Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz

Spain

Ratonero Andaluz, Andalusian Mouse - Hunting Dog, Bodeguero Andaluz, Perro Ratonero Bodeguero

Males: 37-43 cm 40 cm ideal Bitches: 35-41 cm, ideal 38 cm

7-8 kg

The Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz is a long-legged breed of dog from Spain without recognition by the FCI. Medium and large Terrier assigned: In 2000, the race from the Agriculture Ministry and the Spanish Kennel Club Real Sociedad Canina de España ( RSCE ) was recognized as a separate breed and group 3, Section 1.

In addition to the Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz in Spain there are a number of other Ratonero breeds.

Origin and History

The name Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz means literally " Andalusian wine cellar rats hunter ". It is believed that the dogs of the breed are descendants of small terriers, the English wine producers and mining companies with brought to southern Spain and had mated in the late 18th and early 19th centuries with native dogs, whose job it was, ports or wine cellar rats and mice kept free and hunt them. Later, probably Toy Terrier were bred.

Description

The breed has a predominantly white body with black and brown ( tan) markings on the head. To tan markings must be located above the eyes. The hair is tight fitting and short. The triangular ears are folded terrier -like forward. The head is narrow and relatively petite. The eyes are a bit melancholic and he has a deep black nose. The musculature is strongly developed and the sternum protrudes plastic, the legs are elongated and strong. Most dogs are born with a shortened tail of different lengths.

Nature

The Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz has remained a working dog today, whose main task is to keep farms, warehouses and stables free of mice and rats ( Rattler ). Thus this terrier reacts very alert to sounds and movements. From Spanish hunters he is occasionally used for the hunt under the ground on fox and badger. Together with the Spanish Greyhound, the Galgo Español, it is also used for hunting hares and rabbits. He is extremely intelligent and adaptable to new situations and conditions. In the family, he shows a friendly nature. He barks extremely rare and accounts for more by whining noticeable.