upper lip. Non-perceptible commissure. Incorrect pigmentation of mucous membranes.
• Jaws / Teeth: Bite in clamp.
• Eyes: Small, clear, expressionless, too round.
• Ears: Middle insertion, very big or very small, pointed edges.
• Neck: Too short. No double chin or too much double chin.
• Body: insufficient breast development.
• Cola: Too short if it is natural, insertion too low or with an atypical bearing. (vertical or sickle-shaped)-
• Limbs and Feet: Tilted in or out, open foot.
• For the: Soft.

SEVERE FAULTS

• Behavior : too shy.
• Head: skull relationship / very different snout 6 / 4. Stop visible only, Parallel upper facial skull axes.
• muzzle: Tilted.
• Eyes: Inclined. Squint. (look this / West, crossed)
• Ears: Fleshy, low insertion excessive folds.
• Body: Saddled or saddled top line. Croup too inclined. Leather too long, round chest. Agalgado.
• For the: White spots outside the limits described by the standard.
• Size: Below or above established limits.

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Behavior : Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Head : Atypical head with convex snout, too wide or too cut, very narrow skull. Divergent upper facial skull longitudinal axes.
• Nose : Total absence of pigmentation.
• Jaws : Upper or lower prognathism.
• Eyes : uneven eyes, both in the form, as in size. Eyes gazeos, congenital blindness...
• Deafness : Congenital or acquired.
• Body : Completely atypical showing signs of some crossbreeding with another breed.
• For the : Different from the characteristic of the breed.
• Color : albinism, any other color than described above.

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. Perdigueiro Português, Portuguese Pointer Dog (English).
2. Perdigueiro Portugais (French).
3. Perdigueiro Português, Portugiesisch (German).
4. Perdigueiro português (Portuguese).
5. (Perdigueiro Português en portugués) (español).

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German Wirehaired Pointer
Alemania FCI 98 . Braque Type

Braco Alemán de Pelo Duro

The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent.

Content

History

The German Wirehaired Pointer (Drahthaar) es una raza de origen alemán.

In this long-haired Hunter dog is gathers the blood of hounds, hunters of birds, water dogs and hunting with Falcons and therefore has a tendency to great versatility.

The origin of this breed has barely a century. A group of breeders set out to obtain Pointing Dogs hard hair. Pointing Dogs rough-haired Germans, the Pudelpointer, the Griffon and the German Shorthaired Pointer they contributed to the formation of the breed. Some experts added to the Airedale Terrier and to the Italian Rough-Haired Hound to this list of participants in the creation of the German Wirehaired Pointer.

As of the year 1879 pure breeding was carried out and the essential characteristics of the breed were established.

In the year 1897, the Baron Schorlemer established the first standard of the German Wirehaired Pointer and this was the basis for the current pure breeding. It became one of the main hunting breeds in Germany in the latter part of the 20th century..

Physical characteristics

It is strong, muscular, under, of flowing lines, is medium-sized. Heavy dogs are not desirable. Some specimens are likely to develop hip dysplasia, ear infections, genetic eye diseases and skin cancer.

Coat colors vary, can be solid liver color, black and white with liver markings, liver color with white markings, solid black and a mixture of three colors.

The coat of the German Wirehaired Pointer, has as the most distinctive characteristic of the breed, the functional hirsute. A dog must have a correct fur to be of the correct type. The layer is resistant to weathering and, to some extent, water repellent. The inner layer is dense enough to insulate you from the cold winter, but it is fine in summer. The distinctive outer layer of the breed is straight, hard, rough to the touch and lisa. In the ears, the head and legs the hair is smoother.

The weight of the males is of 34 to 40 kg. And in females, of 30 to 36 kg. Measuring the males of 61 to 68 cm and females 57 to 64 cm..

Character and skills

The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent. It seems that you have always wanted to learn and is very loyal to his family, You need a reference person who knows how to set the limits. Like it to be occupied and enjoy working with its owner. They are friendly with people who know and reserved with strangers, They must be socialized at an early age.

