SAMOYED

A hardy and eager worker, the Samoyed is known for black lips that curl slightly at the corners into the “Samoyed smile.” Bright and alert, he likes to stay busy and enjoys participating in agility, herding, weight pulling, sledding, pack hiking, conformation shows and more! His heavy, weather resistant coat is suitable for very cold climates and should be pure white, white and biscuit, cream or biscuit.

A Look Back
An ancient working breed, the Samoyed is very close to the primitive dog – no mixture of wolf or fox runs through the breed’s gene pool. He was developed by the Samoyede people of Siberia. They used the dogs for herding reindeer, hunting and hauling sledges as well as guard work. The breed was cherished by these people – they even allowed them to sleep in their tents – because they depended on the dogs for their survival.

Intelligent, gentle and loyal, Samoyeds enjoy being with their families. Due to their working heritage, they may chase things, run and bark, so it’s best to channel that energy into some kind of job or activity. Otherwise, these independent thinkers may invent ways to keep themselves entertained. At the very least, daily exercise is necessary. The Samoyed coat can also mat and needs to be brushed weekly, more often during shedding season.

EL PIT BULL TERRIER

El American pit bull terrier (APBT) es una raza de perros ocasionalmente confundida con el American Staffordshire Terrier, con la cual comparte orígenes, pero difiere en cuanto a estándar y criterios de selección. No debe ser confundido tampoco con el stafordshire bull terrier (raza de compañía y de menor talla) ni con el bull terrier inglés ni con el bóxer. A diferencia de los perros antes mencionados, el American pit bull terrier no es reconocido por la FCI, estando sus registros a cargo de la UKC y ADBA principalmente, cada cual con su propio canon de la raza.

En los tiempos en que las razas de perros de foso estaban en su apogeo, la definición de pit bull se refería a casi cualquier tipo de perro que se usaba para el deporte conocido como “Bull-baiting” el cual consistía en hacer pelear a uno o dos perros contra un toro, así como también el ratting, que consistía en echar a un perro a un pozo con ratas y ver cuál mataba más en menos tiempo.

Después en el condado de Stamford, Lincolnshire se les comenzó a emplear para debilitar a las reses de sacrificio con la idea de que esto mejoraba el sabor de la carne y así cambió la definición de los terriers tipo bull, de grupo funcional a grupo racial y se consolidaron las razas de Staffordshire Terrier,Bull Terrier y Staffordshire Bull Terrier que hay actualmente. El pit bull perdió su clasificación y solo en los años recientes se le comienza a registrar de nueva cuenta como perro de grupo funcional, en donde no importa su forma, si no únicamente su capacidad para desempeñar un trabajo.

Los pit bull en la actualidad se desempeñan en la detección de narcóticos, en los servicios de seguridad y como mascotas.

Great Pyrenees

Despite his regal and majestic appearance, the Great Pyrenees is a keen worker, faithfully guarding his flocks no matter the weather or terrain. With his intelligence, scenting ability and excellent sight, he is an invaluable companion to the shepherd. The breed possesses a beautifully thick, weather resistant white coat that may contain markings of badger, gray, or various shades of tan.

A Look Back
It is thought that the Great Pyrenees originated in Central Asia or Siberia and followed the Aryan migration into Europe. The breed takes his name from the mountain range in southwestern Europe, where they are used to guard flocks on the steep slopes. In addition to its association with the peasant shepherd, the Great Pyrenees was also cherished by the nobility and appointed French court dog in the 17th century.

While affectionate with his family and quiet and tolerant in general, if there is something to guard or protect, the Great Pyrenees can become quite territorial. Because they were bred to work independently and make decisions on their own, Pyrs may not be the star of the local obedience class. The breed should be exercised daily on leash or in a fenced area. New owners should be prepared for barking, especially at night, and brushing approximately once per week.