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English Setter
Gales Inglaterra Reino Unido francia FCI 2 - Setter

Origin: France, United Kingdom
Character: Energetic and outgoing
Weight: 25 to 30 kg
Height: 55 to 68 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years

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By your selection, the English Setter it's mostly a hunting dog, so you need activity

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History

The origins of the English Setter they are quite confusing, but they seem to date back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be descended from the Oysel Dog and ancient Spanish flagger breeds that were brought to England.. The breed settled around 1860 thanks to the work of Edward Laverack and after R. Purcell Llewellin, two breeders who established a selective breeding program to stabilize English setters.

Laverack bred a practically pure line of very willful and elegant dogs. Llewellin crossed the Laverack dogs with the English Setter and then with him Setters Gordon. From these crosses a strain especially competent for hunting emerged.

It was at this time that the English Setter began to be recognized internationally. Came to france, and more generally to continental Europe, in 1880. But, was not up 1963 when the breed was officially recognized by the FCI.

Its great hunting qualities make it the most widely used pointer in France today.. He usually wins national and international hunting contests. But, it is also appreciated for its beauty, and is featured frequently at dog shows. So, we distinguish between lines of beauty and lines of work, depending on the use made of the animal.

Physical characteristics

The English Setter is the type of Pointing Dogs medium in size with a solid and compact body.

Its coat is flexible and smooth, with fringes on the ears, the chest, legs and tail. Five coat colors are allowed: black and white, Orange and white, lemon and white, brown and white and tricolor.

The tail is of medium length, carried low and placed on the back.

Size and weight

    ▷ Male size: Of 65 to 68 cm.

    ▷ female size: Of 61 to 65 cm.

    ▷ Male weight: Of 18 to 23 kg

    ▷ female weight: Of 18 to 22 kg

Character and skills

The English Setter he is a very friendly partner, even with children or other dogs. But, living with small animals requires early socialization so you don't see them as prey.

It is an excellent companion dog, easy to live with and completely devoted to his family, which he will cover with affection. Intelligent, friendly, Tender, quiet, playful and faithful, will brighten up your home. Sensitive and very attached to his master, can't stand loneliness.

By your selection, it's mostly a hunting dog, so you need activity. A house with a garden in the country is ideal for him. But, an urban life in an apartment is possible, as long as it provides you with enough opportunities to exercise: two outputs of 30 minutes a day is a minimum. He will also be happy to accompany his master on bike rides or jogging. In any case, It is not a recommended dog for an elderly or very sedentary person.

Last, hunting instinct is generally highly developed in the English Setter. If it is intended for this use, it is advisable to adopt a puppy from a line of work. In fact, beauty lines are selected with aesthetic criteria and, Therefore, are potentially less effective. But, in any case, it is a breed that tends to dig and chase prey: fencing your ground is strongly recommended to prevent any dog รขโ‚ฌโ€นรขโ‚ฌโ€นescape.

Education

Very intelligent, the English Setter has a good aptitude for dressage. But, need a gentle education (although not without firmness), because his sensitivity does not admit brutality. Brutality would make him fear.

Like any hunting dog, learning to remember will be essential so that you do not get carried away by your instincts.

Health

The English Setter is in fairly robust overall health.

But, their floppy ears make them prone to canine ear infections, especially because they are dogs that do not hesitate to get into the water. It can also be affected by skin diseases such as atopy.

Last, this breed has a predisposition to congenital deafness, thyroid problems or hip dysplasia. The latter being partially hereditary, it is advisable to check the health of the stallions with the breeder of English Setter.

Grooming

The English Setter requires weekly brushing. During the molting period, which takes place twice a year, should be even daily. It also, her fringes of hair should be trimmed to maintain her signature look. This operation can be done at home or entrusted to a dog groomer.

Under normal circumstances, it is not necessary to bathe the dog. But, when hunting, the English Setter does not hesitate to get into the water, sometimes muddy: in this case, it may be convenient to provide him with a dog shampoo to help him regain his whiteness.

It also, you have to check your floppy ears after every outing, especially if the dog has been swimming, to avoid any ear infection.

Use

The english setter is originally a hunting dog (Pointing Dogs). Today, it is also highly appreciated as a companion dog.

