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German Pinscher
Alemania FCI 184 . Pinscher and Schnauzer type

Origin: Germany
Character: Active and guardian
Weight: 14 to 20 kg
Height: 45 to 50 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

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The German Pinscher is a dog, extremely, active and lively, alert and vigilant.

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History

The German Pinscher (from the German pinscher "biter") It is a breed of dog that belongs to the family of Pinscher.

This race, whose origins date back to the 15th century and which is also related to the Schnauzer, It was originally a dog used by the farmers of Germany to control rodent pests. It is believed that he is descended from crosses between old German dogs and some black Terrier used to hunt rodents.

It is also the breed that arose the Dobermann and the so-called Miniature Pinscher. In Germany, due to the fame that were acquiring the dog shows in the rest of Europe and America, a standard of the breed was established in the year 1879, year in which it was also recognized as a race.

Currently, the Pinscher It is considered more of a companion and guard dog than a hunting dog or vermin controller. As a companion dog it is ideal, its size enables live perfectly in a flat in city, although, like any other dog, you need to do exercise.

In its role as a guard dog, of course, is not as imposing as his descendant the Dobermann, but their functions.

The use of Pinscher as a watchdog it is very satisfying, It is a dog that defends well property without falling (insofar as it is well educated) in the territoriality to his master, staying true to this at all times.

Although it has always been considered that the Pinscher it is a very attractive breed of dog, It has never exceeded the popularity of his descendants: the Pinscher the Dobermann and miniature. In fact, according to a study conducted by the Kennel Club, the Pinscher miniature is almost 8 some times larger than the Pinscher and the Doberman 138 times more popular than this.

Physical characteristics

The Pinscher is a dog of size medium, between 45 and 50 cm., proud bearing and strong muscles, with a weight around the 18 kg (14 to 20 kg).

It has a head thin and snout elongated, ears median, slightly bent at birth, they hang from the head of the dog and they are generally cut.

Neck of average length, wide and strong, trunk slim and elegant lines. Regard to the tail, like the ears, also tends to be amputated.

The fur, It is short and rough, it comes in shades of red, brown or black, and fire in the belly and chest.

Their fur is short and smooth, does not require much care, just brushing regularly to remove dead hair.

Character and skills

Because of its vitality require quite some exercise outdoors, You can fix left him free in an open field so that it can run and romp.

As well, related to the latter, It is a suitable dog to accompany people who practice physical exercise, such as running or cycling.

It is a dog, extremely, active and lively, alert and vigilant. It is often wary of strangers.

It would also be necessary, given his character slightly dominant, teach him to respect rules and who is charge at home.

We need to socialize from very small, because the dominant character leads him to not tolerate the presence of other dogs too. Then, If he is raised with another dog from a young age, they will have a duo of inseparable barkers at home.

German Pinscher Health

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

Having said that, the German pinschers they are quite healthy, and breeders want to keep them that way.

Do not buy a puppy from a breeder who cannot provide you with written documentation that the parents have been cleared of health issues affecting the breed. Getting dogs "vet checked" is not a substitute for genetic health testing.

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

German Pinscher Grooming

The short and smooth coat of the German Pinscher makes it easy to style. One bath every three months (or when it gets dirty) with a mild shampoo is all you need, in addition to brushing once a week with a natural bristle brush or glove. Use hair conditioner / polisher to brighten hair.

The rest is basic care. Trim nails as needed, usually once a month. Brush your teeth frequently for general good health and fresh breath. Check ears weekly for dirt, redness or odor that may indicate an infection. If the ears look dirty, clean them with a cotton ball moistened with a mild, pH-balanced ear cleaner. Enter the toilet of the German Pinscher when I'm too young to learn to accept it, especially the nail cut, with patience.

Characteristics "German Pinscher"

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schanuezer dogs. Molossian type Dogs and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs. , Section 1: Pinscher and Schnauzer. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Dogs working โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Group 6 – Non-Sporting โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Terrier โ“˜

FCI breed standard "German Pinscher"

Origin:
Germany

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
06.03.2007

Use:

Guard and company.



General appearance:

The German Pinscher is short-haired and straight, medium-sized, of proud presence, contour of flowing lines, elegant and square construction. He is strong like the Schnauzer and his well developed musculature is clearly evident during the movement given his short and smooth coat.



IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

  • The construction should as much as possible appear square in relation to body length and the height to the cross.
  • The total length of the head (from the tip of the truffle to the occipital protuberance) you must keep a relationship of 1:2 with body length (from the cross to the tail insert).


Behavior / temperament:

With a lot of temperament, liveliness, self-assurance, mental balance and intelligent prudence coupled with perseverance make him an excellent family dog, guard and company.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull: Strong and elongated, with the back of the little marked head. The occiput should not be too marked; the forehead is flat and parallel with the nasal cannula.
  • Depression links (stop): Soft, although clearly marked.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Well developed and always black.
  • Snout: It ends in a truncated crib. The nasal cannula is straight.Belfos: Blacks, rest firm and plans on the jaws; the corner of the lips is closed.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Powerful upper jaw and lower. The bite is scissors, strong and full (42 clean teeth and white according to the dental formula of dogs). They should close well. The chewing musculature is strongly developed without forming bothering cheeks.

 

  • EYES: dark, oval and with adherent and pigmented black eyelids.
  • EARS: Bent and falls, high insertion, โ€œVโ€ shaped; the inside edges of the ears rest on cheeks. The ears are directed forward in the direction of the temple. The parallel fold should not exceed the top line of the skull.

Neck:

Of aristocratic porte, not too short; without interruption, must flow harmoniously towards the cross; dry, without dewlap and loose in the throat skin. The skin of the throat is firm, without wrinkles.

Body:

  • top line: Descending slightly from the withers backwards.Cross: It is the highest point of the top line.
  • Back: Strong, short, firm.
  • Pork loin: Short, strong, deep. The distance from the last rib to the hip is short so that the dog appears compact.Rump: Slightly rounded, imperceptibly towards the tail insert.
  • Breast : Moderately wide, oval cut, deep up to elbows. The parapet is especially marked by the tip of the breastbone.
  • bottom line: Flanks not excessively gathered so as to provide a nice wavy line along the lower part of the thorax..

Tail:

Natural, the goal being to make it Sabre or sickle-shaped.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: The forelimbs are, seen from the front, vigorous, straight and placed not too close together. Seen side forearms are straight.

  • Shoulder: The scapula is firmly resting on the chest. Well muscled on both sides of the spine of the bone, stands out for above the vertebrae of the spine in its thoracic section. As much as possible and lean back, forms an angle of 50ยบ with the horizontal.
  • Arm: Well on the body, strong and muscular; forms an angle of approximately 95ยบ to 105ยบ with the scapula.
  • Elbows: Tight, not rotated or outward or inwardForearm: Straight seen from front and profile; strongly developed and well muscled.Carpo: Strong and stable.
  • Metacarpus: Strong and slightly elastic, seen from the front straight, of slightly oblique profile in relation to the ground.
  • Previous feet: Short and round, fingers pinched each others and arched (cat feet), strong pads, short nails, black and strong.

LATER MEMBERS: Views of oblique profile, from the back, they are parallel and not too close together.

  • Thigh: Moderately long, width, and strongly muscled.Knee: Must not be turned neither inward nor outward.
  • Leg: Long and strong, sinewy, continuing in a powerful Tarsus.
  • Hock: Well angled, strong, firm, not turned neither inward nor outward.
  • Metatarsus: Perpendicular in relation to the ground.
  • Hind feet: A little longer than the previous ones. Fingers tightened one another well arched; nails short, black.

Movement:

The German Pinscher is a jogger. During the movement the back remains firm and relatively quiet. The beginning of the movement is harmonious, insurance, full of strength, free and good range. It is typical for trotters to have great ground coverage with clean, fluid movement., with a powerful drive and a wide front extension.

Mantle

  • SKIN: Firm throughout the body.

MANTLE

  • Fur: Short and bushy, shiny and tight to the body, without bald regions.

Color:

  • Unicolor: Red Deer, red-brown to dark red-brown.black and tan: black hair lacquer with fiery red to brown markings. It is desirable that the trade marks are possible dark, saturated and well-defined. Fire marks are located: on the eyes, on the underside of the neck, in the Metacarpus, in feet, on the inner faces of the hind and the perineum. In the sill, two triangles of equal size clearly separated one from the other.


Size and weight:

Height to the cross: Males and females: 45 until 50 cm.. Weight: Males and females: 14 until 20 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..



In particular:

  • Heavy or light appearance, petizo or patilargo.
  • Heavy or round skull.
  • Wrinkles on the forehead.
  • Short snout, pointed or narrow.
  • Bite in clamp.
  • light eyes, too small or too big.
  • Inclusion of low or very long ears, ears carried different from each other.
  • Strongly prominent cheek bones.
  • The throat loose skin.
  • Too long back, collected or soft.
  • Encarpado back.
  • fallen group.
  • Long feet.
  • Amble step.
  • High way.
  • Fine animal hair.
  • eel line, Dark saddle, mantle clear.
  • 1 cm.. above the upper limit of height or 1 cm.. below the lower height limit.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Lack of type in the expression of sex (for example, male female).
  • Lightweight aspect.
  • Lack of parallelism skull/snout.
  • Amanzanado skull.
  • Elbows rotated out.
  • After not quite angled or barrel.
  • Hocks rotated inwards.
  • Deviation between 1 and 3 cm above the upper limit or lower limit of height.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Evil, exaggerated suspicion, nervous behavior.
  • Any deformity.
  • Markedly inverted sexual characteristics.
  • Lacking bite, upper or lower prognathism, incisor arcade deviated.
  • Miss runner in each region as construction defects, hair and color.
  • Diversion of more than 3 cm.. of the upper and lower height limits.


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. Deutscher Pinscher (English).
2. Deutscher Pinscher (French).
3. Deutscher Pinscher (German).
4. (em alemรฃo: Deutscher Pinscher) (Portuguese).
5. Pinscher Mediano, Pinscher Estรกndar, Pinscher de pelo รกspero, Mordedor alemรกn (espaรฑol).

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Dogo Canario
Espaรฑa FCI 346 - Molossoid . Dogo

Origin: Spain
Character: Impetuous and brave
Weight: 40 - 65 kg
Height: 57 - 66 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Dogo Canario

The aggressiveness of Dogo Canario should not be overly stimulated. It is an optimal guardian and defender without the need for training.

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History

The Dogo Canario It is a classic moloso. It is the offspring of an ancient and in this ancient form is only rarely found in Central Europe today.. It has many names: Presa Canario, Perro de Presa, Perro de Toro, Alano o Presa Canario. Dogs of the current type Dogo Canario they existed still ago 200 years everywhere. They were the old saupackers, bear teethers, guard dogs, butcher dogs, the ancestors of the current great danes, bulldogs, boxers and mastiffs. They are extremely strong and bulky dogs, that even today are summarized as molossers. They were already bred in ancient times and have always been highly appreciated. They were used on large farms, with livestock herds or for example on merchant ships such as guard and protection dogs, served as herding dogs and as hunting dogs for wild boar or bear. They served rulers like Hammurabi as war dogs, they had them carved in stone in full recognition does 3700 years.

Due to its strength, courage and determination, have been used as fighting dogs in the arenas of animal fighting since Roman times. Molossians have a commanding head with a rather short snout and long lips.. The ears are usually worn hanging. According to the traditions of antiquity in words and images, the main characteristics of the molossian have remained essentially the same for thousands of years, but in recent centuries and especially due to modern dog breeding, the classic type of molosser has been lost to some extent. In extreme cases strange shapes have been bred with many extremely short folds or snouts such as bulldogs or giants like him Great Dane or the Mastiff. The Dog is still raised in his homeland only for his performance at work.

So, chances are that the Dogo Canario still personify the type Molosoide as was common in the old days. It is clearly recognized as trotting, but does not suffer from cultivated exaggerations of any bodily characteristics or traits. Can only hope it stays that way. Unfortunately, breeders are very much at odds with Dogo Canario. They haven't even managed to agree on a name and a registry office. Since 1991 It has been officially considered as "The Canarian Presa Dog" among the natural symbols of the Canary Islands.. Meanwhile in 2001 the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture recognized these dogs as a national breed also under the name of Dogo Canario, the same dogs were then provisionally recognized as Dogo Canario by the world federation FCI in 2001 and finally in 2011. Other names are Perro de Presa y Alano. Alano It is an old word that means Great Dane.

