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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Autralia FCI 351. Sennenhund Dogs

Origin: Australia
Character: protector and companion
Weight: 18 to 26 kg
Height: 43 to 51 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 years

Stumpy Tail

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is always alert, vigilant and obedient, although he distrusts strangers.

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History

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has a long history in Australia, where he was carefully bred to drive cattle in the early 19th century.

As for the true founder of the breed, there are actually two versions:

  • The first quotes a certain Thomas Simpson Hall, who crossed sheepdogs from the north of England, the Smithfields, with Dingoes, the native canines of Australia, creating the first Australian cattle dog known as "Hall's Foot Dog" (towards 1830).
  • In the second version, a rancher from New South Wales named Bathurst Timmins crossed a Smithfield with the Dingo in 1830. The babies, short tailed red dogs, They became known as the "Timmins Biters".

These dogs were great to work with., but it turned out they were too harsh on the cattle. Had to make another cross. introduced a Smooth Collie Blue Merle and the result was the creation of an excellent all-terrain, the ancestor of the current Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog.

The Smithfield brought the natural short tail, the Dingo the color red and the ability to naturally accept the harsh conditions of the remote Australian outback. Last, the blue color comes from Smooth Collie Blue Merle, which was also known as the German Coolie.

In general, Shorttails were bred in the vast rural areas of Australia and only a small number were entered in the studbooks..

Physical characteristics

The Stumpy it is a medium sized working dog, well proportioned and square in profile. The breed has two colors: blue and red. The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog may not have tan markings. The Stumpy should be clean and tight and has a tough, robust appearance. Is never fat, but he must be well muscled, to be able to withstand long periods of hard work.

Character and skills

The Stumpy has a natural aptitude for work and livestock control. Is loyal, brave and above all devoted to its owner, but can be reserved with strangers. Always attentive, vigilant and obedient, and it must be capable of being handled on the show floor.

Education

This breed does not tolerate isolation or neglect; craves family, activity and training. Unless the Stumpy stay physically and mentally active, it will become destructive and unruly.

The ideal owner of a Stumpy is a committed dog owner, active and experienced. This is not a part time breed. Early socialization with dogs and people is recommended to achieve a complete companion. Training and strong leadership are essential.

As a thinking dog, the Stumpy compensate for any weaknesses in leadership by ranking highest in the pack. Firm" does not mean "hard"; the eagerness of Stumpy for pleasing him means that constancy, reinforcement and reward will go much further than punishment.

Grooming

In terms of grooming, the maintenance of Stumpy It is low. A weekly brushing is all you need and a bath when necessary. But, in terms of exercise, the Stumpy it is high maintenance. It is an incredibly intelligent breed with high energy levels.; and a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog gets bored, find ways to entertain yourself, like digging holes or pulling laundry.

Health

In general, the Stumpy it is a relatively healthy and robust breed. In the race there can be Prcd-PRA; this disease causes progressive loss of vision, although there is a DNA test. ARP does not form (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) can only be identified through an eye exam, not through a DNA test. It is recommended that an ophthalmologist examine the players. There may be deafness, for which there is a BAER test. A score of the hip and elbow should also be performed to identify any dysplasia..

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  • – FCI – Group 1: Section: 2 Sennenhund Dogs. โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Australian National Kennel Council Toy โ“˜

FCI breed standard Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

FCIFCI - Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Pastor

Alternative names:

1. Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Stumpy, Stumpy Tailed Heeler (English).
2. Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog (French).
3. Stumpy (German).
4. (em inglรชs: Australian stumpy tail cattle dog) (Portuguese).
5. Stumpy (espaรฑol).

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Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
Eslovaquia FCI 332 . Sheepdogs

Origin: Czechia, Slovakia
Character: Active, tough and disciplined.
Weight: 20 - 26 Kg
Height: 65 cm.
Life expectancy: 13 - 16 years

Czechoslovakian Wolf Dog

Not a dog fit for everyone.

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History

The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog It has its origin in the crossing experiments between the "Carpathian Wolf" and the German Shepherd carried out in the former Czechoslovak Socialist Republic from 1955 under the supervision of the SR. Karel Hartl, a renowned Czech cynologist and breeder. The scientific objective of these experiments was to determine the characteristics of these hybrids. (physical appearance, behavior, utility, fertility…), while the military tried to create a breed with the strength of the wolf and the docility of the dog, that could be used as an attack dog.

The first births took place in 1958 at the border guard kennel in Libejovice, in the south of the country. Brita the wolf and the German Shepherd Cezar z Brezoveho Haje gave birth to 5 Puppies: Brent, Berta, Bono, Betty y Bessy.

Betty was selected to continue the line at the Libejovice kennel, while his sister Berta was sent to the Samorin kennel (now Malacky) with the same goal. Their pups were used as patrol dogs by border guards, confirming that these hybrids were healthy, functional and fertile.

After this initial success, the Brita Wolf was able to mate again with a new male German Shepherd named Kurt z Vaclavky. Like this, in 1960, Defender, Bigan, Trophy, Bill and Bima were born in the Libejovice kennel. The male Bikar was chosen to be sent to the Pohranicni kennel in Slovakia to continue this second lineage.

The experiment stopped at 1965, not without some success: hybrids were able to reproduce, socialize with humans and be trained for different tasks. At the end of the experiment, 16 of these dogs remained in the care of the army, While 18 were given to civil breeders.

Then new lines were created, as..:

– Astra (female german shepherd dog) and Argo (Carpathian wolf male) in 1968;
– Lejdy (female Carpathian wolf) y Boyar from Schotterhof (male german shepherd) in 1972;
– Urta with the Guardian Guard (third generation hybrid female) and Sarik (male Carpathian wolf) in 1974;
– Xela with the Guardian Guard (third generation female hybrid) and Sarik (Carpathian wolf male) in 1983.

Name "Czechoslovakian WolfdogยปIt seems to have become common to designate these hybrids already in the decade of 1960, but it wasn't until 1982 that the efforts of Mr.. Karel Hartl were finally officially rewarded when this new breed was recognized by the Czechoslovakian Dog Breeders Committee, the canine organization of reference in the country.

It developed quite quickly and to 1991 not less than 1552 Czechoslovakian wolfhounds were entered in the national register of pedigree dogs.

In 1999, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog was recognized by the Fรฉdรฉration Cynologique Internationale (FCI).