It also, its beauty and elegance make it a recognized show dog.

Life expectancy

14 years

Characteristics "English Setter"

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1 – English Setter, Dogs Show Racibรณrz RAVEN WHITE Magenta by I, Lilly M, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – English Setter in Tallinn, duo CACIB, 17-18 Aug 2013 by Thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – English setter working in the field by Dmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – English Setter Puppy at 2 and a half months of age by Immotilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – English Setter by Villa16, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – Liver belton English Setter. by Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Type and recognitions:

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

Federations:

  • – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 2: Continental Pointing Dogs. 2.1: Pointer โ“˜
  • – AKC – Sporting โ“˜
  • – ANKC – Group 3 (Gundogs) โ“˜
  • – CKC – Sporting Dogs โ“˜
  • – โ€‹KC – Sports โ“˜
  • – NZKC – Gundog โ“˜
  • – UKC – Gun Dogs โ“˜

FCI breed standard "English Setter"

Origin:
France, United Kingdom

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
24.06.1987

Use:

Pointing Dogs.



General appearance:

Medium-sized, sharp contour, elegant appearance and movements.



Behavior / temperament:

Very friendly and personable. Very active and with a keen sense for hunting.

Head:

carried high, long and reasonably dry.

Cranial region:
  • Skull: It is oval in shape between the ears, which provides enough cavity to the brain; clearly defined occipital protuberance.
  • Depression links (Stop): Well defined.

facial region:

  • Truffle: must be black or liver, depending on hair color. Wide nostrils.
  • Snout: Moderately tall and quite square. The distance from the stop to the tip of the nose should be equal to the distance the skull has between the occipital bone and the eyes.
  • Lips: Not very hanging.
  • jaws and teeth: Jaws, of almost equal length, they are strong, with perfect bite, regular and complete in scissors. I.e., that the internal face of the upper incisors is in contact with the external face of the lower incisors, and placed at right angles to the jaws. full dentition is desirable.

Eyes: The English setter's eyes are bright, sweet and expressive look. Its color varies from hazelnut to dark brown., the more dark best. lighter eyes are accepted only in those Belton liver-colored specimens. The eyes should be oval in shape and not protruding.

Ears: They should be of moderate length, low insertion, hang folded forming well defined folds, stuck to the cheeks, velvety at the ends and its upper part should be covered with fine and silky hair.

Neck:

The neck of the English setter is rather long, muscular y seco, slightly arched at the top. The junction with the head must be clearly marked. should be wider and more muscular towards the back, although it should never have a double chin or be hanging, but to have an elegant appearance.

Body:

Of moderate length.

  • Back: Short and straight.
  • Pork loin: Large, slightly pummeled, strong and muscular.

Tail:

Insertion almost in line with the back, medium length, that does not reach the height of the hocks. The tail of the English setter should not be crooked or knotty, but slightly curved or scimitar-shaped, but in no case with a vertical trend. With long hanging fringes. The fringes should start slightly below the base of the tail, getting longer from the middle, then gradually taper towards the tip. Long hair, bright, soft and wavy, but never curly. In motion it whips and is not carried higher than the level of the back.

Tips

Former members:

  • Shoulder: Well laid back and oblique backs.
  • Elbows: Well lowered and close to the body.
  • forearms: Straight, very muscular and with round bones.
  • Metacarpus: Short, strong, round and straight.

Later members: Well muscled members, especially the leg. Long from hip to hock.

  • Thigh: Long.
  • Femoro-tibio-patellar joint (knee): well angled.
  • Hocks: well descended, without drifting in or out.

Pies: The English setter must have good pads, strong, with fingers well arched and together, covered with a lot of hair.

Movement:

The movement of the English setter is free and graceful, characterized by speed and endurance. Free movement of the hocks exhibiting a powerful drive from the hind limbs. Seen from the back, hip joints, knee and hock should be in line. the head is naturally carried high.

Mantle

Fur: It should be slightly wavy from the back of the head to the level of the ears, but never curly. In general, the English setter's coat should be long and silky. The back of the thighs and the forelimbs almost to the feet must be fringed.

Color:

  • black and white (azul Belton),
  • Orange and white (naranja Belton),
  • Lemon and white (belton lemon),
  • Liver and white(Belton liver) or tricolor; that is to say, blue Belton and fire or liver Belton and fire.