Physical characteristics

The Dogo Canario, Perro de Presa, Perro de Toro, Alano o Presa Canario – all designations for the same four-legged friend – he is an elegant dog that radiates athletic power. He is an athletic, muscular, elongated but nevertheless typical molosser.

The skull-muzzle ratio is approximately 6:4. The upper lip rests a little flaccidly on the lower one. The eyes, medium-sized, they are oval and hazelnut, the ears, high, they are separated from each other and are shaped like a button; they are only amputated to remember their original function as a combat dog. The neck, long and muscular, shows a slight dewlap. The tail is implanted high: thick at the base, is tuned to the extreme. the belly is retracted, but the last ribs stand out only slightly, giving a harmonious harp shape. Limbs are sturdy, muscular and perfectly plumb; angulation of the hind limbs is not very marked.

The difference between male and female bulldogs desired by the FCI standard is therefore unnaturally large. In any case, desires of this standard for outward appearance should not be taken so seriously.

Because fortunately this originally preserved dog breed, robust and healthy has set its standard โ€œfor itselfโ€, more exactly for their performance at work, and has kept it in the practice of life until today. People, who now wants to put him in a standard of modern pedigreed dog breeding, don't even agree to the principle, as we can see in its history of the breed. Modern pedigreed dog breeding has done no breed of dog any good, both in terms of health and character. In old times, the Bulldog fitted with pleasure to the ears, so that they protruded upwards. This is now prohibited. Today they show large down-hanging ears..

  • Fur: short, without Undercoat, pretty hard.
  • Color: leonado or atigrado. The tabby specimens have a wide range of colors, from very dark to a light gray with a rather cold tone.
  • Size: males, of 61 to 66 cm.; females, of 57 to 62 cm..

Character

The Dogo Canario is a quiet dog, balanced and self-assured. He is a powerful and defensive athlete who can show his performance at any time. Like all molossi, he is extremely kind, has strong nerves and a high stimulus threshold. But, he is more eager to move and not as lethargic as most molossers today bred only as companions. One Dogo Canario well socialized is friendly to people who know and like children. It is very sociable. Towards strangers is at first a little distant without fear. He is an incorruptible guardian, fearless and protective of his family without being aggressive himself. The FCI standard describes the character desired by the breed:

Calm appearance; alert look. It is especially suitable as a watchdog… His temperament is even-tempered and he is very self-confident.. Deep barking. He is docile and kind to his family members and with strong ties to his master, but you may suspect strangers. Self-assured demeanor, elegant and somewhat distant. When you are alert, his attitude is confident and alert.

It must be added that the Dogo Canario rarely barks. But if it barks once, it's pretty awesome.

Fitness

The Dogo Canario is undemanding in terms of external conditions. Of course: a small apartment in the big city would not be optimal for your attitude. But other than that it's easy to maintain. It is also a working dog, a guard, a driver, a hunting dog for hunting wild boar. The Dogo Canario it is suitable as a family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นonly on the condition that it is well socialized, well educated and physically fit. You also have to take into account a fact: It is considered a "dangerous dog" in many countries.

Dogo Canario Education

The Dogo Canario can be trained well, but still not a beginner dog. It is intelligent, very sociable and eager to work. But at the same time he is very powerful and assertive. In case of doubt, always the strongest end of the strap. So, his master or caretaker should not leave doubts about his role as leader and this on the basis of natural authority. So this dog will gladly leave the leading role to his bipeds without reservation.. But it must be filled. The Dogo Canario it is even suitable for demanding tasks such as training as an assistance or protection dog. The basic requirement is that it comes from a serious breeder and that it has already been socialized there..

Dogo Canario health and care

The Dogo Canario has no special demands on your care.

Typical diseases

Breed-specific diseases are not known.. Due to his still short career as an official pedigree dog, it can be assumed that the population of the Dogo Canario, Presa Dog or Presa Canario – Whatever this ancient breed of dog is called – enjoys robust health.

Nutrition / Food

The Dogo Canario has no special demands on their diet.

Life expectancy Dogo Canario

There are no reliable figures on life expectancy. Seriously raised, the Dogo Canario should be able to live off 10 to 12 years.

Buy Dogo Canario

Before making a purchase, be aware that the restrictive attitude of the State can cause many problems in daily life and additional financial burdens. The Dogo Canario it is a large and powerful dog that belongs to the hands of an experienced teacher or lover. The cost of a Dogo Canario is of some 1200 EUR.

Characteristics "Dogo Canario"

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Photos:

1 – Canarian Presa Dog – Canary Dog by Kamen Rider Snipe / CC BY-SA
2 – Presa Canario dog – Dogo Canario by Basil Dragon / CC BY-SA
3 – Presa Canario by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/732874
4 – Canary bulldog, edited by Canecorsodog (en.Wikipedia) edited by Caronna 12:25, 6 February 2008 (UTC) / CC BY-SA
5 – Zai-Kan de Irema Curtรณ. Canary prey perro byManuel Curtรณ Jr. / CC BY-SA
6 – Presa Canario by Wikipedia
7 – Presa canario dog by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/75916

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. โ“˜
  • – AKC – FSS โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Dogo Canario"

Origin:
Spain

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
26.11.2018

Use:

Guard dog and caring for cattle.



General appearance:

Large Medium-sized Molossoid Dog, straight profile and black mask. Robust and well proportioned.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The body is longer than its height at the withers. This characteristic is more pronounced in females..

The ratio of the skull to the antecara is 60-40 %. The width of the skull is 3/5 the total length of the head. The distance from the elbow to the ground must be 50 % height at withers in males and somewhat less in females.



Behavior / temperament:

calm look, attentive expression. Especially suitable as a guard dog and traditionally used to care for livestock. Balanced temperament and very self-confident. Low and deep bark. Obedient and docile with family members, very devoted to his master but can be reserved with strangers. Confident fitness, noble and somewhat distant. When he is alert his posture is firm with an alert attitude.

Head:

Solid, brachycephalic and compact in appearance covered in thick skin. Its shape tends towards a slightly elongated cube. The skull lines- facials are parallel or slightly convergent.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Somewhat convex in anteroposterior and transverse direction. The frontal bone tends to be flat. The width is almost identical to its length.
    Pronounced zygomatic arches with well-developed but not prominent cheek and jaw muscles, covered in loose fur. Occipital bump only slightly marked.
  • Stop: The stop is pronounced but not abrupt. The fold between the frontal lobes is well defined and approximately two thirds the size of the skull.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Wide, heavily pigmented black. In the same line of the muzzle. Large nostrils to facilitate breathing.
  • Snout: Shorter than the skull, usually about the 40 % of the total length of the head. Width is 2/3 the width of the skull. Its base is very wide, slightly tapering towards the nose. Flat, straight nose without grooves.
  • Lips: The upper lip is hanging but not excessively. Seen from the front, the upper and lower lip join forming an inverted V. The edges are slightly divergent. The inside of the lips is dark.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Scissor bite or slightly prognathic bite, max. 2 mm. Tweezer bite is accepted but not desired due to tooth wear. The canines have a wide transverse distance. Teeth are wide with strong implantation base. Large molars, small incisors and well-developed canines.

EYES: Slightly oval, medium to large. Placed well apart but never sagging or protruding. Tight black eyelids, never fallen. Color varies from dark to medium brown depending on coat color. They should never be clear.

EARS: Medium size, set well apart with short fine hair. Naturally fall on both sides of the head. If they are folded they are shaped like a rose. Its insertion is slightly above the level of the eyes. Ears with a very high insertion or close together are considered unusual. In countries where amputation is permitted, they must be erect..

Neck:

Shorter than the length of the head. Skin on the lower part loose forming a slight dewlap. Solid and straight, tends to be cylindrical and muscular.

Body:

Long, wide and deep.

  • top line: Straight, without deformations supported by well-developed but poorly visible muscles. Rising slightly from the cross to the rump. The height at the rump is 1 โ€“ 2 cm greater than the height at the withers.
  • Rump: Average length, wide and rounded. It should not be long because it would limit your movement.. Females are usually wider.
  • Breast : High capacity and well-defined pectoral muscles. Seen both from the front and in profile, it must be lowered, at least down to elbow level. Chest circumference is generally equal to the height at the withers plus 45 %. Well arched ribs.
  • Bottom line and belly: Slightly collected and never lowered. The flanks only slightly pronounced.

Tail:

Thick at the base tapering towards the tip, reaching no further than the height of the hock. Middle insertion. During movement it lifts it in the shape of a saber but without stooping or leaning on the back. At rest it hangs right with a slight curve towards the end.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • Shoulder: With good inclination.
  • Arms: Well angled, oblique.
  • Forearm: Well balanced, straight. Strong bones and good musculature.
  • Elbows: They must not be glued to the ribs or open outwards. Metacarpus: Very solid and slightly inclined.
  • Previous feet: Cat foot with rounded toes, not very close.
    The foot pads are highly developed and black. Nails are dark. White nails should be avoided although it can happen according to the coat color.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Seen from behind strong and parallel without deviations.
  • Thighs: Long and very muscular.
  • Knee: Angulation is not very pronounced but should not be insufficient.
  • Metatarsals: Always well descended.
  • Hind feet: Slightly longer than the front ones and with similar characteristics.

Movement:

During movement, the Presa Canario is agile and elastic, covering the terrain well. Long step. The tail is brought down and the head is only slightly raised above the level of the back. When you are alert, the tail and the head are carried high.

Mantle

SKIN: Thick and elastic. Looser over and around the neck. When alert, the skin over the head forms symmetrical folds that form from the fold between the frontal lobes..

  • Fur: Short, rough, smooth without undercoat (may appear on the neck and on the back of the thigh). Rather rough to the touch. Very short and thin on the ears, slightly longer on the withers and on the back of the thighs.
  • Color: All shades from fawn to sand, from dark brown to light gray or blonde. All shades from tabby to sand. White marks are accepted on the chest, at the base of the neck or throat, front feet and back toes but this should be minimal. The mask is always black and should not be spread above eye level.


Size and weight:

Height at the withers:

  • Males: 60 to 66 cm..
  • females: 56 to 62 cm..

In the case of very typical specimens, 2 cm tolerance above or below limits.

Minimum weight:

  • Males: 50 Kg.
  • females: 40 kg.

Maximum weight:

  • Males: 65 kg.
  • females: 55 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..

Bite in clamp

SEVERE FAULTS:

Any fault is considered severe when it affects the expression and limits the type of dog..
Incorrect head proportions
Extremely convergent craniofacial lines (stop too steep)
Loin and cross at the same height
Incorrect limb position
Square profile.
Triangular head, close (not cube)
Fine tail, threaded. High insertion.
Sunken or soggy back.
light eyes (yellow), very close to each other or oblique, sunken or bulging
Excessively prognathic bite.
Insufficient mask.
Absence of teeth (Except P 1)

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
Totally nonpigmented nose.
White marks not accepted.
Bite: enognรกtica.
Croup lower than the cross. Sloped top line.
Blue eyes or with tonal difference.
amputated tail.



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.

    TRANSLATION: Brรญgida Nestler

Technical supervision: SR. Miguel Angel Martinez

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Canary Mastiff, Canary Catch Dog, Canarian Dogo, Presa Canario.Dogo Canario, Presa (English).
2. dogo Canario (French).
3. Presa Canario, Kanarische Dogge (German).
4. Perro de presa canรกrio, Dogo canรกrio (Portuguese).
5. Perro de presa canario (espaรฑol).

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Miniature Pinscher
Alemania FCI 185 . Pinscher and Schnauzer type

Origin: Germany
Character: Active and guardian
Weight: 4 to 6 Kg
Height: 25 to 30 cm.
Life expectancy: 15 years

Pinscher Miniatura

The Miniature Pinscher has much temperament, vitality and is an excellent companion dog.

Content
History

It is often thought that the Pinscher miniatura is a German Pinscher small, but it predates that race at least in 200 years. Originally paid for his maintenance as a buzzard in the German pens. It is believed to have been created by the crossing of races as diverse as the Sausage dog, the old german pinscher, the Manchester Terrier and the Italian Greyhound. The result was a spirited and fearless puppy.

It was very popular in Germany and Scandinavian countries., but it is not surprising that its international star began to grow. The Pinscher miniatura was first registered with the American Kennel Club in 1925 like Terrier for his mouse experience. The Miniature Pinscher Club of America was formed in 1929, and the dogs were reclassified as a toy breed in 1930. In America they were called Pinscher (Toy) until 1972, when they were renamed Miniature Pinscher.

