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Rafeiro of Alentejo
Portugal FCI 96 - Molossoid . Mountain

Origin: Portugal
Character: Guardian
Weight: 35 - 60 Kg
Height: 64 - 74 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

Rafeiro of Alentejo

The Rafeiro of Alentejo It is an excellent watchdog in the haciendas and houses of the Alentejo.

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History

The Rafeiro of Alentejo (Alentejo Mastiff), as the name reflects, comes from the Portuguese region of Alentejo, extending south of the Tagus River to the Algarve. The pedigree dog, that within the FCI belongs to the Group 2 (Molossoid), Mountain Dogs subsection, has a long history as a herding dog. Although little is known about the exact origin of this rare breed, their parents are supposed to be found in the molossian dogs of the Middle East. The Estrela Mountain Dog (Star Mountain Dog), also from portugal, was probably also involved in its origin.

In the Alentejo lowlands, shepherds used the Rafeiro of Alentejo to herd and drive cattle. It also, the intrepid four-legged friend protected the flock entrusted to him by reliably avoiding attacks by wild animals or rustlers. Especially at night the Rafeiro of Alentejo defended his flock to the blood. The wealthy large landowners appreciated the imposing dog not only as a vigilant protector, but also as a status symbol of strength and power.

As industrialization advanced and the large latifundia decreased, the rafeiro it got weirder. In the early 20th century, dogs of this type were almost extinct. But, a small circle of enthusiasts ensured that the breed was preserved. In 1940 a first breed standard was established. 14 years later, the Fรฉdรฉration Cynologique Internationale (FCI) finally recognized the breed.

Physical characteristics

When the Rafeiro of Alentejo, cattle thieves and wild animals quickly flee: Who would want to mess with such a big and powerful dog?

With a height at the withers of up to 76 cm and a weight of approximately 50 kg, the Portuguese breed dog has a very striking appearance. His massive head and strong, muscular body give a defensive impression.. Look calmly at your opponent with small brown eyes, between which there is a slight groove, but nothing escapes your watchful eye.

Despite its bulky shape and somewhat heavy and slow gait, the body of the Rafeiro of Alentejo seems to be rather long than wide. The neck offers a good transition to the shoulder, the back is straight. The tail is well furnished and thickened at the base, rather low and forms a slight upward curve when excited. In rest position it reaches to the hock. Ears of the Rafeiro they are medium in size and fall to one side when folded.

The dense and smooth coat of the Portuguese Sheepdog is short to medium length and has abundant undercoat, giving you reliable protection in all weather conditions. The Rafeiro of Alentejo it is available in black, gray wolf, leonado or yellow with or without white spots. A white base color with yellow spots is also allowed., as well as brindle specimens according to the breed standard.

Character and skills

At night, the Rafeiro of Alentejo he is in his best moment: nothing escapes your watchful eye, his good sense of smell and his excellent ears. Anyone who dares to enter their territory is captured without notice and, if required, wholesale. Pastors who have a Rafeiro they no longer have to fear rustlers or poachers.

Like a purebred dog, whose sole task is to accompany and protect his family, the Portuguese breed dog is completely unsuitable. Although he is faithful and loyal to his family, his innate sharpness is difficult to control even with consistent upbringing. After all, the intelligent and self-confident Rafeiro of Alentejo has always been used to working and acting independently. But, the will to subordinate and obedience are not among its strong points.

Who wants to keep a Rafeiro of Alentejo You must be able to offer him a large territory in which his watchful and protective instinct can live according to his mood. This does not mean, of course, that one should just let this dog go. A responsible owner socializes and educates his dog from the beginning. Shows you clearly who holds the reins in your hand and where your limits are. At the same time, he also accepts that his four-legged friend needs his freedom. The Rafeiro will never become a "good lapdog".

Buy a โ€œRafeiro del Alentejoโ€

Those interested in a Rafeiro of Alentejo Purebreds sometimes have to go a long way to find a suitable breeder. But, people who want to buy this dog on a whim, should refrain from buying it. The Rafeiro it is and continues to be an excellent herd dog and should be kept in that context. Who wants to make it a suitable companion dog for the family, You are not doing yourself or the dog any favors..

Health and life expectancy of the โ€œRafeiro del Alentejoโ€

The typical diseases of the breed are hardly known due to the low propagation of the breed. The Rafeiro it is a very robust dog whose life expectancy is comparatively high, of 12 to 14 years. But, like all dogs of their size and format, You may also have joint problems such as hip joint dysplasia or elbow dysplasia.

The โ€œRafeiro del Alentejoโ€ diet

In principle, this breed has no specific dietary needs. But, a balanced and healthy diet is, of course, also important for this dog – also or especially regarding possible joint problems. So, following the high energy puppy diet, a fairly low protein food should be given first to prevent the young dog from growing too quickly. In the adult dog, the energy value of the food can increase again. Now, fresh meat, through which the necessary amount of animal protein is absorbed, should mainly fill the feeding bowl. Fresh vegetables and rice are suitable as a healthy garnish. Fish can be given as an alternative to meat.

Characteristics "Rafeiro of Alentejo"

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. โ“˜
  • – AKC – FSS โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Rafeiro of Alentejo"

Origin:
Portugal

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
04.11.2008

Use:

It is an excellent watchdog on Alentejo farms, and is also a highly esteemed herding dog. It's me



General appearance:

It is a dog of large size, strong, rustic, sober. With a slightly convexilinear profile. It is sublongilinear (a little longer than wide).

  • IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Rectangular (Sub- longilinear) with a height at the withers somewhat less than the length of his body.
  • Width of the skull with respect to the length of the head must have a ratio of 1/ 2
  • Muzzle length and skull must have a ratio of 2 / 3
  • Chest depth should be slightly less than half the height at the withers.


Behavior / temperament:

An excellent farm dog and property watchdog. It is also very useful as a livestock protector., more vigilant during the night, being very serious when entrusted with any territory or property.

Her expression is calm and confident, never aggressive or shy.

Head:

Voluminous tending to be massive in proportion to the size of the dog, wide at the back of the skull, narrow and less convex in the antecara. The upper facial skull axis is moderately divergent.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Width; bulging on both axes. Superciliary arches are not prominent. The front groove is not very pronounced between and above the eyes. The occipital protuberance is hardly apparent. The interatrial space is of a regular and slight curvature.
  • Depression links (Stop): It is little pronounced

facial region:

  • Truffle: Oval and black in color. Its limb is slightly truncated from top to bottom and front to back.. Well open nasal Windows.
  • Snout: Bulging cross section. The profile of the nose is straight. The length of the muzzle is less than that of the skull. It is of medium amplitude.
  • Lips: Slightly stooped from the front, overlapping and well broken. They are thin, firm, with a slightly curved bottom profile.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Strong, well developed and well opposed. Scissor bite, accepted in clamp.
  • Cheeks: Slightly evident with the prominent masonic zone. Eyes: Small, almost shallow ellipticals. They are brown (preferably dark), horizontal, and little. The eyelids have a firm and adherent dark pigmentation to the eyes. With a calm expression.

Ears: Medium insertion. They are bent, hang over the sides and have little movement. When the animal is active, his ears are kept bent, upright at the base and more vertically flexed. They are triangular, small and narrow at the base; its width at the base is equal to the length of the pavilion's middle axis.

NECK: Well placed on the shoulders, straight, short, strong with a simple and uniform longitudinal jowl, proportioned to size.

Neck:

Well placed on the shoulders, straight, short, strong with a simple and uniform longitudinal jowl, proportioned to size.

Body:

It is strong, good muscular, somewhat longer than its height at the withers, bulky.

  • top line: Right, almost level, slight tilt from the rear is tolerated.
  • Cross: Not prominent, well connected to the neck. Back: Slightly inclined, tending to horizontal.
  • Pork loin: Straight and medium length. It is broad, well muscled and slightly bulky.
  • Rump: Slightly inclined, long Middle, broad and muscular, in relation to the substance.
  • Sill: Not very apparent, broad.
  • Breast : Large, either lowered or slightly above elbow level.
  • Ribs: Well arched, slightly leaning towards the rear.
  • Belly and haunches: Almost horizontal sternum. It is not thin and extends the line of the sternum.

Tail:

It is long and thick, medium insertion following the line of the rump. It has a curve in its limb, but it's not bent. When the dog is at rest it falls under the hock; when it is active, it can become twisted.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: They're strong, separated; viewed from the front and side, they are well poised.

  • Shoulder: Strong, long Middle, well-developed and muscular. Scapula โ€“ humerus angle approximately 105ยบ.
  • Arm: Strong, long Middle, leaning and muscular.
  • Elbows: Stuck to the chest, without leaning in or out. Radius โ€“ humerus angle between 130ยบ and 135ยบ.
  • Forearm: Is vertical, long, thick and well muscled.
  • Carpo: Thick. With good articulation.
  • Metacarpus: It is thick, medium length and slightly sloping. Previous feet: They are not crushed. Fingers are thick and long, they are well closed and not very hunched. The nails are strong and their color varies according to the hair.. The pads are thick and tough.

LATER MEMBERS: Strong, separated, and seen from behind and from the side they are well poised.

  • Thigh: Long, width, inconspicuous muscles. Hip โ€“ femur angle approximately 105ยบ.
  • Knee joint: Strong articulation, in line with the body without leaning or outwards, Femur โ€“ tibia angle between 125ยบ and 130ยบ. Leg: Slightly sloping and of medium length. It is muscular. Hock: Medium tall. He is thin. Tibia โ€“ tarsus angle approximately 140ยบ.
  • Metatarsus: Thick, medium length, slightly tilted. Can have single or double dewclaws.
  • Hind feet: They are not crushed. Fingers are thick and long, they are well closed, and they are not very hunched. The nails are strong and their color varies according to the hair.. The pads are strong and durable.

Movement:

Heavy, slow and undulating without exaggeration.

Mantle

SKIN: The skin is thick and slightly loose. The mucosa is partially or totally pigmented in black.

  • Fur: Should be short or preferably semi-long. It is thick, smooth and dense. It is distributed regularly on the body and extends to the interdigital spaces.
  • Color: Black, wolf, leonado or yellow. White with these colors or these colors with white, spotted, striped or tabby.


Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

  • Males: 66 to 74 cm..
  • females: 64 to 70 cm..

Weight:

  • Males: 45 to 60 kg.
  • females: 35 to 50 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..

  • Behavior: Shyness.
  • Apgeneral arience: General poor appearance, thinness, Obesity.
  • Caรฑa nasal: Long, close, somewhat curved in profile with a vertically truncated truffle.
  • Lรญnand Superior: barbed back the ensillado.
  • Glikeness: Too much fall, long, close.
  • Colto: With very high insertion, or very low.
  • Formertremedies: Cow hock, very wide in the front, wrong angulations, lack of correct poise.
  • PinIt: Disproportionate to body size, open foot or hare foot,
  • Plink: Bad look of the coat Long hair, wavy the fence.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • ApGeneral arience: Light or lymphatic structure.
  • Cthey are not coming: Disproportionate to the size of the dog, lack of volume, stop pronounced, flat or narrow skull, parallel upper longitudinal facial skull axes
  • Ojors: Light color, non-elliptical, inclined, poorly adherent eyelids to the eyeball.
  • Obars: Large, rounded, not folded, not hanging, partially amputated
  • CUit: Absence of double chin, too many folds or double chins.
  • Pecho: Strait, flat ribs
  • Colto: Curved when at rest, a hook on the tip, Amputee cuts.
  • Mucous membranes: Absence of partial external pigmentation of the mouth, eyelids, lips and nose.
  • Tby hand: Males: less than 66 cm.. or more than 75 cm.. females: less than 64 cm.. or more than 71 cm.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
  • Tinpincity: Atypical.
  • ApGeneral arience: Extremely light or lymphatic structure.
  • Cthey are not coming: Narrow and long.
  • Caรฑa nasal: Excessively long, the arched profile.
  • Dinentities: Upper or lower prognathism.
  • Ojors: clear, different color or dimensions, partly covered by the third eyelid.
  • Obars: High or low implanted, rounded or large.
  • Colto: Absence (anuria).
  • Mucous: absence of black color in the truffle, the Windows, mouth and lips (albinism).
  • Plink: Satin.


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

TRANSLATION: Rafael Santiago (Puerto Rico).

Technical review: Miguel Angel Martinez (Federation Cynologique Argentina).

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Rafeiro do Alentejo, Alentejo-Mastiff, alentejo mastiff (English).
2. mรขtin de l’Alentejo, mastiff de l’Alentejo (French).
3. Rafeiro do Alentejo, Rafeiro, Alentejo-Mastiff (German).
4. Mastim Portuguรชs, Mastim do Alentejo (Portuguese).
5. Mastรญn del Alentejo (espaรฑol).

Photos:

1 – Rafeiro of Alentejo by https://brit-petfood.com/hr/node/8006

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Fila Brasileiro
Brazil FCI 225 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Brazil
Character: Faithful and brave
Weight: 40 and 50 kg.
Height: 65 to 70 cm.
Life expectancy: 9 - 11 years

The Fila Brasileiro it is a rare dog in Europe, which implies that it is difficult to find a good puppy.

Fila Brasileiro

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Characteristics "Fila Brasileiro"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Fila Brasileiro" 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 Fila Brasileiro its history is linked to both genetic mixing and Brazilian colonization. There is no consensus on its origin, but probably the Brazilian line is the result of a mixture of dogs whose specialty was hunting and herding animals in the field. The mastiff, the Bulldog, the Terceira line (a portuguese breed) and the Scent hound are just a few examples of possible breeds that have contributed to tracing the DNA of the Brazilian line. Some say that indigenous dogs (Aracambรฉ) and even the savages, like the guarbo wolf, they may also have participated in the miscegenation.

In some 19th century carvings, the breed was already known to assist in catching oxen, cows, sheep and even big cats, like jaguars, for example. This shows that the Brazilian line was not just a dog to keep at the door, taking a nap in the late afternoon: I was really going to fight! And maybe that's where his keen sense of protection comes from., always putting strangers in their place once they get home.

In 1946 the first effort was made to set the breed standard. In 1976, the second standard was recognized and approved during the 1st Symposium of the Brazilian Fila Race. In 1984 the third rule was defined, which is still valid today.

Physical characteristics

It is a trotting large but very agile. It has a powerful skeleton and a rectangular structure, compact and proportionate. The head is big, heavy and solid, although it is always proportionate to the body. The craniofacial relationship is almost 1:1, with the nose slightly shorter than the skull. The occipital ridge is very prominent, especially in the puppy. The stop is low and inclined, so it should not be seen when looking at the animal from the front. The eyes are medium or large, in the form of almond, quite sunken and colored according to the mantle (yellow to dark brown). Ears are wide and thick, dangling and "V" shaped. The limbs are parallel and straight, with strong bones. A characteristic of the breed is the way of moving in amble. The tail is very broad at the root and tapers rapidly when it reaches the hock..

  • Fur: short.
  • Color: all solid colors are supported, except white, the rat gray and the mottled or stained coat, liable to disqualification. Solid color layers may have stripes of less intense or very dark color. Black mask is optional.
  • Size: in males, of 63 to 75 cm., with a minimum weight of 50 kg; in females, of 60 to 70 cm., with a minimum weight of 40 kg.

Character and skills

The Brazilian Fila is very determined, brave and can be very fierce. They can be docile and very obedient to their owners and family and are very tolerant of children.. It is a dog that loves the company of its owner and always tries to be with him.. One of the most striking points of the Fila Brasileiro is the aversion to strangers. So they are excellent guard dogs..

The Fila Brasileiro are the protectors of the pack (that is to say, the family that raises him) and therefore they need to be educated from an early age. At the age of 7 months already begin to show surveillance potential. As they are very large and very strong dogs, it's important for owners to have a firm wrist and show leadership from an early age, so that the dog becomes obedient and respects the owners.

They are very smart and tend to easily learn the owners' teachings. Be careful not to be too rigid in your corrections when the Fila Brasileiro does something wrong, because they can be a bit stubborn and make training difficult.

This dog's aggressive instinct should not be stimulated (and less with bloody methods), because it could become a dangerous animal, given its great bulk. Without a doubt, this is a breed for experts.

Care of the ยซFila Brasileiroยป

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The maintenance of a โ€œFila Brasileiroโ€ is not laborious, not too different from other large, short-haired dogs. The frequency of the bath can vary according to the type and intensity of the activities carried out by each dog..

– Grooming: The "Fila Brasileiro" does not need more than weekly brushing, because its coat is short and the breed doesn't get too dirty. Ideally, you should bathe monthly in summer and, in winter, Every two months.

– Nails and ears: you always have to check them. The nail cannot grow too long and the ear cannot accumulate wax and dirt. Remember that the โ€œFila Brasileiroโ€ is prone to developing otitis and keeping it clean makes it easier to notice any problem..

– Eyes: if there is any spot near the eyes or accumulation of discharge, clean them with saline solution.

– Sol: sunbaths are welcome: stimulate the body to produce vitamin D, essential for strong teeth and bones. The ideal time for this is the same as for humans, avoid the hottest times of the day, between the 10 am and 4 pm.

Health of the ยซFila Brasileiroยป

The Fila Brasileiro it is a healthy breed of dog. Maintaining the basic care routine and controlling your physical condition, the chances of you having a happy life are great! See some problems that may affect you:

– Obesity: common cause of health problems that can affect not only the Fila Brasileiro, but to all overweight dogs. As the Fila Brasileiro have a tendency to gain weight, watch for changes in the general shape of the dog, avoid giving treats and respect the recommended amounts of food for the breed.

– Otitis is an infection that can affect the hearing of the Fila Brasileiro and it can be caused by age or even poor hygiene.

Dog's level of exercise

The Fila Brasileiro need plenty of exercise, what requires available space – even if you walk on walks. Must exercise for one hour daily. And how is a smart dog, seeks to diversify its activities. A simple change in the route of the walk offers new stimulation and keeps you happy.

Images "Fila Brasileiro"

Photos:

1 – PETRA VESELร has published this image ยซFila Brasileiroยป under public domain license.
2 – Original bitch Fila Brasileiro – branca to AJorgeSC / CC BY-SA
3 – Fila Brasileiro (ALMODOVAR Rio Grande – from RIO GRANDE kennel) by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
4 – Puppy OFB at 4 months old by AJorgeSC / CC BY-SA
5 – row brazilian-colombia hatchery – 223 | Julio Cesar Hoyos A | Flickr
6 – row brazilian-colombia hatchery – 086 – Flickr

Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. โ“˜
  • – CKC – Miscellaneous list โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Fila Brasileiro"

Origin:
Brazil

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
29.09.2016

Use:

Watchdog



General appearance:

Race typically molosoid.

Powerful bone structure, rectangular and compact set, Although harmonious and well-proportioned. It presents, along with his body mass, highly concentrated and easily noticeable agility.Sexual dimorphism must be very well defined and obvious (female females, male males).

PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS:

  • Muzzle slightly shorter than skull.
  • The length of the body, measured from the tip of the sternum to the tip of the buttock, exceeds height at withers by15%.


Behavior / temperament:

Has courage, remarkable determination and verve. With their masters and the family is docile, obedient and extremely tolerant towards children. Their loyalty is notorious, because he insistently seeks the company of his masters. One of his characteristics is to be distrustful of strangers..

Is quiet in nature, which reveals a security and self-confidence very typical of his character.. Adapt perfectly well to new environments and strange noises. It is a special guardian of properties, and it is, by instinct, a pasture for cattle dog, as well as a large game hunter.While one of its characteristics is a natural withdrawal towards strangers, especially in their own territory, must be susceptible to controlled manipulation, especially in the ring.

During rest, he is calm, noble and self-confident.

Never show a gaze lost or boredom. When is attentive, your expression must show determination, which results in a fixed and penetrating gaze.

Head:

Grand, heavy, solid, but always well proportioned to the body. View from the top, looks like a trapezoid into which the pear-shaped head has been inserted.

