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Saint Miguel Cattle Dog
Portugal FCI 340 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Portugal
Character: Temperamental and guardian
Weight: 25-35 kg
Height: 50 to 60 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

The dog's Saint Miguel Cattle Dog It is a breed of dog Portugal, specifically the Azores Islands.

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History

With the settlement of the Azores archipelago and the beginning of the exploration of the optimal conditions of the islands for raising cattle, the need for dogs on the islands to help drive and defend livestock soon became apparent, dating from the sixteenth century the first reference to its presence, in particular on the island of Sรฃo Miguel. These animals are recognized as the precursors of Saint Miguel Cattle Dog.

Although the existence of Saint Miguel Cattle Dog, as an individual race, has been recorded since the early 19th century, only in 1982 began to be registered by Antรณnio Josรฉ Amaral with the collaboration of Maria de Fรกtima Machado Mendes Cabral, veterinarian, in order to create a census of your herds. The first officially registered dog of the breed was the ยซCoriscaยป, a perfect representative of your breed.

It is also on the initiative of these same two people that, in 1984, two years after the beginning of the registration of persons the first official standard is published. In 1995 was proposed to the FCI (International Cynological Federation) and the breed was finally recognized in 2008.

Origin:

The breed known today as Saint Miguel Cattle Dog descended from mastiffs and alano initially brought to the islands of the Azores by the first settlers on the continent. Later, and through contact with other people who came and settled in the Azores, the genetic heritage of the breed was enriched by crosses made with English mastiffs, bulldogs and Dogue de Bordeaux, until the culmination of the appearance of the new race, with fully defined morphological and temperamental characteristics.

In addition to those mentioned, other races may form part of the Fila de San Miguel ancestry, as the St. Humberto's Dog, also known as Bloodhound, and the Dogo Canario, a Spanish breed from the Canary Islands, but the real link – yes there is – between these races and the Sao Miguel queue not yet proven.

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Physical characteristics

The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog it is characterized by being an animal of size and rustic features and characteristically longer than tall. The breed is medium in size, muscular, but without the heavy appearance of others.

The muzzle is well proportioned, apparently short, but it hides a wide mouth, with a full denture, capable of a powerful bite. The head has a solid appearance, wide and with the ears well placed on top, implanted in a strong neck that starts from a solid trunk, with a wide and deep chest. The legs are proportional to the body, being the front, as a rule, slightly separated.

The coat is strong, smooth and dense, and always striped, and it can be tawny, gray or yellow, with white mesh on the chest. Legs can also be white. The tail is implanted high, it's thick, medium length and slightly curved. It is amputated at the height of the second or third vertebra, or is it naturally short.

  • Fur: short, smooth, dense, with hard textured hair.
  • Color: gray hair, carbonated sand (grey), yellow with all fades from light to fawn; always striated. May show white spot on forehead or from chin to chest, and white spots on the forefoot, in the later or in all four.
  • Size: males, of 50 to 60 cm.; females, of 48 to 58 cm..

Character and skills

Race of a lively and sharp intelligence, with great ease of learning, the strength of character of the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog, coupled with a distrust of the strange instincts of all guardians by vocation, can easily be mistaken for aggressiveness, but it hides a gentle nature towards those with whom it deals closely, while remaining a tenacious and courageous guardian of those who treat him. His loyalty to his human family is extreme.

With even greater emphasis, given the dominant nature of the breed, the education and sociability of puppies must be done from birth, gradually exposing the animals to new situations and stimuli, in order to improve the development of balanced individuals capable of living with humans and other animals.

Not a suitable breed for beginners, given its dominant nature, further enhanced by his physical strength and his strongly independent and autonomous character.

Even as a pet, a Saint Miguel Cattle Dog must have the opportunity to have a task to perform. Thorough training is always a simple and effective means of strengthening the relationship between the human family and the animal, while providing the physical and mental exercise necessary for the training and development of a well-balanced animal.

But, given the intrinsic characteristics of the breed, training a copy of the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog it is a task that can be quite difficult for someone who has little experience with dogs. Being a very intelligent and dominant breed, will not respond well to the use of force. Full socialization recommended.

The sheepdog for tradition and excellence, their natural fitness for livestock can, with the right training, can be channeled into the care of horses and other small ruminants such as sheep and goats. When not channeled to grazing, the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog has already demonstrated its aptitude for big game hunting, like the boar and the deer.

Its strong and protective temperament is also valued as a self-defense dog..

Health ยซSt. Michael's Rowยป

Being a rustic breed, is in robust health and there are no records to date to suggest that there is any pathology to which the breed is specifically prone to for genetic reasons. The average life expectancy of this breed is calculated in 12 years.

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The same hardiness that gives vigor to the breed also makes it a poorly maintained breed in a strict sense. Short, hard hair can be brushed occasionally and baths will be sporadic.. Adequate and balanced feeding will give developing puppies what they need to become healthy adults, and the same regimen will suffice to ensure adult health..

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs. Section 2: Molossoid. 2.1 Dogue type. โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Saint Miguel Cattle Dog"

Origin:
Portugal

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
21.05.2007

Use:

cattle dog



General appearance:

Robust and resistant.



IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

  • Slightly longer than high.


Behavior / temperament:

Cattle dog par excellence, it is equally a good guard dog of property and people. He has a very determined character with strangers but docile with his owner.
Very clever and very responsive. In the exercise of his duties, lead dairy herds, he bites low so as not to damage the udders of the cows.. But, when it comes to stray cattle it can bite higher

Head:

Strong, square-looking. Cranio-facial superior longitudinal parallel axes.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Large, slightly bulky, little apparent occipital protuberance.
  • Nasal bevel (Stop): Is pronounced.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Wide and black.
  • Snout: Straight, slightly curved, slightly shorter than the length of the skull.
  • Lips: Well pigmented, overlapping, torn, firm, slightly curved on the lower profile.
  • Jaws: Very strong, well developed. With good opposition.
  • The teeth: Complete dentition with scissors or tweezers.
  • Eyes: Oval, expressive, slightly sunken, dark brown, horizontal, medium-sized.
  • Ears: Above average insertion. When not cut they are medium triangular and pendulous but slightly separated from the face. Normally cut in the round.

Neck:

With good connection, straight, strong and medium length. There is no double chin.

Body:

  • Trunk: Strong, muscular, with a broad chest.
  • Breast : Wide and lowered.
  • Back: Straight.
  • Pork loin: Of average length, wide and well muscled.
  • Rump: Of medium length in relation to the body, slightly predominant in relation to the cross.
  • bottom line: Bottom-up profile, ventricles and flanks proportional to the body.

Tail:

High insertion, thick.

Tips

Former members: Strong.

  • Shoulder: Scapulo-umeral angle slightly open.
  • Arms: Strong of medium length, good muscular.
  • Forearm: Thick and well muscled.
  • Carpo: Thick.
  • Metacarpus (Pastern): Thick, average length.
  • Hands: Oval, with strong fingers and nails.

Later members: Strong, moderately separated.

  • Thighs: Long, muscular, with an open lame / femoral angle.
  • Legs: Of average length, muscular.
  • Metatarsus: Of average length. May have presumptions.
  • Pies: Of average length: Oval, with strong fingers not very curled. Strong nails.

Movement:

Easy and loose. On the move, the back wobbles slightly.

Mantle

  • Skin: Thick and pigmented.
  • Shelter: Short, smooth, dense, with a strong texture, slightly bordered on the tail, the anal and posterior region.
  • Colorations: Fawn, charred and gray sand, in light and dark tones and should always be tiger. The presence of a white male is allowed in the frontal region and the menthol chest, as well as the white coloring on the hands (white male), the feet (pedal) or on all legs simultaneously (white square).


Size and weight:

Males

  • Height to the cross: 50 to 60 cm.
  • Weight: 25 to 35 kg

females

  • Height to the cross: 48 to 58 cm.
  • Weight: 20 to 30 kg


Fouls:

Any deviation from the above points must be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be considered must be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect on the health and well-being of the dog..



SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Head: converging axes of skull and muzzle.
  • Jaws: Mouth slightly above or below.

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  • Aggressive or too shy.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹that clearly shows physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Divergent axes of skull and muzzle.
  • Severely over or under the mouth.


N.B.:
  • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
  • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs should be used for breeding., with the typical conformation of the breed.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Cรฃo de fila de Sรฃo Miguel, Sรฃo Miguel cattle dog, Sรฃo Miguel catch dog, Azores cattle dog, Azores cow dog (English).
2. fila de Saint Miguel (French).
3. Cรฃo Fila de Sรฃo Miguel (German).
4. Fila de Sรฃo Miguel, Cรฃo das Vacas (Portuguese).
5. (espaรฑol).

Source:

Wikipedia

Photos:

1 – Fila de Sรฃo Miguel during International dog show in Rzeszรณw, Poland by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
2 – Fila de Sรฃo Miguel during International dog show in Rzeszรณw, Poland. by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
3 – At the Burnt Peak of Ribeira Grande, Son and Mother by TheLife / CC BY-SA
4 – Helsinki, el Finnish Winner Show 2015. by Thomas / CC BY-SA

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Dogue de Bordeaux
Francia FCI 116 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: France
Character: Loving and dominant
Weight: 45 - 60 Kg
Height: 58 - 75 cm.
Life expectancy: 5 - 8 years

Dogo de Burdeos

The Dogue de Bordeaux It is very faithful to its owner and loving with children.

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History

The Dogue de Bordeaux, it is a medium to large size molossian from France. The Molossoid type has been known since ancient times and played a considerable role in various cultures of the ancient world.. The Babylonians carved their molosser out of granite. They served rulers like Hammurabi as war dogs. Molosses are strong and heavy dogs. They have a commanding head with a 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.

The range of their tasks in the service of man has also remained constant for a long time. The ancestors of the Dogue de Bordeaux served as a hunting dog for large, well-fortified game, especially as a saupacker. They had to catch and corral the dangerous boar until the hunter could kill it with the boar feather, a special spear. This required speed, resistance, much courage and strength. The Dogue de Bordeaux served and continues to serve today as a guard and protection dog. In the Middle Ages it was used for the arenas of animal fighting. Large and small mollusks have always been scattered across Europe. The Dogue de Bordeaux was created as an independent breed with the emergence of modern dog breeding as a separate breed of dog. In 1863 The first French dog show was held at the Paris Acclimatization Garden.

The Dogue de Bordeaux it was already shown there under its current name. The name must be derived from the fact that these dogs were most often seen in the butcher shops of the city of Bordeaux.. At that time the Dogue de Bordeaux they were not so big however, heavy and as wrinkled as today. The monochromaticity required today was also missing. The award-winning male in Paris in 1883, ยซBatailleยป, he had a wrinkle-free head with a black mask. The Dogue de Bordeaux often had to suffer the political turmoil of mankind. During the French Revolution in 1789 was almost exterminated, because he was considered the dog of the rich. During the two world wars, the dogs had to suffer so much that their breed was endangered after the wars. Since the decade of 1960 has been experiencing a new boom. To revive the race, it is said that they were crossed with the St. Bernard shorthair.

