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Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound
Estados Unidos Large-size hounds

Origin: United States
Character: active and friendly
Weight: 30 to 35 Kg
Height: 21 to 25 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound

Black and Tan Virginia Foxhounds are hunting dogs with an excellent sense of smell

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History

The Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, It is believed that it descends from hunting dogs introduced in America in 1650 by Robert Brooke.

These hounds were the ancestors of the varieties of American hunting dogs.

George Washington received a Foxhound French as a gift of the French aristocracy and that dog he crossed one of the hunting dogs bred by the Lord Brooke that it resulted in the race Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, as we know it today. Later, Irish Foxhound were crossed, as well, with the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound to increase your stamina and speed.

In 1966 the state of Virginia elected Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound as official race of the State of Virginia. This race, along with other varieties of American Foxhound, it was created by the upper class during the Colonial Era, mainly for the purpose of fox hunting.

Physical characteristics

While the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound is similar to its equivalent in English, the English Foxhound, the American version has been raised to be lighter, higher and more agile.

of his physical appearance, the most distinctive feature is its fur, It is black and Tan on a white base, short and rather coarse hair. They are large size dogs, they grow to a height of 21 to 25 centimeters and can weigh between 30 and 35 Kg. His head is long, his ears are large and drooping over his face. The eyes are Hazel or brown, giving a friendly look and intelligent in his face.

Character and skills

These dogs are loyal and Nice by nature, they need a lot of exercise to prevent boredom, since if they get bored or when locked up for long periods of time they can become quite destructive, and breaking furniture and all crossing on their way. They require much attention during the training and need to be well socialized.

These dogs have an excellent sense of smell and are faster than other hunting dogs when they pursue their prey.

While adapt with ease, life in an apartment does not make them very happy, they need plenty of exercise and in his absence is likely to upload weight easily. Apart from the need to exercise, they tend to be reasonably healthy and are not usually affected by genetic diseases of hip and bones, as it happens in other races. Their life expectancy average is about 10-12 years.

The Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, is a beautiful breed for anyone wanting a dog of gentle temperament adore staying active with their masters.

It has the soft nature of a Black and tan coonhound and the strong personality of a Scent hound.

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American English Coonhound
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States
Character: affectionate and cheerful
Weight: 20 to 30 Kg
Height: 50 to 68 cm.
Life expectancy:

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History

The American English Coonhound, is one of the varieties of Coonhound normally bred in the southern United States.

This breed was originally classified and recorded as English Fox and Coonhound, prior to the specialization of the six breeds of Coonhound. Recognition in the Decade of 1940 by the United Kennel Club of Bluetick Coonhound and Treeing Walker Coonhound as different races, gave rise to the classification and registration of the American English Coonhound as a distinct race within the group Coonhound.

The breed originated in the southeast of United States, where they were raised by the cross of a American Foxhound and English Foxhound, most other European hunting breeds, and other native dogs, in order to specialize the race in the hunting of animals that are fugaban climbing trees.

Physical characteristics

Unlike the other classifications of Coonhound, a wide variety of colorations is acceptable to meet the standards of the American English Coonhound. The coloration may be reddish, bluish or tricolor.

But, red marks are predominant and ยซRedtickยป is a common euphemism to refer to the color of the American English Coonhound.

Some people believe that this lack of emphasis on specific coloration has allowed breeders to focus breeding programs on traits like intelligence and hunting ability rather than superficial concerns., like coat standards. Color variations are common even among puppies from the same litter of a American English Coonhound , which indicates high levels of DNA diversity in the breed.

Character and skills

To the American English Coonhound loves to snuggle up on any fluffy surface he finds, important to take into account, all those people who do not want to have their dog on the sofa and in bed all day.

Just like all the Coonhound, are โ€“generally- good dogs, affable and very sociable. Nervousness or aggression is considered a defect according to UKC breed standards. Are strong and stubborn nature, so it requires more patience in training than other breeds.

Young dogs tend to be very active, playful and eager to human attention, they are dogs that require plenty of exercise.

The American English Coonhound, It is used more often as hunting dogs, mainly of raccoons.

They are also excellent family pets, that they have been bred for hunting in Group, so tend to be very friendly.

The American English Coonhound as well, is very good guardian. It has a very characteristic alert bark that makes it infallible.

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Basador
Estados Unidos - Hybrid of Basset Hound and Labrador Retriever

Origin: United States
Character: Quiet and sometimes stubborn.
Weight: 20 to 30 Kg
Height: Varable
Life expectancy: 10 -12 years

The Basador is a cross between two very different breeds, the Basset Hound and the Labrador Retriever.

