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FCI 160 . Rough-haired Sighthounds
The Wolfhound It is the largest breed of dog that exists.; adults reach an average height of between 95 and 100 cm to the cross.
Known since the year 395, they are descended from the lebreles used by the Celtic Ireland for the wolf hunt, deer, and other large dams; later the Romans imported it from Ireland and is linked with the German Doge and the Scottish Deerhound.
Read all about this race, by clicking on: Irish wolfhound.
FCI 233 . Little Lion Dog
The Lรถwchen It is the breed of dog that once had the honour to, as the Portuguese water dog and the Havanese, be regarded as the rarest dog in the world. Even today, the race, in general, It has less one hundred new registrations each year around the world.
Despite the fact that this dog may be linked with the Bichรณn Frise, the history of the Lรถwchen remains obscure. The little lion "dog" is seen in many works of art with dogs already in the century 16, but it is not clear whether these were all dogs like the Lรถwchen, or simply small dogs of the Bichon type that were trimmed in a lion cut.
It is one of ancient race, that was found in many countries already in the century 16. Modern sources of the breed are Belgium, France and Germany, enthusiasts of race at the end of the century 19.
The Lรถwchen is one of the Bichon breeds., It has a long and silky coat that, It occurs in a lion cut. This means that frogs legs them, the hind legs, Paws (except in the ankle bracelets), and the first third of the tail, close of the body shaves, and the rest of the layer that is natural to give the appearance of a lion.
It is a small dog, they are considered by some registries as dogs in the Toy group, and they have been long time fellow of the Royal courts.
The appearance of the Lรถwchen is one of its most important characteristics, wide snout, wide skull, lively round eyes and ears pendulantes. The head, in proportion to the body, It is not too big nor too small, but that helps highlight the friendly personality, fair, and lioness of Lรถwchen.
The hair should not be thin and soft as a Bichon Frisรฉ, but corrugated, with a mixture of thick hair, among the fine. A hard Terrier hair or smooth Bichon Frisรฉ, something in between.
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The weight of the Lรถwchen in males ranges from 5.4 to 8.1 kg and females in 4.5 to 6.8 kg. The height in the males is of 30 to 35,6 cm and the females of 28 to 33 cm..
The life expectancy of a Lรถwchen, round the 12-14 years.
The Lรถwchen is a friendly dog, happy. Dogs of this breed are playful and active, and very intelligent. It is an excellent pet for families with children.
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The Longdog It is a breed of dog of the sighthound type with origin in Ireland whose name literally means "long dogโreferring to the elongated shape of its limbs.
Authors like the colonel Ted Walsh define it as a cross between two hunting dogs, What distinguishes it from the call Lurcher, race created from crosses between sighthound dogs and working dogs.
Currently no distinction is considered between the Lurcher and the Longdog and both are included within the Lurcher.
Because of that are the product of different crosses, the Longdog varies in appearance depending on the breeds that were used in the cross. They can be so light as a Greyhound or as robust as a Wolf dog. Their coats can also vary depending on the playback. Some have short fur, Some have long fur and some have hard coat.
Common crosses of Longdog usually: Saluki with English Greyhound, Scottish Deerhound with Greyhound (English Greyhound), and Whippet with Greyhound (English Greyhound). These dogs tend to be raised to (some of the) same purposes as the Lurcher, but they generally have a higher speed compared to general endurance and a higher training capacity than the Lurcher.
Each of these crosses carries distinctive characteristics...
The Lurcher (first cousins รขโฌโนรขโฌโนof the Longdog) they were initially raised to catch rabbits when they were expelled from their burrows, but in the Decade of 1950, myxomatosis killed off most of the rabbits.
The myxomatosis, It is an infectious disease of rabbits, swellings on the skin and membranes of these animals, particularly in head and genitals. It is then often evolve into acute conjunctivitis, and sometimes blindness. The rabbit becomes listless, lost appetite and develops fever. In typical cases where the animal does not have resistance, death happens on average in 13 days.
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It was discovered in Uruguay at the end of the 19th century, in rabbits imported from the genus Sylvilagus. It was subsequently extended by the South American populations of wild rabbits. This was however a less virulent strain than introduced in Australia in 1950, that he slashed the population (of 600 to 100 million in two years).
For decades Britain's scientists, Germany and France sought a remedy against the plague that rabbits had become, but it was the French physician Armand Delille which believed the solution. It was introduced artificially in France in 1952 a few rabbits inoculated with the virus producer the myxomatosis and quickly spread to the European continent in a natural way, through arthropod blood sucking and decimated the French population in 2 years (90% mortality). The myxomatosis, together with viral hemorrhagic pneumonia, is the cause of the decline of the rabbit in the Iberian Peninsula, What has caused the decline of the iconic animals to the point that in the Spanish imperial Eagle were lost the 70 % nests and the Iberian lynx is found without their basic livelihood.
