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Affenpinscher
Germany FCI 186 - Pinscher and schnauzer type

Origin: Germany
Character: Curious
Weight: 2,9 to 6,0 kg
Height: 23 to 30 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years

Activos, adventurous, curious and stubborns, but also cheerful and playful.

Affenpinscher

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Characteristics "Affenpinscher"

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

Type dogs Affenpinscher They are known since about 1600, years. At that time, they were somewhat bigger. Images Affenpinscher set in sixteenth-century German paintings

It's name derives from the German Affe (monkey). The race is ancient and prior to the Griffon Bruxellois and Miniature Schnauzer.

The race was created to be a buzzard, working to eliminate rodents from kitchens, barns and stables.

The first draft of the standard is from 1908 and it is not until the year 1913 when the first official standard is recognized.

Did you know??

Sometime in the 18th or early 19th century, someone had the brilliant idea to raise the Affenpinscher in reduced size, allowing him to become a popular pet by becoming a companion to the ladies.

Physical Characteristics of the Affenpinscher

One Affenpinscher, generally, weights from 2,9 to 6,0 kg and measures of 23 to 30 centimeters tall. It has hard and rough hair, which make him look like a monkey (hence its name, because Affe means monkey in german). Its coat is coarse on the head and shoulders forming a mane, with a lower layer on the front and rear quarters.

The FCI and KC of breed standards, specifies that the layer of hair should be black, but the AKC also allows other colors like gray, Silver, black and tan, and beige (a mixture of Brown, black and white red hairs); other clubs have their own lists of acceptable colors, but black is preferential.

Character and skills

They have a character other than what we associate with Terrier. They differ from Terrier how they tend to get along with other dogs and pets. They are active, adventurous, curious and stubborns, but also cheerful and playful. Because they are affectionates with the family members, the protection is a must to whom they love. It is necessary that, they have a clear education, coherent, if not, you can be very difficult. The training must be varied because the dog can get bored easily.

The Affenpinschers they are somewhat territorial when it comes to their toys and food, That's the reason they are not recommended for younger children. This dog is very quiet, but it can become very aggressive if it feels attacked or threatened and does not show fear towards any aggressor.

Their life expectancy is around twelve years , is a typical life cycle of a purebred dog, but slightly shorter than most breeds its size.

Observations

During moulting it lost much hair, so it is advisable to a good brushed daily and a good diet. The better the quality of the best food will be the State of the fur of your dog. A diet low in fat, salts, iodine, Vitamin B, will result in dryness and hair loss.

The Affenpinscher it is a delicate dog that often suffers from intestinal problems.

Affenpinscher Health

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

The monkeys it is a fairly healthy small breed, but individual dogs can develop orthopedic problems like dislocated kneecaps, a common knee condition in small dogs. Affen are also prone to skin conditions that can lead to flank hair loss..

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

Don't fall for the lies of a bad breeder. If the breeder tells you that you do not need to do these tests because you have never had problems in your lines, Your dogs have been "vet checked", or any of the other excuses bad breeders give for skimping on genetic testing of their dogs, leave immediately.

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 Affenpinscher 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.

Affenpinscher care

The Affenpinscher has a wiry coat that can be rough or smooth, But the words "smooth" and "rough" can be misleading. Rough-coated dogs have slightly softer textured hair and a heavier coat.. Some Affen they have fur that falls somewhere in between. Whatever type of coat you have, the typical monkeys looks clean but a little hairy. You can be sure it will have leaves and twigs in its fur after being outdoors., so you need regular grooming to maintain your appearance.

The tools you will need are a brush, a stainless steel comb, a cutter, blunt-ended scissors and scissors to reduce thickness. Remove dead hairs, called "peeling" the coat, is part of the package when you live with a monkeys.

The rest is basic care. Trim nails as needed, usually every few weeks. Small breeds are prone to periodontal disease, so brush your teeth often for general good health and fresh breath.

Questions about the โ€œAffenpinscherโ€ dog breed

  1. How long does an Affenpinscher live??

    Affenpinschers generally live off 12 to 14 years.

  2. How much does an Affenpinscher puppy cost??

    The price of a puppy Affenpinscher can vary according to the country, The breeder's reputation, The dog lineage and if it is intended for exhibitions or as a pet. Here you have an approximate range:

    – Europe: Among 1.500 and 3.000 EUR.

    – North America: Among 1.800 and 3.500 $.

    – South America: Among 1.500 and 2.500 $ (Depending on the country).

    – Asia: Among 2.000 and 4.000 $ (In countries like Japan or South Korea).

    – Oceania: Among 2.500 and 4.500 Australian dollars.

  3. Are Affenpinschers good companion dogs??

    Yes, Affenpinschers make excellent companion dogs due to their loyalty, affection and lively personality.

  4. Are Affenpinschers easy to train?

    Although they are smart, Affenpinschers can be stubborn and difficult to train. Early socialization and consistent training are important.

  5. Do Affenpinschers need a lot of exercise??

    Although they are not as active as some larger breeds, Affenpinschers still need a moderate amount of daily exercise to stay healthy and happy.

  6. Are Affenpinschers hypoallergenic dogs??

    No, Affenpinschers are not considered hypoallergenic. They still produce dandruff and hair, which can trigger allergies in some people.

  7. Are Affenpinschers aggressive dogs??

    They are not naturally aggressive, but they can show territorial and defense behaviors. Proper socialization and training are important to prevent any aggression.

  8. Are Affenpinschers good with children??

    Yes, Affenpinschers can be good with children as long as they are properly socialized from an early age and taught to safely interact with children.

  9. Do Affenpinschers lose a lot of hair??

    No, Affenpinschers don't shed as much hair as some other breeds, but they still need regular coat care.

  10. Do Affenpinschers need to be shaved or clipped?

    It is not necessary to shave or cut the coat of an Affenpinscher, but they do need regular coat grooming to keep it clean and tangle free.

  11. Are Affenpinschers prone to health problems??

    like any breed of dog, Affenpinschers can be prone to certain health problems, such as eye and heart problems. It is important to buy a puppy from a responsible breeder who performs health tests on their dogs..

  12. Are Affenpinschers good apartment dogs??

    Yes, Affenpinschers can adapt well to apartment life as long as they get plenty of daily exercise and are properly socialized.

  13. Do Affenpinschers bark a lot??

    Yes, Affenpinschers can be vocal and bark quite a bit. Obedience training and early socialization are important to prevent excessively noisy behaviors.

  14. Do Affenpinschers need special coat care??

    Yes, Affenpinschers need regular coat grooming to keep it clean and tangle free. This includes brushing their rough, rough coat at least twice a week and trimming their fur around their eyes and mouth to prevent irritation..

  15. Do Affenpinschers get along with other dogs and pets??

    Affenpinschers can be territorial and wary of other dogs and pets., so early socialization and gradual introduction are important to establish positive relationships with other animals. But, with proper socialization, they can get along with other dogs and pets in the household.

  16. Are Affenpinschers a suitable breed for first time owners??

    Affenpinschers can be a good choice for first-time owners if they are willing to put the time and effort into their training and socialization.. But, due to his stubborn and energetic personality, may not be the best choice for all first-time owners. It is important to do your research on the breed and speak to a breeder or dog professional before making a decision..

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

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

FCI breed standard "Affenpinscher"

Origin:
Germany

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
26.03.2009

Use:

Pet and home dog.



General appearance:

The Affenpinscher is small, Compact and rough hair, with appearance of monkey face.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : The construction should as much as possible appear square in relation to body length and the height to the cross.



Behavior / temperament:

Intrepid, vigilant, stubborn, fell, sometimes with an effervescent character. It is quite a pleasant dog for the family.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull: Rather spherical to elongated, altogether not too heavy, vaulted upward, with a forehead macada.
  • Depression links (stop) : Clearly marked.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Round, full and black. Well open nostrils.
  • Snout: Short, straight (not respingado up).  The nasal helm is straight.
  • Belfos: Firmly supported to the jaws, the lips are black.
  • Jaws/Teeth: Complete bite, (42 clean and white teeth), the maxillary lower ahead of the upper jaw and curves gently upwards. The incisors in a healthy bite are as regularly set as possible in the form of a slightly rounded line. Canines and incisors should not be seen with the mouth closed ; Even less should the Affenpinscher show its tongue with its muzzle closed. The lack of two PM1, PM2 or PM3 also combined lack of two dental pieces of these teeth, they must be tolerated.
  • Eyes: dark, rather round and full, black and sticky eyelids. They are surrounded by a Crown of coarsely hairy.
  • Ears: High implementation, carried symmetrically rotated forward, โ€œVโ€ shaped, the internal edges of the ears lie against the head. In the case of erect ears, they are small, equal-sized upright, and carried vertically as possible.

Neck:

The neck is straight, the neck is rather short, strongly implanted, powerful ; the skin of the throat is firmly tight and wrinkle-free.

Body:

  • top line:  From Withers towards rear in a soft downward inclination, approximately in the form of a straight line.
  • Cross: It is the highest point of the top line.
  • Back: Strong, short, firm
  • Pork loin: Short, strong. The distance from the last rib to the hip is short so that the dog is compact.
  • Rump: Short, slightly rounded, It happens imperceptibly by the insertion of the tail.
  • Breast : Just flattened on the sides, moderately wide, descends beyond elbows.
  • bottom line: The bottom and top lines run almost parallel. Moderately raised belly.

Tail:

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

Tips

 PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Robust forelimbs, straight, parallel and not too together.

  • Shoulder: Well muscled. The scapula is long, inclined (approximately 45ยบ), flat and well glued.
  • Arm: Well on the body, strong and muscular.
  • Elbow: Well positioned, drawn out inwards or not.
  • Forearm: Strongly developed and straight from all sides which you look at it.
  • Carpo: Firm and strong.
  • Metacarpus: Seen from the front straight ; profile feels a slight tilt in relation to the floor ; strongly developed and muscular.
  • Front feet: Short and round, fingers together and arched (cat feet), strong pads, black short nails and strong.

LATER MEMBERS: Seen in profile with a slight slant, moderately angulated. Seen from behind are parallel.

  • Thigh: Strongly muscled, width
  • Knee: Must not be turned neither inward nor outward
  • Leg: Long and strong
  • Hock: Moderately angled
  • Metatarsus: Perpendicular to the ground
  • Rear feet: A little longer than the front ; the fingers are arched and together ; nails short, black.

Movement:

Loose and fluid, with short, quick steps, with moderate push back. Seen from front and back straight and parallel.

Mantle

  • SKIN : Firm throughout the body.

COAT

  • HAIR: The hair of the body should be hard and tight. The head has a typical decoration in the form of bushy eyebrows like rays that surround the eyes forming a crown., the imposing beard, The crest on the head and the hair on the cheeks. The hair of the head should be as far as possible hard, straight and perpendicular to the skin implementation, as Ray. These are the essential characteristics that give the Affenpinscher the monkey look.
  • COLOR: Pure black with NAP internal black.


Size and weight:

SIZE AND WEIGHT

  •  Height to the cross:  Males and females : of 25 until 30 cm..
  •  Weight: Males and females :  of 4 until 6 kg.


Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

 In particular :

  • Heavy or light appearance, outdoor or patilargos.
  • light eyes.
  • Inclusion of low or very long ears, ears worn different from each other. Floating ears.
  • Too long back, collected or soft.
  • Encarpado back.
  • fallen group.
  • Inclusion of tail rotated toward the head.
  • Back excessively angled and rear of barrel.
  • Long feet.
  • Short hair, soft, wavy, in fringe, silky, white or stained.
  • 1 cm.. above the upper limit or 1 cm.. below the lower limit.

SERIOUS FAULTS

  • Lack of type in the expression of sex (for example male female).
  • Very lightweight bones.
  • Snout Griffon curved upward type, long snout.
  • Exaggerated lower prognathism, bite clamp.
  • Wiggly eyes.
  • Elbows rotated out.
  • Hocks rotated inwards.
  • deviation between 1 cm and 2 cm above the upper limit or below the lower height limit.

MISS PLAYOFFS

  • Aggressive or fearful dog.
  • Any deformity.
  • Lack of racial characteristics.
  • Miss runner in each region as construction defects, hair and color.
  • More than 2 cm above or below the upper and lower limit measurements.

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



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

TRANSLATION : Lucas Rodriguez Bazzurro.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Affen, Affie, Monkey Dog (English).
2. Affenpinscher (French).
3. Affenpinscher (German).
4. Affenpinscher (Portuguese).
5. Perro Mono, Affenpinscher (espaรฑol).

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Kromfohrlander
Germany FCI 192 . Kromfohrlander

Origin: Germany
Character: Friendly and partner
Weight: 10 and 14 Kg
Height: 38 and 46 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

Kromfohrlander

The Kromfohrlander (nicknamed countries or Krom) It is a breed of companion dog originating in Germany..

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History

The Kromfohrlander it is a modern breed, born of the intervention of the United States in Germany after World War II. The exact story varies. A story tells that the founding dog of the breed, Peter, was a scruffy canine mascot that was found by American troops in northern France. Your ancestry could be a mix of Grand basset griffon vendรฉen and Fox Terrier (wire).

Somehow, Peter parted ways with the troops, but he was rescued by a woman named Ilse Schleifenbaum. She adopted him, and in the natural course of things, Peter had an affair with Fifi, a Fox Terrier (wire) black and white. Her cubs, Shaggy y Witch, they were very similar to their father in appearance and temperament. Ilse decided that their qualities were worth reproducing and named the dogs "krom fohr." ("crooked groove"), by the local landscape.

