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Dogo Argentino Exposition result of Our Puppies
Dogo Canario Exposition result of Our Puppies
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FCI STANDARD #346 Dogo Canario, Canarian Dog
ORIGIN:
SPAIN
UTILIZATION:
Guardian and cattle dog.
CLASIFICATION F.C.I.: Group 2
Section 2.1: Molosser – Type: Dogo
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY:
Molosser dog native of the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, in the
Canary Archipelago. Emerging as a result of crosses between the "majorero",
a pre-Hispanic cattle dog originating from the islands, and molosser
dogs brought to the archipelago.
These crosses originated an ethnic grouping of dogs of “dogo” type, of
medium size, of brindle or fawn color, marked with white, of robust
morphology, characteristic of a molosser, but with agility and drive
Of tremendous temperament, rustic and of an active and loyal
character.
During the XVI and XVII centuries their population increased
considerably. Numerous
mentions of them exist in the historical texts prior to the conquest,
mainly in the “Documents of the Town Council” which explained the
functions that they fulfilled. Essentially they functioned as a guardian
and cattle dog, as well subdued the cattle for the butchers.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Molosser dog of medium size, well balanced, of straight profile, with a black mask. Rustic and well proportioned. It is mesomorphic; the body is longer than the height to the withers. Females accentuate this characteristic being slightly longer.
TEMPERAMENT/ BEHAVIOR:
Their appearance is calm. Attentive gaze. Especially equipped for the
function of guarding and traditionally used for the handling and driving
of cattle. Their temperament is balanced and of great self-security.
Serious and profound bark. He is gentle and noble with his family,
with great affection to his owner, and suspicious with strangers.
HEAD: Is massive, brachycephalic, of solid appearance, and covered with loose hanging skin. Its shape is a somewhat lengthened cube.
The proportions of cranium-muzzle are 60%- 40%. The width of the cranium
is 3/5 of the total longitude of the head.
CRANIAL REGION:
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CRANIUM: Lightly
convex in anteroposterior and transversal directions, although the
frontal bone is flatten to the plane. Zygomatic arch very pronounced,
with well developed temporal and mastoid muscles, but without being
pronounced. The occipital crest is unappreciable.
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NASOFRONTAL DEPRESSION (STOP):
Defined, but not abrupt. The middle furrow between the frontal sinuses
is marked and occupies approximately two thirds of the cranium. The
craniofacial lines are parallel or lightly convergent.
FACIAL
REGION:
MUZZLE:
Shorter than the cranium. Normally 40% of the total head. The width is
2/3 of the cranium. It is of very wide base and diminishes slightly
toward the nose. The nasal line is flat, of straight profile and without
ridges.
NOSE:
Wide, strongly pigmented in black. It is inserted on the same line as
the nasal cana. The front is set slightly behind the front of the lips.
The nostrils are large, appropriate for easy breathing.
LIPS:
The upper lips hang, but without excess and when viewed from the front
form an inverted “V” where they join.
The interior lips are dark.
MANDIBLE/ TEETH:
Scissor bite. Level bite is accepted although not desirable due to the
tooth ware that it causes. Slight prognathism permitted. The canines
show wide transverse distance. The teeth are wide, with a strong base of
implantation, with large molars, small incisors and well-developed and
correct fitting canines.
EYES:
Slightly oval, medium to large size, well separated, brevilineal,
neither sunken nor bulging. They are well pigmented in black and tight,
never drooping. The color fluctuates between medium to dark chestnut, in
accordance with the color of the coat. Never light.
EARS:
Of medium size, well separated, with short and fine hair, they drop
effortlessly to both sides of the head. If they are folded, they are
rose shaped, close fitting to the head. The base is at a point slighter
higher than the eye line. Ears set very high and joined are atypical and
excessively crowd the top of the cranium.
If cropped they are erect.
NECK:
Somewhat shorter than the total length of the head. The lower portion
presents loose skin that contributes to the formation of a slight dewlap.
It is solid, straight, cylindrical and very muscular.
BODY:
Straight lined, wide, deep, the length is 18-20% longer than the height
at the withers, this being more accentuated in females. The flanks are
not very marked.
TOPLINE:
Straight, without deformities, supported by well developed, but not very
visible musculature. It
ascends slightly from withers to the croup. Never saddled nor roached.
CROUP: Medium, wide and rounded. It should not be long, because it would limit movement. Females normally wider.
CHEST: With great width, pectoral muscles very marked. The depth should arrive to a minimum at the elbow, from the profile and from front. The thoracic perimeter will be normally equal to the height at the withers plus 45%s. Ribs very arched.
LOWER LINE: Lightly tucked, never descending.
TAIL: Thick base, narrowing until the tip and not surpassing the hock. Insertion medium. In action it rises in shape of a saber, without coiling or pointing toward the back. It in rest hangs straight with a slight curve in the tip.
EXTREMITIES: FRONT LIMBS:
Shoulders:
With good inclination.
Forelimbs:
Well angulated, oblique and
perfectly composed, straight, of wide bones and
with good musculature
Elbows:
They should not be affixed
to the chest or pointing outward. The distance of the
elbow to the ground normally represents 50% of the total
height in the males and somewhat less in the females.
Metacarpals:
Very solid and slightly
inclined. Front Feet: Cat foot with rounded toes, not very close together. The pads are well developed and black. The nails are dark, white is undesirable, although they can appear according to the coat. HIND LIMBS: Strong and parallel, without deviations. Thigh: Long and very muscular. The angulation is not pronounced, but without being scarce. Hocks: Always low. Rear Feet: Slightly longer than the front and of the same characteristics. MOVEMENT: The movement should be agile, elastic and cover a lot of ground. Long steps. The carriage of the tail is low and barely rises above the dorsal line. At attention, the position of the head and the tail is raised.
SKIN:
Thick and elastic. Loose in and around the neck. When alert it forms
several symmetrical wrinkles in the middle furrow between the front
sinuses like axis in the head.
COAT:
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HAIR:
Short, rustic, very flat, without undercoat (at times might be found, in
neck and buttocks) and with a certain harshness to the touch.
Is very short and fine in the ears, slightly longer in the
withers and crest of the buttocks.
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COLOR:
Brindle all ranges, from dark very warm tones to the very light gray or
blond. Fawn to sandy in all ranges. Markings can appear on the
chest, at the base of the neck or throat, on front and rear toes, it is
desirable that it is reduced as much as possible. Mask always black and
should not surpasses the height of the eyes.
SIZE
AND WEIGHT: Height to the Withers:
Males: 60 to 65 cm. (23.5-25.5 in.)
Females: 56 to 61 cm.
(22-24 in.)
In the case of very typical specimens, a 1cm deviation from the set
maximum and minimum will be allowed.
- Minimum Weights:
Males:
50 kg (110 lbs)
Females: 40 kg
( 88 lbs)
FAULTS:
Any deviation of the afore mentioned is
considered a fault and the seriousness of it is considered to the degree
of deviation from the standard.
SLIGHT FAULTS:
SERIOUS FAULTS:
VERY SERIOUS FAULTS:
ELIMINITORY FAULTS:
NOTE:
The males should have two testicles of normal appearance and completely
descended in the scrotum.
Accepted FCI June 3, 2001
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