Briard
country of origin
France
default number
113
height at the withers
Dogs: 62 cm to 68 cm Bitches: 56 cm to 64 cm
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Description: Berger de Brie (Briard) (Briard)
In fact, the Berger de Brie or Briard is a well-known breed in its home country of France. Nevertheless, the beautiful herding dog is rarely seen on the street and it is also one of the rather rare dog breeds in Germany.
The personality of the Berger de Brie
Cleverness, independence and joy in meaningful assignments: these are characteristics that characterize the Briard. The sporty Frenchman is an affectionate family dog who appreciates activity and exercise. It is ideal for many facets of leisure activities. Boredom and idleness do not suit him at all. Therefore, keeping the appealing herding dog requires time and enjoyment of activities.
Preferences, upbringing and care of the Berger de Brie
Endurance, courage, strength and agility are outstanding characteristics of the Briard, which was once bred for herding work. The clever Frenchman also has a lot of initiative and is suitable for numerous areas of application. You can still see him here and there as a companion to shepherds, but he mainly lives as a family dog. Close contact with the family is a basic need of the Berger de Brie. Since the versatile four-legged friend appreciates both mental work and physical exertion, dog sports are ideal for him. The tournament dog sport suits him just as much as agility, eventing, rescue and tracking work, obedience, dog dancing and much more. The Briard is raised with love, patience, consistency and empathy. The long coat is surprisingly easy to care for – provided it is really typical of the breed. Long, dry goat hair is not prone to matting. However, it should be combed through with a wide-toothed comb every one to three weeks.
This is what the Berger de Brie looks like
The Berger de Brie is a rustic fellow with good proportions. Males reach a size of up to 68 centimeters, bitches up to 64 centimeters. Striking is the massive, long head with the dark eyes that sparkle cleverly behind long hair. The ears are set high and do not lie flat. The straight back is just as typical of the breed as the muscular legs, the strong bone structure and the well-haired tail with the beautifully waving flag and the characteristic hook at the end. The gait of the Briard is expansive and harmonious. The long, slightly wavy coat is reminiscent of goat hair. Black, fauve, fauve covered with black (often with a mask), gray and blue are permitted as colors. A distinctive breed feature are the double dewclaws on the hind legs.
The origin of the Berger de Brie
The first description of the Briard dates back to 1809 and was written by an abbot named Rozier. At that time, the attractive herding dog was bred to guard herds of sheep and cattle and to protect them from thieves or predators. The basis for the breeding was court and farm dogs and the crossbreeding of the water-loving Barbet, which probably passed on this passion to the Briard. In 1863, visitors to an agricultural exhibition admired the first publicly presented Berger de Brie. In 1897 the breed standard was established. In 1909 the “Club Des Amis Du Briard” was founded, which revised the first standard. During both world wars, Briard served as guard and messenger dogs. The police also used them as service dogs.
Ca de Bestiar
country of origin
Spain
default number
321
height at the withers
Dogs: 66-73 cm Bitches: 62-68 cm
weight
about 40 kg
use
Herding, guard and protection dog.
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (without Swiss Mountain Dogs) Section 1: Shepherd Dogs Without working test
Description: Ca de Bestiar
Dog of slightly convex profile, large but not exaggerated, and of medium weight. He is all black or black with white chest markings, well proportioned, rustic, strong, muscular, sturdy and agile. There are two types of hair:
– Shorthair, most common variety, and
– Longhair.
BEHAVIOR/PERSONALITY:
Dog of great nobility. The Ca de Bestiar knows only one master and is reluctant to be approached by strangers; intelligent, docile, affectionate; extremely shy and reserved when young, his emotional outbursts reach unimagined proportions; he is faithful to his master unto death; his eyes reveal what he is thinking; he is brave and argumentative.