Cranial region:
  • Craging: Its profile presents a smooth curve, that extends from the naso-frontal depression to the occipital protuberance, which is marked and outgoing, especially in puppies. Head on, it's wide, with a curved top line. Its lateral lines descend in shallow curves, almost vertically, and decrease towards the snout in a continuous line.
  • Dnaso-frontal depression (Stop): Seen from the front, is practically non-existent. The middle groove gently rises almost to the middle of the skull. Profile view, it is little marked, inclined and almost formed thanks to the superciliary arches, which are well developed.

facial region:

  • Trufa: Nostrils, wide, well developed, although without occupying the entire width of the maxilla. Its color is black.
  • Horcico: Strong, width, celebrities, always in proportion to the skull. Of good prominence at the base, without being higher than long. Seen from above, it is well filled under the eyes and thinning very slightly to half, then widening slightly to the previous curve. In profile, the nasal passage has a straight or slightly arched upper line, but never ascending. The anterior line is almost perpendicular to the nasal passage., with a slight depression just below the nose.
  • Labios: The upper lip is thick and hanging and covers the bottom in a perfect curve: the lower line of the muzzle is thus almost parallel to the upper one. The lower lip is well applied to the region of the fangs; from there it's loose all the way back, with ยซtoothedยป edges, and ends with the always apparent corner. The edge of the lips forms a deep inverted U.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Teeth are characterized by being wider than they are long. They are strong and white. The upper incisors are wide at the roots and sharp at the edges.. The fangs are strong, are well positioned in the maxilla and are separated. The jointindit is scissor shaped.
  • Ojors: Medium to large, macaroons, well separated and placed medium to deep. Its color ranges from brown to yellow, always in harmony with the color of the coat.However a darker color is preferred.Because the skin is loose, many specimens have hanging eyelids, detail that should not be considered as a fault, since this accentuates the sad aspect of the look, typical of the breed.
  • Obars: Pendants, thick, large, V-shaped. Wide at the root, decrease in extremities, which are rounded. Inserted into the back of the skull, They occur at the level of the midline of the eyes, when the dog is at rest, and they rise above the primitive ligament when it is alert. The ears are tilted at the ligament, since the front edge is higher than the back. Hanging to one side or folded back, so that its interior is visible(Pink).

Neck:

Extraordinarily strong and muscular, seems short. The upper edge is slightly convex, well separated from the skull. Chin presence.

Body:

Strong trunk, wide and tall, covered by thick and loose skin. The thorax is longer than the abdomen.

  • Lรญnand the top: Height at withers is slightly lower than rump, downline; is wide, due to the separation of the shoulder blades. In the place where the cross ends, the top line changes direction, gently rising to the front of the rump, without any sign of a bulging or arched back (carpal back).
  • Itmo and flank: Less long and wide than the thorax. They are clearly separated. In the female, flank edge is more developed. Seen from above, the loin should be less broad and full than the thorax and rump, but without showing signs of tightness.
  • Glikeness: Wide, long, its obliqueness approaches the 30 degrees above the horizontal and ends in a smooth curve. It is a little higher than the cross. รยก back view, it should be wide, almost equal in width to the chest, and can be even wider in females.
  • Breast : Well arched ribs, although without affecting the position of the shoulders. The chest is broad and well sloped, reaches to the tip of the elbows; the pecs are very prominent.
  • Lรญnlower ea and belly: The chest is long and is parallel to the ground in all its extension. The belly rises gently and is never puffy.

Tail:

With wide roots and medium insertion. Quickly gets thinner to finish at hock level. When the dog is excited, the tail is raised, thus accentuating the curvature of the limb. The tail must not fall on the back, nor curl up.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • Apgeneral arience: Forelimb height, from elbow to floor, It must be equal to the height from the elbow to the withers.
  • Shoulder: The shoulder and arm must be made up of two bones of the same length, shoulder blade and humerus. The shoulder blade forms an angle of 45ยฐ with the horizontal, and the humerus approximately 90ยฐ with the shoulder blade. The scapulo-humeral joint forms the tip of the shoulder, which must be at the level of the tip of the sternum, a little behind this one. In the ideal case, the shoulder and arm must be located in the space that goes from the cross to the sternum, and the end of the shoulder should be in the middle of this path. An imaginary perpendicular descending from the withers should pass through the elbow and reach the foot.
  • Antarm: Members must be parallel. The bones are strong and straight.
  • CArpos: Strong and apparent.
  • Metacarpus: Short, slightly inclined.
  • Pinis previous: They are formed by strong and well arched fingers, although not too close. Support is carried out on thick fingers and wide bearings, long and thick. In the correct position, fingers should be facing forward. The nails are strong, dark, and they can be white when the corresponding finger is also white.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • Apgeneral arience: The bones are not as thick as those of the forelimbs, however as a whole, they should never look thin. The hind limbs are parallel.
  • Thighs: Widths, with arched edges, since they are formed by the muscles that descend from the ilium and ischium. These shape the curve of the gluteus, hence it is necessary to require a good sized ischium.
  • Ttorsos: they are strong.
  • Metatarsals: Slightly sloping, longer than metacarpus; angulation of the stifle and hock is moderate.
  • Pinis later: A little more oval than the previous ones and similar to these in everything else. There should be no dewclaws.

Movement:

Long and elastic step, like that of cats. Its main characteristic is the displacement of the two members on the same side, and then move to the two on the other side, ยซ camel step ยป. This produces a waddle, with lateral rocking of the thorax and haunches, accentuated by the tail when raised. When the dog walks, its head remains below the dorsal line.. Jogging is easy, harmonious, loose, with wide and powerful strides that cover the terrain well. The gallop is powerful and with it the dog reaches an unsuspected speed in such a large and heavy animal. Its movement is always influenced by the typical joints of the molossoid., they not only give the impression, but they actually allow sudden and rapid changes of direction.

Mantle

PIEL: One of the most important characteristics of the breed is that the skin must be thick and loose over the entire trunk., mainly on the neck, where it forms pronounced jowls, which in many cases, reach the chest and abdomen. Some dogs have a fold on the sides of the head and another that descends from the cross to the shoulder. During rest, the head should not show folds; when the dog is alert, contraction of the skull skin, which is formed when the dog lifts its ears, makes small longitudinal folds appear on the skull between these.

  • Plink: Short, dense, soft and well stretched over the body.
  • Colorr: Striped, black & Fawn. A black mask may or may not be present. In all allowed colors there may be white marks on the feet, the chest and the tip of the tail.White markings on other parts of the mantle are considered missing.


Size and weight:

Alturto the cross:

  • Males: 65 to 75 cm.
  • females: 60 to 70 cm.

Weight:

  • Minimum, 40 kg for females.
  • Minimum, 50 kg for males.


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..

  • Bite level.
  • Short snout.
  • Small ears
  • Ears that come up high
  • Overly clear eyes
  • Presence of folds while the dog is at rest.
  • Lower prognathism
  • Double chin (fold in the skin in front of the double chin)
  • Backless
  • Very narrow croup
  • Tail that appears curled on the back
  • Slightly sloping chest.
  • Markedly deviated metatarsals and metacarpus.
  • Highly angled posteriors
  • Short steps

FALTAS GRAVES:

  • Apathy and shyness.
  • Square silhouette
  • Small head
  • Pronounced naso-frontal depression, front view
  • Short upper lip.
  • Round eyes round eyes. Poor pigmentation of the eyelids.
  • Absence of 2 teeth, except PM1 (premolars 1) or the first premolars
  • Absence of papad
  • Arched back Horizontal top line.
  • Excessively raised bottom line
  • Light bones Lack of substance.
  • V hocks
  • Absence of angulation in the hind limbs (ยซpig's footยป).
  • White marks covering more than a quarter of the body.
  • Size above the maximum required.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.

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

  • Pink truffle.
  • Prognatismo superio
  • Inferior prognathism that leaves teeth visible even if the muzzle is closed.
  • Missing tusk or one of a molar except M3).
  • blue eyes (different colored eyes).
  • Ears or tail cut off
  • Croup lower than the cross.
  • Dog that doesn't show ambulation.
  • Absence of loose and elastic skin
  • All white dogs, mouse gray color, mottled, black and tan, and blue
  • Males less than 65 cm and females less than 60 cm in height at the shoulder.
  • Cryptorchidism or monorchidism, use of devices, albino specimens, absence of typical characteristics


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

TRANSLATION: Federation Canรณfila Mexicana, A.C. (Original version: IN).
Revision: Mrs. Brรญgida Nestler.
Technical supervision: SR. Miguel Angel Martinez.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Brazilian Mastiff, Onceiro (Jaguar Hound), Cabeรงudo (Big-headed), Black Mouth (English).
2. chien de Fila (French).
3. Brasilianischer Mastiff (German).
4. Brazilian mastiff, Mastiff brasileiro, Boca Negra, Onceiro, Cabeรงudo, Boiadeiro das Minas Gerais, Cรฃo de Fila brasileiro (Portuguese).
5. Cabeรงudo boiadeiro, Fila brasileรฑo (espaรฑol).

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Cimarrรณn uruguayo
Uruguay FCI 353 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Uruguay
Character: Balanced and brave
Weight: 33 to 55 Kg
Height: 55 to 61 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

Cimarrรณn

The Cimarrรณn uruguayo also called Cimarrรณn dog or Creole cimarrรณn is the only breed developed entirely in Uruguayan territory.

Content

History

The Cimarrรณn uruguayo Bulldog is a dog type molosoide, medium-sized, compact and strong, the fur can be striped or also bayo (cream-coloured) and snout black. His temperament is docile, cunning and guardian, ideal for guard, company or big game. It is recognized as a race in Uruguay from 1989 and internationally by the Federation Cynologique Internationale – FCI, from the 21 in February of 2006.

Etymologically Cimarron is a term applied in America (originally on the island of Hispaniola) to everything that having been domestic or civilized returned to the wild or wild state, by referring in this case to their refuge in the heights (Indeed in the mountains and valleys hidden) Sierras, with which cimarrรณn would be "he who lives on the peaks or hides in them".

The original specimens of the wild dog descended from the dogs introduced by the Spanish and Portuguese conquerors..
The natural crosses that were taking place in the wild is that it evolved in the course of two centuries a native variety perfectly adapted to the environment of the Uruguayan Plains.