In the news, are mainly found in Central Europe, but its popularity is growing rapidly in various Western European countries such as Italy, Germany, Spain and France. In France, for example, little more than 3.000 representatives of the breed have registered with the LOF (Book of French Origins) between 2010 and 2016, and the trend is increasing. His growing renown leads him to the gates of 10 Most popular dog breeds in France.

On the other hand, the Czechoslovak Wolf dog has not actually crossed the English Channel: it is only one of the breeds recognized by the Kennel Club, the British organization of reference, and the FCI only has one approved kennel in the whole country.

In United States, the AKC (American Kennel Club) partially recognizes it from 2001: their representatives can participate in competitions organized under the aegis of the organization, but they cannot register in the breed dog registry. On the other hand, the UKC (United Kennel Club) fully recognizes it, and has been doing it since 2006. It also, in 2011 an official breed club was established (el Czechoslovakian Vlcak Club of America). There are currently some 200 specimens in american territory.

Physical characteristics

It is a dog of strong constitution, medium-sized and rectangular in structure. It is similar to the wolf in constitution, movement, colors, cloak and mask. The head, symmetrical and well muscled, is shaped like a truncated wedge. the eyes are small, macaroons, amber, with well-attached eyelids.
Ears are erect, thin, triangular and short. The tail is implanted high, but it hangs straight. When the dog is excited, lifts it up in a sickle.

Fur: The coat is straight and adherent. In winter it has a very dense undercoat.
Color: From yellowish gray to silver gray, with characteristic white mask.
Size: Males measure at least 65 cm.. the females, minimal 60 cm..

Character and skills

The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog he is very devoted to his family, including children. But, their rather dominant nature can be problematic for young people. In any case, it is important to socialize him from an early age and never leave a young child alone with a dog, regardless of race.

He is also sociable with his companions and other pets who live under the same roof., since he is used to their presence relatively early. On the other hand, woe to the cats, small dogs and other rodents that are unfamiliar to you and would have the bad idea to venture into your territory, or that they will meet during a walk: his hunting instincts were then all chances to regain the advantage.

It also, he is as affectionate with his entourage as he mistrusts strangers: there is also necessary an education and socialization of the puppy started from an early age to avoid any later problem.

Having a highly developed sense of hierarchy, He must face as soon as possible with his "herd leader", who should show their dog his place in the family hierarchy . The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog he is a dog that cannot stand loneliness, greatly preferring to live in the company of their pack, that is, his family. You are very likely to be unhappy if you have to be alone for long periods of time and are at risk of running away to join your family, or to feel excluded from the "pack" and lose confidence in his master.

It also, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog it is a very durable and active breed of dog, able to accompany his master even over very long distances that can exceed even those of a marathon, and whatever the weather conditions. In fact, being able to exercise daily is necessary for your physical and psychological well-being, and allows to avoid the risk of damage caused by the dog . It is an ideal companion for a sports lover who would like to, for example, jogging with your dog , go hiking with your dog or even ride a bike with your dog.. On the other hand, even more than for any other race, your handler should make sure to always be out front and thus show your dog who is the โ€œleader of the packโ€ .

On the other hand, a person who prefers to spend his free time in front of a screen or immersed in a book is exposed to some difficulties if he thinks about adopting a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog …

It also, by needing space, the latter is not a recommended breed of dog in apartments : it is much better to have a house with a garden. It is not uncommon to see him playing and sleeping there whatever the weather: it's not very hard, and is able to perfectly withstand bad weather. On the other hand, it is recommended that said garden be perfectly fenced, to avoid the risk of the dog escaping and wandering on public roads.

The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog very little, if he barks. But when it does, it is impossible not to notice: similar to his ancestors the wolves , its howl is loud and can be heard over long distances. Daily, when you need to express yourself, opt for other means, like moans and grunts .

Like this, this loyal and active dog will make a firm human companion happiness, sporty and available, but it is not recommended for people who have never had dogs before or who are often absent. In fact, the majority of failed adoptions are due to the fact that the human has not known how to impose himself as "leader of the pack" and / or has not been sufficiently available and active for his partner.

Last, It should be remembered that this recent breed of dog is still under construction, so excessively fearful or aggressive subjects may appear.

Price "Czechoslovak Wolf Dog"

The price of a puppy Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is of some 1250 to 1500 EUR.

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    • FCI breed standard Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

    FCIFCI - Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
    		Dog

    Alternative names:

    1. Czechoslovak Vlcak (English).
    2. ฤŒeskoslovenskรฝ vlฤiak (French).
    3. tschechisch ฤeskoslovenskรฝ vlฤรกk, slowakisch ฤeskoslovenskรฝ vlฤiak (German).
    4. ฤŒeskoslovenskรฝ vlฤรกk (Portuguese).
    5. ฤŒeskoslovenskรฝ vlฤรกk, PLC (espaรฑol).

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    Czechoslovakian Wolfdog by UsernameNotInUse / CC BY-SA

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    Bergamasco – Bergamasco Shepherd
    Italia FCI 194 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: Italy
    Character: Obedient
    Weight: 32 to 38 kg
    Height: 50 to 56 cm..
    Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

    The Shepherd Bergamasco It is never aggressive despite the fact that it is a good guardian of the House

    Bergamasco

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    History

    The Bergamasco It is a breed of dog originating in the Italian Alps, used as a herding dog. Its appearance recalls to the of the Komondor (hungarian dog).

    This breed comes from contact with dogs of nomadic shepherds and their flocks that came from East to West. The Pastor's Ancestors Bergamasco They are located in the area of โ€‹โ€‹the Alps, an ideal area to display their characteristics.

    Since 1300 the use of these dogs is determined by herding herds of sheep typical of Bergamo. In the four centuries that followed, The Shepherd Bergamasco, has increased with the expansion of sheep farming. After 1700, However, After a gradual reduction of the pastoral activity, This race began to decrease its population, to almost extinction during the two world wars.

    In 1890 The breed is still called "mountain dog" and, in 1949 the company of lovers of the Pastor is founded Bergamasco. A few years later, Finally formalized the name: Bergamasco.

    Physical characteristics

    The tail is thick and strong at the base, Tuning towards the tip. Is covered with hard hair slightly wavy. Allowed colors are all shades of black (not bright), even with grey spots. The color should be determined from the root of the hair, because the part of Tufts often form different tones.

    The coat is very abundant, long, wavy, rough texture (goat) at the front of the trunk, of wool (sheep) the other half, less hard in the head.

    The eyes are large, more or less dark, with eyelids slightly oval. The ears are upright, but they fall in the last two thirds. The length of the muzzle is equal to the skull. As a whole it is large and parallelepiped in shape.. The skull is wide and slightly convex between the ears. Feet are oval-shaped, with toes well arched and closed.