Today, the Miniature Pinscher ranks 40th among AKC registered breeds, below 17th in 2000. As with many breeds, has changed position at the whim of the public, possibly because he's not the cute little lapdog some thought he would be, or simply because other breeds have captured the attention of the public.

Physical characteristics

The Pinscher miniature is the achicada image of the German Pinscher, flawless dwarfism. Its elegant square construction is clearly visible through her short hair, smooth and tight.

Its proportions are square because it has the same length as the cross height, between the 25 and 30 cm..

Its weight varies between the 4 and 6 kg maximum, at risk of suffering from the heart.

The hair is short and smooth, admitting only copies monocolores Red in their different shades and copies bicoloured Black with fire marks.

Traditionally, the Miniature Pinscher was the tail and ears cut, but now this practice is prohibited throughout the European Union.

Character and skills

A small dog with a great attitude and a bigger mouth, the Miniature Pinscher he has no idea he's not as big as a Doberman. Will face any threat, including a dog many times bigger than him. Will try to protect his family, will chase cats out of the yard and sound the alarm whenever he deems necessary, which is constant. And although it will fit in your puppy bag, you won't like to be there. This is a dog with a mind and a will of its own, not an accessory.

Don't let its designation as a toy dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นfool you. Like his older Terrier cousins, the Pinscher miniatura dig, will bark and chase anything that moves, including squirrels, cats and quite possibly other dogs. Unless well-bred and well-socialized – and sometimes even despite such advantages – is prone to being an annoying barker, suspicious of strangers and not very good with children.

The Pinscher miniatura It can be wonderful with older kids as long as the kids don't mistreat them. Their activity and energy level is suitable for children, and loves to be a family dog. Monitor interactions with young children so they don't hurt the dog, or viceversa.

Due to his tendency to be protective and territorial, the assertive, proud and stubborn Pinscher miniatura needs a firm and consistent training from the puppy stage to control his bites, as well as any tendency to bark inappropriately. Don't let him get away with bad behavior or he'll quickly become an almost impossible habit to break. It also, like many small dogs, Miniature Pinschers are difficult to house train; firmness and consistency are the keys to success.

The Miniature Pinscher is innately curious and likes toys that move or make noises. But, it is likely that at some point he will try to eat the toys… will gut a squeaky toy in no time. Flimsy rubber or plastic aren't the best bets for him.

Start training your puppy Pinscher miniatura the day i bring it home. Even at 8 or 10 weeks of age, He is able to absorb everything you can teach you. If possible, Take it to a trainer when you have between 10 and 12 weeks, and socializes, socialice, socialice. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many vets recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations have been completed (including that of rage, distemper and parvovirus). Instead of formal training, You can start training your puppy to socialize at home and among family and friends until immunizations are completed in the puppy.

Talk to the breeder, Describe exactly what you want in a dog and ask for help choosing a puppy. Breeders see their puppies daily and can make incredibly accurate recommendations once they know something about their lifestyle and personality.. If you are looking for a Pinscher miniatura, look for one whose parents have nice personalities and who has been well socialized since the puppy's first stage.

Miniature Pinscher Health

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

The Miniature Pinscher is prone to some health problems. Here's a brief rundown of some of the conditions you should be aware of.

Like most small dogs, Miniature Pinscher's knees can be unstable and can come out of position easily, the common condition known as luxating patellas. This is one of the reasons why it is essential to keep your Miniature Pinscher at a proper weight..

Hip disease known as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease occurs in Min Pins. Causes a reduction in the blood supply to the head of the hind leg bone, which then begins to degrade. The first sign of Legg-Calve-Perthes, the limp, usually appears when the puppy has 4 to 6 months of age. In many cases, treatment requires surgery to remove the head of the leg bone.

Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, the MPSVI, it is a genetic defect in the way the body processes certain molecules. An accumulation of dermatan sulfate (a complex molecule) can occur in specific areas of the body. Stunted growth, joint damage, cloudiness of the eyes (which may look like waterfalls) and damage to the heart valves are some of the consequences of MPSVI. DNA test can identify affected dogs, carriers and normals. Breeding two carriers can produce affected puppies.

Other conditions that affect race include diabetes, dislocation of the elbow, congenital deafness and eye problems such as progressive retinal atrophy, glaucoma and hypoplasia of the optic nerve.

Not all of these conditions are detectable on a growing puppy, and it can be difficult to predict whether an animal will be free of these diseases, so you should find a trusted breeder who is committed to raising the healthiest animals possible. Must be able to produce independent certification that the dog's parents (and grandparents, etc.) have been tested for genetic defects and considered healthy for breeding. As minimum, breeder must have hip and knee evaluations of both breeding dogs.

If the breeder tells you that you do not need to do these tests because you have never had problems in your lines, your dogs have been vet checked, or any of the other excuses bad breeders have to skimp on their dogs' genetic testing, vaiyase.

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

Not all visits from Pinscher miniatura to the vet they are due to a genetic problem. Due to its size and athletics, broken legs are not uncommon.

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

Caring for the Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Pinschers are very easy to groom due to their short, soft fur. Just use a bristle brush once or twice a week. They lose an average amount, but its small size means less hair is lost than in a larger dog with the same type of short hair.

Bathe the Miniature Pinscher as desired or only when it gets dirty. With the gentle dog shampoos available now, You can bathe a Miniature Pinscher weekly if you want without damaging its coat.

As with all Toy breeds, dental problems are common. Brush your Miniature Pinscher's teeth daily with a vet-approved pet toothpaste and have them checked regularly by your vet. Nails should be cut every two weeks; should not hear the clicking of the toenails when the dog walks.

Characteristics "Miniature Pinscher"

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Videos del Pinscher Miniatura

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schanuezer dogs. Molossian type Dogs and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs. , Section 1: Pinscher and Schnauzer. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Toys โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 1 (Toys) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Group 5 – (Toys) โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Toys โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Toys โ“˜
  • – UKC – Companion Breeds โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Miniature Pinscher"

Origin:
Germany

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
06.03.2007

Use:

Pet and home dog



General appearance:

The Pinscher miniature is the achicada image of the German Pinscher, flawless dwarfism. Its elegant square construction is clearly visible through her short hair, smooth and tight.



IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

  • The construction should as much as possible appear square in relation to body length and the height to the cross.
  • The total length of the head (from the tip of the truffle to the occipital protuberance) you must keep a relationship of 1:2 with body length (from the cross to the tail insert).


Behavior / temperament:

With a lot of temperament, full of life, self-confident, balanced. All this makes it an excellent family dog โ€‹โ€‹and for company..

Head:



Cranial region:
  • Skull: Strong and elongated, with the back of the little marked head. The forehead is flat and parallel with the nasal helm.
  • Depression links (stop): Soft, Although clearly defined.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Well developed and black.
  • Snout:It ends in a truncated crib. The nasal helm is straight.
  • Belfos: Blacks, rest firm and plans on the jaws; the corner of the mouth is closed.
  • Jaws/Teeth: Powerful upper jaw and lower. The bite is scissors, strong and full (42 clean and white teeth according to tooth formula of the dog). You must close properly. Muscles of chewing this strongly developed without forming cheeks that disturb.
  • Eyes: dark, oval, the edges of the acceding and pigmented black eyelids.
  • Ears: erect; bent, high insertion, โ€œVโ€ shaped; the inside edges of the ears rest on cheeks. The ears are directed forward in the direction of the temple. The parallel fold should not exceed the top line of the skull.

Neck:

Of aristocratic porte, not too short; without interruption, It should flow harmoniously on the cross; dry, without dewlap and loose in the throat skin. The skin of the throat is firm, without wrinkles.

Body:

  • Top line: Slightly descending from the cross back.
  • Cross: It is the highest point of the top line.
  • Back: Strong, short, firm.
  • Pork loin: Strong. The distance from the last rib to the hip is short so that the dog appears compact.
  • Rump: Slightly rounded and imperceptibly through the inclusion of the queue.
  • Breast : Moderately wide, oval cut, deep up to elbows. The apron is especially marked by the tip of the sternum.
  • bottom line: Flanks not excessively gathered so as to provide a nice wavy line along the lower part of the thorax..

Tail:

Natural, the goal being to make it Sabre or sickle-shaped.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: The forelimbs are, seen from the front, vigorous, straight and placed not too close together. Profile viewed forearms are straight.

  • Shoulder: The scapula is firmly resting on the chest. Well muscled on both sides of the spine of the bone, It overhangs the vertebrae of the column in the thoracic segment. As much as possible well cast and tilted backward, forms an angle of 50ยบ with the horizontal.
  • Arm: Well on the body, strong and muscular; forms an angle of approximately 95ยบ to 105ยบ with the scapula.
  • Elbows: Tight, not rotated or outward or inward.
  • Forearm: Straight seen from front and profile; strongly developed and muscular.
  • Carpo: Strong and stable.
  • Metacarpus: Strong and elastic, seen from the front straight, profile I slightly oblique in relation to the ground.
  • Front feet: Short and round ; fingers pinched each others and arched (cat feet) ; strong pads ; short nails, black and strong.

LATER MEMBERS: Views of oblique profile, from the back, are parallel and not too together.

  • Thighs: Moderately long, widths, and heavily muscular
  • Knee: Must not be turned neither inward nor outward
  • Leg: Long and strong, sinewy, continuing in a powerful Tarsus
  • Hock: Well angled, strong, firm, not turned neither inward nor outward
  • Metatarsus: Perpendicular in relation to the ground
  • Rear feet: A little longer than the front. Fingers tightened one another well arched ; nails short, black.

Movement:

The Pinscher miniature is a m. During the movement the back remains firm and relatively quiet. The beginning of the movement is harmonious, insurance, full of strength, free and good range. It is typical for trotters to have great ground coverage with clean, fluid movement., with a powerful drive and a wide front extension.

Mantle

SKIN: Firm throughout the body

COAT: Short and thick hair, shiny and tight to the body, without bald regions.

COLOR

  • Unicolor: Red Deer, Jatoba to red oscuro-marron.
  • black and tan: Black hair lacquer with red fire marks to Brown. It is desirable that the trade marks are possible dark, saturated and well-defined. Fire marks are located : on the eyes, on the underside of the neck, in the Metacarpus, in feet, on the inner faces of the hind and the perineum. In the sill, two triangles of equal size clearly separated one from the other.


Size and weight:

  • HEIGHT AT THE WITHERS (Males and females): 25 until 30 cm..
  • WEIGHT (Males and females): 4 until 6 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 consequences on the health and well-being of the dog.



In particular:

  • Look heavy or light, petizo or patilargo.
  • Heavy or round skull.
  • Wrinkles on the forehead.
  • Short snout, pointed or narrow.
  • Bite in clamp.
  • light eyes, too big or too small.
  • Inclusion of low or very long ears, ears carried different from each other.
  • The throat loose skin.
  • Too long back, collected or soft.
  • Encarpado back.
  • fallen group.
  • Long feet.
  • Amble step.
  • High way.
  • Fine animal hair.
  • eel line, Dark saddle, mantle clear, spotted fur.
  • 1 cm.. above the upper limit of height or 1 cm.. below the lower height limit.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Lack of type in the expression of sex (for example female male).
  • Lightweight aspect.
  • Lack of parallelism skull/snout.
  • Amanzanado skull.
  • Elbows rotated out.
  • Hocks rotated inwards.
  • After not quite angled or barrel.
  • Deviations of more of 1 cm.. and less than 2 cm.. at the maximum and minimum heights respectively.

MISS PLAYOFFS:

  • Shyness, aggressiveness, evil, exaggerated suspicion, nervous behavior.
  • Any deformity.
  • Lack of type.
  • Lacking bite, upper or lower prognathism, Arcade of the offset incisors.
  • Miss runner in each region as construction defects, hair and color.
  • Deviations of more of 2 cm.. of the upper and lower height limits.

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..

TRANSLATION: Lucas Rodriguez Bazzurro.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Min Pin, King of the Toys (English).
2. Pinscher Nain (French).
3. Rehpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, Minpin, Minidoberman; in ร–sterreich auch unter Rehrattler bekannt (German).
4. Pinscher miniatura (Portuguese).
5. Pinscher enano (espaรฑol).

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Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Francia Espaรฑa FCI 137 - Molossoid . Mountain

Origin: Spain, France
Character: Brave and loyal
Weight: 40 - 60 Kg
Height: 65 - 80 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a guardian and protector with territorial claims.