History: Ca de Bestiar
The Ca de Bestiar (literally translated cattle dog, German breed name: (Mallorca shepherd dog) is the dog of the homesteads and herds of the Balearic Islands. The origin of the breed will probably never be clarified. Due to the island location, imported herd working dogs probably also arose Dog type out, with a wide range of variations, just as it was needed.The cattle herdsmen’s dogs were bigger and stronger than the sheep and goatherds’ dogs, which had to be more agile and smaller in order to be able to follow the goats in the 1930s it was widespread and popular because of its vigilance and reliability. The decline began with the Franco dictatorship. After the Second World War, continental European breeds were also crossed in. The picture changed and the original breed type was in danger of disappearing. It was not until 1967 that one is aware of this A lover of the Ca de Bestiar, Alonso Guasp, set out to save the breed and g founded the Club del Perro de Pastor Mallorquín in 1970. In 1975 the first breed standard was established. He was first seen at a dog show in 1980. Relatively quickly, in 1982, the first official standard was announced when it was recognized by the FCI.
Coat: Ca de Bestiar
The hair is short, close-lying, about 1.5 to 3 cm long on the back, with a very fine, thin undercoat lying close to the skin. In the long-haired variety, the hair on the back can be slightly wavy and, depending on the season, can reach a little over 7 cm in length; the undercoat is well distributed and not thick, black in varying shades.
Cao da Serra de Aires
country of origin
Portugal
default number
93
height at the withers
Males 45-55 cm. Females 42-52 cm
weight
12-18kg
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Section 1 German Shepherds. Without work test.
Description: Cao da Serra de Aires
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Cao da Serra de Aires is of medium size and has a rather elongated build. He is exceptionally intelligent and lively, hardy and level-headed, loyal to the shepherd and the flock he guards. The Cao da Serra de Aires fears strangers and keeps watch at night. He has an ape-like appearance and demeanor, which is why he is also known as a monkey dog in his homeland. Especially in the Alentejo, it is used to guard and guide all herds (sheep, goats, cattle, horses, pigs). It is favored for its adept way of keeping herds together in the pasture and retrieving runaways.
History: Cao da Serra de Aires
The dogs of the Serra de Aires are sometimes considered to be the descendants of a pair of Berger de Brie dogs introduced by Count Castro Guimaraes at the beginning of the century. However, since the dogs are found in considerable numbers today, and they differ so much in their established characteristics that they seem to belong more to the Berger des Pyrénées breed, it is easy to think that they are rather a branch of this breed, which one can see through which Berger de Brie sought to improve. If this were not the case, one would not understand why one should have chosen a breed as a herding dog in the Alentejo that would find it difficult to adapt to the climate of that region.
Coat: Cão da Serra de Aires
HAIR:
Very long, straight or slightly wavy, forming a long goatee, mustache and eyebrows, but leaving the eyes visible. Very long fur on the head, body and limbs, also between the toes; the hair is of medium thickness and has the texture of goat hair; evenly dense all over the body; no undercoat.
COLOR:
The colors are yellow, brown, grey, tan and wolf-grey, each in lighter, ordinary or darker tones, and black with more or less heavy reddish-brown markings, whether with or without a sprinkling of white hairs, but never with white spots except for a small white one chest patch.
Chodsky Pes
country of origin
Czech Republic
default number
364
height at the withers
Male: 52 to 55 cm. Females: 49 to 52 cm.
weight
Males: 19-27 kg. Females: 17-24 kg.
use
Versatile working dog
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle dogs). Section 1 Sheepdogs With working trial.
Description: Chodsky Pes
A medium-sized sheepdog with an oblong
shaped body. It has a long coat with rich under coat, which makes the coat
weather-resistant. The body structure has superb harmony. All body parts
are assembled so as to give an overall compact and graceful appearance.
History: Chodsky Pes
This breed has its origin in history.
In his work extolling the Chodsko region (1923-1924), the writer Jindrich
Simoon Baar described dogs from the Sumava region, which he called
Chodsky. These balanced and very tenacious dogs were used for guarding
and protecting and to round up cattle. There are many writings and
illustrations linked with the region of Chodsko. YES. Gabriel, writing about
Chodsko in 1864, described the local people with the nick-name “Dogheads”,
as their pennon featured the silhouette of a typical sheepdog with a
longer coat at the neck—their faithful home guard.
