History
It is generally accepted that they are descendants of hounds from Eastern Europe, which were brought to Sweden by soldiers returning home in the 17th or 18th century. We know for certain that dogs similar to the Gotlandsstövare were present on the Gotland island in the 19th century. In the 1920s, the Gotlandsstövare was officially recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club. However, only 10 years later, it was decided to classify the Gotlandsstövare as a yellowish-brown variety of the Smalandsstovare. Then, in 1934, the kennel club changed its mind once again and declared that the Gotlandsstövare would be part of the Hamiltonstovare breed. Although Hamiltonstovare dogs were not typically born with yellowish coats, the majority of these dogs were born on the Swedish island of Gotland, which led people to refer to them as Gotlandsstövare. Unfortunately, due to the dwindling number of Gotlandsstövare breeders, the breed's population declined significantly, nearly leading to its extinction. Finally, in the 1990s, the breed regained its recognition as a distinct breed. However, the population remains very small, and the Gotlandsstövare is still considered very rare and even endangered. Appearance Because of this confused history of the breed and because of the fact, that it was always bred more for its function and utilization rather than for appearance, the appearance of Gotlandsstövare can vary quite a bit. But in general this is medium sized dog breed with rectangular body and noble and elegant appearance. On average, their height ranges from 44 to 56 cm (17 to 22 inches), and they typically weigh around 20 kg (44 lbs). Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. Other typical appearance characteristics include beautiful dark brown, almond-shaped eyes, a flat and strong back, sturdy legs, and triangular drop ears. The coat is short, dense and close lying. The coat color is something between yellowish red or yellowish brown and they have symmetrical white spots on the chest, paws, legs and nose. Temperament The Gotlandsstövare is primarily a hunting dog breed, having been bred for generations for this purpose. They excel in hunting with their superb nose and tracking ability. They are vocal, loyal to their hunter, highly enduring, and agile. And most importantly, they just love the hunt, they are absolutely passionate about it. However, they are not just hunters; they also make loving companion dogs. They adore their families and have a gentle temperament, which makes them suitable for living with kids. Nonetheless, it is important to never leave a young child unsupervised with any dog breed. They can easily socialize with other dogs, but other household pets might pose a problem due to the Gotlandsstövare's high prey drive. This breed is energetic and thrives on long outdoor walks, hikes, vigorous playtime, and enjoyable training sessions. They require a sufficient amount of exercise; otherwise, they may develop problematic behavior, such as excessive barking. Health and grooming The Gotlandsstövare is a relatively low-maintenance dog breed. Occasional brushing is enough to keep their coat in good condition, removing loose hair and redistributing natural oils. No additional grooming is necessary. As with any dog breed, it is important to regularly check their eyes, ears, nails, and teeth, and clip them or clean them as needed. While there are no official health studies on this breed, it is generally considered to be healthy and hardy, with an average lifespan of around 14 years. They may occasionally experience hip dysplasia, and other far less uncommon health issues such as epilepsy, allergies, or eye problems may arise.
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1) Origin
The origin and history of the Veadeiro Pampeano are rather unknown, but there are a few theories about it. The first theory suggests that they are descendants of Iberian Podenco dogs that arrived in South America during the time when Brazil was a Portuguese colony. They later crossed with some local dogs and adapted to the local environment, resulting in the Veadeiro Pampeano as we know it today. The second theory claims that this is a native South American breed that naturally evolved over time. While it is difficult to trace the breed's history accurately, it is undoubtedly a very old dog breed with a long history. 2) Name The Veadeiro Pampeano has a very descriptive name. The word "veadeiro" can be translated as "deer-hound," and "pampeano" means that they come from the Pampas, a South American fertile low grassland. So, the English translation is perfect—the Pampas Deerhound. The breed is sometimes also known as the Gaucho Deerhound or Bianchini. 3) Hunter Despite being named as a deerhound, this is a very versatile breed that can hunt a variety of game. In addition to deer, they are often used to hunt wild boar, and thanks to their great speed and agility, they can even hunt smaller animals, such as hares. This dog breed loves to hunt; they are absolutely tireless and passionate about it, and have an extraordinary sense of smell. When they find the prey, they knock it down and bring it back to the hunter. If the prey is too strong, they will corner it and wait for the hunter. This is an extremely adaptable hunter that can hunt alone or in packs without any problems. Hunting is their passion, and they excel at it. 4) Companions These dogs are not only hunters but also loyal companion dogs. They are very docile and friendly with their own family, including children. However, it is important never to leave any dog breed with very young children unsupervised. They can also live with other dogs in the family. On the other hand, they can be quite alert and aloof around strangers, making them good watchdogs. 