Another version of the history of the race is that Peter traveled with the troops and they handed him over to Frau Schleifenbaum. She raised him with her own dog, described as resembling a Fawn Brittany Griffon, producing five litters bearing their father's stamp. Be that as it may, the International Cynological Federation recognized them as a distinct breed in 1955.

The first Kromfohrlander imported to the United States was Button von der Britzer Muhle in 1997. A female followed, Finca vom Kahlharz, in 1999. The United Kennel Club recognized the breed a few years earlier, in 1996, classifying it originally as Terrier, but then reassigning her to companion dog status in 2013. But, was not up 2012 when the Kromfohrlander began to be registered with the Stock Service of the American Kennel Club Foundation (AKC FSS).

Currently, in Germany, a few 200 dogs of Kromfohrlรคnder per year are under the umbrella of the VDH. Faced with the problem of inbreeding, in 2010 the breeding association was founded ProKromfohrlรคnder e.V., you want to systematically counteract with selective crosses and other measures. These may include, the Dansk-Svensk Gรฅrdshund, a very similar Danish-Swedish dog breed provisionally recognized by the FCI, is being crossed to improve the breeding base. Taking into account the history of the breeding of the Kromfohrlรคnder and the physical and psychological characteristics of both breeds of dogs, it seems that it is a good way. By the way, name Kromfohrlรคnder comes from a valley near Siegen, that it's called Krom Fohr = Krumme Furche.

The Kromfohrlรคnder It is one of the newer German dog breeds, practically unknown outside its borders.

Physical characteristics

The Kromfohrlรคnder It is a breed of medium-sized companion dog. . There are two different types of hair: rough hair (Rauhaar) and smooth hair (Glatthaar). This is what the provisions of the standard say about the general appearance. The standard says about the color of the coat:

Basic color white; Light brown markings, reddish brown to very dark brown in the form of spots of different sizes or like a saddle. Black hair ends with brown undercoat are allowed. In the head: light brown spots, reddish brown to dark brown on the cheeks, above the eyes and in the ears. Largely symmetrically subdivided with white markings extending to the forehead or nape (symmetrical mask with glow).

As a result of extreme inbreeding, the dogs in practice became increasingly pale in terms of their brown tones. That is why the Fox Terrier (wire) they crossed in the decade of 1960 to enhance colors. One Kromfohrlรคnder has manageable dimensions, matching her cheerful charisma, friendly and lively .

Weight and height

  • Male size: 38 – 46 cm.
  • female size: 38 – 46 cm.
  • Male weight: 11 – 16 kg
  • female weight: 9 – 14 kg

    • Character and skills

    The Kromfohrlรคnder purebred is an adaptable dog, sensitive and with terrier blood.

    It is a true family dog. He follows her where he can. At the same time, has โ€œonly dogโ€ traits. Within his town there are always one or two people to whom he is especially attached. Especially close friendships can develop here., even intimate, if your humans allow it. So the world is alright for the dog, yes and while these your faithful friends are there. He is faithfully dedicated to them. Without them he is restless and only looks towards the door, when the master or loves her finally arrive.

    With a little good education and guidance, he is a very sociable family dog, who is also very good at living with children. At the same time, he is quite reserved with strangers.

    Some bark very discreetly, others report each movement. Both on the leash and on your own turf, the Kromfohrlรคnder sometimes tends to megalomania. This appears to be an inheritance from the Terrier. Here your caregivers must show clear leadership. Only with the development of your own personality, usually at two years, becomes more relaxed in dealing with the outside world. Another advantage of Kromfohrlรคnder is that he barely has hunting instinct. This makes walks or hikes in nature with him very relaxing.

    Health

    The Kromfohrlander is generally healthy, with a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.

    All dogs have the potential to developgenetic health problems, Like all people, they have the potential to inherit a particular disease. – Do not walk – from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee to their puppies, to tell you that the race is 100 percent healthy and having no known problems or telling you that their puppies are isolated from the main body. home for health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur in their lines..

    Health problems that can be observed in the breed include:

    • Autoimmune thyroiditis (thyroid disease)
    • Cistinuria, a genetic defect that allows the accumulation of cystine, an amino acid, in urine.
    • Epilepsy
    • keratosis, hardening of the footpad caused by an excess of a protein called keratin
    • Patellar luxation, an orthopedic condition that involves the kneecap slipping out of place

    Ask the breeder what problems they have experienced in their lines. Problems like autoimmune thyroiditis may not show up until the dog is middle-aged or older..

    Careful breeders test their breeding dogs for genetic diseases and breed only the healthiest and most attractive specimens., But sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas and a puppy develops one of these diseases despite good breeding practices. Advances in veterinary medicine mean that, in many cases, thedogsthey 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 caused their deaths.

    If a breeder tells you that they do not need to do these tests or that their dogs do not need health certifications because they have never had problems in their lines, that your dogs have been vet checked or you give any other excuse to skimp on genetic testing. dog, walk away immediately.

    Remember that after you have brought a new puppy into your home, has the power to protect you from one of the most common canine health problems: theObesity.Keep a Kromfohrlรคnder at a proper weight is one of the easiest ways to help ensure a healthier dog for life.

    Grooming

    The coat of the Kromfohrlรคnder can be rough or smooth, and each type of coat can vary in length. Wire-haired dogs, or rough fur, they always have beards, which makes them look pretty and scruffy. The hair is thick and rough in texture. Beneath him is a short soft cape.

    Smooth-haired dogs have feathers in their ears, chest and legs and a nice feathered tail. Your body hair can be short or long, and finishes off a short and smooth undercoat.

    The Kromfohrlรคnder lose hair, but not in excess. People who live with dogs say that regular sweeping and vacuuming is enough to keep their fur under control.

    Fur tends to shed dirt easily, and dogs don't usually smell unless they've wallowed in something that smells bad. Bathe them when necessary. Depending on whether a Kromfohrlรคnder spends a lot of time outdoors, as well as in your furniture, that can mean weekly, monthly or quarterly.

    The rest is basic care. Trim your nails every week or two, or when necessary. Brush teeth frequently - with a veterinarian approved pet toothpaste- for general good health and fresh breath.

    Characteristics "Kromfohrlander"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Kromfohrlander" 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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    Affection level โ“˜
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    Home โ“˜
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    Toilet โ“˜
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    Friendly with strangers โ“˜
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    barking โ“˜
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    Health โ“˜
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    Territorial โ“˜
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    Cat friendly โ“˜
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    Intelligence โ“˜
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    Versatility โ“˜
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    Child friendly โ“˜
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    Surveillance โ“˜
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    joy โ“˜
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    Images "Kromfohrlander"

    Photos:
    1 – "Kromfohrlander" by Ellarie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    2 – One "Kromfohrlander", wirehaired subtype, lying on the grass. by Marc Runger, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
    3 – "Kromfohrlander" Dog 2013 Helsinki 13-15/12/2013 by Thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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    Videos "Kromfohrlander"

    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 9: Section 10: Kromfohrlander โ“˜
    • – AKC – Toy โ“˜
    • – UKC – Group 8 – Companion dog โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Kromfohrlander"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    12.10.1998

    Use:

    Toy dog.



    General appearance:

    It is medium size. There are two different varieties that are distinguished by the quality of their fur:
    - Wire-haired.
    - Short hair.

    important proportions: The length of the body is slightly greater than the height at the withers.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Home and companion dog full of brio that adapts easily; is able to learn and is reserved with strangers. His hunting instinct is small. Aggression and shyness are not desirable.

    Head:

    ----

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Slightly rounded, no frontal prominences; front groove barely visible.
    • Depression links (Stop): Well defined.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Medium-sized, with wide open nostrils; preferably pigmented black, although chestnut color is allowed.
    • Snout: The relationship between the length of the muzzle and that of the skull is 1:1. The upper lines of the snout and skull are parallel. Straight nose cane, moderately wide. Seen from the side and from above the muzzle tapers slightly to the tip of the nose.
    • Lips: Glued, not very thick, black pigmented, with the corner closed.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Strong jaws with a regular, full scissor bite (42 teeth according to the dental formula of dogs), That is, the upper incisors closely overlap the lower incisors and the teeth are implanted vertically in the jaws.. Ennpinza bite allowed.
    • Cheeks: Strong muscles, well glued from the lower jaw to the upper jaw and up to the cheekbones.
    • Eyes: Medium-sized, oval, placed obliquely; dark brown, although a moderately light color is allowed.
    • Ears: Set laterally and high, semi-erect with the fold not exceeding the upper line of the skull, triangular in shape with rounded tips; stuck to the head; very mobile, worn according to the mood; slightly floppy ears are acceptable.

    Neck:

    • top line: Oblique up, nape slightly arched.
    • Length: Medium.
    • Form: It is thick, with good muscles until its insertion with the back.
    • Skin: Well stuck, without jowl.


    Body:

    • top line : Somewhat longer than the height of the withers, straight.
    • Cross : Only visible.
    • Back : Robust, dorsal line straight and of medium length.
    • Pork loin : Somewhat narrower than the rib cage, well developed.
    • Rump : Slightly drooping, well muscled.
    • Breast : Moderately wide and deep. The sternum line is at the level of the elbows. Slightly arched ribs, slightly accented foreleg.
    • bottom line : Retracted towards the spine.

    Tail:

    It must not be amputated; average length, features a strong insert; saber tail, but a slightly curled tail is allowed. The hair must correspond to that of the body. At rest hangs with tip slightly bent up; in action carried in the shape of a sickle on the back.

    Tips

    Former members

    • As a whole : Seen from the front they are leaden.
    • Shoulder : With good muscles; medium long scapula, placed obliquely.
    • Arm : Very muscular, forms an angle of approximately 110ยฐ with the scapula.
    • Elbow : Naturally attached to the body, turned neither in nor out; angulation of approximately 120ยฐ.
    • Forearm : A little longer than the arm, perpendicular to the floor, robust.
    • Articulation of the carpus : Well developed, but not too thick and strong.
    • Metacarpus : Proportionally short; seen from the front in straight continuation of the forearm; seen from the side slightly oblique.
    • Previous feet : Slightly arched, with fingers close together; strong nails; well developed pads with dark pigmentation; light nails are allowed.

    Later members

    • As a whole : Viewed from behind they are straight and perpendicular.
    • Thigh : Very muscular; the hip joint forms an angle of approximately 100ยฐ.
    • Leg : Nervous, forms an angle of approximately 105ยฐ with the thigh.
    • Metatarsus : Similar to the metacarpus, No Spurs.
    • Hind feet : Similar to the previous feet.

    Movement:

    Smooth ride, balanced, with a regular displacement; with good reach from previous members; strong push from;later members. He likes to jump. No ambling step.

    Mantle

    Fur

    • Wire-haired : Bushy, rough texture, with beard. Hair no longer than 7 cm in the region of the withers and on the back; shorter on the sides, approximately 3 cm.. The hair on the back and on the front and hind limbs is harder than the hair on the sides. On the face and on the muzzle the hair is longer. The hair of the ears corresponds to that of the body. Short and soft undercoat.
    • Short-haired fur : Bushy, smooth texture, no beard.Hair no longer than 7 cm in the region of the withers and on the back; shorter on the sides, approximately 3 cm.. Hair close to the body.
      The hair of the ears, of the lower neck and chest region is longer. The tail has a plume. good fringes on the back of the front and rear limbs are desirable. On the face and on the muzzle the hair is short. Short and soft undercoat.

    Color

    • In the body : The background color is white, with spots ranging from light brown or red chestnut to dark brown; the size of the spots is variable; they can also be in the shape of a chair. If the undercoat is brown, black tips of the hairs are allowed.
    •  In the head : Light brown or red to dark brown spots on the cheeks, over the eyes and ears; largely distributed symmetrically and separated by an elongated white spot that extends continuously to the forehead or even to the nape of the neck (symmetric mask with list).


    Size and weight:

    Height at withers between 38 and 46 cm..
    Weight :

    • Males : 11 - 16 kg,
    • females : 9 - 14 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 misconduct:

    • Pale eyes.
    • Excessive paleness of brown spots.
    • Shaded spots without brown undercoat.
    • Lack of spots on the body.
    • Irregular spots on the head.

    ELIMINATING fAULTS :

    • Lack of character : Aggressiveness, shyness
    • Upper or lower prognathism.
    • Missing more than two molars and more than three premolars.
    • Blue eye.


    N.B.:

    The lack of an incisor on the lower or upper jaw as well as a slightly longer or shorter coat in dogs of excellent or very good judgment should not be considered a disqualification..

    Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
    Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Lรคnder, Kromi (English).
    2. Kromfohrlรคnder (French).
    3. Kromfohrlรคnder (German).
    4. Kromfohrlรคnder (Portuguese).
    5. Lรคnder, Krom (espaรฑol).

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    German Spaniel
    Alemania FCI 104 . Flushing Dogs

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Intelligent and docile
    Weight: Male: 18 - 25 kg, Female: 18 - 25 kg
    Height: Male: 48 - 54 cm., Female: 45 - 52 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

    German Spaniel

    The German Spaniel it is very appreciated especially for hunting.

    Content

    History

    The study of the history of hunting teaches us that centuries ago there were hunting dogs very similar to the current one. German Spaniel. At that time they were used to hunt.