The existence of longhaired sheepdogs who were faithful helpers and
guards was also described by the writer A. Jirásek in his novel entitled
“Dog-heads”, illustrated by Mikoás Als. One cannot of course claim that
the above documents state facts of the origin of the present-day Chodsky
Dog. It is simply a historical support for the existence of a well-established
type of sheepdog with origin in the Czech territory.
Coat: Chodský Pes
Hair: The body is covered by a glossy, long, thick coarser type of coat. the
length is between 5 and 12 cm. It should be straight or slightly wavy, on the
neck and chest slightly open, otherwise laying flat. The well developed
undercoat is shorter and softer.
The earlobes are richly covered in hair; brushes form at the base and along
the edges. The coat is particularly long on the neck, back and on the
backside of the thighs and hocks, where it is slightly wavy.
The tail is thickly covered in coat and has long, slightly wavy fringe on the
underside. Only the facial parts of the head, the tips of the ears and the front
of the limbs have short, smooth coat.
Colour: Black to gunmetal-black with vivid tan markings. The more vivid
and rich the markings are the better. Coat color other than black and tan
is not permissible. The typical tan markings are placed, when fully
extended:
Inside and on the edges of the ears; above the eyes; on the cheeks; on the
sides of the muzzle smoothly blending into the throat and forming a crescent
shape; on the brisket but distinct from the markings on the throat; on the
inner and rear part of the thighs; on the feet and pasterns up to the hock
joint; on the forelegs; on the forefeet and up to the elbow; under the tail and
around the anus.
Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin
country of origin
Romania
default number
350
height at the withers
Dogs: 65-73 cm, bitches: 59-67 cm
use
Shepherd dog used for centuries by the Romanian shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains to defend their flocks and at the same time is an excellent watchdog.
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Section 1 German Shepherds. Without work test.
Description: Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatine
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin is a relatively large dog, agile, not heavy, with a powerful appearance. The body is rectangular, the croup is wide and slightly sloping, the chest is spacious and deep, the shoulder is long and slightly sloping. The sex differences are clearly pronounced, the males should be larger and stronger than the females.
BEHAVIOR/PERSONALITY:
Alert and courageous by nature, the Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin is characterized by its innate unconditional devotion to the herd and its master. A dignified, calm and even-tempered dog.
History: Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatine
The Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin was bred from a breed that only exists in the Danube region of the Carpathians. For centuries, the most important breeding criterion was fitness for use; the character traits of this dog have remained unchanged to this day.
The first standard was established in 1934 by the National Institute of Zootechnics and updated in 1982, 1999 and 2001 by the Romanian Canine Association, whose Technical Commission updated the standard on 03/30/2002 to that of the F.C.I. adjusted the default scheme.
Coat: Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin
HAIR:
The hair is harsh, dense and straight. The undercoat is dense and soft. With the exception of the head and fronts of the legs where the hair is short and lying flat, the whole body is profusely covered with moderately long hair. The hair is longer on the neck, backs of the legs and tail; on these parts of the body, excessive hair is typical.
COLOR:
Pale fawn with black overlay (wolf grey) of various tones, often lighter on the sides and darker on the upper part of the body. Pale dun with black overlay (wolf grey) with white markings, preferably not predominant.
Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic
country of origin
Romania
default number
349
height at the withers
Dogs: 70-75 cm, bitches: 65-70 cm
use
Excellent herding dog, incorruptible guard and excellent companion dog.
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Section 1 German Shepherds. Without work test.
Description: Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic is a large, but by no means heavy, powerful and powerful dog. Long, rich hair on head, body and limbs.
The males are larger and stronger than the females.
BEHAVIOR/PERSONALITY:
The Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic is a calm, even-tempered dog. Good livestock guardian, very courageous and efficient at repelling predators that may be out for prey (bears, wolves, lynx). Distrustful of strangers. He likes children.
History: Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic
The Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic was bred from a natural breed of dog from the Carpathians, with the focus being on fitness for use. The breed has many supporters in Romania because of its vigorous appearance.
The standard was established in 1981 by the Romanian Cynological Association, whose Technical Commission approved it on 03/29/2002 and conforms to the standard scheme of the F.C.I. adapted from Jerusalem.
