1) Origin
The Perdiguero de Burgos is relatively old dog breed, that has been around since the 15th century. In the past, this dog breed was highly valued versatile hunting dog, especially for their scenting and pointing abilities. It is thought, that the Burgos Pointer is descendant of the Old Spanish Pointer and Sabueso Espanol. 2) Ancestor It is believed, that the Perdiguero de Burgos played important role in development of other European pointing dog breeds. Most of the European Pointers have their ancestry in Iberian Peninsula and it is very likely, that one of the dog breed they evolved from is the Perdiguero de Burgos. Some of the breeds, that are believed to be relatives with Burgos Pointer are, for example, German Pointer, Russian Pointer or English Pointer. 3) Almost extinct The 20th century was a very bad time for this breed. The World War and Spanish Civil War negatively affected the population of this breed and they almost went extinct. Luckily, after the conflicts, big efforts were made to save and revive the Perdiguero de Burgos. Manuel Izquierdo and Geardo Sardonil are two of the men who are credited for reviving the breed. Today, it is still considered as a rare breed that can be mainly found in Spain, where it is once again valued for their pointing and retrieving abilities. 4) Hunting The Perdiguero de Burgos has one main purpose and utilization and that is hunting. Originally, these dogs were used as scenthounds, specialized on hunting deers, but over the time, they become excellent at hunting hare and also birds. They are very endurant dogs, capable of hunting in any kind of a terrain without any problems. It is also very quick and agile dog breed. Of course, they have high prey drive and chasing instinct and they are absolutely passionate on the hunt. The Perdiguero de Burgos is also good adept for hunting trials. 5) Companion Even though passionate hunter, the Perdiguero de Burgos is also loving, even tempered, playful, gentle and loyal companion dog. If they are properly exercised, they tend to be pretty calm at home and they make good partners for kids and of course, they can live with other dogs, especially if socialized together from the puppyhood. Other household pets might be problematic due to their higher prey drive. This breed is intelligent, naturally obedient and fairly easily trainable. On average, this is very friendly, pretty mellow and affectionate companion. They should never be agressive towards people without a reason. 6) Exercise If the Burgos Pointer is used for hunting, than there is no need for additional exercise, they will burn off their energy on the hunt. But if they are living the typical life of companion pet, than these dogs will need quite a lot of exercise. Short normal walks are not enough for these dogs. Daily longer walks, jogs, hikes, vigorous playtime and fun training sessions are a must, so the dog can stay healthy and happy. Without enough exercise, they might develop some unwated behaviour, such as destruction. 7) Size This is a well built, muscular, but quite elegant dog breed with straight back, strong legs, deep chest and overall athletic appearance. The average height is between 59-67 cm, which is 23-26 inch and weight between 55-66 lbs, which is 25-30 kg. Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. 8) Coat and color The coat of Perdiguero de Burgos is described in the official breed standard as „Dense, short, smooth and evenly distributed all over the body“. And what about the color? Basic coat colors are white and liver. The coat is irregularly patched or roaned, which could give the dog a liver marbled or a speckled coat. A heavy ticked coat gives the dog a grizzled appearance. It is not uncommon for these dogs to have a white patch on the head. 9) Maintenance Great fact is, that the Burgos Pointer has minimal grooming needs. They do shed some deal of fur all year long. You should regularly brush their coat to remove all the dead and loose hair and to redistribute natural oils all over the coat, but even without any grooming and brushing at all, the dog will keep the coat in okay condition. Just like with any other dog breed, you should regularly check their eyes, ears, nails and teeth and clip them or clean them if needed. 10) Health The average life expectancy of this breed is between 12-14 years, which is pretty good for dog if this size. There are no official studies about the breeds health, but it is reported, that this is usually very healthy and hardy dog breed and that they do not usually suffer from any serious health issues. Of course, they might sometimes suffer from the typical doggy issues, such as some eye problems, joint problems or allergies and infections.
