FCI Standards not-recognized (rare) breeds

FCI-Standard N° -- KARAKACHAN DOG (Bulgarian Shepherd Dog) (Dutch / Ned. standaard) Foto

GENERAL APPEARANCE

The Karakachan dog is a massive harmoniously developed dog with well-built parts of the body. Its whole appearance suggests power and respect. The musculature is strong, bones are solid but not rough, joints are dry.
The braveness and self-respect of that breed combined with its exceptional brute fidelity make the Karakachan dog an unique human friend.

HEAD

Highly proportional to the general appearance. Its length is about 40% of the height of the withers. The brain part is longer than the muzzle and is divided by a shallow line. The slope of the forehead is noticeable but not steep.
The nose crest is straight and the nose is large and black. The muzzle is solid, expanding to the base. The lips are thick and stuck and the upper lip covers the lower. The teeth are big and white.
The eyes are small, light or dark brown, deeply placed. The ears are low situated, small, with V-shape, hanging, and at their front end they are close to the skull. They are covered with short and thick hairs.

NECK

Short and mighty. It is connected tightly to the head and the trunk. The angle between the neck and the line of the back is about 30 degrees. The skin of the neck has no flaps.

BODY

The length of the body is greater than the height of the withers with 4 to 10%. The withers is low, long and muscular, slightly noticeable. The brisket is deep and wide, averagely long and a little rounded. The chest measurement is at least 20% greater than the height of the withers. The back is straight and wide, with solid muscles. The croup is comparatively long and it has a slight slant. The abdomen is muscular and tight, faintly gathered.

FRONT LEGS

They are straight and parallel. The height of the elbow is about 55% of the height of the withers. The shoulder-blade is long and wide, tightly connected to the trunk. The angle between the shoulder-blade and the shoulder is about 105 degrees; and the angle between the shoulder and the forearm is about 145 degrees. The forearm is dry and muscular. The metacarpus is wide and strong and a little slanted. The paws are flexible and dark. The nails are robust and dark.

BACK LEGS

Parallel, stronger and longer than the forelegs. The hips are covered with well-developed muscles and they are wide and averagely long. The angle between the hip and the forehip is 110 to 120 degrees. The forehip is muscular, wide and long. The hock is wide and dry. The angle between the forehip and foreheel is 130 to 140 degrees. Thr foreheel is normally long, massive and sloped. The paws are the same as those of the front legs.

TAIL

It is situated not very high and its end reaches at least the hock. It is covered with long and rough hairs. Normally it hangs downwards. When the dog moves it raises in a crescent-shaped way over the back.

SKIN

It is dense and flexible, tight and it doesn't form flaps.

HAIR

The breed can be divided into two types according to the lenght of the hairs: shorthaired - with lenght of the hairs no more than 6 cm. (2,36 in) and longhaired - with hairs longer than 6 cm. (2,36 in).
The hairs of the neck, the withers, the back of the four feet and the tail are long and rough. The hairs of the trunk are straight and hard. The hairs of the head and the front of the feet are short and tight.

COLOUR

Black, spotted, grey, brown, chestnut, yellow, tiger and rarely white.

HEIGHT

The male dogs are 63-73 cm. (24,8-28,7 in) high at the withers.
The female dogs are 60-70 cm. (23,6-27,5 in) high at the withers.

WEIGHT

The weight of the male dogs is 40-50 kg. (88-110 lbs).
The female dogs weight about 35-45 kg. (77-99 lbs).

MOVEMENT

A characteristic movement is the springly trot. The joints spread out easely and widely.

DEFECTS NOT LEADING TO DISQUALIFICATION

Insufficiently wide head. Ears not close to the skull or highly situated ears. Flaps of the skin of the neck. Insufficient width and depth of the brisket. Tail a little higher than the hock.

DISQUALIFYING DEFECTS

Missing teeth, except one of the first premolars. Height below the one marked in the standard. Symptoms of degeneration. Phlegmatic temper.

Ned. standaard KARAKACHAN Foto

Herkomst : Bulgarije.

Kenmerken : zeer goede waakhond, geen kuddedrijver, wel geschikt voor het bewaken van schapen en ander vee.

Hoogte : 60-73 cm.

Gewicht : 35-50 kg.

Karakter : De Karakachan is een massieve harmonieus ontwikkelde hond. Zijn gehele verschijning laat macht en eerbied zien. Het spierstelsel is sterk en de beenderen zijn stevig maar niet ruw. Moedigheid en het zelfrespect van dit ras dat met zijn uitzonderlijke trouw wordt gecombineerd, maken de Karakachan tot een unieke menselijke vriend.

De Karakachan is een van de oudste Europese hondenrassen. Een typische kuddebewaker, gefokt om het vee en de eigendommen van zijn eigenaar te beschermen. Hij aarzelt niet om in geval van gevaar met een wolf of beer te vechten, wanneer het er op aan komt zijn eigenaar en familie te beschermen.