5) Exercise This breed is fast, endurant, and energetic. They love to be outside, enjoying walks, runs, hikes, vigorous playtime, or any other activity. They are definitely not couch potatoes and should live with an active owner who can provide them with enough exercise. Without sufficient exercise, they might develop unwanted behaviors, such as excessive barking. 6) Size The Veadeiro Pampeano is a medium-sized dog breed with long legs and an athletic body. They have an average height between 47-59 cm (19-23 inches) and weigh between 18-28 kg (40-61 lbs). Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. 7) Coat and color The Veadeiro Pampeano has a short and dense single-layered coat that is straight and rough. The breed comes in white or fawn color, with white being more common. 8) Maintenance Speaking of the coat, let's discuss grooming and maintenance as well. Fortunately, it is extremely easy to care for this breed. They can easily take care of themselves. You can brush their coat from time to time to remove loose hair and redistribute natural oils, but even without regular brushing, the coat will stay in decent condition. Like with any other dog breed, you should regularly check their eyes, ears, nails, and teeth, and trim or clean them as needed. 9) Recognition Although this is an old dog breed, it was not officially recognized by any kennel club until 2000. In that year, mainly thanks to Carlos Lafaiete Seibert Bacelar, it was recognized by the Brazilian Kennel Club. It is still considered a rare breed that can be almost exclusively found in. 10) Health There are no official studies on the breed's health, but it is generally considered a healthy and hardy dog breed with an average lifespan of around 12 or 13 years. Like all dog breeds, they may suffer from typical dog health-related issues, such as eye problems, joint problems, infections, or allergies. 1) Origin
The Elo breed was first developed in 1987 in Germany by breeders Marita and Heinz Szobries. They crossed Eurasiers, Old English Sheepdogs (also known as Bobtails), and Chow Chows to create this unique breed. Later, they added Samoyed and Dalmatian to expand the gene pool. According to a German genetic study, the Elo dog is 48% Eurasier, 23% Bobtail, and 10% Chow Chow. 2) Name Originally, the breed was named Eloschaboro, but it was later shortened to Elo. The name was created from the original three breeds that created Elo: Eurasier, Bobtail, and Chow. 3) Companion The Elo dog was bred to be the perfect companion pet. They have an obedient, playful, cheerful, and friendly temperament. This breed is generally very trustworthy and has a low prey drive, which is why they can be socialized to live with other dogs or other pets in the household. They can also make great gentle and playful partners for kids. However, it's important to never leave any dog breed with a very young child unsupervised. The Elo is quite intelligent and eager to please, which makes them easy to train. They can learn all the basic obedience commands quickly and easily. 4) Exercise The Elo is not completely hyperactive breed, but they do require daily exercise to stay healthy and happy. They will need longer walks, jogs, hikes, vigorous playtime, or fun training sessions. The Elo likes to roam and run off-leash, so it's important to let them do so from time to time. However, this should only be done in well-known and fenced areas or if your dog obeys the come command perfectly. Overall, the Elo will need at least one hour of daily physical and mental exercise, but they can handle much much more than that. 5) Coat The Elo breed comes in two coat types: smooth-haired and wire-haired. The smooth-haired Elo resembles the Eurasier, while the wire-haired Elo looks similar to the Bobtail. Both coat types have medium-length fur and are thick, double-layered, and weather-resistant. The Elo breed comes in various colors, including red, brown, grey, or black, often with white spots on the chest and belly. 6) Maintenance The Elo sheds quite a bit, so it's essential to brush their coat regularly, especially during shedding season. Daily brushing helps to minimize shedding and keep the coat in the best possible condition. It also redistributes natural oils throughout the coat and prevents the undercoat from becoming matted. Elo dogs do not require frequent bathing, as they tend to stay clean on their own. However, just like with any other dog breed you should regularly check their eyes, ears, nails, and teeth and clip or clean them if needed. 7) Size The Elo is a medium-sized dog, with a height ranging from 46-60 cm (18-24 inches) and a weight between 22-35 kg (48-77 lbs). Females are typically slightly smaller than males. 