ยซTell your master that when I lack men to fight his henchmen, I have to fight them with Maroon dogsยป: Josรฉ Gervasio Artigas to the Gral. Carlos Federico Lecor.

The dog breed called Cimarrรณn dog or Criollo cimarrรณn is the only breed developed entirely in Uruguayan territory.

Non-domestic dogs in the world, Whether original species or breeds produced by the feralization of domestic breeds that returned to the natural environment and managed to readapt to it, they show a physical development that is totally different from this one., so it is highly arguable that this breed produced in the Uruguay as a supposed model maroons dogs mentioned in ancient chronicles and documents reflect the natural demeanor of those. All wild dogs of the world, Because of what is known as "convergence" at an evolutionary level, they have long legs, erect ears, slender body, exceptions that occur in extreme climates (enormous ears of certain dogs of African deserts or small ears of Arctic foxes).

There are detailed chronicles of attacks by packs of these dogs on caravans and people, that led to the authorities of the time (end of the 18th century) they already have and encourage major massacres, reaching count by tens of thousands dead dogs.

Each dead animal was paid by the authorities of the time, requiring proof of death presented the jaw or the pair of ears of the animal. From this practice would derive the characteristic ear cut that is performed on many newborn pups., in the shape of a "cougar ear".

Despite these massacres, ยซโ€ฆa good number of mothers with their offspring conquered the mountains of Olimar and especially in the Sierra de Otazo and in the Cerros Largosยป, in what is now known as departments of Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres, where many ranchers and landowners in this place, they took advantage of the virtues of this breed for working with cattle and defense of his property, beginning to raise it, preserving the mixing.

Modern traces of the breed begin to become more public in the early 1990s. 1980, When numerous breeders of Montevideo, attracted by the remarkable characteristics some specimens, they begin to develop their parenting and standardization.

It is in 1989 When this work begins to pay its fruits, to being the Cimarrรณn Uruguayo officially recognized by the Association of the Rural Uruguay (A.R.U.) and the Kennel Club Uruguayo (K.C.U.), 20 years after the first exposure of a specimen of the breed in the K.C.U.
Thus, the Association of Uruguayan Cimarrones Breeders was created and together with the K.C.U.. It prepares the official roll of the race, selecting the base dogs of the same and registering their pups, being tattooed for the first time with this registration number.

Today the character attributes of this breed called Cimarrรณn They make it increasingly popular in Uruguay and region, being employed as a companion dog, Guard and hunting, especially the wild boar.

Physical characteristics

The Cimarrรณn Bulldog is a dog of medium size type, balanced, strong, compact, with good osatura, muscular, shrewd and great courage. The size and weight of the males is of 58 to 61 cm. of height and 38 to 45 weight kg. And of 55 to 58 cm. of height and 33 to 40 weight kg, in females.

Character and skills

It is excellent to work with cattle dog, hunting and guard. Predominant livestock activity of these lands and the consequent abundance of food without great competition with other natural predators, the bighorn reproduced in large numbers becoming – according to historical documents – in a true plague and scourge for the inhabitants of the countryside and the livestock.

This race since its standardization has attracted a growing interest both within the Uruguay border, having copies of this dog in various countries of America, from United States to Argentina, counting this last country with several breeders of Cimarrรณn Uruguayo.
Another of the steps achieved for the genetic improvement of the breed called Cimarrรณn Uruguayo is the signing of an agreement between the University of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, through its Faculty of veterinary medicine with the Maroons breeders society for the study of the zootechnical status and consanguinity of the exemplary enrolled in their rolls.

This long process of standardization was crowned the 21 in February of 2006 When the International Bureau of the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) gives international recognition to the Uruguayan Cimarron.

The breed standard states that the dog must have great courage. Like all large dogs, Cimarron Uruguayo should be well socialized when very young if you want to be kept as a companion. It is a very friendly dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นwith children and other animals.

Cimarron Uruguayo is sometimes used for surveillance, hunting and all dog sports in his native Uruguay. Being a very intelligent dog has been used for all kinds of jobs, as rescue or grazing.

A dog is fairly quiet and stable, rarely bark unless the threat is real.

The primitive Cimarrรณn dog, by its roots in the Uruguayan territory, It has been from the very beginning of the national identity of this town a symbol of the independence struggle, faithfully reflected in the letter sent by General Josรฉ Gervasio Artigas in response to General Carlos Federico Lecor, Count of la Laguna and Governor of the Provincia Cisplatina (current Uruguay) in which Artigas expressed that if it was left without soldiers to fight, I would do it with the Cimarron dog.

It is because of this tradition that this breed is currently a symbol and mascot of the National Army of Uruguay., having a preferential place in the annual military parades of the 18 July. On this occasion, a soldier of the battalion of Blandengues (the company that Artigas himself knew how to lead at the time) He rides leading the parade carried a Moorish Steed without along rider which is a sheep dog by the flange.

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1. Cimarron Uruguayo – Kennel La Bonfire by Leonardo Botiรฃo Fonseca / CC BY-SA
2. Cimarron Uruguayo by brindle / CC BY-SA
3. The Finnish Winner Show, Helsinki, 2015. By Thomas / CC BY-SA
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Type and recognitions:

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Federations:

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FCI breed standard Cimarrรณn uruguayo

FCIFCI - Cimarrรณn uruguayo
Cimarrรณn

Alternative names:

1. Cimarron, Uruguayan Cimarron, Cimarron Creole, Maroon Dog, Cerro Largo Dog, Perro Cimarron, Cimarron Dog (English).
2. Cimarrรณn uruguayo (French).
3. Cimarrรณn Uruguayo (German).
4. Cimarron uruguaio (Portuguese).
5. Perro Gaucho, Perro criollo, Cimarrรณn (espaรฑol).

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Giant Schnauzer
Alemania FCI 181 . Pinscher and Schnauzer type

Origin: Germany
Character: Faithful and loving
Weight: 32 to 45 Kg
Height: 59 to 70 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

Schnauzer Gigante

The Giant Schnauzer is a balanced dog, sweet with children and distrustful with strangers.

Content

History

The Giant Schnauzer It is a large and compact dog breed, a native of Germany. Oldest, lover of water and active, It is one of the three varieties of Schnauzer.

The Schnauzer breed in its three varieties, It has very ancient and common origins to those of the Terrier. (of those who descend).

Y, Although the aires were very Terrier, then the breeding and selection of the Schnauzer breed focused especially on guarding and defense.

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Karst Shepherd
Eslovenia FCI 278 - Molossoid . Mountain

Origin: Slovenia
Character: Brave and vigilant
Weight: 25 - 42 kg
Height: 54 - 63 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Karst Shepherd

The Karst Shepherd a typical guard dog. Acts largely independently, which is also essential for the protection of the herd.

Content

History

The Karst Shepherd It is a breed that has existed for several centuries and belongs to the group of molosoids. Probably, This dog followed the Illyrian tribe in their migration through Styria and the Dalmatian islands and settled in the Slovenian region of the Karst Massif.. The first time that race is referred to in writing is in 1689, in the book of Baron Janez Vajkart Valvasor entitled ยซ The glory of the duchy of Carniole ยป. The breed and its standard were officially recognized on 2 in June of 1939 with the name of " Iliria Shepherd ยป during the general assembly of the F.C.I. in stockholm. During the F.C.I general assembly. in Bled-Slovenia in 1948, the standard was completed and the breed recognized again. But, to 16 in March of 1968, the Iliria Shepherd from the Karst massif, bore the same name as the Shepherd of the Sarplanina massif. In front of two shepherd dogs with the same name, the Yugoslav Central Society decided to name the one from the Karst region "Shepherd of the Karst Massif" and the other " Sarplaninac ยป. Since then, these two races are totally independent.

Physical characteristics

Externally, the Karst Shepherd they are hardly distinguishable from those of Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina. They are on average slightly smaller than their relatives who live further south, but the height at the withers accepted for breeding is the same for both breeds.

It is a dog's size medium, harmoniously built, robust, with well-developed muscles and a strong constitution.

The head is big, with powerful teeth. The eyes are almendrados, brown or almost black. The ears are set moderately high and fall flat in a "V" shape.. The tail, wide at the base, takes the form of a saber, drawing a light hook with the tip should reach the hock.
Fur: quite long, reaches the 14 cm.; the undercoat is well developed.

  • Color: grey iron. A dark shade is preferable on the cross; towards the abdomen and feet the color changes without visible transition to light gray or even sand color, with a dark gray band across the lower extremities. The dark mask on the head surrounded by beige gray hair.
  • Size: males, of 57 to 63 cm. (ideal 60 cm.); females, of 54 to 60 cm. (ideal 57 cm.).

Character and skills

The Karst Shepherd he is a typical watchdog. Acts largely independently, which is also essential for the protection of the herd. It is very territorial, brave and vigilant, but without biting. He is distrustful and even hostile to strangers, but a loyal and devoted companion of his master and his family.

The born Guardian needs early and careful socialization and loving but consistent education. He only submits to clear leadership.
Like all guard dogs, the Karst Shepherd is late development, reaches mental maturity only at 3-4 years.

He loves country life and being outdoors. Its ideal habitat is a house with a large parcel of land that it can monitor. With a close family relationship and a task that fits your natural waking instinct. The Karst Shepherd he is a nice companion dog, kind and also obedient, but he will never completely detach himself from his strong independence.

Overall Karst Shepherd It:

  • Incorruptible guard in the house
  • Does not get along with other dogs.
  • Patient, but still affectionate
  • Forgiving with children

Karst Shepherd Education and Maintenance

Only conditionally suitable for the city.
Outside the mountainous regions of Slovenia, these dogs are very rarely found. This is because, on the one hand, to his great need to move and, on the other hand, to the high demands of their education. The Karst Shepherd are more individual than other sheepdog breeds, as they are often left to their own devices in their โ€œnatural habitatโ€ and protect flocks independently. An experienced owner with a lot of patience and a sense of mind for your dog will have little trouble educating his Karst Shepherd towards an obedient and calm companion.