    Breeding of the controlled breed in a studbook began in the early 20th century, with a few suitable bitches. The first representative of the German Spaniel was Mr. Augusta 1834 L, a Staufenberg dog in Upper Bavaria.

    At first there were only brown dogs with partial white markings and dogs with white markings.. The latter had small red spots on the head and limbs, called "fire marks". It was the bitch Baby auf de Schanze 1838 L the one that introduced the roan in the race. Rudolf Friess, a dog fancier who for decades had a major influence on the breeding of the German Spaniel, introduced separate breeding of brown and roan varieties.

    Despite the narrow initial breeding base, put in place an essential requirement to avoid damage due to inbreeding through selective mating. The separation of the two colors is also justified by a certain disparity in the natural qualities of the German Spaniel. Chestnut trees were easier to drive over short distances and more persistent on the track, while the roans had a highly developed penetration at long distances.

    These different natural gifts are no longer a reliable differential criterion today, since in the meantime, for many reasons, there have been repeated crosses between the two color varieties. But, in principle, the separation still maintains a certain reserve of unrelated blood within the race today.

    The German Spaniel it is and continues to be bred by hunters and for hunters as a hunting dog with great versatility.

    Photo: ยซGerman Retrieverยป by https://pixabay.com/de/photos/wachtelhund-jagdhund-stรถberhund-4604508/

    Physical characteristics

    The German Spaniel it is a medium sized hunting dog, longhair, very muscular, with a noble head and strong bones. In general, they are longer than they are tall, but they should never give the impression of being tall.

    Lively and very passionate about hunting, friendly and self-assured in their natural environment, very docile and very adaptable; neither shy nor aggressive.

    The German Spaniel in some points:

    – Has a well developed piercing,

    – follow the path of hunting big and small with will and perseverance,

    – give voice without hesitation,

    – has a fine nose,

    – he likes rapport and water,

    – has a bite for hunting and vermin,

    – Trained and properly managed, hunt without deviating from course over long distances; works as a Bloodhound and in the search for lost pieces; is a versatile hunting dog for tracking and hunting in ditches, heavily wooded areas and in the water. Since the beginning of the supervised breeding, the ability to stop has not been taken into account.

    The coat is strong, glued, mostly wavy, occasionally also curly (Astrakhan), or long, flat with thick undercoat; not too long, especially not fine or silky; on the nape, often curled on the ears and rump; well furnished hindquarters and tail; the presence of a frill around the neck is frequent; the belly is also well provided with hair; muzzle and cranial region have short but tight hair; the ears are covered with curls or tight, wavy hair that extends beyond the edge of the pinna; the interdigital spaces have a tight hair but not too long.

    The "German Retriever" is bred in two color varieties:

    – Solid brown, more rarely also red; often with white or mottled markings on the chest and toes.
    – Brown roan, more rarely also red roan; the background color consists of brown hairs, possibly red, intimately mixed with white hairs; often the head is brown, possibly red, with spots or also a mantle that extends all over the back ; this color variety includes variegated coats with a white background and large brown spots, possibly red, also the so-called "tiger" dogs, in which the white background is also mottled or mottled with small tufts of brown hair, possibly red; the latter can perfectly descend from monocolor parents.

    All shades and variations of red are included in this term (red fox, red deer, red deer).

    SIZE AND WEIGHT :

  • Males 48-54 cm.
  • females 45-52 cm.

    • Varies in relation to size, between some 18 and 25 kg.

    Character and skills

    Robust, brave, can work on all terrains, mainly forests and swamps. Active tracker, bush hunter, screaming on the road, he specializes in hunting small game but also in tracking foxes and large animals. He is a good collector, it is also a trail dog, able to search for wounded game. Loving, is appreciated as a companion. He is self-assured in his natural environment., while being endowed with a great capacity for adaptation.

    They are not shy or aggressive, but they need a strong education that starts soon.

    Education

    Kind, affectionate and docile, the German Spaniel has these wonderful predispositions by nature. But with one condition, and not the least. Because this dog needs a lot more exercise, education and activity from the beginning of what a family or active people can offer. Being on the go is not enough. The German Spaniel want more. It can and should do more than just be a family dog. Idleness goes against their nature. You need qualified training as a hunting dog that will challenge you mentally and physically. If you are successful, this passionate hunter will prove to be an obedient and loyal companion.

    Health

    The German Spaniel have a slight predisposition to hip dysplasia. Breeders are very careful not to breed animals with this predisposition. This will greatly reduce this deficiency.

    On the other hand, floppy ears predispose this dog to ear infections (and more for dogs used to getting into the water).

    Grooming

    The coat of the German Spaniel is perfectly adapted to your lifestyle. Dirt doesn't seem to stick to hair, even if he walks through the bushes for hours. A weekly brushing is enough. He usually decides when it's time to bathe. Showering in summer is a moment of well-being that you enjoy.

    Characteristics "German Spaniel"

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

    Photos:

    1 – Deutscher Wachtel by Steffen Heinz (Caronna), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs – Section 2: Retrievers โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "German Spaniel"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    24.07.1996

    Use:

    Hunting dog, versatile hunting dog.



    General appearance:

    The German Retriever is a medium-sized hunting dog., Longhair, very muscular, with noble head and strong bones. Overall it is longer than it is tall and in no way gives the impression of having long limbs..

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :

    โ€ข Relationship between body length and height at withers = 1,2 : 1
    โ€ข Relationship between chest height and height at withers = 0,5 : 1
    โ€ข Relationship between the length of the snout and the length of the skull = 1 : 1



    Behavior / temperament:

    He is lively and very passionate about hunting.; He is friendly and safe in his environment; very docile and adaptable, is not fearful or aggressive.

    The German Retriever is:

    โ€ข Equipped with a strong will to search.
    โ€ข It is safe in search of traces or clues.
    โ€ข Reliably has a continuous bark.
    โ€ข Has a fine sense of smell.
    โ€ข Has a pronounced taste for charging and for water.
    โ€ข It is sharp for hunting wild and predatory animals..
    โ€ข In its corresponding initiation and direction, hunting independently, extensive and controlled. It is reliable when working as a bloodhound and to search for lost prey.; It is a versatile utility hunting dog for working in dense places., in the forest and in the water. The suitability for the sample was not considered from the beginning of the breeding of this breed..

    Head:

    ---

    Cranial region:
    • Skull : Flattened, moderately wide; the occipital protuberance is not noticeable.
    • Depression links (Stop) : Only slightly marked.

    facial region:

    • Truffle : big and dark, with wide open windows; depigmentation in small spots is considered a lack; the ram's nose beautifies the dog.
    • Snout : Strong, with wide nose shank along its entire length; slightly rounded downwards, never pointed, no shorter than the skull.
    • Lips : Straight, dry, rigorously adjusted, pigmented according to coat color.
    • Mandible / Teeth : Complete bite with 42 teeth in the following order (schematic seen from the front):Right M P C I I C P M Left Upper maxillary 2 4 1 3 3 1 4 2 Upper jawโ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”Lower jaw 3 4 1 3 3 1 4 3 Lower jaw(Explanation of the initials of the dental formula : I = incisors, C = fangs, P = premolars, M = Molars).The incisors of the upper jaw closely overlap those of the lower jaw, forming a scissor bite.; pincer bite is tolerated; teeth are well developed; strong bite.
    • Cheeks : Thin with close-fitting skin; non-protruding cheekbones.

    Eyes : Medium brown color, dark as possible, medium-sized, placed a little oblique, Neither prominent nor sunken; eyelids well adjusted to the eyeball; no visible nictitating membrane. The edge of the eyelids with eyebrows.

    Ears : High and wide insertion, flattened; without being twisted, They hang very close behind the eyes; they are not thick, neither fleshy nor limp; regularly developed hair covers protruding from the inner edge of the ears. The ear turned forward reaches up to the nose.

    Neck:

    Strong; especially well muscled neck; forms an obtuse angle in its transition towards the cross; begins with no visible loose skin and extends toward the chest without forming a double chin.

    Body:

    • top line : In each of the regions the upper line is straight and gradually connects them to each other; the rump is slightly descending; the tail is carried as an extension of the line of the back or slightly hanging.
    • Cross : Strong and marked.
    • Back : Short and firm, without sinking behind the cross.
    • Pork loin : Powerfully muscular, so it gives the impression of serancho.
    • Rump : Slightly descending, never higher than the cross, situated a little below the height of the cross.
    • Breast : Seen from the front it is oval and reaches below the elbow when viewed from the side. long thorax, well arched; It is neither barrel-shaped nor flattened..
    • Lbottom line and belly : From the last false rib back it is moderately retracted; Also in its lower part it is as much as possible completely covered with hair and dense undercoat..

    Tail:

    At rest, carries it as a continuation of the upper line in a straight or downward manner; in excitement or with lively movement lifts it slightly; To avoid injuries from friction, it should be cut in the first three days of life to at most a third of its length. (amputation). (In countries where amputation is prohibited, can remain natural).

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

    • As a whole : Viewed from the front, they are straight and parallel; Seen from the side they are well plumb under the body, with good angles.
    • Shoulder : Powerfully muscular; scapulae oblique and directed backwards.
    • Arm : During movement it is stuck very close to the thorax.
    • Elbows : Very close to the body, no inward or outward deviation.
    • Forearm : Straight, the parts near the joints are not hypertrophied or rickety.
    • Articulation of the carpus : Strong.
    • Metacarpus : Slightly leaning forward.
    • Previous feet : Spoon-shaped, fingers close together; Cat's or hare's feet are undesirable; hard pads, strong and well pigmented; strong nails, well worn.

    LATER MEMBERS :

    • As a whole : Seen from the side, they present good angulation in the knee and tibiotarsal joints.; Seen from behind they are straight and parallel; They are not barrel-shaped or cow-shaped.; strong bones.
    • Thigh : Wide and very muscular; good angulation between the pelvis and thigh.
    • Knee : Strong, with good angulation between thigh and leg.
    • Leg : Long, muscular and tendon.
    • Warm-foot joint : Strong.
    • Metatarsus : Short, vertical.
    • Hind feet : Like the previous ones.

    Movement:

    Fluid and space-encompassing; the limbs slide straight and parallel closely to the body.

    Mantle

    SKIN : Resistant, well stuck; It does not form wrinkles or is pigmented.

    HAIR : Strong, densely packed; It is mostly wavy, although sometimes also curly (Astrachan) long straight hair, with dense undercoat; not very long, neither thin nor hardly silky; on the nape, ears and rump is frequently curly; on the back of the limbs and on the tail it has good feathers; frequently forms a ruff on the neck (with a goal); also the belly is well covered with hair; on the snout and on the skull, the hair is short, but dense; the ears are covered with curls or thick wavy hair, the inner edge also protrudes; the spaces between the fingers are covered with dense but not too long hair.

    COLOR :

    The German Retriever is bred in two color varieties:

    โ€ข Uniform brown color, rarely also red*; often with white marks or splattered on the chest and fingers.
    โ€ข Brown roan, also rarely red roan*; The basic color is made up of brown or red hairs densely mixed with white.; often with brown or red head*; like this with plates or a coat over the entire back. This color variety also includes spotted ones with a white basic color and large brown or red plates*, as well as colored dogs called โ€œtigerโ€ in which the basic white color is dotted or speckled in addition to brown or red streaks*, even if they come from parents of a single color. In both color varieties there are red marks* (fire)on the eyes, on the snout, on the extremities and around the anus.
    *) All varieties of red tones belong to these. (red fox, roe deer red, deer red).



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross :

    • Males 48 โ€“ 54 cm..
    • females 45 โ€“ 52 cm..

    WEIGHT : Varies depending on size, approximately between 18 โ€“ 25 kg. (Females a little lighter than males).



    Fouls:

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

    โ€ข Stop marked.
    โ€ข Very deep lips, not closed.
    โ€ข Lack of a PM1 premolar.
    โ€ข Eyelids not tightly adjusted.
    โ€ข Too narrow ear canals (provision for ear diseases).
    โ€ข Barrel chest.
    โ€ข Wide or thin ends.
    โ€ข Thin hair, sparse or silky; belly little covered with hair; leather earflap (without hair).
    โ€ข Weight and size slightly more or less than indicated.

    SERIOUS FAULTS :

    โ€ข Skin diseases (dermatitis, atopy).
    โ€ข Missing teeth (except the lack of a PM1).

    MISS PLAYOFFS :

    โ€ข Aggressive or fearful.
    โ€ข Weakness of character, shyness of wild animals or gunshots.
    โ€ข Serious bite defects (prognatismo superior, lower, incisor arcade deviated).
    โ€ข Ectropion, entropion.
    โ€ข Black hair color.



    N.B.:

    โ€ข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    โ€ข Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Deutscher Wachtelhund (German quail dog) (English).
    2. Chien d’oysel (French).
    3. Deutscher Wachtel (German).
    4. (em alemรฃo: Deutscher Wachtelhund) (Portuguese).
    5. Spaniel alemรกn, (en alemรกn deutscher wachtelhund) (espaรฑol).

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    German Shorthaired Pointer
    Alemania FCI 119 . Braque Type

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Intelligent and faithful
    Weight: 25 to 30 Kg
    Height: 58 to 66 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years

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    A strong hunting instinct is the most important characteristic of the German Shorthaired Pointer

    Content

    History

    The German Shorthaired Pointer (Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, It is a breed of dog developed in the 1800 in Germany, used for hunting.

