Dogs have only one drawback - they trust people.
Eliane J. Finbert
Happiness is difficult for people. They withdraw into themselves and get into trouble. They themselves don’t know what they need, and they are sad and sad. Dogs do not have such difficulties. They know that happiness is when you do something for others. Dogs do everything in their power to please their two-legged friend, and are happy if they succeed.
JOHN RICHARD STEVENS
Dog breeds. Portuguese guard
Portuguese Watchdog (Portuguese: Rafiero do Alentejo, English: Portuguese Watchdog), a breed of working dog. Another name is Rafeiro do Alentejo. The homeland of this dog, known since the Middle Ages, is the south of Portugal. It is possible that Spanish mastiffs and other guard dogs were used in the formation of the breed. This breed has an affinity for cows and sheep and an exceptional guard instinct in its blood. These dogs are rarely kept indoors and are mainly used on farms and pastures. They can live outside in any weather; their thick fur protects them from any bad weather. The Portuguese watchdog is also known in the USA, where it is used mainly for protecting flocks of sheep. Height at withers 76 cm, weight 43-50 kg. A strong, stocky dog with well-developed muscles. The head is large and proportional. Ears are drooping. The neck is a little short, with noticeable dewlap. The chest is deep and voluminous. The back is strong and strong. Hips are well developed. The limbs are dry and bony. Paws are oval. The wool is not long. Color: piebald and spotted (white color is combined with spots of gray, brindle, black, red, yellow. Strength, energy, speed of reaction and unerring instinct make the Portuguese watchdog indispensable for guarding livestock. This is a working dog and it simply needs to have its own business in life.
Portuguese guard- a stocky dog with a short neck, a voluminous chest, well-developed hips and a very strong, strong back.
Height at withers 76 cm, weight 43-50 kg. These breed-typical features are evaluated first. Wool of medium length. The color is piebald or spotted. Spots of gray, brindle, black, red, yellow in various proportions are combined with white. In addition to its strong build, one can also note such characteristic features of this breed as powerful, bony limbs, oval paws and a noticeable dewlap on the neck.
The Portuguese Guard Dog, originally from the south of Portugal, was apparently formed by crossing Spanish Mastiffs (which is noticeable by its size) with various guard dogs. This combustible mixture produced a truly perfect guardian with an innate affection for cows and sheep. This dog is rarely seen in the house, more often it can be found in pastures and farms in Portugal. In the United States, the Portuguese Guard is commonly used to protect flocks of sheep.
The breed is recognized by the FCI.
Although this dog is capable of being man's best friend, its calling is guard duty. This is a strong, energetic dog, it is difficult to keep it behind the most sophisticated lock. The Portuguese watchdog feels best in rural areas, performing the difficult service of guarding livestock. Has a quick reaction, relying largely on instinct.
E. de Prisco, J. B. Johnson. "Small Atlas of Dog Breeds"
FCI Breed Standard No. 96
From the history of the breed: The Portuguese guard dog (Rafeiro do Alentejo, Alentejo Shepherd) originally from the south of Portugal was apparently formed by crossing Spanish mastiffs, which is noticeable by its size, with various guard dogs. This combustible mixture produced a truly perfect guardian with an innate affection for cows and sheep. The Portuguese Watchdog is rarely seen in the house, but is more often found in the pastures and farms of Portugal. In the United States, Rafeiro do Alentejo is commonly used to protect flocks of sheep.
Country of origin: Portugal.
General form: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a stocky dog with a short neck, a voluminous chest, well-developed hips and a very strong, strong back.
Height and weight: height at withers 76 cm, weight 43-50 kg.
Coat: the hair is short or medium length (preferably), heavy, thick, straight, evenly covering the body of the Rafeiro do Alentejo, including the interdigital joints.
Color: piebald or spotted, spots of gray, brindle, black, red, yellow in various proportions combined with white.
Head: resembles a bear's, wider at the top of the skull, tapering towards the base; proportional to the size of the body.
Ears: set at medium height, with an inflection, hanging down on the sides. Not too mobile. When alert, the ears of the Rafeiro do Alentejo rise upward at the base, remaining folded, only the vertical wrinkles become more noticeable. Triangular in shape, small, narrow at the base. The width of the ears at the base corresponds to the length of the central axis of the earlobe.
Eyes: With a calm expression, Rafeiro do Alentejo's eyes are set almost at the same level with the interorbital groove. Dark, horizontal, elliptical in shape, small. The eyelids of the Alentego Shepherd are black-pigmented.
