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Spanish Mastiff
Espaรฑa FCI 91 - Molossoid . Mountain

Origin: Spain
Character: Calm and affectionate
Weight: until 95 Kg
Height: 75 to 80 Cm
Life expectancy: 8 - 14 years

Spanish Mastiff

The Spanish Mastiff, He is regarded as the oldest Spanish race.

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History

The Spanish Mastiff (also called Leonese Mastiff) is a breed of dog trotting type of large size, originally from Spain where it was abundant in almost the entire country and today is in a particular way in Leรณn, Zamora, Asturias and Cantabria. One of its varieties is the Pyrenean Mastiff.

This is a very old dog and like the other broadcast, descends from the molosser of Tibet (Tibetan Mastiff) He came to Europe via Asia minor.

Theories about the breed maintain that at least four thousand years ago the shepherds who inhabited the peninsula already used them as livestock guard dogs..

The natural resources and climate of the Iberian Peninsula gave rise to transhumance, for which reason, for many centuries the Spanish Mastiff has played the role of protector of flocks, especially from herds of 'merino sheep' whose history is closely linked to that of this dog breed. In some places it is known as the 'merinero dog' because it accompanies the Merino sheep..

The Spanish Mastiff, He is regarded as the oldest Spanish race.

The transhumant wandered through the royal canyons of Leรณn, crossing the Iberian Peninsula from North to South., and the Spanish Mastiff went with them defending the cattle from the attack of the wolf, the dog in addition to with its imposing nature, He had the protection of his abundant jowls as well as carlancas or carranclas, they are a species of thick metal with spiky necklaces.

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SPANISH MASTIFF. A NOBLE RACE.
Mastin Spanish /Spanish mastiff puppies in kennel Tornado Erben

At the end of the 19th century with the gradual disappearance of the grazing and transhumance, the Spanish Mastiff became 'unnecessary', if we add to that the Spanish Civil War and its consequent period of scarcity and -also- the sharp decline in the number of wolves, as a result we have that this breed of dog was on the verge of extinction.

During that time many specimens of Spanish Mastiff were sacrificed, Some were emasculated and other so many purchased by enthusiasts that breeders, guided more by love of the race than by knowledge, start you a totally disorganized parenting.

After the debacle, fortunately, the recovery of the breed has been achieved though with great difficulty.

The first standard of the Spanish Mastiff was approved by the International Cinological Federation in the year 1946, based on the characteristics of three specimens from central Spain, These specimens were a light type, that still remained in the cattle farms and that were also used for hunting big game, they were of good size, with long legs and her weight was around the 50 kg.

In 1981 a new standard was approved whose main objective was to recover the much larger Mastiff that was used in transhumance livestock.

That same year (1981) was founded the Spanish Association of the Spanish Mastiff Dog (AEPME) as official club of the breed.

Physical characteristics

It is a dog of large size, braquicรฉfalo and mesomorfo. Well proportioned, very powerful and muscular. Big and heavy, with skeleton compact.

There are no exact size limits., but they must be harmonious, in the males expected a height that not is lower to 77 cm. the cross and in the females, not less to 72 cm.. Those are the bare minimum., but always expected greater height.

The head is significantly large, has a crรกneo-hocico relationship of 6:4. If we look at the skull from the top is a square and uniform.

It has eyes small, almond-shaped and hazelnut or chestnut colour.

It has the ears triangular, median, flat and pendants. The legs are long, straight and fitted with good musculature.

The tail, inserted at medium altitude is very thick, flexible and wears it down, arriving at the height of the Hock.

Its the mantle This thick a thick hair hard, semilargo and smooth. The colors the most prized hair are uniforms (or solids), they may be dirty white, leonado, reddish, black, gray wolf, brown. Are also supported in the standard the atigrados, or white spotted robes.

Observations

As it's a race in recovery process, is very difficult to find perfect copies (that is to say, adjusted completely to the standard).

It is not a dog suitable for beginners, but it could be a very rewarding challenge for some enthusiast with the desire to breed a dog with a long history and gigantic potential like the Spanish Mastiff..

Character and skills

The Spanish Mastiff is a rustic dog, loving, tame, noble, very firm and self-confident.

It is generally quiet and affectionate, He is very loyal and devoted to their masters. It is-especially- suitable for children, for those who feel special attraction. As well, usually get along well with other dogs.

Essentially, is a calm and balanced guardian, but it can be very scary if they perceived danger to its owner and properties.

These dogs are very happy living in the open air, and especially given the opportunity for long and quiet walks, that will be necessary if we want our Mastiff to be happy and balanced.

Observations

As we mentioned in the โ€œHistoryโ€ section, the vicissitudes of the recovery of the race has led to chaos at the beginning of it..., and all that lack of control in the breeding, It has had a direct effect on the character of dog, it is for this reason that today we can find too aggressive specimens, and other, maybe more shy.

Fortunately, the great work which is carrying out the Spanish Association of the Spanish Mastiff Dog, focused on selection in breeding is very hopeful since good results are being obtained, and over time the problem will be eliminated.

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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 "Spanish Mastiff"

Origin:
Spain

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
26.05.1982

Use:

Nursery and defense. This breed is closely linked to transhumance and especially to merino cattle., whom he accompanied already in times of the Mesta, defending you from the wolf and other predators throughout all your movements and places, grass shelves in different seasons and location zones. Currently accompanies numerous herds, both shelves and transhumants, performing its ancestral function. It also performs the function of guard and defense of farms, people and properties in general.



General appearance:

It is a dog of large size, hypermetric and of medium proportions. Sublongilinear structure. Well proportioned, very powerful and muscular. compact skeleton. Large head and body with semi-long hair. Proportionality and functional harmony must be sought, both static and moving. His bark is hoarse, serious and deep, of great intensity, perceiving yourself at a considerable distance.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Body length greater than the height at the withers. The ratio of the length of the skull to that of the muzzle should be 3/2



Behavior / temperament:

It is a very intelligent dog, not devoid of beauty; his expression shows both qualities.

Rustic, loving, meek and noble, turns out to be a very firm dog against vermin and strangers, especially when he is defending farms or cattle. In its behavior you can see that it is a self-confident dog., metering of his forces for being aware of his enormous power.

Head:

As a whole: Grand, strong and broad-stem pyramidal. The skull-muzzle set, seen from above, must be square and uniform, and without a very marked diminution between the base of the snout and the temples. Moderately divergent craniofacial lines.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Width, strong, sub-convex profile. The width of the skull must be equal to or greater than its length. Accentuated frontal sinuses. Marked occipital Crest.
  • Depression links (Stop): Soft, little sharp.

facial region:

  • Truffle: black, wet, big and wide.
  • Snout: Straight profile. Seen from above it appears moderately rectangular, gradually decreasing towards the truffle, maintaining a conspicuous width. In no case pointed.
  • Lips: The upper one should widely cover the lower one ; the lower one with detached mucosa forms a very loose lip corner. The mucous membranes must be black.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Scissor bite. White teeth, strong and healthy. Big fangs, sharp and forming good prey. Strong and powerful molars. Rather small incisors. All premolars exist. Black palate, with very marked ridges.
  • Eyes: Small in relation to the skull, preferably dark, Hazelnut coloured, watchful eye, noble, sweet and smart, of great severity before a stranger. Thick-skinned eyelids, Pigmented in black. The lower eyelid reveals part of the conjunctiva.
  • Ears: Mediums and falls, form triangular, plan, inserted above the eye line. At rest they droop and stick to the cheeks, without being too attached to the skull. At attention separated from the face and partially erect in its superior-posterior third. They should not be amputated.

Neck:

Truncated cone, width, strong, muscled, flexible. Thick and detached skin. Widely developed double chin.

Body:

  • As a whole: Rectangular. Strong and robust, denoting great power, but flexible and agile.
  • top line: Straight, horizontal, even on the move. Cross: Well marked.
  • Back: Powerful, musculada.
  • Pork loin: Long, wide and powerful, narrows as it reaches the ijar.
  • Rump: Wide and strong. Its inclination is about 45ยฐ in relation to the horizontal.. Elevation to the rump equal to the elevation to the cross.
  • Breast : Width, deep, muscular and powerful. The tip of the sternum marked. Ribs with wide intercostal spaces and rounded, not flat. The ratio of height at the withers/minimum thoracic perimeter should be approximately 1/3.
  • Belly and flanks: Very moderately tucked up belly; the flanks lowered and the flanks very wide.

Tail:

  • As a whole: Rectangular. Strong and robust, denoting great power, but flexible and agile.
  • top line: Straight, horizontal, even on the move. Cross: Well marked.
  • Back: Powerful, musculada.
  • Pork loin: Long, wide and powerful, narrows as it reaches the ijar.
  • Rump: Wide and strong. Its inclination is about 45ยฐ in relation to the horizontal.. Elevation to the rump equal to the elevation to the cross.
  • Breast : Width, deep, muscular and powerful. The tip of the sternum marked. Ribs with wide intercostal spaces and rounded, not flat. The ratio of height at the withers/minimum thoracic perimeter should be approximately 1/3.
  • Belly and flanks: Very moderately tucked up belly; the flanks lowered and the flanks very wide.


Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • As a whole: Perfectly Plumb, straight and parallel viewed from the front. The length of the forearm should be three times that of the metacarpus. Strong bones with powerful pasterns.
  • Back: Oblique, very muscular. Longer than the forearm. Scapulo-humeral angle close to 100ยฐ.
  • Arm: Strong, similar in length to the scapula.
  • Elbow: Well attached to the chest. Humero-radial angle close to 125ยฐ.
  • Forearm: Strong, perpendicular bone.
  • Metacarpus: Seen from the side with little inclination. It is practically in continuation of the forearm; bone fort.
  • Previous feet: Of cat. Tight toes. Strong phalanges, high and well arched. Robust and hard nails and pads. Moderate interdigital membrane with hair.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • As a whole: Powerful, muscular. Seen from the side suitable angulations in the form of wide articular angles. Correct poise, seen from behind and in profile. Hocks without deviations. They must be able to easily propel the dog, strength and elegance.
  • Thigh: Strong and muscular. Coxo-femoral angle close to 100ยฐ.
  • Knee: Femoro-tibial angle close to 120ยฐ Leg: Long, muscular and strong bone. Hock: Open angle, close to 130ยฐ.
  • Metatarsus: Well marked, with clear appreciation of the tendon. Presence or not of spurs that can be single or double, admitting your amputation.
  • Hind feet: Of cat. Slightly oval.

Movement:

The preferred way is the trot, it must be harmonious, powerful with no tendency to laterality. Without ambience.

Mantle

  • SKIN: Elastic, thick, abundant and pinkish, with darker pigmentations. All mucous membranes must be black.
  • Fur: Bushy, thick, semilargo, smooth, scattered throughout the body to interdigital spaces.

Two types of hair are distinguished, one of coverage on the back and another of protection on the ribs and flanks. Shorter on the limbs and longer and silkier on the tail.

  • Color: Indeterminate, uniform colors are most appreciated, yellow, leonados, red, blacks, cubs and fawns. Combined colors are also appreciated, p. e.g.. atigrados, peaks and ties.


Size and weight:

There are no maximum size limits, being appreciated within harmonious proportions, the largest specimens.

Height to the cross: Minimum limits:

  • Male 77cm
  • females 72 cm..

These lifts of wishes are largely overcome, being convenient to pass the males 80 cm and females 75 cm..



Fouls:

  • 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.