    The exact origin of the German Shorthaired it is not clear. In accordance with the American Kennel Club, it is likely that the German Shorthaired Pointer is a descendant of a race known as German Bird Dog, which in turn is connected with the Old Spanish Pointer introduced in Germany in the 17TH century.

    It is also likely that within their ancestors are German dogs and other tracking dogs, as the English Pointer. But, as the first studbook was not created until 1870, It is impossible to identify all the dogs that were needed to create this race.

    Physical characteristics

    It is a versatile dog, without a doubt the most complete and efficient for hunting breed, thanks to their physical qualities and innate aptitudes, Standing out mainly in:

    • Find and display the birds elegantly.
    • Collect both land and water without distinguishing between the hair and feather.
    • It is the best companion of the bird of prey and the most characteristic in the art of falconry..
    • Prove your courage facing animals as temperamental and determined as the wild boar.
    • Able to follow a trail of blood as well as a Bloodhound.
    • In the home is the faithful, patient and excellent companion of children.

    The breed emerged in the 19th century due to the need for a versatile dog, that serve for the various forms of hunting, instead of having a different race for each specialty. With the hunting characteristics set, German breeders began the work of selecting dogs for its kind, and arriving at the end of the 19th century to the first racial standard, which over time, It has undergone changes to adapt to the natural evolution of forms of hunting.

    Its main characteristics are:

    • A special smell.
    • A persistent and effective search.
    • Great passion for work in water.
    • Elegant style.
    • Great physical resistance.
    • The courage to face large and aggressive animals without hesitation.
    • Higher than normal canine intelligence (ranks 17 in Stanley Coren's list: "The Intelligence of Dogs").
    • The males measure of 62 to 66 cm and females in 58 to 63 cm., and weigh in 25 to 30 Kg.
    • Coupled with this and its easy training, It is currently one of the most prized hunting worldwide breeds.

    The sample in the German Shorthaired Pointer it is par excellence a moment of great beauty and emotion, a true expression of the hunting art. It is the culmination of an extensive search, in which the dog after traveling many kilometers, among bushes, thorns, slopes, ravines or immense Plains, Locate the bird carried by their emanations, this makes the German Shorthaired Pointer the best and inseparable companion of the versatile hunter.

    The layer of German Shorthaired Pointer, it is short and flat with a dense coat protected by stiff hairs to make the coat waterproof and allow the dog to keep warm in cold climates. The color can be dark brown which in English is defined as "liver" color (incorrectly as "chocolate" or "chestnut"), black (Despite any area of black it is grounds for disqualification in American Kennel Club), either liver and black or black and white.

    Commonly the head is a solid or almost solid color with the body being mottled or "marked" with liver and white., sometimes with large solid-colored spots called "saddle".

    Although the standard of German Shorthaired Pointer allows a slightly sandy coloring (โ€œMarca Gelberโ€) in the extremities, This color is rare, any yellow coloration in contests of sample is by the AKC and the CKC, and the dog is disqualified.

    The German Shorthaired Pointer has a longer life expectancy than many breeds of the same size, generally they live between 12 and 14 years, There have been cases of copies that have lived in 16 to 18 years.

    The characteristic coloration of German Shorthaired Pointer provides you with unrivaled camouflage in winter seasons. To be standing next to dead trees and in the dirty snow, the mixture of the colors of Brown layer, black and white makes the dog bit visible.

    Character and skills

    The race generally along well with other dogs, Although females seem to be much more dominant in the interaction. A strong hunting instinct is the most important characteristic of this breed., It is not always good if you share a home with other small pets such as cats and rabbits.

    But with a proper training, the German Shorthaired Pointer, You will learn to distinguish what is the prey and what is not, which is why, You can live in a friendly manner with other family pets.

    The German Shorthaired Pointer needs a good daily dose of exercise, since it is an energetic animal and needs to spend that accumulated energy, if he is not given physical activity he will seem hyperactive and may develop destructive tendencies.

    It is good to take into account that this race is not a pet suitable for a home of sedentary or owners without experience.

    The German Shorthaired Pointer he is good with children, but be careful because the breed can be a little gross, especially when they are puppies.

    Characteristics "German Shorthaired Pointer"

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "German Shorthaired Pointer"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    25.10.2000

    Use:

    Versatile hunting dog.



    General appearance:

    It is a noble and harmonious dog, whose constitution indicates strength, endurance and speed. His upright bearing, its fluid lines, his lean head, its good tail bearing, its stiff and shiny coat, Just as its broad and harmonious movements highlight its nobility..

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the trunk should slightly exceed the height of the withers.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Energetic, balanced, reliable and submissive, nor nervous, nor shy, nor aggressive.

    Head:

    Enjuta, marked, neither too light nor too heavy; corresponding in length and volume to the shape of the body and sex.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Wide enough, slightly domed, little pronounced occipital process, not very deep frontal furrow, visibly well-developed brow ridges.
    • Depression links (Stop): Moderately developed.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: A little outstanding, with sufficiently open nostrils, wide and mobile. Basically brown, but black in black or black-roan dogs. A truffle with spots or color Meat is allowed only in dogs whose coat has a white background.
    • Snout: It is long, width, deep and strong to facilitate the correct collection of the prey. The nasal cannula shows a slight convexity in profile., which can range from a nobly arched shape to a slight elevation in relation to the horizontal, all of this much more accentuated in males. A straight nose cane, equally admissible, is less appreciated. The concave nasal cannula constitutes a serious fault.
    • Lips: Adherents, not too saggy, well pigmented. From the truffle, the lips fall almost vertically to the point where they separate and then extend with a slight curve to the moderately marked corners of the lips.
    • Jaws / Teeth: The jaws must be robust with perfect teeth, regular and complete, scissor articulated, that is to say that the upper incisors must cover the lower incisors in close contact. Should have 42 healthy teeth placed vertically in the jaws.
    • Cheeks: Strong, with good musculature.

    EYES: Medium-sized, no bumps, or sunk. The ideal color is brown. The eyelids should be well adjusted.

    EARS: Of average length, high and wide implantation, smooth, they hang flat and close to the sides of the head, with rounded tips. Not very meaty, not too thin. forward positions, they arrive near the corner of the mouth.

    Neck:

    Of length proportional to the body, progressively widening towards the shoulders. The neck is very muscular and slightly arched.. The skin of the throat rigorously adherent to it.

    Body:

    • top line: Straight and slightly descending. Cross: Marked.
    • Back: Strong, with good musculature. The spinous processes must be covered by musculature.
    • Pork loin: Short, width, muscular, straight or slightly arched. The solid and compact dorso-lumbar transition.
    • Rump: Wide and long enough, without ending abruptly, but leaning only slightly towards the tail. Well muscled.
    • Chest: Deeper than wide, with well-marked parapet; the sternum reaching back as far as possible. The sternum and elbow joint should be placed at the same height. Well arched ribs, neither flattened nor barrel-shaped. Posterior ribs well descending.
    • bottom line: Enjuta, rising slightly with a graceful curve back.

    Tail:

    High implementation, strong at insertion with gradual thinning to the tip, medium length. For use in hunting it should be cut approximately in half. At rest it falls; in movement he carries it horizontally and not too much above the line of the back; should never be considerably bent. (In countries where legislation prohibits tail docking, it can remain in its natural form. It should reach up to the hock and be carried horizontally or slightly saber-shaped.).

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Viewed from the front they are straight and parallel; in profile they can be seen well placed below the body.
    • Shoulder: Oblique and well attached scapulae, leaning back. Vigorous and tight muscles. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
    • Arm: as long as possible, with good muscles that are not thick.
    • Elbows: Close to the body but not too tight; They do not present outward or inward deviations; They are placed well back. Proper angulation between the arm and forearm. Forearm: Straight, with enough muscles. Strong bones, but not thick.
    • Articulation of the carpus: Strong.
    • Metacarpus: Minimum angulation between the forearm and the metacarpus, never in a vertical position.
    • Previous feet: They can be round or spoon-shaped., with fingers well together and sufficiently arched. Strong nails. Hard, durable pads. Their positions are parallel, without deviations outwards or inwards, both at rest and in motion.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Seen from behind they are straight and parallel, with good angles. Your bones are strong.
    • Thighs: Long, wide and muscular. With good angulation between the hip and thigh.
    • Knees: Powerful, with good angulation between thigh and leg. Legs: long, muscular and sinewy. Good angulation between the leg and the metatarsal.
    • Warm-foot joint (Hock): Powerful. Metatarsus: Strong and upright.
    • Hind feet: According to the previous.

    Movement:

    Spacious with a lot of drive, with a corresponding stride. Front and hind limbs straight and parallel. Stand upright. Amble is not desirable.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Well stuck, without forming folds.

    Fur: short and tight, It should be rough and hard to the touch. On the head and ears it should be thinner and shorter. Not visibly longer at the bottom of the tail. It must cover the whole body.

    Color:

    • Brown, without stains.
    • Brown with small white spots or mottling on the chest and limbs.
    • Brown roan with brown head; plates or mottled brown.

    The basic color of a dog described in this way is neither brown with white nor white with brown., But the coat forms such an intimate mixture of white and brown that it results in a discreet exterior appearance much appreciated for practical use during hunting.. The color is often lighter on the inside of the hind limbs as well as on the tip of the tail..

    • Light brown roan with brown head, plates or mottled brown, the sin plates. In this type of color, the brown hairs are less numerous and the white ones dominate.
    • White, with brown head, with brown plaques or mottling.
    • Black color with the same nuances as brown or roan colors.

      Yellow fire stains are allowed.
      An elongated, striped white spot on the forehead and red lips are allowed..



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • Males: 62 to 66 cm..
    • females: 58 to 63 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..

    • Faults in general construction, insufficiency in the type inherent to the sex.
    • Too short snout.
    • Very heavy lips, or very light.
    • Missing two teeth (PM1 y M3), That is, the four PM1 and the two M3 cannot be missing more than two teeth at most..
    • Eyes too light, raptor eyes (light yellow).
    • Very long ears, or very short, or very heavy, or very narrow insertion, or curled ears.
    • Sagging skin in the throat.
    • Slightly convex back (carp back).
    • Croup too short.
    • Chest too deep.
    • Tail carried too high above the dorsal line or tail very bent.
    • Elbows or feet turned outward or inward. Fingers too open or too closed.
    • Too straight rear angles.
    • Slightly barrel hocks, cow or cerrado.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Heavy general constitution, lymphatic, coarse bones.
    • Stop marked.
    • Flesh-colored or spotted nose (except dogs with white fur).
    • Pointed snout, concave muzzle.
    • Partial or complete pincer bite. (In dogs older than 4 years does not influence its assessment the presence of the so-called age clamp, provided that a German Shorthaired Pointer Club has confirmed the presence of a correct bite at previous shows).
    • Noticeably arched back. Slightly bowed back.
    • Lack of chest depth, little marked parapet. Rib cage too narrow or too wide (in barrel).
    • Elbows turned too far out or in.
    • Loose carpal joint, too relaxed.
    • Metacarpo vertical.
    • Cow or barrel corvejones, both at rest and in motion.
    • Croup and hind limbs too high.
    • Fingers too far apart.
    • Flat feet.
    • walk hard, heavy.

    Variations of more than 2 cm at the aforementioned heights of the cross.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • Severely atypical sexual characteristics.
    • Missing more than two teeth out of the total 4 PM1 y 2 M3. Missing one or more teeth (except PM1 and M3). Teeth that are not visible are considered missing., unless a German Shorthaired Pointer Club has confirmed its presence at a previous show.
    • Upper or lower prognathism. Deviated incisor arch and all transitional forms.
    • Supernumerary teeth or teeth outside the dental line.
    • Harelip, split palate.
    • very loose eyelids, ectropion, entropion. Distichisis (double lash line).
    • Marked lordosis. Deformation of the spine (scoliosis)
    • Deformed rib cage, p. e.g.. "reduced chest".
    • Dewclaws with or without bones.
    • Any lack of character.


    N.B.:

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

    The latest changes are in bold.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. GSP, DK (English).
    2. GSP, DK (French).
    3. Deutscher kurzhaariger, Vorstehhund, Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK (German).
    4. Pointer alemรฃo, Perdigueiro (Portuguese).
    5. GSP, DK (espaรฑol).

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    German Wirehaired Pointer
    Alemania FCI 98 . Braque Type

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Strong and loyal
    Weight: 30 to 40 Kg
    Height: 57 to 68 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

    Braco Alemรกn de Pelo Duro

    The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent.

    Content

    History

    The German Wirehaired Pointer (Drahthaar) es una raza de origen alemรกn.

    In this long-haired Hunter dog is gathers the blood of hounds, hunters of birds, water dogs and hunting with Falcons and therefore has a tendency to great versatility.

    The origin of this breed has barely a century. A group of breeders set out to obtain Pointing Dogs hard hair. Pointing Dogs rough-haired Germans, the Pudelpointer, the Griffon and the German Shorthaired Pointer they contributed to the formation of the breed. Some experts added to the Airedale Terrier and to the Italian Rough-Haired Hound to this list of participants in the creation of the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    As of the year 1879 pure breeding was carried out and the essential characteristics of the breed were established.

