European sled dog
| European sled dog | ||
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| Not from the FCI recognized | ||
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Scandinavia |
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| Alternative names: |
Scandinavian Hound, Eurohound |
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| Withers height: |
Male up to 72 cm |
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| Weight: |
Male up to 34 kg |
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| List of domestic dogs | ||
The European sled dog or Scandinavian Hound is a European dog breed that is not recognized by the FCI .
Origin and history
In the 1950s, people in Scandinavia began to drive sled dog races with Deutsch Kurzhaar and English pointers as well as the Scandinavian Hound (crossbreeding with huskies ). Over time, this type of dog became more and more popular in European races.
The Scandinavian Hound or European sled dog is not a breed in the actual sense, but rather a type of dog that is bred in different lines in functional breeding. In addition to the English Pointer and German Shorthaired Pointer, the breeding components are also some Scandinavian pointing dogs. The slim, long-legged physique and the relatively short hair are striking. It is more like a greyhound than the traditional compact and rather long-haired sled dogs. He is characterized by an irrepressible joy of running and has excellent athleticism. Due to his pronounced social behavior, there are hardly any conflicts even in large groups. He attaches himself strongly to humans, learns easily, and has the desire to please the musher all the time.
Despite its atypical appearance for cold areas, it can cope well with temperatures down to around minus 25 ° C. In strong winds, however, it is customary for the dogs to wear body protection in the form of blankets. With the Yukon Quest or Iditarod , these blankets have also been put on the much thicker hairy Alaskan Huskies for years.
description
The European sled dog is an elegant dog: males are up to 72 cm tall and weigh 34 kg, bitches are slightly smaller and lighter. He has short but dense fur with a lot of undercoat in all colors and mostly medium-sized floppy or buckled ears. As a sled dog he is very persistent, but also has great sprint potential.
Essence
Sled dog of the new type, also an excellent family dog due to its bond with humans. Develops slowly compared to traditional sled dogs and is often only ready for use in the third year of life.