Miniature, very active, alert, lively. Coat consists of short hair and its colour is mostly black and tan. He is 2 cm shorter in maximum height than the Miniature Pinscher in minimum height. He is highly developed. He shows love for his master and is very watchful. When running. he is very quick and lively.

There are two reasons for keeping him. One is his highly developed sense of smell, small size and briskness so he was used for killing rats (Krysa; it gave him the name "Krysarik"). These qualities he possesses have been developed over the past centuries. The other reason is that in nature he is very social, obedient, warm-hearted, he understands children and his love for home is absolutely conservative. By nature he is noble and intelligent.

Historically, this breed called Prague Ratter (Pražský krysařík) was known in the remote past of our nation. This small dog was often seen at aristocratic feasts at Prague Castle. In the early history of our state he adorned courts of Bohemian princes and kings, and he was also owned by other European rulers because kings of Bohemia presented him to them. Later his owners were ordinary citizens. From the history of the Pražský krysařík we can learn a lot, because most of it has been preserved. For instance, we know that this breed really comes from Bohemia and its origins can be traced back to the early history of our nation. In 1980 its breeding was successfully started so the Pražský krysařík is again a favorite pet in The Czech Republic.

He is a small dog whose appearance reminds of the nonexistent toy Pinscher. The characteristics are very close to those of Miniature Pinscher. The liveliness, which is so valued, is typical of him. His briskness is admirable. He is very watchful, concentrated, at the same time he is playful, warmhearted and always to come for a cuddle. He is very loving to his master. He fits into any household. Thanks to his short-haired coat and small size.

Gentle, requiring little care, watchful, intelligent and noble, by nature not trustful to strangers but very obedient and warmhearted to his family life. He understands children. He is very conservative to his master and to the other members of the family, and their home he considers to be his own.

Overall appearance of pear-shaped head without fontanelle is very graceful, regular and symmetrical.

Skull is rounded not flat like with a German and miniature Pincher so it is not parallel with nose/muzzle. Occiput is prominent. Cheeks are firm, distinct and slightly protruding. Eyes are set wide apart. Skin on skull has no folds and is coated with short and fine hair. ears are set at the back of back of skull. Skull width is not greater than its length.

Muzzle: Well-developed muzzle in front perpendicular to the ground. The upper part of muzzle forms an obtuse wedge. It is black. Light-coloured front is admissible unless the whole muzzle is light- colured. In the case of yellow it can light-coloured or the colour of flesh.

Nose area: Nose ridge is straight forming at least 1/3 of overall head length and tapers to the muzzle. With forehead it forms a smooth contour with the skull. On either side of the head the nose forma a symmetrical and regular contour to skull.

Lips: Lips are close-fitting, firm and are closed in corners. Upper lip slightly overlaps lower lip thus forming closed jaws.

Teeth: Teeth with regular scissorbite and are white. It is preferable if no teeth are missing.

Eyes: Eyes are dark. The darker the batter. They are of medium size, are round, noticeably bulging and are set wide apart. Lids are tight-fitting so conjunctivas are not seen.

Ears: Ears are set at the back of head and are erect. They are carried firmly, terminating in long, sharp and round points. They must be erect or slightly hanging downwards but never close to head.

Neck: Neck is without folds, gracefully curved and sufficiently long at the right angle to body.

Chest: Slightly deep with arched ribs, in cross-section it is oval reaching up to elbows. Chest depth forms at least 45% of height at withers, desirable proportion of height at withers to chest dept is 2:1.

Chest wall: It is developed, round and fairly spacious (with respect to dog's size).

Abdomen: Drawn-in, between abdomen and loins clearly merging into drawn-in flank.

Tail: Tail is set high and carried upright, slightly slantwise. From an aesthetic point of view docked tails are preferable but not compulsory.

Blade is set at a slant, elbows are set close to the lowest part of chest and are placed high enough and are parallel to hindquarters. Forelegs are muscular, springy perpendicular and straight.

Hindlegs are strong, thighs are broad with developed muscles. Stifles are well- rounded and firm. Movement is steady and flowing. Tarsus is not very high and is always firm.

Pads are round, closed, short with arched toes like cat's paws, claws are dark and balls are firm and tough.

Both forelegs and hindlegs produce steady and flowing movement. Pads must not drag along i.e. as if they shuffled. Luxation of hindlegs is undesirable.

Skin is tough, sufficiently strong, firm and fits tight to body. It must be elastic.