8) Small Elo During the 1990s, a smaller variety of Elo dog was created by crossing the normal-sized Elo with small Spitzes, Japanese Spitzes, or Pekingese. This was in response to the growing popularity of small companion pets. You can see the size of small Elo on the screen right now. The Small Elo has a similar character to the original Elo breed. 9) Rarity The Elo breed is still relatively rare, mainly bred in their home country of Germany. However, they are gradually spreading to neighboring countries. The Elo breed has been trademarked, meaning that only licensed breeders are authorized to breed them. As of 2022, there were approximately 160 kennels breeding Elo dogs, mainly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium or Czech Republic. 10) Health Despite being a relatively young breed, the Elo boasts an impressively low coefficient of inbreeding. This is achieved through careful breeding practices that involve crossing Elo with foundation breeds like the Eurasier, thereby improving the gene pool. As a result, the Elo is a robust and healthy breed that is not prone to many health issues. However, like all dogs, they may occasionally experience joint and bone problems, eye issues, distichiasis, allergies, or infections. Nevertheless, overall, the Elo is a remarkably healthy dog. History
The Can de Chira breed was developed in the mountainous Spanish region of Alto Aragon. Most families in this region traditionally owned livestock, either sheep or goats, which is why herding dogs were highly valued by these people. The Can de Chira has a common ancestor with many other European herding dogs. The ancestor is a dog of Asian origin that migrated with its nomadic tribes to Europe. This dog became very famous during the time of the Roman Empire for its herding abilities and quickly spread to all parts of Europe, where it would mix and cross with other local breeds. This is most likely how the Can de Chira dog came into existence. Other breeds with similar ancestry are, for example, the Catalan Shepherd, Basque Shepherd, Pyrenean Sheepdog, or Polish Lowland Sheepdog. The existence of the Can de Chira breed has been confirmed by their appearance in pastoral photographs from the early 19th century. And what about the name? Well, Can de Chira comes from the Aragonese language and can be translated as "dog that turns or rotates the flock." Basically, it means a herding dog. And what about the situation today? The officially registered Can de Chira dogs count in hundreds, and it is still considered a rare dog breed, but their numbers are rising, and the breed can be found in a variety of Spanish regions, such as Huesca, Zaragoza, Girona, Barcelona, Teruel, Lleida, and Soria. Appearance The Can de Chira is a medium-sized dog breed with a straight back, squared torso, and a small, wedge-shaped head. The average height is between 38-47 cm, which is 15-19 inches, and weight between 12-20 kg, which is 26-45 lbs. Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. The Can de Chira has a semi-long coat, which is similar to the coat of a Border Collie. The coat is black with light gray, or even white spots on the body and face. Two light round spots on the eyes are very typical. The breed has a relatively small head, straight muzzle, and lively, dark, and almond-shaped eyes Temperament The Can de Chira is a worker. They love to be outside and work with the cattle. They are really passionate about this utilization. The Can de Chira creates a strong bond with the owner, but also with the livestock. A big advantage is that they can handle herds of sheep and goats without biting them. Of course, today, this breed is not only a worker but also a companion pet. The Can de Chira is known for its obedient, disciplined, loyal, and playful character. It is a lively and intelligent breed, a great combination for various dog sports, such as agility. Because this is a quite energetic dog breed, they need daily longer walks, jogs, hikes, vigorous playtime, or fun training sessions to stay healthy and happy. This is definitely not a couch potato, quite the opposite, and they will be happiest in an active family. This breed is pretty eager to please, which makes them very trainable. They can easily learn all the basic obedience commands fast and easy. The Can de Chira can live in the family with other dogs or other pets, especially if socialized together from puppyhood, and they can make good playful partners for kids. But, of course, you should never leave a very young children with any dog breed unsupervised. Health and grooming There are no official health studies about the health of Can de Chira, but it is typically a very hardy and healthy dog breed that does not suffer much from any serious health issues. However, they can sometimes suffer from typical dog-related health issues, such as joint and bone problems, eye problems, allergies, or infections. The average lifespan of Can de Chira is typically between 12-14 years. Their semi-long coat is relatively easy to maintain. Brushing from time to time is beneficial to remove all the loose and dead hair and to redistribute natural oils all over it. No other grooming is required. Like all dog breeds, you should regularly check their eyes, ears, nails, and teeth and clip or clean them if needed. h The Ghadrejani, also known as Central Iranian Shepherd is a extremely strong, alert and independent livestock guardian dog and in this video i will tell you all you need to know about the Ghadrejani.