Coat: Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic
HAIR:
Hair abounding on the head and body, harsh in texture, straight and at least 10 cm long. The undercoat is even denser, soft and lighter colored. The hair is shorter on the limbs. Tail richly hairy.
COLOR:
a) Pied: The ground color must be white with clearly defined black or gray spots.
b) Monochrome: Monochrome white or grey.
Collie (shorthair)
country of origin
Great Britain (UK)
default number
296
height at the withers
Dogs: 56-61 cm, bitches: 51-56 cm
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (without Swiss Mountain Dogs) Section 1: Shepherd Dogs Without a working test.
Description: Collie (shorthair)
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The collie is a dog with a lot of intelligence, alertness and activity, is full of dignity, which is underlined by the perfect physique, whereby no part may be inharmonious. Overall he appears capable of working.
BEHAVIOR/PERSONALITY:
The physique is characterized by strength and activity, it is free from clumsiness and without any trace of coarseness. The expression is of the utmost importance. If one looks at the relevant features, it is characterized by the perfect balance and correct composition of the skull and foreface, by the size, shape, color and position of the eyes and by correctly attached and carried ears.
Cheerful and friendly, never nervous or aggressive.
History: Collie (Shorthair)
In England, Rough Collies were bred by farmers to work in the herd, but were soon found at dog shows as well. As early as 1870 there was a separate evaluation class for smooth collies.
Here on the continent, the smooth collie was almost unknown. In 1961 a male and a female were imported to Germany. In September 1961, this gave birth to the first litter of smooth collie in Germany. There are now a few enthusiasts who breed the rare Smooth Collie.
Coat: Collie (Shorthair)
HAIR:
Short, flat, top coat of a hard structure, with a dense undercoat. Must not be trimmed or cut.
COLOR:
Three recognized colors: sable; white, tricolor and blue-merle.
a) Sable: any shade from light gold to rich mahogany or shaded sable. Light straw or cream color is highly undesirable.
b) Tricolor: predominantly black with rich tan markings on head and legs. A rusty shimmer in the top coat is highly undesirable.
c) Blue-merle: predominantly clear, silvery blue, with black spots or black-marbled markings. Rich tan markings are desirable but their absence should not be penalized. Large black spots, slate color or a rust tinge in both the top coat and undercoat are highly undesirable.
White markings: all of the above colors can have more or less of the white markings that are typical of the Collie.
The following drawing is advantageous:
Full or partially white ruff, white chest, legs and paws, white tip of tail. A blaze may be present on the foreface and/or skull.
Collie (longhair)
country of origin
Great Britain (UK)
default number
156
height at the withers
Males: 56-61, females: 51-56 cm
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (without Swiss Mountain Dogs) Section 1: Shepherd Dogs Without a working test
Description: Collie (longhair)
Living with the family, enjoying a lot of exercise and loving recognition: All this is vital for a Collie. Then he develops wonderful qualities as a family dog, sporting partner or even as a service or therapy dog.
The Collie’s Personality
He is not only strikingly beautiful, but also extremely friendly. Rough Collies radiate happiness and contentment. At the same time, they are bursting with energy, love action and as many social contacts as possible. They usually get along well with other dogs.
Preferences, education and care of the collie
Collies need close contact with their humans. Their even-tempered nature benefits from an active life, with plenty of opportunities open to them thanks to the breed’s versatility. Collies like to give vent to their joy of movement on long walks. Free roaming is usually not a problem where it is allowed, because the long-haired family members have a close bond with their people and do not show any pronounced hunting motivation. As much variety as possible and the opportunity to experience new things together with people is entirely to the taste of the open-minded four-legged friend. Collies are sensitive and therefore receptive to a lot of love, tenderness and understanding. Sensitive methods also help to succeed in education. Birds, cats, pedestrians, visitors and other attractive sightings should be prevented from barking from an early age. Otherwise collies can develop into exhausting barkers. The whole thing is not difficult: the long-haired family dog learns quickly, will do almost anything for reward and recognition and is therefore also suitable for beginners. The care of the opulent coat is surprisingly manageable: every one to two weeks it should be thoroughly brushed and combed, with the areas behind the ears and the flags on the legs requiring special attention. Collies should not be brushed more often because otherwise too much undercoat will disappear. Exception: Daily brushing is required during the change of coat.