Short, glossy, fitting close to body, thick not bald. Head is usually coated with thinner and shorter hair than on body.

a) Black and tan. These deep yellow spots are above eyes, on cheeks, on chest and under neck, further in the lower part of legs and round anus area below tail. The darker the spots are the better. White spots are undesirable both on chest and on legs. To some extent they are admissible on chest.

b) Yellow - recessive in comparison with yellow spots so descendants tend to have the same colour.

Asymmetrical bite, 2 premolars P1 missing or any of premolars P2 - P3 missing or one of molars M1 - M3 is missing.

Slightly arched back and loins, folded skin on head, softer back, larger yellow spots on head, paws curving outwards or inwards.

Height over 22 to 23 cm, height from below under 18 cm., 2 premolars P1 missing, one of premolars P2 - P4 missing, one of molars M1 - M3 missing, one of incisors missing, tongsbite, heavily arched back and loins prevent flowing movement, a larger white spot on chest above 1 cm², isolated white dots on toes, partial luxation of kneecap.

Height above 23 cm and under 17 cm, apple head i.e. nose is not long enough to reach 1/3 of overall head length, more than 3 teeth P2 - P4 including M1 - M2 are missing, 2 incisors are missing, a big white spot on chest, heavily arched back and loins, ears very close to head, overbite of both jaws, cryptochism, monorchism, colour different from black or from black and tam and yellow, the larger part of head is yellow with black (brown with yellow spots) or the colour of doe, fontanelle, inborn bald spots in any part of body, permanent luxation of kneecap.

De Tsjechische naam van dit ras "Pražský krysařík" betekent "rattenvanger van Praag".

Deze kleine hond werd vaak gezien bij aristocratische feesten bij het Kasteel van Praag. Heel vroeger versierde hij hoven van Boheemse prinsen en koningen, en ook andere Europese heersers bezaten dit ras, omdat de koningen van Bohemen hem aan hen voorstelden. Later waren zijn eigenaars gewone burgers.

Van de geschiedenis van de Pražský krysařík weten we veel, omdat het grootste deel is bewaard. Bijvoorbeeld weten we, dat dit ras werkelijk uit Bohemen komt en zijn oorsprong teruggaat naar de vroege geschiedenis van deze natie.

In 1980 werd weer met succes met fokken begonnen, zodat de Pražský krysařík opnieuw een favoriet huisdier in de Tsjechische Republiek is.

Algemene kenmerken: de Praagse Rattenvanger is een kleine hond, wiens verschijning aan de niet-bestaande Toy Pinscher doet denken. De kenmerken lijken op die van de Dwergpinscher. De levendigheid is typisch Praagse Rattenvanger. Zijn levendigheid is bewonderenswaardig. Hij is zeer waakzaam, geconcentreerd, maar tegelijkertijd is hij speels, warmhartig en altijd in voor een knuffel. Hij is erg aan zijn baasje gehecht. Hij past in elk gezin door zijn kortharige vacht en grootte.

They most probably derive from crosses between the Pinschers and Fox Terriers and they where used on farms to keep down vermin and as watch dogs. Efforts where made in the 1960s to have the breed recognised. In February 1986 a gathering was arranged, 107 dogs attended, and it was proved that the eveness in type was adequate. The same experience was found in Denmark and hence it was established that this new breed had a sufficient genpool. It was recognised in 1987 with both nations name in the breedname.

Boerderij- en gezelschapshond, F.C.I. Groep 2, maar het ras wordt niet door de F.C.I. erkend.

De Dansk/Svensk Gårdshund werd vóór de erkenning in 1987 Skånsk Terrier genoemd, naar de zuidelijkste provincie van Skåne, en Terriër aangezien hij leek op Fox Terriërs uit vroeger eeuwen. De honden van dit Pinscher/Foxterriër-type kwamen sinds de 19e eeuw voor in de landen rond de Baltische Zee.

Zij komen waarschijnlijk voort uit kruisingen tussen Pinschers en Fox Terriërs en werden op boerderijen gebruikt om ongedierte te bestrijden en als waakhonden.

In de zestiger jaren werden er inspanningen geleverd om het ras erkend te krijgen. In februari 1986 kwamen 107 honden bij elkaar en men bewees dat er een behoorlijke gelijkheid in type was. Dezelfde ervaring deed men in Denemarken op en daarom stelde men vast, dat dit nieuwe ras voldoende genenpool had. Het ras werd erkend in 1987 met de naam van beide landen in de naam van het ras.

De vacht is glad, vlak aanliggend en glanzend. Wit is de overheersende kleur en de grote vlekken van zwarte, met of zonder tan-aftekening, geel, geel-rood, liverbrown met of zonder tan-aftekening.