Karst Shepherd Health

The Karst Shepherd it's quite healthy for a sheepdog, but suffers from some typical problems of the breed. On average, they reach an age of 10 to 12 years and therefore become significantly older than most German shepherds. The Karst Shepherd, living in a family environment, they are less susceptible to disease than animals that have to sleep in kennels and are permanently exposed to the weather. Boredom is also a stressor and affects the mind and health of dogs..

Its claws must be shortened regularly.
They have sensitive ears that swell quickly.
Very long-growing dogs suffer more often from so-called dachshund paralysis (intervertebral disc disorders).
Dysplasia of the elbow and hip joints are also more common in these dogs..

Buy a Karst Shepherd

Several breeders of the Karst Shepherd they are members of the Dog Club of Southern and Eastern Europe.
Some Slovenian breeders offer their dogs for export.
Pay attention to good breeding conditions!!
Like the Karst Shepherd they are very rare outside of Slovenia, you will hardly be able to visit the breeder before buying. If you have the possibility, Combine buying a puppy with a multi-week vacation in Slovenia. If your puppy already knows you, you will feel much less stress during the transfer and during the first adaptation phase. You can also check the conservation conditions during a visit to the breeder.

Characteristics "Karst Shepherd"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Karst Shepherd" 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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1 – Owczarek_kraski en el World Dog Show en Poznan by Wikipedia
2 – Owczarek_kraski en el World Dog Show en Poznan by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
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Type and recognitions:

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Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Karst Shepherd"

Origin:
Slovenia

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
26.06.2000

Use:

The Shepherd of the Karst massif is a shepherd dog par excellence and a good guardian. In the news, increasingly used as a guard and defense dog. Although it is true that in recent times it is mainly a family dog, It does not stop being, in essence, a perfect shepherd dog.



General appearance:

This is a medium-sized dog, harmonious, robust, endowed with well-developed muscles and a strong constitution. The tail and ears are droopy. The hair, steel gray, it is long and abundant.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

  • Trunk length: height at the withers = 9 : 8 at least. A little longer in females.
  • Skull a little longer (13 to 14 cm.) that the muzzle (11 to 12 cm.).
  • Skull width (13 to 14 cm.) equal to its length.


Behavior / temperament:

Of good character, is brave and courageous without being too aggressive. It is dedicated to its master and moderately energetic temperament. Good incorruptible guardian, be wary of strangers. He is a pleasant and obedient companion dog., although it always retains a strong individuality.

Head:

Nice looking, although proportionally large relative to the body; it should not be fine, in tosca. The upper profiles of the skull and nasal canal are slightly convergent.. View from the top, it is wide in the region of the ears and decreases towards the region of the nose. Profile view, it is tall and rounded. Head length, from the occipital protuberance to the tip of the nose, is of 24 to 26 cm.. The skull is slightly longer than the muzzle.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Pretty developed, muscular, delgado. Since its profile is slightly convex, seen from all sides it is rounded. The amplitude of the skull in the region of the ears is equal to its length. Zygomatic arcades are not accented, the front groove is moderate, the median ridge is slightly convex, without accentuating the occiput.
  • Depression links (Stop): It is a little marked, no sharp transition.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Black. Wide, well developed, slightly exceeds the front line.
  • Snout: Medium length. Width and height at its base, progressively decreases towards the nose area. The nasal helm is straight and wide.
  • Lips: They are thick, stretched, tight, without forming bags. They are black.
  • Jaws / Teeth: Teething is complete. Teeth are strong, especially the incisors. The bite is scissor-shaped.
  • Cheeks: laterally, they are somewhat bulky; they are plump, but not too developed, molding a fairly flat face.
  • Eyes: They are presented a little apart, no bumps, nor sunk in the orbits. Almond shaped. Its color ranges from light brown to dark brown. They are frank in expression, calm and firm, almost melancholic, because of the black color of the eyelids.
  • Ears: Moderately high implantation, its length is medium and its extremity extends to the outer corner of the eye. They fall along the cheeks in a "V" shape and the front edges are folded outwards..

Neck:

Width, thick, good muscular, oval cross section. The upper profile is rectilinear or slightly arched; the lower profile is rectilinear. Medium length (a few 25 cm.), it is deeply embedded between the shoulders and attached to the head by strong musculature. The skin is thick, well attached to the body, no dewlap. The coat is abundant with long hairs that form a very thick collar and mane, which makes the neck look beefier and shorter than it actually is. The bearing is haughty and slightly raised.

Body:

  • General appearance: It is well developed, medium length. The thoracic cavity is long.
  • top line: It is straight, horizontal or slightly oblique.
  • Cross: Long, not very high, of adequate width and well applied to the body.
  • Back: Straight, muscular and broad. Medium length.
  • Pork loin: The lumbar region is a little short, very muscular and broad. Rump: Medium length, broad and well muscled. The tail is slightly inclined at the birth.
  • Breast : It is well developed, bulky in length and breadth; the ribs are wide, flat and moderately arched. The front of the chest is well developed and the tip of the sternum is quite rounded. With a length of 25 to 28 cm., its circumference is 70 to 78 cm..
  • Bottom line and belly: The belly is slightly raised and tucked up, hard. The flanks are short, moderately shortened.

Tail:

It is solidly attached to the body; it is wide at its base. In its normal position, it is shaped like a saber and the extremity often traces a light hook. Medium length, must reach at least to the hock. It has abundant fur, with long hairs, but without forming a plume. When the dog is alert or on the move, the tail rises to or slightly above the back region. When the dog is at rest, the tail comes down.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: They are straight when viewed from the front or in profile. In all its parts they unite very harmoniously with each other.
  • Shoulder: The shoulder blade is of medium length, width, oblique, well muscled and firmly attached to the body. The scapular angle- humeral is close to the right angle.
  • Arms: Relatively long, more oblique than the shoulder blade, endowed with strong musculature. They are well applied to the body.
  • Elbows: The humeral-radial angle is not very open. Well applied to the body, the elbows must be at least at the level of the sternum.
  • forearms: Of adequate length, straight. Bones and muscles are strong.
  • Carpi: Strong, well applied to the forearm as well as the metacarpus. Metacarpus: Widths, medium length, slightly oblique.
  • Previous feet: Of well proportioned dimensions to the trunk, its shape goes from oval to round. Fingers are well together and arched, nails are darkly pigmented. Central bearing and digital tubers are strong, black or darkly pigmented.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: From behind, they are well proportioned and harmonize with the other parts of the body. Profile views, the angulations are closed enough.
  • Thighs: In the coxofemoral angle it is closed; thighs are long, widths, well muscled and solid.
  • Knee: Femoro-tibial angle slightly open, shapely knees. The kneecap is solid.
  • Legs: They are moderately long, inclined, robust. Hocks: Solid and moderately open.
  • Metatarsals: Massifs, short and straight. In the event that spurs appear, these must be removed.
  • Hind feet: With the same characteristics as the front feet.

Movement:

Harmonious, elastic, well coordinated steps. The favorite and most elegant movement is the trot. Galloping with long strides is less elegant

Mantle

SKIN: It's thick, compact, elastic, adheres well to the body and has no wrinkles; dark pigmentation; black pigmented lip and eyelid edge.

  • Fur: Well bushy, long, smooth; the inner layer of hairs is abundant. The head, the front edge of the ears and the front of the limbs are covered by short hair. The back edge of the ears features longer, softer hair. The upper part of the neck is covered by long hair, stretched and abundant that forms a mane. On the bottom, the hair is longer and softer, forming a collar that widens in the ligament of the neck. The trunk and belly have longer hair that becomes less hard on the belly. The tail, is usually bushy, but it doesn't form a plume. On the posterior aspect of the forelimbs, long soft hair forms bangs. On the posterior aspect of the posterior extremities, The hair is still long and thick and forms pants.. The length of the outer layer of hairs is about 10 cm..
  • Color: Steel gray. Especially on the cross, a dark shade is preferred. Towards the belly and feet region, color changes without visible transition to light gray or sand color, with dark gray specks on the front of the limbs. The dark mask of the head is surrounded by light brown-gray hair.


Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

  • In males, is of 57 to 63 (ideal size, 60 cm.),
  • In females, is of 54 to 60 cm. (ideal size, 57 cm.).
  • A tolerance of 2 cm others, but this will have a negative effect on the overall appreciation of the dog.

Weight: In the males of 30 to 42 kg, In the females of 25 to 37 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..

MINOR FAULTS

  • Small flaws in the general constitution.
  • Somewhat small head, close, long or not high enough.
  • Indefinite naso-frontal depression.
  • Pronounced zygomatic arches.
  • Too plump or too plump cheeks.
  • Underdeveloped jaws.
  • Loose lips.
  • Very high or very low implantation ears; not close enough to the cheeks.
  • Eyes too wide, too clear, little apart.
  • Chin presence.
  • Slightly sunken back, slightly protruding or drooping rump.
  • Narrow chest, low tilt or barrel-shaped.
  • Narrow chest.
  • Tail too short.
  • Slightly defective limbs, fingers apart, hare foot.
  • Wrinkled or lightly pigmented skin. Absence of wrinkles on the forehead.
  • Insufficient pigmentation of the lip edge, of the eyelids and nose.
  • Hair that is not long enough.
  • Small white mark on the front of the chest, absence of mask.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Serious offenses in the general constitution.
  • Square body silhouette.
  • Narrow head, too light or too coarse.
  • Very marked nasal-frontal depression.
  • Snout very pointed or very long.
  • Teeth: pincer bite, irregular alignment of incisors, lower canines that appear in front of the upper canines.
  • Clear eye.
  • erect ears.
  • Sunken back, rump visibly very raised.
  • Corkscrew or twisted tail.
  • The hind limbs are visibly separated when the dog walks.
  • Clumsy movement, especially in the hind limbs.
  • Soft and wavy hair.
  • Clear pigmentation of the mucosa, of the nose, and of the eyelids. White spot on the front of the greater chest of 2 cm wide and 10 cm length.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
  • Exaggerated disproportion between different parts of the body.
  • Size below the minimum authorized by the standard.
  • Head too large in relation to the body.
  • Incomplete teeth. Prognathism or enognatismo.
  • Visibly narrow or wide standing position (barrel-shaped).
  • Tail very short or stump.
  • Depigmentation of the mucosa, of the nose or eyelids.
  • Any color other than gray, which must be at least clear. Two-color or multi-colored copies.
  • Well marked boundary between shades of gray. White markings on the chest or on the neck greater than 2 cm wide or 10 cm long.


