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Cattle dog
Cattle Dogs according to the FCI

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Known by the name of Sennenhund dog a number of breeds of dog traditionally have been used for the management and conduct of cattle.

The FCI classifies the breeds of cattle dogs into two different groups based on their physiognomy.
In Group I, Section 2, He placed Sennenhund dogs Lupoid appearance (similar to a Wolf) and in Group II, Section 3, to the trotting of mountain.

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Plott Hound
Alemania Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

The Plott Hound It is a dog that shows always eager to please her master.

Plott Hound

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History

The Plott Hound is a great hound, in particular a Coonhound, originally bred for boar hunting. It is one of the least known in United States breeds of dogs, Despite being the official dog of the State of North Carolina. It is one of the six Coonhound breeds registered in the United Kennel Club (UKC).

The ancestors of the Plott Hound of today were used for hunting wild boar in Germany many years ago. Johannes Plott left his native Germany and came to the United States in 1750. He brought with him a few greyhounds that he used for hunting wild boar.. These dogs were bred for their strength and bravery.

The Lord Plott and his family settled in the mountains of western North Carolina. Although there is no written evidence to show that Johannes came all the way to western North Carolina, Yes, it is known that his son Henry Plott settled there around 1800 and was responsible for the legend of the dog of Plott, an amazing big game dog. The Bรกlsamos Plott are a mountain range that bears the family name to this day.

The Plott Hound was first registered by United Kennel Club in the year 1900.

Johannes Plott supposedly kept his strain completely pure, without crossing, but in 1780, their dogs passed into the hands of Henry Plott what if, known data from crosses with other breeds, but in the end always attempted to maintain the originality of the race.

Other crosses, possibly, they took place around the year 1900.

GP Ferguson, a family neighbor Plott in North Carolina in those days, it was a great influence on the breed Plott.

Physical characteristics

The Plott Hound must be athletic and muscular and agile in appearance. It must not be neither low and heavy, legs or long, but yes, light. The expression must be intelligence, confidence and determination. Your skin should not be ample as a sniffer.

The Plott Hound it is a dog of constitution strong but moderate, with a striped clear in their coat color. His appearance suggests the ability to speed, resistance and energy.

The coat of the Plott Hound should be fine and short or medium in length, and with smooth texture and glossy appearance.

According to the National Association of Plott Hound, the fur the dog must be Brindle. Brindle ยซfinely striped or striped effect or pattern of black or light brown hair with the hairs of a light background color or darker shades of the accepted colors, they are the following:

Yellow striped, red striped, mottled Brown, Brown striped, striped black, striped gray, and Maltese (Slate gray, Blue striped).

The Association establishes that while that some white on chest and / or feet is allowed, White anywhere else, except in the chest and / or feet, is a defect.

The height of a Plott Hound will of 50 to 71 cm. to the cross in the mato hos, and 50 to 58 cm in females. Males should weigh in 23 to 27 kg and females in 18 to 25 kg.

Observations

The Plott Hound is considered the most robust of the Coonhound. Eats large amounts of food and very quickly, What makes it susceptible to gastric torsion, why education and perseverance when eating, is important to keep our Plott Hound healthy.

Character and skills

The Plott Hound is a dog that always shows eager to please his master, is loyal, intelligent and very alert in the home, but never aggressive.

In their role of Hunter It is often described as bold and brave, usually, they are always willing to adventure, but that predisposition varies among the strains that are bred for the hunting and the specimens that are bred as Coonhound (Coon hound).

Homeowners must be prepared to have a Plott Hound at home, a dog is not for beginners.

They require plenty of daily exercise, this breed is very active. Love the game, they have a wonderful instinct for the "woodland" (hunting of raccoons) and much like the water.

They are quick to learn. They are often indifferent to other dogs, but they constantly seek the care of human beings.

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  • Otros nombres: Plott / Plotthund.

Recognized by:

  • American Kennel Club (AKC).
  • United Kennel Club (UKC).

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English Shepherd
Estados Unidos UKC - Herding Dog Group

Pastor Inglรฉs

The English Shepherd It resists the pressure of long demanding hours.

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History

The race English Shepherd It is extremely versatile as a working dog. It's a line of Collie developed in the United States from farm dogs brought by the English and Scots early in the country's history.

Should not be confused with Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail).