The mode of transmission is the flea and other sucking arthropods of blood in Europe, Although for example, in Australia is transmitted through mosquito.
There is a viral vector vaccine for domestic rabbits, While in wild specimens Europe have developed immunity and gradually extend.
As we said above, in the decade of 1950, myxomatosis killed off most of the rabbits, but the disease did not affect the hares.
Y, This led to the need to develop the race to achieve faster dogs to be able to catch hares. A Hare can run at speeds of up 72 km/h.
The need for, he is born Longdog, developed to get a dog appropriate to the preferred style of hunting and the need of the moment.
Y, Although they are not a pure breed, you cross them with him Greyhound (English Greyhound) purebred, has led them to be highly valued within the "elite" of canine sport.
Because the Longdog it is not a purebred are not recognized by any dog รขโฌโนรขโฌโนclub. But, North America has recently created the โLurcher and Longdog Associationโ to serve as a registration body for dogs Lurcher and Longdog in the United States and Canada.
Similar to the Lurcher, beyond the different objectives of the crossing, What is certain is that the Longdog It is an excellent companion dog that adapts very well to home life., and is very grateful for the care received, She loves to be with people but it needs vigorous walks outdoors, like all dog. Y, above all, very large spaces to savor the aftertaste of freedom.
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The Lurcher is a Podenco type dog of English origin whose name derives from ยซlurยป what does thief mean in gypsy language. Always it has been acknowledged as the dog of the poachers so occasionally is called Poacher’s Dog (dog of fugitive).
As a result of its appearance (hairy and scruffy) It is not admitted in competitions but for many it is a dog to enhance. In general, it can be said that the Lurcher is a cross between a Sighthound and working dog, What gives rise to many opportunities: English Greyhound and Golden Retriever; Whippet and Border Collie.
The Lurcher It is a hybrid dog similar to a Greyhound with short fur, medium long or long or straight hair in all colors.
The type of layer will be variable and will depend on the crosses made. Then, the types of fur can be: short and smooth like the Sighthounds, a bit long and thick as of the Boxer, or rough and hard as the of the Border Terrier, for example.
In case you want a Lurcher with more features than Sighthound what of working dog it is usually crossed for the second time with a dog Greyhound type. With this you get a dog faster than a working dog, but with the strength of this. The character of Lurcher is derived from the best of its parents and, some, They define it as quiet and affectionate.
The temperament, also variable, It will depend on the influence of ancestors, but as with all dogs, temperament will be modified by the socialization of the puppy and received education.
In general, the objective of the different crossing was to create a hound with more intelligence, an animal cunning and appropriate for the original purpose of the hound: hunting poaching rabbits, hares and birds. With the time, have gone underway several crossing, always pursuing the objective of improving the speed and intelligence.
The Lurcher he is a versatile dog, It has various uses that depend on the different crossing to which have been subjected, but they are usually used as hunting dogs with different styles. most of Lurcher today it is used for general pest control, Rabbit, hares and foxes, although some of the larger types have been successfully used for hunting large game such as wild boar and deer.
Insisting on the use of the can has much to do with the objective of the Hunter and the cross from which is derived, It is good to take this post to remind you that unfortunately, some breeders - no ethical- in the search for the "perfect dog" they usually kill or abandon everything Lurcher that does not fit your needs, because he is not a good hunter or has a physical or behavioral problem.
The Lurcher, It has also proved to be very good in canine sports, such as obedience and agility, where they are becoming increasingly popular due to its speed and willingness to please.
Because the Lurcher is not a pure breed they are not recognized by any canine club. But, North America has recently created the โLurcher and Longdog Associationโ to serve as a registration body for dogs Lurcher and Longdog in the United States and Canada.
Beyond the different objectives of the crossing, What is certain is that the Lurcher It is an excellent companion dog that adapts very well to home life., and it is very grateful to received love, She loves to be with people but it needs vigorous walks outdoors, like all dog.
The Sighthound responds to a group of dogs that make up a breed whose physical constitution makes them very well equipped for the race, which can reach a high speed. They are mostly taller than long, they have long, narrow head and ears in pink or semierectas. And detail to highlight mode, they possess a great sense of sight unlike most dog breeds. They are usually used for hunting big game in packs and for rabbit and hare hunting..
In Spain they are also known as Greyhounds since that is the name given to the National Greyhound and by extension all those breeds that have similar characteristics., are referred to as Greyhound.
The Federation Cynologique Internationale It classifies the different varieties of the breed hound in Group X, and at the same time, This group is divided in:
Here we offer each section of the X group, with its respective members, and brief overview that may extend to following the link to each of the races.
Section 1: Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds.
Section 2: Rough-haired Sighthounds.
Section 3: Short-haired Sighthounds.
And remembering, Digest, not to forget and act: Spain is the only country in the European Union where hunting with greyhounds is still allowed and hunters kill around 50.000 Greyhounds or Sighthound per year, with bleach injections, hanging or burned alive, as economic methods of murder.