N.B.:

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

Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

TRANSLATION: IRIS Carrillo (Federation Canรณfila de Puerto).

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. KARST SHEPHERD DOG, kraลกki ovฤar, kraลกevec (English).
2. Kraski Ovcar (French).
3. Illyrischer Schรคferhund (German).
4. Pastor da รstria (Portuguese).
5. kraลกki ovฤar (espaรฑol).

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Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Rusia FCI 335 - Molossoid . Mountain

Origin: Russia
Character: Protector and guardian
Weight: 37 to 50 kg
Height: 60 to 65 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

Pastor de Asia Central

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog It is a cat with dog skin, sensitive and partner.

Content

History

The dog Central Asian Shepherd Dog (ัั€ะตะดะฝะตะฐะทะธะฐั‚ัะบะฐั ะพะฒั‡ะฐั€ะบะฐ or Sredneaziatskaya Ovtcharka, also known as, Volkodav or The Crusher Wolf) is recognized by the FCI, as a breed of molosser dog Russia, where most of the copies.

Russian cynological clubs agree that this is one of the most popular breeds in the country, on many occasions, considering it the number 1 in the ranking of Russian dog breeds.

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog It probably originated in a geographical area between the Urals, the Caspian Sea, Asia minor, and the Northwest of the border of China. The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, as well as mixtures with other breeds, yet, can be found in their countries of origin, as Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and neighboring countries.

Some serve as guardians of livestock, some protect their owners, and some are used for dog fighting, which is a national tradition in many countries of the region. Russian scientists and biologists have studied the local dog population since the 18th century., so far.

After the Communist revolution, the Soviet Government focused on the working dog breeds for the Red Army, and imported the best representatives of the race to Russia accordance with the requirements of the army and guard dogs. For decades, This practice has harmed the local population. In addition to a large number of casualties, the introduction of new breeds to the region led to crossbreeding. With the time, purebred dogs were only left with some pastors and race enthusiasts, but in other places there was an excess of crosses.

But, and despite all, today the population of purebred dogs Central Asian Shepherd Dog remains stable, in general, and the reproduction of some true quality dogs that do honor to his capacity for work has been, regardless of country of origin.

In Europe, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is relatively unknown, but in the countries of Central Asia it is still used as a working dog and accompanies shepherds on their walks through the steppes.

Physical characteristics

This breed has many varieties that differ in the size, the color, head types, and the types of fur. For these reasons it is very difficult to establish an official standard of the breed.

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog it is a dog of large or medium size, of rough constitution and strong musculature. Its coat is composed of the hard and smooth top layer and the abundant and dense inner layer. The top layer can be short (3 – 5 cm.) or slightly longer (7 – 10 cm.). With a longer top layer forms a distinctive mane around the neck. Due to a well developed undercoat and different lengths of the top coat, dogs adapt well to different weather conditions.

The coat color of the Central Asian Shepherd Dog it's very diverse: it comes in the colors white, black, grey, red fox, Brown grey, straw yellow, mackerel, spotted and mottled.

The ears are triangular, low-set and pendulous. The tail is thick at the base and set quite high. The natural tail is long and is carried like a sickle tail. Tail and ear docking is still practiced in the countries of origin.

Although there are unique characteristics of the purebred breed of dog Central Asian Shepherd Dog, such as being extremely flexible, This is very notable in their joints, have false ribs, the very strong neck and a large Chin.

Some have a black mask. The head is very solid, the neck is of low insertion, short, with double chin. The body is quite broad and proportionate with very flat muscles.. The ribcage appears very long, because they have their famous false ribs. The legs are straight, typical movement is a gallop.

He has expressive eyes, almost human, revealing his inimitable intelligence.

According to the qualities of work required by the owners, the modern Pastor of Central Asia has been raised in different directions, trying to highlight specific skills. Within the traditional area of origin of these canes, the dog fights were always, but they were never so cruel and destructive as the fights of type Pit Bull Terrier.

Every year the shepherds of the area would gather to organize dog fights Central Asian Shepherd, but unlike the bloody and ruthless fights of which we are used to hearing news, in this case they were fighting for the guardianship of a herd, and the winner was the dog that eventually, it was done with the control of it. It was about 'domination' instead of destroying each other's own kind.

Dogs rarely hurt each other, minor scratches were caused in most cases. only true leaders, In fact, you measured through a real fight, but that was not the most common. The primary task of these dogs has always been the defence of the flock to the attacks of various predators and venomous snakes.

The Pastor of Central Asia, It is one of the most powerful group of livestock guardian dogs dogs, after the Caucasian Shepherd Dog, the Kangal, Akbash, for example.

The height at the cross 60 to 65 cm.. And weigh in 37 to 50 kg.

Character and skills

In the news, rural people continue to demand and use the Central Asian Shepherd Dog like cattle watchdog, Although not as well as old.

These dogs, to varying degrees, are protectors against human intruders, they are very territorial, excellent with children, shall ensure them as if were his flock were. Love and respect for older people are some of its characteristics, to protect all small animals from predators, they are very kind and attached with the members of the family.

They do not need any complicated training to learn the basic rules of the house but they are quite stubborn and very independent dogs., the Central Asian Shepherd Dog It must be able to work as a team to protect sheep against predators, therefore, If the animal has an overly aggressive character, both other dogs as with people outside the family, they cannot be members of a Pack, and it would not pass the simple test for the fulfillment of the object origin of the race.

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog can come from build lines which print a very different character: of work, combat, and livestock guardian, and act accordingly, regardless of the country of origin.

According to the different kennel clubs, the classification within the groups varies, The Russian Kennel Club classifies the Central Asian Shepherd Dog like a working dog, that is reflected in the exceptional results in obedience, protection and training relating to the army.

Modern reproduction of the main Canine Clubs of Russia requirements, require to register copies of Central Asian Shepherd Dog a mandatory temperament test and an accredited training certificate, Besides show rating. In these tests the ability of the dog stands for fit and adapt to dog guardians shepherds of other flocks, not be cause for conflict between dogs. The FCI classifies Central Asian Shepherd Dog in the group of dogs Molossoid.

While it is a good dog to live, We must not forget that the Pastor of Central Asia is a livestock protection dog, people and possessions, He was raised to solve single problems, is independent-minded, strong, brave and responsible.

It is a large but agile dog, sometimes described as a cat with dog skin, for that reason, and taking into account his strong instinct for protection and territoriality, It may not be a recommended breed for a novice owner.

Sensitive and Intelligent, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog You will respond better to someone who can inspire loyalty in you as well as strong leadership..

Heavy-handed training will be counterproductive with this breed, but respectful training, reflexive will result in a dedicated and inseparable companion.

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog he spent a considerable amount of time moving around in his homeland, and this kind of slow but steady exercise is what he likes more.

With a work to be done and a piece of property to protect, is the highest point of happiness and will always keep an eye on everything that happens.

Central Asian Shepherd Dog Health

the breed is still considered very healthy and extremely robust. Owners should not fear the typical diseases of the breed. But, from time to time, like in all big dogs, joint problems occur, especially on the knees.

Central Asian Shepherd Nutrition

Although many joint diseases are inherited, symptoms can often be prevented or at least relieved with the help of proper diet and posture. Particularly in the growth phase of dogs, care must be taken that animals do not shoot too fast. Too rapid growth due to excessive protein intake in the growing months is considered one of the most common causes of later joint diseases. In addition to a fairly low protein food, given in small amounts about three or four times a day, young dogs should also be physically preserved during this phase. Stairs or long walks should be avoided..

Meat as the main component of food

When the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is fully developed, the protein content of the feed can be increased again. The main component of dog food should be – like in all dogs – high quality meat. It can be cooked or raw or, if industrially produced food mixtures are used, can be dry or wet. Regardless of the feeding method preferred by the respective owner, it is important that the content and composition of the food is adapted to the needs of the dog. According to age, sex, size, activity level and living environment, the composition of the necessary nutrients can vary considerably. There is no correct food for Central Asian Shepherd Dog.

How much food does he need? Central Asian Shepherd Dog?

Nor can the question of the amount of food for all dogs of this breed be answered in general. If the composition of the food is correct, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog can cope with surprisingly small portions. So, two meals a day are usually enough for an adult dog, which should be given at fixed times if possible. Portions too large, too many "snacks" between meals and not resting after feeding can increase the risk of stomach torsion.

Central Asian Shepherd Dog care

Like nomadic dog, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog it's quite undemanding, this applies not only to the size of your food portions, but also in your care. Short to medium length coat proves to be very resistant and requires little grooming. But, should be brushed regularly to remove dirt and maintain healthy hair structure. The claws should also be trimmed to avoid injury and teeth, ears and eyes should be checked and cleaned regularly.

Central Asian Shepherd Dog Education

The purchase of a Central Asian Shepherd Dog must be well considered – although this applies to all breeds of dogs, it is especially true for this breed from Central Asia. It is not a family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นin the classical sense nor is it suitable for a city life. This freedom-loving and independent dog finds it difficult to cope with living conditions in European industrial nations.

Who is this breed suitable for?

In the hands of livestock keepers and keepers who live in remote and isolated places, this protective dog of the pack is still in the best hands. Also people who live far from the city, own a large lot and wish to have a capable watchdog, can be considered as owners of this Central Asian Shepherd Dog. But, experience and some knowledge in dog training should be prerequisites to keep this breed. It also, an owner needs above all time and patience, because the socialization and education of this self-confident four-legged friend, who doesn't think much about blind obedience, It is hard work. How Central Asian dogs tend to dominate, they need a trainer who constantly sets limits for them and who shows them with the necessary empathy (not to be confused with willingness to compromise) that it is worth trusting and following your human.

Can a harmonious coexistence succeed?