The English Shepherd is very smart, able to bring forward any dog on the farm and used in varied pastoral work (beef, sheep, goats, pig), monitoring, hunting, vermin and rodent eradicator and company for the kids. It is possibly one of the most common breeds during the 19th century before the pedigree was given the importance it has to this day..

Many farmers appreciated this race for its versatility and not on their standard of appearance, being raised according to their abilities and not for exhibitions.

Physical characteristics

The English Shepherd is similar in appearance to Border Collie and to the Australian Shepherd. Although it has a less rounded head than the last, nor do they tend to have the mantle of merle color, something common in the Australian Shepherd, they have not so square body.

The English Shepherd is usually larger than the Border Collie, are easier to distinguish from Border Collie what of Australian Shepherd.

The English Shepherd is a medium-sized dog, usually a little longer than high. His weight is about 20 to 30 kg and is balanced in proportions. As a small farms working dog, has been selected to meet a variety of needs and that has resulted in a wide range of regional variations, appearance on.

The mantle is of average length and can be smooth, wavy or curly. It often has fringes on legs and the tail. As in all working dog, the hair should be easy to maintain, they require very little preparation. Dirt tends to be repulsed by the fur.

The English Shepherd It, generally, a healthy dog.

The colors of the layer can be sable & white, tricolor, black and white, or black and Tan. Other variants, such as solid colors (any), Red and atigrados also exist but are not common.

Character and skills

The temperament of English Shepherd is the defining characteristic of the breed, has one great intelligence and, often a unique kind of kindness for their own, both animals and people.

Often, is a independent worker, but always attentive to its own. They adapt easily and quickly learn routines.

Some may be distrustful with strangers and they are dogs of a single person. But, Once you agree to another adult (or other pets) or children, the converted part of his flock, and, with children especially, from that moment it will be difficult to find a better caregiver than a English Shepherd, to be aware of their children.

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Type and recognitions:

  • CLASSIFICATION UKC: Herding Dog Group

  • Alternative names:

    1. Farm Collie, Farm Shepherd, Old Farm Collie (English).
    2. English Shepherd (German).

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Pit bull
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Pit Bull Terrier Americano

The Pit bull in Spain it is considered potentially dangerous race.

The Pit bull (American Pit Bull Terrier) is a pure breed of dog, originally from United States, It was forged from dogs imported from United Kingdom. Were used as fighting dogs until they were banned in 1976; they are now bred as pets and athletes in legal sports (Although it is still the favorite breed, dog fighting carried out clandestinely).

Read all about the race by clicking on: American Pit Bull Terrier.

  • Otros nombres: American Pitbull Terrier / APBT / Pit / Pitty

Recognized by:

  • United Kennel Club (UKC).

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Boykin Spaniel
USA Not recognized by the FCI

The Boykin Spaniel It is easy to train and has always wanted to work

Boykin Spaniel

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Characteristics "Boykin Spaniel"

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History

The Boykin Spaniel (Caniche de Pantano or Little Brown Dog) It is a breed of dog of medium size, which was bred as a spaniel for hunting wild turkeys in the swamp of the Wateree River in South Carolina, United States. It is the official dog of the State of South Carolina.

The Boykin Spaniel descends from hunting dogs bred in the century 20 in South Carolina, EE.UU. The dogs had to be small enough to ride in the small boats used by hunters in the swamps., was that, L. Whitaker Boykin (1861-1932) experimented with different crosses races, and the dog resulting was the Boykin Spaniel, It is named.
Legend has it that Boykin began his breeding program with a dog named "Dumpy", a friend of Boykin was found in the streets and in the development of the race it is presumed that they were used for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Springer Spaniel, the Cocker Spaniel, and the American Water Spaniel.

The area in which L. Whitaker Boykin had his kennel was around Camden, South Carolina, a tourist area, This led to his race was observed by tourists who began to buy copies and little by little the Boykin Spaniel breed was divided by United States.

The Society of Boykin Spaniel (BSS) was created in 1977 and began to keep a genealogical record in 1979. The el Spaniel was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1985.