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

MINOR FAULTS

  • Carried muzzle profiles, without excess.
  • Bite in clamp; absence of any premolar.
  • Weak dorso-lumbar line, distorted and undulating during the march.
  • Metacarpus, metatarsals and weak feet, not in excess.
  • Shyness, not overly accented.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Exaggerated fragile or lymphatic appearance.
  • Pointed snout.
  • Moderate upper prognathism.
  • Absence of several premolars or canines if not due to trauma.
  • Excessive entropy or ectropion.
  • Ear amputation.
  • Tail resting on the rump.
  • Saddled dorso-lumbar line.
  • Height at the rump significantly higher than the height at the withers.
  • Tail docking.
  • Wrong limbs: weak or deviant.
  • Cow hocks, during the march or in station.
  • Lateral braceos during operation.
  • Wavy hair, curly or excessively long.
  • Unbalanced character, excessive shyness, cowardice or exaggerated aggressiveness.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
  • Aggressive or fearful dog.
  • Light eyes accompanied by truffle or depigmented mucosa.
  • Split nose.
  • Any degree of lower prognathism; excessive upper prognathism.
  • light eyes.


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. Spanish mastiff, Mastรญn espaรฑol de campo y trabajo, Mastรญn ganadero, Mastรญn Leonรฉs, Mastรญn Extremeรฑo (English).
2. Mastin Leones (French).
3. Spanischer Mastiff, Mastรญn aus Leรณn (mastรญn leonรฉs), Mastรญn der Extremadura (mastรญn extremeรฑo), Mastรญn der Mancha (mastรญn manchego) (German).
4. Mastรญn espaรฑol (Portuguese).
5. Mastรญn Leonรฉs, mastรญn espaรฑol de campo y trabajo, mastรญn ganadero (espaรฑol).

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Broholmer
Dinamarca FCI 315 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Denmark
Character: friendly and guardian
Weight: 40 to 70 kg
Height: 70 to 75 cm.
Life expectancy: 7 - 11 years

Broholmer

The Broholmer It was used as a watchdog for large farms and feudal lands.

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History

The Broholmer it's interesting, partly because it is a very old breed of dog whose ancestry in the Danish royal house dates back to the time of Frederick II and Christian IV. King James I of Scotland reportedly, in relation to his marriage to the daughter of Frederick II in 1589, graced the Danish court with some magnificent mastiff-type dogs. These English dogs were mated with the dogs that Frederick II already had. The type of dog was named "The Great Dane" since the Viking Age., that is to say, a few 400 years before Frederick II.

We begin our historical review around 1850 at the Renaissance castle of Broen Broenne in Gudme. This is where the chamberlain Niels Frederik Bernhard Sehested (1813-1882) decided to reinstate and re-breed the old Danish dog, since the breed was about to become extinct at this time.

To promote dog breeding, ordered to raise puppies to ten people in the country. But, there was a condition that one should promise to continue breeding. In this way, the dog became widely used and became a very common and prized dog.

An old newspaper said: The Broholmer it has become an ordinary dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นin Denmark and especially on the streets of Copenhagen.

The Broholmer also had its importance among royalty. King Frederick VII and Countess Danner had several broholmers. Both the king and the countess appreciated the breeder and were represented with their dogs on numerous occasions..

Unfortunately, early twentieth century, this breed lost a lot of ground. Dog disease, epidemics and inbreeding problems killed many dogs. After that, the tracks of these adorable dogs almost disappeared, until in 1974 The alarm rang.

The Danish Kennel Club began a national search for broholmers, and he found some dogs similar to broholmers, so that a real breeding job can be started.

Although only a few dogs were found, managed to start a breeding job. The result of this work are the dogs that exist today in Denmark, whose owners are recommended to be members of the Broholmerselskabet.

Since 1974, a breeding committee under the Danish Kennel Club has been responsible for the breeder's breeding planning. In 1996, el Broholmerselskabet, in collaboration with the Danish Kennel Club, obtained a valid cooperation agreement from the 1 in January of 1997, which meant that the members and dogs of the Broholmerselskabet were on their way to becoming a formal part of the Danish dog job. The cooperation agreement with DKK fulfilled the wishes of its members expressed at member meetings across the country in 1995. The race was on the way to recognition.

The Broholmer has been recognized as a Danish national breed and has been granted international approval, the FCI pedigree, so breed approved dogs can now be showcased at DKK shows. This means that it can display broholmers on par with other breeds of dogs. This has now resulted in the fact that several broholmers have already received the title of Danish Champion and International Champion..

The Broholmer it has also been internationally approved, meaning puppies can be sold to foreign stakeholders.

Many breeds of dogs changed their appearance in the years around the last century and had to bow to various models., which in some cases caused problems that they then had to deal with. The Broholmer has not been the subject of any fashion illusion of any kind. The standard is, with some changes, the same one that Sehested wrote.

Curiosities

After the reconstruction of the race, the black color was difficult to recover, but at present it breeds without problems.

Physical characteristics

Large dog that can be inscribed in a rectangle; his walks are regular and energetic. The exterior appearance is dominated by a powerful front axle. The head is broad and solid. The neck is strong and has some folds (Spada). The chest is wide and well formed. At rest, his head is very low, leaning towards the ground. If the dog is attentive or excited, raises its head and tail rises above the horizontal. The eyes are round, not too big: color ranges from light amber to dark amber. His expression shows security. The ears, medium size inserted high, fall on the cheeks. At rest, the tail falls in the shape of a saber; on the other hand, when the dog is active it takes it higher, but without reaching the back.

  • Fur: short, with quite thick undercoat.
  • Color: leonado with black mask, golden red or black.
  • Size: males, 75 cm.; females, 70 cm..

Character and skills

The Broholmer he is a very kind and devoted dog. He is very receptive and just wants to make his owner happy. He is a watchful dog and will have a lump in his throat when there are strangers at the door. Act slowly and confidently. The Broholmer It is an excellent family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นthat, because of his kind mind, must be treated very carefully.

How much exercise does a Broholmer require?

Because the Broholmer is a big dog, it's important to keep it running. Hours of walking every day are not required, but the dog is always happy to go outside and exercise its muscles.

How to best activate a Broholmer besides walks?

The Broholmer it is a robust and strong dog that is very suitable for pulling. You can make your Broholmer successfully pull a cart or sled. Due to his kind mind, show a lot of affection with the people in their environment. There are examples of Broholmer that are rescue dogs, tracking dogs, shooting, etc.

Is there skin care or the like to pay attention to?

Skin care is minimal. A brush trip once a month is enough. In the molting season it can shed a lot of hair.

Tips for People Considering Buying a Broholmer

As an adult, the Broholmer have a medium level of activity, but the young dog has much more energy, that you; therefore, you must take into account its large size before deciding to purchase a Broholmer. We are talking about a puppy of 40 – 60 kg, who wants to explore the world. The dog must be respected for his great kindness and, therefore, develops best in homes where there is mutual respect between home and dog.

The Broholmer it is for you that …

You want a devoted dog, solid and calm

You want a family dog โ€‹โ€‹that you can feel comfortable with

You want a dog that has a good temperament

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

FCI โ“˜, AKC (The AKC does not have an official breed standard; currently uses the FCI standard) โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

FCI breed standard Broholmer

FCIFCI - Broholmer
Broholmer

Alternative names:

1. Danish Broholmer, Danish Mastiff (English).
2. Broholmer (French).
3. Broholmer (German).
4. Mastiff dinamarquรชs (Portuguese).
5. Mastรญn Danรฉs (espaรฑol).

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English mastiff
Inglaterra FCI 264 - Molosoids โ€“ Doge

Origin: United Kingdom
Character: Loyal and protective
Weight: 80 to 90 kg
Height: 70 to 90 cm.
Life expectancy: 6 - 12 years

Mastรญn Inglรฉs

The English mastiff He is extremely loyal and faithful to his family.

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History

The English mastiff It is a breed of dog of large size type trotting and English origin.

The history of this dog goes back to the year 55 to. c., time when the legions invaded Great Britain and to his surprise had to face an enemy that had two curious assistants, two dogs with striking characteristics.

One of them was strong and robust both body and members, with a large head and a short but powerful jaw.

That dog is possibly the ancestor of the Bulldog, and part of the current Bullmastiff.

The other dog had dimensions that were scary, looked more like a lion than a dog. This specimen was a direct descendant of the Mastiffs 'Asiriobabilonians' who had traveled to England by the Phoenicians five centuries before the Roman invasion.

Before this beanpole, the 'molossians of Epirus' which the Romans brought with them as their war dogs, they looked like Chihuahuas...

So once conquered 'Britain', the Romans, they expanded his army with several copies of those giant and fearful dogs who called "Pugnaces Britannici" and they used them, mainly in typical shows of the time...

They faced these dogs with huge wild beasts in the arenas of circuses, there they participated in bloody fights against bulls, bears and other dogs. As well, they were used as guardians of herds, bodyguard, protectors and companions.

The English Mastiff or Mastiff, is descended directly from those dogs.

A Mastiff arrived in America aboard the Mayflower, name of the ship that transported the so-called "Pilgrims" from England (United Kingdom), to the coast of what is today the United States of America, in the year 1620.

They were the first settlers, in settling on the coast of Massachusetts, forming the Plymouth Colony, and with them the English Mastiff.

There is documentary evidence that the English Mastiff first arrived in America on the Mayflower., but the standardization of the breed in United States did not occur until the end of the 19th century.

By the end of the second world war, the mastiffs were almost extinct in England. But, with the flow of imports of United States and Canada, the breed resurfaced and today its existence is not in any danger in England and has gained much popularity in North America..

Physical characteristics

This is a race of powerful composition, burly, wide skull and the head usually has a square appearance.

Of size It must be very large and give the impression of power and strength, viewed from any angle. The body must be massive with great width and depth, especially between the Forelegs, cause these are well separated. While no height or weight have been specified for this race, the approximate height of 70 to 80 cm and the weight of 80 kg to 90 kg.

His hair is short and glued to the body and color may vary, while its snout, ears and nose, around the eyes is always black.

This is a particularly large dog that requires a correct diet and exercise. Normally live in 10 to 12 years.

Different colors are possible, for example, sand color, striped, brown or gray. Unfortunately the human tends to extremes and the mastiff was not spared from this.. So it has been raised bigger and heavier in recent decades.. His head has become increasingly massive and many folds have also been made. Giants could no longer reproduce naturally, they could no longer walk properly, his life expectancy was dramatically reduced.

Character and skills

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The Mastiff breed is a combination of greatness, dignity, and bravery; calm and affectionate towards his owner, but capable of protecting.

He is a well-mannered dog but you need enough field to stretch his long body. It is an extremely loyal breed and, Although it shows no excessively, It is true to his family and is very good with children.

But, It can be very jealous for the protection of owners and should be handled sensibly, as it is exceptionally powerful and can be difficult to control.

Seeks proximity to its humans. It is a reliable protector for them. In case of acute threat to your humans, will try to keep danger away from them by facing the attacker with his body, but it won't attack him anymore. His calm and serene temperament makes him a loyal and child-friendly companion, who forgives everything. It gets along very well with other pets.

English Mastiff Education

Keep in mind that in an adult mastiff the leash is only symbolically a control. The mastiff easily has the power to maneuver the other end of the line at will.. But you don't want to do it, at least if you have enjoyed the basics of a good education. The Mastiff is very easy to train. Only their stubbornness has to be broken here and here a consistent softness is needed.. He wants to follow his master and caretaker and he does it very reliably. It is an elementary duty of the owner of a Mastiff to pay attention to a consequent education already in the puppy. This alone and not the strap makes wonderful walks in nature possible, that together with this four-legged friend become a balm for the soul of agitated people.

Care and health English Mastiff

Caring for a healthy mastiff is not problematic. Brushing the coat once a week is enough.

Typical diseases

Gigantism with copies of more than 90 kg, sometimes up to 120 kg, unbalances the entire natural dog building plan. Serious gait damage is just one consequence, and life expectancy is also greatly reduced. Bad habit of strong folding of the head and body often leads to chronic inflammations. As in most large dogs, we see hip or elbow dysplasia. Eye and heart disease can occur more frequently with mastiffs – the rule is always: the more serious, the greater the risk.