Those specimens of English setter that do not have large colored spots on their body are preferred, but mottled (Belton) scattered throughout the body.

Note from the Standards Commission:

"Belton" is the special name used to describe the characteristic mottling of the English Setter's coat.. Belton is a Northumberland town. This designation was raised and defended in the book on the English Setter by Mr. Edward Lavarack, breeder who had a preponderant influence on the current appearance of the breed.



Size and weight:

  • The males between 65 and 68 cm.. (25,5 - 27 inches).
  • The females among 61 and 65 cm.. (24 - 25,5 inches).


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., and the dog's ability to perform its traditional task.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

โ€ข Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
โ€ข Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.



N.B.:

โ€ข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
โ€ข 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. Lawerack, Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter (English).
2. Setter Laverack (French).
3. Englischer Setter (German).
4. (em inglรชs: English Setter) (Portuguese).
5. Setter Llewellin (o Llewellyn), Setter Lawerack (o Laverack) (espaรฑol).

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Gales FCI 38 - Sheepdogs

Origin: Wales
Character: Active and loving
Weight: 11 - 17 kg
Height: 27 - 32 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

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Affectionately called the "garden dog" in his native Wales, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is active, fun and very affectionate.

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History

It is believed that the Cardigan Welsh Corgi It is the oldest of the two races Corgi. Although nobody knows for sure, their ancestors may have come to Wales with the ancient Celts who migrated from Central Europe. The dog we know today comes from the hills of Cardiganshire, that were once full of farms and valleys that were perfect for raising cattle. His predecessors had cattle to market, their heels for cattle moved, and they deviated from the path if cattle drew back.

Industrialization ended the usefulness of the Corgi on the farm, and people began to cross with other dogs herding breeds, including Collies and the first Pomeranian, which they were much larger than the current standard of Pomeranian. The crossing with Collie You may have thrown the blue merle color to the genetic background of the Cardigan.

For a while, it seemed that the Cardigan he would go the way of the dinosaurs because he was less popular than his cousin, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. At any given time, both they were considered the same race, but the Kennel Club separated in 1934, giving the cardigans better chance of surviving on their own.

Physical characteristics

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi It is best described as a Pembroke tailed, but it stands out from his cousin, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, in other respects. The Cardigan has larger, rounder ears and comes in a variety of colors, including tricolor (black and white, with tans or brindle points), blue merle, striped, marten and red. Most Cardis also have white markings on their necks., the chest, paws and tail tip. They weigh between 11 and 17 Kg, which makes them a little larger than Pembroke.

Although Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi were developed in Wales, They have different ancestors: twin sons of different mothers, it could be said. The Cardigan, nicknamed the garden dog in his home county of Cardigan, shares ancestors with another long race, the Sausage dog.

Character and skills

The fun Cardigan Welsh Corgi it's a classic herding dog: even, loyal and loving. His real goal in life is to spend time and please his people. Its moderate size and activity level make it adaptable to any type of home or family, and it is robust and tolerant of children and other pets. In fact, the company of another dog or cat is a great benefit to him.

Cardigans may not seem athletes, but they are agile. You will be surprised how fast you can run a Corgi when chasing a ball or compete in agility trials. If you can deviate from the path of mad cow, certainly you can browse frames, tunnels, jumps and other obstacles. Cardi has a lot of resistance, You can even walk the trails, but also it conforms with a short walk or play on the playground.

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

Of course, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi be wary of strangers, thanks to its heritage grazing, so early socialization is important. To counter this trend, invite people to your house, to be used to receive regular visits.

Health of the "Cardigan Welsh Corgi"

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi they are a generally healthy breed, but they are susceptible to some health conditions, including intervertebral disc disease and eye problems such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) and cataracts.

Veterinarians can not predict whether an animal will be free from these diseases, so it is important to find a reputable breeder and insist on seeing an independent certification that the parents of the dog have been examined for defects and considered healthy.

Careful breeders their dogs examined for genetic diseases, and they only breed the best looking specimens, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas and a puppy can develop one of these diseases. In most cases, can still live a good life, thanks to advances in veterinary medicine. And remember that you have the power to protect his Cardigan one of the most common health problems: the obesity. It keep a proper weight is a simple way to extend the life of its Cardi.