Content

History

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is an ancient watchdog of the mountainous world of the Pyrenees. There it is officially called Chien de Montagne des Pyrรฉnรฉes. The people of the Pyrenees call him the cute little one Patou. The pyrenees, like a vast, deserted and rugged, previously inaccessible mountain range, form the natural border between France and Spain. Here there were and there are wolves and bears, with the consequent problem for ranchers. It also, sheep used to be one of the few livelihoods of the people here. While in Germany and other Central European countries people lament the return of the wolf and complain about the damage caused to game and sheep herds, in the Pyrenees dogs such as the Patou from time immemorial. And there are no complaints. Guard dogs are an integral part of every flock of sheep in the Pyrenees mountains.

On the French side, they are officially called Chien de Montagne des Pyrรฉnรฉes or Pyrenรคenberghund, on the Spanish side Perro de montaรฑa de los Pirineos or Gran Pirineo. In addition to protecting herds against thieves, wolves and bears, also protected large estates. His powerful figure, his determination and ability to attack in an emergency were not without effect. The impression must have been so lasting that his work was already documented in writings from antiquity and the Middle Ages.. It is reported that the dogs would have recognized people from afar by their clothes. In 1391 it is said that the Count of Foix did a test. If he came disguised as a tramp, the dogs attacked him from afar without hesitation. If he came dressed as a count, he wasn't bothered.

The Patou was not a uniform race in the past. In very remote valleys there were often local breeds, genetically isolated, optimized for your job task naturally, but in the end the same dogs came out with a very similar appearance and character, though they might have been genetically separated for generations. Extremely harsh living conditions obviously outweighed the disadvantages of inbreeding. Modern pedigree dog breeding took an interest in these impressive dogs very early on. Already at the first dog show in France, in 1863, a separate class was established for the Pyrenean Mountain Dog.

An attempt was made to establish the Patou also outside the Pyrenees as a watchdog and protection. In 1907 the first standard was established in France. But, due to the two world wars and the associated famine period, the population of Patou outside the mountains suffered serious setbacks. In 1955 obtained the official recognition of the FCI – International Cynological Federation.

Physical characteristics

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a big dog, imposing, powerful and at the same time athletic and agile. Doesn't seem clumsy or massive, but rather elegant piecework. It has a medium length coat, very dense and flexible, which can be slightly wavy. The bottom layer is also very dense. To the colors that the official standard says:

White or white with gray spots (badger gray or wolf gray), pale yellow or orange (rusty) in the head, ears and base of tail, sometimes also in the body.

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog it has a majestic height at the withers 70 and 80 centimeters in males and 65 to 75 in females. The weight must be between 60 and 70 kg. The measurements are quite similar to those taken by the Conde de Bylandt when he first described the breed in 1897, when he simply called the dogs "Chien des Pyrรฉneรฉsยซ. The head of the Patou remember the contours of a molosser. Shows a very alert and attentive facial expression. It is a dog that rests in itself, who first of all observes everything, seemingly listless. This is underlined by his eyes, they're supposed to be sweet and dreamy, with its dark amber color.

Character and skills

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a guardian and protector with territorial claims. He looks cute and calm looking, sublime and imposing almost like a blank teddy bear, but you must not be wrong. It has a strong character combined with a very own but clear idea of รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นhow it should behave – and the others in their domain. This idea is naturally shaped by its use throughout the centuries, where he had to defend his flock to life or death as a guard without the presence of the shepherd and, therefore, had to make decisions independently. The official standard classifies his character qualities as follows:

Since the dog was used exclusively to protect herds against attacks by predators, its selection for breeding was based on its suitability as a guardian, their respectable appearance and also their relationship with the herd. The resulting characteristics are strength and agility., as well as the sweetness and attachment to his protรฉgรฉs. This watchdog has a tendency to independence and initiative, which requires some authority from his master.

One Pyrenean Mountain Dog should only be held by an experienced and mentally strong person. First of all, not a family dog. But, it can become so if it has extremely competent guidance from its master or caretaker and if the external conditions are right. Only then can he be a good family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นand lovingly protect all members of the family., including other four-legged friends. It also, is a good guardian and extremely reliable protector of the house and all those who, in your opinion -which should be clarified-, belong to it. Towards strangers he is suspicious.

Fitness

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog it is extremely undemanding in its maintenance – if one ignores the aforementioned restrictions due to its nature as a watchdog. It is undemanding in its nutrition as well as in its accommodation. You can spend the whole year outside without problems – As long as you have a suitable and "adequate" hiding place, it does not mean either a kennel or a chain., because he must be able to move in his territory. This large, self-confident dog is quite sensitive and places great importance on a close emotional bond with his human family.. You need a trusting relationship with your master or caregiver.

Thanks to modern pedigree dog breeding, the Patou is better prepared for a big city life than other herd protection dog breeds like the Kangal or the Central Asian Shepherd Dog. So if you have a large, well-fenced property in the country, if you have joy, fun, experience and the possibility of getting involved with these dogs, you can experience a particularly impressive and beautiful facet of the human-dog association.

Pyrenean Mountain Dog Education

The education of Pyrenean Mountain Dog belongs to the hands of a teacher or lover with deep experience and canine knowledge. Like any other race, Pyrenean mountain dogs must be well socialized and educated since they are puppies. It would be irresponsible to want to keep such a dog as a beginner.

Care and health of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Absolutely easy to care for and undemanding. The Pyrenean Mountain Dog generally enjoys very robust health. Some health problems may include hip dysplasia; heart problems such as tricuspid valve dysplasia; cancers like osteosarcoma (bone cancer); eye problems such as persistent pupil membranes, progressive retinal atrophy and cataracts; dissecting osteochondritis (an orthopedic problem), patellar dislocation (dislocation of the patella) and swelling.

Nutrition / Food

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog he has no problem with his diet.

Life expectancy of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog have a very high life expectancy of 12 and sometimes more years relative to its size.

Characteristics "Pyrenean Mountain Dog"

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Photos:

1 – Pyrenean Mountain Dog by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/774692
2 – Pyrenees Mountain Dog, XI International Dog Show in Krakรณw by I, Lilly M / CC BY-SA
3 – Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog by HeartSpoon / CC BY-SA
4 – Pyrenees mountain dog by Arnaud 25 / CC BY-SA
5 – Pasture of Anterne, Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval, Pyrenean Mountain Dog among the sheeps by Jerome Bon from Paris, France / CC BY
6 – Pyrenean Mountain Dog by Emma.Martinet / CC0
7 – Pyrenees mountain dog by I, Beninho / CC BY-SA

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Group 3 – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Sheepdogs โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

    • FCI breed standard "Pyrenean Mountain Dog"

    Origin:
    Spain, France

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    13.03.2001

    Use:

    Herd guard dog in mountain.



    General appearance:

    This is a large dog, imposing and very well proportioned, although without lacking a certain elegance.

    PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS:

    • The maximum width of the skull is equal to its length.
    • The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull.
    • The length of the body, from the tip of the shoulder, to the tip of the gluteus, is slightly higher than the height at the withers.
    • Chest height is equal to half the height at the withers or slightly less


    Behavior / temperament:

    Used to protect flocks alone from predator attacks, his selection was based on both his vigilance and deterrence skills, as in their attachment to the flock. As a result of this, its main qualities are strength and agility, as well as the sweetness and devotion towards those who protect him. This watchdog has a propensity for independence and a sense of initiative that require some authority from its master..

    Head:

    Is not very big, compared to the size of the dog. The side faces are quite flat.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: The maximum width of the skull is equal to its length. It is slightly arched, because the sagittal crest is noticeable to the touch. Since the occipital protuberance is apparent, the cranium, on its back, It has an ogival shape. Superciliary arches are not marked, the middle groove is barely perceptible to the touch between the eyes.
    • Depression links (Stop): It has a slight inclination.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: It is completely black.
    • Snout: It is wide; somewhat shorter than the skull and progressively decreases towards its extremity. Seen from above, is V-shaped with a truncated tip. It is very solid under the eyes.
    • Lips: They are slightly hanging and cover just the lower jaw. Are black or well marked black, as well as the palate.
    • Jaws / Teeth: The denture must be complete and the teeth must be white and healthy. The joint is in the form of scissors (the upper incisors cover the lower ones without loss of contact). Articulation in the form of pliers is supported, as well as the two lower clips that fall towards the front.

    Eyes: They are rather small, almendrada form, slightly oblique, of intelligent and contemplative expression. Its color is amber brown. The eyelids are never loose and are lined with black. The look is sweet and dreamy.

    Ears: Present at eye level. They are quite small, triangular in shape and rounded at the extremity. They fall close to the head and appear a little higher when the dog is in action.

    Neck:

    It is strong, pretty short; the double chin is poorly developed.

    Body:

    The length of the body, from the tip of the shoulder, to the tip of the gluteus, is slightly higher than the height at the withers. The height of the sternum to the ground is almost equal to half the height at the withers, but never inferior.

    • top line: It is very firm.
    • Cross: It is wide.
    • Back: Good length, solid.
    • Pork loin: Medium length.
    • Rump: Slightly oblique; the haunches are quite outgoing.
    • Flank: It is little inclined.
    • Breast : It is not very inclined, but wide and deep. Descends to elbow level, no further down. Its altitude is equal to or slightly less than the height at the withers. Ribs are slightly rounded.

    Tail:

    Descend at least to the tip of the hock. It is bushy and forms a pompadour. Low, during rest, preferably with the hooked end. When is the dog in action, it rises on the back taking a well-rounded shape and only the limb touches the back (The mountain people call it the "arroundera" wheel.).

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: They are strong and plumb.

    • Shoulder: They are fairly oblique.
    • Arms: Muscular, medium length.
    • forearms: Straight, strong and well covered with fringe hairs.
    • Carpi: The wrist is in the extension of the forearm.
    • Metacarpus: Slightly oblique.
    • Previous feet: They are not very long and compact, with slightly arched fingers.

    LATER MEMBERS: They have hairs that form longer and busier fringes than the forelimbs. Seen from behind, are perpendicular to the ground.

    • Thighs: They are well muscled, not very long and fairly oblique; ยซwell trainedยป.
    • Knees: They are moderately angled and lie on the axis of the body.
    • Legs: Strong, medium length.
    • Hock: Width, thin and medium layered.
    • Pies: They are little elongated, compact, with slightly arched fingers.
    • Spurs: The hindquarters have double, well-formed spurs. The forelimbs sometimes have single or double dewclaws.

    Movement:

    The movement of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog is powerful and loose, never weighed; it is broader than fast and it does not lack a certain elasticity and elegance. This dog's angulations allow for a steady gait.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Thick and flexible. Often shows pigmentation spots all over the body.

    Fur: It is very bushy, smooth, quite long and loose, pretty rough on the shoulders and back. Longer at the tail and around the neck, where it can be slightly wavy. Trouser hair, finer and woolier, it's very bushy. The inner face of hairs is also thick.

    Color: White or white with gray appearance spots (badger hair or dark bay), pale yellow or orange, in the head, the ears and the tail. Badger hair spots are the most appreciated.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • Males: 70 to 80 cm.,
    • females: 65 to 75 cm..

    A tolerance of 2 cm in of the set size, in copies that correspond perfectly to the type.



    Fouls:

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

    General aspect: General appearance that gives the impression of heaviness, aspect without distinction. Thick dog, not very energetic, lymphatic.

    Head:

    • Too heavy, rectangular
    • Very wide skull, forehead bulge
    • Very marked or non-existent naso-frontal depression
    • Very drooping lips that form belfo
    • Insufficient truffle pigmentation, the edge of the eyelids and lips

    Eyes: Round, sunken or bulging. Too big or too small, close together or far apart. Third visible eyelid. Hard expression.

    Ears: Wide, long, bent, forming folds. They come back; set high.

    Neck: Delgado, a little long or otherwise very short, giving the impression that the head is sunk on the shoulders. Chin very pronounced.

    Body: Sunken or convex top line, inclined, swollen or sagging belly.

    Breast : Very broad or narrow front part of the chest. Flat ribs, or on the contrary, barrel shape.

    Tail: With little hair or incorrect implantation. Very short or very long, without pompadour, does not take the form of a wheel when in action or does it continuously, even during rest.

    Former members:

    • They deviate inward or outward.
    • Very open scapulo-humeral angle.