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog certainly not a family dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นin the classical sense, so its maintenance as a pure house and companion dog is absolutely inadvisable. This does not mean that a Owtscharka can't live together with humans. In a family that appreciates its natural instinct for vigilance and protection and gives it its original task of guarding the house, the yard and the cattle, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is quite adaptable and human-oriented. A basic socialization, that is to say, early contact with other people and animals, is as important to harmonious coexistence as sufficient opportunities for running and consistent parenting.

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. โ“˜
  • – AKC – FSS โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Utility dog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Watchdog โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Central Asian Shepherd Dog"

Origin:
Russia

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.10.2010

Use:

Guard and surveillance dog.



General appearance:

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is of a harmonious build and great stature, moderately long (never with a long or short body). Robust and muscular body, bulky but not with visible muscles.

Clearly defined sexual dimorphism. Males are thicker and more courageous than females with a more pronounced cross and a larger head.. Full maturity is reached at the age of three.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body only slightly exceeds its height at the withers. Increased height is desired but proportional structure must remain. Length of forelimbs to elbows is 50 โ€“ 52% the height at the withers.

The length of the snout is less than ยฝ the length of the head but more than 1/3.



Behavior / temperament:

Self-confidence, silent, balanced, proud and independent. Dogs have great courage and high capacity for work, resistance and a natural instinct for territoriality. Courage in the face of large predators is one of its characteristics

Head:

Solid and well balanced with the overall appearance. The shape of the head is rectangular, top and side view.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: deep. The antecara is flat and the skull area is flat and long. Occiput well defined but hardly visible due to well-developed musculature. Supraorbital arch moderately defined.
  • Depression links (Stop): Moderately defined.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Grand, well developed but not exceeding the general outline of the muzzle. The color is black but in white and beige dogs the truffle may be somewhat lighter.
  • Snout: The muzzle is blunt and of moderate length., it is rectangular seen from above and the sides tapering slightly towards the nose. The muzzle is bulky, deep and well filled under the eyes. Wide nasal bridge, straight and sometimes slightly sunken. Well developed chin.
  • Lips: Thick. Upper lip tight, covering the bottom when the mouth is closed. Full black pigmentation preferred.
  • Jaws / Teeth: The jaws are strong and wide. Teeth are big, white and next to each other, 42 in total. Incisors positioned aligned. Scissor bite accepted, reverse clip and scissors. Canines positioned well apart. An injury to a tooth that does not affect the use of the bite is of no consequence.
  • Cheeks: Cheek bones are long and well developed, without interfering with the straight rectangular shape of the head.
  • Eyes: Medium size, oval-shaped, placed well apart, looking well ahead. Moderately sunken placement. Eye color from dark brown to hazel. Darker color is preferred. The eyelids are thick and preferably with the lower eyelid not too loose. The third eyelid should not be visible. The edge of the eyelids is preferred fully pigmented. Whatever the hair color, the eyelids must be black. His expression is confident and dignified.
  • Ears: Medium size, Triangular shape, thick, low insert and pendants. Your lower level or slightly below your eyes. Traditionally amputated ears as illustrated on the first page, which is practiced in the country of origin and in countries where it is not prohibited by law.

Neck:

Neck is medium length, very strong, oval transversely, well muscled and low set. The dewlap is a characteristic of the breed.

Body:

  • top line: Well proportioned and well sustained. In the posture you must maintain the typical upper line.
  • Cross: Well defined, especially in males, muscle, long and tall with a well defined transition to the back.
  • Back: Straight, width, good muscular; the length is ยฝ of the length of the withers to the insertion of the tail.
  • Pork loin: Short, width, muscle, slightly arched.
  • Rump: Moderately long, wide, well muscled, slightly inclined towards the tail insert. Height at withers exceeds height above hip in 1 โ€“ 2 cm..
  • Breast : Deep, long, width, well developed, rib cage widening to the posterior. False long rib. Lower chest at elbow level or slightly below. The forechest extends slightly in front of the humerus/scapula joint.
  • Bottom line and belly: Moderately retracted abdomen.

Tail:

Thick at the base and somewhat high insertion. The natural tail is carried curved in the shape of a sickle or curved in a loose ring that begins in its last third.. When alert, the tail rises to the level of the back or slightly higher. Traditionally the tail is docked in the illustrated manner which is practiced in the country of origin or in countries where it is not prohibited by law.. Natural glue is valued the same as amputated.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Right members of strong bones, viewed from the front parallel and not very close to each other. Seen on side, the forearm is straight.
  • Shoulder: Long scapula, well inclined, forming an angle with the forearm of approximately 100ยฐ. Well muscled.
  • Forearm: Oblique, long and strong.
  • Elbows: Tight fitting without turning in or out. Arm: Straight, very strong bone, long, oval transversely.
  • Metacarpus: Moderately long, width, strong, rights.
  • Previous feet: Large, rounded, arched toes, bulky and thick pads; nails can be any color.

LATER MEMBERS:

  • General appearance: Viewed from behind straight and parallel, placed somewhat more apart than the previous ones.
  • Thigh: Width, moderately long and with strong musculature.
  • Knee: Without turning neither inwards nor outwards. Its angulation is moderate.
  • Leg: Always the same length as the thigh.
  • The Hock joint: Moderately angled.
  • Metatarsals: Very strong and of moderate length, perpendicular. Without spurs.
  • Hind feet: Large, round, arched toes, bulky and thick pads; nails can be any color.

Movement:

Well balanced and elastic. Jog with free reach of the forelimbs and strong push from the rear. Top line remains firm during movement. All joints tilt effortlessly. The angulations of the posterior are more defined during the movement than during the stop..

Mantle

SKIN: Thick, loose enough to prevent injury during combat against predators.

  • Fur: Abundant, smooth, thick with well-developed inner hair. The hair on the head and on the front of the limbs is short and thick.. The hair on the cross is sometimes longer. Outer hair may be short or slightly longer. Depending on the length of the outer hair there may be shorter hair (3 โ€“ 5 cm.), covering the entire body or longer hair (7-10 cm.) forming a mane on the neck, feathers behind the ears and on the back of the limbs and on the tail.
  • Color: All except genetic blue or genetic brown in any combination and black cloak on fire.


Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

  • Males: Minimum 70 cm..
  • females: Minimum 65 cm..

The largest size is desired but the proportional structure remains.

Weight:

  • Males: Minimum 50 Kg.
  • females: Minimum 40 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..

  • Slight deviation from the typicality of the breed.
  • Females with male type tendencies.
  • Rounded skull, narrow snout, narrow lower jaw, small nose.
  • Oblique eye placement or eyes close together, loose eyelids.
  • High insertion of the ears.
  • Thin or hanging lips.
  • Height above rump. Slightly short rump.
  • Narrow forehead.
  • Exaggerated angulations of the posterior.
  • Open foot and long toes.
  • Hackney movement, slightly unbalanced movement.
  • Too short hair.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Too nervous.
  • Significant deviations from the type and structure required.
  • Long-limbed appearance, Lightweight bones, soft muscles.
  • Very light eyes or protruding eyes.
  • Top line descended.
  • Croup much higher than the cross.
  • Narrow rump, short and steep.
  • Naturally short tail, broken tail.
  • Very high metacarpus, low.
  • Hindquarters placed too far apart under the body.
  • Height to the cross 2 cm less than the minimum required in the standard.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
  • Shy or overexcited.
  • Male female type.
  • Prognathic or clearly enognathic bite.
  • Different colored eyes, blue or green eyes, bizco.
  • Loose joints.
  • Hair of any combination of genetic brown or genetic blue.
  • Fire color with a black cloak.
  • Cloak the soft or smooth.
  • Unbalanced movement.


N.B.:

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

Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Alabai, Central Asian Ovtcharka, CAO Aziat (English).
2. Chien de berger d’Asie centrale (French).
3. Zentralasiatischer Owtscharka (German).
4. Tรผrkmen Alabaรฝ, mastim-da-รกsia-central (Portuguese).
5. Perro Pastor de Asia Central (espaรฑol).

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Saint Miguel Cattle Dog
Portugal FCI 340 - Molossoid - Dogo

Origin: Portugal
Character: Temperamental and guardian
Weight: 25-35 kg
Height: 50 to 60 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

The dog's Saint Miguel Cattle Dog It is a breed of dog Portugal, specifically the Azores Islands.

Fila de San Miguel

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History

With the settlement of the Azores archipelago and the beginning of the exploration of the optimal conditions of the islands for raising cattle, the need for dogs on the islands to help drive and defend livestock soon became apparent, dating from the sixteenth century the first reference to its presence, in particular on the island of Sรฃo Miguel. These animals are recognized as the precursors of Saint Miguel Cattle Dog.

Although the existence of Saint Miguel Cattle Dog, as an individual race, has been recorded since the early 19th century, only in 1982 began to be registered by Antรณnio Josรฉ Amaral with the collaboration of Maria de Fรกtima Machado Mendes Cabral, veterinarian, in order to create a census of your herds. The first officially registered dog of the breed was the ยซCoriscaยป, a perfect representative of your breed.

It is also on the initiative of these same two people that, in 1984, two years after the beginning of the registration of persons the first official standard is published. In 1995 was proposed to the FCI (International Cynological Federation) and the breed was finally recognized in 2008.

Origin:

The breed known today as Saint Miguel Cattle Dog descended from mastiffs and alano initially brought to the islands of the Azores by the first settlers on the continent. Later, and through contact with other people who came and settled in the Azores, the genetic heritage of the breed was enriched by crosses made with English mastiffs, bulldogs and Dogue de Bordeaux, until the culmination of the appearance of the new race, with fully defined morphological and temperamental characteristics.

In addition to those mentioned, other races may form part of the Fila de San Miguel ancestry, as the St. Humberto's Dog, also known as Bloodhound, and the Dogo Canario, a Spanish breed from the Canary Islands, but the real link – yes there is – between these races and the Sao Miguel queue not yet proven.

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Physical characteristics

The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog it is characterized by being an animal of size and rustic features and characteristically longer than tall. The breed is medium in size, muscular, but without the heavy appearance of others.

The muzzle is well proportioned, apparently short, but it hides a wide mouth, with a full denture, capable of a powerful bite. The head has a solid appearance, wide and with the ears well placed on top, implanted in a strong neck that starts from a solid trunk, with a wide and deep chest. The legs are proportional to the body, being the front, as a rule, slightly separated.