Physical characteristics

The Dogue de Bordeaux It has an impressive appearance, despite or perhaps because it is not as big and heavy as a Mastiff or Saint Bernard. But, you can see the power it presents in majestic serenity. The standard establishes a height at the withers of 60 to 68 cm for males and 58 to 66 cm for females. The weight of the males is "at least 50 kg" and that of females of "at least 45 kgยป. Unfortunately, the standard does not provide an upper weight limit. So today we see specimens with 70 kg and more.

Especially such gigantism is at the expense of dogs' fitness and health.. Belgian Earl Bylandt gives 1894 as weight for the male 54 – 60 kg. German cynologist Richard Strebel reports in 1905 of 54 – 55 kg as the best weight for a male and 45 – 46 kg for a female. Such a weight would also do the current Dogue de Bordeaux very well.. The coat of the Dogue de Bordeaux must be thin, short and soft to the touch. It should be "solid in all shades of fawn from mahogany to Elizabethan". White spots on the chest and extremities of the limbs are allowed when they are not very extensive. This color restriction is also not very beneficial for the gene pool of the Dogue de Bordeaux. All this leads to the fact that today the Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ephemeral dogs..

Character

serious and sure of himself, but with an underlying sense of humor, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a vigilant and brave companion. It has several personalities: distant, outgoing, funny, sweet, wrestler, quick to learn, each one belongs to a different dog.

In the best case, the Bulldog is calm and gentle, but it can also be stubborn. When a dog this size is stubborn and wants to get away with it, can be difficult to treat. The Dogue de Bordeaux Must have early and extensive socialization combined with strong leadership from its owner, or it can become aggressive towards other dogs, smaller animals or even people. If you want to live with a Dogue de Bordeaux, you must be willing to learn to work with him, to control it and earn its respect.

A Bulldog who has an owner whom he respects is a wonderful family dog. Enjoy spending time with them, even in bed and sofa. It is not an active dog and is content to be in the house, making sure everyone is safe. Short walks and game moments are just your speed. But don't be fooled. If someone approaches the door, the Dogue de Bordeaux is there to protect you from harm.

With young children, is loving, Protector, gentle and tolerant. Unlike many large breeds, they can be too rowdy with young children, the Bulldog is usually careful with them. But, large dogs are not appropriate for childcare, and all interaction between the two must be supervised.

The perfect Dogue de Bordeaux not prepared by the breeder. any dog, no matter how pleasant it, detestable levels can develop barking, excavation, counter-browsing and other undesirable behaviors if you are bored, is not trained or is not supervised. And any dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นcan be a test that live during adolescence.

Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything you can teach him. Don't wait until you have 6 months to start train or have to deal with more stubborn dog. 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 veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) They are completed. 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 puppies daily and can make incredibly accurate recommendations once they know something about their lifestyle and personality. Regardless of what you want from a Dogue de Bordeaux, look for one whose parents have nice personalities and who has been well socialized since the puppy's first stage.

Dogue de Bordeaux fitness

The Dogue de Bordeaux it is somewhat more demanding in its maintenance. Not suitable for an apartment. Although it is not a very agitated dog, he really likes having a little freedom of movement, for example in a garden. Here he likes to spend several hours sleeping and watching. You need a lot of space, because he wants to be able to move freely. Appreciate long walks and short bike rides. You need your daily exercise, but she is not an athlete. Physical and mental exertion should be avoided in hot weather. Also keep in mind that dogs as large and strong as the Dogue de Bordeaux in our current society, supposedly animal friendly, often meet with great rejection, sometimes aggressive. Some people simply fear him out of ignorance. This is one of the reasons why it is not advisable to keep it in the big city.. One must have a sufficient budget to be able to pay a lot of good food and, in case of doubt, also the vet bills.

Dogue de Bordeaux Education

The Dogue de Bordeaux can be trained very well, in regards to the basic rules of behavior. He must also be well educated from the age of a puppy to be able to always run this center of power.. She does not like to learn tricks whose meaning is not clear to her. Even more than with most other dogs, an intimate relationship of trust with your master or lover is the basis for a successful education. There are also consequences, because the Dogue de Bordeaux is intelligent, he notices every little discrepancy and knows how to use it for his own purposes. The Dogue de Bordeaux it is also very sensitive. Do not forget the injustices. Always keep in mind that the leash of these dogs is only a symbolic control. The Dogue de Bordeaux he would easily have the power to maneuver the other end of the leash at will, If I wanted. But it doesn't.

Health Dogue de Bordeaux

Like any giant breed with a short snout, the Dogue de Bordeaux have health problems. The breed's limited gene pool creates a dog susceptible to extreme temperatures, to heart diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy and aortic stenosis, and ectropion, a condition in which the eyelid fades out. Dogue de Bordeaux is also prone to foot pad hyperkeratosis.

Not all of these conditions are detectable on a growing puppy, and it is impossible to predict if an animal will be free of these diseases, so you need to find a reputable breeder who commit to raise healthier animals possible. Must be able to produce independent certification that the dog's parents (and grandparents, etc.) have been examined for common defects and considered healthy for breeding. That's where health records come in..

Remember that after you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common health problems: the obesity. Keeping a Dogue de Bordeaux at the right weight is one of the easiest ways to extend its life.. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

Dogue de Bordeaux grooming

The short coat of the Dogue de Bordeaux it is easy to care. Brush it once a week with a rubber brush to remove dead hair..

But there is more to grooming than caring for the coat. The Dogue de Bordeaux you have wrinkles and need special care to avoid becoming infected. Clean them with a damp cloth or baby wipe, and then dry the folds thoroughly to avoid skin infections.

Bring a hand towel to clean your wrinkled face after every meal or drink of water. When he shakes that big head, throw chunks of slime everywhere. It also comes off a lot, so you will spend a lot of time sweeping and vacuuming.

The rest is basic care. Check ears weekly and clean if necessary, brush your teeth as often as possible, and cut your nails regularly, usually every few weeks.

Nutrition / Food

As with all these heavy dogs, especially in the growth phase, diet and composition must be carefully considered. Later this is not problematic. The risk of stomach torsion must be taken into account.

The life expectancy of the Dogue de Bordeaux

The average life expectancy of Dogue de Bordeaux It, Unfortunately, extremely low, of 6 to 8 years. It would be good for the race to do everything humanly possible to correct this.

Buy a Dogue de Bordeaux

A puppy should only be purchased personally from a reputable breeder.. This can be planned for a few 1.500 – 2.500 EUR. You should look closely at the litter and parents, as well as obtain information about the ancestors. You must pay attention to the age of the ancestors, and that they are not too heavy or too wrinkled.

Characteristics "Dogue de Bordeaux"

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Photos:

1 – Dogue de Bordeaux puppy 10 weeks old by publicdomainpictures.net
2 – Dogue de Bordeaux Harley by publicdomainpictures.net
3 – Bordeaux is comfortably in the garden by publicdomainpictures.net
4 – Portrait of a Dogue de Bordeaux by publicdomainpictures.net
5 – A portrait of a Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) by spaceodissey from Parma, Italy / CC BY
6 – Harley and Doutzen – Dogue de Bordeaux and bulldog playing together by publicdomainpictures.net

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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 – Dogs working โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

    • FCI breed standard "Dogue de Bordeaux"

    Origin:
    France

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.11.2008

    Use:

    Watchdog, defense and deterrence



    General appearance:

    Typical brachycephalic molossus with concave lines. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very strong dog with a very muscular body but maintaining a harmonious general line.. Its structure is rather close to the ground, The sternum-floor distance is somewhat less than the depth of the chest.. Well-built, athletic and imposing, his appearance is very dissuasive.



    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    • The length of the body measured from the tip of the shoulder to the tip of the ischium is greater than the height at the withers in a proportion of 11 / 10.
    • Chest depth is greater than half the height at the withers.
    • The maximum length of the muzzle is equal to one third of the length of the head.
    • The minimum length of the snout is equal to one quarter of the length of the head..
    • In males, The perimeter of the skull corresponds more or less to the height at the withers.


    Behavior / temperament:

    An old fighting dog, the Dogue de Bordeaux is suitable as a guardian,
    what he assumes with attention and great courage but without aggressiveness.
    A good companion, very attached to his master and very affectionate. Calm, balanced with a high stimulus. The male usually has a dominant character.

    Head:

    Voluminous, angular, wide, rather short, trapezoid top and front view. The longitudinal axes of the skull and the nasal bridge are convergent (forward). The head is covered in wrinkles, on both sides of the central groove. These deep wrinkle cords are mobile depending on whether the dog is vigilant or not. The fold that goes from the internal angle of the eye to the angle of the mouth is typical. If present, the crease from the outer corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth or double chin must be inconspicuous.

    Cranial region:
    • In the male: The perimeter of the skull measured at the maximum width level corresponds approximately to its height to the cross.
    • In females: may be less.
    • Its volume and shape are the consequence of a very important development of the storms, supra orbital arches, zygomatic arches and lower jaw spaces. The upper region of the skull is slightly convex from one side to the other. The frontal groove is deep, decreasing towards the posterior end of the head.. The foreface dominates the head, but it does not exceed it. Anyway, it is wider than it is tall.
    • Stop: Very pronounced, almost forming a right angle with the muzzle. (95ยบ - 100ยบ)

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Wide, nostrils wide open, well pigmented according to the color of the mask. An upturned truffle is allowed but not if it is backwards, directed towards the eyes.
    • Snout: Strong, width, thick, but not fleshy under the eyes, rather short, upper profile somewhat concave with pleats moderately visible. Its width decreases slightly towards the tip; top view has a general square appearance. In relation to the upper part of the skull the snout line forms an ascending very obtuse angle.

    When the head is held horizontally, the tip of the snout, truncated and thick at the base, is opposite a vertical tangent to the front of the truffle.

    Its perimeter is usually two thirds to the head. Its length varies between a third and minimum a quarter of the total length of the head, from the truffle to the occipital crest. The established limits (maximum one third and minimum a quarter of the total length of the head) are allowed, but not wanted, the ideal muzzle length should be between these two ends.

    • Jaws: Strong and wide jaws. Prognathism (Prognathism is a characteristic of race). The back of the lower incisors are anterior and not in contact with the anterior aspect of the upper incisors.

    The lower jaw is curved up. The chin is well marked and must never be excessively covered or covered by the upper lip.

    • Teeth: Strong, particularly the canines. Lower canines positioned well apart and slightly curved. Incisors ok aligned especially in the lower jaw where they form a seemingly straight line.
    • Lips: Thick upper lip, moderately pendulum, retractable. Viewed profile shows a rounded lower line. Covers the lower jaw than the sides. In front the edge of the lip upper lip is in contact with the lower lip, then it falls to both sides which forms a wide and inverted V.
    • Cheeks: Prominent due to the very strong development of the muscles.

     

    • EYES: Oval shaped placed well apart. The space between the two inner angles of the eyelids is equal to twice the length of the eye (eye opening). Frank expression. The third eyelid must not be visible.

    Color: hazelnut to dark brown for a dog with a black mask, lighter color tolerated, but it is not sought after in dogs with a brown mask or without a mask.