    Later members:

    • They deviate inward or outward.
    • Straight or excessively angled hock.
    • Pies: Long, plans.
    • Fur: Short or curled, silky, soft. Absence of an inner layer of hairs.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • Color: Colors other than those indicated in the standard.
    • Truffle: In another color that is not absolutely black.
    • Jaws: Upper or lower prognathism, or any malformation of the jaws.
    • Eyes: Different colored spots on the eyelids, raptor eyes.
    • Spurs: Absence of dewclaws, single or double spur atrophy in hindquarters.
    • Size: Outside the limits of the standard.


    N.B.:

    โ€ข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    โ€ข 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. Great Pyrenees, Patou, Montaรฑรฉs del Pirineo, Perro de Montaรฑa de los Pirineos, Can de Montaรฑa de os Perinรฉs, Chien des Pyrรฉnรฉes, Chien de Montagne des Pyrรฉnรฉes, Pyr, GP, PMD, Gentle Giant (English).
    2. montagne des Pyrรฉnรฉes, pastou, patou (French).
    3. Chien de Montagne des Pyrรฉnรฉes, Patou (German).
    4. Chien de Montagne des Pirรฉnรฉes (Portuguese).
    5. Gran Pirineo, Chien des Pyrรฉnรฉes, Chien de Montagne des Pyrรฉnรฉes, Gigante de los Pirineos, Gran Pirineu, Muntanya dels Pirineus, Patou (espaรฑol).

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    Estrela Mountain Dog
    Portugal FCI 173 - Molossoid . Mountain

    Origin: Portugal
    Character: Protective and loyal
    Weight: Approx.. 50Kg
    Height: 65 to 72 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Estrela Mountain Dog

    The Estrela Mountain Dog is a big dog, rough lines and powerful appearance

    Content

    History

    The Dog of the Sierra de la Estrela (Cรฃo da Serra da Estrela) It is a breed of dog native of Portugal, in the mountainous region that bears the same name. It has all the qualities required in this wild region, is intelligent, loyal and brave.

    There are those who hold the theory that they were introduced to Portugal by the Visigoths and slowly to various parts of Europe.. The Estrela Mountain Dog was used mainly- in mountainous areas to accompany shepherds and flocks on their annual migrations, defending the wolves and thieves.

    It is believed that the two varieties of existing hair: short hair and Longhair, they are due to regional variations. Contrary to what might be expected, the warmest region, the region of Manteigas, is where you could find the long-haired dogs, While short hair varieties were most frequent in the North, in Gouveia e Seia. Crosses between these two varieties were frequent.

    In 1934 the standard of the breed was drafted, which was established according to its two varieties of layer. From this point, the cross between two varieties became undesirable. The publication of the rule in 1966 and the recognition of the breed by the FCI, have not brought more popularity to the breed. Over the years 60 and 70, the Portuguese emigrated looking for escape from the regime of poverty. The population of dogs Serra da Estrela declined drastically in that period, but the dedication of some breeders allowed the continuity of the breed.

    Today, the Estrela Mountain Dog is highly requested, especially the variety of long hair. While the variety of short hair was more numerous at the beginning of the last century, is the variety of long hair that stands out, especially for being more eye-catching, stylish, with a larger. This made the breeders will focus primarily on the variety of long hair. Today the short-haired variety is particularly vulnerable and rare..

    Physical characteristics

    The Estrela Mountain Dog is a big dog, rough lines and powerful appearance. The head is huge, rounded and with a stunning skull. It has oval eyes, very expressive, Smart and serene.
    The ears they are small and pendants, covered with a soft skin.

    mastiff-type molosoid, the Estrela Mountain Dog has a broad chest and a slightly drooping rump. The members are strong and muscular. The tail is long, thick and slightly droopy.

    There are two varieties of Estrela Mountain Dog: long hair and short hair. The hair is strong, thick, but not too rough. In some regions it is longer than others, especially in the queue, around the neck and back.

    Only allowed the tawny colors, Lupine and yellow, monochrome or marbled.

    Observations

    Estrela Mountain Dog is a healthy dog, due to the strong natural selection which was exposed. But, There are some diseases of large animals with a higher incidence in this breed. The Dysplasia is one of them, especially that of hip. Due to this trend, owners must use quality diets, not exercise too your dog when he is young, avoid the steep stairs, breaks and slippery floors.

    The variety of long hair they require more maintenance: brushed daily to untangle hair.
    The variety of short hair only needs weekly brushings. Bathing should only be administered, only, When cannot be avoided,Since the protective greasiness of the skin can be damaged by cleaning products.

    Character and skills

    The Estrela Mountain Dog has always been kept with the sheep, While pastor was away from his flock the dog developed an independent organization and this led to his character of excellent guard dog.

    It is also used for self defense and as a dog shot.

    The Estrela Mountain Dog, due to its isolation and difficult access, It has become the home of this breed of dog. His hard hair helps you survive the harsh winters of the region. Each race has its specific character developed throughout its existence, of their own history.

    This more or less independent nature makes this breed adapts well to modern times, where instead of caring won, waits for their owners to return from work at the end of the day. They have a lot of patience.

    The beauty of this dog, his intelligence and strength, are the characteristics that allow him to be in addition to an excellent guard, a good family dog and very tolerant with children.

    Habitat Estrela Mountain Dog

    The Estrela Mountain Dog it's a big dog with a big boost. So, an apartment in the city is not ideal for him. Fluctuations of time and temperature do not bother him much, so you prefer to spend the day outdoors. So, the ideal is a house with a large patio or garden where you can move freely. It also, does not want to do without his long walks. For many other canine sports, requiring reliable obedience, is however hardly suitable due to its obstinacy.

    Nutrition Estrela Mountain Dog

    The Estrela Mountain Dog requires a correspondingly large serving of food, which should also be considered when buying it. Proper dog feeding helps keep it healthy for a long time. Whether one wants to use dry or wet food is a matter of personal preference.. In particular, nutrition during growth, especially in large dogs, sets the course for later life.

    While puppies and adult dogs need enough energy, young dogs need an adapted diet, protein rich, to ensure that your muscles and skeleton grow evenly. If the young dog grows too fast on food that is too high in energy, there is a risk of permanent joint problems and malpositions. It also, It should be noted that all large breeds of dogs are at risk of stomach upset if the daily ration is administered at one time.. So, it is better and healthier to divide the food into at least two servings in the morning and at night and then give the animal a break for digestion.

    Education and care

    Due to the close connection of the Estrela Mountain Dog with humans and their good understanding, good conditions are created for purposeful education. But, the race's own head should not be underestimated. The Hound of the Sierra de la Estrela dog stubbornly reacts to too much hardness in training and the orders he considers meaningless. Therefore, the right key to a successful workout is patience, empathy and a consistent hand. During training special attention should be paid to the tendency to dominate, especially in males.

    Although this is rarely directed against humans, but mainly against other big dogs, can disturb harmonious interaction and, above all, The walking. Ideally, great importance should be given to socialization already in the breeder. You should also practice meeting other dogs as soon as possible after your dog has moved in.. You can learn that other dogs are an enrichment and not a danger and that dominant behavior is not tolerated. In a good dog school you will receive many tips when in doubt, which will facilitate the management of your Dog from the Sierra de la Estrela.

    A lot brushed in the change of coat

    The Estrela Mountain Dog has a dense coat with a lot of undercoat, that adapts to weather conditions. The change of coat is therefore strong in this breed. To facilitate this process for the animal and reduce the amount of dog hair at home, should be brushed sufficiently and correctly, especially during the period. Ideal for this purpose are the special brushes, they can comb the bottom layer. Outside the change of coat phase, brush once a week.. The rest of the preparation is limited to a minimum. Especially if the dog is outside and a lot in the meadows and forests, should be checked regularly for parasites. If required, claws must be shortened with claw pliers.

    Typical health and illnesses

    The Estrela Mountain Dog it is a very robust animal that does not have to fight with the typical diseases of the breed. But, being a very large breed, you may suffer from dysplasia of the hip joint. Breeders recognized by the FCI only use parents that are not affected by this disease for breeding purposes., which also greatly reduces the risk to offspring.

    Estrela Mountain Dog life expectancy

    As a healthy race, the Estrela Mountain Dog reaches an age of 10 to 12 years without difficulty and generally without many visits to the vet. Proper nutrition and parenting are the prerequisites for a long and healthy life.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜ – The AKC does not have its own standard and instead is linked to the FCI

    FCI breed standard "Estrela Mountain Dog"

    Origin:
    Portugal

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.11.2008

    Use:

    Herd guard dog, surveillance and companion dog also used in shooting work.



    General appearance:

    The Sierra de la Estrela Dog is a mastiff type. There are two varieties of hair: long and short. Rustic, of much substance with a strong movement and stunning attitudes.

    The breed has a cheerful look, calm and expressive. Well proportioned, morphologically perfect, compact and rustic; The harmony of the whole is remarkable and demonstrates an ethnic purity of ancient races of the past.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :

    Medium long (long sub) tending to the middle line. Depth of chest is less than half of its height at the withers. The muzzle and the skull should be approximately the same length, If that is not the case, the skull should be slightly longer.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Inseparable companion of the pastor and faithful guardian of the herd protect against predators and thieves. Excellent dog guard farms and households, distrustful of strangers and typically docile towards its master.

    Head:

    Strong, voluminous. It is elongated and slightly convex profile view. Well positioned and provided to the body, the same as the relationship that keep the skull and facial, accentuate the harmony of the whole. Smooth skin over the skull and cheeks.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Well developed, rounded skull facial longitudinal top spindles slightly divergent. Convex profile, superciliary arches slightly developed with a slightly apparent frontal fold. No prominent occipital protrusion.
    • Depression links (Stop) : Slightly pronounced, located at a more or less equal distance between the end of the nose and the occipital Protuberance.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Straight and aligned with the nasal bridge, well open Windows, big and black.
    • Snout: Elongate, slimming progressively towards the tip of the nose, but do not be sharpened. Almost straight nose cane, Although slightly hooked at the end.
    • Lips: Well developed but not thick, well bonded without tilting.  The mucous membranes of the mouth and palate, as well as the very pigmented black edge of the lips.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Well-defined mouth with well-developed jaws, full dentition with strong teeth, White and well implemented and good occlusion. Preferably bite in scissors, accepting bite on clamp.

    Eyes: Horizontal, oval-shaped, at the level of the head; are medium-sized, aimed at small, symmetrical and wide open, with a calm and alert expression; Dark amber in colour preference. The eyelids are well bonded and pigmented black edges. A little marked eyebrows.

    Ears: Small relative to the rest of the skull, form triangular, thin, rounded at their lower edge, pendants; inserted at a medium height, is tilted back slightly and hang to the sides of the head near the cheeks, revealing a part of your inner side in the base (called Pink ear).

    Neck:

    Straight, short and thick, correctly inserted on the shoulders and with a slight dewlap but not exaggerated.

    Body:

    • top line: Straight. Level.
    • Back: Short preferably, well muscled.
    • Pork loin: Lumbar region wide, short, muscular and properly inserted to the rump.
    • Rump: Slightly inclined, short, broad and muscled. The height at the Croup should be equal to or slightly greater than the height at the withers.
    • Breast : Rounded, without being cylindrical, broad, long and well descended.
    • bottom line: The bottom line should gradually and gently rise from the sternum to the groin, not too wide belly, in proportion to the substance of the animal and harmoniously connected with the body.

    Tail:

    Robust, long, whose tip reaches the tibio-tarsal joint when the dog is standing or at rest. It is thick in the shape of a ยซ scimitar ยป, inserted at a medium height, well covered with stripes on the variety of long hair and hair ; is a hook at the end. The tail is carried below the horizontal line and falls naturally between the thighs when the dog is at rest. ; When stimulated or in action, it is carried higher than the horizontal line, forming an upward curvature., Go ahead, to the sides or down.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Plumb, with bones and joints strong, fairly open with unrestricted movement angles.

    • Forearm:  Straight, parallel, long, with strong bone and always cylindrical in shape.
    • Previous foot: Provided, never too round or too long, I in between a Jack's foot and a foot of Hare (not open), thick, fingers tightened with abundant hair between fingers, dark nails, preferably black, well developed, pads thick and hard.

    LATER MEMBERS : Plumb, with bones and joints strong, fairly open with unrestricted movement angles.

    • Hock: Somewhat low, average opening, never leaning in or out.
    • Metatarsus: Vertical, always cylindrical in shape. Possible presence of single or double spur.
    • Rear foot: Identical to the previous foot.