    Did you know??

    The mat coat of the Bergamasco it is to protect him from bad weather and from predators that he might have to drive away in defense of his flock.

    Character and skills

    He has a temper, obedient and responsive, is a very versatile dog, their ability to learn and to decide, along with the inborn patience, make it a dog suitable for various uses. The family is identified as his flock, and to be a sheep dog, likes to keep everyone together. It will always be aware of the Group.

    It is a great companion, for adults and children, to those who consider their puppies (the weak family part), and you care them with much more attention. It is very Protector, but nothing possessive. It is never aggressive despite the fact that it is a good guardian of the House, effective to deter, but not to be dangerous.

    Observations

    As a recommendation, It is important to care for their fur because they are many knots, and so it is good to styling it with the hands to untangle. We recommend bathing but let it dry in the Sun. It has one of the robes that needs less maintenance, to weights of appearances.

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    FCI breed standard "Bergamasco – Bergamasco Shepherd"

    Origin:
    Italy

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    27.11.1989.

    Use:

    Shepherd dog.



    General appearance:

    Pastor "Bergamasco" is a medium-sized dog, rustic looking, with abundant fur over the entire body, strong, but well proportioned. Its general appearance is that of a dog of medium proportions whose body tends to be a square. It is harmonic, so much for the dimension (heterometry = normal relationships between size and different parts of the body), as per the profiles (Alloidism = concordance between head and body profiles).



    Behavior / temperament:

    The role of the Pastor "Bergamasco" it's about driving and tending the herd, work for which he shows an excellent disposition thanks to his vigilance, concentration and psychological balance. His faculty of learning and determination, combined with his restraint and patience make him an excellent watchdog and companion dog, suitable for the most diverse uses. Establishes, also a close relationship with man.

    Head:

    The length of the muzzle is equal to the length of the skull. In its parallelepipedic set the head appears large. The skin should not be thick, but well applied to the underlying tissues, and without forming wrinkles.

    Cranial region:
  • Skull: The skull is wide and slightly convex between the ears, it is also broad and rounded in the region of the forehead. The superior longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel. The length of the skull is equal to that of the muzzle. Its width should not exceed half the length of the head. The bumps on the forehead are developed, both longitudinally, how cross; the zygomatic arches are well marked. The middle suture?frontal (the methodical) is marked, occipital protuberance is observable and protruding.
  • Stop: The stop has a uniform but pronounced slope due to the marked bones of the nose and forehead, frontal bumps and brow ridges.

    • facial region:

    • Truffle: In line with the snout with the upper profile curved, wide open windows, wet, fresh and big. Profile view should not be protruding. The color of the truffle is black.
    • Snout : It progressively tapers to its extreme and the lateral faces converge slightly, so that it is not pointed, but truncated, with the inside face rather flat. Its length is equal to the length of the skull. Its width, measured at mid-length it reaches approximately the 50% its length.
      The height of the muzzle should not be less than half its length. The upper profile of the muzzle, traced by the profile of the nasal bridge, it is rectilinear.
      The lower profile of the muzzle is not determined by the lip, but for the jaw. Because of this conformation, the corner of the mouth does not fall.; the muzzle is well cleft, so that the corner of the mouth is at the level of an imaginary vertical drawn from the outer corner of the eye. The profile of the lower jaw is more or less rectilinear.
    • Lips : Fine and not very outstanding, They separate under the bridge of the nose, drawing a very open arc that forms a third of a circle.; in this way the teeth of the jaw are barely covered. The edges of the lips are well pigmented.
    • Jaws : The body and the lower and upper maxillary branches are well developed and broad..
      Teeth : Whites; the denture is complete and well developed, incisors are aligned regularly. The joint is in the form of scissors.
    • Cheeks : Little prominent.
    • Eyes : So big; neither bulging nor sunken, iris darker or lighter than brown, depending on the color of the coat. Placed forward; his expression is soft, serene and attentive. The shape of the eyelid is slightly oval and the angle of the eyelid to the horizontal is only slightly oblique. Eyelids fit tightly over the eye, edge of the eyelids pigmented black, the eyelashes are particularly long so that they can lift the hair that falls from the forehead over the eyes.
    • Ears : High insertion; they are semi-fallen, that is to say, that only the terminal thirds up to the rounded tip are falls. When the dog is attentive the ear stands slightly at the base. Its shape is triangular. The length of the ear is between 11 and 13 cm., its width is 6,5 to 8 cm.. Features a wide base, that in the back extends to the ligament that goes from the head to the neck, while the front reaches the middle of the skull. The limb is slightly rounded. On the ears the hair is somewhat wavy and soft, while at the tip it ends in bangs.

    Neck:

    The upper profile is slightly convex. The neck is slightly shorter than the head; in effect, in extension does not exceed 80% of head length. Neck perimeter, measured at half its length, must be at least twice its length. The skin should never be flaccid, therefore there should be no trace of a double chin. Hair must be thick.

    Body:

    • top line : The withers stand out quite a bit from the rectilinear dorsal profile. The lumbar region has some convexity and the rump is slightly oblique.
    • Cross : Tall and long. The neck harmoniously joins the trunk.
    • Back : Rectilinear, well muscled and wide, its length reaches around 30% the height at the withers. The lumbar region is well connected to the line of the back and the croup. The length of the lumbar region reaches around the 20% the height at the withers, in this way it is much shorter than the dorsal region. The breadth of the lumbar region is roughly equal to its length; the musculature of the entire region is well developed.
    • Rump : Wide, robust, well muscled and oblique, with a tilt of the 30% under the horizontal; its transverse width, between the two haunches, must reach 1/7 the height at the withers.
    • Breast : It must be wide, well arched, descending to the level of the elbows. Its perimeter (measured behind the elbows) surpasses the 25% the height at the withers. Its transverse diameter must reach 30% the height at the withers. The depth and height of the chest should reach the 50% the height at the withers.
    • bottom line : Starting from the sternum, the lower profile rises very slightly towards the belly, which is therefore low. The length of the flanks must correspond to that of the lumbar region, which is short. The depression of the flanks is minimal.

    Tail:

    Located in the lower third of the rump, thick and strong at the base and gradually tapering towards the tip. Covered with slightly wavy goat hair type hair. The length of the tail often reaches the hock when the dog is standing; preferably it should be shorter. At rest the tail is carried in the shape of a saber, that is, hanging in the first two thirds, with the final third slightly curved. In action the dog wags his flag tail, sideways.