    • EARS: Relatively small in color somewhat darker than the mantle. In its insertion, the front of the base of the ear is slightly raised. They must be falls, but don't hang up; the front edge stuck to the cheeks when the dog is attentive. The edge of the ears slightly rounded; should not go below the eye. High enough insertion, at the top line of the skull which further accentuates its wide.

    Neck:

    Very strong and muscular, almost cylindrical. The skin is thin, flexible, abundant and loose. The average of its circumference almost equal to that of the head. It is separated from the head by a slightly accentuated transverse fold, slightly curved. The upper edge is slightly convex. The Well-defined double chin begins at the level of the throat, forming folds towards the chest, without hanging excessively. The neck, very wide at its base smoothly fuses with the shoulders.

    Body:

    • top line: Well held. Cross: Well marked.
    • Back: Wide and muscular.
    • Pork loin: Width. Rather short and solid.
    • Rump: Moderately descending towards the base of the tail.
    • Breast : Strong, long, deep, width, descending below the level of the elbows. Wide and strong sneak whose lower line (inter armpit) it is convex towards the end. Ribs well lowered and well arched but not barrel-shaped. The chest circumference should be between 25 to 35 cm.. more than the height at the withers.
    • Bottom line and abdomen: Curved from the deep chest to a somewhat retracted and firm abdomen. It should never be pendular or too withdrawn.

    Tail:

    Very thick at the base. The tip preferably reaching the height of the hock and not below. Low bearing, never broken or curved but flexible. Pendant when the dog is calm, generally rising from 90ยบ to 120ยบ from that position when the dog is in action without curlying on the back or curling.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Strong bone structure, very muscular limbs.

    • Shoulder: Strong, prominent muscles. The inclination of the middle scapula (approx.. 45ยบ of the horizontal), angle of the scapulo-humeral joint somewhat greater than 90ยบ.
    • Arm: Very muscular.
    • Elbows: On the axis of the body, never too close to the chest or leaning out.
    • Forearm: Seen from the front, straight or slightly inclined towards inside approaching the median plane, especially in dogs with a very broad chest. Seen from vertical profile.
    • Metacarpus: Strong. Seen in profile somewhat inclined. Seen from the front, sometimes slightly outward compensating for slight inward tilt of the forearm.
    • Previous feet: Strong. Closed fingers, strong curved nails, well developed and elastic pads: the Dogue de Bordeaux stands well on its fingers despite its weight.

    LATER MEMBERS: Robust limbs with strong bone structure. Well angulated. Seen from behind, the posterior ones are parallel and vertical which gives the impression of strength., even though the back is not as wide as the front.

    • Thigh: Highly developed, thick with visible musculature.Knee: In a plane parallel to the median plane or slightly outwards.Leg: Relatively short, musculada, descendant.
    • Hock: Short, tendinoso, its moderately open angle.Metatarsus: Robust, No Spurs.
    • Hind feet: Somewhat longer than the previous ones, tight fingers.

    Movement:

    Elastic for a moloso. When walking the movement is free and elastic, glued to the ground. Good push from the rear, good extension of the forelimbs especially during jogging which is the preferred movement.When jogging is accelerated the head tends to drop, The upper line is inclined to the front and the previous feet goes further towards the middle plane taking steps out with a movement long range of the previous members. The gallop with quite a vertical movement. Capable of high speed over short distances glued to the ground.

    Mantle

    • SKIN: Thick, loose enough, without excessive folds.
    • Fur: Up, short and soft to the touch.
    • Color: All shades of leonado from mahogany to isabella. Good pigmentation is desired. Delimited white spots on the forehead and limbs are allowed.

    Mask:

    • Black mask: The mask is usually only slightly extended and should not invade the cranial region. There may be a slight black shading on the skull, ears, neck and upper body. The truffle is black.

    • Brown mask: (Usually called red or bistre). The truffle is brown, pigmentation of the eyelids and the edge of the brown lips. May have non-invasive brown shading; each hair must have a tawny or sand-colored area and a brown area. In this case the inclined parts of the body are of a lighter color.

    • Without mask: The hair is tawny: the skin appears red (Previously called "Red Mask"). The nose may be reddish.



    Size and weight:

    The height must correspond to the perimeter of the skull or less.

    • Height to the cross:
    • Males: 60 โ€“ 68 cm..

    females: 58 โ€“ 66 cm.. Tolerated 1 cm.. below or 2 cm.. above these limits.

    Weight:

    • Males: Minimum 50 Kg.
    • females: Minimum 45 Kg.

    females: Identical characteristics, but less accentuated.



    Fouls:

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



      SERIOUS FAULTS


    • 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.
  • Disproportionate head (too small or excessively bulky).
  • Hypertipo Bulldog: (flat skull, snout less than a quarter of the total length of the head, bulging folds (scrolls) behind the truffle). Important folds around the head.
  • Significant lateral deviation of the lower jaw.
  • Permanently visible incisors when the mouth is closed. Very small incisors, uneven placement. Arched back (Convex).
  • Fused tail vertebrae, but not deviated.
  • Front feet tilted inward (even slightly).
  • Front feet leaning too far out.
  • Flat thighs.
  • Corvejรณn angle too open (Straight angulation).
  • Corvejรณn angle too closed, The dog standing under himself in the posterior.
  • Cow hock or crowded.
  • Forced or severe undulating movement of the posterior.
  • Excessively short breath, cleared my throat.
  • White at the tip of the tail or in the front area of รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นthe forelimbs, over the carpus (wrist) and tarsus (Hock) or white without interruption in the front of the body from the chest to the throat.


    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES


  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Long narrow head with insufficiently pronounced stop, with a muzzle measuring more than a third of the total length of the head (absence of typicality of the head).
  • Spine parallel to the upper line of the skull or convex.
  • Twisted jaw.
  • Non-prognostic mouth.
  • Canine constantly visible when the mouth is closed.
  • Tongue constantly visible when the mouth is closed.
  • Blue eyes. Protruding eyes.
  • Tail knotted and deflected to the sides, twisted. (curled tail, ravine).
  • Stunted tail.
  • Violin front and short tarsi.
  • Hock angle open backwards (inverted hock).
  • White on the head or body, any other color of the mantle than tawny (shaded or not) and in a particular brindle or solid brown called โ€œchocolate.โ€ (every hair totally brown).
  • Identifiable disability defects.


    • N.B.:
    • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff, Bordeauxdog (English).
    2. Dogue de Bordeaux (French).
    3. Dogue de Bordeaux (German).
    4. Mastim francรชs (Portuguese).
    5. Dogo de Burdeos (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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    Hovawart
    Alemania FCI 190 - Molossoid . Mountain

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Protector and guardian
    Weight: 25 to 45 Kg
    Height: 58 - 70 cm..
    Life expectancy: 12 - 17 years

    Hovawart

    The term Hovawart derived from medieval german, in which -hova- meant "cut" and -wart-, "guardian".

    Content

    History

    The dog as guardian of the house and the courtyard has an ancient tradition in the history of humanity. Maybe thousands of years ago, private ownership of the house and yard, goods and workshops could only be established with the help of the protective role of dogs. The four-legged court guards were already highly regarded by the Teutons, which is reflected in the various laws of the last Teutonic. Of the 24 articles of the Law of Baiuvariorum, an entire article is dedicated only to dogs. Here, plus a dozen other dog breeds, the court dog is explicitly mentioned as "Houvavart". The Houvavart was valued at 3 shillings. It was a huge amount, considering that in the same body of law a "mediocre" horse was valued at only half a shilling. The Hovawarts are also mentioned in various writings from the Middle Ages.

    The Hovawart Today is in the intellectual and functional tradition of these old court dogs. Regarding their genetic offspring, will not be more or less related to them than the other breeds of guard dogs and native dogs. Building a direct line of descent to the old Hovavart would not be permissible, especially since it is not known at all what these dogs looked like.

    After 1910 the Hovawart but without a description of the appearance. Over the years 20 established itself as a breed of dog.

    In the FCI breed standard of 1998 It is said that:

    "From 1912 the reproduction of this breed has been using similar type dogs that are still in farms to restore the breed. apart from this, at the beginning of the crossing, you cross them with German shepherds, Newfoundland, Leonberger and other races were admitted. In addition to the strict measures taken in the breeders, the type of job was obtained again.โ€

    It also, crossed the hungarian watchdog Kuvasz, what is important to understand the nature of Hovawart. After having almost died out, after the first world war, the breed was recovered by the kinophile K. F. Kรถnig. In a span of time, what had been done very successfully thousands of years before was rebuilt here. Like, but mostly of the nature the right dogs were mated. The decisive criterion was performance for the intended purpose, so to speak, the work championship. It is quite possible that the Hovawart current look like the old ones Hovawart of our ancestors by this procedure of appearance and nature, but that is speculation. Only in 1944 breeding book closed. So a vast gene pool was created as the basis for this breed of dog., which is still very useful for your health and fitness today.

    Physical characteristics

    The Hovawart is a big dog, strong and at the same time quite thin. With the Hovi nowadays three strokes of color are allowed: Rubio, black marks (black with gold brown markings) black and white. Males have a height to the cross of 63 to 70 cm.. Considering its type and size, the Hovawart is thinner than it appears underneath its medium long wavy coat. So, a weight of 30 to 45 kg is considered normal for males. Despite this not so high weight, it is a very powerful and strong dog. Only for its strength and size it belongs to a hand with experience in dogs. The Hovawart he's a working dog, Guard and protection.

    Character and skills

    The character of Hovawart demands a person with a strong dog mind. He has a strong will, a head of its own and is very independent. Probably an heir to the pack guard dog, Kuvasz, who is one of his ancestors. He is self-assured and self-assured at the same time. The โ€œdesire to pleaseโ€ is not as strong in him as in many other working dog breeds.. Your master or caretaker still has to work and earn it. then a Hovawart well educated he is an extremely efficient off-roader and a lovely friend. Master the role of companion dog suitable for everyday life, as well as your challenges in dog sports or even as a rescue and tracking dog. He has a very good nose. Yes, and the Hovawart it is also an excellent watchdog and protection dog.

    He is a defensive protector of his family and diligently protects his territory. He moves silently on the ground and faces an intruder suddenly but persistently. With built-in yard dog, the Hovawart not fully occupied, especially since today you have to monitor hardly a large enough area. He is intelligent and seeks true association with his caregiver. At the same time it is affectionate and sensitive and at the same time it radiates something primitive, archaic.

    Wants and seeks connection with family. Like a well-behaved and demanded working dog, the Hovawart it is also an excellent family dog. Often rejoices with petting and hitting like a little lapdog. He is very friendly and gentle with the people he has taken to his heart. Once you meet them, will never forget them. When he is young he shows his affection sometimes very stormy.

    The Hovawart it is a low maintenance dog. Apart from the change of coat, it does not need to be brushed every day., because her coat doesn't tend to tangle due to the small amount of undercoat. Well educated and managed he is an excellent companion. But, cannot be recommended as a family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นwithout further ado. If you are thinking of having a puppy Hovawart for the first time, must first consider practical challenges, they are only related to their strength and size. Not a beginner dog.