    Movement:

    Normal and light.

    Mantle

    HAIR: Fur: Strong, very abundant, slightly thick, without excessive hardness with texture similar to the goat hair. The subhair is composed of a thin hair, short, abundant and matted. Usually lighter than outer hair color.

    • Long hair variety: Exterior smooth or slightly wavy hair, I uneven and some areas. In the Member, Below the elbows and legs it is shorter and thicker, as well as above the head., ears is gradually shorter from base to tip, being more thin and more soft. It is longest on the queue, where is well thick, thick and long hair. Around the neck and throat and on the thighs abundant long hair as well as on the sides of the forearm.
    • Variety short hair: Short hair, evenly distributed over the body, somewhat shorter on the head and members without having hair longer.

    COLOR

    The following colors are accepted and considered typical:

    •  Solid: yellow, Fawn and grey in all ranges of intensity of color;
    •  Wolf Gray: leonado, yellow and grey tones, usually with shaders more light and dark.
    • Striped: leonado, yellow or gray as a base with a black Brindle color.

    In the craniofacial area a dark mask is typical.

    White spots are allowed only on the limbs or feet before and after and a very small extension on the lower region of the neck and chest.



    Size and weight:

    • Males : 65 to 73 cm..
    • females : 62 to 69 cm..

    Tolerance + 2 cm..

    WEIGHT :

    • Males: 45 โ€“ 60 Kg.
    • females: 35 โ€“ 45 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..

    • Appearance: Poor overall appearance, thinness or obesity.
    • Height: Outside the limits of the standard but with a tolerance of 2 cm.. of the upper limit.
    • Very narrow head, long and pointed.
    • Eyes: color clear.
    • Ears: incorrectly inserted, very long fleshy or round. Hanging completely flat.
    • Tail: Port on the back. Absence of hook.
    • Color: Absence of dark mask.

     SEVERE FAULTS

    • Behavior: Animals that show signs of shyness or nervousness.
    • Tail: Amputated or rudimentary.
    • Truffle: Pale nostrils, Truffle partially nonpigmented.
    • Ears: Amputee.
    • Fur: Other than described above.
    • Height:
    • Males :  Below the 65 cm.. or above 75 cm..
    • females: Below the 62 cm.. or above 71 cm..

    MISS PLAYOFFS

    • Behavior:  Aggressive or too shy.
    • Typicity: Atypical.
    • Head: Too narrow, very long and very sharp, total absence of molosser type.
    • Jaws: Prognathism or enognatismo.
    • Eyes: Eyes of different colour or different size.
    • Tail: Anurismo.
    • Fur: Completely different hair than typical.
    • Color:  Any other color not mentioned in the standard. albinism.

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



    N.B.:

    โ€ข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    โ€ข 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. Portuguese Shepherd (English).
    2. Chien de montagne portugais (French).
    3. Serra da Estrela Berghund (German).
    4. Perro de la sierra de la Estrela (Portuguese).
    5. Perro de la Sierra de la Estrela (espaรฑol).

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    Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina
    Yugoslavia FCI 41 - Molossoid . Mountain

    Origin: Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro
    Character: Protector and guardian
    Weight: 55 - 70 kg
    Height: 54 - 62 cm.
    Life expectancy: 11 - 13 years

    Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina

    The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina is a brave dog, quiet, safe and reserved with strangers.

    Content

    History

    As it is the case with many breeds, the true origins of this big guy are unknown, although there are theories that try to approach them. Some authors raised that their ancestors were the ancient molossians, especially dogs from Greece and livestock guarding dogs from Turkey.

    Other authors believe that the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina, drift of Asian dogs that arrived in Europe accompanied by migration of peoples who were engaged in raising them. This theory is the most widely accepted today..

    The race was initially recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1939 under the name Illyrian Shepherd Dog, demonstrating the ancient name of the native region of these dogs.

    In 1957, at the request of the Yugoslav Canine Federation (JKS), the FCI changed the name to Yugoslav Shepherd Dog–Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina, because it is in the ล ar Mountains (ล ar Planina in South Slavic languages, is a mountain range located on the southern border of Serbia in the province of Kosovo and in the northwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia), where is concentrated the largest number of specimens of the breed.

    If there is something indisputable it is that the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina, lives since ancient times in the mountainous regions of the former Yugoslavia, from where it has spread throughout the Balkan Peninsula and recently, beyond these borders.

    Escudo de DragasThe image of the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina appears on the obverse of the coin 1 Denar, issued in the Republic of Macedonia in the year 1993, and is also the emblematic protagonist of the Dragaลก shield, a city in the South of Kosovo, which is located in the region of the ล ar Mountains.

    The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina has reached the ranches of North America as an esteemed sheepdog and cattle guardian. Predator problems have been greatly diminished once a Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina , takes the responsibility of a herd. You are one of the few dogs that can chase away a wolf or bear.

    Physical characteristics

    The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina, is a large size dog, It is quite above average when it comes to large breeds. It is also robust and equipped with a strong Constitution.

    The height males average is of 56 to 62 cm and females is of 54 to 58 cm.. The length of the body is slightly greater than the height at the withers.

    Although some authors speak of the existence of individuals whose actions were between 75 and 85 cm. of height and a weight of 65 to 100 kg.

    – The huge head is proportional to the body, It has the skull slightly convex and slightly longer than the muzzle.
    – The eyes of the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina they are almond-shaped and chestnut-colored (light or dark), transmit an expression of serenity but the look is penetrating.
    – The ears they are medium-sized, flat and hang on the cheeks.
    – The tail It is long and Sabre-shaped, if it is in a state of alert, it carries it high, barely exceeding the line of the back.
    – The fur It is long in some parts of the body and short in others. In the head, the ears and the anterior part of the extremities, is short. The length of the neck, the body and the back of the limbs and tail, is long.
    – Regard to the the fur color, all uniform colors are supported but it is preferable to be gray iron and gray very dark. As well, at the top of the head, the neck and the trunk have darker hair.

    Character and skills

    The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina it is silent, active and very protective, extremely bright, but very independent. It is an extremely good watchdog, and very reserved with strangers. The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina they are calm sheepdogs, very smart, which is why, wisely, they choose their friends, trust no one too fast. They are naturally fearless defenders of the pack, as well as his master and his property, so everything he considers his property is jealously and unconditionally guarded. This is a dog with character and very dominant that requires work.. If we just want this dog to be a companion, constant professional education from an early age is essential.

    The animals that live with him on the farm will be under his protection and there is no need to fear for them.. But, does not tolerate strange and unknown animals, often aggressive, and the same problems can happen with smaller pets, that can be seen as prey.

    She will get along well with the children she will be together with from an early age, will be devoted and protective of them, and you may consider children you don't know as uninvited guests, so we must be very careful. You must be especially careful with younger children, since he will watch over them all the time due to the shepherd's instinct, but if the children want to get away, will drag them back, so you can injure them without realizing it.

    Observations

    Similar to the Caucasian Shepherd Dog –that is very much– has a temperament more characteristic of a guard dog than a herd dog.

    Let us not forget that this agility, He was selected to defend the herds of the attack of wolves that were previously very numerous in their homeland.
    It is necessary that the owner of this dog is a person responsible and very conscious of the copy that is in charge of, the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina, It has a specially developed and powerful teeth, It can be a real danger if the dog is not given a correct and healthy education.

    Education "Chaplanina pastor dog"

    This is not a suitable dog for beginners. He is very suspicious and incorruptible. Usually, is completely loyal to a single owner. Education must be clear, consistent and should be carried out from the first meeting with the puppy. Early socialization is mandatory. With an inadequate education, this dog can become uncontrollable, very aggressive, dangerous even to the owner.

    Required activity

    These dogs really need a lot of exercise. If the dog goes to work on a farm, will meet your daily career needs while working, otherwise, need a longer walk or daily run.

    Suitable environment

    This is a dog suitable exclusively for outdoor life. You will feel better on a farm or in a larger rural fenced yard because you will be able to run freely and perform your primary role as a sheepdog..

    Care "Chaplanina Pastor Dog"

    Your care is not too demanding. Thick hair just needs brushing once in a while, once a week will be enough, except when you change your coat that more frequent brushing is recommended. As with other dogs, this breed also needs to clean their ears, eyes and shorten their claws.

    Health "Chaplanina pastor dog"

    No known genetic health problems, it is considered a relatively healthy breed. As with other large breeds, hip dysplasia can occur in this breed.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. โ“˜
    • – CKC – Miscellaneous list โ“˜
    • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina"

    Origin:
    Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    24/11/1970

    Use:

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    General appearance:

    to) It is robust, of strong Constitution, well proportioned.
    Its size is above normal. Is covered in long hair, dense and quite thick, giving your body a more collected look. companies, possesses a calm temperament and good character: knows how to be a good defender without attacking. He is faithful to his master and incorruptible.

    b) Height to the cross: In the male, the average is 62 cm., and in the female it is 58 cm.. Large dogs are preferred.
    The dogs below 56 cm and bitches below 54 cm are excluded from reproduction. In working dogs the weight is 35 to 45 kg in males and 30 to 40 kg in females.

    c) body length: It is slightly greater than the height at the withers: of 8 to 10% from height to withers in dogs, and 10 to 12% in
    the bitches.



    Behavior / temperament:

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    Head:

    Is provided to the body and measures about 25 cm., or a 40% the height at the withers. The skull is slightly longer than the muzzle, 58 and 42% respectively of the total length of the head. The female has a little longer snout (57 and 43%). The top of the skull is slightly convex and the profile of the nasal helm is straight. The lines of both profiles are convergent.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: The cranial region is wide, with a medium marked Groove. Seen from side and from above is slightly convex and little bulky.
    • Depression links (stop) : It is little pronounced.

    facial region:

    • Snout: It is shorter than the skull. Wide and deep at the base, light and gradually are reduced. The nasal helm is straight and wide. The profile of the lower jaw begins with an arch and is confirmed by a straight line that diverges from the profile of the nasal bridge..
    • Truffle: Is wide and black.
    • Lips: They are moderately thick and stretched. The upper lip slightly exceeds the lower. The corners are well connected, and they are not never reversed.
    • Teeth: They are comprehensive and applied in scissor bite.
    • Eyes: Almond biscuits; or large, or sunk. Are dark or light brown, and calm expression, but penetrating and never afraid. Both the eyelids and visible mucous membranes are black.
    • Ears: Located at the level of the prolongation of an imaginary line that starts from the tip of the nose and passes through the inner corner of the corresponding eye, or below. They are hanging and fall glued along the cheeks. They are V-shaped and medium in length.; When stretched them slightly arriving to the inner corner of the eye. They are covered with short dense pile.

    Neck:

    The upper profile is slightly convex or straight at the top of the neck. The lower profile is straight. The neck is of medium length, but due to the long and bushy hair seems shorter. It is wide, deep and muscular, well attached to the head and body, no sharp demarcation. It is slightly elevated in relation to the dorsal line. Your skin is stretched and does not double chin. The hair is dense, long and rough, and arriving at the head it forms a sort of well marked necklace, which apparently increases the breadth and depth of this part of the head.

    Body:

    As a whole, the top line is horizontal, or slightly inclined starting from the cross to the rump. In dogs bred in the mountain, be tolerated that the height of the rump is just greater than the height at the withers, Although this is not desirable. The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers.

    • Cross: Slightly marked and wide. It is strongly attached to the neck and the demarcation is inconspicuous.
    • Back: Straight and wide; is not too long.
    • Pork loin: The lumbar region is shorter than, wide and well muscled.
    • Rump: Is medium length, oblique, wide and well muscled.
    • Breast : The chest is deep and medium length; along with the bottom edge reaches the elbow. The ribs are slightly arched. The chest is wide and muscled. Chest girth should be at least 20% greater than the height at the withers.
    • Belly: Built and muscular. Lower profile line rises slightly from front to back. The legs are fairly short. The depression of the rump is marked.
    • Tail: It is long and at least reaches the tip of the Hock. The top margin of the rump, that it does not have a sharp demarcation, extends to the margin of the tail. This is large at the base and gradually reduces towards its end. The hair of the tail is dense and its bottom edge is longer, forming bangs. The oxtail Sabre-shaped and when the dog is moving is raised. When the dog is in motion, the tail may be above the line of the back..