This is what the collie looks like
He is beautiful and exudes a dignified serenity. Rough Collies convince with harmonious body proportions and a powerful charisma that never crosses the line of clumsiness. The head and face appear very balanced overall. Males reach a height at the withers of up to 61 centimetres, bitches up to 56 centimetres. The dense coat consists of smooth, hard top coat and soft, furry undercoat. The lush mane, ruff and tail are striking. The colors allowed are sable, tricolor and blue merle. All colors should have the markings typical of collies. The easy, effortless gait of the attractive Briton is also unmistakable: His movements are flowing. The hindquarters contribute to a ground-covering stride with impressive thrust.
The origin of the Collie
As elegant as Rough Collies may appear today, their past is down to earth. Originally known as Rough Coated Collies, these beauties used to be shepherd and farm dogs whose eagerness to work enjoyed a legendary reputation. Shepherds in the Scottish mountains valued their colleys, without which they would have struggled to survive economically in the 19th century. A single dog did the work of around 20 two-legged helpers. Back then, nobody could have guessed that collies would one day be among the most popular family dogs. By the way: Many modern collies still have all the prerequisites to work in herds. For all their refinement, the heart of a working dog beats in them.
German shepherd (long stick hair)
country of origin
Germany
default number
166
height at the withers
Dogs: 60-65 cm, bitches: 55-60 cm
weight
Males: 30-40 kg, females: 22-32 kg
use
Versatile working, herding and service dog.
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Section 1 German Shepherd. With work test.
Description: German shepherd (Deutscher Schäferhund (Langstockhaar))
In Germany, the German shepherd ranks first in popularity. But also seen worldwide, he is one of the most sought-after dog breeds. The systematic breeding of this versatile four-legged friend dates back to 1899.
The Personality of the German Shepherd Dog
Security and self-confidence form a unit in the German Shepherd Dog. In addition, the most popular of all dog breeds is characterized by robustness and impartiality. The attentive nature is just as characteristic of the affectionate family dog as a high level of physical and mental resilience.
Preferences, training and care of the German shepherd dog
German shepherds are extremely versatile. As a sports dog, they inspire with a high level of performance. They are always enthusiastic and learn quickly. Solid training is very important and requires consistency, understanding and patience for the German Shepherd Dog. The lovable family dog has the best prerequisites for use as a service and protection dog. The dog, which holds a record of popularity with a total of over two million entries in the stud book, is just as convincing as a rescue and therapy dog, as it is as a guide dog or herding dog. The innate compatibility of the breed offers an excellent basis for impeccable social behavior with appropriate socialization. Since the German shepherd is an active four-legged partner, long walks, bike rides or hikes with the dog, jogging, dog sports or even swimming together are ideal. Movement is important for more balance. The coat is regularly combed or brushed.
This is what the German Shepherd Dog looks like
German shepherds are medium-sized, slightly elongated dogs. Her physique is strong and has good muscling. Males reach a size of up to 65 centimeters, bitches up to 60 centimeters. There are two coat varieties of the German Shepherd: the stock-coated and the long-coated variant. Both also have a distinct undercoat. Stick hair is characterized by thick, straight and harsh hair that lies tightly. The neck is slightly longer and more hairy. The hair is also longer on the backs of the legs and forms pants on the backs of the hind legs (clubs). Long stick hair is long, soft and not tight fitting. Dogs of this type also display flags (longer hair) on the ears and legs. Bushy rods and trousers are also part of it.
The German Shepherd Dog comes in black with reddish-brown, brown, yellow to light gray markings and solid black, as well as gray with darker clouds, a black saddle and mask.
The origin of the German Shepherd Dog
Central and southern German shepherd breeds are the ancestors of the German shepherd dog. Over time, a powerful working dog was created from them, which has been subject to targeted breeding since 1899. This development was preceded by the founding of the Association for German Shepherd Dogs (SV) e.V., based in Augsburg. At that time, the club set up the first official breed standard.
