1) Irish Setter
Irish Setter, or sometimes also called as Red Setter is easily recognizable thanks to its beautiful rich mahogany or chestnut red colored coat with flowing locks and feathering. They can have small white spot on the chest. The Irish Setter has a long, squarish muzzle and a distinct stop, which is the place between the eyes where the skull meets the nasal bone. The Irish Setter is known to be more exuberant than the rest of setters. 2) Irish Red and White Setter The Irish Setter might be more popular today, but the Irish Red and White Setter is the older of the two Irish setter breeds, with its history dating back to 17th century and it is actually one of the ancestors of the Irish Red Setter. This is the smallest setter, slightly smaller than its irish setter cousin, but with the same athleticism, durability and courage. The breed is easily recognizable thanks to its, well obviously, white coat with red patches. It has visible feathering along the ears, legs, body, and tail. 3) Gordon Setter Now lets move to Great Britain, to be more specific, to Scotland, which is a home to Gordon Setter. This is the least common setter and it is also the largest one, with males reaching up to 80 lbs, which is 36 kg. The Gordon Setter is on the first sight more heavily build in comparison to other setters, but it is still an athletic dog breed. It has easily recognizable black and tan coat, which is shiny and it is straight or slightly wavy with feathering on the ears, chest, legs, and tail. The Gordon Setter is known to be little bit more standoffish and alert around strangers, than the rest of Setters. 4) English Setter The lively English Setter is definitely the most popular of all Setters. It is known for being “the moderate setter”, the English Setter is a little less exuberant than the Irish Setter and is less standoffish around strangers than the Gordon Setter. The English Setter comes in several color combinations, known as belton. All of them have white base with either black, orange, lemon or liver markings. They can also be tricolor. 5) Llewellin Setter This is the only setter, that is not officially recognized. And it is because of the fact, that it is a variety of English Setter, rather than a separate breed. But fanciers of this breed very often consider them as a separate breed. Basically, the Llewellin Setters are special line of English Setters developed by Purcell Llewellin from stock obtained from the breeder who initially refined the English Setter, Edward Lavarack. But the Llewellin Setter is also believed to have some small infusion of Gordon Setter. Llewellin Setters are typically bred for hunting and by some people, they are the best hunters of all Setters, but they look almost identical to English Setters and even trained eye will have difficult time to recognize one from another.
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Today we will be comparing two hardworking herding dog breeds, the Australian Cattle Dog (also known as the Red or Blue Heeler) and the Australian Kelpie. These breeds share similar temperaments and personalities, and we'll explore their main differences and similarities.
Technically, the Australian Cattle Dog is primarily a cattle dog, while the Kelpie is a sheepdog. However, both breeds are versatile and capable of herding various farm animals. Their origins trace back to British dogs, loosely referred to as collies, which were brought to Australia by early settlers. These dogs faced challenges adapting to the harsh Australian climate. While the exact ancestry is uncertain, it's believed that both breeds may have been crossed with local dogs, and there have been theories about Dingo ancestry as well, but this theory is uncertain. As you can see, the history, purpose, temperament, and appearance of both breeds are remarkably similar, with more similarities than differences. They are hardworking, lively, somewhat independent, highly alert, loyal, and incredibly intelligent. Of course, when we talk about the temperament, it is always a big generalization, but on average, it is said, that the Australian Cattle Dog is slightly more independent and lets say stubborn. The Australian Cattle Dog also tends to have stronger guarding instincts and may be slightly more compatible with other household animals. However, early socialization plays a significant role in shaping their behavior. But this does not mean, that the Kelpie is better family dog. I would actually say, that the Australian Cattle dog is slightly better for companionship, as Kelpie is just too demanding in terms of exercise and working needs. Most of them would love to work all day every day. The Australian Cattle Dogs also needs plenty and plenty of physical exercise, but not to the extent of Kelpie. That said, both dogs will prefer to live in a house with large yard, where they can stretch their legs whenever they want to. Both are extremely active. Again, this is only a generalization and you will find dogs on both ends of the spectrum, However, Australian Cattle Dogs are generally considered to be slightly better with kids. They are outgoing, relatively gentle, and protective of little ones. Nonetheless, it's important to supervise interactions between any dog breed and very young children. Now, let's discuss their appearance. The main differences lie in size and coat color. Take a look at the size comparison on the screen. As you can see, the Australian Cattle Dog is generally slightly taller and more robust than the Kelpie. Both breeds have smooth, short, and dense double coats that shed quite a bit, so regular brushing is necessary. The difference in coat lies in coloration. Australian Cattle Dogs come in either red or blue, with mottled or speckled patterns, hence their nicknames, Red and Blue Heelers. On the other hand, Australian Kelpies come in a wider variety of colors. They can be single-colored or have tan markings. Colors range from black, red, chocolate, blue, fawn, and cream, and they can also have a black and tan combination. Kelpies are not mottled or speckled. It is important to say, that we are talking about breed standards. The working lines, particularly in Kelpies, may exhibit variations in coat, size, or facial features compared to the typical standardized Kelpie. 1) Parson Russell Terrier