    In the year 1897, the Baron Schorlemer established the first standard of the German Wirehaired Pointer and this was the basis for the current pure breeding. It became one of the main hunting breeds in Germany in the latter part of the 20th century..

    Physical characteristics

    It is strong, muscular, under, of flowing lines, is medium-sized. Heavy dogs are not desirable. Some specimens are likely to develop hip dysplasia, ear infections, genetic eye diseases and skin cancer.

    Coat colors vary, can be solid liver color, black and white with liver markings, liver color with white markings, solid black and a mixture of three colors.

    The coat of the German Wirehaired Pointer, has as the most distinctive characteristic of the breed, the functional hirsute. A dog must have a correct fur to be of the correct type. The layer is resistant to weathering and, to some extent, water repellent. The inner layer is dense enough to insulate you from the cold winter, but it is fine in summer. The distinctive outer layer of the breed is straight, hard, rough to the touch and lisa. In the ears, the head and legs the hair is smoother.

    The weight of the males is of 34 to 40 kg. And in females, of 30 to 36 kg. Measuring the males of 61 to 68 cm and females 57 to 64 cm..

    Character and skills

    The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active and intelligent. It seems that you have always wanted to learn and is very loyal to his family, You need a reference person who knows how to set the limits. Like it to be occupied and enjoy working with its owner. They are friendly with people who know and reserved with strangers, They must be socialized at an early age.

    They need plenty of exercise, any type of game that includes searching for objects on any type of terrain, will be your happy Pointer. It has a very fine sense of smell that allows it to track and recover any object both on land and in the water..

    Characteristics "German Wirehaired Pointer"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "German Wirehaired Pointer" 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 โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

  • FCI nomenclature race "German Wirehaired Pointer"

    • FCI breed standard "German Wirehaired Pointer"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    25.10.2000

    Use:

    According to the objective, it was the creation of a versatile hunting dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer, must display all qualifications required for field hunting work, the forest and in the water, before and after shot.



    General appearance:

    Pointer dog of noble appearance, with hard fur, perfect skin protector, with attentive and energetic expression. Your movements must be harmonic, fluids, broad and full of strength.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Body length and withers height should preferably be equal. The length of the body can exceed the height of the withers up to 3 cm..



    Behavior / temperament:

    companies, with self-control, balanced, unafraid of the hunt. Must not be shy or aggressive.

    Head:

    proportionate to body size and gender. The axes of the skull and nasal bridge are slightly divergent..

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Plano, only slightly rounded on the sides; moderately wide; the supra-orbital arch visibly developed.
    • Fronto-nasal depression (Stop): Very notorious.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Strongly pigmented corresponding to coat color; well open nostrils.
    • Snout: Long, broad, strong and deep. Slightly convex muzzle.
    • Lips: Thick, adjacent and not hanging. Good pigmentation corresponding to the color of the hair.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Big teeth. Strong JAWS, with an even and complete scissor bite, that is to say that the upper incisors fall exactly in front of the lower ones, the teeth being implanted perpendicular to the jaws. The dental formula consists of 42 parts.

    EYES: as dark as possible, neither bulging nor sunken, with a lively and alert expression. Well adjoining eyelids, with well-pigmented edges.

    EARS: Medium-sized, high and wide implantation, in the twisted.

    Neck:

    Medium length, heavily muscled; slightly arched topline, clean bottom line.

    Body:

    • top line: Straight and slightly drooping. Cross: notorious.
    • Back: Strong, well muscled. Loins: Short, widths, muscular.
    • Rump: Long and wide, slightly droopy and well muscled. wide pelvis.
    • Breast : Broad and deep, with well-known sill and the sternum reaching as far back as possible. Well arched ribs.
    • bottom line: Dry, forming a graceful arc back; slightly tucked abdomen.

    Tail:

    Following the back line, preferably carried horizontally or slightly upwards, without looking steep. Neither too thick nor too thin. For use in hunting, the tail is conveniently shortened. (In those countries where the law prohibits amputation, the tail can appear natural: should reach to the hock and be carried slightly saber-shaped).

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Seen from the front, straight and parallel; seen from the sides, well positioned under the body. The distance from the floor to the elbows should be about the same as the distance from the elbows to the withers.
    • Shoulder: Shoulder blade tilted and directed backwards, heavily muscled. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
    • Arm: as long as possible, dry, good muscular.
    • Elbows: Adjacent to the body, without being twisted in or out, with good angulation between the arm and forearm. Forearm: Dried, perpendicular, strong bone.
    • carpal joint: Strong.
    • Metacarpus: Moderately forward leaning.
    • Previous feet: Oval, closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. Parallel position without turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Seen from behind, straight and parallel, with good knee and hock angulations. Strong bones.
    • Thighs: Long, broad and muscular, with good angulation between
    • pelvis and thigh.
    • Knee: Strong, with good angulation between thigh and leg. Legs: long, muscular and sinewy.
    • Hock: Strong.
    • Metatarsus: Short, perpendicular position.
    • Hind feet: Oval, well closed, with well-pigmented pads, thick enough, compact and resistant. parallel position, no turning in or out, both in static and in motion.

    Movement:

    Large, with good previous tread and good push; movement of the fore and hind limbs straight and parallel; distinguished bearing.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Tight, well adherent, no formation of wrinkles and folds.

    Fur: Wire-haired (wire), dense and tight. The outer shell is about 2 to 4 cm length. With a dense internal waterproof fleece. Body contours should not be hidden under longer fur. The hair, Due to its hardness and density, it should offer good protection against inclement weather and against injuries.. The lower parts of the extremities, as well as the chest and abdomen must have shorter and yet dense hair. The head and ears have shorter and denser hair., but no softer. Highlighted eyebrows and a noticeable beard, not very long and with even harder hair, increase the energetic expression of the face.

    Color:

    • speckled brown, with or without plates.
    • splattered black, with or without plates
    • Brown with or without white marking on the chest.
    • light roan (mixture of dominant white with brown or black hairs).

      Other colors are not acceptable.



    Size and weight:

    cross height:

    • Males 61 - 68 cm..
    • females 57 - 64 cm..


    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    • Short snout, thin or pointed.
    • weak bite.
    • very loose eyelids.
    • Overturned or convex back.
    • Markedly overbuilt dog.
    • Obviously twisted elbows in or out.
    • Cow hocks, very close together or clubbed legs both in static and in movement. continuous amble step, walking or jogging, numb or stumbling.
    • thin cloak, insufficient undercoat.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    • weak temper, not stable to shot or shy; aggressiveness, restless temper, dog biting out of fear.
    • Upper or lower prognathism, twisted bite. Missing teeth except PM 1; canine tips too close together.
    • Entropion or ectropion, different colored eyes.
    • Without birth tail or with stump, twisted tail.
    • wrong pigmentation.


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

    The latest changes are in bold.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehhund Drahthaar (English).
    2. Chien d’arrรชt allemand ร  poil long (French).
    3. auch Deutsch-Drahthaar (German).
    4. Drahthaar (Portuguese).
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    Weimaraner
    Alemania FCI 99 . Braque Type

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Caring and active
    Weight: 30 to 40 Kg
    Height: 58 to 68.5 cm.
    Life expectancy: 11 - 14 years

    Braco de Weimar

    The Weimaraner It is a medium-sized to large hunting dog.

    Content

    History

    The Weimaraner is a specially equipped with dog as a dog collector.

    The history of Weimaraner begins with Grand Duke Carl August and the nobles of the court of Weimar, known as the hunter among kings and the king among hunters, you have selected the gray race silver for hunting in forests. According to German tradition, not only the time annulled the traces of the origin of the breed, but they were perhaps cancelled deliberately by the nobles of the time, so that this magnificent specimen is exclusive to the court of Weimar. The theory today proves that it comes from France and indirectly from North Africa.. It is thought this because of the colour of the fur, similar to the race of Saint Louis.

    Gray color is a recessive inherited trait, so it follows that it was selected to obtain it. We know today as the Silver ghosts or grey ghosts thanks to the American soldiers who watched them move gracefully through the German camps.

    Head with slightly pronounced occipital bone, similar to the implant of the ears, are also present in the Grey Saint Louis Hound. Do not cut tail has a particular curvature that resembles the tail of the Saluki. Exceptional smell, can be considered a characteristic inherited from the ancients Leithund of Tracia, that take us back to a time before the creation of the Weimar Republic.

    In the 13th century, Louis IX of France, returning from a crusade to North Africa, He brought with him copies of which later was called it the grey dog in Saint Louis, widely used in France for tracking and capture of pieces in the Woods. This breed did not live with the other dogs, lived with their caregivers, which may explain the union with man and the need to be in the family of the Weimaraner current. In the 15th century, other grey dogs were brought to Europe from Asia.

    Finally the Grand Duke Carl August, passionate about all dog, Select race, search and find old french lines, and following the trend of the time, a versatile and agile dog, and probably crosses with him Old Spanish Pointer and some other races. These crossing comes from the Long hair Weimariano, which was officially accepted by the German club in 1935.

    At the end of the nineteenth century, the Weimaraner he was the king of hunting dogs, he was a shy and somewhat fearful dog, that he should be treated well and gently, talking in a low tone. In 1882 the Weimaraner It was already a well known and established breed thanks to its versatility, and it was used by professional hunters and Rangers. The official recognition of the breed was not easy to obtain, but finally in 1897 born German Club. After the Second World War, the American zone had banned hunting and possession of firearms, and that is why many Weimaraner were exported. In 1951 the selection was resumed on the basis of a standard and performance in the field.

    For many years made assumptions of the origin of this breed, evaluating that they were the result of crosses with German Shorthaired Pointer, Bloodhound, Pointer and even a genetic mutation of the German Shorthaired Pointer. The home is today clearer, Thanks to the studies of this race fans, paintings of the era and to the study of the genetics of colour. After World War II export, It explains the boom in United States of the race.

    The real development of the race was in the years 50, When the Weimaraner was considered a dog of good taste, high class, almost human intelligence, ranks 21 in the Classification of dogs according to their functional and obedience intelligence. Stanley city’ s: "The Intelligence of Dogs". Some examples accompanied Grace Kelly, Eisenhower, Brad Pitt and Roy Rogers.

    Physical characteristics

    The Weimaraner It is a medium-sized to large hunting dog. The males measure of 59 to 70 cm. (ideal size: 66 cm.) and weigh in 30 to 40 kg; the females of 57 to 65 cm. (ideal size: 62 cm.) and weigh in 25 to 35 kg. It is a robust dog, harmonious, vigorous, of powerful muscles. They need daily activity, because your energy level is high.

    Their short, thick fur, very well protects from moisture which allows it to be an effective Hunter in swampy areas.

    The coat is composed of different layers, And there are several types...

    • Short hair: It can be, short and thin, short and dense, very short (but longer and bulk to the breeds of dogs that can compare); Smooth and regular "straight and regular hair.
    • Wire-haired: medium length, thick, straight; Smooth and regular "straight and regular hair.
    • Long hair: "from above" hair with smooth and wavy hair; It is long and straight at the start of the ear; woolly hair is supported at the tips of the ears; the hair of the flanks must of 3 to 5 cm long; It tends to be longer at the base of the neck, the upper part of the chest and belly; It fits rather less long developed towards the bottom; grown plume tail; "You will deliver" hairy; the less long head hair (the final growth of fur occurs often after two years of age).
    • The color of the fur stands out as having various shades of grey: silver grey, black or grey roe deer and grey mouse. The head and ears are generally clearer. Only tolerate some white spots in small amounts in the chest and feet. Often, in the middle of the back there is a strip of hair slightly darker and with another texture, called "eagila line" more or less wide.

    The head of the Weimaraner is moderately long, provided to the body; wider in the male than the female, Although the width of the top of the head is proportionate to the total length of the head. The length from the tip of the snout to the line joining the inner corners of the eyes is slightly longer than that from this line to the occiput.. There is a cavity in the temples. Slightly apparent occipital bone. The cigomรกtica arch is very recognizable behind the eyes. The snout is long and powerful, especially in males. The base of the front (stop) is extremely short. Lips surpass the mandible without never be mixture and are incarnated as the palate. There are small wrinkles at the corners of the lips. The cheeks are clearly pronounced and muscular.

    The ears are wide and quite long, arriving at the corner of the mouth, rounded at the tips; in the sample they are slightly rotated forward, curved; implanted slightly above the eye line. The truffle is dark incarnate, that becomes gradually grey back.

    The eyes and the eyes, in general, they are intelligent expression, curious, friendly. The color of the eyes changes as they grow, When they are puppies have them blue, but for the three months they are a turquesa-verdoso tone, to be amber in adulthood.

    Did you know??

    The Weimaraner "Blue" cannot compete on the American exhibition track, but the color is considered normal and is not associated with any health problems. The Weimaraner "Brown", on the other hand, no son Weimaraner pure breed, but mixtures Pointer / Braco German Shorthair

    Character and skills

    This Germanic sample dog stands out for its great elegance and versatility that it is suitable for all types of terrain and for all types of hunting.

    His character is quiet and affectionate. Their submission and balance make have an easy training, besides being great as a companion dog.

    It has also gained appreciation of los monteros by worth for all seasons and temperatures. Today they recorded more than 500 Puppies per month. In the United States race is revalued in all directions: tracking, capture of prey, guide dog, drug trafficking, Guarda, agility and companion of life. They are easy to train and behave very well as guard dogs. They are affectionate and obedient.

