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Brazilian Dog Breeds Two
| Over the years, Brazil has developed several unique dog breeds. In the previous Creature Feature, I shared four of them: the Brazilian Mastiff or Fila, the Brazilian Terrier or Fox Paulistinha, the Brazilian Tracker or Rastreador Brasileiro, and the Campeiro Bulldog. I will share a few more Brazilian breeds in this article: Dogue Brasileiro, , Ovelheiro Gaúcho, Veadeiro Pampeano, Podengo Crioulo, Galgo da Campanha, Barbudo and Barbudinho. At present, only two Brazilian breeds are recognized by the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale): the Brazilian Mastiff and the Brazilian Terrier. |
Dogue Brasileiro
This descendant of the great Mastiff was bred
in 1978 as a guard dog. It was originally
called a bull boxer (bull terrier and boxer).
Good with children, excellent watchdogs,
intelligent, and excellent physical stamina.
Requiring plenty of space for physical activity,
this is a breed that is in constant movement.
Here are the most pronounced characteristics
as listed in the Portuguese Wikipediai:
1. Extremely efficient guard by mixing
characteristics of both boxer and bull terrier
into one dog.
2. Balanced by the boxer and bull terrier´s
dedication and love for owner and family, this
breed is very attached to its family.
3. Physical port and prowess inherited from
the boxer improved with those of the bull
terrier, inheriting, as well, a higher tolerance
for pain from the bull terrier.
4. Lifespan roughly 13 years. [1]
This descendant of the great Mastiff was bred
in 1978 as a guard dog. It was originally
called a bull boxer (bull terrier and boxer).
Good with children, excellent watchdogs,
intelligent, and excellent physical stamina.
Requiring plenty of space for physical activity,
this is a breed that is in constant movement.
Here are the most pronounced characteristics
as listed in the Portuguese Wikipediai:
1. Extremely efficient guard by mixing
characteristics of both boxer and bull terrier
into one dog.
2. Balanced by the boxer and bull terrier´s
dedication and love for owner and family, this
breed is very attached to its family.
3. Physical port and prowess inherited from
the boxer improved with those of the bull
terrier, inheriting, as well, a higher tolerance
for pain from the bull terrier.
4. Lifespan roughly 13 years. [1]
Veadeiro Pampeano
This Brazilian breed is popular in the lowland areas of three countries - Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Brazilian breeders are working to get international
recognition for this hound. The strongest hypotheses for its origins are that it either was a breed brought by European colonists or that it is actually native
to South America´s fertile pampas.
The characteristics of this breed center around its persistence in the hunt. It will speedily and tirelessly chase after prey without stopping, sniffing the
ground, not intimidated by any obstacles. Once finding the prey, the Veadeiro slaughters it, then takes it within reach of its owner. The dog will hunt alone
or in a pack to find deer, peccary, capibara, rabbit, and guinea pig.
This breed is of medium port, muscular and sleek with short, dense, rough fur. Docile with children, faithful to its owner, and, like the Brazilian Sheepdog,
it barks to alert of approaching strangers. It has also been used as a flock dog, as well as, a tracker dog by the Brazilian police.
This Brazilian breed is popular in the lowland areas of three countries - Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Brazilian breeders are working to get international
recognition for this hound. The strongest hypotheses for its origins are that it either was a breed brought by European colonists or that it is actually native
to South America´s fertile pampas.
The characteristics of this breed center around its persistence in the hunt. It will speedily and tirelessly chase after prey without stopping, sniffing the
ground, not intimidated by any obstacles. Once finding the prey, the Veadeiro slaughters it, then takes it within reach of its owner. The dog will hunt alone
or in a pack to find deer, peccary, capibara, rabbit, and guinea pig.
This breed is of medium port, muscular and sleek with short, dense, rough fur. Docile with children, faithful to its owner, and, like the Brazilian Sheepdog,
it barks to alert of approaching strangers. It has also been used as a flock dog, as well as, a tracker dog by the Brazilian police.