Nutrition / Food

You need a lot of high quality food. Especially in the growth phase you need a professional nutrition plan. It is helpful to have a feeding bowl in a high position to counteract the risk of stomach twisting. You should always pay close attention to their weight.

Characteristics "English mastiff"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "English mastiff" 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.

The life expectancy of the English Mastiff

Breeding errors, especially the tendency to gigantism, they have cost this dog, once extremely robust, many years of his life expectancy. Before they were 12, Today are 7 – 9 years.

Buy an English Mastiff

Buying a mastiff should be long-term and well-considered. You should carefully check if you have all the requirements to be able to spend many wonderful years with this giant.. If you are looking for a puppy, you must pay special attention that the dogs are not too massive. One should wonder about ancestors, its appearance, their illnesses, your age. Also to get a Mastiff with a stable character, you should just look directly at a serious breeder. For animal welfare reasons one should refrain from buying puppies from parents of more than 90 kg. Very occasionally there is also a mastiff in the animal shelter. Puppies raised in serious conditions cost around 2000 EUR.

Characteristics "English mastiff"

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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“˜
  • – CKC – Group 3 – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "English mastiff"

Origin:
United Kingdom

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.10.2010

Use:

Defense and guard dog.



General appearance:

View from any angle, the head, in its outline it appears well square. Width is a sought after characteristic and the width of the skull is equal to two thirds of the total length of the head.

The body, width, alto, long and strong build. The limbs are well apart and in aplomb. The musculature is clearly drawn.

The size ishighly desired, but onlyif it is on par with the build qualityand the correction is not maintained at all. Height and substance are two important points if they are correctly combined. Grand, powerful, well built.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body from the tip of the shoulders to the tip of the ischium is greater than its height at the withers.



Behavior / temperament:

Combination of nobility and courage. Take it easy, affectionate with their owners, but good guardian.Usually indifferent to strangers, shyness is unacceptable.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull: The skull is wide between the ears. The forehead is smooth but wrinkles when the dog is attentive.. Eyebrows (supra-orbital arches) are slightly raised. The temporalis and masseter muscles are well developed. The cross section of the skull describes an arch. From the middle area between the eyes, a depression can be traced through the center of the forehead and extends to the middle of the skull., following the sagittal axis.
  • Depression links (Stop): Stop between the eyes well marked but not abrupt.

facial region:

  • Truffle: black. The nose, seen from the front, it is wide offering wide open nostrils and a profile view, it's flat (It is neither pointed nor retracted.).
  • Snout: The snout is short, width between the eyes, remaining this wide to the end of the nose.

The muzzle is truncated, that is to say, cut into square, Its anterior surface forms a right angle with the upper line of the snout., having a great width from the upper anterior border to the lower jaw. The length of the muzzle is equal to one third of the total length of the head. Muzzle circumference, measured at the midpoint between the eyes and the nose, represents three fifths of the head, measured in front of the ears.When is at rest, any exaggeration of folds or excess skin is unacceptable in adult dogs.

  • Lips: The lips are divergent, forming an obtuse angle in relation to the nasal septum (Septum). They are slightly hanging to offer a square profile.
  • Jaws / Teeth: The lower jaw is wide to the end. Healthy canines, powerful and well separated.Level incisors (bite clamp, edge to edge) or lower projection in front of the upper ones (reverse scissor bite) but never so much that they are visible with the mouth closed.
  • Cheeks: Well-developed temporal masseter and cheek muscles.

Eyes: Moderate size, well separated. Hazel eyes, as dark as possible. The conjunctiva not visible.Highly undesirable are the loose eyelids. Free from obvious eye problems.

Ears: Small, fine to the touch, well separated from each other.

High on the sides of the skull, in the form of prolonging the transverse upper profile. At rest, are placed flat adjacent to the cheeks.

Neck:

Slightly arched profile, medium length, very muscular. Its circumference is less around2,5 to 5 cm.of the head, measure in front of the ears.

Body:

  • top line: Level.
  • Back: Wide and muscular.
  • Pork loin: Wide and muscular, flat and very wide in females, slightly arched in males.
  • Breast : Chest width, deep and well descended in the sternal region. Ribs well arched and well rounded. False ribs are long and well developed towards the back of the chest.
  • Bottom line and belly: Flanks heavily lowered.

Tail:

High implanted, descending to the hocks or a little lower. Wide at birth and tapering to the extreme. Hangs right at rest, but in action it forms a curve, the end straightens; but it is never carried on the back.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Balanced and in harmony with the hind limbs.
  • Shoulder: They are slightly oblique, powerful and very muscular.
  • Arm: Slightly inclined, heavy and muscular. Elbows: Elbows are on the axis of the body.
  • Forearm: Strong Member, rights placed well apart, big bones.
  • Metacarpus: They are poised.
  • Previous feet: Large, roundand tight. Well arched fingers. black nails.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Very wide and muscular.Strength in the hind limbs is of utmost importance, cow hock in adult dogs is unacceptable.
  • Legs: Well developed.
  • Metatarsals: Angled hocks, well separated and always in aplomb both in season and on the move.
  • Hind feet: Large, roundand tight. Well arched fingers. black nails.

Movement:

Powerful with easy limb extension. Push from the rear, fluid, Right, steps covering the surface. Top line stays level during movement. The tendency to pasuqueo is undesirable. Absolute correction is essential.

Mantle

Fur: Short and flat on the body.But rough on the neck and shoulders.

Color: Tawny, apricot, or striped. In all cases the muzzle, ears and nose should be blackand the eyes are surrounded by blackextending upward.Excessive white color on the body is unacceptable, chest or feet.



Size and weight:

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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..


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

The latest changes are in bold.

TRANSLATION: Brรญgida Nestler / Original version: (IN).

Technical supervision: Miguel Angel Martinez

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Mastiff, Old English Mastiff (English).
2. Old English Mastiff (French).
3. Old English Mastiff (German).
4. Mastiff inglรชs, Mastim inglรชs, Canis molossus, ะก. mastivus gladiator, Mastife inglรชs (Portuguese).
5. Old English Mastiff (espaรฑol).

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Great Dane
Alemania FCI 235 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Denmark, France, Germany
Character: Affectionate and protective
Weight: 58 to 80 Kg
Height: 80 to 90 cm.
Life expectancy: 8 - 10 years

It is an expensive dog, that he eats in proportion to his size and that when he is young he needs some care

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Characteristics "Great Dane"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Great Dane" 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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History

The Great Dane is the oldest breed in modern dog breeding in Germany. Since then it is considered by many as the Apollo among dogs – after the greek deity. And in fact, the Great Dane it is a dog with a special charm and a unique and impressive charisma and elegance. The origin of this breed is only partially found in Germany. Already in the 16th century the Great Danes are said to have originated in England, as described in historical sources "crossing the mastiff with the Irish greyhounds". The name ยซDoggeยป, the old english word for dog, from which the current ยซDogยป, also speaks of a British line of descent. But, this type of dog was already bred in ancient times and was depicted on stone tablets.

Also on the European continent, old bull teethers regularly mated with greyhounds and hunting dogs, since these results of the crosses were perfectly adapted to the great hunts of the boar nobility, bears and wolves. Little by little, a breed of its own with molossi developed., Greyhound and some hunting dog blood. In 1867 the viennese cynologist Leopold Fitzinger distinguished three variants of Great Dane: the common mastiff, english and danish. Even today the great danes They are called "Great Daneยป in some languages. Modern analyzes by geneticists confirm the views of ancient cynologists about ancestors, and even assign them to greyhounds instead of molossians.

In 1888 the Club of the Great Dane In Berlin. It is the first and oldest pedigree dog breeding club in Germany.. The Great Dane modern should now become a representative companion and protector. It also, should be even more elegant. So the standard was adapted to these ideas. It was possible to achieve an extremely elegant and harmonious mix of these very different origins.. The Great Dane combines the elegance and speed of hounds with the power and carefreeness of the molossians.

Physical characteristics

The Great Dane it is an extremely large and powerful dog but at the same time very elegant and sensitive. A male dog reaches a height at the cross of 80 cm., often even more. Bitches are slightly smaller. The Great Dane has a unique charisma. The animal painter and dog connoisseur Richard Strebel already betrayed 1914 to the breeders of the Great Dane, the: ยซ… they have created a dog that can be considered without exaggeration as the most successful in size, proportion, strength and elegant movement never created in dogs." Unfortunately, this respect is not always shown in breeding Great Dane. Regardless of your health, are used for extreme breeding, the so-called gigantism, as well as for games with defective genes for rare coat colors; genes that can also cause serious illness.

While around 1900 the height at the withers for males was 76 – 80 cm., The FCI standard valid today says โ€œat least 80 cmยป without any clear upper limit. This allows the Great Dane reach the dubious honor of the world's largest dog. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this was the male Great Dane ยซGibsonยป con 108 height cm. That was in August 2004. Gibson still reached an age of almost 7 years, but the last years only in 3 legs. His record was expanded more and more.

ยซZeusยป the Michigan/EE.UU. reached a height of 112 cm and died with just 5 years, supposedly already in old age – Dubious records at the expense of dog welfare. The Great Dane it's impressive enough even without those dubious extremes. Its sovereign and elegant appearance is also highlighted by its silky coat. It is a very short coat, which is close to the muscular body with a slight shine. Colors are yellow or black, blue, tabby or stained.

  • Fur: Satin.
  • Color:

    • – Tawny: yellow golden colour with black mask. The eyebrows and edges of the eyes must be black, While the ears and the tail may be clearer.
    – Striped: Fawn and black in a striped pattern.
    – Blue: Dark steel grey, allowing white markings on chest and legs.
    – Negro: Jet Black pure, allowing white markings on chest and legs.
    – Harlequin: White with black patches. The Great Dane is the only breed to display this color pattern on its coat..

  • Size: the minimum height for males is 80 cm and for the females of 72 cm.

Character

The Great Dane is often described as a gentle giant, but it is naturally protective when the situation requires it. He is loving and loves people, and those qualities should never be perverted by encouraging aggressive behavior.

In terms of character and size the Great Dane a dog is not for beginners. Belongs exclusively to the hands of experienced dog owners, who can and want to be fully involved with the animal. So there is no more inspiring companion than this dog. El Canciller del Reich Otto von Bismarck, who was accompanied by great Danes all his life, he openly admired the intelligence and abilities of his great danes and is said to have said: ยซI have great respect for my dog's knowledge of human nature – "He is faster and more complete than me."

Great Danes love children, but they must learn to be nice to them. And a blow from that wagging tail will knock a little boy down, so it's important to monitor their interactions. These large dogs can also learn to get along with other pets., especially when raised with them.

A fenced yard is necessary to prevent the Great Dane go for a walk alone. Not usually a jumper, so a six foot fence should be enough to keep it contained. Note that while adult Great Danes are quite calm, puppies are very active and enjoy digging in gardens..

You might think that the Great Dane it is more suitable for outdoor life due to its huge size, but it's just the opposite. Should be an indoor dog that is part of the family. When that's the case, the Great Dane is loving, learns well and is easily trained. Left to his own fate, the amount of destruction it can do to your home and garden is beyond imagination.

any dog, no matter how pleasant it, detestable levels can develop barking, excavation, counter-browsing and other undesirable behaviors if you are bored, untrained or unsupervised. And any dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นcan be a test that live during adolescence. In the case of the Great Dane, The "adolescence" years can begin at six months and continue until the dog is about two years old.

Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything you can teach you. Don't wait until you are six months old to start training or you will have to deal with a 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.

The Great Dane perfect doesn't come fully formed out of the puppy box. It is a product of his background and upbringing. Look for one whose parents have good personalities and who have been well socialized since the puppy's young age.