    Tips

    Former members
  • Forearm : This one is vertical, its length is at least equal to that of the arm. Musculature and bones are well developed.
  • Carpi : Extends the vertical line of the forearm. Has great mobility, he is thin, with a clearly protruding fish bone.
  • Metacarpus : It must be slim and highly mobile. Seen from the front, must be located in the same vertical plane as the forearm. Seen in profile it is a bit oblique at the front.
  • Pie : Oval (hare foot) with well-knit and arched fingers. Strong nails, curvy and pigmented. The footpads are dark in color.

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    As a whole, these adapt well to the size of the dog. Legs are normal, both seen in profile, as from behind.

    • Thigh : It is long, width, good muscular, with a slightly convex trailing edge. Its length exceeds about 30% the height at the withers, and its width the 75% its length. The opening of the coxofemoral angle varies between 100 and 105 degrees.
    • Leg : Strong bones and fine muscles, leg groove is well marked. Leg length reaches around 1/3 the height at the withers. Its inclination above the horizontal is about 55 degrees.
    • Knee : It is well plumb in the line of the extremity and is not deviated either inwards or outwards.. The femoral angle?tibial is open and measures between 130 and 135 degrees.
    • Hock : The lateral faces of the hock should be very wide. The distance from the point of the hock to the ground should not be less than 25% the height at the withers. The aperture of the tibiotarsian joint angle varies between 140 and 145 degrees.
    • Metatarsus : Its length reaches a 15% the height at the withers, if measured separately; if on the contrary it is calculated from the tip of the calcaneus, its length is equal to that of the hock. Your direction must be vertical. Any dewclaws that eventually appear should be removed.
    • Pie : It must have the same characteristics as the front foot


    Movement:

    The step must be agile and long; the trot, quite elongated and resistant, is the preferred move. Thanks to its conformation, the dog can easily go at a running gallop, movement that is able to maintain for a long time.

    Mantle

    • Skin : It should be fine all over the body, but especially in the ears and in the forelimbs; must be well applied to the body. The neck should not have a double chin and the head should not have wrinkles. The color of the mucous membranes and the third eyelid must be black.
    • Fur : Very abundant, long and of different texture depending on the region. Its texture is rough (goat hair) particularly on the front of the trunk. From the middle of the chest towards the back, and on all limbs, the hair tends to form tufts or is already organized into tufts depending on the age of the dog; these strands must come out of the upper part of the dorsal region and fall on the lateral planes of the trunk. On the head the hair is less coarse and covers the eyes. The hair should be evenly distributed over the extremities, forming soft locks that reach to the ground, resembling a kind of pilaster on the front and tufts on the back, although without forming bangs. Underlying hair is so short that the skin is not easily visible. It should be soft to the touch.
    • Color : Uniform gray, with gray spots in all possible shades, ranging from delicate and moderate gray, to a lighter or darker shade, until reaching black. Isabela and light reddish shades are accepted. A solid black coat is acceptable if it is truly dull (it's gone). Solid white fur is not allowed. White spots are tolerated when their surface does not exceed one fifth of the total surface of the coat.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross : For males the ideal height at the withers is 60 cm., with a tolerance of 2 cm more or less. for females, is of 56 cm., with the same tolerance of 2 cm more or less.

    Weight :

    • Males : 32 to 38 kg.
    • females : 26 to 32 kg.


    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

    These modalities apply equally to dogs with very small heads and those with permanent amble..

    ELIMINATING fAULTS :
    • Convergent or divergent craniofacial axes.
    • Accentuated mandibular prognathism which causes disfigurement. Bilateral strabismus.
    • Partial depigmentation of the nose.
    • Size that exceeds to a greater or lesser degree the margins indicated by the standard
    • Trumpet-shaped tail.


    Disqualifying fouls :
    • Aggressive or fearful dog.
    • Total depigmentation of the nose.
    • Clearly bulging or concave nasal bridge.
    • Total bilateral depigmentation of the eyelids.
    • Eyes of different colour (even if it's only one).
    • Jaws : prognatismo superior.
    • Tail absence, brachyurism, tail that curls over the back.
    • Coat color : the white surpasses 1/5 of the total area.
    • Skin : total depigmentation at the edge of the lips.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



    N.B.:

    Males should have two normal-appearing testicles., fully descended into the scrotum.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Bergamasco Shepherd Dog, Bergamasco Sheepdog, Bergamasco (English).
    2. Cane da pastore bergamasco (French).
    3. Cane da pastore Bergamasco (German).
    4. (em italiano: Cane de pastore Bergamasco) (Portuguese).
    5. Pastor de Bergamasco (espaรฑol).

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    Portuguese Sheepdog (Cรฃo da Serra de Aires)
    Portugal FCI 93 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: Portugal
    Character: Protector and guardian
    Weight: 12 to 18 Kg
    Height: 42 to 55 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

    Perro de pastor portuguรฉs

    The Portuguese Sheepdog has an excellent herd instinct, always ready to take care of the goats

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    History

    The Portuguese Sheepdog has nearly 100 years.

    This hairy, use livestock and guardian of the plains of the Portugal South may descend from the Berger de Brie, imported by the conde de Castro Guimarรฃes and which in turn bred with local mountain dogs.

    Despite the similarities with the Berger de Brie and the Catalan Sheepdog, there is no reliable evidence to suggest a direct line of descent.

    During the greater part of the last century, the Portuguese Sheepdog was the companion of the shepherds in southern Portugal, but in the Decade of 1970 was almost extinct.

    Fortunately, the beauty of your fur and your docile predisposition came to knowledge of the breeders. Today, many owners in Portugal are owners of this breed and their future is assured..

    Although he is practically unknown outside his native country, This dog of woolly appearance is a class dog, worthy of greater international recognition.
    Owners say these โ€œcuteโ€ little dogs, nicknamed for their peculiar appearance and picturesque expression, have been part of farming and family life for a very long time. As with many working breeds, the ability to work was more important than the appearance, and the standard was not set up to 1930.

    Recognition: CKC, FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA

    Physical characteristics

    The fur of the < is long and smooth, with a light ripple. Do not have a background layer.

    The colors We accept yellow, the brown, the fawn to red and more or less stained gray with red fire. There may be greater or lesser amount of white hairs scattered around the mantle, but never forming stains, except in the chest.