In the year 1990 a group of fans formed the Club of Boykin Spaniel and the Boykin Spaniel Breeders Association of America in order to achieve breed recognition by the AKC and to gain access to spaniel hunting trials. That was the first Boykin Spaniel organization to form and maintain a โ€œCode of Ethicsโ€. In 2007, Headquarters of the Association of breeders of Boykin Spaniel in the United States it was recognized by the AKC as the official Canine Club of the breed. In December of 2009 the Boykin Spaniel officially became an AKC registered breed.

The society Boykin Spaniel has a Code of Ethics for breeders, and sponsor events of trials of field and copies of this breed rescue. In addition to the AKC is also recognized by many Canine Clubs of minor or canine records companies, and in all entities it is promoted as a rare species of pet. But at the present time, the Boykin Spaniel is becoming one of the breeds Spaniel most common in the United States.

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The fame of Boykin Spaniel is that it is the official dog of the state of South Carolina, a title conferred on him 1984.

Physical characteristics

The Boykin Spaniel It, slightly, largest that the English Cocker Spaniel, and much heavier due to his wide body. The height at the cross for the males is of 39,4 to 45,7 cm and weigh in 13,6 to 18,2 kg. Females are smaller than, measuring of 35,6 to 40,6 cm. to the cross and weigh in 11,4 to 15,9 kg. Although against the original form and function of the breed, some breeders have carried out trials in order to increase their size so that they are more competitive against other breeds Retriever. Buyers should be aware of the magnitude and the weight in the pedigree of the puppies before choosing a breeder if the size is a factor in the choice of your dog.

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Traditionally, his tail was cut three days after birth, leaving 1/3 its length, but these practices are already prohibited in many countries.

The eyes are bright and attractive. Color varies from bright gold to a dark amber color. The puppies are born with bluish eyes and little by little they take on the characteristic amber color of the breed..

The color of the layer is formed by different shades of Brown, which can range from liver color to chocolate. Within this range, any color is admitted.

The Boykin Spaniel, It is a dog of water which was raised to adapt to the moderate climate of Southeast United States, but his layer varies quite a bit due to the number of ancestors he has… Coat length and density varies widely due to the variety of breeds that make up the Boykin Spaniel's history., for that reason, any type of layer is acceptable, still some of them is very curly as the American Water Spaniel and others with very smooth fur as the Field Spaniel. The length is usually of 2.5 to 5.8 cm around the body. In addition all have fringes in the ears, chest and hind legs, where the density and hair length can vary. While the color of the layer is composed of various shades of Brown, It is possible that the dog a colorless Golden tone for the Red Sun above all in the ears and should not be penalized, If stands for competitions.

The maintenance of the mantle Boykin Spaniel is minimal, you just need brushing it often, and there are few and isolated hair cuts, light shaping around the head and topline is enough. Some people let their ear hair grow quite long and that gives the feeling that they are wearing a bun like the Setter Llewellin. To the Boykin Spaniel that are used for hunting or that live in the field, often cropped them hair in the area of the belly and a little the skirt and should not be penalized, provided the proper length is maintained to protect the skin. Shave that area is somewhat improper because it can cause some layers of growth with excessive bleaching, discoloration or grayscale. Y, it could also damage the dog's skin, post your protection.

The Boykin Spaniel he is a versatile hunter, working like a dog water and as a Hunter of mountain which can be hunted birds in flight, although that is not the style of hunting Boykin. They can be used in driving deer or in tracking and monitoring of dams of wounds. Its small size makes them easy to carry in a canoe or a small boat, often described as "the dog that doesn't rock the boat". The Boykin Sleepingl is recognized by the AKC.

Observations

While the Boykin Spaniel he is a dog in good health, There are common conditions with all breeds of water dogs and Retriever, they can suffer.

The Boykin Spaniel has a probability of 37% born with hip dysplasia, according to the statistics of 2006. The disease is usually detected in the from 2 years of age. All breeders of dogs Boykin Spaniel must receive an evaluation and certification from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), one of the steps of the assessment is done through x-ray only to the 4 months of age the puppy.

The breed also has a high incidence of eye problems and dislocation of patella. Skin and hair problems exist and may be associated with disorders of the thyroid or endocrine. The Cushing's disease and the Hypothyroidism are known in the breed.

The Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) is a neuromuscular disease, that applies to the Labrador Retriever and closely related breeds, como ser el Chesapeake Bay Retriever y Curly Coated Retriever. In the year 2010 a research group led by Professor James Mickelson, Minnesota has been found responsible for mutation in the gene DNM1. In the same year, the research team in collaboration with the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, identified in the breed Boykin Spaniel due to the presence of Exercise-Induced Collapse is several of its specimens that, they were recorded in the OFA database.