    Health

    The Weimaraner are generally healthy, but like all races, are prone to certain health conditions. Not all Weimaraner will contract some or all of these diseases, but it is important to be aware of them if you are considering this breed.

    If you are buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you the health clearances of the puppy's parents. Health clearances show that a dog has been tested and cleared for a particular condition.

  • Hip Dysplasia: It is an abnormality of the hip joint. It can affect one or both sides. Dogs with hip dysplasia may or may not show any clinical signs. Although the tendency to hip dysplasia is believed to be hereditary, diet is also believed, rapid growth and the environment contribute to this condition.
  • Gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV), also called swelling or torsion: It is a life-threatening disease in large, deep-chested dogs, especially if they are fed one large meal a day, eat quickly, drink large volumes of water after eating and exercise vigorously after eating. Some think that elevated food plates and type of food may be a factor in causing this as well.. It is more common among older dogs. GDV occurs when the stomach is dilated with gas or air and then twisted (torsion). The dog is unable to burp or vomit to rid itself of excess air in its stomach, and the normal return of blood to the heart is prevented. Blood pressure drops and the dog goes into shock.. Without immediate medical attention, the dog can die. Suspect swelling if the dog has a distended abdomen, salivates excessively and gags without vomiting. May also be restless, depressed, lethargic and weak with a rapid heart rate. It is important that you take your dog to the vet as soon as possible.
  • Von Willebrand disease (VWD): It is an inherited blood disorder caused by a deficiency in the coagulation factor VIII antigen. (factor von Willebrand). The main sign is excessive bleeding after injury or surgery. There may also be other signs, like nosebleeds, bleeding gums or bleeding in the stomach or intestines. Most dogs with von Willebrand disease lead normal lives.. If you feel this is a concern, your vet can run tests to determine if your dog has it.
  • Distiquiasis: This is a condition where the dog has an extra row of eyelashes, usually on the lower eyelid, causing irritation to the cornea and tearing.
  • Entropion: This defect, which is usually obvious at six months of age, causes the eyelid to roll inward, irritating or injuring the eyeball. One or both eyes may be affected. If your Weimaraner has entropion, you may notice rubbing your eyes. The condition can be surgically corrected if necessary.
  • Factor XI deficiency: It is another bleeding disorder that is usually minor, but can become severe after trauma or surgery.
  • Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is caused by a thyroid hormone deficiency and can produce signs including infertility, Obesity, mental dullness and lack of energy. The dog's hair can become rough and brittle and begin to fall out, while the skin becomes hard and dark. Hypothyroidism can be very well controlled with a daily thyroid replacement pill. Medication must continue throughout the dog's life.
  • Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA): It is a degenerative eye disorder that eventually causes blindness due to the loss of photoreceptors in the back of the eye. The (PRA) detected years before the dog shows signs of blindness. Fortunately, dogs can use their other senses to compensate for blindness, and a blind dog can live a full and happy life. Just don't make a habit of moving furniture from side to side. Reputable breeders have their dogs' eyes certified annually by a veterinary ophthalmologist and do not breed dogs with this disease.
  • Immune-mediated disease: A small percentage of the puppies of Weimaraner react to vaccines, particularly to combination vaccines, with fever, an elevated white blood cell count and swollen tissues and joints. Reactions occur most frequently between 12 and 16 weeks of age.

    • Care

    The first thing to know about him Weimaraner is that it is a domestic dog. Not made for the kennel or backyard life, and it's not made for apartment living either. This highly active dog needs a large, safe yard where he can run, and an active family that gives you the exercise and mental stimulation you need.

    A sense of humor also helps, especially when you see how you Weimaraner has remodeled your garden in its efforts to get rid of mice, moles and bugs. You will be proud of yourself for your good efforts, so don't forget to praise him while you calculate in your head how long, money and effort it will take to put the garden back the way you like it. You may want to monitor him more closely and provide him with additional exercise..

    The Weimaraner they need a couple of hours of daily exercise if they want to avoid barking, recreational chewing and digging. Play fetch and other running games, take him for a jog or a walk, teach him to run alongside his bike or get him involved in a dog sport like agility or flyball. Y, of course, you can always take him hunting.

    Make sure your patio is leak proof. The Weimaraner They are Houdinis when it comes to confinement, and they are very good at learning to open doors and gates and jump or dig under fences. That is another reason why they are best kept as domestic dogs..

    In the House, a Weimaraner mature and well trained will be his shadow, from the bedroom to the bathroom and from the kitchen to the den. a puppy of Weimaraner is challenging and requires careful supervision. Can be a destructive chewer and difficult to train. Box training is a good idea.

    The Weimaraner of any age with separation anxiety, which is not unusual for this breed, They can become destructive and can "dig" on their carpet or sofa in an attempt to create a safe nest.

    The Weimaraner they are very intelligent, and they are also independent thinkers. That combination can make them a challenge when it comes to training.. Be consistent and firm, but soft. The Weimaraner is sensitive and does not respond well to anger, But he must be able to say "no" and say it seriously. Keep training sessions short and interesting, and always end them when you've done something right so I can praise you for a job well done. Last, but not less important, keep your sense of humor. Its Weimaraner may or may not do what I ask, depending on many factors, but will always disobey with style.

    Grooming

    One Weimaraner it is one of the easiest breeds to care for. Even when he's been running through the mud, dirt seems to fall off it. Weekly brushing with a bristle brush should keep their fur and skin healthy. The Weimaraner they shed their fur, but brushing will help keep hair loose from your clothes and furniture. For your Weimaraner glasses, clean it with a chamois. Bathe when necessary. Likes to wallow in anything stinky, so it may be more often than would normally be necessary.

    All breeds with floppy ears tend to have problems with ear infections. Check your ears Weimaranerr weekly and clean them with a cotton swab moistened with a cleanser recommended by your veterinarian. Never insert cotton swabs or anything else into the ear canal, as it could damage it. Its Weimaraner you may have an ear infection if the inside of your ear smells bad, looks red or tender, or if you frequently shake your head or scratch your ear.

    Brush your teeth Weimaraner at least two to three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath.

    Trim the nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally. If you can hear the click of nails on the ground, they are too long. Short, well-trimmed nails keep the paws in good condition and prevent scratching when the Weimaraner jumps enthusiastically to greet him.

    Start getting used to your Weimaraner to have it brushed and examined when it's a puppy. Handle your feet frequently – dogs are sensitive to their feet – and look inside your mouth and your ears. Make grooming a positive experience full of praise and rewards, and will lay the groundwork to facilitate veterinary examinations and other manipulations as an adult.

    While you clean him, check for sores, rashes or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness or inflammation of the skin, in the ears, nose, mouth and eyes, and on the feet. Eyes must be clear, no redness or discharge. Your careful weekly exam will help you detect possible health problems early.

    Food for a Weimaraner

    The proper diet for a Weimaraner may vary depending on its age., weight, activity level and individual health of each dog. But, I can provide you with some general guidelines.. It is important to remember that it is always advisable to consult with your veterinarian to obtain personalized advice on your pet's diet..

    Puppy:

    Weimaraner puppies require a nutrient-rich diet for their growth and development.. Look for specific foods for large breed puppies, since these usually have an adequate balance of calcium and phosphorus for bone development.

    1. Dry food for large breed puppies: Should contain high quality protein, fat, essential vitamins and minerals. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for daily amounts.

    2. Wet Food: You can complement the diet with quality wet food. This can help meet the puppy's hydration needs..

    Adult:

    When your Weimaraner reaches adulthood, usually around 1-2 years, you can switch to a diet formulated for large breed adults.

    1. Dry food for adults of large breeds: Look for a food that contains a balanced amount of protein, fats and carbohydrates. The daily amount will depend on your dog's weight and activity level..

    2. Wet food or mixed diets: You can continue to include quality wet food in the diet or combine it with dry food..

    Viejo (Senior):

    As your Weimaraner ages, your nutritional needs may change. Diets for older dogs often contain ingredients that promote joint and cardiovascular health.

    1. Dry food for older dogs: Look for foods formulated for senior dogs, that may contain supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health.

    2. Wet food for older dogs: You can also provide quality wet food to help maintain good hydration..

    Quantities:

    Exact amounts of food will vary depending on the brand of food., your dog's activity and overall health. Always follow the guidelines provided by the manufacturer on the food package, and adjust as needed based on your Weimaraner's weight and activity level.. Monitor your weight and adjust the amount of food as needed to maintain a healthy weight.

    Remember that it is crucial to monitor your dog's health and adjust his diet as necessary throughout his life.. It also, fresh water must always be available. Always consult with your veterinarian for specific recommendations for your individual Weimaraner..

    Characteristics "Weimaraner"

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

    Videos Weimaraner

    Dogs 101 - Weimaraners
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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Weimaraner"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    19.03.2015

    Use:

    According to its hunting purpose as a versatile dog, the Weimaraner must possess all the talents that are required required by him, and be able to be used for all work in the forest and water field, in performance oriented, before and after shot.



    General appearance:

    Dog hunting medium to large. Suitable for different types of jobs, so beautiful, tendinoso, with strong muscles. Rate differences between the male and female must be clearly marked.

    important proportions

    * Over the body : Height to the cross : 12 : 11.
    * Proportions of the length of the head : From the tip of the nose to the stop slightly longer than from stop to occiput.
    * Former members : The distance from the elbow to the half of the metacarpal bone almost the same as that of the elbow to the cross.



    Behavior / temperament:

    It is a versatile hunting dog, manageable, energetic and passionate with a systematic and emphatic search although it is not excessively temperamental. Olfaction remarkably fine. Eager for the dam and wild animals, It is alert, without being aggressive. Best sample and the water activity. remarkable tendency to activity after shooting.

    Head:

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    Cranial region:
    • Skull: In harmony with the size of the body and the facial region. In the male it is wider than in the female, although in both the relationship between width of the skull with the total length of the head should have good proportions. In the middle of the forehead there is a collapse. Mildly to moderately labeled occiput. Eyes behind the arc is visible superciliar.
    • Depression links (Stop) : very mild.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Grand, protruding the lower jaw. Color dark meat gradually changing to gray color on its back.
    • Snout: Long, especially strong in males, with a look of almost angular profile. The muzzle and canine area approximately equally strong. Straight nose cane, sometimes slightly arched but never concave.
    • Lips: moderately overlapping, flesh colored as the palate. Small labial commissure.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Strong jaws. Complete denture, regular and strong. Scissor bite.
    • Cheeks: Muscular and well marked. "Dry head".

    Eyes: amber, from dark to light with a smart look. In puppies are blue sky. Round, just bent. Lids well adherent.

    Ears: Wide and fairly long, arriving at the corner of the mouth, with rounded tips. When the dog is attentive the bends slightly forward, folded.

    Neck:

    Consignment and noble appearance, The arched upper profile line. Muscular, almost round, not too short and dry. Widening towards men with a harmonic insert towards the back line and chest.

    Body:

    • top line: From the arched line of the neck, on the cross well marked, with a smooth transition to a relatively long back.
    • Cross: Well marked.
    • Back: Strong and muscular, without subsidence. The back should not be higher. A slightly longer back is not considered a fault.
    • Rump: Pelvis long with a placement somewhat inclined.
    • Breast : Strong, but not too wide, deep enough, almost to the level of the elbows and long enough. Well arched without having barrel-shaped; Ribs long and well marked antepecho.
    • Bottom line and belly: slightly upward, Although the belly is not withdrawn.

    Tail:

    Little lower insert of the back line, compared with other races. Tail strong and well covered with hair. Hanging at rest; when attentive during work horizontally or slightly higher.

    Tips

    Former members

    * As a whole: senior members, tendinosos, straight and parallel, but not far apart.
    * Shoulder: Long and oblique, well pasted, strong muscles. Good angulation of the joint scapulohumeral.
    * Arm: Leaning placement, long enough and strong.
    * Elbow: Free and straight. Should not deflect or outward or inward.
    * Forearm: Long and straight.
    * Carpo: Strong, keyed up.
    * Metacarpus: tendinoso, with slightly oblique positioning.
    * Front feet: Strong. Placed towards the midline of the body. Toes tight and arched. The longest central fingers are a characteristic of the race and therefore a foul should not be considered. Light colored nails dark gray. Pads well pigmented and tough.

    Later members

    * As a whole: senior members, sinewy or well muscled. Placed in parallel, without tipping either in or out.
    * Thigh: long enough, strong, with good musculature.
    * Knee: Strong, tense.
    * Metatarsus: tendinoso, placed almost perpendicular.
    * Hind feet: Strong and compact, No Spurs. The rest as forefeet.

    Movement:

    Displacement in all movements must cover the surface well and be fluid. forelegs and later placed in parallel. Gallop long low. On the trot, right back stays. Amble step is unwanted.

    Mantle

    Skin: Resistant, attached to the body, but not in excess.

    Fur

    • Short hair: The outer layer short (although longer and more dense than in most comparable races), strong, well furred and well adherent to the body. Without or with very little undercoat.
    • Long hair: outer layer of soft and long hair with or without undercoat. Straight or slightly wavy. Hair in the attachment of the ear. At the tip of a velvety ears hair is allowed. Hair along the sides of 3-5 cm.. At the bottom of the neck, forechest and belly usually a little longer. Good pens and trousers, although shorter towards the bottom. Cola with a good strip of hair. The area between the fingers covered with hair. The hair on the head is less long. Occasionally may occur, crossbreeding in dogs descendants, an external medium length hair, dense and well adhered, Tagid Internal Lanilla and Less developed feathers and pants.