    Hovawart Education

    The Hovawart develops creativity and perseverance to realize his ideas about the world and its order. Here the owner of the dog is challenged with all the consequences, but paired with patience and empathy. And this already with the puppy. Hardness alone does not help the Hovawart at all. It is important to create and maintain trust, that the Hovawart wants to show his pack leader. By the way, pack leader: One Hovawart usually test thoroughly, who will take this position. Here its owner must assert himself with the consequent insouciance, then he will follow faithfully and with good behavior and accept the leadership of his humans without problems.

    One must bring with him time and knowledge for an intensive education and, the best of all, training. If one loses the basic elements of education, you will hardly be able to go for a walk with him without stress. Then your self-confidence could even become a leadership statement.. Otherwise, the Hovawart it's the ideal companion dog image. He wants his humans to guide him, but without ever being submissive. The Hovawart maintains its own head and its own will. For some people this is perhaps too much of their own personality. But only this profile of the Hovawart can be an excellent basis for a respectful and intense human-dog relationship.

    Hovawart Health and Care

    The Hovawart it is a low maintenance dog. Except in times of coat change, twice a year, needs to be brushed regularly but not every day, because his coat does not tend to tangle due to the low amount of undercoat.

    The Hovawart it is considered a completely healthy breed. Hereditary diseases are systematically fought, such as knee joint cartilage disease (OCD), which is more common in Hovawarts. Dysplasia of the hip joint (HD) "often a problem especially with large dogs" has been under control for a long time.

    Nutrition / Food

    The Hovawart they don't make any special demands. He is consistently straightforward. For a dog of its size and strength it needs little food.

    Hovawart life expectancy

    The Hovawarts can reach 12 years and not rarely even more with a good physical condition. It is a good life expectancy for such a large dog.

    Buy a Hovawart

    Puppies should only be purchased from an FCI registered breeder. For a puppy you should plan to 800 to 1000 EUR. The adult dogs of Hovawart they can also be taken out of shelter or emergency aid and offered a loving home..

    Images "Hovawart"

    Photos:

    1 – Hovawart by https://pixabay.com/es/photos/hovawart-perro-perro-de-raza-pura-2611448/
    2 – Hovawart black and tan by Faigl.ladislav / CC BY-SA
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    4 – The three permitted colours of the Hovawart by Oxborrow / Public domain
    5 – Blond Hovawart female (10 months) by Faigl.ladislav / CC BY-SA
    6 – Hovawart by https://www.pxfuel.com/es/free-photo-xxpba

    Videos "Hovawart"

    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 – FSS โ“˜
    • – CKC – Group 3 – Working dogs โ“˜
    • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
    • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Hovawart"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    12.01.1998

    Use:

    Utility dog



    General appearance:

    It's a working dog, powerful, medium-sized, slightly elongated and long-haired. The difference between the sexes is clearly recognizable, especially in the head shape and body structure.



    PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONSS: The length of the body comprises at least one 110 yet 115% the height at the withers.



    Behavior / temperament:

    It is a recognized versatile working dog, friendly and balanced disposition. Has protective instincts, He has a lot of self-confidence and has the ability to withstand stress.; is of medium temperament, combined with an excellent sense of smell. The proportions of his balanced body and special devotion to his family make him an excellent companion., guardian, defender, savior and tracker.

    Head:

    The nasal cavity is straight and parallel to the skull. The muzzle and skull are approximately the same length. The skin of the head is tight.

    Cranial region:
    • Craging: The powerful head has a broad, rounded forehead.
    • Depression links (Stop): Well visible.

    facial region:

    • Trufa: The nostrils are well developed. In black and black dogs with fire the pigmentation is black; in blond dogs the pigmentation is black, although the ยซ snow nose ยป is allowed (loss of temporary pigmentation).
    • Horcico: Strong, Slimming down slightly when viewed from above and in profile.
    • Belves: Tight.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Strong scissor bite complete with 42 teeth, according to the teething formula. The teeth are at right angles to the jaw. Caliper bite is accepted.
    • Ojors: Oval, nor protruding, or sunk. Dark to medium brown color. Tight eyelids.
    • Obars: Triangles and falls; loose along the cheeks; tall and widely spaced, giving the optical illusion of skull widening. They reach in length at least the lip corners; the tip is slightly rounded. When the dog is at rest it keeps them hanging; when the dog is on alert carry them by directing them slightly towards the forehead. Its front edges are located approximately half the distance between the eye and the muzzle..

    Neck:

    Strong, long Middle. The skin is tight.

    Body:

    • Espalda: Straight and firm.
    • Itmor: Strong, somewhat longer than the rump.
    • Rump: Medium long, leaning slightly.
    • Breast : Width, deep and strong.

    Tail:

    With abundant hair, reaching below the hocks, but not even to the ground. depending on the mood, worn high above the back or low.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Strong, straight and vertical, viewed from the front and from the sides.

    • Hormbros: Very well muscled. The scapula is long and well oblique to the back.
    • Brazo: Long, well glued to the body.
    • Elbows: Glued to the chest.
    • Articulation of the carpus: Strong.
    • Metacarpus: Moderately inclined.

    LATER MEMBERS: Strong and, seen from the back, vertical. Well angled.

    • Thighs and legs: Very well muscled.
    • Hock: Strong, descended.
    • PIIS: Rounded, strong and compact. Fingers are arched and together. Dewclaws must be removed except in those countries where it is prohibited by law.. Nails on black dogs with fire and black should have black pigmentation; in blonde dogs less pigmentation is allowed.

    Movement:

    In all walks, the hovawart movement, seen from the front or from behind, It's in a straight line, covering the ground well. The trot is very extended, with a powerful boost from the hindquarters.

    Mantle

    PIEL: In total, the skin is well glued. In black and tan or black dogs the skin presents a bluish glimpse, in blonde dogs generally a pink glimpse.



    Plink: Long, strong hair is slightly wavy and glued; the inner layer of hair is poorly developed. The hair is longer on the chest, in the womb, on the tail and on the backs of the forelimbs and thighs. It is short on the head and in the anterior region of the front and rear limbs. The pelage is dense.



    Colorr: There are three varieties of color: Black fire, black and blond.

    • Negro with fire: The coat is black and shiny, the color of the fire marks is medium blonde. In the head, the markings start below the nose and extend around the lip commissure to the marks on the gargant. Dot-shaped markings above the eyes are clearly visible.. The chest marks consist of two adjacent patches that can be attached. On the forelimbs, the marks seen from the side, extend from the fingers approximately to the metacarpus, Thinning at the back at the elbow level. In the hind, the marks, side view, they look under the hock in the form of a broadband, above the hock in the form of a narrow band extending from the front of the hindquarters to the height of the belly. A mark is also presented below the tail insert. Brands are well defined everywhere. Small white spots on the chest, as well as some white hairs on the fingers and on the tip of the tail are allowed. Pigmentation of the eyelids, lips and pads must be black.
    • Negro: The coat is shiny black A few small white spots on the chest, as well as some white hairs on the fingers and on the tip of the tail are allowed. Pigmentation of the eyelids, lips and pads must be black.
    • Rubinor: The coat is medium blonde, shiny and becomes lighter towards the belly and limbs Small white spots on the chest, as well as some white hairs on the fingers and on the tip of the tail are allowed. Pigmentation of the eyelids, lips and pads must be black.


    Size and weight:

    • Males: of 63 to 70 cm.,
    • females: of 58 to 65 cm.


    Fouls:

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



    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

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

    Apgeneral arience

    • Dogs that do not correspond to the general type of the breed
    • Females with male appearance.
    • Males with female appearance

    Pbearings

    • Body proportions very different from those indicated in the standard

    Comportamiento / Temperament

    • Aggressive dogs, fearful, apathetic, afraid of the shot.

    Cthey are not coming

    • Absence of naso-frontal depression (Stop).
    • Blue eyes, gazeo eyes
    • Erect ears, semi-erected, rose-shaped or separated from the cheeks
    • Upper or lower prognathism, incisor arcade deviated.
    • Absence of more than 2 of the four PM1 (premolars 1) or of the two M3 (molars 3); absence of any other teeth.

    CUit

    • Presence of a marked double chin or a lot of loose skin.

    CUerpo

    • Back very beaten or pronounced carp.
    • Narrow or barrel-shaped chest.
    • Abnormal glue, heavily cropped or heavily coiled.

    Formertremedies

    • Hindquarters too high.

    Plink

    • Mostly curly hair (ring shaped curls)

    Colorr

    En set:

    • All non-standard colors, blue/grey, ciervuno, brown, white, spotted, smutty blonde or with mostly streaked hair
    • White patches White hairs on the inside of the thigh is not an elimination foul.

    Perros black and fire

    • Gray or brown patches outside the spots.
    • Undercoat of hairs mostly a color other than black.
    • Predominant gray or white spots.

    Pblack mistakes

    • Brown or gray patches
    • Undercoat of hairs mostly a color other than black.

    Pblond mistakes

    • Some white hairs on the bridge of the nose do not constitute an eliminatory foul.
    • Continuous reddish-blond color without becoming slightly lighter.
    • Blonde-off-white color, even in the ears.
    • Distinctively white markings.
    • Dark patches or mask

    Tby hand

    • Size smaller than that indicated in the standard
    • Size greater than 3 cm of that indicated in the standard


    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.

    Itlatest changes are in bold.

    TRANSLATION: Mauricio Martinez, Federation Canรณfila Mexicana, A.C.; y Dr. J-M Paschoud.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Hovie (English).
    2. Hovawart (French).
    3. Hovawart (German).
    4. Hovawart (Portuguese).
    5. Hovie (espaรฑol).

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    Boxer
    Alemania FCI 144 - Molossoid - Dogo

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Loving and loyal
    Weight: 25 to 30 kg
    Height: 53 to 63 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Boxer

    The Boxer It is docile and boasts an unmatched loyalty with his family

    Content

    History of the BOXER

    The Boxer It is a breed of working and companion dogs., medium-sized, of German origin. Obtained through the crossing of an Bullenbeisser and Bulldog.

    Most canine historians agree that the Boxer has ancestors in dogs. Bullenbeisser. The Bullenbeisser (or out of bulls) they were hunting dogs, used for the hunting of the pig, wild boar and deer. Such expeditions for the hunting of wild animals used to cost the lives of several dogs., the game was horrible and painful both people and dogs (not to mention for wild boars). Some sources say that these huge medieval dogs had erect ears and large teeth., that would be used to hold the animal by the muzzle. It is likely that hunters cut off their ears in the way they do in some countries today., since this custom would seem to be in accordance with the primitive customs of those times.

    Within a more civilized and utilitarian way, the ancestors of the Boxer were frequently used as butchers dogs, due to its ability to hold to a bull and lead him toward his barn, if he became rebellious. It is believed that the famous reputation of a dog called "Boxl", used by a Berlin butcher is what gave the breed its name. The derivation of the word Boxer as the name for a purebred dog is ironic, since the word "boxl" or "boxel" has as its translation, in essence, mestizo.