Lets start with a breed that is almost identical with the JRT. The Parson Russell Terrier shares the same background as the Jack Russell, which can be traced to the first half of the 19th century and the breed creator Mr. Russell. When Reverend Russell passed on, other breeders continued developing the breed, but different lines were developed in different parts of the country. The main difference between Parson Russell and Jack Russell is, that on average, the Parson Russell Terrier is slightly taller dog with longer legs more squared body and they have slightly larger head. 2) Russell Terrier The Russell Terrier is another line of the original dogs of Reverend Russell, but in this case, the difference is quite clear. The Russell Terrier is a smaller version of the JRT and Parson Russell with shorter legs. This difference exists, because the Russell Terrier was further developed in Australia to dive straight into fox dens. The Russell Terrier height is only between 10-12 inch (25-30 cm). 3) Smooth Fox Terrier The Fox Terrier is another breed that shares close resemblence to the JRT, but unlike the first two breeds mentioned in this video, they are not directly related together. The similarities are mainly caused by the compact body type, coloration and coat, but also by their lively and energetic temperaments. The Smooth Fox Terrier resembles the smooth coated Jack Russell. 4) Wire Fox Terrier While the Wire Fox Terrier resembles the rough coated Jack Russell. 5) Miniature Fox Terrier There is also a small type of the Fox Terrier, known as Miniature Fox Terrier, which logically also resembles the JRT. 6) Toy Fox Terrier And we can not forget about the American version of Fox Terrier, the Toy Fox Terrier, which is also extremely similar in appearance and temperament to JRT. 7) Rat Terrier There are also many other terriers that are specialized on vermin hunt that looks extremely similar to the Jack Russell Terrier, especially due to their coloration, size and body type. The most popular one is definitely the Rat Terrier, but there are many many more almost identical dogs all over the world. 8) Brazilian Terrier Another one would definitely be the Brazilian Terrier. 9) Chilean Terrier In Chile you can find the Chilean Terrier. 10) Japanese Terrier And in Japan you will find the Japanese Terrier. 11) Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz Vermin hunting is very popular in Spain and there are several vermin hunters that closely resembles the JRT. The first one is Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz. 12) Ratonero Palmero The second one is the Ratonero Palmero. 13) Ratonero Valenciano Than there is the Ratonero Valenciano. 14) Ratonero Murciano And last but not least there is the Ratonero Murciano. 15) Tenterfield Terrier Especially in Australia, you can mistake the Jack Russell Terrier with the local Tenterfield Terrier, which is believed to be related to Fox and Rat Terrier. 16) Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Another close relative to Rat Terrier with appearance extremely similar to Jack Russell is from the USA and it is the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. 17) Plummer Terrier Than we have the Plummer Terrier which actually is a direct descendant of Jack Russell Terrier mixed with the Beagle, Fell Terrier and Bull Terrier, hence the similarity. 18) Basenji Another breed worth mentioning on this is list is African Basenji. This breed is much larger than the Jack Russell, but especially on a photo, it can be sometimes tricky to distinguish them apart. 19) Mountain Feist And last dog on our list, number 19, is a Mountain Feist, which is another American breed developed in the 19th century by mixing various terriers and hounds and which is used for huning various small game. History
The Bullmastiff Brasileiro, also known as Brazilian Bandogge was developed in the late 1980s and 1990s in Brazilian state Minas Gerais with the goal of creating a strong, athletic and rustic breed that will be perfect as a farm and livestock protector. To achieve their goal, the founders of the breed Mr. Fernando Chaves and Marcos Rondon crossbred various very strong, athletic and fearless breeds, mainly the Brazilian Mastiff, American Pit Bull Terrier and English Bullmastiff. These three breeds are believed to be the main ancestors of the Bullmastiff Brasileiro, but some other breeds were used in the breeding process as well, such as Dogue de Bordeaux, Tosa Inu, Rotweiller, Cane Corso, American Bulldog or American Staffordshire Terrier. Appearance The appearance of the Brazilian Bullmastiff can vary quite a bit. Some are more Mastiff-type and others Bull-type, but in general, this is very very powerful and strong, yet athletic and agile dog breed. The breed should have broad and deep chest and overall impression of strength. The average height is between 50-70 cm which is 20-27 inch and weight between 40-60 kg, which is 88-132 lbs. There are quite big size differences between males and females. These dogs have short coat and as you probably know, these dogs are ranch guardians. That is