Autochthonous animal breeds of Spain

[Gallop]

PRESA CANARIO
Canary Mastiff
Dogue des Canaries
Dogo Canario

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presa_canario



A few years after the conquest of the Canary Islands Archipelago, reference is made in the Canary Islands Government Cedulars to their agreement of February 5, 1526, in which and in view of the damage caused by dogs in large and minor cattle , the extermination of the same is ordered, with the exception of the couple that admits the butchers for their service, and such action is entrusted to Don Pedro Fernández de Lugo, who owns two trained prey dogs to kill animals.

Throughout the 16th and 17th century, there are many allusions and citations that in relation to the prey dog ​​of the Canary Islands, are made in the rich historical documentation that follows the Conquest, especially in the named Cedularios de los Cabildos, and if Well at no time, a description of the biotype of these dogs is made, if the function they develop is explained. The missions of the dog of prey are essentially of guard and of fight with the cattle; his service to butchers is frequently cited, to subdue cattle or tied if it is prey.

Specifically, the Spanish prey breed, the Spanish prey, in its varieties of heavy molosso or bulldog and light molosso or alano, so used in the conquest of America, contributed blood currents to the existing prey dog in the Canary Islands.



Throughout the 18th century, the presence of English colonists was increasingly frequent in the archipelago, normally merchants who reside temporarily or permanently in the Canary Islands.

The British character and its sports traditions related to the dog as a fighter, to which they were so fond, reach the Islands. For fighting they normally used their typical gladiator dogs, bulldog and bullterrier type, which they bring from their country.

Many creators and scholars, following the example of Manuel Curtó Gracia, considered the father of the breed, categorically affirm that the Canarian Presa Dog and the Dogo Canario are two separate breeds


Dogo Canario


Presa Canario

The Presa Canario is a molossus originating from the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, possibly the result of a cross between the "majorero", a pre-Hispanic cattle dog, prior to the Spanish conquest and the molossians who arrived in the Canary Islands with the Spanish.

Royal Canine Society of Spain
SPANISH CLUB OF PRESA CANARIO
https://www.rsce.es/es/entidades/clu...a-canario.html

[Gallop]

Some old photos of the Canary Presa





















http://elpresacanario-unarealidad.bl...ada-en-la.html

[Gallop]

Perro de montaña de los Pirineos
Great Pyrenees
Chien de Mmontagne des Pyrénées
Montagne des Pyrénées
Pyrenäenberghund





It is a large and majestic breed of dog, traditionally used to protect livestock in pastures (especially sheep) and as a watchdog. It should not be confused with the Pyrenean Mastiff, similar in name and characteristics but constituting a totally different breed.




It is also one of the oldest documented breeds, used for almost a millennium by Basque shepherds, from which it took its name. Due to its size and good looks, it has been the official dog of the French court until its disappearance during the French Revolution.




He is from France and Spain



https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perro_...e_los_Pirineos

[Gallop]

Mastín del Pirineo
Pyrenean Mastiff
Le mâtin des Pyrénées



The Pyrenean Mastiff is a Spanish breed of flock keeper originating in the Aragonese Pyrenees. It is included in group 2, section 3, mountain-type molossi of the official classification of the International Cynological Federation.



During the 20th century, and especially after the Spanish Civil War, due to economic difficulties, the mastiff went into decline as it was very expensive to keep a dog of its size. In the 70s, Rafael Malo Alcrudo began his work of recovering the breed in Aragon by means of the few specimens that were found in the field and that still had typical characteristics of the traditional mastiff.



https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mast%C3%ADn_del_Pirineo


National Pyrenean Mastiff Club
https://www.cmpe.es/es/

[Gallop]

Some old photos of the Pyrenean Mastiff

[Gallop]

Sabueso español
Spanish Scenthound
Le chien courant espagnol
Spanischer Laufhund




The Spanish Hound is a breed of trail dog originating from the extreme north of the Iberian Peninsula, included in Group VI of the classification of the International Cynological Federation. It has been used in these regions for centuries for hunting all kinds of fur animals: wild boar, hare, bear, wolf, deer, fox, roe deer and chamois. It is an exclusively working breed, dedicated to hunting with firearms.



The first description of peninsular hounds appears in the "Book of the Montería of Alfonso XI", King of Castile, written during the second half of the s. XIV, which in chapter 39 talks about "what shapes should be male and female hounds."



El sabueso español es un perro de rastro con un gran olfato, destacando por su capacidad de acometer rastros de muchas horas de antigüedad; su voz es golpeadora, potente y de tonos graves. Por su manera de modular la voz podemos conocer la fase en la que se encuentra la cacería: Acercamiento, levante, persecución, parado o llamada a muerto.




https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabueso_espa%C3%B1ol


National club of the Spanish hound
https://www.sabuesoespanol.com/

[Gallop]

Some old images with the Spanish hound



There is not much, as well as other Spanish races it would be necessary to make a collection by donation or allow copies of old photos of the individuals that they had in their albúnes before they are lost.

[Gallop]

Pachón navarro
Old spanish pointer



The Pachón navarro (or old Spanish show dog, Old Spanish pointer) is a Spanish dog breed.



It is a sample dog used in the Hair and Feather Hunt. It is in the recovery phase since the breed has been in danger of extinction.




https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pach%C3%B3n_navarro

National Club of Pachón navarro
http://elclubdelpachonnavarro.es/

[Gallop]

Perro de agua español
Spanish Water Dog
Le chien d'eau espagnol
Spanischer Wasserhund



The Andalusian water dog is a breed of dog originally from Andalusia, Spain, traditionally used as a shepherd, helper on boats and in hunting. The breed was recognized by the Royal Canine Society of Spain in 1985 and by the International Cynological Federation in 1999.



There are various theories about the origin of the breed. The most accepted considers that it is an archaic race introduced in Europe during the Islamic invasion of the Iberian peninsula that began in 711. Naturally, it entered the south, establishing itself in Andalusia, where it procreated and settled throughout the Al-Andalus territory. Several centuries later, through ravines and waterways, he reached other countries in Western Europe, where they probably mixed, forming related groups.

Despite being a breed of ancient and uncertain origin, the official Spanish cynology did not show interest in it until the early 1980s.



According to the breed standard, a dog is considered: “Faithful, obedient, crazy, cheerful, hard-working, brave and well balanced.” It has highly developed natural guard and hunting instincts that can be used to train it as a guard and protector dog. from the house. It is fit for work and enjoy game.




https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perro_...a_espa%C3%B1ol


Spanish Water Dog Club
https://toppercan.es/club-perro-agua-espanol/

[Gallop]

Some old photos with the Spanish water dog