First of all I would love to thanks Zeeba Farm for letting me use their photos in this video. If you will like the Ghadrejani and you would love to see more of them, definitely check the Zeeba Farm out, link is in description. And now lets jump into the video. The first thing you will definitely notice about the Ghadrejani dog breed is its huge size. These dogs were primarily bred to protect livestock against various predators, such as wolves, which is why they just have to be strong, big and powerful. And indeed, the Ghadrejani is typically over 70 cms tall, but it can even reach height of 90 cms. The weight is typically around 60 kilograms, which is 130 lbs. Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. The dog is extremely strong and big, but it is also very athletic, fast and agile. They have long legs, strong neck, large head with strong muzzle and deep chest. The color of the Ghadrejani should be black and white and various combinations of these two colors. The Ghadrejani has extremely dense coat, which is making them adaptable to all kinds of harsh weather. These dogs are able to withstand cold, but also warm weather without problems and they can work in rain, snow or any other bad weather for all day long easily. These adaptable dogs create extremely strong bond with its owner, family, but also with the livestock they protect. They are extremely alert, watchful, brave and courageous, determined, independent and territorial. They will defend the family and livestock no matter what. These dogs were bred for protection for centuries and the protective instinct of Ghadrejani is super strong. On the other hand, these dogs should not show any sign of agression towards its own family. They must be loyal, obedient and trustworthy when they are with its family. Many of them will make good partners for kids and they are typically pretty gentle with the kids. Ghadrejani dogs can live with other dogs in the family as well. They should not have high prey drive, so they can be socialized with other household pets as well. But this is vastly influenced by early training and socialization. And what about the history of this breed? Well, it is surrounded by mystery and there is not much documentation about it. It is extremely old Persian dog breed. This area is full of various livestock guardian dogs, such as Sarabi dog or Kuchi dog. It is believed that all these dogs are somehow related together. 1) Origin
There are few theories about the history of the Markiesje dog breed. The most popular one claims, that this breeds date back to 1600s. There are paintings of dogs similar to Markiesje from 17th or 18th century, but there are no records about breeding of Markiesje dog and no one really knows its ancestors and exact origin, but it is very likely that the breed has its ancestry in the Dutch breed known as Dutch Spionen. 2) Recent history What we know for sure is, that in 1970s, the Markiesje breed was reintroduced by several breeders. During this time, the Markiesje population was not absolutely homogenous and it would be impossible to create perfect breed standard. That is why the Dutch Kennel Club set up an intensive breeding program, where the Markiesje named Pom, owned by Mrs. van Ederen become the foundation dog. This breeding program resulted in homogenous population of Markiesje breed as we know it today. 3) Companion The Markiesje is not used as a hunter, not sa guard dog, or as a herding dog. Its main purpose in life is to be the best companion dog as possible. And they are perfect companions, they are lively, playful, friendly with almost everyone and they thrive for attention. It is pretty gentle dog breed that can make good partners for kids, but of course, you should never leave any dog breed with a very young child unsupervised. They can typically be socialized to live with other dogs or other pets in the family. Majority of Markiesje dogs are very alert, which can make them okay watchdog, but they are too friendly and too small for a real guarding job. 4) Exercise The Markiesje is a great companion pet, but it should not be confused with a lap dog. They love long walks, they love to run, retrieve, playing different games and they will enjoy fun training sessions. This is definitely not a coach potatoe and these dogs will be almost always ready for any kind of outdoor adventure. Without enough exercise, these dogs might develop some unwanted behaviour such as excessive barking or destruction 5) Name The breed has a very unique name – Markiesje. It is believed that it is named after one of the most famous mistresses of the French king Louis XV, Markiezin de Pompadour. But some people say, that the name has its origin in french word „Maquer“ which means „standing dog“. Or possibly from a dog breeder Van he Veluws Markizaat. But you can always call this dog by its cute nickname – the Dutch Tulip Hound. 6) Size The Markiesje is rather smaller dog breed with average height around 36 cm, which is 14 inch and weight between 11-13 lbs, which is 5-6 kg. There are no extreme size differences between males and females. 7) Coat The coat of the Dutch Tulip Hound is a single layered coat in medium length that can either be straight or have slightly wave to it. It is very common to see feathering on Markiesje coat, especially on the ears, tails and hind legs. 8) Color This dog breed is always in shiny solid black color or black color with white markings. Ticking within the white is allowed. 9) Maintenance Speaking of the coat, lets mention the grooming and maintenance as well. Luckily, this is easy to take care for dog breed. Regular brushing is beneficial to remove loose hair from the coat and to prevent tangling and matting. No other grooming is required. Just like with all dog breeds, you should regularly check their eyes, ears, nails and teeth and clip them or clean them if needed. 10) Health The Markiesje is usually healthy dog breed with average lifespan around 14 years. There are no studies about the breeds health, but they should not suffer much from any serious genetic health issues. Of course, just like all dogs, they might suffer from the typical doggy issues, such as various allergies, infections, joint problems or eye problems, but none of these problems should not be very common in Markiesje dog breed. |