    Tail:

    It is long and reaches at least to the point of the hock. The top line of the croup, that it does not have a sharp demarcation, extends to the margin of the tail. This is large at the base and gradually reduces towards its extremity.. The hair on the tail is bushy and longer on its lower edge., forming bangs. The tail is shaped like a saber and when the dog is in motion it appears raised. When is the dog moving, tail can be found above backline.

    Tips

    Seen as a whole are well shaved and commensurate with the body. The height of the tip of the elbow is a 55% the height at the withers. The different parts of the limbs are in proportion to each other and to the rest of the body..

    • Shoulder: It is sufficiently long and wide and is well attached to the body. It is slightly oblique and forms an angle of 65ยฐ with the horizontal line..
    • Arm: It is more oblique than shoulder, forming an angle of 55ยฐ with the horizontal line. The angle of the elbow (humeral-radial angle), is 145ยฐ. The elbow is wide, It is well located and very little separated ribs.
    • Forearm: Is vertical, of bones, and well-developed musculature. It is long, and his back is covered with long hairs that are fringe.
    • Carpo: Width, thickness and presents a slight demarcation.
    • Metacarpus: It is wide, strong and slightly oblique.
    • Pies: Strong, oval-shaped, with fingers arched and well together. The nails are black and solid. Digital pads and Plantar are firm, though flexible. Are black or a dark pigmentation.

    HINDQUARTERS: Seen from the back, the position of the hind legs is uniform and slightly larger than the forelimbs. In profile, is also uniform, with the angles of the joints sufficiently closed.

    • Thigh: Muscled, strong and rounded. It is oblique, forming with the horizontal line an angle similar to that of the shoulder. The angle of the knee (stifle-tibial angle) It is a little more open than the scapular-humeral angle (around 125ยฐ). The knee is solid and wide.
    • Leg: It is oblique, strong, with a long enough musculature and well-marked bangs.
    • Hock: Wide and fairly open (an angle of about 130ยฐ).
    • Metatarsus: It is a bit less oblique to the Metacarpus. Rarely presents Spurs, But if this is low, they should be disposed.

    Movement:

    The step is long and agile. Preferred movement is the trot, high strides and medium length. During the Gallop motion is somewhat heavy, but long jumps well covering the field.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Is of medium thickness; elastic and well stretched on different parts of the body. There is no presence of dewlap. All visible mucous membranes are black, or a dark pigmentation.

    Fur: The head, the ears and the outer parts of the limbs are covered with short hairs. The neck, the body, later parts of the limbs and tail are covered with long hairs almost stretched and slightly thick. The inner layer of hair presents a short hair, finest, very thick and abundant. Dl hair is in the cross the length of 10 to 12 cm.; cannot be shorter than for 7 cm..

    Color: This is a dog of a single color. All the shades of colors are supported, from white, until dark brown, almost black. The most valued colors are greenish gray (grey iron), the dark grey. Piebald fur or white spots are not allowed. Pigmented dogs allow small white markings on the chest region and fingers, Although this is not desirable. The background color is more pronounced on the upper parts of the head in all pigmented dogs, the neck and trunk.

    On the lower parts of the body, There is a degradation of color, and the color is lighter in the lower parts of the extremities, arriving at the gray beige or dirty. In no case should these degradations appear well delimited, imparting a light marking or piebald appearance.



    Size and weight:

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    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered an absence and severity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and welfare of the dog.

    MINOR FAULTS

    • Insufficient breadth of the cranial region, and the slightly longer snout.
    • well developed jaws.
    • Length and depth of chest insufficient.
    • Too flat ribs, or too arched.
    • Pronounced aplomb defects.
    • A bit shorter hair, as long as the fringes are clearly visible.
    • White markings on the chest region and feet.
    • A slight reduction of the tail.
    • The foot of Hare, as well as other minor physical offenses.

    SERIOUS FAULTS

    • Too long snout, or too sharp.
    • High set ears, or they deviate from the head (they are not enough stuck to the cheeks).
    • Bite in the form of iron.
    • Sunken back.
    • Tail that falls to the side.
    • Lymphatic Constitution, as well as other serious physical offenses.

    MISS PLAYOFFS

    • Aggressive or fearful dog.
    • Absence of premolars.
    • A difference marked between body length and the height at the withers.
    • Insufficient Withers height.
    • The lower hair length to 7 cm..
    • Large white markings (piebald fur), stripes (atigrados), depigmentation of the visible mucous membranes and eyes.
    • Signs of degeneration (braquignatismo or prognathism, short birth tail, or lack thereof, too depressed back, and other signs of degeneration.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..


    N.B.:

    โ€ข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    โ€ข 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. Illyrian Shepherd Dog, ล arplaninac (English).
    2. berger yougoslave, charplanina, charplaninatz berger albanais, sarplaninac (French).
    3. ล arplaninac, Jugoslovenski Ovฤarski Pas โ€“ ล arplaninac, Jugoslawischer Hirtenhund โ€“ ล arplaninac, Illyrischer Schรคferhund (German).
    4. ล arplaninac, Charplaninatz, Sarplaninac (Portuguese).
    5. Charplaninatz, Perro ovejero ilirio, Perro pastor ilirio, Perro montaรฑรฉs de Serbia, Perro pastor de Serbia, Perro montaรฑรฉs macedonio, Perro pastor macedonio, ล ar Planinac (o ล ar Planinec), Perro pastor yugoslavo, Perro montaรฑรฉs yugoslavo (espaรฑol).

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    Karst Shepherd
    Eslovenia FCI 278 - Molossoid . Mountain

    Origin: Slovenia
    Character: Brave and vigilant
    Weight: 25 - 42 kg
    Height: 54 - 63 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Karst Shepherd

    The Karst Shepherd a typical guard dog. Acts largely independently, which is also essential for the protection of the herd.

    Content

    History

    The Karst Shepherd It is a breed that has existed for several centuries and belongs to the group of molosoids. Probably, This dog followed the Illyrian tribe in their migration through Styria and the Dalmatian islands and settled in the Slovenian region of the Karst Massif.. The first time that race is referred to in writing is in 1689, in the book of Baron Janez Vajkart Valvasor entitled ยซ The glory of the duchy of Carniole ยป. The breed and its standard were officially recognized on 2 in June of 1939 with the name of " Iliria Shepherd ยป during the general assembly of the F.C.I. in stockholm. During the F.C.I general assembly. in Bled-Slovenia in 1948, the standard was completed and the breed recognized again. But, to 16 in March of 1968, the Iliria Shepherd from the Karst massif, bore the same name as the Shepherd of the Sarplanina massif. In front of two shepherd dogs with the same name, the Yugoslav Central Society decided to name the one from the Karst region "Shepherd of the Karst Massif" and the other " Sarplaninac ยป. Since then, these two races are totally independent.

    Physical characteristics

    Externally, the Karst Shepherd they are hardly distinguishable from those of Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina. They are on average slightly smaller than their relatives who live further south, but the height at the withers accepted for breeding is the same for both breeds.

    It is a dog's size medium, harmoniously built, robust, with well-developed muscles and a strong constitution.

    The head is big, with powerful teeth. The eyes are almendrados, brown or almost black. The ears are set moderately high and fall flat in a "V" shape.. The tail, wide at the base, takes the form of a saber, drawing a light hook with the tip should reach the hock.
    Fur: quite long, reaches the 14 cm.; the undercoat is well developed.

    • Color: grey iron. A dark shade is preferable on the cross; towards the abdomen and feet the color changes without visible transition to light gray or even sand color, with a dark gray band across the lower extremities. The dark mask on the head surrounded by beige gray hair.
    • Size: males, of 57 to 63 cm. (ideal 60 cm.); females, of 54 to 60 cm. (ideal 57 cm.).

    Character and skills

    The Karst Shepherd he is a typical watchdog. Acts largely independently, which is also essential for the protection of the herd. It is very territorial, brave and vigilant, but without biting. He is distrustful and even hostile to strangers, but a loyal and devoted companion of his master and his family.

    The born Guardian needs early and careful socialization and loving but consistent education. He only submits to clear leadership.
    Like all guard dogs, the Karst Shepherd is late development, reaches mental maturity only at 3-4 years.

    He loves country life and being outdoors. Its ideal habitat is a house with a large parcel of land that it can monitor. With a close family relationship and a task that fits your natural waking instinct. The Karst Shepherd he is a nice companion dog, kind and also obedient, but he will never completely detach himself from his strong independence.

    Overall Karst Shepherd It:

    • Incorruptible guard in the house
    • Does not get along with other dogs.
    • Patient, but still affectionate
    • Forgiving with children

    Karst Shepherd Education and Maintenance

    Only conditionally suitable for the city.
    Outside the mountainous regions of Slovenia, these dogs are very rarely found. This is because, on the one hand, to his great need to move and, on the other hand, to the high demands of their education. The Karst Shepherd are more individual than other sheepdog breeds, as they are often left to their own devices in their โ€œnatural habitatโ€ and protect flocks independently. An experienced owner with a lot of patience and a sense of mind for your dog will have little trouble educating his Karst Shepherd towards an obedient and calm companion.

    Karst Shepherd Health

    The Karst Shepherd it's quite healthy for a sheepdog, but suffers from some typical problems of the breed. On average, they reach an age of 10 to 12 years and therefore become significantly older than most German shepherds. The Karst Shepherd, living in a family environment, they are less susceptible to disease than animals that have to sleep in kennels and are permanently exposed to the weather. Boredom is also a stressor and affects the mind and health of dogs..

    Its claws must be shortened regularly.
    They have sensitive ears that swell quickly.
    Very long-growing dogs suffer more often from so-called dachshund paralysis (intervertebral disc disorders).
    Dysplasia of the elbow and hip joints are also more common in these dogs..

    Buy a Karst Shepherd

    Several breeders of the Karst Shepherd they are members of the Dog Club of Southern and Eastern Europe.
    Some Slovenian breeders offer their dogs for export.
    Pay attention to good breeding conditions!!
    Like the Karst Shepherd they are very rare outside of Slovenia, you will hardly be able to visit the breeder before buying. If you have the possibility, Combine buying a puppy with a multi-week vacation in Slovenia. If your puppy already knows you, you will feel much less stress during the transfer and during the first adaptation phase. You can also check the conservation conditions during a visit to the breeder.

    Characteristics "Karst Shepherd"

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

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    Images "Karst Shepherd"

    Photos:

    1 – Owczarek_kraski en el World Dog Show en Poznan by Wikipedia
    2 – Owczarek_kraski en el World Dog Show en Poznan by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. โ“˜
    • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Karst Shepherd"

    Origin:
    Slovenia

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    26.06.2000

    Use:

    The Shepherd of the Karst massif is a shepherd dog par excellence and a good guardian. In the news, increasingly used as a guard and defense dog. Although it is true that in recent times it is mainly a family dog, It does not stop being, in essence, a perfect shepherd dog.



    General appearance:

    This is a medium-sized dog, harmonious, robust, endowed with well-developed muscles and a strong constitution. The tail and ears are droopy. The hair, steel gray, it is long and abundant.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    • Trunk length: height at the withers = 9 : 8 at least. A little longer in females.
    • Skull a little longer (13 to 14 cm.) that the muzzle (11 to 12 cm.).
    • Skull width (13 to 14 cm.) equal to its length.


    Behavior / temperament:

    Of good character, is brave and courageous without being too aggressive. It is dedicated to its master and moderately energetic temperament. Good incorruptible guardian, be wary of strangers. He is a pleasant and obedient companion dog., although it always retains a strong individuality.

    Head:

    Nice looking, although proportionally large relative to the body; it should not be fine, in tosca. The upper profiles of the skull and nasal canal are slightly convergent.. View from the top, it is wide in the region of the ears and decreases towards the region of the nose. Profile view, it is tall and rounded. Head length, from the occipital protuberance to the tip of the nose, is of 24 to 26 cm.. The skull is slightly longer than the muzzle.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Pretty developed, muscular, delgado. Since its profile is slightly convex, seen from all sides it is rounded. The amplitude of the skull in the region of the ears is equal to its length. Zygomatic arcades are not accented, the front groove is moderate, the median ridge is slightly convex, without accentuating the occiput.
    • Depression links (Stop): It is a little marked, no sharp transition.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Black. Wide, well developed, slightly exceeds the front line.
    • Snout: Medium length. Width and height at its base, progressively decreases towards the nose area. The nasal helm is straight and wide.
    • Lips: They are thick, stretched, tight, without forming bags. They are black.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Teething is complete. Teeth are strong, especially the incisors. The bite is scissor-shaped.
    • Cheeks: laterally, they are somewhat bulky; they are plump, but not too developed, molding a fairly flat face.
    • Eyes: They are presented a little apart, no bumps, nor sunk in the orbits. Almond shaped. Its color ranges from light brown to dark brown. They are frank in expression, calm and firm, almost melancholic, because of the black color of the eyelids.
    • Ears: Moderately high implantation, its length is medium and its extremity extends to the outer corner of the eye. They fall along the cheeks in a "V" shape and the front edges are folded outwards..