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1) Origin
There is not much documentation about the ancestry and origin of the Deutsch Stichelhaar. It is believed that it is very old dog breed from Germany. They were definitely present in Germany at least since the 1800s and in 1892 the club of this breed was formed. Later the breed almost went extinct and it has been re-developed from the very few specimens still found in the country. 2) German Pointers You most likely already heard about the German Shorthaired and Wirehaired Pointer. Interestingly, it is believed that the German Shorthaired and Roughaired Pointer are not directly related together. In 1888 German cynologist Hans von Kadisch proved that the German Roughhaired is a separate breed and not only a variety of the GSP. On the other hand, it is true that they are related to the German Wirehaired Pointer, as the German Roughhaired Pointer is one of the ancestors of the German Wirehaired Pointers. It is also believed that the German Roughhaired Pointer is somehow related to other similarly looking hunting breeds from Central and Western Europe, such as Cesky Fousek or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. 3) Hunting The Deutsch Stichelhaar is most valued for its hunting prowess and skills. This breed is everything a real hunter wishes for. It is reliable pointing breed and superb retriever, they are adaptable to all kinds of terrain, they are great on land and in water, they are absolutely hardworking and passionate about the hunt. Thanks to their excellent sense of smell, they can easily track the game as well and they can hunt all kinds of prey in all kinds of terrain without any problem. It is also very quick and endurant breed, capable of hunting all day long without tiring. 4) Companion Of course, just like majority of pointers, even the German Roughhaired Pointer is very loyal, loving, relatively calm and gentle, affectionate and lively companion dog. They create very strong bond with its owner and family and are absolutely devoted to them. They crave for our attention. These well behaved dogs make good playful partners for kids and they can live with other dogs in the family. On the other hand, other household pets might be problematic due to the higher prey drive and chasing instinct of the German Roughhaired Pointer. 5) Exercise Even though perfect affectionate and loyal companion, the Deutsch Stichelhaar is still not for everyone, especially because of their boundless energy, high spirit and enthusiasm. These dogs definitely need a lot of daily exercise, it can be long walks, hikes, jogs, vigorous playtime or fun training sessions. Just anything that will occupy their body and mind every day. This is definitely not a coach potatoe, quite the opposite. Without enough exercise, they might develop some unwanted behaviour, such as excessive barking or destruction. 6) Size The German Roughhaired Pointer is a medium sized, athletically built and well muscled dog breed with average height between 58-70 cm, which is 23-28 in, and weight between 20-30 kg, which is 45-65 lbs. Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. 7) Coat The coat is the most distinctive appearance feature of the German Roughhaired Pointer. It is a very practical weather and water resistant coat, which is important for the dog to be able to work in water and during bad weather. The coat should be harsh, bristly and stiff on the body and it is approximately 4 cm long. Typically, the hair on the muzzle are forming great looking beard and they also have standing hair on the eyebrows, giving the dog kind of angry look. According to the breed standard, this breed comes in brown with or without white patches or brown roan and light roan both with or without brown patches. 8) Grooming Speaking of the coat, it is important to mention the grooming as well. And luckily, this is very easy to take care of dog breed. The coat is kind of dirt resistant. Of course, regular brushing once or twice a week is very beneficial for the coat, as it will remove all the loose hair and it will redistribute natural oils all over it. No other grooming is required. Of course, just like any other dog breed, you should regularly check their eyes, ears, nails and teeth and clip them or clean them if needed. 9) Rarity Even though not on verge of extinction anymore, this is still very very rare breed. Definitely much less common than for example the German Shorthaired and Wirehaired Pointers and you would be very lucky to find some of these dogs outside Germany. 10) Health This breed has an average life expectancy between 12-14 years. There is not much official documentation about the breeds health, but it is reported, that this is rather healthy and hardy breed that is not prone to any serious health issues. But of course, they might ocassionally suffer from the typical doggy issues, such as some joint and bone problems, eye problems, allergies or infections. 1) Wolf hunter