Great Dane fitness

The maintenance of Great Dane it is very complex and expensive. Food in the required quality and quantity, possible veterinary and drug costs, direct and indirect transportation costs and more require a financially wealthy owner. Yes a Great Dane wants to sit on the couch, you need all the two-seater, at least. Furniture made of solid faux leather has proven its worth here. The Great Dane should not be kept in a small apartment, Better is a house with a garden. The ideal would be to live in a rural area. Hectic urban centers are not the place where these big dogs feel comfortable. Also dog and owner are often met with rejection and even open hostility here. This must be considered.

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Fiction has made it one of the best-known dogs to the general public.. Scooby Doo character is a Great Dane.

The Great Dane it is a big dog that wants to have a lot of movement. But, he is hardly ever seen on the street, although with 1.200 puppies a year ranks ninth on the VDH bestseller hit list (German Canine Federation), even before dog breeds like the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Chihuahua, they are seen much more often on the streets. Often these giants are only locked up once they are past their puppy age and - poorly socialized and educated.- can no longer be managed by the owner who is not familiar with dogs. The Great Dane not a kennel dog. He is basically a family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นand wants and needs the loving connection with his human family. Is smart and responsive. One should not think about what to do if this big dog, at times of 90 kg, is sick and has to be loaded. So, buying a Great Dane must be carefully considered.

Great Dane Education

The Great Dane a dog is not for beginners. Its strength and potential danger require expert and loving socialization, education and guidance already in the puppies. It is sensitive and intelligent and does not forgive any mistakes of the owner so quickly. She likes to be guided and educated, but not by any means of coercion. Many normal dog training aids do not work with the Great Dane, simply because it is too strong. In case of doubt, even the strongest man will not wear the leash. Due to overexploitation and unilaterally oriented breeding selection towards outward appearances, today there are, although extremely rare, specimens with idiopathic aggressiveness, which then represent practically insoluble problems for an education.

Great Dane Health

Great Danes also suffer from a high incidence of cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle that causes the heart to enlarge. This is very common in many giant dogs, and when it occurs late in life, can often be controlled with medication. Have your dog's heart checked at least once a year, and that any unusual murmurs or symptoms be investigated by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist. This condition can also be genetic., but currently available tests can only rule out the dog at the moment; a dog could shed one day and develop heart disease the next.

Great Danes can also suffer from hip dysplasia, a crippling malformation of the hip socket that may require expensive surgery to repair and can result in painful arthritis later in life. Another genetic problem with an imperfect screening test, The best prevention for hip dysplasia at this time is to buy only a puppy whose parents have been tested with normal hips and who have very few close relatives with the disease.. Keep your dog slim, especially when young, can also help.

Another painful bone disease is hypertrophic osteodystrophy., that occurs during the puppy's rapid growth phase. Ask Your Vet About Large Breed Puppy Foods. These diets are formulated to help puppies grow slowly., which can help prevent developmental orthopedic problems.

Cancer is another major cause of death in the Great Dane, especially bone cancer. They are also prone to other skeletal problems, visual and neurological, both older and younger.
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 is committed to raising the healthiest animals possible. Must be able to produce independent certification that the dog's parents (and grandparents, etc.) have been examined for common defects and considered healthy for breeding. That's where health records come in..

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

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. Keep a Great Dane with a proper weight is one of the easiest ways to prolong your life. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

Great Dane care

The Great Dane has a short coat, thick and smooth. Falls moderately, in other words, more than you might think, but it requires little cleaning. Brush into Danish weekly with a rubber glove or soft bristle brush to keep hair and skin healthy. In spring and autumn, will have a heavy shed, known as "blowing" the coat and will need to be brushed more frequently during that time to get rid of all the loose hair.

Bathe Danish as you like or only when it gets dirty. With the gentle dog shampoos available now, you can bathe a dane weekly if you want without damaging his coat.

The rest is basic care. Cut your toenails every few weeks. Long nails can catch on things and tear off. That is so painful, and bleed much. Brush your teeth frequently for good dental health. To prevent ear infections, keep ears dry and clean, using a cleaning solution recommended by your vet.

Nutrition / Food

The Great Dane consume large amounts of food. At the same time, this food must be of a very high quality and must be selectively composed during the growth phase, which lasts up to two years. When it comes to eating, sometimes it is very rustic. Certainly not all, but some Great Danes don't have the best "table manners". So it may occasionally happen that the dog, as well as the feeding place should be cleaned after eating. How to minimize the risk of stomach torsion in this predisposed breed through proper feeding management is very important.

Life expectancy

Life expectancy Great Dane has increased slightly from the extremely low level of 2004 with 6 years and 6 months to 7 years, according to British Kennel Club statistics. As a general rule: the bigger and more unusual the coat color, less will be the life expectancy. Already at the age of 8 years a Great Dane he's officially considered an old man nowadays. Without gigantism and healthy breeding it could have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.

Buy a Great Dane

Only puppies from parents with a maximum height of 80 cm to the cross and have the colors yellow, striped, black, spotted. It also, Care must be taken to avoid inbreeding to get a puppy Great Dane healthy. One should know how old the ancestors of the puppies were. Those interested in dogs can find a Great Dane in one of the emergency initiatives for dogs and offer them a loving home. Maintaining Great Danes is very expensive. Acquisition costs can be negligible compared.

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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 – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – CKC – โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Non-Sporting โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Great Dane"

Origin:
Denmark, France, Germany

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
08/10/2012

Use:

Guard and protection dog, service dog



General appearance:

The Great Dane brings together in its aristocratic general appearance a strong body structure combined with pride., strength and elegance. The substance together with its nobility and harmony in its appearance with the layout of its well-proportioned lines, an especially expressive head give the observer the image of a noble statue. It is neither too elegant nor gross. The difference between the sexes is clearly defined. It is the Apollo among the dog breeds.



PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS: Its structure is almost square, especially in males. Females may have a slightly longer body.



Behavior / temperament:

Friendly, love or and devoted to his master. In front of strangers it can be somewhat reserved. A companion dog is required, family, self-confident, not scary, easy to handle and educate with a high stimulation threshold, without being aggressive.

Head:

In harmony with its general appearance, elongated, close, significant but not wedge-shaped. Expressive, finely chiseled (especially in the area under the eyes). The distance from the tip of the nose to the stop and from the stop to the slightly marked occiput should be as much as possible. The top line of the muzzle and skull should definitely be parallel. Viewed from the front, the head should have a narrow appearance and the nose should be as wide as possible..

Cranial region:
  • Craging: Superciliary arches well developed but not protruding.
  • Ston: Clearly defined.

facial region:

  • Trufa: Well developed, wider than round (nostrils wide open). Must be black except for Great Dane spotted black and white. In these, a black truffle is desired and a truffle with black or flesh-colored spots is tolerated.. In blue dogs the truffle is the color of anthracite (diluted black).
  • Horcico: Deep and possibly rectangular. Not pointed or with too little or protruding edges. Well marked lip commissure. Dark pigmented bumps. Black and white spotted Great Dane should tolerate not fully pigmented or flesh-colored gills. The nasal bridge should never be concave, convex or descending forward.
  • Jaws/Teeth: Wide and well developed jaws. Scissor bite, strong, healthy and complete. (42 teeth according to dental formula). Lack of P1 of the lower jaw is tolerated. All deviations from a complete scissor bite are absolutely unwanted.
  • Cheeks: Cheek muscles only slightly marked and in no way protruding.
  • Ojors: Medium in size with a lively expression, Smart and friendly. Where possible dark, almond shaped with well attached eyelids. Their placement not too far apart nor should they be eyes of an elongated shape. Clear eyes are undesirable, stabbing and amber yellow eyes. Slightly clearer eyes are allowed in the Blue Great Dane. Black and white spotted Great Dane should tolerate light eyes or eyes of undefined color.
  • Obars: By nature pendants, high insertion, medium size with its front edge resting on the cheeks. They should not have an insert too high or too low or separated or flat on the sides.

Neck:

Long, dry, muscular. It should not be short or thick. Well developed insert, tapering slightly towards the head and its upper line arched. Postage raised, somewhat slanting forward but not forming a deer neck. Too much loose or double chin is unwanted.

Body:

  • Cruz: It is the highest point of a robust body. It is formed by the scapulae that go beyond the spinal process.
  • Dorrso: Short and firm, in an almost straight line with an imperceptible drop backwards. In no case ascending towards the posterior or too long.
  • Itmor: Slightly arched, width, good muscular.
  • Glikeness: Wide, with strong muscles, slightly falling from the sacrum to the insertion of the tail with which it merges impercepti- blebly. The rump should never fall abruptly or be completely flat..
  • Pecho: Reaches up to elbow joint. Well arched ribs extending backwards. Chest of good width and depth with a well developed chest without the sternum being too marked. Ribs should not be flat or barrel-shaped.
  • Lรญnlower ea and abdomen: Belly retracted well towards the back, forming a moderate curved line with the lower portion of the thorax. It is not desired in females to keep a loose belly after pregnancy..

Tail:

Reaches up to the tibial-tarsal joint, should not be too long not too short. High and wide insert, it should not be too high or too low nor too thick. Tunes evenly towards the end. At rest it hangs down forming a natural curve. When excited or during movement a slight saber bearing but not in the form of a hook or ring and not considerably above the line of the back or to the sides. A brush-shaped glue is not desired.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Well angled with strong bones and musculature.

  • Hormbros: Strong musculature. Long and inclined scapula forming an angle of 100ยบ to 110ยบ with the arm.
  • Brazo: Strong and muscular, glued to the body, should be a little longer than the scapula.
  • Elbows: Without deviations, neither in nor out.
  • Antarm: Strong, muscular. Seen from the front or from the side completely straight with vertical stop.
  • Carpo: Strong, firm, very little difference from the structure of the forearm.
  • Metacarpus: Seen from the front, strong and straight. Profile, shows very slight forward lean.
  • Pinis previous: Round, well arched with fingers well together (Jack's foot). Short nails, strong, as dark as possible.

LATER MEMBERS: The entire skeleton is covered by strong muscles that make the rump, hips and thighs have a wide and round appearance. The hind limbs are well angulated and strong, seen from behind are parallel to the forelimbs.

  • Thighs: Long, wide and very muscular.
  • Rodinllas: Strong, positioned almost vertically below the hip joint.
  • PinErna: long, approximately the same length as the thighs. With developed musculature.
  • Atibio-tarsal articulation (Hock): Strong, stable, without deviations, neither outward nor inward.Metatarsus: Short, strong, almost perpendicular to the floor.
  • Pinis later: Round, well arched with fingers well together (Jack's foot). Short nails, strong, as dark as possible.

Movement:

Harmonious, agile, covering a lot of ground, slightly elastic. The limbs observed both in front and behind must move in parallel. Without taking short steps, no ambition step.

Mantle

PIEL: Footprint, well pigmented in dogs with solid colors. In the black and white spotted Great Dane the distribution of pigmentation corresponds mostly to the spots.

Plink: Very short, thick, smooth, flattened and shiny looking. It should never be rough, matte or double layer.

Colorr: The Great Dane is bred in three independent varieties: leonado and tabby, splashed and black, blue.

  • Leonado: Pale golden leonado to intense golden leonado. A black mask is never desirable., bluish fawn or a sooty fawn color. No white marks.
  • Ayougrado: Basic color pale gold fawn to deep gold fawn with regular, clearly drawn black stripes running in the direction of the ribs. A black mask is desirable. Never with discolored stripes. No white marks.
  • Arlequin(Whites with black splattered spots): Pure white base color, if possible, without any mottling, with jet black spots well distributed over the entire body, irregular in shape and with the appearance of being broken.. No gray areas are desired on the stains, blue or brownish as well as a gray-blue splash. The so-called โ€œGrautigerโ€ (have a mainly gray base color on black spots) occur, they are not wanted but they are not disqualified.
  • Negros: Azabach Black White markings on chest and feet are allowed. This includes the โ€œManteltigerโ€ in which black covers the body in the form of a mantle and the snout., neck, chest, belly, Extremities and the tip of the tail can be white as well as Great Danes with a white base color and large black plates. (Record dogs). It is a defect a leonado color, brown or blue black.
  • Awithul: Dark steel blue color, indulging in white markings on chest and feet Never tawny or blackish blue.