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

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History

The Basador is a hybrid mix of two popular and highly prized breeds, the Basset Hound and the Labrador Retriever. Although this hybrid has been a popular choice for almost twenty years, Currently there is little documentation available for the mixture, and it is only recognized by the Dog Registry of America. As such, the story is limited and it is necessary to review the stories of parental races to understand the layout and other features of character of the Basador.

The Labrador Retriever It is the most popular dog and was first developed in Canada to help fishermen. Surprisingly, this breed nearly extinct in the early 1880 Labrador when females were sacrificed litter in Canada due to high tax rates. Fortunately, Labrador was imported to England and America at this time and was gaining popularity as a hunting companion and recovery. Happy and easy setup of the Labrador makes it an ideal family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นhas remained the best dog in the United States, Canada and England for several decades.

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The Basador is a cross breed, and as the current dog, his name has several characteristics: can be written both "Basador" and "Bassador". But no matter how you spell, This is a very cute dog.

The Basset Hound It was first developed as a curiosity among the French aristocracy, But after the French Revolution, This race became a popular choice among commoners for hunting. The common French could not hunt on horseback and needed a dog that could keep up with them on foot. Short and sturdy legs of the Basset Hound were perfect for hunting on foot. The Basset Hound did not gain popularity in the United States until the twentieth century, despite being brought during colonial times. In the Decade of 1960 appeared advertising of Hush Puppy, and the Basset Hound's popularity only grew from there.

Physical characteristics

The Basador looks so much like a basset hound like a Labrador. Both races have expressive eyes sad or may seem thoughtful. The most prominent feature of the Basset Hound in this hybrid is the short, stocky legs of this short hybrid.. The front legs are slightly open. The snout is long and thin, and ears are slightly longer than those of a farmer but shorter than a Basset Hound. But, the ears are quite large. The body of the Bassador is outrageously longer than high, as in the Basset Hound. The coat is short and dense and usually is in a solid color such as Labrador. But, White spots can adorn the chest and feet of the Basador.

Character and skills

Temperament affected partly by inheritance and partly by the environment, so it can be variable. The temperament of a Basador It depends on several things, including the temperaments of their parents, especially the mother, which it is more likely to influence the behavior of the puppy; the amount of socialization receiving; and particular genes that inherits.

It can be more independent if the Basset side of his family dominates or more trainable if the Labrador side prevails. Beware of cats, since both races have strong hunting instincts. But, Both Labradors and Bassets are devoted to their families and generally should not be shy or aggressive around people or other animals. Do not give thanks if a puppy's parents do not allow them to approach him, If you shy away or growl, or if the puppies do any of those things.

One Basador It tends to be quite intelligent, but the fact you want to make the effort to learn depends on whether you have more influence basset. A basset can be stubborn and may lack interest in learning whatever you are trying to teach. But no matter which side of the family is dominant, if training a Basador with positive reinforcement techniques, showing him what he likes and rewarding him with praise, games and goodies, It is likely to learn quickly.

Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything you can teach him. Don't wait until you have 6 months to start train or have to deal with more stubborn dog. If possible, Take it to a trainer when you have between 10 and 12 weeks, and socializes, socialice, socialice. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) They are completed. Instead of formal training, You can start training your puppy to socialize at home and among family and friends until immunizations are completed in the puppy.

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1 – The perfect dog – Bassador by everything4pools
2 – Jmaley1 [CC BY-SA] 3 – Basador by Alex Alonso
4 – Basador by molly mundt

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American Black and Tan Coonhound
Estados Unidos FCI 300 - The Hound of raccoons

Origin: United States
Character: Friendly and alert
Weight: 29 to 59 Kg
Height: 58 to 69 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

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The American Black and Tan Coonhound (in English: ยซBlack and Tan Coonhoundยซ) It is a breed of dog used especially to follow the trail to raccoons. It is a cross between Bloodhound (Bloodhound) and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound ("Virginia Black and Tan Foxhunter").

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Plott Hound
Alemania Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: Germany, United States
Character: Loving and guardian
Weight: 18 to 27 kg
Height: 50 to 71 cm.
Life expectancy:

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

Origin: United States
Character: Minder and loyal
Weight: 20 to 30 Kg
Height: Variable
Life expectancy: 11 - 13 years

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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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English Shepherd Puppies of Forrest Run Farm Registered family raised April 2010
English Shepherd pups at 4 wks old
Patient English Shepherd
Walnut Ranch English Shepherd puppies

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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