    Physical Characteristics Boxer

    Exist of varieties within the Boxer race:

    • The Griffon
    • The striped

    His physical traits include a strong head, prognathic lower jaw, whose jaw pressure is generally 122 kg per square centimeter, snout with characteristic black mask, traditionally farmers cut their ears so that they seem rather long and situated in high, dark brown eyes, Truffle wide and black, strong neck, rounded and muscular and well fat; chest wide and rooms well muscled hind.

    With animal protection laws has allowed the dog to submit without cutting of ears and the tail of these animals, but in the standard of beauty, It looks more the Boxer cut ears and tail. Flat, drooping ears on both sides of the head, that give it a character "of the eternal puppy".

    The Boxer has a short coat, bright and smooth, Griffon or striped color (standard, black or red, though these colors are scarce). Sometimes it has white spots (collar, chest and gloves), Although the all-white Boxer has been considered as a genetic defect, While the initial progenitor (Meta Von Der Passage) was white.

    The height at the cross of males varies between the 57 and 63 centimeters. for females, the height at the cross must be between the 53 and 59 centimeters. The average weight of adult males is around the 30 kg, While that of females is around the 25 kg.

    Did you know??

    White boxers are not albinos and their color is not the result of a genetic mutation. In bรณxers, white is only one color. But white dogs tend to get sunburned and may have an increased risk of skin cancer.

    Boxer character and skills

    Due to its value, strength and agility, was chosen as a police dog in Germany, used as a guide for the blind and a fire dog for its great sense of smell and bravery in major catastrophes. It is a faithful dog, intelligent and watchful, It is certainly one of the most complete dogs that exists. It is docile and boasts an unmatched loyalty with his family. However it is fierce and dominant and may attack other dogs with high speed (especially in males) When is one of their own attacked. They are very good for children, If you have one of 1 year two is the ideal time to fond with children and adults.

    For your good health and development, the Boxer Puppy needs enough exercise and a controlled diet. The amount of exercise and food depends on the age. The small puppy, before they are weaned and separated from their brothers, He plays with others until he tires, and all enroscan to rest. This exercise, with sufficient rest, It is essential for the growth of the puppies. as it grows, the Boxer needs exercise to keep in condition and develop his musculature. In addition to playing with different elements, as you can be a ball, It is essential to get the dog to walk on a daily basis.

    They are very suitable as companion dogs, family and in dealing with children, In addition to good dogs work and sport, They also serve as guard. They are recommended by specialists to help people with psychological deficiencies, This is a clear proof of its docility.

    Their training is recommended at an early age, due to the Boxer are usually have a strong personality, making his training much harder as an adult. They are very playful, so do not like being locked, they prefer to be outdoors, why you must walk them often and do some exercise with them. They are also dogs with a great capacity for learning.

    White Boxer comments

    The Boxer are susceptible to tumors. Among its possible problems is also dysplasia. They suffer from epilepsy. Many of them are usually sensitive skin and suffer from some type of skin disease; allergic dermatitis is the most common.

    The white Boxer tend to be most susceptible to hereditary diseases, Since it is considered a failure of the crossing, These Boxer can not participate in any competition. The occurrence of these diseases is not high, and if this is added that the puppy will be purchased from a breeder, It provides all the certificates of health for their copies, much increases the chances of having a healthy animal.

    The Boxer white They are not as appreciated as brown or another color. Said that they are not entirely of pure-bred, but this is not true. These dogs are equal to each other, but in another color. Given that may suffer from various health problems, not appreciate them much, but if the dog does not have any problem it is like any other. If you have a health problem we must not think that it is a dog mestizo or that it is not completely pure. In addition the Boxer White It is not accepted by the F.C.I.

    In the Boxer breed, white markings are produced by the semi-recesivo gene sw. The Golden or atigrados Boxer with white markings carry a single copy of sw. The white Boxer lead 2 copies of sw. (Note: the white Boxer are not albinos. Albinism is determined by a different gene and exemplary albinos, Unlike in the Boxer white, they completely lacking pigmentation).

    Unfortunately, the white color produced by the 2 copies of sw is associated with problems of deafness in a not inconsiderable percentage of cases. This type of deafness is set in the puppy in their first weeks of life, starting when the ear canal is still closed. The process is complex, but it can be summarized by saying that it occurs because of the absence of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the inner tissues of the ear. The Boxer of gold or brindle color does not present any problem of deafness.

    This type of deafness is not exclusive to the Boxer White, that is also produced in other breeds that are white for the same reason genetic (This is, the lead 2 copies of sw), for example the Dalmatian, White Bull Terrier and other.

    Characteristics "Boxer"

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

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    Type and recognitions:

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    Federations:

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    Alternative names:

    1. German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer (English).
    2. Boxer (French).
    3. Boxer, Deutsche Boxer (German).
    4. Boxer alemรฃo (Portuguese).
    5. bรณxer alemรกn (espaรฑol).

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    Rafeiro of Alentejo
    Portugal FCI 96 - Molossoid . Mountain

    Origin: Portugal
    Character: Guardian
    Weight: 35 - 60 Kg
    Height: 64 - 74 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

    Rafeiro of Alentejo

    The Rafeiro of Alentejo It is an excellent watchdog in the haciendas and houses of the Alentejo.

    Content

    History

    The Rafeiro of Alentejo (Alentejo Mastiff), as the name reflects, comes from the Portuguese region of Alentejo, extending south of the Tagus River to the Algarve. The pedigree dog, that within the FCI belongs to the Group 2 (Molossoid), Mountain Dogs subsection, has a long history as a herding dog. Although little is known about the exact origin of this rare breed, their parents are supposed to be found in the molossian dogs of the Middle East. The Estrela Mountain Dog (Star Mountain Dog), also from portugal, was probably also involved in its origin.

    In the Alentejo lowlands, shepherds used the Rafeiro of Alentejo to herd and drive cattle. It also, the intrepid four-legged friend protected the flock entrusted to him by reliably avoiding attacks by wild animals or rustlers. Especially at night the Rafeiro of Alentejo defended his flock to the blood. The wealthy large landowners appreciated the imposing dog not only as a vigilant protector, but also as a status symbol of strength and power.

    As industrialization advanced and the large latifundia decreased, the rafeiro it got weirder. In the early 20th century, dogs of this type were almost extinct. But, a small circle of enthusiasts ensured that the breed was preserved. In 1940 a first breed standard was established. 14 years later, the Fรฉdรฉration Cynologique Internationale (FCI) finally recognized the breed.

    Physical characteristics

    When the Rafeiro of Alentejo, cattle thieves and wild animals quickly flee: Who would want to mess with such a big and powerful dog?

    With a height at the withers of up to 76 cm and a weight of approximately 50 kg, the Portuguese breed dog has a very striking appearance. His massive head and strong, muscular body give a defensive impression.. Look calmly at your opponent with small brown eyes, between which there is a slight groove, but nothing escapes your watchful eye.

    Despite its bulky shape and somewhat heavy and slow gait, the body of the Rafeiro of Alentejo seems to be rather long than wide. The neck offers a good transition to the shoulder, the back is straight. The tail is well furnished and thickened at the base, rather low and forms a slight upward curve when excited. In rest position it reaches to the hock. Ears of the Rafeiro they are medium in size and fall to one side when folded.

    The dense and smooth coat of the Portuguese Sheepdog is short to medium length and has abundant undercoat, giving you reliable protection in all weather conditions. The Rafeiro of Alentejo it is available in black, gray wolf, leonado or yellow with or without white spots. A white base color with yellow spots is also allowed., as well as brindle specimens according to the breed standard.

    Character and skills

    At night, the Rafeiro of Alentejo he is in his best moment: nothing escapes your watchful eye, his good sense of smell and his excellent ears. Anyone who dares to enter their territory is captured without notice and, if required, wholesale. Pastors who have a Rafeiro they no longer have to fear rustlers or poachers.

    Like a purebred dog, whose sole task is to accompany and protect his family, the Portuguese breed dog is completely unsuitable. Although he is faithful and loyal to his family, his innate sharpness is difficult to control even with consistent upbringing. After all, the intelligent and self-confident Rafeiro of Alentejo has always been used to working and acting independently. But, the will to subordinate and obedience are not among its strong points.

    Who wants to keep a Rafeiro of Alentejo You must be able to offer him a large territory in which his watchful and protective instinct can live according to his mood. This does not mean, of course, that one should just let this dog go. A responsible owner socializes and educates his dog from the beginning. Shows you clearly who holds the reins in your hand and where your limits are. At the same time, he also accepts that his four-legged friend needs his freedom. The Rafeiro will never become a "good lapdog".

    Buy a โ€œRafeiro del Alentejoโ€

    Those interested in a Rafeiro of Alentejo Purebreds sometimes have to go a long way to find a suitable breeder. But, people who want to buy this dog on a whim, should refrain from buying it. The Rafeiro it is and continues to be an excellent herd dog and should be kept in that context. Who wants to make it a suitable companion dog for the family, You are not doing yourself or the dog any favors..

    Health and life expectancy of the โ€œRafeiro del Alentejoโ€

    The typical diseases of the breed are hardly known due to the low propagation of the breed. The Rafeiro it is a very robust dog whose life expectancy is comparatively high, of 12 to 14 years. But, like all dogs of their size and format, You may also have joint problems such as hip joint dysplasia or elbow dysplasia.

    The โ€œRafeiro del Alentejoโ€ diet

    In principle, this breed has no specific dietary needs. But, a balanced and healthy diet is, of course, also important for this dog – also or especially regarding possible joint problems. So, following the high energy puppy diet, a fairly low protein food should be given first to prevent the young dog from growing too quickly. In the adult dog, the energy value of the food can increase again. Now, fresh meat, through which the necessary amount of animal protein is absorbed, should mainly fill the feeding bowl. Fresh vegetables and rice are suitable as a healthy garnish. Fish can be given as an alternative to meat.

    Characteristics "Rafeiro of Alentejo"

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

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

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

    FCI breed standard "Rafeiro of Alentejo"

    Origin:
    Portugal

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    04.11.2008

    Use:

    It is an excellent watchdog on Alentejo farms, and is also a highly esteemed herding dog. It's me



    General appearance:

    It is a dog of large size, strong, rustic, sober. With a slightly convexilinear profile. It is sublongilinear (a little longer than wide).

    • IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Rectangular (Sub- longilinear) with a height at the withers somewhat less than the length of his body.
    • Width of the skull with respect to the length of the head must have a ratio of 1/ 2
    • Muzzle length and skull must have a ratio of 2 / 3
    • Chest depth should be slightly less than half the height at the withers.


    Behavior / temperament:

    An excellent farm dog and property watchdog. It is also very useful as a livestock protector., more vigilant during the night, being very serious when entrusted with any territory or property.

    Her expression is calm and confident, never aggressive or shy.