    The previous tips they are symmetrically covered with long hair.
    It has a beard that gives a mature look. The eyes they are round and dark, with a friendly expression. The ears moderate size usually hang on the sides of the cheeks, Although sometimes clipped. Clipping is prohibited in some European countries. Their feet are particularly adaptable to difficult terrain. Their legs they are strong and their chest deep.

    Males can measure of 45 to 55 cm., while females measure of 42 to 52 cm.. The weight must be between 12 and 18 kg.

    The hair is longer on the head giving these dogs a curious and messy bangs.
    It has a head wide and robust, with a prominent nose and strong jaw. The tail, very close from the base, the high boot, it reaches the Hock and tapered.

    Their life expectancy is of 12-13 years.

    Character and skills

    The Portuguese Sheepdog It is one of the smartest Sheepdogs. This is a great dog, joyful, happy and always ready to work. Very loyal, and paired with their own town.

    The Portuguese Sheepdog needs a well-balanced training. It has a above average intelligence and learns quickly and easily, but he can be stubborn and dominant if they feel that their owners do not have the same mentality. So, It has always been a challenge for pastors. Trained once, This is the dog more reliable an owner may have. It requires educators safe and strong. These dogs can live with other animals, Although some males may try to dominate other males. They can live happily with other pets, provided that they have been properly socialized.

    The Portuguese Sheepdog is usually patient with children, but the males, in particular, they can be very possessive within its territory. This race is reserved with strangers and they do a good job as a watchdog.

    It is very good Shepherd with cattle, that will tirelessly defend. These dogs are known for their fast attitude, intelligent and are particularly good to bringing back stray dogs. They love its owner above all on Earth. Not usually bite unless cause you.

    Characteristics "Portuguese Sheepdog (Cรฃo da Serra de Aires)"

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI โ“˜,
    • – AKC โ“˜,
    • – ANKC โ“˜,
    • – UKC โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Portuguese Sheepdog (Cรฃo da Serra de Aires)"

    Origin:
    Portugal

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.11.2008

    Use:

    Guard and herding dog on ranches.



    General appearance:

    It is a medium-sized dog, sublongilinear. Appreciable rusticity and sobriety, extremely agile and fast with a wide and suspended movement. Long hair with goat-like texture without undercoat. It has the appearance and attitudes of an ape, which is why it is known in this region as the โ€œmonkey dog.โ€.



    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body is approximately 10% greater than his height at the withers. Chest depth is less than 50 % the height at the withers. The length of the muzzle is 2/3 the length of the skull, the width of the skull is slightly less than its length.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Exceptionally intelligent and very affectionate. He is very dedicated to the shepherd and the cattle he cares for; stay away from strangers and keep watch at night. Nowadays he is also an excellent companion dog., sport and guard. It is highly prized for its ability to keep herds on pasture and to search for escaped animals.. It is alert and vigilant in the presence of predators. The breed is very devoted to its shepherd and his cattle. His work is done with pleasure and pleasure.

    Head:

    Medium-sized (mesocefรกlica), strong, wide; is not long, or large.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: With a tendency to be square, slightly longer that wide, divergent longitudinal axes of the skull and the muzzle, convex on both axles but more laterally. Supercilii arc is not prominent. Front Groove pronounced stretching towards the middle of the antecara, the areas between the ears are flat with an apparent occipital Protuberance.
    • Depression links: Well defined.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : Well defined, slightly elevated ; the Windows are wide. It is rounded, cylindrical and truncated almost vertically. Preferably black, It can be liver color in yellow or brown animals but it should always be a darker color than the coat..
    • Nose cane: It is short; measured around 2/3 the length of the skull. Almost cylindrical ; the width should be proportional to its length and form. Rectilinear profile, or slightly concave.
    • Lips: Together, non-overlapping. They are thin, firm, almost straight cut. The edges of the same color of the truffle. 
    • Jaws: They have a normal development. Both jaws are in perfect opposition. Complete dentition of 42 teeth white and solid. Scissor bite, accepted a bite in Clip.
    • Eyes: Medium-sized, rounded, preferably color dark but can be Hazel or brown amber color in yellow animals, level without being prominent placement. friendly expression, Intelligent but docile, horizontal, eyelids black or always darker than the hair color and according to the colour of the nose.
    • Ears: High implementation; they are falls, and not bent, When not have been cut off; they are straight when they have been cut off. They have a triangular shape. Thin and soft skin. Medium-sized from the same long than broad (About 10 cm.).

    Neck:

    It joins harmoniously the head and trunk. It is straight and slightly ascending ; supplied thickness. It is not a double chin.

    Body:

    • The top line : Straight or slightly inclined.
    • Cross : Strong, harmoniously combined with the neck and back.
    • Back : Straight or slightly sloping and long. Well muscled, usually twice the length of the spine.
    • Pork loin : Short and arched seen profile; wide and curved, seen from the front, strong muscles and well attached to the back and rump.
    • Rump : Some prominent and slightly inclined, soft, long and half-width, strong muscles.
    • Breast : Up to the height of the elbows, bandwidth and average depth, ribs slightly arched with an oval to leaning back rib cage. The sill is prominent, wide well back and wide.
    • Belly and flanks : Uniformly and slightly ascending.

    Tail:

    High insertion, sharp, arriving at the height of the paw, tapering from the base. Long and covered with abundant hair. When the dog is in motion it is the extension of the top line or it may curve slightly on the top line but never curve on the back.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Strong, well aplomados seen from front and profile, and separate, the distance from the cross to the elbows is slightly smaller than the elbow to the ground.

    • Shoulder: Medium length with a 45ยบ inclination, good muscular, scapula and humerus placed at a 90ยบ angle.
    • Arm: Strong and medium length placed at a 45ยบ angle, good muscular.
    • Elbows: Parallels, close to the chest and with a humerus angle โ€“ radius of 135ยบ.
    • Forearm: Long, vertical and well muscled with bones of medium thickness.
    • Carpo: Delgado. It is not prominent.
    • Metacarpus: Normal size and medium length. From top to bottom, and back forward, is not very inclined.
    • Pies: Rounded, not crushed. The fingers are long and together, with a curve. The nails are long, black and strong, or darker than the coat. The pads are thick and tough.

    LATER MEMBERS: Medium width, aplomados seen from front or back, strong giving a perfect impression of strength and agility.