BRIEF HISTORY OF CAMPEIRO BULLDOG : Campeiro Bulldog has its origin on Bulldogs brought to Brazil by European Immigrants since the 16th Century. As cattle raising have for long been very active in the southern Brazil, bulldogs were frequently used to capture "wild" cattle extensively raised in the hostile field environment nearby native forests. These dogs participated in long journeys to capture lost cattle but were mainly maintained in slaughterhouses where they were especially useful for holding furious bulls whenever necessary. Working Bulldogs had an almost natural selection, as those very low-sized animals had disadvantages when traveling long distances and when immobilizing bulls by pulling and holding them. On the other hand, those excessively tall bulldogs resulting from crossing with other breeds used to loose catching instinct and precision of movements becoming especially vulnerable to horn and backward kick. How should be the desirable dog? Body should be strong with a very wide head and powerful jaw. Snout should be wide and strong but not so short as in Modern English Bulldog nor so long as in Bullmastiff in order to enable it to bite and hold bulls independently of its weight. The dog should have calm and watching temperament with an accentuated warrior spirit and loyalty. This temperament should be so obstinate to overcome limits and so controlled that always maintain obedience to commands from the shepherd. Thus, Campeiro Bulldog was born "naturally selected in the drudgery".

GENERAL APPEARANCE: Dog with a powerful and strong physical constitution indicating strength and agility.

UTILIZATION: they were used to capture "wild" cattle during long journeys and/or holding them when necessary in slaughterhouses. They are very versatile dogs having aptness to guard and combat very well balanced. They are dogs selected in the field controlling bulls and protecting the propriety of the farmer against any intruder. Furthermore, they act as shepherd dogs as well as bull controllers throwing and holding any escaping cattle. They use to live together in packs of hounds respecting the wish of their owners.

TEMPERAMENT: This extremely courageous dog is very loyal to the owner and docile with the rest of the family. Very versatile and well adapted dog, is calm (do not bark a lot), reserved with strangers and jealous with the master. It is companion, vigilant and confident with a well developed warrior spirit. They love children and accept integrally commands being submissive and loyal to its master.

Muzzle: broad and short with approximately 1/3 of the skull length. Not as short as in Modern English Bulldog nor as long as in Bullmastiff.

JAWS AND BITE: the lower jaw turned up and protruding (it should project considerably in front of the upper jaw). Very strong bite.

FOREQUARTERS :Shoulders: very broad, muscular and slightly sloping. The forelegs should be stout, well boned and straight. Font feet may be straight or slightly out-turned.

HINDQUARTERS: broad and muscular with well developed second thigh denoting strength and power. Hocks should be slightly bent (rear legs neither pigeon-toed or cow hocked).

TAIL: normally Campeiro Bulldog already born with a shorter (not reaching beyond the hocks) and crooked tail. In cases of long straight tails docked is recommended.

COAT: smooth flat and medium texture. Short coat. All colors are allowed. Dominance of fawn (all variations) and brindle (red, gray or black), as solid or with white. Completely white dogs have been occasionaly born (although not desirable for an outside working dog exposed to intense sun rays). Full black dog have not been recorded.

SIZE: ideal height at the top of the shoulders (withers) between 48 and 58 cm (18,9 and 22,8 inches) and ideal weight for males and females between 35 and 45 kg (77,2 and 99,2 lb).

FAULTS: any deviation on the terms of this standard should be considered as fault and penalized according to its gravity.

OBSERVATIONS: Campeiro Bulldog is an extremely rustic dog, free from health problems commonly present in Modern English Bulldog as they are breeds skilled for distinct functions. While Modern English Bulldog is a company dog ideal for apartments and with a marvelous appearance, Campeiro Bulldog is a dog ideal for work and guard.

NOTE: male dogs should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

This breeds should give the impression of quickness and strength. Its very strong muscles are long and marked, giving the impression of great force. It has strong bones. The neck is of medium length, strong and slightly arched. The chest is approximately 50% if the height in the withers. The shoulders and arms are strong and muscular. The paws look like those of a cat. The skin is thick, relatively loose, but without any dewlap. The fur is short, dense, shining and rough. Any color variation or combination of colors are accepted.

The Dogue Brasileiro is a perfect mixture between the Boxer’s docility and the Bull Terrier’s courage. They are excellent watchdogs/guard dogs and are quite obedient. Excellent with children and very loyal to their families. The balanced temper is other notable characteristic in the breed. Very willing to please and known for their balance and courage. Dogue Brasileiro is known for its watchdog ability without the danger of undesirable attacks, however, this breed will defend its owner when it notices a real threat. The Dogue Brasileiro is said not to be dog aggressive, however with Bull Terrier in its lines I am not sure if this can be guaranteed. The Dogue Brasileiro is easy to obedience train.

The Dogue Brasileiro will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Dogue Brasileiro is easy to groom. An occasional combing and brushing will do. This breed is an average shedder.

The Dogue Brasileiro was started in the 1980's in Brazil. It is comprised of the Bull Terrier and the Boxer. In Brazil people take them in their cars for protection.