a reason why brindle and black dogs are highly valuable for these kinds of work, because they are less visible at night. But the Bullmastiff Brasileiro can also come in blue, white, red, fawn, yellow or chocolate. The Bullmastiff Brasileiro has wide and robust head with wrinkles and the mask is very often black. They have slight undershot and strong and powerful jaws. The eyes are oval or almond shaped and they should be in similar color to the coat. Temperament The breed was developed to be a good cattle dog that drives cattle through the tropical mountains of Brazil and defends them from predators and thieves and thanks to their great strength, endurance and fearless, courageous and intelligent character they are very very good at this purpose. It is said, that these dogs are able to perform ranch duties without extensive training. It is just their natural behaviour to be guardians. But the Bullmastiff Brasileiro should not be agressive without a reason. On contrary, it should be friendly with other dogs or animals but fearless when provoked, when he sense a danger or on command. Of course, this is not only guardian, but also docile, loyal and loving family companion. This breed is strongly attached to its owner and typically it is quite obedient. This is also quite sensitive dog breed that does not handle well harsh handling. Kind, but firm handling is recommended. They can live with other kids in the household and they are typically quite gentle with them, but you should never leave any dog breed with a very young child unsupervised. Last but not least, lets say that this is quite energetic dog breed, that will love if you will provide him with daily longer walks, hikes, vigourous playtime or fun training sessionss. Without enough physical and mental activity, they might develop some problematic behaviour. Health and grooming Great fact is, that the maintenance and grooming of the short Brazilian Mastiffs coat is extremely easy. Even without any grooming at all, the dog will keep its coat in good condition. You can brush the coat from time to time to remove any dead hair and to redistribute natural oils all over the coat, no other grooming is needed. Just like with all dogs, you should regularly check their eyes, ears, nails and teeth and clip them or clean them if needed. The Bullmastiff Brasileiro is famous for its natural rusticity and health and their average lifespan should around 9 or 10 years. These dogs should not suffer much from any serious health issues, but just like other big dog breeds, they might ocassionally suffer from hip and elbow dysplasia, bloating, infections or allergies. But as i said, this is rather healthy dog breed. We all know, that we should only buy dogs from reputable breeders. But how to actually recognize reputable and irresponsible dog breeder apart? In this video i will give you 11 red flags that you cant trust a dog breeder.
But before that, lets say what actually is ethical and responsible breeder. For me, it is such breeder, that is using everything in its powers and is using every available tool in order to breed dogs that will have the best chance to be healthy, to have correct temperament and instincts for the breed, to have correct appearance of the breed and he will make sure that these dogs are placed in correct homes, where they will have the best chance to have happy and healthy life. But how to recognize, that the breeder does not doing these things, that he is not ethical and responsible? 1) One of the most obvious red flag is, when the breeder will not let you to visit the dog beforhand. Not only, that you should see the dog, the breeder should also show you at least one of its parents. If the breeder will not let you see the dog beforhand, that is the most obvious red flag and you should never buy a dog from such owner. 2) This is connected to another red flag. You should always be able to visit the place, home or kennel, where the dogs and puppies live. If the breeder will not let you see where they keep their dogs, it is a clear sign of something nefarious. 3) Another obvious red flag is, when the breeder does not have knowledge of the breed. Feel free to ask the breeder any questions about the breed, about its history, temperament, appearance, health and grooming needs. Most breeders will love to talk to you about their dogs and the breed, because they should know everything about it. If they have struggle to answer your question, consider it as another red flag. 4) Dont only ask about the breed, but ask directly about the kennel. You should also ask about the breeder's history and experience. Good breeder will be more than happy to share their story, history and experiences with dogs. 5) Of course, another red flag is, if they have no evidence to show health checks. Most irresponsible breeders will tell you how healthy their dogs are, but when it comes to showing evidence about health testing, they have nothing to show. Good breeder will be able to show you evidence that both parents have had the the relevant health tests. 