They need plenty of exercise, any type of game that includes searching for objects on any type of terrain, will be your happy Pointer. It has a very fine sense of smell that allows it to track and recover any object both on land and in the water..

Characteristics "German Wirehaired Pointer"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "German Wirehaired Pointer" 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 , ANKC , CKC , ​KC , NZKC , UKC

  • FCI nomenclature race "German Wirehaired Pointer"

  • FCI breed standard "German Wirehaired Pointer"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    25.10.2000

    Use:

    According to the objective, it was the creation of a versatile hunting dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer, must display all qualifications required for field hunting work, the forest and in the water, before and after shot.



    General appearance:

    Pointer dog of noble appearance, with hard fur, perfect skin protector, with attentive and energetic expression. Your movements must be harmonic, fluids, broad and full of strength.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Body length and withers height should preferably be equal. The length of the body can exceed the height of the withers up to 3 cm..



    Behavior / temperament:

    companies, with self-control, balanced, unafraid of the hunt. Must not be shy or aggressive.

    Head:

    proportionate to body size and gender. The axes of the skull and nasal bridge are slightly divergent..

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Plano, only slightly rounded on the sides; moderately wide; the supra-orbital arch visibly developed.
    • Fronto-nasal depression (Stop): Very notorious.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Strongly pigmented corresponding to coat color; well open nostrils.
    • Snout: Long, broad, strong and deep. Slightly convex muzzle.
    • Lips: Thick, adjacent and not hanging. Good pigmentation corresponding to the color of the hair.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Big teeth. Strong JAWS, with an even and complete scissor bite, that is to say that the upper incisors fall exactly in front of the lower ones, the teeth being implanted perpendicular to the jaws. The dental formula consists of 42 parts.

    EYES: as dark as possible, neither bulging nor sunken, with a lively and alert expression. Well adjoining eyelids, with well-pigmented edges.

    EARS: Medium-sized, high and wide implantation, in the twisted.

    Neck:

    Medium length, heavily muscled; slightly arched topline, clean bottom line.

    Body:

    • top line: Straight and slightly drooping. Cross: notorious.
    • Back: Strong, well muscled. Loins: Short, widths, muscular.
    • Rump: Long and wide, slightly droopy and well muscled. wide pelvis.
    • Breast : Broad and deep, with well-known sill and the sternum reaching as far back as possible. Well arched ribs.
    • bottom line: Dry, forming a graceful arc back; slightly tucked abdomen.

    Tail:

    Following the back line, preferably carried horizontally or slightly upwards, without looking steep. Neither too thick nor too thin. For use in hunting, the tail is conveniently shortened. (In those countries where the law prohibits amputation, the tail can appear natural: should reach to the hock and be carried slightly saber-shaped).

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Seen from the front, straight and parallel; seen from the sides, well positioned under the body. The distance from the floor to the elbows should be about the same as the distance from the elbows to the withers.
    • Shoulder: Shoulder blade tilted and directed backwards, heavily muscled. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
    • Arm: as long as possible, dry, good muscular.
    • Elbows: Adjacent to the body, without being twisted in or out, with good angulation between the arm and forearm. Forearm: Dried, perpendicular, strong bone.
    • carpal joint: Strong.
    • Metacarpus: Moderately forward leaning.
    • Previous feet: Oval, closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. Parallel position without turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Seen from behind, straight and parallel, with good knee and hock angulations. Strong bones.
    • Thighs: Long, broad and muscular, with good angulation between
    • pelvis and thigh.
    • Knee: Strong, with good angulation between thigh and leg. Legs: long, muscular and sinewy.
    • Hock: Strong.
    • Metatarsus: Short, perpendicular position.
    • Hind feet: Oval, well closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. parallel position, no turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

    Movement:

    Large, with good previous tread and good push; movement of the fore and hind limbs straight and parallel; distinguished bearing.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Tight, well adherent, no formation of wrinkles and folds.