Size and weight:

Alturto the cross:

  • Males: at least 80 cm not exceeding 90 cm.
  • females: at least 72 cm not exceeding 84 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..

  • Cthey are not coming: Insufficient stop
  • Horcico: Rolled lips (lower lips squeezed between the incisors of the upper and lower jaw).
  • Jaws / Teeth: Irregular positioning of the incisors individually as long as the correct bite is maintained, teeth too small partial clamp bite.
  • Ojors: Protruding or placed too deep
  • Hormbros: Loose or overloaded with right shoulder blades
  • Elbows: loose
  • Antarm: Curved, protruding knuckles on the carpal joint
  • Carpo: Outstanding Significantly compromised or inclined.
  • Formertlater remities: angulation very open or very closed In the static cow hock, hocks together or crowded.
  • PinIt: Plans, open, Long Dewclaws.

FALTAS GRAVES:

  • Temperament: Diffidence, shy or nervous.
  • Cthey are not coming: Amanzanada, too marked cheek muscles
  • Ojors: Loose eyelids, conjunctiva too reddened
  • Dorrso: back sunken or soggy.
  • Glikeness: too inclined
  • Colto: inclined, thickened at the tip or tail amputated
  • Movement: Pasuqueo permanent

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
  • Temperament: Teether for fear, easily provoked
  • Trufa: liver colored truffle, party nose
  • Ectropiรณn, entropion or macroblefarian Different color in solid color. Watery blue eyes.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Prognathic bite, enognathic the crossed mouth, bite clamp, absence of teeth except two P1 in the lower jaw.
  • Colto: Broken tail.
  • Colorr: 
    • Gran Danish Leonado and tabby: silver blue or isabella color, white star on the forehead, white collar around the neck, white feet or sockets and white tail tip.
    • Black and White Spotted Great Dane: white without any black spots (albinos) as well as deaf Danes, the so-called Porzellantiger (these mainly show blue spots, leonadas or atigradas). 
    • Gblue danish ran: white star on the forehead, white collar around the neck, white โ€œdumpsโ€ or white tip of the tail.

Tby hand: Below minimum height.



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: Mrs. Brรญgida Nestler.

Technical supervision: SR. Miguel Angel Martinez.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Boarhound, Apollo of Dogs, Gentle Giant (English).
2. Grand Danois (French).
3. Ulmer Dogge, Englische Dogge, Dรคnische Dogge, Hatzrรผde, Saupacker, GroรŸe Dogge (German).
4. Grande dinamarquรชs, Alano tedesco (Portuguese).
5. Dogo alemรกn, Alano alemรกn (espaรฑol).

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Neapolitan mastiff
Italia FCI 197 - Molosoids โ€“ Doge

Origin: Italy
Character: Loyal and guardian
Weight: 50 to 70 Kg
Height: 60 to 72 cm.
Life expectancy: 8 - 10 years

Mastรญn Napolitano

Despite his fierce appearance, the Neapolitan mastiff It is a balanced dog and friend of children.

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History ยซMastin Napolitanoยป

The Neapolitan mastiff, like all broadcast, most likely descends from the molossus Tibetan. According to historical data, Italy has been inhabited since very remote times, which could date back to the second millennium before Christ..

This shows that this architect of Campania (South Italy region, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, whose capital is Naples) brings lot of history under its belt.

All European mastiffs descend from the Tibetan Mastiff, the oldest representative of dog breeds.
Probably the first Asian mastiffs were carried in the India Greece by Alexander the great, around the year 300 a.C.

Some historians argue that it was the Greeks who were known to the Romans these dogs so spectacular, to see them is struck and (for a change) they used them in their famous circuses like fighting dogs. The Neapolitan mastiff fought with Lions, bears, Tigers, He was also a dog bred for war.

According to the English cinofilia, on the other hand, the mastiff was taken to Britannia (term designated to the island of Great Britain before that occurred the Germanic invasions) by the Phoenicians in the year 500 to. C. from that moment the spread throughout Europe would have begun.

Beyond disagreements as to the diffusion of the breed you can ensure, years. At that time, that the "Neapolitan Mastiff" has lived in Campania for at least two thousand years, Although its first official appearance in the cinophilia data of 1946 and its official standard was approved in the year 1949.

During the course of World War II, the race was on the verge of extinction but was recovered by a writer and called cinรณlogo Piero Scanziani that between 1941 and 1980 published a dozen volumes of fiction and nonfiction, including various Cynology treatises. He was responsible for the reconstruction of the Neapolitan mastiff during the postwar period, and he did so on the basis of the few copies remaining.

Physical characteristics

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The Mastino Napoletano impresses even from a distance with its impressive physique. Especially the huge head stands out. It is a typical molossoid head, but he has particularly pronounced full lips. His facial expression is cool and relaxed, his overall impression is impressive. Its coat is short and smooth.

Modern breeding has given the Mastino Napoletano an excess of loose skin, that borders on the torture of the brood. For animal welfare reasons only, one must make sure that the skin is taut and there are not too many wrinkles and folds. Only slight wrinkles should be allowed in the neck area and on the dewlap.. Especially the head has grown an overabundance of skin and wrinkles in recent decades, partly so extreme that dogs can barely see due to all the wrinkles. It also, severe wrinkles are a treasure for infections and itchiness.

According to him standard official of the breed the males of Neapolitan mastiff They must be measured of 66 to 72 cm in the cross and his weight is of 70 kg, males can easily reach up 90 kg, females should be measured in 60 to 68 cm.. The weight of the males due of 60 to 70 Kg and females of 50 to 60 kg.

The head is huge and short, the rounded and flattened skull between the ears. It has the straight snout, a great truffle and fat lips it fall heavily.

It has the eyes well separated and the accumulation of skin seems they were oval shaped but in reality are round. The ears are triangular, medium and high insertion.

The body, in general, It is longer than high with the neck well massif and the Pope and grupa broad. The tail is amputated two-thirds of its length.

The favorite colors they are the lead, the grey and black (sometimes with small white markings on the chest and the tip of the fingers), the fawn, the mahogany, the Fawn and stag.

All cloaks can be atigrados, but the possibility that a Neapolitan mastiff come out color "tabby" is one in a million.

Observations

Despite its large size, no need for large spaces to be happy, because it moves shortly. although yes, It is important to establish a relaxed routine of daily walks that help keep your muscles toned.

Another issue to highlight is that they significantly drool-worthy.

Character and skills

Despite his surly and even fierce aspect, the Neapolitan mastiff he is a peaceful dog, balanced, sweet, fell, very affectionate with the master and friend of children.

Never behaves aggressively without a real reason, But if he were to have the answer, could be terrible.

Its temperament is peaceful, but it may become aggressive if its owner is not able to educate him with wisdom and responsibility.

Due to its structure it solid, its movement is heavy and clumsy, but appearance because it is aware of its size and enough to see him interact with children to confirm (disarms in delicacy).

Has been dog of war, combat in the circus, police assistant, dog sledge drag, companion and self-defense dog. Currently it is trained as a guardian of houses and farms and is increasingly appreciated as a companion dog..

In fact, it is more a guard dog than a companion or exhibition dog. Of the molossians foster, It is the quietest character.

One Neapolitan mastiff serious upbringing is, therefore, educated, an extremely simple dog. Here and there the fat man is a bit stubborn. Only if it is good to persuade and ask for help, then it will do everything for its owner or caretaker. As a family member, is extremely adorable. He seeks the proximity of his humans and is a reliable protector.

In case of acute threat to your humans, will try to keep danger away from them by facing the attacker with his body, but it won't attack him anymore. Does all of this quietly. Barks very rarely. His calm and serene temperament makes him a loyal and child-friendly companion, who forgives everything. Towards strangers, However, is initially waiting and watching. The Neapolitan mastiff he's a cool guy and a fascinating dog.

Not an easy dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นto keep just because of his strength. By its nature it has very few demands. A daily walk, sometimes brushing the coat, that is all. Only the food is a certain challenge in terms of quantity and quality. You don't need a big garden, but a garden is already useful. A small apartment on the nth floor would not be suitable. The Neapolitan mastiff he's a great partner, but it is not a companion for runners, dog athletes or performance junkies.

Education

It must be remembered that in a Neapolitan mastiff adult, the line is just a symbolic control. Large dog easily has the power to maneuver the other end of the leash at will. But he doesn't want, at least if you have enjoyed the basics of a good education. The Neapolitan mastiff it is very easy to train. Only his stubbornness has to be broken here and there with consistent smoothness.. He wants to follow his master and mistress and he does it very reliably. It is an elementary duty of an owner of Neapolitan mastiff pay attention to a consistent education already in the puppy. Because only education and not the leash makes wonderful walks in nature possible, that together with this calm four-legged friend they become a balm for the soul of agitated people.

Care and health ยซNeapolitan Mastiffยป

Caring for a Neapolitan mastiff healthy breed is not problematic. Brushing the coat here and there is enough.

Bad habit of extremely strong folding of the head and body often leads to chronic inflammation. They are usually a source of constant itching for dogs.. Sometimes it even makes vision difficult. Such dogs need expensive time and care.

Nutrition ยซMastรญn Neapolitanยป

You need a lot of high quality food. It is helpful to have an elevated feeding bowl to counteract the risk of stomach churning. Weight must always be carefully considered.

Life expectancy ยซNeapolitan Mastiffยป

Breeding mistakes have cost this dog, formerly robust, many years of his life expectancy. Before they were 12, today they are more likely to be 6 to 9 years. But, exact data not available.

Buy a "Neapolitan Mastiff"

The purchase of a Neapolitan mastiff it must be long-term and well considered. You should check carefully if you have all the requirements in order to spend many wonderful years together with this strong friend.. Also financially the attitude is a challenge. If you are looking for a puppy, you must make sure that the dogs are not too massive and wrinkled. You must ask about the ancestors, its appearance, their illnesses, your age. To get a Neapolitan mastiff solid character, you should just look directly at a serious breeder. For animal welfare reasons you should refrain from buying puppies from parents with severe wrinkles. A puppy Neapolitan mastiff from a good breeder costs about 2.500 EUR.

Characteristics "Neapolitan mastiff"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Neapolitan mastiff" 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 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. โ“˜
  • – AKC – Dogs working โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Working dogs โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Neapolitan mastiff"

Origin:
Italy

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.11.2015

Use:

Protection and watchdog.



General appearance:

Big dog, heavy and solid with high volume appearance. The length of the trunk exceeds its height at the withers.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Body length is a 15% more than the height at the withers.

  • The skull-snout ratio is 2 to 1.
  • The length of the head is approximately 3,8 / 10 the height at the withers.
  • Neck is rather short.
  • Chest circumference is wide.


    • Behavior / temperament:

    Steady and loyal, is not aggressive. Guard dog of the property and its inhabitants, always vigilant, Intelligent, noble and majestic.