    Color: Silver grey, gray deer or gray mouse as well as transitions between these shades. In general the head and ears of a lighter color. Only small white markings are permitted on chest and toes. Occasionally in the middle of the back a dark "more or less marked" line of eel ". Dogs that manifest yellowish red marks can obtain the "good" classification. Fire red markings or color are a severe lack.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross

    * Males: 59 to 70 cm. (ideal measure : 62-67 cm.).
    * females: 57 to 65 cm. (ideal measure : 59-63 cm.).

    Weight

    * Males: Approximately from 30 until 40 kg.
    * females: Approximately from 25 until 35 kg.



    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above criteria is considered missing and the seriousness is considered to the extent of the deviation to the standard.

    Serious misconduct

    * Deviations marked on the type. Sexually atypical.
    * Marked variations in the size and proportions.
    * Cara : Marked variations eg. very prominent lips, short snout or pointed.
    * Jawbones and teeth : Absence of more than two PM1 or M3.
    * Eyes : minor defects, especially mild and unilateral defects of the eyelids.
    * Ears : Noticeably short or long, without duplicity.
    * Loose skin on neck (Spada). Large variations in shape and musculature.
    * Back : Noticeably concave or convex. too development.
    * Breast , abdomen : Barrel-shaped chest, depth or length of chest insufficient. Retracted abdomen.
    * Serious Posture Anomalies, such as angulation poor, outwardly inclined elbows, open feet.
    * Tips barrel-shaped or cow.
    * defective movements in each of the gaits, lack of range or push. Ambling movement.
    * General deficiencies as eg. skin too thin or too thick.
    * Transitions between variations hair specified in the standard.
    * Lack of hair on the abdomen and ears (leather ears). LANOSO HAIR DISTRIBUTED IN THE VARIETY OF SHORT HAIR. Poor or very wavy coat on the long hair variety.
    * Deviations between the gray tones such as yellow or brown. Tan markings.
    * Notable differences in size and weight. ( For example more than 2 cm.).
    * Other serious deficiencies.
    * Minor deficiencies in character.

    ELIMINATING fAULTS

    * Markedly atypical, above all heavy or weak.
    * Absolutely disproportionate.
    * Absolutely atypical, as eg. skull like the bulldog.
    * Cara: Absolutely atypical, as eg. concave nasal cane.
    * Jaws / teeth: Prognathism, enognatismo. Absence of dientes.Weimaraner
    * Eyes: Entropion, ectropion.
    * Ears: Absolutely atypical as P.EJ.: raised.
    * Gill marked.
    * Back: Strongly convex or concave. overdeveloped.
    * Breast , abdomen: Chest with a strong barrel-shaped or malformed.
    * Stunted or poorly trained members.
    * chronic lameness.
    * Marked inability during movements.
    * Defects and deformities of the skin.
    * Total or partial lack of coat.
    * Another color other than gray. Tan markings expanded. White spots elsewhere than the chest or feet.
    * Measures clearly higher or lower than those set.
    * Any other malformation. Diseases, which can be considered as eg hereditary. from epilepsy.
    * Faults in temperament as eg. SHYE THE FEARING.



    N.B.:

    Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

    The latest modifications are in bold type

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Weimaraner Vorstehhund, Raner, Grey Ghost (English).
    2. Braque de Weimar (French).
    3. Weimaraner (German).
    4. Weimaraner (Portuguese).
    5. Weimaraner, Weimi, Weimarรกn (Chile), Fantasma gris, Fantasma de plata (espaรฑol).

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    Large Mรผnsterlรคnder
    Alemania FCI 118 . Spaniel type

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Docile and Intelligent
    Weight: Approx.. 30 Kg
    Height: 58 to 65 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

    Mรผnsterlรคnder Grande

    Nature Large Mรผnsterlรคnder is lively but not express nervousness.

    Content

    History

    Historically, the Large Mรผnsterlรคnder, It was a dog used to hunt birds and hawks in the middle ages, its origins are located in the trackers and retrievers, as well as sample of 19th century dogs.

    The Large Mรผnsterlรคnder is considered to be, similar to the Small Munsterlander and the German Longhaired Pointer as part of the family of Pointing Dogs germans, whose professional parenting was beginning around the end of the 19th century.

    After the ยซDeutscher-Langhaar-Vereinยป definitively excluded the black dog in 1909, the "Association for the Pure Breeding of the Long-Haired Black-White Mรผnsterlรคnder Pointing Dog", founded in 1919, assumed the raising of the black and white Longhair. Once the remaining, still extant dogs of this long-haired native breed were documented in an original list, mostly from the eastern Mรผnster region and Lower Saxony, the Association began in 1922 planned parenting Large Mรผnsterlรคnder.

    The founding list comprised 83 dogs. Descendants of the dogs on the original list were entered into the record book for the Large Mรผnsterlรคnder. The club that kept the record book was the โ€œAssociation of Large Munsterlandersโ€, to date organized eight independent regional groups. The Club of the Large Mรผnsterlรคnder is a member of the VDH and the Federation of Working Gundogs (JGHV)

    Physical characteristics

    It is a dog with strong and muscular body structure, with a stylized picture; expression of intelligence and nobility.

    Has a step and trot elastic, covers the ground, with a wide range. Elastic Gallop, with great momentum and thrust of the later members, and broad jump.

    Video of โ€œMรผnsterlรคnder Grandeโ€
    Large Munsterlander Wilson Hunting duck retrieve

    The skin is adherent. Her hair is long and dense, Although smooth; It is not wavy or separated, because this could be an impediment to perform its function in the hunt. typical broad hair.

    The hair, both the male and the female, It must be especially long and dense in the posterior region of members before and after (with good feather). Also on the tail the hair must be especially long. The longest boom in the queue must be half the length of this.

    The hair of the ears It should be long (with good formation of stripes) and it must be so long that it symmetrically exceeds the lower edge of the ears (never leather ears). In the rest of the head hair should be short and adherent.

    It is of color White with plates and black spots, or a black splash. Black head, eventually with a spot or a whitelist.

    Character and skills

    El Munsterlander Grande, is a versatile hunting dog, his greatest skill is at work to perform after the firing of the Hunter.

    Its main characteristics are docility, ability to learn and reliable utility for hunting. Its nature is lively but not obvious nervousness.

    It can be perfectly adapted to the home life, from which you will greatly enjoy the warmth of your family, but you also need to run in the field to feel completely happy moments.

    Observations

    You need to do plenty of exercise, It is an ideal companion to go out running.

    Use

    Due to its versatility, it is necessary that the Large Mรผnsterlรคnder be placed regularly in the most varied fields. His medium head size has made him a specialist in the search for injured game animals, on the plains and in the woods. His main job is to, after the shot, avoids unnecessary suffering of the injured animal to some extent. The goal is to have a very good all-terrain dog; therefore, it is necessary to maintain in him these natural qualities.

    Health

    The Large Mรผnsterlรคnder he is a robust dog, living a long time and generally in very good health.
    This dog is not predisposed to being overweight. Their activities should be oriented to humid environments (swamps) in hot weather. It is not afraid of the cold and can even live outside in a kennel..

    Comprar a โ€œMรผnsterlรคnder Grandeโ€

    The price of a Large Mรผnsterlรคnder varies according to their origins, age and gender. The limited diffusion of the breed on French soil does not allow knowing the average price of a puppy of Large Mรผnsterlรคnder registered in the LOF (Sociรฉtรฉ Centrale Canine).

    Characteristics "Large Mรผnsterlรคnder"

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    Type and recognitions:

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

    Federations:

    • – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.2: Spaniel type โ“˜
    • – ANKC – Group 3 (Gundogs) โ“˜
    • – โ€‹KC – Gundogs โ“˜
    • – NZKC – Hunting dogs โ“˜
    • – UKC – Gun Dog โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Large Mรผnsterlรคnder"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    29.10.2013

    Use:

    According to its hunting needs as a versatile dog, the Great Munsterlander must meet all the necessary challenges and must be able to work in the field., forest and water before and after shooting.



    General appearance:

    Strong and muscular body, bold overall impression. Expression of intelligence and nobility. Clean exterior lines.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    The height at the withers and the length of the body must be as equal as possible. The length of the body may exceed the height at the withers by 2 cm..



    Behavior / temperament:

    The most important qualities are: be manageable and easy to teach, reliable for use as a hunting dog particularly after shooting. Loving temperament without being nervous.

    Head:

    Noble and elongated with intelligent expression. Defined chin with good muscles.

    Cranial region:
    • Stop: moderate.

    facial region:

    • Nose: Pronounced black nose.
    • Snout: Strong, long and well developed for use. Right nasal bridge.
    • Lips: not hanging.
    • Jaws/Teeth: Strong bite and full dentition (42 teeth) with well-formed canines and a perfect scissor bite.

    Eyes: The darker the better, tight-fitting eyelids. Ears: Wide, medium high insertion, rounded tips, adjusted

    Ears: Wide, medium high insertion, rounded tips, adjusted.

    Neck:

    Strong and well muscled with a noble curve.

    Body:

    • Cross: moderately high, long, good musculature.
    • Back: Short, firm, straight. Pork loin: Pronounced, protected by tight muscles.
    • Rump: Long, wide, only slightly inclined, good musculature.
    • Breast : Width seen from the front, deep viewed from the side with a marked parapet. Bottom line and belly: slightly ascending, tight, slender. Short flanks and set high.

    Tail:

    Carriage horizontally or slightly higher. Side view in continuation with the upper line without break.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • Right limbs, strong and well muscled. Correct angulations.
    • Shoulder: Scapulae tightly fitting to ribs.
    • Arm: Must be strong and well muscled.
    • Forearm: Right limbs, strong and well muscled.
    • Metacarpus: elastic.
    • Previous feet: Moderately long and rounded, tight fingers, No Spurs.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • General appearance: Strong, tight muscles, vertical position.
    • Knee: correctal angulation.
    • The Hock joint: correct angulation.
    • Hind feet: Moderately long and rounded, tight fingers, No Spurs.

    Movement:

    Elastic in the walk and trot, covering the surface with long strides. Gallop: elastic, animated with the necessary push and long reach.

    Mantle

    SKIN: tight.

    Fur: Long and bushy, straight and not wavy or standing as it hampers hunting ability. typical broad hair. The hair must be especially long and dense on the back of the forelimbs and hindquarters.. (Well covered in feathers) both males and females. In the tail the hair must be particularly long. The area most heavily feathered should be in the middle of its length. The hair in the ears must be long (good fringes) and arrive clearly and evenly on the tips of the ears (leather at the end of the ears is not desirable). The hair on the head is short and soft.

    Color: The three varieties of color are:

    • White with black patches and spots,
    • roan blue,
    • pure black.

    The head is always black, a cutout or white star is possible.



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross (average):

    • Males 60 โ€“ 65 cm.
    • females 58 โ€“ 63 cm.

    Tolerated 2 cm above specified size.

    Weight: About 30 kg.



    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and its severity is considered to the degree of deviation from the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog and the dog's ability to perform its traditional task..

    โ€ข Skull too wide. Too much stop, snout
    too short.
    โ€ข Roman nose or plate face, complete absence of
    pigmentation or just spots.
    โ€ข Swollen or pendulous lips.
    โ€ข Slight missing teeth and bite; bite clamp, double PM 1, absence of 1-2 premolars (PM1) or 3 molar (M3) (Maximum 2 teeth)
    โ€ข Eyes too light. Visible red membrane. Loose eyelids.
    โ€ข Low set ears, separated from the head. Ears that are too short or folded back showing cartilage.
    โ€ข Neck too short, too long, very thick, very thin, Spada.
    โ€ข Cross too low, very short.
    โ€ข Back too long, sunken or hooded.
    โ€ข Loin with loose muscles. Non-harmonious transition of the croup; over built.
    โ€ข Short croup, close, with abrupt fall.
    โ€ข Barrel-shaped chest, Strait, not deep enough, lack of sill,
    โ€ข Abdomen too ascending or too low
    โ€ข Carrying the tail to one side, rolled up, broken or ring-shaped tail.
    โ€ข Forelimbs: too steep angles, protruding or crooked elbows. Stupid Carpos. Forehead too narrow or too wide.
    โ€ข Hind limbs: too steep angles, cow hock or bow legs as well as a rear that is too open or closed.
    โ€ข Round cat foot, long hare, flatfoot. Pigeon fingers or violin forehead.
    โ€ข Walk and short trot, rigid or remilded. Gallop: hard heels, little push.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

    โ€ข Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
    โ€ข Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    โ€ข Pale nose.
    โ€ข Entropion, ectropion.
    โ€ข Prognathic or enognathic mouth, mouth crossed, absence of incisors or canines, absence of molars or premolars (except 2 PM1 the 1 M3)
    โ€ข Colors not in accordance with the breed standard.
    โ€ข Dogs above or below the indicated height.
    โ€ข Fearful or sensitive to triggering to any degree. Fear of prey, teether out of fear, fearful of strangers.



    N.B.:

    โ€ข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
    โ€ข Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. GroรŸer Mรผnsterlรคnder (English).
    2. Grand mรผnsterlรคnder (French).
    3. GroรŸer Mรผnsterlรคnder Vorstehhund (German).
    4. (em alemรฃo: Grosser mรผnsterlรคnder) (Portuguese).
    5. (en alemรกn GroรŸer Mรผnsterlรคnder), Gran Munsterlander (espaรฑol).