    • Thighs: Medium length and amplitude; good muscular. Hip-femur angle of approximately 105ยบ.
    • Knee joint: Straight view back without leaning neither in nor out. Femur โ€“ tibia angle approximately 130ยบ.
    • Leg: Little inclined; long and well muscled. Strong bones.
    • Tarsus(Hock) : medium width, low placement, strong and slim. Tibia โ€“ tarsus angle approximately 120ยบ.
    • Metatarsus: Normal size, although strong; medium length. It is not very inclined top down, and from front to back. There may be single and double Spurs.
    • Pies: Identical to previous feet in all its aspects.

    Movement:

    Predominantly moves in a lightweight and suspended trot with powerful. The Gallop, When the work required, is energetic.

    Mantle

    • SKIN: Thick, flexible, not too tight. The mucous internal and external are preferably Pigmented.
    • COAT : Smooth or slightly wavy, the goat hair forming a long beard longer with a somewhat rough texture preferably type, whiskers and eyebrows but not covering eyes, thick and evenly distributed on the body including the interdigital spaces. Thickness means without Undercoat or fluff hair. Very long hair on his head, body and members, including the interdigital spaces.
    • HAIR COLOR: The colors are yellow, brown, grey, reddish and Grey Wolf; with light and dark varieties, and more or less marked fire black, with or without white hairs mixed, but never show white spots, except for a small spot in the pectoral region.
    • Skin : The mucous internal and external are preferably Pigmented; the skin is not too stretched.


    Size and weight:

    • In males : of 45 to 55 cm..
    • In females : of 42 to 52 cm..

    WEIGHT :

    • Males and females: 17 to 27 kg.


    Fouls:

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

    SEVERE FAULTS

    • Behavior: Specimens showing nervousness or unbalanced temperament.
    • Jaws: Incorrect implantation of teeth, absence of two premolars (Except PM1)
    • Little marked links depression.
    • Nose is pointed.
    • Overlapping lips, or pendulums.
    • light eyes, small, or non-round, u oblique.
    • Bent or rose-shaped ears.
    • Too narrow banister.
    • Breast : shallow, flat rib cage.
    • Concave upper trunk line, or too steep.
    • Horizontal Croup, or too much fall.
    • Bottom line too thin.
    • Tips: anterior or posterior foot inclined, Garron of cow. Not too straight hind legs.
    • Very low insertion queue, short, or curled over the back when the dog is at rest.
    • White nails.
    • Little wire-haired, or not long enough.
    • Large white patch on the chest region. Fire-coloured stains not defined.
    • Movement: not wide enough, not suspended, elbows out, Paw too together.

    MISS PLAYOFFS

    • Behavior: Aggressiveness or excessive shyness.
    • General appearance: Lymphatic, Lightweight bones. Severe deviations from the important proportions
    • Narrow and long head.
    • flat skull, round, Strait
    • Low-set ears, too separate, erect semi erect or.
    • Nasal helm that presents a convex profile.
    • Jaws: prognathism or inferior, absence of more than two premolars (except PM1).
    • Pigmentation: Total absence of pigmentation in truffle, eyelids, lips (albinism).
    • Amputated tail, or lack thereof of birth.
    • Short hair, curly or with presence of Undercoat.
    • Color: White at the ends of the members. Absence of stain color fire in Brown adult, grey or black.
    • Movement: Too rengueo or heavy, with severe deviations in previous members, weakness.
    • Size: Above or below established limits.

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities should be disqualified..



    N.B.:
    • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

    TRANSLATION : IRIS Carrillo (Federation Canรณfila de Puerto). 

    Technical review: Miguel Angel Martinez (Federation Cynologique Argentina).

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Monkey dog, Cรฃo da Serra de Aires (English).
    2. Berger de la Serra de Aires, CHIEN DE BERGER DE LA SERRA DE AIRES (French).
    3. PORTUGIESISCHER SCHร„FERHUND (German).
    4. Serra-d’aires (Portuguese).
    5. Perro de pastor portuguรฉs (espaรฑol).

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    Croatian Sheepdog
    Croacia FCI 277 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: Croatia
    Character: Docile, smart and easy to train.
    Weight: 7 - 14 Kg
    Height: 40 - 50 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

    Croatian Sheepdog

    With a great instinct for working with the herd.

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    History

    The Croatian Sheepdog It was described for the first time in 1374 by the Croatian bishop Peter Bichof. According to some sources, the breed was created in the eastern part of Slavonia, the vast agricultural plain of Croatia, to act as a guard and herding dog. Peter Bichof stated that the Croatian Sheepdog It was imported from the East by the Croats around the 7th century.

    It was the vet Stjepan Romic, considered the father of the race, who initiated the systematic breeding of the Croatian Sheepdog in 1935 en Djakovo (Croatia). His role was all the more important since he had previously carried out various investigations on the dog and had managed to unearth writings dating from various periods of the 18th century.. These documents describe the Croatian Sheepdog as it is known today.

    The breed was officially presented at 1949 in Zagreb (Croatia), and the first standard of the Croatian Sheepdog was written by Otto Rohr in 1951. He was recognized by the International Cynological Federation (FCI) in 1967, later for him United Kennel Kingdom (UKC) in 2006 and, finally, by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Central Canine Society (SCC).

    Despite this recognition by the main canine organizations in the world, the Croatian Sheepdog has not really spread internationally: it is hardly seen outside of its home country and remains unknown to the general public. These may include, the Central Canine Society (Kennel Club inglรฉs) just signed up 38 Croatian shepherds at the LOF (French Origin Book) between 2010 and 2016, an average of just 5 dogs a year.

    Physical characteristics

    The Croatian Sheepdog is a dog at the lower limit of medium size. Short hair on the head and limbs is the characteristic sign of the breed.. The head is quite light with a cone shape. The stop is poorly marked. The eyes are medium in size, macaroons, with a lively expression; the color goes from brown to black. The ears are triangular, raised or semi-raised, medium length and set slightly to the side. Straight ears are referable and cutting is not allowed. The tail is implanted a little high, with long thick hair. It is cut so that it does not have a length greater than 4 cm in adult error.

    • Fur: hair length is 7 to 14 cm on the spine. The face is always covered with short hairs. The ears have short hair on the outer face and long on the inner. The hair is relatively soft, wavy and even curly. The undercoat must be dense.
    • Color: predominantly black although some white spots on the throat or chest are admitted.
    • Size: of 40 to 50 cm..

    Character and skills

    The Croatian Sheepdog is lively and alert, without being nervous. They are also smart, brave and loyal.

    Very obedient, they are also exclusive: they only have one master, to which they remain very attached and whose attention they demand. In fact, it is necessary for its balance.