    Head:

    Voluminous tending to be massive in proportion to the size of the dog, wide at the back of the skull, narrow and less convex in the antecara. The upper facial skull axis is moderately divergent.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Width; bulging on both axes. Superciliary arches are not prominent. The front groove is not very pronounced between and above the eyes. The occipital protuberance is hardly apparent. The interatrial space is of a regular and slight curvature.
    • Depression links (Stop): It is little pronounced

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Oval and black in color. Its limb is slightly truncated from top to bottom and front to back.. Well open nasal Windows.
    • Snout: Bulging cross section. The profile of the nose is straight. The length of the muzzle is less than that of the skull. It is of medium amplitude.
    • Lips: Slightly stooped from the front, overlapping and well broken. They are thin, firm, with a slightly curved bottom profile.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Strong, well developed and well opposed. Scissor bite, accepted in clamp.
    • Cheeks: Slightly evident with the prominent masonic zone. Eyes: Small, almost shallow ellipticals. They are brown (preferably dark), horizontal, and little. The eyelids have a firm and adherent dark pigmentation to the eyes. With a calm expression.

    Ears: Medium insertion. They are bent, hang over the sides and have little movement. When the animal is active, his ears are kept bent, upright at the base and more vertically flexed. They are triangular, small and narrow at the base; its width at the base is equal to the length of the pavilion's middle axis.

    NECK: Well placed on the shoulders, straight, short, strong with a simple and uniform longitudinal jowl, proportioned to size.

    Neck:

    Well placed on the shoulders, straight, short, strong with a simple and uniform longitudinal jowl, proportioned to size.

    Body:

    It is strong, good muscular, somewhat longer than its height at the withers, bulky.

    • top line: Right, almost level, slight tilt from the rear is tolerated.
    • Cross: Not prominent, well connected to the neck. Back: Slightly inclined, tending to horizontal.
    • Pork loin: Straight and medium length. It is broad, well muscled and slightly bulky.
    • Rump: Slightly inclined, long Middle, broad and muscular, in relation to the substance.
    • Sill: Not very apparent, broad.
    • Breast : Large, either lowered or slightly above elbow level.
    • Ribs: Well arched, slightly leaning towards the rear.
    • Belly and haunches: Almost horizontal sternum. It is not thin and extends the line of the sternum.

    Tail:

    It is long and thick, medium insertion following the line of the rump. It has a curve in its limb, but it's not bent. When the dog is at rest it falls under the hock; when it is active, it can become twisted.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: They're strong, separated; viewed from the front and side, they are well poised.

    • Shoulder: Strong, long Middle, well-developed and muscular. Scapula โ€“ humerus angle approximately 105ยบ.
    • Arm: Strong, long Middle, leaning and muscular.
    • Elbows: Stuck to the chest, without leaning in or out. Radius โ€“ humerus angle between 130ยบ and 135ยบ.
    • Forearm: Is vertical, long, thick and well muscled.
    • Carpo: Thick. With good articulation.
    • Metacarpus: It is thick, medium length and slightly sloping. Previous feet: They are not crushed. Fingers are thick and long, they are well closed and not very hunched. The nails are strong and their color varies according to the hair.. The pads are thick and tough.

    LATER MEMBERS: Strong, separated, and seen from behind and from the side they are well poised.

    • Thigh: Long, width, inconspicuous muscles. Hip โ€“ femur angle approximately 105ยบ.
    • Knee joint: Strong articulation, in line with the body without leaning or outwards, Femur โ€“ tibia angle between 125ยบ and 130ยบ. Leg: Slightly sloping and of medium length. It is muscular. Hock: Medium tall. He is thin. Tibia โ€“ tarsus angle approximately 140ยบ.
    • Metatarsus: Thick, medium length, slightly tilted. Can have single or double dewclaws.
    • Hind feet: They are not crushed. Fingers are thick and long, they are well closed, and they are not very hunched. The nails are strong and their color varies according to the hair.. The pads are strong and durable.

    Movement:

    Heavy, slow and undulating without exaggeration.

    Mantle

    SKIN: The skin is thick and slightly loose. The mucosa is partially or totally pigmented in black.

    • Fur: Should be short or preferably semi-long. It is thick, smooth and dense. It is distributed regularly on the body and extends to the interdigital spaces.
    • Color: Black, wolf, leonado or yellow. White with these colors or these colors with white, spotted, striped or tabby.


    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • Males: 66 to 74 cm..
    • females: 64 to 70 cm..

    Weight:

    • Males: 45 to 60 kg.
    • females: 35 to 50 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..

    • Behavior: Shyness.
    • Apgeneral arience: General poor appearance, thinness, Obesity.
    • Caรฑa nasal: Long, close, somewhat curved in profile with a vertically truncated truffle.
    • Lรญnand Superior: barbed back the ensillado.
    • Glikeness: Too much fall, long, close.
    • Colto: With very high insertion, or very low.
    • Formertremedies: Cow hock, very wide in the front, wrong angulations, lack of correct poise.
    • PinIt: Disproportionate to body size, open foot or hare foot,
    • Plink: Bad look of the coat Long hair, wavy the fence.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • ApGeneral arience: Light or lymphatic structure.
    • Cthey are not coming: Disproportionate to the size of the dog, lack of volume, stop pronounced, flat or narrow skull, parallel upper longitudinal facial skull axes
    • Ojors: Light color, non-elliptical, inclined, poorly adherent eyelids to the eyeball.
    • Obars: Large, rounded, not folded, not hanging, partially amputated
    • CUit: Absence of double chin, too many folds or double chins.
    • Pecho: Strait, flat ribs
    • Colto: Curved when at rest, a hook on the tip, Amputee cuts.
    • Mucous membranes: Absence of partial external pigmentation of the mouth, eyelids, lips and nose.
    • Tby hand: Males: less than 66 cm.. or more than 75 cm.. females: less than 64 cm.. or more than 71 cm.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    • Tinpincity: Atypical.
    • ApGeneral arience: Extremely light or lymphatic structure.
    • Cthey are not coming: Narrow and long.
    • Caรฑa nasal: Excessively long, the arched profile.
    • Dinentities: Upper or lower prognathism.
    • Ojors: clear, different color or dimensions, partly covered by the third eyelid.
    • Obars: High or low implanted, rounded or large.
    • Colto: Absence (anuria).
    • Mucous: absence of black color in the truffle, the Windows, mouth and lips (albinism).
    • Plink: Satin.


    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: Rafael Santiago (Puerto Rico).

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

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Rafeiro do Alentejo, Alentejo-Mastiff, alentejo mastiff (English).
    2. mรขtin de l’Alentejo, mastiff de l’Alentejo (French).
    3. Rafeiro do Alentejo, Rafeiro, Alentejo-Mastiff (German).
    4. Mastim Portuguรชs, Mastim do Alentejo (Portuguese).
    5. Mastรญn del Alentejo (espaรฑol).

    Photos:

    1 – Rafeiro of Alentejo by https://brit-petfood.com/hr/node/8006

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    Landseer
    Alemania Suiza CanadรกFCI 226 - Molossoid . Mountain

    Origin: Germany, Canada, Switzerland
    Character: Cheerful and sociable
    Weight: 50 to 60 kg
    Height: 67 to 80 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Landseer

    The nature of Landseer and Newfoundland is very similar, considering the first one as something more agile.

    Content

    History

    The Landseer was created together with Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada. The great island of Newfoundland, located off the coast of Canada, gave his ancestors his name. Just 100 years the ways of Landseer they separated from those of Newfoundland. The reason was that they wanted to keep their skin color black and white.. More on this later. Who descended from the dogs of the Vikings of pre-Columbian times, from Spain or from the dogs of the Indians, are legends that remain untested. But, according to the current genetic map of canine breeds prepared in 2017 by an international group of researchers led by Heidi G. Parker, there is a close relationship with the recuperators, What, like the Labrador, come from the same area. Probably the ancestors of the Landseer or Newfoundland arrived in North America with the first European settlers.

    The big dogs proved to be important helpers for fishermen and sealers in the cold waters of the North Atlantic., and were also occasionally useful in hunting bears and big game. It also, landowners or Landseers they carried loads and even as a draft dog they are said to provide exceptional services. Working with fishermen in extremely harsh weather was very demanding. The Landseer had to think, had to do heavy work on the networks, saved the lives of the castaways over and over again. In this way he developed the peculiarities of his being and his physique.. He accomplished amazing things in the service of humanity. The Landseers or landowners came to England over and over again with cod ships as early as the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here he became famous very early for his impressive achievements.

    The famous poet Lord Byron put in 1808 your dear boatswain Landseer an impressive monument. He had the words engraved on his tombstone: ยซHere rest the bones of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without exuberance, courage without savagery, and all the virtues of man without his vices". Here the greatness of character of these dogs is expressed, that can still be experienced today. The painter Sir Edwin Landseer immortalized his Newfoundlands black and white in oil several times around 1830. There is some evidence that dogs documented as Newfoundland Oh ya en Canis Earth News 1700 were predominantly black and white and that it was only later that the pure black or brown dogs that are typical of Newfoundland today. The black and white guy went out of style in England. But, Swiss and German cynologists and breeders brought the last good dogs from England and built a continental European breed.

    To save these black and white dogs from Newfoundland, they were declared their own race around 1900, named after their famous painter ยซLandseerยซ. So this ancient type of dog with a great history was preserved for the world of dogs.. Since then, the Newfoundland and Landseers are raised separately. Later it is said that Kuvasz and Pyrenean Mountain Dogs were crossed to stabilize the white color of the soil.

    In 1960 the Landseer (continental-european type) was officially recognized by the Fรฉdรฉration Cynologique Internationale.

    Physical characteristics

    According to the breed standard of the Landseer, You must give the impression of being a but powerful and well balanced. The legs are relatively longer than the black Newfoundland. The back is straight and strong. The hind legs and shoulders are muscular.

    The upper layer must be long and as straight as possible, very dense and soft to the touch. The main color of the layer is white with various patches black in the rump, the neck, backsplash, belly, legs and the tail should be white.

    The head should be black with the white snout and symmetric white extends from the snout to the head, ending with the white collar. It has a distinctive shape with a noble facial expression. The ears are medium-sized and eyes should be dark brown. the size of the Landseer will of 67 to 80 cm., and at birth weigh between 500 to 750 grams and at the age of 1 year can be reached despite 50 to 60 kg.

    Like all mastiff-type breeds, the Landseer It is also grown very fast during its first year. Therefore one must be careful with the exercise, because if it becomes sedentary can suffer from overweight.

    Character and skills

    Throughout its development, and even at maturity (that is not until the dog is of 3 or 4 years of age), the Landseer is a very active dog who likes to do all kinds of activities. Swimming, for example, is your favorite activity. So when a Landseer smells and sees the water, already no boundaries, jump to the water.

    The Landseer he is a very accommodating dog with his master. It is active, has good temperament, but it is not a nervous dog. It is a very confident dog, Intelligent, loyal to their own people, fairly mild in nature and, When they are given sufficient exercise outdoors, it attaches very well to home life. In general terms, most of Landseer they are very independent and have a mind of its own. The Landseer is very easy to train, much love and patience will be rewarded with a partner for life.