The Poitevin was developed in 17th century in present day Poitou province. In the 16th century, this area had a big population of wolves and to hunt these wolves a new breed was developed – the Poitevin. The breed was developed from 12 English Staghounds that were gifted to Dauphin of France. Some of these hounds and their offsprings were gifted to François de Larrye, Marquis of Haut-Poitou, which is considered to be the father of the breed. He crossed them with local french hounds and this crossbreeding resulted in very strong, athletic tricolor hound able to hunt wolves, which is why he kept developing the breed. 2) Almost extinct French revolution at the end of 18th century brought the Poitevin to the brink of extinction. During the revolution, many members of royalty were jailed or even beheaded. And even the Marquese of Haut-Poitou, the main breeder of Poitevin was beheaded in 1793. His pack was dispersed and the breed dissappeared. Luckily, some people kept their Poitevins. After the revolution in the beginning of the 19th century, two brothers Emile and Arthur who lived in the Poitou province carried on with the breed that survived the revolution and they reestablished the pack. The breed was revived with the help and infusion of English Foxhounds as well. Today, the breed is still considered as rare, but not on the verge of extinction anymore. 3) French Hound France is a home to many skilled hunting breeds. Most of them share similar appearance characteriscs, such as beautiful tricolor coat, lean but strong body, long floppy ears, well muscled neck, long tail and heavily boned tail. Some of the other, similarly looking French Hounds are, for example, Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore, French Tricolour Hound (Chien Français Tricolore) or Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie. And the similarities are not coincidental, because all these French Hounds with tricolor coat has a Poitevin as one of its ancestors. So the Poitevin really was very important for development of other French hunting dog breeds. 4) Hunting Today, the Poitevin is not normally used for hunting wolves anymore, but they are still hunting large and strong game, such as deer or wild boar. And they are just excellent for this purpose. They are tireless hunters known for their excellent speed, superb scenting abilities and melodious voice. They are natural born hunters with strong prey drive and chasing instincts. They are pack hunters and they are absolutely loyal to the pack and its owners. Overall, they are superb hunting dogs. 5) Greyhound among French hounds In the book La Venerie, Mr. Vicomte de Brissac describes Poitevin as a Greyhound among French Hounds and he says, that this breed is able to chase the quarry more than 7 hours. And indeed, the Poitevin is extremely fast, but also endurant dog breed. It is normal for Poitevin packs to reach speed of 35 mph, which is 55 kmh. Poitevins movement is described in their breed standard as very easy, galloping freely, bounding lightly and passing well through the undergrowth, which is just perfect for hunting deer or wild boar. 6) Exercise As you can probably expect from a dog breed with high endurance, these dogs really need a lot of exercise. If they are used for hunting, than, they will burn off their energy on the hunt, but if they are living the life of a companion pet, than you will have to take them on daily longer walks, jogs, hikes, provide them with regular vigorous playtime and fun training sessions. Without it, they would become bored and possibly develop some unwanted behaviour. This is definitely not the best choice for a city dog that will live in apartment. This is highly energetic breed. 7) Size The Poitevin has an elegant stature, relatively light build and slender body, but it is very strong and hardy dog breed. The average height is between 24-28 inch, which is 60-72 cm and weight between 20-30 kg, which is 45-67 lbs. Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. 8) Coat and color The Poitevin has a practical short, dense and glossy coat. The most common coat color is a tri-color with black saddle, but the Poitevin can also be bicolored. Those dogs are white and orange. Wolf-coloured hair are also quite frequent according to the breed standard. 9) Maintenance Speaking of coat, lets mention the maintenance and grooming as well, and luckily, it is very simple with this breed. They do shed some deal of fur all year long and you should brush their coat regularly to remove all the dead and loose hair and also to redistribute natural oils all over the coat. No other grooming is required. Just like with any other dog breed, you should also regularly check their eyes, ears, nails and teeth and clip them or clean them if needed. 10) Health This is usually extremely healthy dog breed with average lifespan around 12 or 13 years. This breed does not suffer much from any serious health issues. Ocassionally they can suffer from hip dysplasia or some eye problems. You should also take extra care about their floppy ears and clean them properly, so they dont develop ear infections. But overall this is truly very healthy dog breed. No dog breed is 100% hypoallergenic as they all produce some dander and saliva, but there are definitely some breeds that are much better suited for allergy suffereres than others. Those are the dogs that are considered as non shedding, or they shed only minimally. In this video i will show you 10 amazing small dog breeds suitable for people suffering from dog allergies.
