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Known is the theory that the Canary Islands are named after the various canines who lived there. There is almost a type of dog on each island, and islands that share several. As livestock such an important activity on the islands, there are several sheepdogs. |
Known is the theory that the Canary Islands are named after the various canines who lived there. There is almost a type of dog on each island, and islands that share several. As livestock such an important activity on the islands, there are several sheepdogs. |
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Such as the origin is still uncertain, but is known that Hierran Wolfdog have been present in the last two centuries and could probably come up with the first settlers of the island, an issue that is still under study. This dog has achieved its preference among the shepherds of the island. |
Such as the origin is still uncertain, but is known that Hierran Wolfdog have been present in the last two centuries and could probably come up with the first settlers of the island, an issue that is still under study. This dog has achieved its preference among the shepherds of the island. At the arrival of the Spanish conquest, the chaplains accompanying the Conquistadors wrote about the presence of "wild dogs like wolves, but they are small".<ref>[http://www.bordercolliemuseum.org/BCCousins/EuropeWestern/Spain.html The Border Collie Museum: The Herding dogs of Spain]</ref> |
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== Appearance == |
== Appearance == |
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Revision as of 04:39, 12 January 2016
| Hierran Wolfdog | |
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| Other names | Perro Lobo Herreño Lobito Herreño Perro de Pastor Herreño[1] |
| Origin | Canary Islands (Spain) |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
The Hierran Wolfdog or Perro Lobo Herreño is a breed of dog origineted in the Island of El Hierro, in the Canary Islands (Spain). The islanders know it as "lobito" or "perro lobo".[2]
Although its origin is unknown, in the 15th century already existed in Canary Islands dogs similar to wolves, called cancha by aborigins.
Origin
Known is the theory that the Canary Islands are named after the various canines who lived there. There is almost a type of dog on each island, and islands that share several. As livestock such an important activity on the islands, there are several sheepdogs.
Such as the origin is still uncertain, but is known that Hierran Wolfdog have been present in the last two centuries and could probably come up with the first settlers of the island, an issue that is still under study. This dog has achieved its preference among the shepherds of the island. At the arrival of the Spanish conquest, the chaplains accompanying the Conquistadors wrote about the presence of "wild dogs like wolves, but they are small".[3]
Appearance
The Hierran Wolfdog is robust, strongly built and rectangular structure. It's like the wolf in terms of constitution, movement, coat, colors and mask. The head is wedge-shaped and the ears are provided with its head, triangular and erect. The tail is implanted high, at rest is straight and pendant and in alert it takes as sickle. It has straight hair and very flat with a very dense undercoat. The coat can range from yellow gray (or cream) to silvery gray. Although predominantly gray, it can also find white exemplaries.
Temperament
We find a dog with great temperament, very restless, is highly resistant, but that is easily disciplinable and having quick reactions. It is quite wary of strangers, which does not attack without reason. It shows great loyalty to its master and in general to all family members. It was used for grazing tasks. Today, it is used as a companion dog.
Specific care
It requires regular brushing, more abundant in the seasonal changes, especially when the autumn and spring, which moves its hair.
Traditionally it considered to be a healthy, agility and endurance.
Standard
- Withers: 54.7 for males, 52'6 cm for females.
- Weight: 18-22 kg.
- Coat from a yellowish gray to silver-gray. In winter its hair is longer.
- Average life: 12-14 years.
- Character faithful dog to the owner, but wary of strangers, but does not make aggressive with them. Its skills grazing make it a dog accustomed to seek balance in the others.
- Relationship with children: fit, although is convenient to perform works socializing with children outside the family, to get used to them.
- Relationship with other dogs: can be dominant with other dogs.
- Skills: company dog and herding dog.
- Space needs: not being a large dog, it can adjust to living in a apartment without problems, but requires large daily walks.
- Feeding of the Hierran Wolfdog: 400 g. full dry food (ration of maintaining a sedentary adult living in the house).
- Arrangement regular brushing.
- Maintenance cost: moderate.[4]
References
- ^ "PATRÓN RACIAL DEL LOBITO HERREÑO. Perro de Pastor Herreño" (PDF). Real Sociedad Canina de España. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
- ^ Digital Magazine of Hierran Folklore Manuel Pérez Ramírez, "El perro lobo herreño", February 17, 2009.
- ^ The Border Collie Museum: The Herding dogs of Spain
- ^ Standard of the lobito herreño. Real Sociedad Canina de España.
Extermanl links
- Canarias Directo. Radio Televisión Canaria. Reportaje sobre el lobito herreño, en 2009.
- AMILOBO