German shepherd (stock hair)
country of origin
Germany
default number
166
height at the withers
Dogs: 60-65 cm, bitches: 55-60 cm
weight
Males: 30-40 kg, females: 22-32 kg
use
Versatile working, herding and service dog.
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Section 1 German Shepherd. With work test.
Description: German shepherd (German shepherd (stick hair))
In Germany, the German shepherd ranks first in popularity. But also seen worldwide, he is one of the most sought-after dog breeds. The systematic breeding of this versatile four-legged friend dates back to 1899.
The Personality of the German Shepherd Dog
Security and self-confidence form a unit in the German Shepherd Dog. In addition, the most popular of all dog breeds is characterized by robustness and impartiality. The attentive nature is just as characteristic of the affectionate family dog as a high level of physical and mental resilience.
Preferences, training and care of the German shepherd dog
German shepherds are extremely versatile. As a sports dog, they inspire with a high level of performance. They are always enthusiastic and learn quickly. Solid training is very important and requires consistency, understanding and patience for the German Shepherd Dog. The lovable family dog has the best prerequisites for use as a service and protection dog. The dog, which holds a record of popularity with a total of over two million entries in the stud book, is just as convincing as a rescue and therapy dog, as it is as a guide dog or herding dog. The innate compatibility of the breed offers an excellent basis for impeccable social behavior with appropriate socialization. Since the German shepherd is an active four-legged partner, long walks, bike rides or hikes with the dog, jogging, dog sports or even swimming together are ideal. Movement is important for more balance. The coat is regularly combed or brushed.
This is what the German Shepherd Dog looks like
German shepherds are medium-sized, slightly elongated dogs. Her physique is strong and has good muscling. Males reach a size of up to 65 centimeters, bitches up to 60 centimeters. There are two coat varieties of the German Shepherd: the stock-coated and the long-coated variant. Both also have a distinct undercoat. Stick hair is characterized by thick, straight and harsh hair that lies tightly. The neck is slightly longer and more hairy. The hair is also longer on the backs of the legs and forms pants on the backs of the hind legs (clubs). Long stick hair is long, soft and not tight fitting. Dogs of this type also display flags (longer hair) on the ears and legs. Bushy rods and trousers are also part of it.
The German Shepherd Dog comes in black with reddish-brown, brown, yellow to light gray markings and solid black, as well as gray with darker clouds, a black saddle and mask.
The origin of the German Shepherd Dog
Central and southern German shepherd breeds are the ancestors of the German shepherd dog. Over time, a powerful working dog was created from them, which has been subject to targeted breeding since 1899. This development was preceded by the founding of the Association for German Shepherd Dogs (SV) e.V., based in Augsburg. At that time, the club set up the first official breed standard.
Gos d’Atura Catala
country of origin
Spain
default number
87
height at the withers
Dogs: 47-55 cm, bitches: 45-53 cm
use
The true essence of the Gos d’Atura Catalá breed is found in herd stewardship. The Gos d’Atura Catalá not only follows the shepherd’s instructions, but is also able to make his own decisions in many cases. He steers the herd with wonderful ease so that no animal separates from the others. His great courage and bravery also allow for his use for guard duties. Because of its size, beautiful fur, intelligence, and great loyalty to its masters, it can also make an excellent companion dog.
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Section 1 German Shepherds. Without work test.
Description: Gos d’Atura Catalá
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Gos d’Atura Catalá is a well-formed, medium-sized dog with a nice coat.
BEHAVIOR/PERSONALITY:
Very reserved, lively and intelligent dog, with a noble look, appreciable, rough country character, devoted to the shepherd and the flock entrusted to him. He does not feed on strangers, which occasionally makes him appear unapproachable. The Gos d’Atura Catalá is very alert. Very resistant to heat, cold and all inclemencies of the weather. The simplest food is enough for him to work under the harsh conditions mentioned.
History: Gos d’Atura Catalá
Originally from the Catalan Pyrenees, the Catalan Shepherd Dog has spread to all other Catalan pastoral areas due to its usual function of guiding flocks.