    Neck:

    Width, thick, good muscular, oval cross section. The upper profile is rectilinear or slightly arched; the lower profile is rectilinear. Medium length (a few 25 cm.), it is deeply embedded between the shoulders and attached to the head by strong musculature. The skin is thick, well attached to the body, no dewlap. The coat is abundant with long hairs that form a very thick collar and mane, which makes the neck look beefier and shorter than it actually is. The bearing is haughty and slightly raised.

    Body:

    • General appearance: It is well developed, medium length. The thoracic cavity is long.
    • top line: It is straight, horizontal or slightly oblique.
    • Cross: Long, not very high, of adequate width and well applied to the body.
    • Back: Straight, muscular and broad. Medium length.
    • Pork loin: The lumbar region is a little short, very muscular and broad. Rump: Medium length, broad and well muscled. The tail is slightly inclined at the birth.
    • Breast : It is well developed, bulky in length and breadth; the ribs are wide, flat and moderately arched. The front of the chest is well developed and the tip of the sternum is quite rounded. With a length of 25 to 28 cm., its circumference is 70 to 78 cm..
    • Bottom line and belly: The belly is slightly raised and tucked up, hard. The flanks are short, moderately shortened.

    Tail:

    It is solidly attached to the body; it is wide at its base. In its normal position, it is shaped like a saber and the extremity often traces a light hook. Medium length, must reach at least to the hock. It has abundant fur, with long hairs, but without forming a plume. When the dog is alert or on the move, the tail rises to or slightly above the back region. When the dog is at rest, the tail comes down.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: They are straight when viewed from the front or in profile. In all its parts they unite very harmoniously with each other.
    • Shoulder: The shoulder blade is of medium length, width, oblique, well muscled and firmly attached to the body. The scapular angle- humeral is close to the right angle.
    • Arms: Relatively long, more oblique than the shoulder blade, endowed with strong musculature. They are well applied to the body.
    • Elbows: The humeral-radial angle is not very open. Well applied to the body, the elbows must be at least at the level of the sternum.
    • forearms: Of adequate length, straight. Bones and muscles are strong.
    • Carpi: Strong, well applied to the forearm as well as the metacarpus. Metacarpus: Widths, medium length, slightly oblique.
    • Previous feet: Of well proportioned dimensions to the trunk, its shape goes from oval to round. Fingers are well together and arched, nails are darkly pigmented. Central bearing and digital tubers are strong, black or darkly pigmented.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: From behind, they are well proportioned and harmonize with the other parts of the body. Profile views, the angulations are closed enough.
    • Thighs: In the coxofemoral angle it is closed; thighs are long, widths, well muscled and solid.
    • Knee: Femoro-tibial angle slightly open, shapely knees. The kneecap is solid.
    • Legs: They are moderately long, inclined, robust. Hocks: Solid and moderately open.
    • Metatarsals: Massifs, short and straight. In the event that spurs appear, these must be removed.
    • Hind feet: With the same characteristics as the front feet.

    Movement:

    Harmonious, elastic, well coordinated steps. The favorite and most elegant movement is the trot. Galloping with long strides is less elegant

    Mantle

    SKIN: It's thick, compact, elastic, adheres well to the body and has no wrinkles; dark pigmentation; black pigmented lip and eyelid edge.

    • Fur: Well bushy, long, smooth; the inner layer of hairs is abundant. The head, the front edge of the ears and the front of the limbs are covered by short hair. The back edge of the ears features longer, softer hair. The upper part of the neck is covered by long hair, stretched and abundant that forms a mane. On the bottom, the hair is longer and softer, forming a collar that widens in the ligament of the neck. The trunk and belly have longer hair that becomes less hard on the belly. The tail, is usually bushy, but it doesn't form a plume. On the posterior aspect of the forelimbs, long soft hair forms bangs. On the posterior aspect of the posterior extremities, The hair is still long and thick and forms pants.. The length of the outer layer of hairs is about 10 cm..
    • Color: Steel gray. Especially on the cross, a dark shade is preferred. Towards the belly and feet region, color changes without visible transition to light gray or sand color, with dark gray specks on the front of the limbs. The dark mask of the head is surrounded by light brown-gray hair.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • In males, is of 57 to 63 (ideal size, 60 cm.),
    • In females, is of 54 to 60 cm. (ideal size, 57 cm.).
    • A tolerance of 2 cm others, but this will have a negative effect on the overall appreciation of the dog.

    Weight: In the males of 30 to 42 kg, In the females of 25 to 37 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..

    MINOR FAULTS

    • Small flaws in the general constitution.
    • Somewhat small head, close, long or not high enough.
    • Indefinite naso-frontal depression.
    • Pronounced zygomatic arches.
    • Too plump or too plump cheeks.
    • Underdeveloped jaws.
    • Loose lips.
    • Very high or very low implantation ears; not close enough to the cheeks.
    • Eyes too wide, too clear, little apart.
    • Chin presence.
    • Slightly sunken back, slightly protruding or drooping rump.
    • Narrow chest, low tilt or barrel-shaped.
    • Narrow chest.
    • Tail too short.
    • Slightly defective limbs, fingers apart, hare foot.
    • Wrinkled or lightly pigmented skin. Absence of wrinkles on the forehead.
    • Insufficient pigmentation of the lip edge, of the eyelids and nose.
    • Hair that is not long enough.
    • Small white mark on the front of the chest, absence of mask.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Serious offenses in the general constitution.
    • Square body silhouette.
    • Narrow head, too light or too coarse.
    • Very marked nasal-frontal depression.
    • Snout very pointed or very long.
    • Teeth: pincer bite, irregular alignment of incisors, lower canines that appear in front of the upper canines.
    • Clear eye.
    • erect ears.
    • Sunken back, rump visibly very raised.
    • Corkscrew or twisted tail.
    • The hind limbs are visibly separated when the dog walks.
    • Clumsy movement, especially in the hind limbs.
    • Soft and wavy hair.
    • Clear pigmentation of the mucosa, of the nose, and of the eyelids. White spot on the front of the greater chest of 2 cm wide and 10 cm length.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • Exaggerated disproportion between different parts of the body.
    • Size below the minimum authorized by the standard.
    • Head too large in relation to the body.
    • Incomplete teeth. Prognathism or enognatismo.
    • Visibly narrow or wide standing position (barrel-shaped).
    • Tail very short or stump.
    • Depigmentation of the mucosa, of the nose or eyelids.
    • Any color other than gray, which must be at least clear. Two-color or multi-colored copies.
    • Well marked boundary between shades of gray. White markings on the chest or on the neck greater than 2 cm wide or 10 cm long.


    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.

    TRANSLATION: IRIS Carrillo (Federation Canรณfila de Puerto).

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. KARST SHEPHERD DOG, kraลกki ovฤar, kraลกevec (English).
    2. Kraski Ovcar (French).
    3. Illyrischer Schรคferhund (German).
    4. Pastor da รstria (Portuguese).
    5. kraลกki ovฤar (espaรฑol).

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    Catalan Sheepdog
    Espaรฑa FCI 87 . Sheepdogs

    Origin: Spain
    Character: Playful and protective
    Weight: 18 to 22 Kg
    Height: 45 to 55 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

    The Catalan Sheepdog He is friendly and has a strong protective instinct especially with children.

    Pastor Catalรกn

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    Characteristics "Catalan Sheepdog"

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

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    Catalan Sheepdog History

    The Catalan Sheepdog (Sheepdog) It is a breed of dog of Catalonia, Spain. It was used above all to watch the herds during the day in the Pyrenees area and in the area occupied by the transhumance related to this area.

    Although little is known about the origins of the Catalan Shepherd, today it has become one of the sheepdog breeds, Iberian, more extended. For a long time he has lived geographically isolated and descends โ€“ probably- dogs shepherds who kept kinship with primitive Oriental races.

    Close relatives include the Pyrenean Shepherd and the Bergamasco Shepherd.

    Likewise, There are documentary sources to ensure that, at sites such as the Minferri dogs of measurement remains have been found with very similar in structure to the Catalan Shepherd, the find could be located in the 2000 to. C.

    Anyway that there are only drawings of 200 years ago that testify the existence of the Catalan Shepherd. I.e., their origin It is still an issue controversial.

    In 1919, Catalan Sheepdog, He was recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale as Spanish breed of dog.

    In 1929 wrote the first standard from two dogs, TAC and Iris, two copies a canine contest winners. However, all this could not stop the debacle of the race.

    With the advent of tourism in the Pyrenees which is where were more specimens of the breed, also arrived foreign dog breeds, and the Catalan Shepherd Dog became a type of small dog, underestimated front foreign dogs already wearing so many decades by selecting them and improving them, so it was abandoned and mixing with other races.

    During the Decade of 1970, an organization called Laketร nia took two dogs that remained with a very pure appearance, one from Solsona and the other from Berguedร  and selectively bred them to recover the breed. All current breeding dogs carry genes from these two specimens.

    In 1982 created the Catalan Atura Dog Club, This led to begin airing various breeders and 1982 be drafted a new standard that is the still existing today.

    Currently, the dog has been able to spread a lot when it was verified that it not only serves to take care of herds but also as a companion animal and more than 4.000 registered copies.

    Physical characteristics

    Its height the cross is of 47 to 55 cm in males and 45 to 53 cm in females.

    The hair is long, very little wavy or stretched. Usually rough, in some cases smooth. The subpelo is abundant, especially in the later third.

    In the head has beard, moustache, quiff and sobrecejas that allow to see the eyes. The tail is well provided with hair, just as the limbs. When they shed their hair, a typical phenomenon occurs, as it does in two times.

    during the first, change the hair in the front half of the dog, and gives the impression that it is two media with different hair dogs. In the second half, changing the rear half and returns to match.

    Regard to the color, They seem far to monochrome, and they can present lighter shades to extremities. Seen closely observes that the color is given by the mixture of hairs of different tones: neula, terrizo more or less reddish, grey, black and white.

    The basic colors that result from the mixture are:

    • Neula: In his clear tones, medium to dark.
    • Tierra: With hair color land, neula, black and white. With three clear tones, medium to dark.
    • Gris: Consisting of white hairs, Gray and black, with colors that can go the tetravalent to the gris-negro. If master black and only combines with white hairs, It gives a black appearance of frost.

    There are also copies with a mixture of black hairs, neula and reddish Earth that can dominate in some parts, giving the sensation of exemplary black and Tan.

    Character and skills Catalan Sheepdog

    Pastor Catalรกn, indispensable assistant for the current Catalan shepherds, is a typical shepherd dog fell, rustic, frugal, obedient, resistant, barking, vigorous and reserved with strangers.

    It is perfectly adapted different situations ranging from the comfort of a home, to the extreme climatic conditions of the high mountain, and this makes it an excellent conductor of flocks or a perfect Playmate.

    In Catalonia, It is still used as a sheepdog and thanks to its great intelligence not just limited to following the shepherd, but occasionally it replaces his master and is responsible for the solo lead and guarding the flock.

    In other countries, it is known more than anything as a companion and exhibition dog, always with a dial protective character in special with children.

    It is a dog very versatile and nice, She loves to play but you know when it is necessary to be quiet.

    Some specialists often describe it as a sullen and few friends but in reality is that attitude taken with strangers, at the slightest sign of trust he will show his affection.

    Catalan Shepherd is very easy of educate and train.

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 1 Herding dogs, Section 1 Sheepdogs โ“˜
    • – โ€‹KC – Grazing โ“˜
    • – UKC – Herding โ“˜

    FCI breed standard Catalan Sheepdog

    FCIFCI - Catalan Sheepdog
    		Pastor

    Alternative names:

    1. Catalan shepherd (English).
    2. Berger catalan (French).
    3. (Katalanisch Gos d’Atura Catalร ; Spanisch Perro de Pastor Catalรกn) (German).
    4. (em catalรฃo: gos d’atura catalร ) (Portuguese).
    5. Gos d’Atura Catalร , Perro de pastor catalรกn (espaรฑol).

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