6) The breeder should not only be able to provide health checks, but he should be able to provide pedigree documentation if it is needed. Some unethical breeders will claim, that their dogs are pedigree, but you should always see appropriate documentation of the dog’s pedigree before buying the dog. 7) A less typical red flag might be a fact, that the breeder is not curious about you, about the buyer. All good breeders will want to make sure, that their puppies will be in good hands, which is why most good breeders will ask you questions like why do you want this specific breed? What is your experiences with dogs? Do you have other pets? One breeder asked me about my financial situation, which might be viewed as rude by some people, but it is legitimite question. Good breeder will always be curious, where their pups will end up! 8) Another red flag is, when the puppies are younger than eight weeks old, because puppies shouldn’t be taken away from their mothers until “at least eight weeks,” and good breeders will not separate the puppy from its mother before this age. 9) Be very suspicious, if the breeder does not specialize on one breed. Most breeders will be specialist on only one, maybe two, maximally three breeds. But if the breeder will offer you Labrador, Shih Tzu, Yorkie and Rottweiler puppies, it is guaranteed that this is not ethical breeder. Puppy mills will always have a lot of dogs available for sale. This is not true with reputable breeders, who will have between 4-10 dogs maximally to sell at a time. 10) And of course, good breeder will never push you to close the deal. Of course, breeding dogs is still a business, but good breeder will never push on you to buy the dog. A reputable breeder will respect the weight of your decision. Good breeder will love its dogs and he will want to make sure that they will end up in good family, which should be more important than making the money quickly. 11) And the last red flag is the marketing of the breeder. Most reputable breeders has a long waitlist for its puppies and they do not need to advertise their puppies on craiglist or facebook. Of course, this is not always a truth, but you should be cautious when the breeder has a lot of advertisements on such websites. In conclusion, all good breeders will show you their puppies in advance, they will show you their parents and the place where they keep the dogs. They will provide you with all the necessary documentation, such as health testing and pedigree, they will not push you into buying the dog, instead, they will question you if you are the right person for the dog. And of course, they will know everything about the breed and they will be happy to talk about their dogs, about their kennel and about the breed. I hope this video will help you to choose correct breeder and to make you a good decision. BTW, i would always recommend you to adopt a puppy rather than buy a cheap puppy from suspicious breeder. I always adopt and i truly believe, that if you are not looking for a dog for special utilization, than there is no reason why not to adopt! History
The Renascence Bulldog was developed in 1990s with the goal of re-creating the legendary working British Bulldogs breed of the 1800’s. To achieve this goal, several breeds were used in the process. Specifically it were American Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs, English Bulldogs, Hermes Bulldogs and Old Family Red Nosed Pitbulls. The creator of the breed also created a breed standard and formed Renascence Bulldogs Kennel Club. So all the pure Renascence Bulldogs have to be bred accordingly to this consistent breed standard and the breeding laws are quite strict. The Renascence Bulldogge remains very rare at the moment and you can find it almost exclusively in North America, but its popularity is slowly growing. Appearance On the first sight you can see that this is strong and muscular dog breed. They have big head with some wrinkles, very strong jaws, muscular neck, short and broad muzzle and large tusks. The average weight should be between 60-90 lbs, which is 27-40 kg and height between 17-22 inch, which is 43-56 cm. The Renascence Buldogge has a short, smooth and flat coat, which comes in variety of colors from white to fawn to black, with or without brindling and tan or white markings. Temperament The Renascence Bulldogge has the typical character of a real Bulldog. This means, that it is very friendly, playful and affectionate towards its own people and people he knows, but reserved and watchful around strangers. But they should never be agressive without a real reason. These dogs are naturally protective and territorial, which is a reason why they make perfect adepts for property protection or as personal guardians. Not only they have fearless temperament for this purpose, they are also very muscular and agile. This is also a reason, why proper early socialization and training is a must with this dog. On the other hand, when they are at home, they are absolutely loving. They are playful, docile and quite gentle. They can make good playful partners for kids, but of course, you should never leave any dog breed with a very young child unsupervised. They can also live with other dogs or pets, but of course, this is vastly influenced by early socialization. It is also important to mention, that this is not a coach potatoe. The Renascence Bulldogge is powerful and active dog that enjoys active lifestyle. Daily longer walks, hikes, vigorous playtime or fun training sessions are essential to keep this breed happy and heatlhy. Health and grooming The Renascence Bulldog can still suffer from similar health issues as other Bulldog breeds, such as some skin problems, heat stroke or bloating, but it is important to say that this tends to be much healthier breed in comparison to other Bulldogs, especially in comparison with the English Bulldog. The average lifespan is somewhere around 13 years. Thanks to the short and smooth coat, it is not hard to maintain the Renascence Bulldogs coat in top condition. Just brush it from time to time to minimize the shedding and it should be enough. You should take proper care about the dogs wrinkles and wipe them, so they are dry and clean to prevent infections. Just like with all dogs you should regularly check the dogs ears, eyes and nails and clean them or clip them if needed. |