    Fur: Wire-haired (wire), dense and tight. The outer shell is about 2 to 4 cm length. With a dense internal waterproof fleece. Body contours should not be hidden under longer fur. The hair, Due to its hardness and density, it should offer good protection against inclement weather and against injuries.. The lower parts of the extremities, as well as the chest and abdomen must have shorter and yet dense hair. The head and ears have shorter and denser hair., but no softer. Highlighted eyebrows and a noticeable beard, not very long and with even harder hair, increase the energetic expression of the face.

    Color:

    • speckled brown, with or without plates.
    • splattered black, with or without plates
    • Brown with or without white marking on the chest.
    • light roan (mixture of dominant white with brown or black hairs).

      Other colors are not acceptable.



    Size and weight:

    cross height:

    • Males 61 - 68 cm..
    • females 57 - 64 cm..


    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.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Short snout, thin or pointed.
    • weak bite.
    • very loose eyelids.
    • Overturned or convex back.
    • Markedly overbuilt dog.
    • Obviously twisted elbows in or out.
    • Cow hocks, very close together or clubbed legs both in static and in movement. continuous amble step, walking or jogging, numb or stumbling.
    • thin cloak, insufficient undercoat.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • weak temper, not stable to shot or shy; aggressiveness, restless temper, dog biting out of fear.
    • Upper or lower prognathism, twisted bite. Missing teeth except PM 1; canine tips too close together.
    • Entropion or ectropion, different colored eyes.
    • Without birth tail or with stump, twisted tail.
    • wrong pigmentation.


    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. Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehhund Drahthaar (English).
    2. Chien d’arrêt allemand à poil long (French).
    3. auch Deutsch-Drahthaar (German).
    4. Drahthaar (Portuguese).
    5. Braco Alemán de Pelo Duro (español).

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    Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers
    Eslovaquia FCI 320 . Braque Type

    Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers

    The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers in an obedient and easy to train dog.

    Content

    History

    The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers is a relatively new breed. It dates back to the end of the decade of 1950, in Czechoslovakia after World War II and is believed to have been developed using the Weimaraner, the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Cesky Fousek.

    At any given time, the Slovaks who developed the breed asked the Club Weimaraner from Germany to recognize this dog under the name of Rough-haired Weimaraner, but the request was rejected.

    The resulting dog is a true wonder, that combines the talents of a hunting dog (on the plains, in the woods and in the water), a working dog and a companion dog. Adapts to all climates.

    Photo: Slovakian Wire-haired Pointing Dog by Ing. Urban Michal (breeders HP), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

    Physical characteristics

    The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers it's a tall braco, solidly built and not too heavy. This breed is bred to be a working dog, with nobility in its forms. Tail is cut to half length when permitted by law. It stands rather high, worn at rest and in horizontal action. The eyes are almond-shaped, amber, with a clever expression. In puppies and young dogs, are blue. Dropped ears sit above the eye, they are rounded and not too long.

    Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers
    «Braco eslovaco de pelo duro» durante la exhibición de perros en Rybnik – Stone, Poland

    The undercoat consists of a short, fine down that normally falls off in summer. The top layer is about 4 cm long, hard, straight and well laid. At the bottom of the muzzle, hairs are longer and softer and form a mustache. above the eyes, are more pronounced and are obliquely erect. The forehead and occiput are covered with short, hard hair. They are short and soft on the ears. The tail is well provided with hair, but it is not brushed. El color básico es «gris»: is a sand shaded with brown. White markings are allowed on the tips of the legs and on the chest. Smaller or larger dark spots can mark gray. There is also a speckled coat.

    Character and skills

    The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers described in the FCI standard as easy to train and compliant. They are selected for their work characteristics as Pointer dogs. They hunt on the plains, forests and water. They work mainly after the shot, searching and recovering the game.

