The can of Palleiro is the launcher of the breeds of Spanish dogs that develops in Galicia, an autonomous community located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, although is not recognized by any of the most important federations, such as the FCI ( Federation Cynologique Internationale ) or the RSCE (Royal Canine Society of Spain), the Xunta de Galicia and the Can de Palleiro Breed Club have joined forces to give visibility to this exceptional canine breed of Galician origin, which stands out mainly for its virtues as shepherd and guardian dog .
In this tab of dog breeds of Animals and Pets Online we will talk in detail about the can of Palleiro, explaining its origins, most notable physical characteristics, habitual character of race, care, basic education and the most frequent health problems.read, you'll be surprised!
Origin of the can of Palleiro
The canine breed Can de Palleiro develops in Galicia, mainly as a guardian of rural farms and herding of herds .Its name could be translated as "dog of the haystack", it is in the haystacks where these animals took refuge to rest after long days outside, grazing and viligating the animals, usually sheep and goats.
The history of this breed seems to be really old, since it comes from the native dogs that already in the Paleolithic helped the Galicians in their daily chores.Later the breed spread through other places both in Spain, as well as in the rest of Europe.These dogs share origin with other Most popular races such as the Belgian shepherds, the German shepherd, the Dutch shepherd and the can do Castro Laboreiro , of Portuguese origin.
Released to oblivion for centuries, the dogs of Palleiro they were even considered mongrel dogs, until in 2 001 was officially recognized by various official bodies, such as the Xunta de Galicia and the Ministry of Environment.
Characteristics of the can of Palleiro
As for morphology, Can de Palleiro stands out for being a dog of large size .They usually weigh between 30 and 38 kilograms, reaching a height at the cross of between 59 to 65 cm.in males and between 57 to 63 cm.in females.
These dogs have a lupoid-like body, that is, similar to that of a wolf It shows the triangular head, the elongated snout and a straight profile with a little pronounced stop.Also, like the wolves, it presents the erect and triangular ears , the thick and muscular neck, in perfect balance with the proportions of the rest of the body.The legs are solid and strong, with flexible and marked joints.It is common to find specimens that have a spur or fifth finger on the hind legs.
The coat is dense and leafy, moving in winter for an even thicker layer that protects them from weather adversities.The mantle is usually of uniform color and , with a wide range of possibilities in terms of color: cinnamon, chestnut, brown, sand ...They are always usually light colors, although they can also be darker chocolate or even black.There are also some dogs that have a fur similar to that of a wolf, with lighter hair roots and black or darker tips.
They are not accepted inside of the standard of the breed the white animals spotted or with large white spots.The skin of the can of palleiro is thick, smooth and without folds or skins that hang anywhere on its body.
Palleiro can character
As a good guard dog, Palleiro's dog has an indifferent character and even distrustful of strangers .We will be duly alerted to the visit of third parties to our home although careful, that It does not mean that we should leave him outside.When assessing whether the dog should be inside or outside the home, we must bear in mind that this can cause the appearance of behavioral problems .we must not confuse the guard with aggressiveness.Can de Palleiro, like any other dog, must be properly socialized from a puppy.
With the members of the household this dog is especially sociable.We will be surprised with remarkable intelligence and sensitivity towards everything that happens in the home, including its members, being also especially protective and sweet with the little ones.Once again, with an adequate socialization, this dog can live with all kinds of animals and people.
Care of the can of Palleiro
The maintenance of the mantle of the can of Palleiro must include between one and two weekly brushings , which will help us to remove dead hair, accumulated dirt and promptly detect the presence of parasites and other health problems.As for the bathroom, it can be done every one or three months, depending on the level of dirt present.We will use specific products for the bathroom for dogs, for sale in veterinary clinics or pet products stores.It is a race that should not be "stripped" under any circumstances, or in the hottest months.
The food will play an important role As for the quality of the mantle and its health, we can bet on commercial food or homemade diets, although they should always be based on quality products.The BARF diet, for example, based on raw foods , It is generating great popularity in tutors and is usually very well accepted for the dogs.
Finally, it is important to note that this breed requires daily physical activity to keep your muscles in tune.We will perform between two and four walks a day , in the that we will include physical exercise and relaxation moments, in which we will allow the dog to sniff and urinate without stress.It will also be necessary to devote time to mental stimulation, performing basic obedience exercises, canine skills, canine sports or smell exercises.
Can de Palleiro Education
The education of the dog must begin at the time of adoption, as we have already mentioned socializing it in its puppy stage.This will allow us to show stable behavior before all kinds of people, animals and environments.Quickly separating them from their parents or keeping them locked in the home can lead to the appearance of various behavioral problems in the dog.
A fundamental aspect will be to teach you basic dog orders, always by means of the positive reinforcement , which will guarantee us a good bond and a fast learning.We will start practicing with prizes and, progressively, we will withdraw them.Later we will be able to initiate more advanced enormousities and other complex exercises.intelligence and ability, we will be surprised to see that the dog of Palleiro is a dog that learns and executes at high speed the different exercises proposed.
Before the appearance of The most advisable problem is to consult with a canine educator or trainer.
Can de Palleiro Health
This breed is solid and resistant , does not have hereditary pathologies of the breed, however, this does not mean that we do not have to follow the same guidelines as with any other dog In terms of vaccination, periodic deworming, identification by microchip or auditory oral cleaning, for this reason the vaccination schedule must be followed, regularly going to the veterinarian to perform checkups and thus be able to detect possible conditions as quickly as possible.
The life expectancy of Can de Palleiro is between 12 and 15 years.
Bibliography
- Ministry of Agriculture , Fishing and Food.(08/13/2001).Can de Palleiro, RACIAL PROTOTYPE OF CAN DE PALLEIRO.02/05/05, de «BOE» num.142, of 06/14/2001.Website: https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2001-11347&tn=1&p=20120215#candepalleiro
- Club Raza Can de Palleiro, Galician autochthonous race.(05/11/2001).STANDARD RACIAL DO CAN DE PALLEIRO (DOG No.91 of 11 May 2001).02/05/2019, of Xunta de Galicia, Regional Ministry of Rural Affairs and Do Mar Website: http://www.clubcandepalleiro.com/wp-content/uploads/standard-racial.pdf
- Conselleria do Medio Rural, Livestock, Xunda de Galicia.Can de palleiro.02/05/2019, Website: http://mediorural.xunta.gal/es/areas/ganaderia/razas_autoctonas/canina/can_de_palleiro/
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