    Sheepdogs par excellence, has an innate sense of herding and is a very hardy dog. Some ranchers claim that you can knock down all the cattle just by saying their name, no need for further instructions. His approach to the herd is a bit tighter and harsher than that of other sheepdogs, but still very effective. It can bite the animals in its charge, but does not cause injury. This aggressive tendency can be easily worked on during training. It also has the defect of barking easily, especially if his master is absent, hence the importance of training him from a young age.

    The dog lives very well with children. Energetic and playful, the Croatian shepherd gets along wonderfully with them and lavishes affection on them. His extraordinary attachment predisposes him to protect them, even to overprotect them. Not just anyone can get close to them. On the other hand, being a dominant dog by nature, can generally only live with other animals (dogs, cats, etc.) if he is used to their company from a young age.

    Last, are among the dogs adapted to life in a flat, whenever they carry out intense daily activity. In fact, like all sheepdogs, the Croatian shepherd needs to learn and be stimulated mentally and physically. They have been bred to work with humans and, Therefore, have developed the ability to interact with them, making them a learning breed. If they lack activity, can become noisy and even destructive.

    Education

    The intelligence of Croatian Sheepdog, its desire to please its owner and its predisposition to work make it an easy breed to train. This workout should be both gentle and firm.

    Health

    The Croatian Sheepdog has robust health and is very resistant to disease, especially if you spend the nights in the shelter of aboxofdog.In fact, most of his health problems are due to injuries related towork.

    But, may be subject to certain canine diseases that more generally affectactive and energetic dogs:

    • Theknee patella luxation: the joint swells and becomes painful, with early appearance of acanine arthritis.Treatment can range from the occasional use of pain relievers to knee surgery. It is a common disorder inshepherds dogs, they are very active.
    • Thetorsion of the stomach: all dogs can be affected by this disease, but croatian shepherds, they areBig Dogsand they exercise a lot, they are particularly vulnerable.
    • Last, females may have difficulty giving birth. If so, this implies endangering not only the dog, but also to unborn puppies, it is usually necessary to perform a cesarean section under general anesthesia., an owner who wantsraise your bitchYou should think carefully before consulting themating offers.This is a decision that should not be taken lightly., for both financial and safety reasons.

    Life expectancy

    12 to 14 years

    Grooming

    All owners of a Croatian Sheepdog they should brush their dogs regularly to remove dead hair and detangle pups. During the moulting season (Spring and autumn), this brushing should be done even once a day.

    If your dog has gotten too dirty due to the weather and / or his activity, it is necessary to give him a bath. But, this should not be done at regular intervals, since the bath irritates the skin of the animal and removes the oil layer that protects its fur. So, the rule is to avoid bathing the dog, except when really necessary.

    It may also be necessary to trim the dog's nails. But, if your pet does his daily exercise, this should not be the case, because dirt or harder surfaces will naturally erode them.

    It also, do not forget to deworm and vaccinate your dog regularly. How your dog is often outdoors for long periods of time, and is in frequent contact with other dogs and animals, are more likely to come into contact with many bacteria and viruses.

    Price

    The price of a puppy Croatian Sheepdog is usually between 800 and 1000 EUR.

    Characteristics "Croatian Sheepdog"

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    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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    Federations:

    • – FCI โ“˜
    • – UKC โ“˜
    • – AKC โ“˜

    FCI breed standard Croatian Sheepdog

    FCIFCI - Croatian Sheepdog
    		Pastor

    Alternative names:

    1. Hrvatski ovฤar, Kroatischer Schรคferhund (English).
    2. Berger de Croatie (French).
    3. Kroatischer Schรคferhund (German).
    4. Hrvatski Ovฤar (Portuguese).
    5. Perro de pastor croata (espaรฑol).

    Photo:

    croatian sheepdog Mawlch Gera by Michala Mraฤkovรก / Public domain

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    Majorca Shepherd Dog
    Espaรฑa FCI 321 . Sheepdogs

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

    Ca de Bestiar

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

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    History

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

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

    Physical characteristics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Character and skills

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

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

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Majorca Shepherd Dog"

    Origin:
    Spain

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    26.05.1982

    Use:

    Herding dog, guardian and defense



    General appearance:

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

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

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    Dog subhipermetrico, midline and subconvex.

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


    Behavior / temperament:

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

    Head:

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

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

    facial region:

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

    Neck:

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

    Body:

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

    Tail:

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

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

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

    LATER MEMBERS:

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

    Movement:

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

    Mantle

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

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


    Size and weight:

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


    Fouls:

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

    SERIOUS FAULTS

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

    MISS PLAYOFFS

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

    SCALE OF POINTS

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

    Total : 100 points



    Proportional measurements (ideal for the male)

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

    Head

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

    Length of the hair on the back

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

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



    N.B.:

    Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

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

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    Shetland Sheepdog
    Escocia FCI 88 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: Scotland
    Character: Intelligent and playful
    Weight: 5 to 9 kg
    Height: 35,5 to 37,5 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

    The Shetland Sheepdog is very familiero, lovely with children, intelligent and loyal.

    Pastor de las Islas Shetland

    Content

    History

    The Shetland Sheepdog comes from the Shetland Islands (Scotland, United Kingdom), intentionally was raised in small size. At first sight, seems to be a copy of Rough Collie miniaturized, However, are 2 different races with a similar look.

    The "father" race Shetland Sheepdog o โ€œSheltieโ€ as they are often nicknamed, they are the Border Collie.

    Physical characteristics

    The Sheltie they have a double mantle, What makes this breed peleche much more than other dogs. Long hair covering the thick and soft layer base, is repellent to water, while the base layer provides relief from hot and cold.

    There are three main colors: Sable, It ranges from the Golden to mahogany; Tri-color, formed by the black, White and Tan, and blue mirlo, composite grayscale, white, black and Tan.

    black and white: it is less common but still acceptable.

    Sand: the best-known color, dominates over other colors. The shadow Sabre, or mahogany can sometimes be confused with the Sheltie tricolor because of the large amount of dark shading in their coats. Another name for him Sheltie "shading", is trifactorado sable and white. This name comes from the mixture of a tricolor and a sable and white. Another acceptable but less common color is Sable merle, that it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between the regular sable after puppyhood. The Sable merle has patches of dark brown on a light brown background compared to the black and grey blue Merle.