Ovelheiro Gaúcho (Brazilian Sheepdog)
Strong and agile, perfect for sheep and cattle herding. The Brazilian Gaúchos (cowboys of Brazil) often use two or three
to help with the herd. Descendant of the stronger collies and border collies were brought to South Brazil in the 19th
century by European colonists. Thus its size is between the two with medium length fur. Although not an aggressive
animal, it is alert and barks at strange sounds. Intelligent, friendly, and docile with its family and herd, it quickly learns
commands, adapts well, and is eager to please its owner.
Strong and agile, perfect for sheep and cattle herding. The Brazilian Gaúchos (cowboys of Brazil) often use two or three
to help with the herd. Descendant of the stronger collies and border collies were brought to South Brazil in the 19th
century by European colonists. Thus its size is between the two with medium length fur. Although not an aggressive
animal, it is alert and barks at strange sounds. Intelligent, friendly, and docile with its family and herd, it quickly learns
commands, adapts well, and is eager to please its owner.
Podengo Crioulo
This particular breed is native to Brazil and can be found in
every region known by many different names. Alone with one
hunter or in a pack, it is an exceptional hunter of small game -
rabbit, armadillo, paca, opossum, rat, and guinea pig. Some
early paintings depict native Brazilian tribal people
accompanied by their podengo crioulos. When European
colonists came, bringing podengos from Europe, the Brazilian
podengo population decreased as they began to interbreed.
However, in rural areas of the interior, native podengos are still
found guarding chicken houses from foxes and wolves, homes
from thievery, and used for hunting.
Understanding the need to protect the breed from extinction,
two biologists, Marcelo Ribeiro dos Santos and Tiago Abreu
Barbosa da Silva, worked to rescue and register an official
protocol with Brazilian genetic heritage, historical proof of its
existence, with hundreds of photographs.
Podengos, small, medium, and large sizes, with short, wire, or
long fur, and big ears, are loving and submissive to their owners
and need lots of physical activity. Because many live in the
fields and streets and often considered mongrels, they have
become a breed resistant to disease and rarely have health
problems until old. They make wonderful guard dogs and do not
tolerate the entrance of strangers. The dog will only bite if all its
efforts to frighten the invader into leaving fail.
Training Podengo Crioulos to Hunt Video Clip
This particular breed is native to Brazil and can be found in
every region known by many different names. Alone with one
hunter or in a pack, it is an exceptional hunter of small game -
rabbit, armadillo, paca, opossum, rat, and guinea pig. Some
early paintings depict native Brazilian tribal people
accompanied by their podengo crioulos. When European
colonists came, bringing podengos from Europe, the Brazilian
podengo population decreased as they began to interbreed.
However, in rural areas of the interior, native podengos are still
found guarding chicken houses from foxes and wolves, homes
from thievery, and used for hunting.
Understanding the need to protect the breed from extinction,
two biologists, Marcelo Ribeiro dos Santos and Tiago Abreu
Barbosa da Silva, worked to rescue and register an official
protocol with Brazilian genetic heritage, historical proof of its
existence, with hundreds of photographs.
Podengos, small, medium, and large sizes, with short, wire, or
long fur, and big ears, are loving and submissive to their owners
and need lots of physical activity. Because many live in the
fields and streets and often considered mongrels, they have
become a breed resistant to disease and rarely have health
problems until old. They make wonderful guard dogs and do not
tolerate the entrance of strangers. The dog will only bite if all its
efforts to frighten the invader into leaving fail.
