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This race, also of French origin, is still required today for rabbit hunting, especially in low forests, where shrubs and las matas prevent passing other hounds. Endowed with a truly incredible resistance, The Basset Fauve de Bretagne (Fawn Brittany Basset) is able to hunt for days on end without showing any signs of exhaustion or tiredness. It has a loose and lively temperament, so it needs to live always in the open air, that poorly fits the House.
The Majorca Mastiff or Ca de Bou, It is a breed of dog native of Mallorca, Spain. The molosser is related to the Dogo Canario (Canary dog of prey).
According to breed historians, in very ancient times, dogs used to accompany their masters in commercial and cultural exchanges, by sea between the different peoples of Mediterranean waters.
The role of the dogs, years. At that time, it was the defense against possible attacks by pirates and buccaneers that more than once suffered the merchants in the coastal ports.
Then, the dog that was used for such guard tasks was the so-called Dogo de la Penรญnsula Ibรฉrica.
In the 18th century, as one of the consequences of the Treaty of Utrecht, Minorca became a British colony. (Read all about the race…).
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His character is, quiet, and adapts to any type of life and environment. His face is very sweet, its bark is easy to identify in this race. Its main fault is disobedience and is very stubborn and playful. One of its greatest qualities is the excellent sense of smell that makes a good hunting breed.
They are very guided by this sense and recognize smells more easily than other races.. They can recall smells and relate them after many years. Origin: England. Character: Quiet and stubborn. Weight: 9 to 16 Kg. Height: 33 to 40 cm..
The French Bulldog It is a small breed of dog originating in England, established as such by the end of the 19th century. However, despite its name, America and Great Britain have played important roles in the development of this breed. These dogs are often nicknamed โClownsโ or โFrog Dogsโ.
The Border Collie was developed in the Scottish Highlands in order to graze for days on the harshest terrain and most variable weather. It is a medium-sized dog, well proportioned, that can weigh between 16 and 23 kg.
The Border Collie is considered the most intelligent breed of dog that there is, alongside the German Shepherd and Golden Retriever, that is why it is so easy to train.
According to the classification made by Stanley Coren after analyzing the responses of more than 200 work of the AKC judges ("The Intelligence of Dogs", Stanley city, Ediciones B, 1995), the Border Collie is the No. 1 from the list (Read all about the race…).
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The Bearded collie (Bearded Collie) It is a breed of dog of medium size and long coat, It was originally used in tasks of grazing by Scottish shepherds. He is originally from Scotland, and their closest ancestors are a race of imported Polish shepherds in 1514.
The bearded Collie, is a medium-sized dog, they have an average weight of 18 to 27 kg. The males measure approximately 53 to 56 cm in height to the cross, While the females are somewhat smaller, measuring of 51 to 53 height cm.
Today it is still a beloved breed in many countries., in United States, for example, Bearded Collie ranks 104 of 155 in the annual ranking of popularity of the American Kennel Club breeds (Read all about the race…).
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The Tazi (also known as Afghan Hound, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul Hound, o Galanday Hound) It is a dog from Afghanistan. It has a characteristic coat, very long, fine and silky, It needs continuous care that he entangled, arriving at losing their gloss.
It is considered one of the least intelligent races, positioned on the scale as the number 79 according to S. Coren, autor de โThe Intelligence of Dogsโ, but also whimsical.
One Tazi he could pretend he doesn't know his master after abandoning him a couple of afternoons in the yard, or not having given all the attention that demand.
The origin of this breed it is possible to be in the Saluki breed, that would have reached Afghanistan through Persia (Read all about the race…).
Here you have a list of some recognized breeders of Afghan Hound (Tazi) In different parts of the world. Keep in mind that the reputation and ethics of breeders can vary, So it is always advisable to investigate and visit the breeders before making a decision. Here are some names and locations:
Remember that the purchase of a dog is a long -term decision and it is important to choose an ethical and responsible breeder.