Characteristics "Cardigan Welsh Corgi"

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:Group 1 –> Pastor and Boyeros dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs ) / Section 1 –> Pastor dogs. With working trial.
  • FCI 38
  • Federations: FCI โ“˜, AKC โ“˜, ANKC โ“˜, CKC โ“˜, โ€‹KC โ“˜, NZKC โ“˜, UKC โ“˜

    • FCI breed standard "Cardigan Welsh Corgi"

    Origin:
    Wales

    Date of publication of the valid original standard:
    24.06.1987

    Use:

    Shepherd and companion dog.



    General appearance:

    Robust, rustic, restless, able to resist. Length in proportion to height, ending in a fox tail in appearance, inserted in the body line.

    important proportions:

    The length of the muzzle in proportion to the head 3 to 5.



    Behavior / temperament:

    Alert, active and intelligent. Stable neither shy nor aggressive.

    Head:

    With the appearance and shape of a fox head

    Cranial region:
    • Skull: Wide and flat between the ears; thinning towards the eyes above which is slightly domed.
    • Stop: Moderate.

    facial region:

    • Truffle: black, projects slightly, in no way sharp.
    • Snout: Moderately thinning towards the nose.
    • Jaws/teeth: Strong teeth with scissor bite, that is, the upper incisors closely overlap the lower incisors and are positioned vertically in the maxillae.
      The lower jaw has a clean cut. Strong but without prominence.
    • Eyes: Medium-sized, clean, giving a gentle expression, alert but vigilant. Rather separate set with clearly defined angles. Preferably dark, or according to the color of the coat, dark eyelid edge. One or both pale blue eyes, blue or speckled blue are allowed only on blue merles.
    • Ears: erected, in proportion rather large for the size of the dog. The tips slightly rounded, moderately wide at the base and inserted approximately at 8 cm. (3,5 inches) One of another.
      Carried in such a way that the tips are slightly outside in a straight line drawn from the tip of the nose, through the center of the eyes, and inserted well back so that they can rest flat along the neck.

    Neck:

    Muscular, well developed in proportion to the build of the dog, inserting into well-sloped scapulae.

    Body:

    Quite long and strong.

    • top line: To level.
    • Pork loin: Clearly defined waist.
    • Breast : Moderately wide with prominent sternum. deep chest. Well arched ribs.

    Tail:

    Like a fox tail, inserted in line with the body and moderately long (to touch the ground or close to the ground). Carried low at rest but can be raised slightly over the body in motion, not curved over the back.

    Tips

    Of strong bones. Short limbs but the body must be clearly off the ground.

    Former members
    • Blades: Leaning well back, angled approximately in 90 ยฐ With the humerus, muscular.
    • Elbows: Glued to the sides.
    • Forearm: Slightly arched molding to rounded chest.
    • Front feet: Round, tight, rather large and with good foot pads. Slightly turned out.
    Former members

    Strong, well angulated and aligned with muscular thigh and tibia; strong bones to the ground. Short members.

    • Metatarsals: Vertical when the dog is at rest, viewed from the side and from behind.
    • Hind feet: Round, tight, rather large and with good foot pads.

    Movement:

    Free and active, elbows fit close to the sides of the body, neither loose nor tight. Forelimbs reaching well forward without lifting too much, In unison with the thrust action of the posterior train.

    Mantle

    • Fur: Short or medium, hard textured. Weather resistant, with good under-hair. Preferably straight.
    • Color: Any color, With or without white marks but white
      It should not predominate.


    Size and weight:

    Ideal height at the withers: 30 cm.
    The weight is in size proportion, taking into account primarily the balance sheet.



    Fouls:

    Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and its severity is considered to the degree of deviation from the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog and the dog's ability to perform its traditional task..

    disqualifying fouls:

    • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness
    • Any dog โ€‹โ€‹showing clear physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..


    N.B.:

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

    Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

    Alternative names:

    1. Cardigan, CWC, Cardi (English).
    2. Cardigan (French).
    3. Cardigan (German).
    4. Cardigan Welsh Corgi (Portuguese).
    5. Cardigan Welsh corgi, Cardi, Corgi (espaรฑol).