At such news, members of the Canine Club Boykin Spaniel, They claimed a serious study of the race which resulted to 56% of the copies of Boykin Sleepingl studied had one or two copies of the gene that causes EIC. It was a devastating result because found is surprisingly high, the highest of all the races in which is currently studying for the disease.

The first symptoms of Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) they are alterations in the March of the animal, rigidity in the limbs and tumbler screening walk. Sick animals show muscle weakness, and collapse to the 5-15 minutes after exercise. It is a disease which can go unnoticed stay for years if the animal is not subject to strong efforts or high stress.

A DNA test allows for the direct detection of the mutation responsible for. DNA analysis is independent of age of the animal and can be in puppies. Not only is it possible to differentiate between animals that have or not the mutation, but those healthy animals carriers may also be detected, what is of great importance for breeding.

According to the Code of Ethics of the Club of Boykin Spaniel and the Breeders Association Boykin Spaniel In America, all breeders of race must be subjected to their litter to tests that detect possible problems of hips, hereditary eye disease, of heart, as well as for other diseases that may have a genetic component, such as allergies, elbow dysplasia, dislocation of patella, and the presence of the gene responsible for the EIC.

The OFA and the AKC have an extensive database called CHIC (Canine Health Information Center). To obtain a CHIC number, dogs must undergo an annual โ€œCERFโ€ test that screens their eyes, problems of patellar dislocation, and proof of hip dysplasia. The owners of the dogs must be in accordance with the publication of the results in the CERF in the OFA databases.

There are also optional heart and blood tests. elbow dysplasia. A CHIC certification does not mean that the dog has passed their evaluations and does not have any disease, but it is simply an indication that the owner checks the health problems that his Boykin Spaniel, or race that is.

Testing and responsible husbandry can reduce the incidence of these problems, and purchasers of puppies, for added security, they should request these test results.

The Orthopedic Foundation for animals has been evaluated to 157 dog breeds between January of 1974 until December of 2009. The Boykin Spaniel is the thirteenth race worse rated for hip dysplasia by presenting a 34,8% of the affected copiess.

Character and skills

The Boykin Spaniel he is a friendly and sociable dog that thrives happily in a family environment with lots of outdoor activities. It is easy to train and has always wanted to work. Is very stable and loving children and other dogs. Can sometimes be described as very energetic and with great stamina that lasts all day. They are highly adaptable to different environments, as long as they enjoy social interaction and plenty of time to burn off excess energy. This dog is very good with children, and with other dogs, they did not get angry easily and tend to be eager to please and love to their owners.

As with all dogs, the "Boykin Spaniel" they require daily exercise and regular care. As we said above, the cut of the layer on a regular basis is recommended especially if the dog is in the field, as the fur is soft it picks up Fox tails, Brambles and whole skewer it finds in its path. Y, Remember brushing it often to avoid the entanglements in long hair.

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Type and recognitions:

  • Not recognized by the FCI โ“˜
  • Federations: AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

Alternative names:

1. Boykin, Swamp Poodle, LBD (Little Brown Dog) (English).
2. Boykin Spaniel (French).
3. Boykin Spaniel (German).
4. Boykin spaniel (Portuguese).
5. Boykin Spaniel (espaรฑol).

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Blue Lacy
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Blue Lacy

The Blue Lacy, they are strong and fast, Lightweight and proportional structure

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Blue Lacy history

Blue Lacy It is a breed of working dog that originated in Texas (United States) in the mid-19th century, and it is the only breed of dog that has its origin in the State of Texas.

The breed was recognized for the first time in the year 2001 by the Texas Senate, according to Resolution No. 436 of the 77 Legislature, in which the breed is honored by being recognized as "a true Texas breed". In June of 2005, Governor Rick Perry signed legislation adopting the Blue Lacy dog โ€‹โ€‹as "Official dog of the State of Texasยซ. Until then, the mascot representing Texas was a female of breed Collie, always named with the name Diana, to approve the Blue Lacy as official dog of Texas, the queen was a representative Collie calledโ€ฆ Diana VII.