    The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers it's animated, happy and eager to please. He has a lot of energy and is very intelligent., but gets bored easily. This can sometimes make training a bit difficult., and should work to make training sessions fun, interesting and not very long. They need a steady and consistent hand in disciplining with structure and limits.. Harsh words or physical punishment should be avoided. They have a strong bond with their families, and may develop separation anxiety without proper conditioning.

    the Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers they are the happiest doing things with their owner. This makes the breed a great candidate as a canine companion for owners who love walks., cycling or jogging. It is imperative that they have opportunities to run free, preferably in a fenced area, since his hunting instinct is very strong, and the dog will not be able to resist the urge to chase the prey.

    Health

    The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers it is a generally healthy breed, and responsible breeders examine their breeders for health conditions such as elbow and hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and cataracts.

    Grooming

    The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers requires only a minimum of grooming to maintain its good condition. Wiping them with a damp cloth is usually sufficient between baths.. Using a grooming glove or comb on your coat during the fall season can help keep the amount of hair shedding in your home down.. Toenails should be trimmed every four weeks. A dental care regimen should start at an early age to avoid problems later in life.

    Characteristics "Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers" 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 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type
    • ​KCgundog
    • AKCGroup: Foundation Stock Service

    FCI breed standard "Slovakian Wirehaired Pointers"

    Origin:
    Slovakia

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    06.01.1995

    Use:

    Pointing Dogs.



    General appearance:

    Este es un animal de fuerza moderada. Aunque es un perro de trabajo, su apariencia es noble. El color de la capa externa de pelos es « gris » y el pelo es duro. Debe ser apto para el trabajo en la planicie, en el bosque y en el agua y sobre todo para el trabajo después del disparo, para buscar y traer la caza herida. Es un perro obediente y fácil de entrenar.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTION :
    La correlación entre la altura a la cruz y la longitud del tronco debe ser 10:9 in males and 10:8 in females. Este animal debe estar sólidamente constituido, pero no de apariencia tosca.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Debe ser apto para el trabajo en la planicie, en el bosque y en el agua y sobre todo para el trabajo después del disparo, para buscar y traer la caza herida. Es un perro obediente y fácil de entrenar.

    Head:

    It's quite long, thin, sin pliegues en la piel y guarda proporción con el cuerpo.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : Tiene forma rectangular; las arcadas superciliares deben ser pronunciadas; el surco frontal es visible. La protuberancia occipital es palpable al tacto.
    • Depression links (Stop) : Moderately inclined (unos 45°).

    facial region:

    • Truffle : Es grande y de color oscuro. The Windows are wide open.
    • Snout : Tiene aproximadamente la misma longitud que el cráneo. Es alto y ancho. The nasal helm is straight.
    • Lips : Moderately developed. Están bien pegados y son de color oscuro.
    • Jaws / Teeth : Mandíbula uniforme y robusta. Los dientes están bien desarrollados. The joint is in the form of scissors.

    Eyes : Tienen forma almendrada y están bien hundidos en las órbitas. Son de color ámbar y de expresión inteligente. En los cachorros y los perros jóvenes son de color azul. Los párpados son oscuros.

    Ears : Son de longitud conveniente y insertadas por encima de la región del ojo. La raíz es ancha y las puntas son redondas.

    Neck:

    Is medium length, delgado, sin pliegues en la piel. Es bien musculoso y se presenta alto en la región de la cruz.

    Body:

    • top line: As a whole, el perro es bien compacto y más bien voluminoso. La espalda es recta y el cuello está insertado alto. El perro lleva la cabeza erguida.
    • Cross : Es bien pronunciada y está bien unida con la espalda.
    • Back : Straight, well muscled. Solid, muy ligeramente inclinada hacia atrás.
    • Rump : Es ancha y bastante larga, no es demasiado alta o muy oblicua.
    • Breast : Es bastante largo y ancho. Tiene forma ovalada y guarda proporción con el resto del cuerpo. Desciende hasta los codos. Las costillas son bien ceñidas y el antepecho está bien desarrollado.
    • Belly and flanks : Son moderadamente retraídos.

