Andalusian Hound
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The Andalusian hound is a dog breed originating in Spain
, especially Andalusia
. Dogs are similar to other Iberian breeds such as the Ibizan Hound
, the Portuguese Podengo
, the Podenco Canario
and the Maneto. In the Iberian Peninsula there are cave paintings that represent dogs that have a strong resemblance to these races. In fact, it seems that dogs have been bred very similar to those in much of the Mediterranean basin
since ancient times, including Cirneco dell'Etna
and Pharaoh Hound
. But there is also the tradition that the podencos were introduced into Spain by the Phoenicians through their colonies.
Several genetic studies in recent years have come to conclude that contrary to widespread belief that the hound is a type of primitive dog imported some 3,000 years of Middle East
area, these dogs actually have a close genetic relationship with other European hunting dogs and are no more "primitive" than most of them.
, with the formation of the breed club, which promoted the studies and work necessary for racial profiling, which were made by the Ethnology Unit and Animal Identification Animal Production Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Córdoba, being published during the Second Symposium of Spanish breeds in 1992 and that would be recognized by RSCE as racial standard in April of that year. Was included within the Group V Spitz and primitive type, Section 7 Primitive type - Hunting dogs. The race is not recognized by the FCI
or any other association of international cynological given the large number of matches with the standard of the Portuguese Podengo
, causing doubt that he really treated or not different races.
If we consider the different types of hair, it has the following varieties:
There is a variety derived from Andalusian Hound medium short hair that called Maneto because of their short, stout legs, a phenomenon known in the field of cynology as basset, referring to the Bassets. At present, the handle is accepted as a breed by the RSCE temporarily.
hunting is concerned. In the hunts more practiced in the central and southern Spain, the hounds are at the heart of the rehalas (group of hunting dogs, which number between 20 and 24), which are usually composed of large hounds for harassment and some medium-sized specimens as sharp and search dogs. In the small game uses the medium and small varieties, either individually, in pairs or forming arcades (packs of dogs for hunting).
One of the most typical of large-sized hound, is the quitaor accompanying the collars of sighthound
for hunting the hare
. Its task is, first, and freeing up hare from is bed or hiding, making it available to the dogs and then finished the set, take part in the greyhound to take her owner. Andalusian farmhouses in the large size were used as watchdogs and as scavengers of small size of rodents.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, especially Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
. Dogs are similar to other Iberian breeds such as the Ibizan Hound
Ibizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound , pronounced "I-bee-zan" or "I-beeth-an", is a lean, agile dog of the hound family. There are two hair types of the breed: smooth and wire. The more commonly seen type is the smooth...
, the Portuguese Podengo
Portuguese Podengo
The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory hound breed of dog from Portugal. The Podengo comes in three sizes that are not interbred - small , medium and large , each size with two hair coats and its own unique temperament.All three sizes love to hunt, its tradition in their native...
, the Podenco Canario
Podenco Canario
Podenco Canario is a breed of dog originally from the Canary Islands. The Podenco Canario is still used in the Canary Islands today in packs as a hunting dog, primarily used for rabbit hunting. The word "podenco" is Spanish for "hound"...
and the Maneto. In the Iberian Peninsula there are cave paintings that represent dogs that have a strong resemblance to these races. In fact, it seems that dogs have been bred very similar to those in much of the Mediterranean basin
Mediterranean Basin
In biogeography, the Mediterranean Basin refers to the lands around the Mediterranean Sea that have a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers, which supports characteristic Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub vegetation...
since ancient times, including Cirneco dell'Etna
Cirneco dell'Etna
The Cirneco dell'Etna is a small breed of dog originally from Sicily. This hound was historically used to hunt rabbits and can work for hours without food or water. The breed also has a keen sense of smell and is primarily built for endurance over harsh terrain such as that of Mount Etna...
and Pharaoh Hound
Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog and the national hound of the Mediterranean nation of Malta. Its native name is Kelb tal-Fenek in Maltese, which means "rabbit hound". The dog is the traditional hunting companion of Maltese outdoorsmen. The breed has no conclusive links with Ancient Egypt and...
. But there is also the tradition that the podencos were introduced into Spain by the Phoenicians through their colonies.
Several genetic studies in recent years have come to conclude that contrary to widespread belief that the hound is a type of primitive dog imported some 3,000 years of Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
area, these dogs actually have a close genetic relationship with other European hunting dogs and are no more "primitive" than most of them.
Standardization and Recognition
Despite being a native breed and ancient, it was not until 1990 when he entered the world of official cynologyCynology
Cynology is the study of matters related to canines or domestic dogs.In English it may be a term sometimes used to denote serious zoological approach to the study of dogs as well as by writers on canine subjects, dog breeders and trainers and enthusiasts who informally study the dog,...
, with the formation of the breed club, which promoted the studies and work necessary for racial profiling, which were made by the Ethnology Unit and Animal Identification Animal Production Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Córdoba, being published during the Second Symposium of Spanish breeds in 1992 and that would be recognized by RSCE as racial standard in April of that year. Was included within the Group V Spitz and primitive type, Section 7 Primitive type - Hunting dogs. The race is not recognized by the FCI
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...
or any other association of international cynological given the large number of matches with the standard of the Portuguese Podengo
Portuguese Podengo
The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory hound breed of dog from Portugal. The Podengo comes in three sizes that are not interbred - small , medium and large , each size with two hair coats and its own unique temperament.All three sizes love to hunt, its tradition in their native...
, causing doubt that he really treated or not different races.
Varieties
As in the Portuguese Podengo in Andalusian Hound are three sizes and three types of hair, the combination of which factors can lead up to nine different varieties. Given the size varieties are:- Andalusian Hound Large
- Andalusian Hound Medium
- Andalusian Hound Little
If we consider the different types of hair, it has the following varieties:
- Andalusian Hound Sardinia or hard hair.
- Andalusian Hound or long silky hair.
- Andalusian Hound or short straight hair.
There is a variety derived from Andalusian Hound medium short hair that called Maneto because of their short, stout legs, a phenomenon known in the field of cynology as basset, referring to the Bassets. At present, the handle is accepted as a breed by the RSCE temporarily.
Feature Race
The Andalusian Podencos like the other hounds have a highly developed sense of sight, hearing and smell what makes them good hunters especially when it comes to rabbitRabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world...
hunting is concerned. In the hunts more practiced in the central and southern Spain, the hounds are at the heart of the rehalas (group of hunting dogs, which number between 20 and 24), which are usually composed of large hounds for harassment and some medium-sized specimens as sharp and search dogs. In the small game uses the medium and small varieties, either individually, in pairs or forming arcades (packs of dogs for hunting).
One of the most typical of large-sized hound, is the quitaor accompanying the collars of sighthound
Sighthound
Sighthounds, also called gazehounds, are hounds that primarily hunt by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance as scent hounds do.-Appearance:...
for hunting the hare
Hare
Hares and jackrabbits are leporids belonging to the genus Lepus. Hares less than one year old are called leverets. Four species commonly known as types of hare are classified outside of Lepus: the hispid hare , and three species known as red rock hares .Hares are very fast-moving...
. Its task is, first, and freeing up hare from is bed or hiding, making it available to the dogs and then finished the set, take part in the greyhound to take her owner. Andalusian farmhouses in the large size were used as watchdogs and as scavengers of small size of rodents.