Coat: Gos d’Atura Catalá
Long, smooth or very slightly wavy. rough. Rich undercoat, especially on the back third of the body. On the head it forms a chin beard, mustache, quiff and eyebrows, but these do not cover the eyes. Tail and limbs well covered with hair.
It should be noted that a typical phenomenon occurs during the change of hair: it takes place in two phases. First, the hair on the front half of the body alternates, making it look like two halves of a dog with different coats. In a second phase, the hair on the back half changes, which balances things out.
Groenendael
country of origin
Belgium
default number
15
height at the withers
Males: 62 cm, females: 58 cm (average measurement; tolerance -2/+4 cm)
weight
Males: 25 – 30 kg, females: 20 – 25 kg
use
Originally a shepherd dog, today a working dog (guard dog, protection dog, tracking dog, etc.) and a multi-purpose service dog as well as a family dog.
FCI Group 1
Herding dogs and cattle dogs (except Swiss Mountain Dogs)
Section 1 German Shepherds. With work test.
Description: Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
There are four attractive varieties in the Belgian Shepherd Dog breed: Malinois, Groenendael, Tervueren and Laekenois. Although colors and coats vary, they all share the skills of herding dogs and guard dogs. The Belgian Shepherd Dog is a highly active, productive and willing dog.
The Personality of the Belgian Shepherd Dog
A lively and lively temperament characterizes the personality of the Belgian Shepherd Dog. His posture is proud, his expression always attentive. Fear or aggressiveness are not part of the desired profile of the spirited dog.
Preferences, training and care of the Belgian Shepherd Dog
He is alert and extremely active. The Belgian Shepherd Dog’s innate vivacity predestines it for a highly active life. Of course, the Belgian Shepherd has all the qualities of a herding dog, but it also proves to be a reliable guard dog. He excels as a protection and service dog. The breed seems to be constantly on the move and downright tireless. Circular movements are often observed and an expression of the exuberant temperament. Agility suits the Belgian shepherd just as much as tournament dog sport, eventing, rescue and tracking work and much more. The breed is extremely docile and easy to train. The maintenance effort is kept within limits for all varieties. Occasional brushing is enough.
This is what the Belgian Shepherd Dog looks like
The length of the hair, the direction of growth and texture of the coat and the coloring are criteria that lead to the distinction of the four varieties of this breed: Groenendael, Tervueren, Malinois and Laekenois. At pedigree dog shows, these four varieties are judged separately. The maximum height at the withers is 62 centimetres.
All of them require thick, close-lying hair with good texture. Together with the undercoat, it envelops the body like a protective coat. Long-haired variants, the Groenendael and the Tervueren, show short hair on the head, on the outsides of the ears and on the lower parts of the limbs. Otherwise the hair is long and straight, abundant around the neck and on the front chest. At the back of the thighs it forms pants. The tail is well covered with hair forming a flag.
Distinct masks are typical of Tervueren and Malinois. Hair ends dyed black create a black cloud. The fawn-black-clouded Malinois is short-haired. The fawn Laekenois is rough-haired. The Groenendael is solid black. The Tervueren is preferably fawn-black-overcast or grey-black-overcast with a black mask.
The Belgian Shepherd’s gait is lively and free. His favorite gaits are walk and trot. The canter is also of very high quality.
The origin of the Belgian Shepherd Dog
The origin of the breed can be dated to between 1891 and 1897. At that time the “Belgian Shepherd Dog Club” was founded and Professor A. Reul, lecturer at the Veterinary School in Cureghem, arranged a meeting to which 117 Belgian Shepherd Dogs were brought. This offered the opportunity to take stock and select the best representatives of the breed. This is considered the beginning of purposeful breeding of this breed. In 1892 there was the first standard that only described one breed – with three different coat varieties. In 1901 the first Belgian shepherd dogs were entered in the stud book of the Société Royale St. Hubert (L.O.S.H.). Around 1910, the type and personality of the Belgian shepherd appeared to be quite stable. However, the discussions about permissible varieties and colors should keep breed lovers busy for a long time to come. In terms of usability, however, there was always agreement.