    Tail:

    Es moderadamente gruesa y de inserción más bien alta. When the dog is at rest, la lleva hacia abajo y cuando está en acción, la lleva en dirección horizontal. La cola es bien peluda, pero no en forma de cepillo. Está recortada a la mitad de su longitud.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS : As a whole, they are well developed. Vistos de frente o de perfil, son aplomados.

    • Shoulder : Well developed and muscular. El omóplato es oblicuo.
    • Ángulo escápulo-humeral : Es de 110°.
    • Ángulo del codo : Es de 135°.Antebrazo : Vertical, delgado y de musculatura marcada.
    • Carpo : Es casi vertical.Metacarpo : Bastante grueso, relativamente corto y casi vertical.
    • Front feet : They are round, the fingers are well together and arched. Las uñas y las almohadillas son oscuras. Las uñas de los dedos internos deben ser eliminadas.

    LATER MEMBERS : En conjunto y vistos de perfil, son bien angulados. Seen from the back, they are leaden.

    • Thighs : Son bastante largos, wide and well muscled.
    • Lame-femoral angle : De 80° a 85°
    • Ángulo fémoro-tibial (knee) : Entre 125° y 130°.
    • Leg : Wide, bastante larga y bien musculosa.
    • Hock angle : Entre 125° y 135°.
    • Metatarsus : Es casi vertical.
    • Rear feet : They are round, the fingers are well together and arched. Las uñas y las almohadillas son oscuras. Los espolones deben ser eliminados.

    Movement:

    Es equilibrado y ágil. Durante el trabajo en la planicie, el perro galopa.

    Mantle

    SKIN : No es muy gruesa. Es elástica y sin pliegues. Su color es gris.

    HAIR : La capa interna de pelos se presenta en forma de un vello corto y fino. Lo muda por lo general durante el verano. La capa externa de pelos mide unos 4 cm.; el pelo es duro, smooth and stuck. Los pelos que están debajo del hocico son más largos y más suaves y forman una barba. Por encima de los ojos los pelos son más marcados y se presentan de forma oblicua. La frente y el occipucio están cubiertos de pelos cortos y duros. Son cortos y suaves sobre las orejas. The tail is very thick.

    COLOR : El color de base es el arena sombreado de castaño (se le llama « gris »), con variedades más claras o más oscuras, con o sin marcas blancas en las extremidades y en el pecho. También « gris » con manchas más o menos grandes y eventualmente moteado.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross : It is of 62 – 68 cm in males and 57 – 64 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..

    SERIOUS FAULTS

    • Aspecto tosco y falta de elegancia.
    • Cabeza demasiado grande.
    • Orejas muy largas o muy gruesas.
    • Espalda convexa.
    • Pelo muy largo o sedoso.
    • Pelo muy corto, sin barba.
    • Color demasiado claro, tirando a blancuzco.
    • Size too big or too small, con relación a lo establecido por el estándar.

    MISS PLAYOFFS

    Aggressive or fearful dog.
    Todos los defectos anatómicos, tales como el prognatismo superior o inferior, entropion, ectropion, posición irregular de las extremidades.
    Cualquier otro color de base que no sea el « gris » (color arena sombreado de castaño).
    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. Slovak Rough-haired Pointer, Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer (English).
    2. (Nom d’origine : Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac), Griffon d’Arrêt Slovaque à poil dur (French).
    3. SHS, Slovenský hrubosrstý stavač (German).
    4. Braco eslovaco de pêlo duro, (em eslovaco: Slovenský hrubosrsty stavac) (Portuguese).
    5. Grifón de muestra eslovaco de pelo duro (español).