FCI-Standard N\u00b0 336<\/p>\n
SPANISH WATER DOG <\/p>\n\n\n ORIGIN<\/strong>: Spain FCI-CLASSIFICATION<\/strong>: Group 8 Retrievers – Flushing DogsWater Dogs The presence of this dog in the Iberian Peninsula is most ancient. His origin is the same like that Rustic dog, well proportioned (medium weight), dolichocephalic, of rather elongated harmonious Faithful, obedient, gay, hard working, watchful and well balanced. Learning ability is outstanding Strong, carried with elegance. Robust. Set at medium height. Docking must be done at the height of the 2nd to the 4th caudal vertebra. FOREQUARTERS: The preferred gait is the trot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skin: Supple, fine and well adhering to the body. Can be pigmented brown or black or be without pigment according to the colour of the coat. The same applies to the mucous membranes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hair: Always curly and of a woolly texture. Curly when short, can form cords when long. Clipped subjects are admitted; the clipping, always complete and even, must never become an \u00ab aesthetic \u00bb grooming. Height at withers: males 44 to 50 cm, females 40 to 46 cm. Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog. Source: www.fci.be\/en\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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UTILIZATION<\/strong>: Used as shepherd dog, hunting dog and assistant to the fisherman<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Section 3 Water Dogs
Working trial optional<\/p>\n\n\n\nBRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
of the old \u00ab Barbet \u00bb. His most dense population is in Andalusia where he is used as a shepherd dog, and where he has been known for centuries as the \u00ab Turkish dog \u00bb. His characteristics, most particularly the quality of his coat, are adapted to the variation of humidity and drought of the marshy regions, which qualifies him as a
shepherd dog and as a helper to the hunters of waterfowl and fishermen in those regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGENERAL APPEARANCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
shape and attractive appearance, of an athletic nature with well developed muscles owing to his regular exercise; the profile is rectilinear; his sight, hearing and scent are well developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT PROPORTIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
BEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
owing to his extraordinary mental grasp; he adapts to all situations and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Flat with only slightly marked occipital crest. Axes of skull and muzzle parallel.
Stop: Facial-cranial depression gentle, only slightly marked.
FACIAL REGION: Profile is rectilinear.
Nose: Nostrils well defined. Nose is of the same colour or slightly darker than the darkest tone of the coat.
Lips: Well fitting; labial corners well defined.
Teeth: Well formed, white, with well developed canines.
EYES<\/strong>: Slightly oblique position, very expressive; of a hazel to chestnut colour, should harmonize with the colour of the coat. The conjunctiva is not apparent.
EARS<\/strong>: Set at medium height, triangular and drooping.
NECK<\/strong>: Short, well muscled, without dewlap, well set into the shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBODY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Topline: Straight.
Withers: Hardly marked.
Back: Straight and powerful.
Croup: Slightly sloping.
Chest: Broad and well let down – ribs well arched; diameter of thorax ample indicating considerable respiratory capacity.
Underline and belly: Slightly tucked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTAIL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Certain subjects show a congenital shortened tail (brachyouria).<\/p>\n\n\n\nLIMBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
General appearance: Strong and vertical.
Shoulders: Well muscled and oblique.
Upper arms: Sturdy.
Elbows: Close to the chest and parallel.
Forearms: Straight and sturdy.
Carpus (Pastern joint) and pastern: Straight, rather short.
Front feet: Rounded, toes tight, nails of varied colours; resistant pads.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Perfectly vertical with not too pronounced angulations and muscles capable of transmitting to the body a very energetic impulsion and the spring necessary for easy and elegant jumping.
Upper thighs: Long and well muscled.
Second thighs: Well developed.
Hock joint: Well let down.
Hock: Short, lean and perpendicular to the ground.
Hind feet: As the forefeet.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGAIT\/MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
COAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The recommanded maximum length of the hair for shows is 12 cm (15 cm extending the curl) and the minimum is 3 cm to see the quality of the curl.
The puppies always are born with curly hair.
Colour :
\u2022 Solid: White, black and chestnut in their different shades.
\u2022 Bicoloured: White and black or white and brown in their different shades.
Tricoloured subjects, and black and tan as well as hazelnut and tan dogs are not admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSIZE AND WEIGHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2 cm maximum deviation are admitted in both sexes whenever the subject maintains balance according to his height at withers.
Weight: males 18 – 22 kg, females 14 – 18 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAULTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SEVERE FAULTS :
<\/strong>\u2022 Dorso-lumbar region distinctly saddle-backed.
\u2022 Limbs incorrect.
\u2022 Belly let down or excessively tucked up.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
<\/strong>\u2022 Aggresive or overly shy.
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities.
\u2022 Inferior or superior prognathism.
\u2022 Presence of dewclaws.
\u2022 Smooth or wavy coat.
\u2022 Albinism.
\u2022 Spotty or flecked coat, black and tan or chestnut and tan coat.
\u2022 Lack of balance in character.
N.B.:
<\/strong>\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding<\/p>\n\n\n\nINTERESTING VIDEOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n