    Head:

    Short and massive, with the skull wide at the level of the zygomatic arches. The skin is abundant and has wrinkles and folds, of which the most accentuated and characteristic part of the external palpebral angle to descend to the labial angle. The superior longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: The skull is wide and flat, particularly between the ears, seen from the front, it is slightly convex at the front. The zygomatic arches are very prominent, but with flat muscles. The protrusions of the frontal bones are well developed; the front groove is marked; occipital ridge is barely visible.
    • Stop: Well defined.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Located in the prolongation of the nasal cavity, should not protrude from the anterior vertical line of the lips; it should be bulky and the large nostrils should be wide open. The color is according to the color of the fur: black for black specimens, dark gray in dogs of other colors, and the chestnut for brown dogs.
    • Snout: Very broad and deep; its width is approximately equal to the length. The length should be equal to one third of the length of the head. The sides are parallel so that, seen from the front, the shape of the muzzle is practically square. The depth of the muzzle is approximately twice its length.
    • Lips: fleshy, thick and full. The upper lip, seen from the front, forms an inverted "V" at its junction point. The lower lateral profile of the muzzle is determined by the upper lips, its lower part is the corner of the lips, with visible mucosa, located vertically from the outer corner of the eye.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Powerful with strong jaws and dental arches that fit together perfectly. The lower jaw should be well developed in width. Well developed white teeth, regularly aligned and complete in number. Scissor bite, that is, the upper incisors overlap the lower incisors in close contact, implanted in the vertical of the jaws; or pincer bite, that is, the upper incisors are joined edge to edge with the lower incisors. The outer edge of the upper incisors should be in close contact with the inner edge of the lower incisors.. An inverted scissor bite is tolerated.

    EYES: well separated on the same front level; rather round shape, but never protruding or too deep. Iris color is generally darker than coat color, except in shades of diluted shades where the color of the eyes is lighter. The skin never folds to interfere with the eyes.

    EARS: Small, in relation to the size of the dog, form triangular, located above the zygomatic arch, flat and glued to the cheeks. Ears are natural.

    Neck:

    The upper profile is slightly convex. Trunk rather short and conical, good muscular. The lower neck profile is well covered in loose fur that forms a well-separated double dewlap, but not exaggerated. Double chin begins at the level of the lower jaw and does not reach below the middle of the neck.

    Body:

    The length of the trunk exceeds by 15% the height at the withers.

    • top line: The upper line of the back is straight. Cross: It is wide, long and not very prominent.
    • Back: Width and length approximately 1/3 the height at the withers. The muscular and well developed lumbar region in its width should be harmoniously connected with the back.
    • Pork loin: Width, strong and muscular. The hip bones are prominent as they reach the upper lumbar line.. Breast : Large, with well-developed pectoral muscles. The rib cage is wide, with long, well-arched ribs. Chest circumference is wide. The tip of the sternum is at the level of the tip of the shoulder.

    Tail:

    It is wide and thick at the root; strong, slightly tapering towards the tip. Its length reaches the hock joint. At rest it carries it hanging and curved in the shape of a saber, in action raised horizontally or only slightly above the top line.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Previous members, from the floor to the tip of the elbow, seen in profile and from the front, they are vertical with a strong bone structure in proportion to the size of the dog.
    • Shoulder: Long and well sloped, muscles are well developed, long and well defined.
    • Arms: Well angled to the shoulder blade and with significant musculature.
    • Elbows: They must be parallel to the median plane of the body, that is to say, neither turn inward nor outward.
    • Forearm: Its length is almost equal to the length of the arm. Placed in a perfect upright position. Strong bone structure with lean, well-developed muscles.
    • Carpo: Width, slim and knotless, follows the vertical line of the forearm.
    • Metacarpus: Continue the vertical line of the forearm. Angulation and moderate length.
    • Previous feet: Round shape, large, fingers well arched and well joined. The pads are hard and well pigmented. The nails are strong, curved and dark colored.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: They must be powerful and robust, in proportion to the size of the dog and capable of giving the required propulsion during movement.
    • Thigh: Its length is 1/3 from the height to the cross and its obliqueness is about 60 ยฐ. Broad with thick muscles, prominent and clearly marked. Thigh bone and hip bone (femur and coxal) they form an angle of 90 ยฐ.
    • Knee: The femoro-tibial angle is about 110 ยฐ -115 ยฐ.
    • Leg: The length is slightly less than that of the thigh and of an obliqueness of 50 ยฐ -55 ยฐ, with a strong bone structure and well visible muscles.
    • Hock: The tibio-tarsal joint forms an angle of 140 ยฐ โ€“ 145 ยฐ.
    • Metatarsus: Strong and slim, almost cylindrical in shape, perfectly straight and parallel and quite low.
    • Hind feet: Smaller than the previous ones, round with well-joined fingers. Dry pads, hard and pigmented. The nails are strong, curved and dark colored.

    Movement:

    It is a typical characteristic of the breed. Movement is feline type, like the steps of a lion. It is slow and also resembles that of a bear. The jog is characterized by a strong push from the rear and a good extension of the front. The dog rarely gallops; the usual gait is walking and jogging. Ambition is tolerated.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Thick, abundant and loose throughout the body, especially on the head, where it forms numerous folds and wrinkles, and at the bottom of the neck where it forms a double dewlap. Never in abundance to interfere with the health and well-being of dogs.

    Fur: short, hard and bushy, the same length everywhere. Uniform length of 1,5 maximum cm. Must not show any trace of long hair.

    Color: Gray colors are preferred, leaden gray and black, although also brown, reddish and reddish rose, that sometimes have small white spots on the sill and on the fingertips. All colors can be brindle. Hazelnut tones accepted, soft gray and isabella.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • Males: 65-75 cm..
    • females: 60-68 cm..

    Weight:

    • Males: 60-70 kg.
    • females: 50-60 kg.


    Fouls:

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

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Pronounced undershot.
  • Tail size too high.
  • Size greater or less than the allowed limits.

    • FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Accentuated convergence or divergence of the cranial-facial axes.
  • Upper line of the snout concave or convex or very aquiline (roman nose).
  • Total depigmentation of the trua.
  • Upper prognathism.
  • Entropion / ectropion.
  • Eyes gazeos, total depigmentation of both edges of the eyelids; strabismus.
  • Absence of wrinkles, creases and double chin.
  • Absence of congenital or artificial glue.
  • Extensive white spots; white marks on the head.


    • 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 breeding

    • TRANSLATION: Mrs. Brรญgida Nestler. Official language: IN.

    Technical direction: SR. Miguel Angel Martinez.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Mastino Napoletano Italian (English).
    2. Mรขtin de Naples, Napolitain (French).
    3. Neapolitanischer Mastiff (German).
    4. Mastino napoletano, Neapolitan mastiff (Portuguese).
    5. Mastรญn napolitano (espaรฑol).

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    Shar Pei
    China FCI 309 - Molossoid - Dogo

    Origin: China
    Character: Independent and guardian
    Weight: 18 to 29 Kg
    Height: 48 to 58 cm.
    Life expectancy: 9 - 11 years

    Shar Pei

    The Shar Pei he is affectionate with his owner; he is quite reserved with strangers.

    Content

    History

    Dogs like breed Shar Pei have existed in southern China for centuries, perhaps from the Han dynasty around 200 A.C. Archaeologists have found statues from that period showing a dog similar to the Shar-Pei.. Later evidence includes a 13th century document referring to a wrinkled dog.

    The first Shar-Pei they were farm and working dogs. They watched over property and livestock, they hunted and herded flocks. The Shar-Pei was a guardian of the house otherwise, as well. His purple tongue, shared with another race, the Chow Chow, and their wrinkled skin was believed to ward off evil spirits. In addition to being working dogs, the Shar Pei fighting dogs were also popular. Their loose fur and rough fur made it difficult for the other dog to hold on to them..

    Life has always been hard in China, but for the Shar Pei became very dangerous after the communist takeover in the early 20th century. In the People's Republic of China, Dogs were a symbol of a decadent past and were virtually eliminated in the 1990s. 1950. Only a few remained in rural areas, as well as in Hong Kong (still under British rule at the time) and in Taiwan, plus a few that had been exported to the United States in 1966.

    In 1973, a Hong Kong breeder named Matgo Law appealed to Western dog aficionados to help save the breed, it was on the verge of extinction. The unusual wrinkled dogs sparked enthusiastic interest among Americans and quickly became "the" dog to have.. The Shar Pei were fully recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992. After that first burst of popularity, have achieved a moderate level of interest, they are currently in the position 50, below the post 37 a decade.

    Physical characteristics

    It is a robust dog, solid, compact, shorthair. The head is large in proportion to the body. The skull is wide and flat, and the โ“˜stop, very little pronounced. The forehead and the orbital region are covered with abundant and fine wrinkles that extend downwards forming ; eyes are small, sunken, black or brown color in beige specimens. Ears are very small, equilateral triangle, and high insertion and facing forward, above the eyes. The skin forms folds throughout the body, which is a peculiarity of the breed. The tail is inserted high and its carriage in the shape of a trunk above the back is characteristic., without touching it.

    • Fur: thick, very short and straight, with a very visible hardness.
    • Color: black, brown, leonado, beige and cream.
    • Size: 40 – 51 cm..

    The Chinese line presents fewer wrinkles than the American one. Females are smaller in size than males.

    Character and skills

    The Shar Pei he's a little snobby. He's naturally reserved with people he doesn't know and stays aloof once they're introduced. Extensive socialization at a young age is necessary to prevent it from becoming too territorial or aggressive. Only family members receive the overwhelming devotion of this independent dog., alert and intelligent that watches the world go by in a calm and dignified way.

    One Shar Pei it's quiet in the house. It is a remarkable watchdog and rarely barks unless it is playing. If they hear it, you should go and see what has caught your attention. A short, quick walk meets your exercise needs.

    It is a strong and confident dog that learns fast, so don't put off training. The Shar Pei is independent and strong-willed. Be firm but never harsh or physical with him.. Teach him from the beginning to accept grooming procedures like trimming nails, clean ears and brush teeth. You never want you Shar Pei learn that you can be physically intimidated into stopping these procedures.

    like most dogs, to the Shar Pei He doesn't like to have his feet touched and he doesn't like to have his nails cut. That also applies to other procedures..

    The Shar Pei is a watchdog that has hunted and fought with other dogs. to most of the Shar Pei They do not like the company of other dogs., and are easily excited by aggression. A securely fenced yard will prevent you from conflict with other dogs or trying to expand your territory to include the entire block..

    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. Whatever you want from a Shar Pei, look for one whose parents have nice personalities and who has been well socialized since the puppy's young age.

    Health of the ยซShar Peiยป

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

    The Shar Pei have many health problems, and their owners can develop a close relationship with their vet. Concerns include hip and elbow dysplasia; patella dislocation; Hypothyroidism; eye problems such as entropy, retinal dysplasia and glaucoma, allergies and infections of the skin folds.

    A unique problem is a disease called c fever, a condition in which the dog experiences periodic fevers and its hock joints swell. Accompanying signs may include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and shallow breathing.

    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 must find a reputable breeder who is committed to raising the healthiest animals possible.. Must be able to produce independent certification that the dog's parents (and grandparents, etc.) have been examined for common defects and considered healthy for breeding. That's where health records come in..

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

    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. Keep a Shar Pei with proper weight is one of the easiest ways to extend your life. Make the most of your preventive skills to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

    Care of the ยซShar Peiยป

    Grooming requirements depend on each Shar Pei. Weekly brushing can meet the needs of both the "short-haired" variety and the "brushed" type. (slightly longer), but some Shar Pei of either type can be prone to skin problems. Dogs with skin problems may need a weekly bath and daily brushing.

    All the Shar Pei need regular wrinkle care. Wrinkles should be cleaned with a damp cloth and then dried completely to prevent infection.. Do not oil the skin.

    The Shar Pei they have small ears, tight and triangular that predispose them to chronic ear problems because there is not enough air circulating in the narrow ear canal. Although it is not so easy to clean the ears of a Shar Pei as it is for most races, regular cleaning should be done to help prevent recurrent yeast or bacterial infections.

    Bathe your dog as you like or only when it gets dirty. With the gentle dog shampoos available now, can bathe a Shar Peiweekly if you wish without damaging your coat.

