Landseer (dog)
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 2: Molossoid
- Without working trial
Germany / Switzerland
Male 72-80 cm Female 67-72 cm
Male 60-75 kg Female 50-55 kg
The Landseer is a by the Fédération Internationale Cynologique (FCI) recognized breed of dog, whose origins are in Germany and Switzerland. The race is run by the FCI with Standard No. 226 in Group 2, Section 2.2.
Origin and History
The Landseer as an independent breed is relatively young. The breed originated in the context that the white- black type of the Newfoundland has been pushed back in England in the early 20th century, more and more, and threatened to disappear. Swiss and German dog experts began on the basis of white- black Newfoundland from England with the development of its own race, which - in accordance with the already popular name for this color variety of the Newfoundland - called Landseer. 1960 saw the Fédération Cynologique Internationale the Landseer as a separate breed.
The name of the breed based on the fact that the painter Edwin Landseer, one of the most famous English animal painter of his time, preferred in his paintings and drawings by the mid-19th century white- black dogs, which, in the UK under the name Newfoundland Dog, Newfoundland were known. The preference of the painter meant that this dog soon popularly the name Landseer got without having changed the official breed name.
The immediately identifiable origin of the breed are dogs that were brought by British fishermen from Newfoundland to England. It is likely, however, that the origin of these dogs was in Europe, because Basque whalers wintered long before the British in the northern part of Newfoundland. Since it was customary to pass on ships with dogs, it is likely that these Basques were accompanied by great northern Spanish dogs that were often left behind in the spring. Thus, the optical similarities to the great Spanish Pyrenees dog Mastin del Pirineo are partly obvious. May have the Newfoundland, the current Landseer and the Pyrenees mountain dogs Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées common ancestors.
In Britain, the dogs as Newfoundland dogs popular dog of the English nobility and the upper middle class, with whom you liked to adorn themselves were. The drawings Edwin Ladseers increased their awareness on.
1886 " Newfoundland Club" in England was established, both the original white- black, and the since 1850 occurred black and red- brown type bred. Early on, the dispute began at a standard between the advocates of the black and the followers of the white- black spotted dogs. Proponents of the black type prevailed and it was sought to merge both types, what the original white- black type less and less came into existence and became in England almost forgotten. At the beginning of the twentieth century began the renaissance of the white- black Landseer, as Swiss and German dog experts and breeders last still usable for breeding animals from England brought and built the continental European purebred Landseer. Due to the dominant inheritance of black coat color Kuvasz and Great Pyrenees dogs were to consolidate the original white- black nature of this cross-bred as homozygous - white races.
Today, the two differ significantly from the Newfoundland Dogs emerged breeds Landseer and Newfoundland. The head of Landseer's works not as big, the muzzle is slightly longer and not so dull. Overall, it is slightly larger and has a more agile than the Newfoundland. The black and white Newfoundland did not disappear, it exists alongside the newly created race Landseer continue.
Description
The Landseer is a large dog with an imposing figure and is large or in some cases even greater to 80 cm. The triangular ears are medium in size and when placed against the eye, they extend to the inner corner of the eye. The outer coat is interspersed with undercoat. What is striking is the white base color with black patches, which are distributed on the hull and the croup. The head is black, as definite breeding is considered a not too broad symmetrical white blaze and a white muzzle. The legs, the chest, the neck, the tail and the belly should be white.
Nature and use
The Landseer is considered to be more alert, active and spirited than the Newfoundland. He has a natural instinct to guard and protect and is very people oriented. As a legacy of his Spanish ancestors who defended their flocks against wolves and bears for centuries, recognizes a Landseer own risks and is able instinctively to make independent decisions about their defense. Since the 19th century, he has a reputation for independent people to rescue from drowning, which is why it is still used as a water rescue dog in lakes and coastal areas. Another use is the Landseer also increasingly as a therapy dog , as it is generally very eager to learn and a people towards high threshold distinguishes him as a rule.
According educated, the Landseer is a very well suitable family dog. Therefore, keeping a Landseer requires a true loving, yet always consistent training, which should start as early as possible. For a Landseer, especially for a male, may his ( subordinate ) position in the ' pack ' family ' never be in question, as it could otherwise be trying to claim the leadership itself. A companion dog training is useful and recommended; for special training as a guard dog, he other hand, is rather unsuitable as a slavish submission is alien to its nature.
But to develop his many positive qualities of Landseer requires close contact with his family. It is therefore not suitable for a kennel. Ideal for keeping a Landseer is a house with a fenced area where the dog can move freely. On walks he is an attentive companion dog. In addition, he is a pleasant and quiet regular house dog that does not bark without reason. For guests of the house he behaves friendly; Towards strangers he behaves vigilant and reserved.