    As we said in previous lines to most of the Landseer, they love water and walks, It is therefore necessary to fulfill these wishes to the dog. Being on the water takes it as a job, reason why can take advantage of these time to play to find objects, launch toy water to make it look, It can be one excellent training both for the owner and as for the dog. It is a good diver and with appropriate training, they are able to find objects in the bottom of any Lake. In this regard, It is good to note that if you want to go swimming with your Landseer you should keep in mind that, the dog will try to rescue and towed back to land. So, no doubt have to be careful to do this the first time. Basic training is required so that the dog knows when you are playing, and when not. Any other activity with the family is also something that the Landseer always wants to do.

    When it comes to behaviour towards other dogs, children and people there is no problem. Especially the Landseer, they love to children.

    It is good to socialize with other dogs puppies, because if he is male, It can be very dominant. But with a proper education, There will not be any problem.

    Landseer Education

    The Landseer can be educated very well. It is intelligent, interested and quickly understand what you are allowed to do and what you are not. Sometimes he takes it easy, but a little motivated he is very cooperative and tries to make his lord and master happy. The puppy should already show itself clearly and without exception where the hammer hangs. There should be no doubt about the orientation of your humans, as well as on the intimate relationship with.

    Always keep in mind that this dog is the strongest and that orientation only works through unquestionable recognition. But with praise and consequences you can basically accomplish everything with it. On the basis of a good education you can even train very well at Landseer. Many Landseer are used as rescue dogs in the water, but also on earth. For this you can pass the work tests with water in the clubs.

    Landseer Health and Care

    The maintenance and care of the Landseer they are complex as with all big dogs. The dense and weather resistant layer should be brushed regularly with a special brush. Should not be sheared or trimmed.

    The dogs of the breed Landseer like all large dogs they tend to hip joint dysplasia, twisting of the stomach. Due to their constitution and their dense fur they do not tolerate heat well.

    Nutrition / Food

    Like all large dogs, the Landseer needs a lot of good food. Especially in the growth phase you need professional nutritional planning. A high positioned food bowl is useful to counteract the risk of stomach twisting. You should always pay close attention to your weight.

    Landseer's life expectancy

    Life expectancy is between 10 and 12 years.

    For sale Landseer

    You should only purchase a puppy locally from a breeder who is affiliated with the FCI. Puppies of this breed cost between 1.500 and 2.000 EUR.

    Images "Landseer"

    Photos:

    1 – Puppy landseer – 3 months old by OdinetPietra / CC BY-SA
    2 – Landseer by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/548945
    3 – Landseer by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/550456
    4 – Cleo 11 months by Per Jensen – Flickr
    5 – Landseer at PhotoEmotions (pixabay.com)
    6 – Landseer by Katrina_S (pixabay.com)

    Videos "Landseer"

    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“˜

    FCI breed standard "Landseer"

    Origin:
    Germany, Canada, Switzerland

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    24.08.1960

    Use:

    Guard and companion dog.



    General appearance:

    The Landseer must give the impression of a large dog, strong and harmonious. Your limbs, especially in males, they are proportionally longer than in the black Newfoundland.



    Behavior / temperament:

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    Head:

    The skin of the head, short hair cover, it is wrinkle free. The head profile is marked, but it has an expression of nobility.

    Cranial region:
    • Craging: Wide and bulky, with a well developed occipital protuberance.
    • Dfronto-nasal depression: Marked, but not as noticeable and abrupt as in St. Bernard's dogs.

    facial region:

    • Trufa: black.
    • Horcico: The length of the muzzle is equal to its height measured against the frontal-nasal depression.
    • Labios: Thin and pigmented in black; the superiors, which are as stiff as possible and do not drool, slightly cover the lower ones.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Scissor bite.
    • Cheeks: Moderately developed, gradually melting into the muzzle.
    • Ojors: Medium-sized, moderately sunken, brown or dark brown, although light chestnut is tolerated. friendly expression; almond-shaped eyelids; the palpebral conjunctiva is not visible. Overly clear eyes (sulfur or yellowish gray color) are considered as fouls, as well as eyes implanted too close to each other.
    • Obars: Medium-sized, reach the inner corner of the eye when placed towards the eyes; form triangular, a little rounded on its bottom edge, implanted high in the skull, but not too far back. Flat and glued to the sides of the head, they are covered with short and fine hair and have stripes of longer hair only at the back of the insert.

    Neck:

    The neck in its cross section is not completely round, but slightly oval; he's muscular, and it rises wide from the region of shoulders and thorax towards the head. In symmetrical construction, the length of the neck, from the occipital protuberance to the withers, is approximately 3/4 to 4/5 the length of the head, measured from the occipital protuberance to the tip of the nose. The presence of dewlap is not desirable (throat and neck) notable.

    Body:

    It is very broad and powerful from the cross to the rump. The length from the withers to the tail insert should be approximately twice the length of the head.

    • Espalda: Stiff and straight.
    • Pork loin: Muscular.
    • Glikeness: Wide, well rounded on the sides and back thanks to the powerful muscles that cover it.
    • Pecho: In the middle of the very muscular shoulders, the chest is broad and deep with strongly arched ribs forming a corresponding rib cage.
    • Vinbetween: Slightly retracted; between the belly and the back, a flat sag in the flank region must be visible.

    A weak back is considered a fault, expired, loose backs, and the last ribs very short and an excessively retracted belly.

    Tail:

    Strong, reaches a little below the tibial-tarsal joint at most, covered in dense, leafy hair, but without forming feathers. When the dog is calm on its feet or at rest it carries it hanging down, eventually with a slight curve at the tip. During movement you can carry it straight with a slight upward bend at the tip. Tails bent or curled over the back are not tolerable.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: A robust muscle mass from the shoulders surrounds the strong humerus and forms a correct angulation at the junction with the powerful bones of the completely straight and muscular limbs.. The forelimb has some stripes of hair that reach the tibial-tarsal joint.

    • Elbows: Well attached to the lower part of the thorax in a fairly high position and completely directed backwards.

    LATER MEMBERS: The rear limb is powerful. The hind limbs must have free movement and have strong bones surrounded by powerful muscles., so that the thigh region mainly shows extensive development.

    • Thighs: They have a particularly broad development.
    • Espolones: Are unacceptable, They must be amputated from the first days of birth.
    • PIIS: Big and well formed (cat feet). Crushed or deviated feet are reprehensible. The fingers must be joined by strong interdigital membranes to the proximity of the tip of the fingers.

    Movement:

    The movement of the muscular limbs must be free and wide.

    Mantle

    • Plink: Except for the head, the coat must be long, where possible, smooth and bushy, soft to the touch and intermixed with inner fleece which should not be as dense as in Newfoundland. The presence of an outer layer of slightly wavy hair on the back and thighs is not penalized. When brushing hair in the opposite direction to the natural position, it must return by itself to the correct position.
    • Colorr: The basic coat color is pure white with sharp, broken black plates distributed over the trunk and rump region.. The neck, the sill, the belly, limbs and tail must be white. The head is black. The presence of a white mark on the muzzle is typical of the breed, attached with a whitelist, symmetrical and not very wide. Smoke colored spots on the white background are not considered as faults, but they must be eliminated in breeding through selection.


    Size and weight:

    Alturto the cross: Height at withers in Landseer may fluctuate: in males an average between 72 and 80 cm and in females an average between 67 and 72 cm.. Small variations in size larger or smaller are tolerated.



    Fouls:

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



    FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • 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..
    • 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. LANDSEER (EUROPEAN CONTINENTAL TYPE) (English).
    2. LANDSEER (TYPE CONTINENTAL-EUROPEEN) (French).
    3. LANDSEER (EUROPร„ISCH-KONTINENTALER TYP) (German).
    4. LANDSEER (TIPO EUROPEU CONTINENTAL) (Portuguese).
    5. LANDSEER (TIPO EUROPEO CONTINENTAL) (espaรฑol).

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    Bulldog
    Gran Bretaรฑa FCI 149 - Molossoid - Dogo

    Origin: England, United Kingdom
    Character: Loving and stubborn
    Weight: 18 to 25 Kg
    Height: 30 to 40 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

    Bulldog

    The Bulldog Currently he is a dog known for having a good humor.

    Content

    History

    The race Bulldog or English Bulldog, It was initially used for betting in dog fights, during the 17TH century (in 1835 This practice was banned in England). In the news, this dog is one of the symbols of England.

    Its origin is in the "ancient Greek dog", Kelb Thal Bulldog, or bulls Maltese dog: an imported breed to England, with ancient mastiffs crossed gave rise to the Old English Bulldog.

    The Bulldog of yesteryear was lighter and similar to the Boxer than the chubby current Bulldog; was a purely sporting animal. It was used in the creation of other races as: Bullmastiff, Boxer, Bull Terrier, and some hounds like him Beagle old type. As a fighting dog, it was an animal that only accepted the challenge of larger animals such as bears., bulls and even Lions.

    The origin of the name is due to the fact of being a dog butchers, that is to say, its function was to run the bulls, for believing that his meat was softer that way. Although it is probably a deformation of the name Band Dog or "Hardened Dog".
    It must be borne in mind that the old Bulldog have nothing to do with the current, they were only modified with crosses with other races like the Pug or Dutch bulldog; race of which Bulldog inherited its flattened snout as well as its plump muscles.

    Former Bulldogs were dogs of varied appearance, sometimes dogs elongated snout and all colors. It has to be taken into account that the former Bulldog was a working animal by which attached great importance to the character.

    Physical characteristics

    The Bulldog is a breed that is characterized by thick shoulders and a head large in proportion to their body. Generally thick folds of skin on his forehead, followed by a few black, large, round eyes. It has a short snout with folds above the nose, with a pendant Chin under neck, along with sagging lips and pointed teeth. The big legs give an idea, how strong is the dog that you have to deal with. Even a well-trained bulldog with an ideal weight seems to the uninitiated observer that it is a dog with excess pounds. He's really loaded with muscle and shouldn't have any fat on his ribs. All this translates into a very powerful and imposing appearance.

    Its pelage is short, smooth and elegant red color, beige, white, striped (color mixing, sometimes in irregular stripes) and various colors of these.

    Weight and height standard varies by country, but in general terms and averages, These dogs are usually measured in 30 to 40 cm. and weigh in 18 to 25 Kg. Some dog breeds need them they cut off the tail or her call after birth, the bulldogs are the few races that have naturally short and curly tail. A long, upright tail it is flaw in a Bulldog.

    Character and skills

    The Bulldog is friendly and courteous. There is hardly a quadruped that is so wholeheartedly devoted to humans. He greets his family and all the people he has held close to his heart at some point in his life with exuberant warmth.. Itร‚ยดs, mostly, a cool guy who can't be bothered by anything so quickly, not by a barking dog or by the vacuum cleaner running through its muzzle. But it can literally explode in an instant when it seems necessary. Then shoot like a rocket towards the front door and pile up with a dark bass in front of the alleged troublemaker.. In this situation, literally goes through the wall. The direct path is then his creed.

    But do not worry, the Bulldog can be controlled and bite accidents are practically impossible. When you realize you've scared a friend, almost embarrassed. Once the "danger" has been avoided, he lies down comfortably on his couch again seconds later and growls like nothing happened. At these extremes his mental heritage comes out once again. The Bulldog has a sovereign character, making it the ideal companion even in hectic big cities and a balm for our often stressed psyche.

