Ca de Bestiar
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| FCI Standard No. 321 | |||
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Spain (Balearic Islands) |
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Perro de pastor mallorquín |
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| Withers height: |
Males 66–73 cm. |
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| Weight: |
on average approx. 40 kg |
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The Ca de Bestiar is a Spanish breed of dogs recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 1, Section 1, Standard No. 321 ).
Origin and history
The Ca de Bestiar (literally translated " cattle dog ", German breed name: Mallorca Shepherd Dog ) is the dog of the farms and herds of the Balearic Islands . The origin of the breed will probably never be clarified. Due to the island location, imported herd working dogs probably gave rise to a type of dog that, depending on the type of use, showed great differences in physique. The cattle herder's dog was bigger and stronger than the sheep and goatherd's dog, who had to be more agile and smaller in order to be able to follow the goats. It was widespread and popular for its vigilance and reliability into the 1930s. The decline began with the Franco dictatorship . After the Second World War, other continental European breeds were crossed, and the original breed type was in danger of disappearing. It wasn't until 1967 that this was realized. A lover of the Ca de Bestiar, Alonso Guasp, set about saving the breed and in 1970 founded the "Club del Perro de Pastor Mallorquín". In 1975 the first breed standard was established. He was first seen at a dog show in 1980. Relatively quickly, in 1982, when the FCI recognized it, the first official standard was announced. Hans Räber mentions in the encyclopedia of dog breeds that only 100 dogs are entered in the stud book, far too few for a permanent population; the long-haired guy might already be extinct.
description
The Ca de Bestiar is a large shepherd and guard dog, weighing up to 73 cm and 40 kg. The hair is short, close-fitting, about 1.5 to 3 cm long on the back, with a very fine, thin undercoat lying on the skin . In the long-haired variety, the hair on the back can be slightly wavy and, depending on the season, reach a little more than 7 cm in length; the undercoat is well distributed and not thick, black in different tones. The ears are slightly bent to the side and are comparatively small, triangular, thick and set high. The FCI describes the color of the fur as follows: “The only permitted color is black in its shades of jet, normal and pitch black. White is only allowed on the chest, as a thin tie under the neck and on the front and rear paws (...) ” . Räber also mentions a dark current.
This passionately brave and independent breed looks pretty tough because it was never bred for beauty. It is uncomplicated, original and selfless, mentally and physically healthy. While it is unusual for a black dog to tolerate heat well, this breed can withstand high temperatures, which is why some animals have been exported to South America, where they are used to protect private properties. Because the Ca de Bestiar is able to work in great heat and thick fur in cold weather, it is also a good candidate for coyote control on North American sheep farms . In human contact he is not an unproblematic dog, often intolerant to strangers and / or other dogs, but loyal to his "own human family"; strong protective instinct.
Sources and further links
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Ca de Bestiar. In: Hans Räber : Encyclopedia of Purebred Dogs. Origin, history, breeding goals, suitability and use. Volume 1: Farmers, shepherds and cattle dogs, shepherds, mastiff-like dogs, pinscher-like dogs, spitz-like dogs, Nordic dogs, Schensi dogs, dwarf dogs, poodles, Dalmatians. Franckh-Kosmos, Stuttgart 1993, ISBN 3-440-06555-3 , p. 377.
