The Garafian Shepherd is a breed of dog indigenous native to La Palma Canary, Canary Islands. The name receives it from the North of the island, specifically from the municipality of Garafía, for being the place where this breed was most common, Despite the fact that copies are found throughout the island.
The Garafian Shepherd has been linked from its origins to grazing, activity for which shows special aptitude, although at present it has gained great importance as a pet.
for a certain time, This race was on the edge of his disappearance due to miscegenation with other breeds of dog.
Successive crossings, especially from the age 60 20th century with other breeds of dogs pastors, They show the need to work for their recovery and selection from the exemplary few pure breed that retained the pastors of the island.
It's a differentiated canine population, originally from the region of Garafía, on the island of la Palma where was used by shepherds to raise herds of goats. Because of this, the animal performs very well in steep and rocky areas.
It has very homogeneous characteristics., Since only a functional selection has carried out. His main ability is the grazing of sheep and goats in steep terrain, due to the geographical characteristics of La Palma.
Its origin dates back to pre-Hispanic times., although the crosses with other races after the conquest have contributed to the development of the Garafian Shepherd.
To prevent this disappearance, the working group for the recovery of the Garafian Shepherd, which would become the Spanish dog association Garafian Shepherd, whose current president is Antonio Manuel Diaz Rodriguez.
Among the objectives of the Association is the development of census, creating breeding nuclei, participation in exhibitions and fairs canine, etc.
The Garafian Shepherd was officially recognized as a Spanish breed in the year 2004, by the Royal Canine Society of Spain.
The Garafian Shepherd It has been presented in the samples of native breeds that have been held in the Canary Islands, as well as in the international exhibitions held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The department of ethnology of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has carried out several studies on the breed that, they were presented at the Symposium of native races held in Córdoba in March of 1992.
In the news, this breed is very abundant on the island and the future looks promising due to the growing interest in these animals, not only by shepherds but also by people looking for a pet.
His body is format Lupoid, medium to moderately longilinear, eumétrico, of medium-size to large, slightly higher than the cross grupa, rather short neck and small head on the body. Exemplary well care usually weigh between 28 and 35 kg males and 24 and 30 kg females.
These are the weights that antesandse gave, currently in the males is of 35 to 46 kg and females in 25 to 35 kg. The height to the cross males range between the 57 and 64 cm., While that in females 55 and 62 cm..
Currently these data have also changed still normal in males of 60 to 70 cm and females 55 to 65 cm..
Its head is conical, small in relation to the body, slightly convex front, What highlights by the introduction something separate and rear of the ears, that may have items or with a tendency to go forward.
They may also appear enhiestas, observing then a tendency to keep them folded before any stimulus, showing its inner face. Truffle always black. Oblique eyes, Brown macaroons, and something coming. Brief lips, collected. Bite in clamp. Soft and little pronounced stop.
The legs they are strong, good heaviness, Emphasizing the later by its proportions. Sometimes they have Spurs, that it often doubles and some implanted.
The layer is likens or alobada. The puppies are born Brown, color that changes to reach adults, appearing in some cases hair or white spots on the chest, fingers or tip of the tail, disappearing generally grow.
The hair is abundant and more or less long. Sometimes is smooth while in other cases it is rough. It tends to accumulate at the base of the ears, neck, skirts, tail and on the edges of the legs. The tail usually very populous hairs, bearing sword being slightly coiled, Although never on the back.
The character of Garafian Shepherd It docile and friendly.
When he meets strangers, he shows a typical barking attitude., folding of ears, movements of tail and spins on his head showing the corner of the mouth in the form of smile.
He is calm and rested in appearance, although he becomes very active while carrying out any type of physical activity..
You need exercise as well as all dogs.
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Federations:
- – RSCE – Royal Canine Society of Spain ⓘ
1. Pastor Garafiano (English).
2. Pastor Garafiano (French).
3. Pastor Garafiano (German).
4. Pastor garafiano (Portuguese).
5. Pastor de Garafia (español).
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