    The rest is basic care. Trim nails as needed, usually every few weeks. Brush your teeth for general good health and fresh breath.

    Characteristics "Shar Pei"

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

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    Images "Shar Pei"

    Photos:

    1 – This is a typical photo of a bone mouth traditional Shar-Pei. CH Dali Pinky, Hong Kong Kennel Club Champion by No machine-readable author provided. Inuyasya1106 assumed (based on copyright claims). / Public domain
    2 – Shar_Pei_female_of_7_months._Chinese_line by Mcarrillo / CC BY-SA
    3 – Shar Pei by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1267570
    4 – Shar Pei by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1169173

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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 – Non-Sporting โ“˜
    • – ANKC – Group 7 (Non-Sporting) โ“˜
    • – CKC – Group 6 – Non-Sporting โ“˜
    • – โ€‹KC – Utility dog โ“˜
    • – NZKC – Non-Sporting โ“˜
    • – UKC – Northern Breed โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Shar Pei"

    Origin:
    China

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    14.04.1999

    Use:

    Hunting and guard dog.



    General appearance:

    This is a medium-sized dog, Active, compact, square, short loin. Wrinkles of the skull and cross, Its small ears and hippo-like snout give it a unique appearance.. Males are more robust than females.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: HeightShar Pei, from the cross to the ground, is approximately equal to the length of the body, from the tip of the shoulder to the tip of the buttock, especially in males.

    The length of the nose to the naso-frontal depression is approximately equal to that of the naso-frontal depression to the occiput.



    Behavior / temperament:

    This is a calm animal, independent, loyal and affectionate with his family.

    Head:

    It's rather big, in proportion with the body. Wrinkles that form on the forehead and cheeks extend downward to form the double chin.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Flat and spacious.
    • Depression links (Stop): Moderate.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: It is great, wide, preferably black, but any other color that harmonizes with the coat color is allowed. The nostrils are wide open.
    • Snout: It is characteristic of the breed. Width, from the root to the tip of the nose, no sign of decline. The lips and the upper part of the muzzle are very full. The presence of a bulge in the nose is allowed.
    • Mouth: Language, the palate, the gums and lips are preferably bluish black. Pink spotted tongue allowed. Solid pink tongue is considered highly inappropriate. In dogs with diluted colored fur, the tongue is solid lavender.
    • Jaws / Teeth: The jaws are strong, with a perfect scissor joint (The upper incisors overlap the lower incisors in close contact and are at right angles to the jaws.). The fleshiness of the lower lip should not be so excessive as to interfere with the function of the jaws..

    EYES: Are dark, almond shaped and frowning look. Lighter color is allowed in dogs with diluted coat. Nor the skin around the eyes, nor the folds, nor the hair, must impede normal function of the eyeball or eyelid. Any indication of irritation of the eyeball, the conjunctiva or the eyelids is considered highly undesirable. There must be no presence of entropion.

    EARS: Very small, rather thick, equilateral triangular shape. The tips are slightly rounded. High implementation, with the tips pointed towards the eyes. Present well forward over the eyes; they are well separated and well attached to the skull. Erect ears are highly undesirable.

    Neck:

    Medium length, strong, well implanted in the shoulders. Loose skin under the neck should not be excessive.

    Body:

    The presence of body skin folds in adult dogs is considered highly undesirable, except at the cross and at the tail, where the folds must be moderate.

    • top line: Descend slightly behind the cross, then he stands up a little on his back.
    • Back: Short and strong.
    • Pork loin: Short, width, slightly arched.
    • Rump: Rather flat.
    • Breast : Broad and deep; the sternum region reaches the elbow. bottom line: Rises slightly below the back.

    Tail:

    Thick and round at the base; gradually thin to a fine point. Well established, a distinctive feature of the breed. Can be tall and hunched, carried in a closed curl, hunched over or falling to one side or the other of the back. The absence of tail or the cut tail are highly undesirable.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Straight, of moderate length, for strong bones. There is no presence of wrinkles in the forelimbs.

    • Shoulder: Muscular, well established and inclined.
    • Metacarpus: Slightly sloping, strong, รโ€œรหœรโ€˜รลกรหœรโ€ข.
    • Previous feet: Moderate in size, compact; they are not crushed.
      Fingers have strong joints. There is no presence of spurs on the hind feet.

    LATER MEMBERS: They are muscular, strong, moderately angulated. Seen from the back, They are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other.. The presence of wrinkles on the thighs, the legs, the metatarsals, as well as thick skin on the hocks are undesirable.

    • Hocks: Very low.
    • Hind feet: Moderate in size, compact; they are not crushed. Fingers have strong joints. There is no presence of spurs on the hind feet.

    Movement:

    Jogging is the favorite movement. It's free, agile, balanced, with good range in the forelimbs and strong momentum of the hindlimbs. When the dog increases speed, feet tend to converge on a center line. Walking on stilts is undesirable.

    Mantle

    • Fur: It is a distinctive characteristic of the breed: shorthair, tough and piggy. On the trunk, the coat is straight and separated, but in the extremities it is more stuck. There is no presence of an internal layer of hairs. Hair length can vary between 1 to 2,5 cm.. It should never be trimmed.
    • Color: All solid colors, except for the White, are accepted. The tail and back of the thighs are often lighter in color. Darker shading is allowed along the back and on the ears.


    Size and weight:

    • Height to the cross: 44 to 51 cm. (17,5 to 20 inches).


    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:

    • Joint not presented in the form of scissors (as a transitional measure, very light upper prognathism is allowed).
    • Pointed snout.
    • Spots on the tongue (except pink spots).
    • big ears.
    • Low set tail.
    • Coat over 2,5 cm..

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • Flat head front, with pronounced higher prognathism; lower prognathism.
    • Solid pink tongue.
    • Inner bent lower lip, preventing the bite.
    • Round and bulging eyes; entropion or ectropion.
    • Skin, folds or hair that impede normal eye function.
    • erect ears.
    • Absence of tail or tail short of birth.
    • Presence of thick folds of skin on the trunk and extremities (except at the cross and the tail).
    • Non-solid color (albino, striped, with patches, with stains, black and fire color, chair-shaped coloring).

    WARNING: Any artificial physical alteration made to theShar Pei (especially on the lips and eyelids) eliminate the dog from competition.



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

      TRANSLATION: IRIS Carrillo (Federation of Puerto Rico). Official language: IN.
      Revision: SR. Jorge Nallem.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Cantonese Shar-Pei (English).
    2. Shar-peรฏ, sharpeรฏ (French).
    3. Shar-Pei (German).
    4. Shar-pei (Portuguese).
    5. Sharpei (espaรฑol).

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    Spanish dogo
    Espaรฑa Molosoide

    Origin: Spain
    Character: Brave
    Weight: Of 45 to 50 kg.
    Height: Of 58 to 61 cm.,
    Life expectancy: 11 โ€“ 14 years

    Dogo Espaรฑol

    The Spanish dogo He has the instinct of guard and defense still preserving the hunting instinct and dam;

    Content

    History ยซSpanish Dogeยป

    Presa dogs entered the Iberian Peninsula accompanying barbarian tribes back in the 4th century; Swabians, Vandals and Alans they were guarding their livestock and transhumant with this type of dog camps.

    Throughout history these animals have been used in different functions with a common denominator; his instinct for hunting and dam as a tool at the service of hunting; management of livestock; guardianship and custody of properties; dog of war; etc.

    Kings, feudal lords, mercenaries, butchers, livestock, and even bullfighting, make these lineages a very important reference in the history of our country, reaching its peak during the period called "Spanish romanticism". The historical references are so numerous as diverse. Depending on their morphological characteristics, they would be used for some purposes or others.; the lightest and most runner type dogs were used for hunting big game, and the most corpulent and big-headed were used in tasks that required more power or stopping force than resistance. Where, how and when it begins to be systematically selected towards one or another trend and under one or another name is something difficult to decipher. Then there was talk of "types" -the concept of race is much more modern in canine matters-; and under that concept of "type" different morphologies coexisted with certain common features. The most generic denominations of this "type" have been "Alanos"; "dams";โ€œdogosโ€; โ€œbull dogsโ€; โ€œalan butchersโ€; โ€œboringโ€; etc.

    Sometimes referring to specific differential features called them in one way or another, and other times of generically under the same concept to different varieties. A current "taxonomic" classification of these dogs according to historical references, it would be an anachronism of difficult zootechnical solution.
    We find centuries-old descriptions โ€“such as the one in the โ€œLibro de la Monterรญaโ€- that under the same concept of "Alano" puts the light type for hunting, mentioning another heavier variety for grabbing cattle.

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    But we also find arguments and references that support morphological and functional differences between these "dams"; see the description of "Dogo" by the Royal Academy of the language Edition of the 20th century; The distinction by the Royal Canine society of Spain in 1911 between โ€œpresa espaรฑolโ€ in its facet of guard and utility and the โ€œAlanoโ€ in the group of trail and monterรญa; the medal with the inscription โ€œDogo de Burgosโ€ of the year 1625 ; documented deliveries of indigenous British Bulldogs and Italians, etc.

    So, far from scrutinizing on etymological or linguistic issues that are not exempt from ambiguities on occasions, We focus on the constructive process, that is none other that history with all its variability of types reconciled, with the present reality of the concept โ€œraceโ€, which requires adjustment to more defined patterns.

    Under this purpose is born the project for the recovery of the Spanish dogo; which would encompass the heaviest and most corpulent type of Alano or prey on our peninsula.

    Why unify under the name of "Dogoโ€? It was to use a name that meet a series of requirements:

      1. Having historic endorsement in number and significance of reference
      2. Generic name and identifiable with these morphologies
      3. Avoid controversial connotations related to endangerment
      4. Avoid localisms or allusion to obsolete or too restrictive functions

    The result of all this is the denomination of โ€œDogoโ€ is the one that best encompasses the concept of โ€œmolosser Iberianโ€.

    We have the definition ofDogoโ€ by the Royal Academy of the language; our Dogos influenced directly or indirectly the rest of related breeds; There are manifests from the Crown of Aragon for sending Spanish Dogos to Naples; The Governor of Cuba refers to the delivery of "Spanish prisoners" to the British Army for the control of maroons; they exported extensively to England; in Germany they recreated the extinct "bullesbeizer" through the Boxer by crossing a bulldog with a female prey named "Flora" of clear Hispanic descent; It is enough to look at the first Boxers from the end of the 19th century to see the resemblance between the German breed of that period and our native rustic flatbacks..
    The number of references is countless.

    • 2. Origins of the recovery process of the Spanish dogo

    In the Decade of the 80, With the beginning of the recovery of the Alano, the existence of different typologies and trends is already contemplated.. Then the terms "type" were used, livestock line or trendโ€ Vs โ€œhunter typeโ€ as a differential label.

    The merger of "Alans or dams" with dogs "villainsโ€ of the land, -light herding dogs and lupoid cut โ€“ gave a versatile hybrid that retained the atavism of the gripping dogs, but with the spark and resistance of the shepherds. Hence the "Villain of the Encartacionesโ€, a derivative of the Alano in its lightest version.

    The Spanish Alano standardizes by orienting its selection towards an intermediate type. The process concludes with the official recognition of the breed in the year 2003 on the part of the Royal Canine Society of Spain.

    In short the basic trends on a bipolar scale we find the following picture:

      1ยบ/ On the one hand light morphology of more running and unloaded structures;

      2ยบ/ At the opposite pole, the most corpulent and brachycephalic types;

      3ยบ/ And between both extremes, a majority and consolidated intermediate type.

    The types "corridorโ€ e โ€œintermediateโ€ would be represented by โ€œVillainsโ€ y โ€œAlansโ€ respectively; leaving uncovered the most molosser niche of the scale.