    โ€œBulldogโ€ care

    The Bulldog has no special demands on your posture. It is a frugal and low maintenance companion, as long as you are healthy. The most important thing is that you feel the love of your humans. It can be easily kept in a small apartment as long as it has its place on the sofa with a cushion. This is sacred to him. But there shouldn't be too many stairs to climb. He loves his daily walks, you also need to stay fit, and is a smooth companion when traveling or in the restaurant. The Bulldog behaves perfectly and can also be left in the room for a few hours.

    But, when is hot, you have to let her rest. You have to be careful that you are neither physically nor mentally stressed. You should avoid long car trips even with air conditioning. Otherwise, it is perfectly suitable for traveling. to most of the Bulldogs they love to travel by car. Since he doesn't have a strong hunting instinct, you can walk with him relaxedly through the landscape, what he also likes Bulldog. You have to control yourself with food. Most of the Bulldogs they are voracious eaters, who empty their bowl in no time and then look at us with an innocent expression: "That, Thats not all, I'm supposed to starve here?ยป Being overweight is bad for your health, even in the Bulldogs.

    No special coat care necessary; occasional brushing is good for fur and psyche.
    Regular cleaning is necessary in case of exaggerated wrinkles.

    Nutrition / Food

    The Bulldog he's a greedy dog. He hurriedly empties the bowl and then asks with a disapproving look if that was it.. In the interest of your health and your tendency to be overweight, must keep short and always watch the total ration of sweets included. It is advisable to feed the English Bulldog with high quality food with a high meat content.

    Life expectancy

    Due to over-exploitation and exaggeration in its appearance, the Bulldog has a life expectancy of only 6,3 years according to the standard leading Kennel Club static. A typical Bulldog of serious breeding without exaggeration can easily reach the 10-12 years.

    Health "Bulldog"

    There is probably no dog, nor any animal, that was so deeply shaped and unfortunately deformed by us humans. This caused considerable health problems. In 2009 the Kennel Club of London, who is responsible for him, revised the standard of Bulldog in the sense of a healthier upbringing. Among other things, nose wrinkles are expressly prohibited. Unfortunately, these regulations are ignored in much of the breeding. Natural births are a rarity and mating is increasingly being replaced by artificial insemination by the vet. The Bulldog healthy is very easy to care.

    Many Bulldogs suffer from a deformation of the respiratory tract, it doesn't allow them to breathe freely. As a result, the heart is occasionally overloaded. It also, inflamed wrinkles, entropion (eyelid turned inward) and narrow ear canals are common clinical pictures of the Bulldog. It also tends to cause allergies..

    Education

    The basis of your education is a relationship of love and trust with your master and caregiver. Humans must take their stubbornness and occasional stubbornness with humor.. Otherwise, we have a problem. Not a receiver of orders. But, needs clear boundaries and rules that must be strictly adhered to. Because when you want something, can be very stubborn. The Bulldog wants to please his people, but check the meaning of each order. If you don't want something, there is no way to enter. The only way to get in is by asking.. But then he will do what he is asked. A relationship of trust, a good understanding of your individual personality and respect for him can be the basis of an extremely harmonious team, where the Bulldog follows its caregiver with only facial expressions and eye movements.

    Ideal family dogs

    The Bulldogs they are ideal family dogs. Social integration in the human family and participation in his life is the greatest for him. Also for us, the humans, your warm affection is always a cause for joy, smile and good mood. Does not have an innate behavior, like the herding or protective instinct, that could turn into trouble. It is an ideal playmate for children. Although at first glance it seems a bit awkward, he is surprisingly kind even to young children. He also gets along well with other pets..

    Buy a "Bulldog"

    Find a Bulldog healthy is not easy
    Buy a puppy from Bulldog it's not easy. Although there is a wide range of offers on the relevant Internet portals, these are mostly doubtful. Many of the Bulldogs offered there come from Eastern European or even German multipliers. Breeding dogs lead a miserable life and puppies often show their illnesses days after purchase. This can become a very expensive matter, not to mention suffering. The Bulldog seriously bred is an expensive dog to buy, precisely because their upbringing requires a lot of effort. Please, buy your Bulldog only from the local breeder from long ago, preferably breeders with all certifications. Take a close look at the breeder: Serious breeders like to show you their breeding dogs and document the health and age of their ancestors. But it is also recommended to take a look at the refuge – there may be an opportunity to offer a Bulldog a new home. The puppies of a serious breeder cost from 2500 EUR. No special maintenance costs are necessary, but the Bulldog has a high risk of disease and therefore a high risk of cost.

    Characteristics "Bulldog"

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

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    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
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    Federations:

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    FCI breed standard "Bulldog"

    Origin:
    England, United Kingdom

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    13.10.2010

    Use:

    Companion and deterrent dog.



    General appearance:

    It is a short haired dog, somethingheavy, rather short in stature, width, powerful and compact. Rather large head in proportion to its size, but no part of your body should be excessively large in relation to the others., thus breaking the general symmetry, making the dog look deformed or interfering with its ability to move. Cararelativelyshort, wide snout, blunt and inclined slightly upward, although not very excessive. Dogs showing respiratory problems are highly undesirable. Bodysomething short, of good structure. Strong Member, well muscled and robustno tendency to obesity. Tall and strong rear. females not so developed as males.



    Behavior / temperament:

    You must give the impression of determination, strength and activity. Alert, brave, fair, dependent, courageous, fierce in appearance, but holder of an emotional nature.

    Head:

    Side view, the head is very high and moderately cuts from the back up to the tip of the nose. Flat front with skin on and around the head, slightly loose and subtly wrinkledwithout excess never prominent or protruding from the face. The face, from cheek to nose bones, relatively short, with skinIt may be slightly  wrinkled. The distance from the interior of the eye angle (or the center of the depression slightly between the eyes) at the end of the tip of the nose, notshould be less than the distance the tip of the nose at the edge of the lower lip.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Skullrelatively large in circumference. Seen from the front it appears high from the angle of the lower jaw to the top of the skull, also wide and square. From the stop, a Groove extends to the middle of the skull, may continued his stroke to the vertex.
    • Depression links (Stop) : Defined.

    facial region:

    Seen from the front, several properties of the face,  must be equally balanced to both sides of an imaginary center line.

    Nose: Nose and large nostrils, wide, black, under no circumstances liver colored, Red or brown. Large nostrils wide and open, with a well defined line, vertical and straight in between I.

    Snout:  Short snout, width, downturned, deep from the corner of the eye to corner of mouth.

    The wrinkle on the nose, If it is present, full or broken, It should never negatively affect or obscure the eyes or nose.

    Narrow nostrils and heavy wrinkles over the nose are unacceptable and should be severely penalized.

    • Lips: Thick belfos, large, and deep, covering the sides of the lower jaw, but joining the lower lip in front. Teethnon-visible.
    • jaws and teeth: Wide jaws, strong, square, lower jaw projectingslightly towards front topwith a moderate slope upward. Wide, square jaws with six small front teeth between the canines, in an even row. Canines well separated from each other, large, strong teeth that should not be seen when the mouth is closed. When seen from the front, the lower jaw is seen exactly below the upper jaw and parallel to it..
    • Cheeks: Well rounded cheeks and extends laterally beyond the eyes.
    • Eyes: Seen from the front, located low in the skull, well separated from the ears. The eyes and the naso-frontal depression are in the same straight line, at right angles to the front furrow. Separate, however the external angles within the outer line of the cheeks. Round, moderate size, or sunk or prominent, very dark, almost black, not showing the white when they look directly in front. Free of obvious problems of eyes.
    • Ears: High insertion, that is the front edge of each ear (seen from the front) touch the edge of the skull in its top margin, so that they are as far apart as possible from each other, separated from the eyes as possible and high. Small, thin โ€œrose-shaped earsโ€ is correct, It is said that internal wrinkles fall back, the top edge, front internal, curving outward and backward, showing part of the inside of the ear canal.

    Neck:

    Moderate long, very thick, deep and strong. Well arched at the top, with somethingloose skin, thick and wrinkled around the throat forming one mild dewlap on each side.

    Body:

    • top line: It falls slightly to the back behind the tip of the blades (This is the lowest part) where thorn goes to the back (higher than the cross point) curving again more suddenly towards the tail, forming amild  bow a distinctive feature of the breed.
    • Back: Short back, strong, wide at the height of the scapulae. Chest: Chest width, prominent and deep. Body with well-defined ribs backwards. Chest deep and rounded. Well lowered between the front legs.Ribs not being flat at the sides, well rounded
    • Bottom line and belly: Abdomen retracted and not hanging.

    Tail:

    Low insertion, rather right out and then turning down. Rounded, smooth and devoid of fringe or wire-haired. Moderate long, short rather than long, thick at the base, fine tuning quickly towards a tip. You must take it down (without a clear upward curve at the tip) and never carried above the level of the top line. Absence of tail, reversed or too tight queue are undesirable.

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    FRONT MEMBER:

    • General appearance: Short front legs in proportion to the rear, but not so short as to make the back look like long or as to hinder the activity of the dog.
    • Shoulder: Wide shoulders with steep and deep scapulae, very powerful and muscular giving the appearance of being glued to the body.
    • Elbows: Elbows low and well away from the ribs.
    • Arm: Very Beefy front legs and strong, well developed, inserted separate good, thick, muscular and straight, the bones of the legs are large and straight, not bent or curved.
    • Metacarpus: Short metacarpals, straight and strong.
    • Previous feet: Straight and returned very slightly outward, moderately rounded and medium sized. Compact and thick fingers, well separated up, making knuckles prominent and high.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Great legs and Forelegs, in proportionslightly longer than the front ones. Long legs and Forelegs from the spine to the Hock.
    • Knees: Knee wrapsvery slightly away from the body.
    • Metatarsus: Slightly sloping and well descended metatarsals.
    • Hind feet: Round and compact. Compact and thick fingers, well separated up, making knuckles prominent and high.

    Movement:

    Walking with short, quick steps on the tip of your fingers, the rear feet not lifted high, resembling the floor rozan, running with one or another shoulder relatively moving. The strength of the movement is of the utmost importance.

    Mantle

    • Fur: Texture fine, short, pasted and smooth (hard only small and paste, rather than wire)
    • COLOR : Solid or sooty, (is a single color with black mask or muzzle). Unicolores (It must be bright and pure of his type) how striped, Red in its various shades, trode, Griffon etc., White and parties (is the combination of white with any of the above colors) Flesh-colored, black and black and Tan are highly undesirable.


    Size and weight:

    • Males: 25  kgs.
    • females: 23  kgs


    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above mentioned points should be considered as missing and the seriousness with which this is to be taken must be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect on the health and welfare of the dog.



    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES :

    • Aggressive or fearful dog.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..


    N.B.:

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



    TRANSLATION : Brรญgida Nestler / Original version : (IN)
    Technical supervision : Miguel Angel Martinez

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. British Bulldog, English Bulldog (English).
    2. Bulldog (French).
    3. Bulldog (German).
    4. Bulldog-inglรชs (Portuguese).
    5. Bulldog inglรฉs (espaรฑol).

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