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Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Scenthounds ScenthoundsScenthounds Scenthounds were developed in Europe and North America to track and pinpoint prey. Some were specifically developed to trail injured prey while others were developed The Estrela Mountain Dog The Estrela Mountain Dog Estrela Mountain Dog Alternative Names: cao da Serra da Estrela, Portuguese mountain dog Country of Origin: Portugal History: The Estrela mountain dog is an ancient breed, reputed to be the oldest breed of the Iberan Peninsula. It was The Entlebucher The Entlebucher Entlebucher Alternative Names: Entlebuch mountain dog, Entlebucher cattle dog, Entlebucher sennenhund Country of Origin: Switzerland History: The Entlebucher is the smallest of four Swiss dogs developed from a cross of Roman mastiffs and local Swiss The Dogue de Bordeaux The Dogue de Bordeaux Dogue de Bordeaux Alternative Names: French Mastiff Country of Origin: France History: This ancient breed was developed from Roman mastiffs. The dogue de Bordeaux is one of France’s oldest |
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The Cesky FousekCesky FousekAlternative Names: Bohemian wirehaired pointing griffon, Ceska fouska (female) Country of Origin: Czech Republic History: The Cesky fousek was a widely used wirehaired pointing dog in the Czech and Slovakian Republics, but with the advent of WWI, the breed came close to extinction. The breed was revived in the 1930’s with the help of German wirehaired and shorthaired pointers and is once again a popular hunting dog in its homeland. Physical Description: This is a strong, medium size dog with almond shaped, brown eyes and drop ears. The tail is docked to three-fifths its length and is carried horizontally. The coat is wiry with a soft, dense undercoat; a longer, coarse outer coat; and long, coarse guard hairs. The coat is longest at the thighs, chest, and shoulders and there is feathering on the legs and facial hair, with a beard, mustache, and long eyebrows. Coloring is dark roan, with or without brown patches, or brown, with or without ticked markings. Height: 23 to 26 inches Weight: 60 to 75 pounds Temperament: The Cesky fousek is a hard working, intelligent dog that is devoted to its family and highly trainable. Activity Level: High Best Owner: It does best with an active family in a rural or suburban environment. Special Needs: Exercise, job or activity Possible Health Concerns: Alopecia, hip dysplasia |
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