1) Poodle More specifically, the Toy and Miniature Poodle are one of the best examples of small, non shedding and hypoallergenic dogs. It is intelligent, trainable and obedient companion. You can also risk it with some of the Poodle crosses, such as Goldendoodle or Labradoodle, but remember, crossbreeds might shed much more than the purebred Poodle, where you know for sure, what you will get. 2) Hairless dogs Of course, dogs without any hair will be great for allergy sufferers. There is number of different hairless dog breeds, to mention some of them, there is the Xoloitzcuintli, Chinese Crested Dog, Peruvian Inca Orchid or American Hairless Terrier. 3) Miniature Schnauzer The smallest of the three Schnauzer breeds is also perfect non shedding companion. It is a wiry coated, lively, spirited and fun loving dog breed. 4) Bichon breeds There are several breeds in the Bichon family. All of them absolutely loving, affectionate and most importantly – hypoallergenic. The members of this dog group are Maltese, Havanese, Bichon Frise, Coton de Tulear and Bolognese. 5) Yorkshire Terrier One of the most popular small dogs all around the world, Yorkie is a skilled hunter, but of course, also incredible companion dog. They are one of the small dogs with big personality. They have soft, silky and non to low shedding coat. 6) Bedlington Terrier These cute dogs look like lambs and even feel like lambs. But dont be fooled by their appearance, this is a courageous vermin hunter that once worked in deep coal mines. But when they are at home, than they are typically gentle, loving and affectionate. 7) Basenji Basenji is best known as the „barkless dog“ that is yodeling instead of barking, but it is also a very clean, almost cat like dog, that sheds only very very little. 8) Affenspinscher The Affenspinscher is a small cute dog with monkey like face. But do not be fooled by their cute appearance, they are very lively and pretty mischevious. Their french nickname can be translated as mustached little devil. And of course, they are almost non shedding. 9) Shih Tzu This dog breed is beloved companion dog, especially popular for their mellow, loving, gentle and affectionate temperament. The long, flowing coat sheds very little, so the breed is often compatible with people with mild allergies. 10) Löwchen The last dog on our list is the German Lowchen. Their nickname is Little Lion and indeed, their mane resembles the lion like mane. It is a wonderful companion pet. They do shed, but only a very very little. Here you have it. List of 10 small hypoallergenic dog breeds. Do not forget, that no dog breed is 100% hypoallergenic and you should always spent some time with the dog breed before buying or adopting, so you can make sure it will not make your allergies worse! 1) Name
The Barbado da Terceira has a very descriptive name. Barbado means bearded and Terceira is a geographical location where the dog breed was developed – the Terceira island, which is part of the Portuguese Azores. So the breeds name can be literally translated as a Bearded dog from Terceira island. 2) Origin Azore Islands were colonized in 15th century by Portugals. The colonists needed to control their livestock on these islands, so they brought various herding and livestock guardian dogs on the island. And the Barbado da Terceira is a result of crossing these various medium sized long haired herding and guarding dogs. Sadly, there is no evidence about exact ancestry of the breed, so we do not know which breeds played a role in the development of Barbado da Terceira. For a long time the breed lived and evolved in isolation of the islands. That changed in 20th century, when the breed was brought to Portugal and later to other countries all around the world. 3) Utilization The Barbado da Terceira has a perfect traits for being good herding and livestock guarding dog. They most often worked with cattle and they had to be very courageous, assertive and tenacious. It is a dangerous work to herd cattle. It has a strong body, great endurance and they can work all day long. It is a very agile and dynamic dog, but also very intelligent problem solver with alert and loyal temperament. It moves with a slight roll of the back and a fluid trot that is useful in herding cattle. The Barbado da Terceira also has a dense and abundant coat, which is protecting it from nature elements and bad weather and it can work all day long even in bad conditions. Overall, it is a natural and very good worker. 4) Companion But of course, this is not only a working breed, because this easy to train, intelligent and playful breed also makes amazing companion pet, especially for active owners. It is absolutely loyal dog breed that will create very strong bond with its owner. It does not only show affection, this breed also loves receiving a lot of affection and attention from its owners. They will be happiest in busy and active family, as this is rather energetic dog breed. They can live with other dogs or even other pets in the household, as they usually do not have high prey drive and chasing instinct. They can also make good playful partners for kids, but of course, you should never leave any dog breed with a very young child unsupervised. 5) Exercise I mentioned that this breed will love to live with active owners and family. And it is absolutely essential to provide Barbado da Terceira with a lot of exercise, not only physical, but also mental. This breed was used for hard work for centuries and they want some kind of a job, some kind of a purpose in their life, even if they are companion pets. You can go on regular long walks, hikes, jogs, play different games, solve puzzle dog toys, and you should make regular fun training sessions with you dog. You can also try some dog sport, the Barbado da Terceira would be great for almost any kind of sport, such as agility, flyball or obedience. Without enough exercise, this breed might develop some unwanted behaviour, such as exessive barking or destruction. The exercise truly is absolutely essential with Barbado da Terceira. 6) Size This is a medium sized, strong and well muscled dog breed with average height between 48-58 cm which is 19-23 inch and weight between 21-30 kg, which is 46-66 lbs. Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. 7) Coat and color The Barbado da Terceira comes with a coat that's usually some mix of black, fawn, yellow, and grey. White spots are acceptable on feet, chest, belly and tip of the tail. The coat is a pretty dense and abundant all over the body, especially on the head and jaws, forming the famous beard. The coat is strong, slightly thick but not harsh. 8) Hypoallergenic dog Great fact about this breed is, that it is almost completely non shedding and thus, it has much lower chance to trigger the allergies. It is important to say, that no dog breed in the world is 100% hypoallergenic as they all produce dander and salive, but dogs like Barbado da Terceira have much much higher chance to not trigger the allergies. 9) Maintenance Because the Barbado da Terceira does not shed, its coat should be trimmed when it gets too long. There is no need to shave the dog, the coat can regulate hot temperature very good on its own and it is better to keep their coat longer. But the coat should be trimmed and brushed to avoid matting and tangling. You should also trim hair that grows too long over the eyes and take proper care about the tangles between the toes. Just like with any other dog breed, you should also regularly check their eyes, ears, nails and teeth and clean them or clip them if need it. 10) Health There are no scientific studies about the breeds health, but it should usually be rather healthy and hardy dog breed with average lifespan between 12-14 years. The AKC mentiones hip dysplasia as the only notable health issue related with this breed and all the pups should be x-rayed for possible joint problems. There are no other serious health issues associated with this breed. 1) Origin
The breed was developed in 17th century in historical swedish province Smaland. They are descendants of various European Hounds from Germany, Poland and Baltic regions, that were brought back to Sweden with returning Swedish soldiers. These dogs naturally cross with each other and later, they were also crossed with local swedish spitz like farm dog, which created the foundation stock for the Smalandsstovare. 2) Hunter The Smalandsstovare was mainly bred by swedish farmers as all around hunting dog breed, specialized on hunting hare and fox, but also squirrels, birds or even large game such as moose. Farmers could not afford more hunting dogs, which is why the Smaland Hound was trained to be independent hunter and they were not used to hunt in packs. This dog is using its strong sense of smell, deep voice and high endurance on the hunt, as well as its high prey drive and chasing instinct. Overall, it is very good hunting breed. 3) Not a Rottweiler Due to a similar coloration, the Smaland Hound is often times mistaken with Rottweiler or Doberman, but this breed has no links to these two dogs. They are much smaller than the Rottweiler and they have much slimmer face and the similarities are purely accidental and this truly is completely separate dog breed. 4) Companion Of course, this is not only a hunter, but also amazing lively, loyal and intelligent companion dog. They are very playful and affectionate dogs that create very strong bond with its owner and family and they tend to be very protective over their loved ones. On the other hand, they are known to be suspicious and alert around strangers, but they should never be agressive without a reason. Unlike many other hounds, these dogs were not used to work in large packs, which is why they do not need company of other dogs, but of course, they can be socialized to live with other dogs. Other household pets might be little bit more problematic, because of the high prey drive of Smaland Hound. The Smalandsstovare can be good playful partners for kids as well, but of course, they should never be left with a very young child unsupervised. 5) Exercise It is important to say that the Smalandsstovare is only suitable as companion pet for active owners and families. They are used to hunt all day long and they need some form of mental and physical exercise to stay healthy and happy and in good shape. It is absolutely essential to provide this dog with long daily walks, jogs, hikes, playtime, fun training session, etc. Otherwise they might become bored and possibly develop some unwanted behaviour such as destruction. 6) Size The Smalandsstovare is a muscular, robust, but still very athletic dog breed with almost square shaped body. The average height is typically between 41-53 cm, which is 16-21 inch and weight between 15-20 kg, which is 33-44 lbs. Females are naturally slightly smaller than males. 7) Coat and color The coat of Smaland Hound is in medium length and it is very coarse to touch. The coat is lying very close to the body and it is very shiny and straight. It is a doublecoated dog. The most common color is black and tan, but the markings can range in color from shades of amber to a reddish brown. 8) Maintenance The dense doublecoat of Smalandsstovare sheds some deal of fur all year long, more heavily during shedding seasons. Regular brushing is ideal to remove all the loose and dead hair and minimize the shedding. No other grooming is required. Just like with any other dog breed, you should regularly check the dogs ears, eyes, nails and teeth and clip them or clean them if needed. 9) Standardization For a long time, this breed was bred for purpose, rather than for appearance. Farmers needed a hunting dog and they did not care how it looked. That is why the Smaland Hound came in variety of sizes, colors or different tail types even at the end of 19th century. 19Th century is a date, when selective breeding was put into practice and when the Smaland Hound as we know it today was created. Today, the breed is recognized in many kennel clubs around the world. Next to the swedish kennel club, it is officially recognized by the FCI, UKC or CKC. 10) Health The average lifespan of this breed is around 13 or 14 years and it is not linked with any serious genetic health issues. Overall, this is very healthy and hardy breed. They can still suffer from typical doggy health issues like some allergies, infections, eye problems or joint problems, but none of these health issues should not be extremely common in this dog breed. |