    It was fair to detach for the first time since the beginning of the last century our "most corpulent prey" from their alan matrix, and do it not under the constraint that prints a "trend", But reconciling the idiosyncrasies of this type with the concept of current race. Any trend that takes body and prominence is likely to empower low-status of race; It is just a matter that under the right circumstances: having genetic material; references historical; and above all with a coordinated group willing to redirect selection facilitate this work.

    With the recovery of the Alano the tribute that the extreme types would pay was foreseeable; marginalized to a purely testimonial presence in directly proportional relationship to the fixing of the intermediate alano. Under this panorama our last redoubts of โ€œDogosโ€ would be doomed to extinction as a potential breed or in the best of cases relegated to trend within the moderation imposed by the Alano standard.

    Fortunately, individuals of this type continued to be born in the litters of Alans. We have continued to use some breeders as players occasionally, and if only it were looking for complementarity, those genes are still there. Other breeders โ€“special mention to Francisco Rincon– they have had the courage not only to continue using Alans in this trend, but do so looking for fix this type rather than complement it. Thanks to this, the recovery project of the โ€œSpanish dogoโ€ based on the genetic base of the โ€œAlano" is a reality.

    Physical characteristics

    One of the most controversial issues in mapping out the path and targets in selection, It is to be clear where it started and where we are going; define that niche is covered with this project, and do it with its own identity, trying to converge as little as possible with the rest of related breeds. Our Dogo would fall between the molossians of arenas and the molosoides group.

    More related with our races Spanish dogo indigenous, both by type and by junction, they would be the Dogo Canario; the Alan Spanish; the Majorca Mastiff; the Dogue de Bordeaux; the Cane Corso; and the Bullmasfiff.

    Based on a thorough differential analysis of our standard project, We have our niche secured connection all them. Of echo, There is greater overlap between many terriers; bracoides; shepherds and Nordics โ€“ to name a few families- to enter our Spanish dogo and the rest of related.

    To see clearly where lie these differences, -others such as expression and typicity are more difficult to quantify- We took the average values of each racial pattern and vein results with our Spanish dogo. We will look at an example, that where could have some overlap in weight, There will be no size, or where any size won't be it in proportions; not to mention in expression and typicity although not easily described values.

    To this end we present the attached table offering average in those easier to obtain parameters values: adding maximum and minimum thresholds and dividing by two we get average weights and sizes of each standard. We do so only in males by simplifying data and observe such differences at a glance quickly.

    Related breeds Spanish Mastiff

    Delving into these differences, other variables โ€“such as craniofacial lines; body perimeters such as head and chest; proportion of muzzle to skull; eye color; etc.,- They come to make our niche even clearer and they do so without entering into a conflict of competence with respect to the rest of the related breeds..

    Breed standard
    SPANISH DOGO RACIAL PATTERN

    Racial pattern

    HISTORICAL REVIEWS:

    During the period between the end of the s. IV and the 5th century, the alano village will occupy large areas of southern Europe, among others the Iberian Peninsula. This town is made accompanied by their dogs of prey, which are mixed with the powerful dogs brought to the peninsula by Phoenicians and Romans, mainly.

    Crossbreeding that gives rise to what would later be called Dogo, Dam or flat Spanish among other synonyms. His name is mainly due to their excellent qualities in the management and control of the cattle of bravo and semi-bravo type, native of the Iberian Peninsula.
    Later, the emergence of bullfighting, would make these play a prominent role in the same, in the so-called luck of dogs, until the beginning of the 20th century.

    As well, for its excellent qualities for the defence and guard, would be used as a war dog, being very appreciated by soldiers of other Nations, especially for the control of rebels in the Americas.

    GENERAL APPEARANCE:

    Molosser type, moderately brevilineo, very strong, rustic and endowed with tremendous power.
    Back straight and compact. It presents a notable sexual dimorphism, males showing a cranial region more developed and a stronger type. Medium to large-sized, brachycephalic, It has a robust structure as a whole, Compact and powerful.

    TEMPERAMENT:

    Sweet and affable character with the family. Tireless worker and multifaceted.
    Very attentive and especially gifted for the guardian, Defense, management and control of cattle. Easy management and education. He seems very sure of himself.

    HEAD:

    Brachycephalic, head strong and powerful.

    REGION CRANEAL:

    Slightly convex skull, square, wide and very strong. of medium width, always in harmony with the rest of the body. Slightly converging skull-facial lines. Well pointed front Groove. highly developed temporal muscles. The zygomatic arches, superciliary, as well as the temporal bones, They show a high development. The skin is smooth, without wrinkles. Very marked stop.

    FACIAL REGION (FACE):

      – Truffle: Pigmented black and complete. Large and wide holes.
      Snout: It is a square, strong, occupying the 34% the total length of the skull, admitting a deviation of the 2%. Light folds are supported.
      – Lips: thick and well Pigmented; desirable that they do not hang up too.
      – jaws and teeth: they must be very powerful. The wide enough to permit a correct insertion of dental. Preferably complete (42 parts). The teeth are not visible with the mouth closed. Canine blunt, short, wide and well separated. Is supported as the Scissor bite, Clip, reverse scissor, as well as a slight prognathism that does not exceed 0.5cm. Well developed JAWS.
      – Eyes: medium-sized, almond and separate. From dark Hazel to amber and yellow. Adhered, well pigmented eyelid. Frank gaze and front. With no apparent conjunctiva and little white.
      – Ears: medium-high insertion. Preferably folded over the face and slightly rounded at the bottom. Medium to small size.

    NECK:

    Well muscled, slightly arched and of medium length. Allowed light folds in the jowl area. Crushing it slightly from the shoulders to the head.

    BODY:

      – Cross: well marked, average implementation and descended toward the back.
      – Back: medium, flat and well developed.
      – Pork loin: short, broad, strong and convex.
      – Rump: slightly downed. It is short, wide and well developed.
      – Breast : width, deep, very strong and developed. Slightly cylindrical ribs. Profile down to the elbow. chest circumference, at its widest part must exceed at least one 25% the height at the withers.
      – Abdomen: moderately withdrawn.
      – Tail: average insertion. Great thick at its base is tuned toward aims it, not to exceed the Hock. It is not wound on the tip.

    FORELIMBS:

      – Shoulder: strong, with prominent muscles. Slightly oblique.
      – Arms: good muscular, Plumb and separate.
      – Elbows: neither returned to the outside or very attached to the chest.
      – forearms: good muscular, straight and with good bone.
      – Previous feet: rounded, made of strong fingers that reinforce the appearance of big cats.

    HINDQUARTERS:

    Strong and properly angled.

      – Thighs: apparent and very developed.
      – Hocks: short, vigorous and moderate-angle. RAM does not present.
      – Hind feet: rounded, slightly longer than the previous ones and fat fingers.

    MOVEMENT:

    The typical gait of the breed is the trot.. This is shown effortlessly, fluid and agile.
    The back is at the same level, parallel to the direction of motion. The head tends to be low. Explosive Gallop.

    SKIN:

    Thick and attached except in the neck, It is somewhat more lax.

    COAT:

      – Fur: moderately short (never satin), dense, acrid, There may be a light Undercoat. The hair should reinforce the rustic appearance of the individual.
      – Color: Griffon and barcinos or Brindle in all its varieties; alobados; carbonates or Chair; black and Brindle; black and fawn and peeps. With or without mask.

    SIZE AND WEIGHT:

      – Height at the withers: males from 61cm to 66cm, females of 58cm to 63 cm.. Supported a tolerance of 2cm at the top.
      – Weight: males between 45 and 53 kgr, females between 40 and 47 kgr. Supported a tolerance of 3 kgr.
      – Weight and height must go in harmony:
      – IPT (average weight height index) in males = 49 kgs / 63,5 cms = 0โ€™77
      – Females average IPT = 43,5 kgs / 60,5 cms = 0โ€™72
      – racial mean IPT = 0.745
      – ILA (height/length ratio) mean in males = height/length = 0.92 (a 8% longer than high).

    FAULTS:

    Any deviation from the above criteria should be considered absence and severity of this is considered to the degree of deviation to the standard.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

      – Shyness.
      – Unjustified aggression.
      – Muzzle too short or too long.
      – Overload.
      – descending dorsal line.
      – Lack of two premolars.

    MISS PLAYOFFS:

      – Deafness.
      – albinism, lack of pigmentation.
      – Cryptorchidism or monorquidismo.
      – Lack of four premolars.
      – Mandibular torque.
      – Long hair.
      – amputated tail.

    Character and abilities of the ยซSpanish Dogoยป

    The historical evidence make it clear that we have a purely functional breed. We have already referred to some of the work that played these dogs; in bullfighting for the luck of โ€œdogs the bullโ€; for management of livestock and hunting; as dog's force to the dam or grip of cattle; also as a dog guard or defense accompanied the armies. They had great prominence in America during the colonial period for the control of Maroons and the birth of much of the functional races of that continent: Cimarrรณn Uruguayo; Fila Brasileiro; cordovan fighting dog and rear dogo argentine; antique American Bulldogss; dams of the Caribbean; etc.

    While it is true that society evolves and the times are changing, It is not less true that the potential of this group can bring much as working dog. We want that the Spanish dogo still a dog's working to the extent of their possibilities; obviously not to compete with pastors in agility or mondioring not with villains in a half marathon; the limitations will be marked by their own morphological characteristics. But some minimal tests aimed at evaluating parameters related to power can be outlined.; arrojo and safety; meet minimum requirements in terms of physical potential; everything is a matter of to agree according to the reality of the project.

    Obviously if demand parameters that agility and resistance prevail, we would fall into the error of converging towards lighter typologies, hence how complicated it is sometimes to draw guidelines in this regard. It is not comparing ourselves to other breeds, fate of squeezing the maximum potential of our. If we have something clear who decided to give shape to this project, is that we do not want that our Spanish dogodo not become a mere pretty โ€œshowcaseโ€ just to recreate the reminiscences of the old bulldogs. These dogs must continue to be able to meet certain requirements and do so with the solvency appropriate to their morphology..

    I have always defended the individual initiative of each owner, each breeder; the selection and therefore evolution or a breed standardization, It does not necessarily imply a collective effort of all and each of the owners and breeders; It is enough to encourage those who wish to engage one degree more do so and facilitate the improvement of the rest. It is not so much a question of obligation and requirement, but to motivate those who want to use their energies in the improvement of the breed through its functional aspect.

    With a small group of fans "motivated" in this sense and working good dogs for the benefit of the community, there must be tangible results in the medium-long term that allow us to differentiate ourselves from other groups of a similar nature, but which have become mere exaggerated showcases of what they were. To minimize the danger of this "deterioration" -understood as such the reduction of its ancestral benefits in favor of spectacularity without more-, the breed Club can play an important role in this regard.

    It is possible to negotiate at the club level with veterinary clinics that allow significant discounts to members in the management of health control parameters (plates of hips and elbows dysplasia; hemivertebrae; heart tests; etc.); even subsidize club as part of these costs; establish ranking of specimens recommended by the club for breeding; designing tests of work; etc. It's all about go mapping objectives and study feasibility of each.

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    โ€œSpanish Bulldogโ€ videos

    Alternative names of the ยซSpanish Dogoยป:

    • span class =ยปno_translatelateยป>PRESA, BORING, BULLS DOG, ALANO LIVESTOCK
    • Among the Group of the molossians arenas and molosoides.

    Sources:

    • Dogo-espanol national Club
    • www.lostarantos.net
    • www.lostercios.org
    • dogoespanol.blogspot.com.es/

    Images:

    • (1),(2),(3),(4),(5),(7),(8),(9),(10) – Spanish Doge ยซLos Terciosยป (Photos)
    • (6) – ROMERO DE LOS TARANTOS – Los Tarantos
    • (11),(12),(13) – Spanish Mastiff national Club (Photos)
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