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Chilean Terrier
Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Chile

Character: Restless and barking

Weight: 6 to 8 kg

Height: 32 to 38 cm.

Life expectancy:

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History

There is a history of its presence in Chile in the colonial era, when European immigrants settle in South America, bringing with him specimens of race Fox Terrier Smooth and the BRatonero Bodeguero Andaluz, those that crossed with local dogs without a defined breed gave life to the Chilean Terrier.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the breed developed in the "fundos" of the center- on from Chile, easily acclimating to a rustic life, many times of "cavalerie".

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At the end of the 19th century and with the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, many peasants emigrated to the cities, taking with them their families and their Chilean Terriers. This is how he adapted to “urban” life, being used in new industries and new human settlements (cited) for the extermination of rats.

Much of his popularity in Chile was due to the character in the comic strip Condorito and its always faithful Chilean Terrier “Washington”.

Since the year 2004 that a group of breeders and fans of the breed decided to work together to, first, organize a serious breeding plan that would perpetuate the characteristics that were maintained naturally for decades.

In 2007 the National Club of the Chilean Terrier, grouping that established the type to be standardized. It has the virtue of adapting to a great variety of climates and forms of life, still being used in rural areas to exterminate rodents and as a watchdog, due to his acute hearing, giving immediate warning in case of danger or threat. It adapts perfectly to city life as a cheerful and lively companion dog..

Since a few years ago that the Trade Union Association of breeders and exhibitors dogs Chile (ACEPE, A.G.) He has been developing the project which is intended to be the first Chile dog breed officially recognized, period in which specialized exhibitions have been organized, implemented a system of identification and has formed a team of enthusiastic and studious of these dogs work.

This has been the impact and the response of the lovers of dogs for this race in Chile, which for some time has been integrated into the Group 11 by the Kennel Club of Chile (KCC),with the permission of the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI).

The Chilean Terrier, is the first Chilean dog breed followed by perro Ovejero Magallánico

Physical characteristics

Its color main is white, which is accompanied by black and brown markings. It has a short-haired undercoat that sometimes hints at some dark spots visible through the white coat.. The ears They are set high with a tip sloping forward in the shape of a "V".

Has well-developed teeth and bite. Males have one height of between 32 and 38 cm to the cross, being the ideal height of 35 cm.. Females are between 28 and 35 cm in height to the cross, being the ideal height of 32 cm males weigh between 5 and 8 kg, being the ideal weight of 6,5 kg. females weigh between 4 and 7 kg, being the ideal weight of 5,5 kg.

Character and skills

according to many, These dogs, they are very obedient and easy to train, It is said that they have a great capacity for concentration. They are also very nervous, so most of the time, are shivering give an appearance of frailty or cold, but they are just nerves.

These dogs, they tend to be quite territorial and even aggressive with strangers and pedestrians, but at the same time they are shy and tremendously attached to their owners.

They have a feline appearance, that they bow his column as cats, and they tend to jump great heights without hurting you.
They are usually used for small game hunting and -mainly- as companion dogs.

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Tornjak
FCI 355 . Molossoid . Mountain

Origin: Bosnia y Herzegovina, Croatia

Character: sensitive and protective

Weight: 28 to 50 kg

Height: Approx.. 60 cm.

Life expectancy:

The Tornjak is a breed of dog mountain Shepherd, native of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. ‘Tor’ means farmyard in Bosnian and Croatian.

The Tornjak It is a molosser type dog, big and strong, well proportioned and very agile. His body is almost square. Their bones are not light, but not especially heavy or thick and their fur is long and dense and protects the body against bad environmental conditions in which has raised traditionally. The body of this dog is strong and well built, with harmonious movements and clear dignity. Its tail is hairy and carried in high as if it were a flag.

The Tornjak has a clear look, confident, serious and calm. Its mantle is generally long but has short hair on the face and legs with the top long, LaCie, thick and hard, being particularly long at the top of the rump, on the shoulders and on the spine can be slightly wavy.