Training Podengo Crioulos to Hunt Video Clip
| The Bull Boxer Club is responsible to maintain and define the breed. Its president is the creator of the breed, Pedro Ribeiro Dantas. The club gives pedigrees and keeps information on more than 2000 dogs. Click on the pedigree to see full size. |
Originator of the breed, Pedro Ribeiro Dantas
Taken in 1979, Tigresa, from the first litter
Taken in 2009 - Dino de Tas gard
Galgo da Campanha (Brazilian Greyhound)
In the 1950s, in southern Brazil, breeders wanted a faster dog for hunting rabbit. They imported hunting and running dogs to
interbreed them creating a new and stronger breed. For this purpose, they used Spanish greyhounds, whippets, and greyhounds,
and possibly foxhounds and salukis. Although the official breeders association started in 2003 disbanded, there are an estimated
150 Galgo da Campanha breeders on both sides of the border area between Brazil and Uruguay.
They live well in packs, are obedient and loving to their owners, and need a lot of exercise to stay healthy and well-balanced. On
the hunt, they can chase after as many as ten rabbits, one after the other, always bringing them to their master. Their
temperaments are such that many ranchers enjoy having them to keep company when they are caring for their flocks and herds.
In the 1950s, in southern Brazil, breeders wanted a faster dog for hunting rabbit. They imported hunting and running dogs to
interbreed them creating a new and stronger breed. For this purpose, they used Spanish greyhounds, whippets, and greyhounds,
and possibly foxhounds and salukis. Although the official breeders association started in 2003 disbanded, there are an estimated
150 Galgo da Campanha breeders on both sides of the border area between Brazil and Uruguay.
They live well in packs, are obedient and loving to their owners, and need a lot of exercise to stay healthy and well-balanced. On
the hunt, they can chase after as many as ten rabbits, one after the other, always bringing them to their master. Their
temperaments are such that many ranchers enjoy having them to keep company when they are caring for their flocks and herds.
Barbudo e Barbudinho
This Brazilian breed is on the verge of extinction because there does not appear to be anyone interested in working to save it. There are three
theories as to how it came to be. One is that Griffon type dogs that were popular in Uruguay in the 1930s came to Brazil and bred with working
dogs. Another theory based solely on the animal´s characteristics, is that they descended from Schnauzers, Old English Sheepdogs and Airedale
Terriers. And the third is that during the Colonial Period, three breeds were brought into Brazil and interbred: the Barbado Cattle Dog (or Terceira
Cattle Dog), and the Portuguese Sheepdog, Cão da Serra de Aires. Also the Portuguese Water Dog may have contributed its genes in the
formation of the Barbudo.
Barbudos weigh between 66-88 lbs. (30-40 Kilos), Barbudinhos between 11-26.4 lbs. (5-12 Kilos). Originally they were used for hunting small
game and for guarding farm animals. They make excellent, docile companions with an instinct to guard. They maneuver well on land and in the
water. Many of these sweet dogs wander in southern Brazil owner-less and interbreeding with other strays, yet it is still possible to find pure
examples with all the characteristics that make up the Barbudo.
This Brazilian breed is on the verge of extinction because there does not appear to be anyone interested in working to save it. There are three
theories as to how it came to be. One is that Griffon type dogs that were popular in Uruguay in the 1930s came to Brazil and bred with working
dogs. Another theory based solely on the animal´s characteristics, is that they descended from Schnauzers, Old English Sheepdogs and Airedale
Terriers. And the third is that during the Colonial Period, three breeds were brought into Brazil and interbred: the Barbado Cattle Dog (or Terceira
Cattle Dog), and the Portuguese Sheepdog, Cão da Serra de Aires. Also the Portuguese Water Dog may have contributed its genes in the
formation of the Barbudo.
Barbudos weigh between 66-88 lbs. (30-40 Kilos), Barbudinhos between 11-26.4 lbs. (5-12 Kilos). Originally they were used for hunting small
game and for guarding farm animals. They make excellent, docile companions with an instinct to guard. They maneuver well on land and in the
water. Many of these sweet dogs wander in southern Brazil owner-less and interbreeding with other strays, yet it is still possible to find pure
examples with all the characteristics that make up the Barbudo.
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