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    Small Munsterlander
    Alemania FCI 102 . Spaniel type

    Origin: Germany
    Character: Friendly and skilled
    Weight: 15 - 16 Kg
    Height: 50 - 54 cm.
    Life expectancy: 12 - 13 years

    Mรผnsterlรคnder Pequeรฑo

    The Small Munsterlander, is playful, joyful, Active, docile and learn very fast.

    Content

    History

    The Little Mรผnsterlรคnder, It is a breed of dog in German, Spaniel type. Born in the region of Muensterland from where derives its name.

    About the year 1870 they met in Mรผnsterland, many dogs of Spaniel type Germans that very self-assured animals, very good trackers and bailiffs. But the needs of the aristocracy and his fondness for hunting unleashed a series of changes in the canine world…

    In the year 1906 the poet Herman Lons, dedicated himself to investigating everything related to the -then- so-called โ€œRoten Hannoverischen Heidebrackeโ€ o โ€œRed Hanoverian Heath Houndโ€. In an abbreviated manner, they called it "Heidewachtelโ€.

    Count von Bevervรถrde โ€“ Lohburg and Principal Master Reitmann of Burgsteinfurt, at the same time they achieved the first results with its crianzas. In the following years the โ€œDorsterer Schlagโ€.

    Y, in March of 1912 was founded theSmall Mรผnsterlรคnder Pointing Dog Associationโ€. The objectives of the Association were: โ€œto promote the purity and high-level breeding of the small long-haired pointer as it has been bred in Mรผnsterland for decadesโ€.

    The lack of common characteristics of the breed had a negative influence on both the breeding and the activity of the association.

    It was from the year 1921 when a breeding program began to be carried out -mainly- consensus and supported in the standard of the breed to the Dr. Friedrich Jungklaus published his scientific work on Small Munsterlander.

    It is this study, described all breed characteristics. That description of the race is still โ€“ fundamentally- valid today and is what distinguishes the Small Munsterlander, other German long-haired and versatile hunting dogs.

    Then, summarizingโ€ฆ, the Small Munsterlander was born from the crossing of Spaniel with the German Longhaired Pointer in the early 20th century.

    But his selection, Although it is very similar to the of the Large Mรผnsterlรคnder, since they share as ancestor the German Longhaired Pointer, they have been developed separately.

    Physical characteristics

    The Small Munsterlander, is an elegant dog, your body has a structure medium-sized, strong and harmonious, balanced proportions. Elegant head. With an upright posture, shows the flowing lines of its body and tail with a flat carriage.

    Its hair bright should be smooth to slightly ondeado, not too long and bushy.

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    Small Munsterlander finds to stick

    The length of the body measured from the tip of the breastbone to the ischium must be greater than the height at the cross as maximum 5 cm..

    The skin is very adherent, without forming folds. The fur is thick, long Middle, smooth to something ondeado, well glued and waterproof. Its silhouette outline should not be hidden under a too long hair.

    The hair thick should be the best possible protection against the inclement weather, influences of the ground and to avoid injuries. Is a short, smooth fur.

    The fur It should be Brown and white and Brown Roan with Brown plates – the mantle – mottled, allow a whitelist in the head, fire on the snout markings are tolerated, eyes and around the anus (Jungklaus brands).

    The height will of 52 to 54 centimeters.

    Character and skills

    The Small Mรผnsterlรคnder is an intelligent dog, adept at learning, temperamental and balanced.

    It is a very versatile dog, It adapts smoothly to any type of hunting, climate and terrain, It is a perfect breed both for the 'sample' and for the 'collection', It is risky and not afraid of anything or anyone.

    As a companion dog it is stable, attentive and friendly people (the family), playful, lively and cheerful.

    The Small Munsterlander learn very fast.

    Often relate well with other dogs and always retain its passionate and persevering instinct towards the dam, his multiple conditions for hunting and his tempered nerves and sharpness.

    Observations

    It is the smallest of the Pointing Dogs germans.

    Since Puppy He usually learns very quickly to relieve himself outside the house., because they have a tendency of innate to keep clean the place in which they live.

    Education

    The Small Munsterlander he is an intelligent and confident dog. They are easy to train and educate, and very rarely do they disappoint their teacher in their speed of learning. Teaching them tricks shouldn't be much more complicated than teaching them the rules of life..

    Having said that, It is recommended to start learning early and start socializing the puppy as soon as possible, especially for an individual who will live in the city, to develop your confidence and ability to resist your stalking instincts.

    If the dog is destined to hunt, must be trained for hunting through play and not through repetitive training. It is also important to teach him that he should not hunt anywhere and at any time.. Fortunately, memory learning, either by voice or gestures, works great with this breed.

    In summary, the consistency, the kindness, intellectual stimulation and assiduity are necessary to make them the perfect family companion and channel their energy.

    Health

    The Small Munsterlander it is resistant and, due to its large gene pool, has no diseases of its own.

    His only Achilles heel are his ears.: suffers from ear and ear infections a bit more often than most breeds.

    Grooming

    Take care of Small Munsterlander requires little effort: brushing your dog's coat every now and then is enough to keep his coat shiny during normal activity.

    Brushing and checking the dog's ears should be systematic after going out into the woods or fields, to make sure there is no dirt trapped between the longest hairs. Drying them well after swimming also reduces the risk of repeated ear infections..

    Buy a โ€œSmall Mรผnsterlรคnderโ€

    Are needed between 500 and 800 euros to adopt a puppy from Small Munsterlander.

    The price of a puppy of this breed differs depending on the sex: a female is more expensive than a male.

    Characteristics "Small Munsterlander"

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Small Munsterlander" 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 – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.2: Spaniel type โ“˜
    • – CKC – Miscellaneous โ“˜
    • – โ€‹KC – Hunting dog โ“˜
    • – UKC – Gun Dog โ“˜

    FCI breed standard "Small Munsterlander"

    Origin:
    Germany

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    09.11.2004

    Use:

    Dog used for multiple use hunting.



    General appearance:

    Aristocratic and elegant, your body has a structure of size medium, strong and harmonious, balanced proportions. Aristocratic head. With an upright posture, shows the flowing lines of its body and tail with a flat carriage. Forelimbs well covered with feathers, hindlimbs in pants with the tail showing a marked flag. Its shiny coat should be straight to slightly wavy, not too long and bushy. Their movements are harmonic, covering the surface well.

    IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

    • The length of the body measured from the tip of the sternum to the ischium must be greater than the height at the cross as a maximum 5 cm..
    • The length of the skull from the occipital protuberance to the stop is equal to the length of the muzzle from the stop to the nose.


    Behavior / temperament:

    Little Mรผnsterlรคnder is an intelligent dog, adept at learning, temperamental and balanced. His character is stable; attentive and friendly people (suitable for the family). Good social relationship and ability to get along with the guide (team qualification). Passionate and persevering instinct towards the dam, multiple conditions for hunting as well as tempered nerves and sharpness.

    Head:

    His head and expression coin his typicality.

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Aristocratic, dry, flat to slightly domed.
    • Depression links (Stop): Slightly marked yet clearly recognizable

    facial region:

    • Truffle: Unicolor, brown.
    • Snout: Strong, long, straight muzzle.
    • Lips: Short, well overlapped, well pigmented โ€“ unicolor โ€“ brown.
    • Jaws / Teeth: Large white teeth. Strong jaws with a regular, full scissor bite, in which the upper incisors close in front of the lower ones without losing contact and the teeth are placed vertically in the jaws. With 42 teeth according to the dental formula. More or less number of 2xP1 is allowed.
    • Cheeks: Strong and well muscled.

    Eyes: Medium-sized, neither bulging nor sunken. Where possible dark brown. Eyelids close to the eyeball, covering the conjunctiva.

    Ears: Wide, high insertion, well attached to the head; they become pointed at their lower edge and do not extend beyond the corner of the mouth.

    Neck:

    Its length should be in harmony with the general appearance, widening somewhat towards the trunk. Very muscular and slightly domed nape. Tight throat skin.

    Body:

    • top line: Right, leaning slightly.
    • Cross: Marked.
    • Back: Strong, with good musculature. The spine should be covered with muscles. Pork loin: Short, wide and muscular.
    • Rump: Long and wide with a slight slant towards the tail and well muscled. Wide pelvis.
    • Breast : Deeper than wide with a sternum that reaches as far back as possible. Well arched ribs.
    • Bottom line and Belly: Elegant, develops with a slight arch back. Dry

    Tail:

    Set high with a long flag. Its insertion is strong, then refining. Medium long. Idle down, in movement its bearing is horizontal and oscillating, not too much above the top line. Its last third can bend slightly upwards.

    Tips

    PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

    • As a whole: Seen straight ahead and parallel if possible. Seen in profile limbs positioned well below the body. The distance from the floor to the elbow should be the same as from the elbow to the withers.
    • Shoulder: Well-adjusted scapulae, strong muscles. The scapula and forearm form a correct angle of approximately 90ยฐ.
    • Arm: As long as possible and well muscled.
    • Elbow: Attached to the body without turning in or out. Arm and forearm form a correct angle. Forearm: Strong bones placed vertically.
    • Articulation of the carpus: Strong.
    • Metacarpus: Barely directed forward.
    • Previous foot: Round and arched with tight toes and thick pads, rough and resistant without lush hair. Parallel feet both while standing and during movement without turning neither in nor out.

    LATER MEMBERS:

    • As a whole: Viewed from the back, straight and parallel. Correct knee and joint angulations. Strong bones.
    • Thigh: Long, wide and muscular. Pelvis and thigh are at the correct angle.
    • Leg: Long, muscular and tendon.
    • Tarsal joint: Strong.
    • Metatarsus: Short, vertical placement.
    • Rear foot: Round and arched with tight toes and thick pads, rough and resistant without lush hair. Parallel feet both while standing and during movement without turning neither in nor out.

    Movement:

    Covers the surface with a lot of push and corresponding reach. Front and rear straight and parallel members while maintaining a proud attitude. An ambling step is not desired.

    Mantle

    SKIN: Very adherent, without forming folds.

    Fur: Bushy, long Middle, smooth to something ondeado, well glued and waterproof. Its silhouette outline should not be hidden under a too long hair. Bushy hair should provide the best possible protection against inclement weather, influences of the ground and to avoid injuries. Is a short, smooth fur. Feathered forelimbs, hindlimbs up to the heel joint with pants. The tail has a long flag and its tip is white. Heavy chest hair is undesirable.

    Color: White and brown roan with brown plates โ€“ coat โ€“ mottled, allow a whitelist in the head, fire on the snout markings are tolerated, eyes and around the anus (Jungklaus brands).



    Size and weight:

    Height to the cross:

    • Males: 54 cm..
    • females: 52 cm..

    A variation in size is allowed by more or less than 2 cm.. (Tolerance in measurements).



    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the above points must be considered a fault and the severity with which the fault must be considered must be exactly proportional to its degree and its effects on the health and well-being of the dog..

    SERIOUS FAULTS:

    โ€ข Clumsy and large-boned conformation.
    โ€ข Serious deviations from correct body proportions, neck and height and withers.
    โ€ข More than 50 % flesh-colored or blotchy nose.
    โ€ข Pointed snout. Domed muzzle.
    โ€ข Eyes too light.
    โ€ข Croup too short.
    โ€ข Severe lack of chest depth or too flat chest. Barrel chest.
    โ€ข Elbows turned very outward or inward.
    โ€ข Pronounced pasterns.
    โ€ข Cow hock or barrel leg, both in posture and movement. movement.
    โ€ข Toes spread apart; flat feet.
    โ€ข Clumsy movement.
    โ€ข Smooth ears without hair or too long and curly fringes on the ears.
    โ€ข Too curly coat.
    โ€ข Deviation of size limits between +/โ€ข2cm and +/โ€ข 4cm.

    FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES

    โ€ข Aggressive or overly shy dogs.
    โ€ข Any dog โ€‹โ€‹that clearly shows physical or behavioral abnormalities.
    โ€ข Fearfulness, aggressiveness, shyness in hunting or shooting.
    โ€ข Gross deviations. Gender type, sexual malformations.
    โ€ข Completely depigmented nose.
    โ€ข All deviations from the correct scissor bite, except the lack or excess of two P1.
    โ€ข Broken jaw or split lip.
    โ€ข Bird's eye.
    โ€ข Ectropion, entropion, distiquiasis, (double lash line).
    โ€ข Pronounced double chin.
    โ€ข Marked cockroach back,
    โ€ข Pronounced sway back; crooked spine.
    โ€ข Malformation of the rib cage, for example, cut sternum.
    โ€ข Twisted glue, ring tail, other tail abnormalities, for example, tail too short or too long.
    โ€ข Solid colored dogs.
    โ€ข Deviation in height of more than +/โ€ข4 cm.



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

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Munsterlander (Small), Kleiner Mรผnsterlรคnder, Vorstehhund, Spion, Heidewachtel (English).
    2. Petit mรผnsterlรคnder (French).
    3. Vorstehhund, Spion, Heidewachtel (German).
    4. (em alemรฃo: Kleiner mรผnsterlรคnder) (Portuguese).
    5. Pequeรฑo Mรผnsterlรคnder (espaรฑol).

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