The coat is strong, smooth and dense, and always striped, and it can be tawny, gray or yellow, with white mesh on the chest. Legs can also be white. The tail is implanted high, it's thick, medium length and slightly curved. It is amputated at the height of the second or third vertebra, or is it naturally short.

  • Fur: short, smooth, dense, with hard textured hair.
  • Color: gray hair, carbonated sand (grey), yellow with all fades from light to fawn; always striated. May show white spot on forehead or from chin to chest, and white spots on the forefoot, in the later or in all four.
  • Size: males, of 50 to 60 cm.; females, of 48 to 58 cm..

Character and skills

Race of a lively and sharp intelligence, with great ease of learning, the strength of character of the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog, coupled with a distrust of the strange instincts of all guardians by vocation, can easily be mistaken for aggressiveness, but it hides a gentle nature towards those with whom it deals closely, while remaining a tenacious and courageous guardian of those who treat him. His loyalty to his human family is extreme.

With even greater emphasis, given the dominant nature of the breed, the education and sociability of puppies must be done from birth, gradually exposing the animals to new situations and stimuli, in order to improve the development of balanced individuals capable of living with humans and other animals.

Not a suitable breed for beginners, given its dominant nature, further enhanced by his physical strength and his strongly independent and autonomous character.

Even as a pet, a Saint Miguel Cattle Dog must have the opportunity to have a task to perform. Thorough training is always a simple and effective means of strengthening the relationship between the human family and the animal, while providing the physical and mental exercise necessary for the training and development of a well-balanced animal.

But, given the intrinsic characteristics of the breed, training a copy of the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog it is a task that can be quite difficult for someone who has little experience with dogs. Being a very intelligent and dominant breed, will not respond well to the use of force. Full socialization recommended.

The sheepdog for tradition and excellence, their natural fitness for livestock can, with the right training, can be channeled into the care of horses and other small ruminants such as sheep and goats. When not channeled to grazing, the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog has already demonstrated its aptitude for big game hunting, like the boar and the deer.

Its strong and protective temperament is also valued as a self-defense dog..

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Being a rustic breed, is in robust health and there are no records to date to suggest that there is any pathology to which the breed is specifically prone to for genetic reasons. The average life expectancy of this breed is calculated in 12 years.

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The same hardiness that gives vigor to the breed also makes it a poorly maintained breed in a strict sense. Short, hard hair can be brushed occasionally and baths will be sporadic.. Adequate and balanced feeding will give developing puppies what they need to become healthy adults, and the same regimen will suffice to ensure adult health..

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs. Section 2: Molossoid. 2.1 Dogue type. โ“˜

FCI breed standard "Saint Miguel Cattle Dog"

Origin:
Portugal

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
21.05.2007

Use:

cattle dog



General appearance:

Robust and resistant.



IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

  • Slightly longer than high.


Behavior / temperament:

Cattle dog par excellence, it is equally a good guard dog of property and people. He has a very determined character with strangers but docile with his owner.
Very clever and very responsive. In the exercise of his duties, lead dairy herds, he bites low so as not to damage the udders of the cows.. But, when it comes to stray cattle it can bite higher

Head:

Strong, square-looking. Cranio-facial superior longitudinal parallel axes.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: Large, slightly bulky, little apparent occipital protuberance.
  • Nasal bevel (Stop): Is pronounced.

facial region:

  • Truffle: Wide and black.
  • Snout: Straight, slightly curved, slightly shorter than the length of the skull.
  • Lips: Well pigmented, overlapping, torn, firm, slightly curved on the lower profile.
  • Jaws: Very strong, well developed. With good opposition.
  • The teeth: Complete dentition with scissors or tweezers.
  • Eyes: Oval, expressive, slightly sunken, dark brown, horizontal, medium-sized.
  • Ears: Above average insertion. When not cut they are medium triangular and pendulous but slightly separated from the face. Normally cut in the round.

Neck:

With good connection, straight, strong and medium length. There is no double chin.

Body:

  • Trunk: Strong, muscular, with a broad chest.
  • Breast : Wide and lowered.
  • Back: Straight.
  • Pork loin: Of average length, wide and well muscled.
  • Rump: Of medium length in relation to the body, slightly predominant in relation to the cross.
  • bottom line: Bottom-up profile, ventricles and flanks proportional to the body.

Tail:

High insertion, thick.

Tips

Former members: Strong.

  • Shoulder: Scapulo-umeral angle slightly open.
  • Arms: Strong of medium length, good muscular.
  • Forearm: Thick and well muscled.
  • Carpo: Thick.
  • Metacarpus (Pastern): Thick, average length.
  • Hands: Oval, with strong fingers and nails.

Later members: Strong, moderately separated.

  • Thighs: Long, muscular, with an open lame / femoral angle.
  • Legs: Of average length, muscular.
  • Metatarsus: Of average length. May have presumptions.
  • Pies: Of average length: Oval, with strong fingers not very curled. Strong nails.

Movement:

Easy and loose. On the move, the back wobbles slightly.

Mantle

  • Skin: Thick and pigmented.
  • Shelter: Short, smooth, dense, with a strong texture, slightly bordered on the tail, the anal and posterior region.
  • Colorations: Fawn, charred and gray sand, in light and dark tones and should always be tiger. The presence of a white male is allowed in the frontal region and the menthol chest, as well as the white coloring on the hands (white male), the feet (pedal) or on all legs simultaneously (white square).


Size and weight:

Males

  • Height to the cross: 50 to 60 cm.
  • Weight: 25 to 35 kg

females

  • Height to the cross: 48 to 58 cm.
  • Weight: 20 to 30 kg


Fouls:

Any deviation from the above points must be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be considered must be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect on the health and well-being of the dog..



SERIOUS FAULTS:

  • Head: converging axes of skull and muzzle.
  • Jaws: Mouth slightly above or below.

MISS PLAYOFFS

  • Aggressive or too shy.
  • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹that clearly shows physical or behavioral abnormalities.
  • Divergent axes of skull and muzzle.
  • Severely over or under the mouth.


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

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Cรฃo de fila de Sรฃo Miguel, Sรฃo Miguel cattle dog, Sรฃo Miguel catch dog, Azores cattle dog, Azores cow dog (English).
2. fila de Saint Miguel (French).
3. Cรฃo Fila de Sรฃo Miguel (German).
4. Fila de Sรฃo Miguel, Cรฃo das Vacas (Portuguese).
5. (espaรฑol).

Source:

Wikipedia

Photos:

1 – Fila de Sรฃo Miguel during International dog show in Rzeszรณw, Poland by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
2 – Fila de Sรฃo Miguel during International dog show in Rzeszรณw, Poland. by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
3 – At the Burnt Peak of Ribeira Grande, Son and Mother by TheLife / CC BY-SA
4 – Helsinki, el Finnish Winner Show 2015. by Thomas / CC BY-SA

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Black Russian Terrier
Rusia FCI 327 . Pinscher and Schnauzer type

Origin: Russia
Character: Intelligent and guardian
Weight: 45 to 55 kg
Height: 66 to 72 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 11 years

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The Black Russian Terrier, need plenty of exercise, and it can be hyperactive and destructive

Content

History

The Black Russian Terrier, (in Russian: ะงั‘ั€ะฝั‹ะน ั‚ะตั€ัŒะตั€), abbreviated as BRT, known, also as dog of Stalin (Sobaka Stalina), It is a breed of dog developed to serve as a guard dog and police dog..

The breed was recognized as such in July of 2004, by the American Kennel Club.

despite its name, the Black Russian Terrier, is not a pure Terrier: It is believed that they were used around twenty races in its development, including (among others) to the Airedale Terrier, the Giant Schnauzer, the Rottweiler, the Newfoundland, the Kavkazskaรฏa Ovtcharka and the Moscow Water Dog, now extinct.

Physical characteristics

The Russian black terrier much more resemble a Schnauzer that to a Terrier. The head is long, with flat front. The strong muzzle. The eyes are small and dark. The trunk is solid. The limbs are straight and muscular.

The Black Russian Terrier, gives the impression of great strength, agility and value. It is a robust dog, rustic in appearance (but not fat), and it must not appear as if his hair was sculpted or trimmed, must see bright in nature, and slightly curly.

The coat is hard and dense, is not very smooth to the touch, It is as curly and the length of the hair will be of 4 to 10 cm.. The longest hair found in the beard and eyebrows, with a mane (not very dense but longer than the rest of the body) What, extends, slightly, the cross and the neck, more pronounced feature in males. The coat is low detachment and the color is black with some gray hair.

According to the FCI standard (1983), the male must have a height of 66 to 72 cm to the cross and the female of 64 to 70 cm., with a tolerance of +/- 2 cm.. They must weigh between 35-70 kg.

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Character and skills

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The Black Russian Terrier, is a safe dog, quiet, very intelligent, brave and loyal. you should never be shy. It may seem distant, or perhaps independent, but in their basic needs, is the human company and the love of his family.

It is a healthy dog in general and their life expectancy is around the 14 years.

Because of his upbringing as a working dog, has a very strong instinct worker ("work ethic"), and that is why it is good to provide the animal some games to understand work roles, so you will be happy.

Initial training is a necessity, that you will take advantage of any owner who has not been able to establish a domain course. They are very sensitive to education and often Excel at obedience competitions. As well, they are very good in various dog sports, such as agility.

The Black Russian Terrier, need plenty of exercise, and can be hyperactive and destructive if not given the opportunity to burn off his energy.

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Type and recognitions:

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  • Section : . .

Federations:

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

FCI breed standard Black Russian Terrier

FCIFCI - Black Russian Terrier
Terrier

Alternative names:

1. Chornyi, Russian Bear Schnauzer, Russian Black Terrier, Chornyi Terrier (English).
2. Terrier noir russe, errier noir (French).
3. Russischer Schwarzer Terrier, Russischer Schwarzer Terrier (German).
4. Terrier preto da Rรบssia, Cรฃo de Stalin, chiorny Terrier (Portuguese).
5. Perro de Stalin (espaรฑol).

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