The muzzle and forehead, to the imaginary line that joins the ears, on the ears and the front parts of legs and feet, is short. It is especially abundant around the neck (as a long-haired), dense and long on the upper thighs (as bombachos). The inner coat is in the long winter, thick and with a pleasing texture lanosa.

Usually, is a calm dog, nervous nor aggressive, It is a stoic dog, tough and sturdy.

At a first glance may seem indifferent to the environment animal, but when the situation requires, He is a guard dog and alert as it should. On the other hand, with his human family is very emotional, loving and protective.

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Treeing Walker Coonhound
Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States

Character: energetic and smart

Weight: 45 to 50 kg

Height: 50 to 69 cm.

Life expectancy:

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History

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, It is a breed of dog American descendant of the English Foxhound What, was first recognized as a separate caste from the varieties of Coonhound in the year 1945.

The race began when a stolen dog of unknown origin, Nickname "Tennessee Lead «, He crossed with the dog of Mr Thomas Walker in the 19th century, responsible for importing the Foxhound English to Virginia in 1742.

Physical characteristics

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, they are extremely fast dogs, agile and tireless in the search for traces. They are very vocal, they have a special bark that allows their owners to easily identify their dogs at great distances.

The Treeing Walker Coonhound has a powerful and agile body. The height of the males is of 56 to 69 cm and the females of 50 to 64 cm., they weigh between 45 and 50 kg. The ears are large compared to the head. The upper lip hangs below the lower jaw.. The Forelegs are long, straight and thin. The layer of hair is smooth and glossy and colors can occur in different combinations of cinnamon and white, black and white. Then, It may be bicolor or tricolor (the tricolour is the color preferred by breeders).

To come in color white and cinnamon, It should never be called "red", to distinguish them from the Redbone Coonhound.

Character and skills

While it is very affectionate with people, the right thing for a dog of this kind is to have a life open-air, with full freedom of action, as he suffers much still locked.

Although generally not considered suitable to live in apartments, the Treeing Walker Coonhound, It can accommodate home life, where are them many opportunities to exercise outdoors.

In general, they are very obedient (If they are well trained) but the moment an attractive smell crosses them... it's like a Beagle or Basset Hound, they do not already recognize borders. It is essential to a dog of this breed, have serious training to include part of it in an open area, without cars or other potential dangers. This strong instinct of monitoring, is that has made them popular as hunting dogs, We must not forget its nature.

They can be very skilled to capture small rodents such as squirrels, roof rats, possums and skunks. As well, of course, as the main characteristic of the Coonhound, in general, He is known for its ability to draw prey hiding in a tree like raccoons, Wildcats, cougars and bears...

Usually, they are easy to train, excellent and healthy pets if they are well ejercitados. Education must be constant, because the Treeing Walker Coonhound they are extremely intelligent and will make the most of gaps in the training regimen. In various prove who made scholars of race, tested surprised how these dogs have been able to use objects as levers or tools and, in other cases they have changed the environment to perform a task (for example, move a piece of furniture to ride roughshod over a door).

They are very intelligent and independent, If they get bored or even for pure entertainment will try to steal items from the home that they are attractive, and they will hide them somewhere, It will be normal to find treasures hidden for any corner of the House.

He makes a splendid companion dog for an owner willing to give him proper exercise.. Because this breed requires intense exercise to match its energy level, the Treeing Walker Coonhound they can't settle for simple walks in the neighborhood, need to run freely.

most dogs Walker are able to jump the fences of 1,8 m, so a security system suitable to our yard will be necessary.

The Treeing Walker Coonhound, It is very sweet and loves to be with children, but due to his inexhaustible energy sometimes, They can be a bit rough..., because a proper education is needed, to learn to control your body. It is a balanced dog is good with other dogs that can live in the House.

Once attached to the home, it will be very difficult to get our beautiful Treeing Walker Coonhound, out of our beds, the sofa or beside the fireplace. They love to sleep in after a long day, and they are the best companions to watch television.

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