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Treeing Walker Coonhound
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Treeing Walker Coonhound

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History

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

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

Physical characteristics

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

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

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

Character and skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coonhound
Estados Unidos Coonhound types

Coonhound (the English: coon = raccoon; Hound = hound or hunting dog) It is a breed of dog of American origin which, It consists of a group of six different types of hounds. Los โ€œCoondogsโ€ (or โ€œraccoon dogsโ€, as they tend to call them) they are highly valued in United States.

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History


in the colonial period, several hunting dogs were imported because of the popular sport of the moment, fox hunting. Various breeds of hunting dogs were imported from England, Ireland and France, and the particular mix of these different races form the initial genetic composition of dogs which became known later, as dogs Virginia.

At the time the existing hunting dogs, were considered inadequate or rather incomplete, because he could only dedicate himself to hunting animals that hid close to the ground, but they could not with those who hid in the treetops, as raccoons, the opossums, wildcats and even bigger prey, as Cougars and bears.

the dogs were confused, They despistaban and in turn were unable to keep track of the dam, years. At that time, to take refuge in trees escaping. It was for that reason that cross mediantes, they got a wide variety of dogs that might be able to follow the trail of animals sheltering in the treetops. Above all, raccoons.

The race name derives from its original use in the hunt for raccoons.

It was thus that this group of dogs were developed trying to highlight and increase their best characteristics.: an acute sense of smell, the ability of tracking, pursue tirelessly its prey regardless of human orders, both on the ground and when they hid in the treetops. Y, especially guard cornered prey until the Hunter arrived. It also, they are excellent in the delivery of all types of dam, If adequate training.

Physical characteristics

To race Coonhound, Throughout history, different lines of hounds have been added in order to improve their capabilities., as the tracking, and physical characteristics such as the shape of their feet, some Coonhounds have webbed toes for tackling rivers and swamps, so common in its habitual hunting territory.

There are six individual breeds of Coonhound:

Character and skills

The Coonhound They can hunt individually or in packs.. In general, the hunters do not pursue their prey with the hounds, unlike organized fox hunting which do. In this case, they simply wait to hear the distinctive howl to determine if a raccoon or some other animal, It has been cornered.

curiosidades

In the rural area of the Colbert County, Alabama ((UNITED STATES)UU.) there is a cemetery calledKey Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyardโ€, reserved specifically for the burial of raccoon dogs (Coonhound).

A group of American troops, he chose that spot because it had been a popular hunting camp and the 4 in September of 1937 they buried a Coonhound (raccoon dog), property of the troop. Thus the cemetery was opened in memory of these precious hounds. He became an emblematic place, over time...in the 2007 more than 185 dogs were buried there.

To be able to have a tombstone there, a corner in the cemetery, Dogs must meet three requirements:

  • The owner has to prove (by primer and pedigree) its mascot is a dog authentic Coonhound.
  • A witness must declare that the deceased is a Coonhound.
  • A member of the "Coonhunter Organization" of the place where the dog resided must be authorized by the owner to see the deceased pet and declare the dog as a true Coonhound.

The cemetery has the same format as a graveyard of human, there you will see tombstones of all kinds and details. Each 4 September (Labor Day in the United States), For quite some time now, the Tennessee Valley Coon Hunter's Association has sponsored a meeting at the cemetery to pay tribute to the cemetery's inauguration. (on Labor Day in 1937). The celebration includes music, dance, Food and contests. They attend the event, often, local politicians.

"Labor Day" or Labor Day, is a federal holiday observed in the United States on the first Monday in September. It has its origin in a parade held the 5 in September of 1882 in New York organized by the Nobles of the order of the Knights of labour (Knights of Labor). Inspired by a similar annual event held in Toronto (Canada). In 1884 another parade was held and the Knights of Labor they decided to do it annually.

Other organizations, mostly the affiliated with the first international, they preferred the 1 may, date that recalls the beginning in 1886 of a strike demanding the eight-hour work day and that had led to the Haymarket Riot in Chicago, three days later, the 4 may. President Grover Cleveland believed that the holiday of the 1 May would be an opportunity for disorder. So, fearing that it would reinforce the Socialist Movement, rapidly in 1887 supported the position of the Knights of Labor and its date for Labor Day.

Since then, unlike most countries, The United States celebrates Labor Day on a different date.