Teeth: Characterized by strong, well-developed, tightly set jaws.
Neck: straight, short, strong neck set firmly in the shoulders, with dewlap.
Frame: strong, very muscular, long, voluminous, slightly sloping back, moderately concave. The underline of the Rafeiro do Alentejo body rises smoothly from the sternum to the groin. The belly is proportional to the size of the Rafeiro do Alentejo, the underline does not sag, continuing the line of the sternum.
Breast: deep, voluminous.
Tail: set moderately high, thick, long, slightly curved at the tip, but not curly. When at rest, the tail of the Rafeiro do Alentejo should hang between the hocks and end below their level. When moving it can curl up.
Limbs (front and rear): forelegs: when viewed from the front or side, strong, straight and vertical; The front is quite wide. The shoulders and shoulder blades are strong, of medium length; the shoulder blades of the Rafeiro do Alentejo are quite widely spaced, slightly inclined, well developed and muscular. With open joint angles. The forearms of Rafeiro do Alentejo are vertical, long, strong and very muscular forearms. Wrists are strong. Pasterns of medium length, strong, slightly sloping. Forepaws with strong, collected, long toes and strong nails. The color of the claws depends on the color of the coat. The pads are thick and elastic. Hindquarters: When viewed from the back or side, the Portuguese Rafeiro is strong, upright and widely spaced. The thighs are long, wide, extremely muscular, but barely noticeable. The lower legs are slightly sloping, of medium length, very muscular. The hock joints are set moderately high, dry, with a moderate bend. The metatarsus are strong, of medium length, slightly sloping; the metatarsus may have single or double dewclaws. The hind legs are similar to the front legs.
Attractive Features: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is one of the best guard dogs. It is used both for property protection and for personal protection, and it can protect both from intruders and wild animals. Rafeiro can withstand any weather and conditions and, if necessary, can go without food for several days.
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We know very little about the time of the appearance of the first domestic animals; there is practically no confirmed information about them. There are no legends or chronicles preserved about that period of human life when we were able to tame wild animals. It is believed that already in the Stone Age, ancient people had domesticated animals, the ancestors of today's domestic animals. The time when man got modern domestic animals remains unknown to science, and the formation of today's domestic animals as a species is also unknown.
Scientists assume that every domestic animal has its wild ancestor. Proof of this is archaeological excavations carried out on the ruins of ancient human settlements. During excavations, bones were found belonging to domestic animals of the ancient world. So it can be argued that even in such a distant era of human life, domesticated animals accompanied us. Today there are species of domestic animals that are no longer found in the wild.
Many of today's wild animals are feral animals caused by humans. For example, let's take America or Australia as clear evidence of this theory. Almost all domestic animals were brought to these continents from Europe. These animals have found fertile soil for life and development. An example of this is hares or rabbits in Australia. Due to the fact that there are no natural predators dangerous for this species on this continent, they multiplied in huge numbers and went wild. Since all rabbits were domesticated and brought by Europeans for their needs. Therefore, we can say with confidence that more than half of wild domesticated animals are former domestic animals. For example, wild city cats and dogs.
Be that as it may, the question of the origin of domestic animals should be considered open. As for our pets. The first confirmations in chronicles and legends we meet are a dog and a cat. In Egypt, the cat was a sacred animal, and dogs were actively used by humanity in the ancient era. There is plenty of evidence for this. In Europe, the cat appeared in large numbers after the Crusade, but firmly and quickly occupied the niche of a pet and mouse hunter. Before them, Europeans used various animals to catch mice, such as weasels or genets.
Domestic animals are divided into two unequal species.
The first type of domestic animal is farm animals that directly benefit humans. Meat, wool, fur and many other useful things, goods, and are also used by us for food. But they do not live directly in the same room with a person.
The second type is pet animals (companions), which we see every day in our houses or apartments. They brighten up our leisure time, entertain us and give us pleasure. And most of them are almost useless for practical purposes in the modern world, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, parrots and many others.
Animals of the same species can often belong to both species, both farm animals and pets. A prime example of this is that rabbits and ferrets are kept at home as pets, but are also bred for their meat and fur. Also, some waste from pets can be used, for example, the hair of cats and dogs for knitting various items or as insulation. For example, belts made of dog hair.
Many doctors note the positive impact of pets on human health and well-being. We can notice that many families who keep animals at home note that these animals create comfort, calm, and relieve stress.
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