    There are other two colors that are a bit rare, which are unacceptable in the ring. The White Color-headed (majority of white with the head "normally" marked), It is the product of two dogs crossed white facotrados. Double Merle, the product of the crossing of two Shetland Sheepdog blue merle, they can be crossed but have a high incidence of deafness or blindness than other colors.

    The ideal height at the cross, in males 37,5 cm.. The females. 35,5 cm.. One greater diversion of 2,5 cm above or below these measures is regarded as highly undesirable.

    Character and skills

    It is an excellent companion dog, highly loyal. It is joyful, intelligent and always ready to obey. The Shetland Sheepdog they are loving, loyal and affectionate with the family and of course, on the sidelines, with strangers; for this reason the Sheltie They must be socialized. Some may be very reserved. This breed gets along very well with children if they are raised with them from a young age.; However, its small size makes it easy for a child to accidentally harm them, This monitoring is necessary. Consider well bringing a Sheltie adult to a house with small children, may not be compatible.

    Some Shetland Sheepdog tend to display a personality similar to that of a Terrier who tends to be hyperactive, and always ready, However this temperament is not sanctioned in the breed standard. Some may be shy, but this temperament is specifically discouraged by the standard. The trend towards shyness, It can be reduced with proper socialization. The Sheltie average is an excellent watchdog, giving alarm barks when a person is at the door or pass a car on the street.

    The herding instinct is strong in many Shetland Sheepdog. Love to chase and pasture including, squirrels, ducks, pigeons and children. To the Shetland Sheepdog they like to run in large open areas.

    They usually enjoy playing. They are better with a sensitive owner, but firm. The Sheltie It, first and foremost, a smart pastor and love to keep them busy, Although his level of activity, usually, It coincides with the level of its owner. As they are very intelligent, they are highly trainable. Lack of exercise and intellectual stimulation, It can lead to undesirable behaviors, including excessive barking, phobias and nervousness. Fortunately the annoying behaviors may decrease largely by an hour of exercise to make the dog with its owner.

    in your category, this breed dominates in the competitions of Agility. They also look at obedience competition, Flyball, Grazing, Tracking and proof of talent.

    It is a very intelligent dog, according to him Dr. Stanley city, expert on animal intelligence. The Sheltie is one of the brightest dogs occupying the position number 6 in the Ranking of 132 evaluated races. His research determined that an average Sheltie could understand a new command in less than 5 repetitions and would obey the command the first time the 95% of the times or more.

    Health

    Similar to the Rough Collie, There is a tendency to inherit malformations and diseases in the eye. Each puppy should have his eyes examined by a qualified eye veterinarian. Some lines may be susceptible to hypothyroidism, epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia, or skin allergies. The life expectancy of Shetland Sheepdog is between 10 and 15 years, Although some in some it may be more, and in others may be less.

    The disease of Von Willebrand is an inherited bleeding disorder. On race Sheltie, affected dogs, as a general rule, they do not live long. The Shetland Sheepdog carry type III of Von Willebrand, which, It is the most severe of the three levels. There are DNA tests that were developed to find this disease in dogs Sheltie. It can be done at any age and will showcase one of the following results: affected, carrier or affected not. The Shetland Sheepdog they can also suffer from Hypothyroidism, It is the low functioning of the thyroid gland. Clinical symptoms include, loss of hair, on low weight and faintness.

    Although small breed dogs are not usually affected by the Hip Dysplasia, has been identified in some specimens of Sheltie. It occurs when the head of the femur and the acetabulum they don't fit properly, This causes pain and/or lameness. Hip Dysplasia is thought to be genetic; Many breeders sent to test their dogs to certify that they are free from this.

    • Otros nombres: Pastor de las Islas Shetland / Shetland Collie / Dwarf Scotch Shepherd / Toonie dog / Apartment Collie / Miniature Collie / Sheltie / Berger des Shetland.
    • Group 1 / Section 1 – Sheepdogs.

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    Berger Picard
    Francia FCI 176 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: France
    Character: Cheerful and balanced
    Weight: 23 - 32 kg
    Height: 55 -65 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

    Berger Picard

    The picardy shepherd dog it is a little-known breed despite all its qualities

    Content

    History

    The origins of the Picardy Sheepdog are ancient (is represented in a painting from the 8th century) and, However, there is no certain news of race before the year 1899, when he first appeared at an exhibition (where she was not judged because nobody knew her). The first French club for the protection of the breed did not appear until the year 1955.

    Physical characteristics

    It is a dog of medium to large dimensions, well proportioned, rustic looking yet elegant, characterized by its primitive shapes and rough hair. The head is provided with the size; the stop is very light and the forehead, slightly convex. The nose is strong and not too long, It should not end in a point. The nasal spout is straight. He has fine mustaches and a nice beard.

    Ears are inserted high, they are wide at the base and their bearing is upright, with the tip forward. The eyes are more or less dark, depending on the color of the coat. The neck is strong and muscular. The thorax, alto. The total length of the trunk is slightly greater than the height at the withers. The tail reaches to the hock. At rest the dog carries it low, and on the move, highest; forms a slight curve at the tip.

    Fur: hard, rough, of 5 to 6 cm length.

    Color: grey, dark grey, grey blue, gray red, dark or light leonado, light dark, no white markings to stand out.

    Size: males, of 60 to 65 cm.; females, of 55 to 60 cm..

    Character and skills

    The picardy shepherd dog He is very happy and playful as a family, especially with the children, while he is rather reserved with strangers. It is very faithful to its owner, whom you would like to be constantly next to and to whom you show your affection in every possible way.

    It is much less nervous than other sheepdogs. It is equipped for all guard functions, defense and utility. It is very versatile, which means it is suitable for any task, either as a pastor, either guardian, and able to adapt to being a simple companion dog.
    It is a pity that it does not stand out from the aesthetic point of view, which does not favor its diffusion, because it has one of the safest and most balanced characters known, provided it is in the hands of a firm and determined owner.

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI โ“˜,
    • – AKC โ“˜,
    • – CKC โ“˜,
    • – UKC โ“˜

    FCI breed standard Berger Picard

    FCIFCI - Berger Picard
    		Pastor

    Alternative names:

    1. Berger picard, Picard, Picardy Shepherd, Picardy Sheepdog (English).
    2. Berger picard, Picard (French).
    3. Berger de Picardie, PICARDIE-SCHร„FERHUND (German).
    4. Pastor-da-picardia, Berger Picard (Portuguese).
    5. Berger Picard, Berger de Picardie (espaรฑol).

    Photo:

    Berger Picard, charcoal fawn (fawn) by I follow / Public domain

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