RARE DOGS - Second thread

[Die Fledermaus]

>> Leonbergers in UK and USA/Canada surveys had a median lifespan of about 7 years.[1], which is about 4 years less than the average purebred dog, but like similarly sized breeds <<

That tells me Leonbergers have a median lifespan of seven years (sad), and that is "like similarly sized breeds". BUT, "the average purebred dog" lives four years longer. Meaning the average purebred dog, not big ones such as Leonbergers, live eleven years. Eleven years is below average for an average dog. So purebreds live, on average, shorter lives than non-purebreds.

That is what they are saying.

>> I'm not just talking about Leonbergers, but all big purebreds or big mix breeds. <<

Yea, YOU are; they were not just talking about big dogs.

>> if the dog is small (purebred or otherwise) he will live longer. <<

If the dog is SMALLER, not necessarily "small", they will live an average of eleven years, which surely is LESS than the average of non-pure breeds. Not so?

[Hamsters82]

Oh my gosh this is too much, you're not supposed to scrutinize everything! Smaller dogs live longer, it's just the way it is, check out any breed of dog and you'll see they live longer than bigger dogs. They can live up to 15-18yrs or more.

Some medium to larger breeds can live longer, but most of the time they don't. I have a co-worker who has a 12yr old Rottie and a third or so cousin that has a Border Collie that's 17. So some exceptions can happen.

[Die Fledermaus]

It just seemed that they were clearly saying that non-large purebred dogs live shorter lives than non-purebred non-large dogs. And I found that fallacious and hard to believe.

ATYG!

[Hamsters82]

This week is the McNab dog from here, the USA, and he's alert, hard working, and friendly. He looks like a short haired BC and no, he's not named after the football player.

There was a dog at Allen's Kennel named Flash, that looked like him, wonder if he was a mix of the McNab. Anyway this is him: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McNab_(dog)

[Die Fledermaus]

>> These dogs were developed by the Alexander McNab family in Mendocino, California, starting in the late 1800s from collies he brought from his native Scotland[3]. <<

TYG!

Nice looking dog.

[Hamsters82]

Sunday is a busy day so I will switch dogs now. This week is the cool looking Norwegian Buhund. They're from Norway and are active, untiring, and affectionate.

This is them here: www.dogbreedinfo.com/norwegianbuhund.htm

[Die Fledermaus]

I would think in such cold places their butts would get frozen with the tails up like that! ;D

>> Very affectionate, they love giving kisses and snuggling. <<

Awwwww. What about sharing an ice cream cone?!

[Hamsters82]

A little late I must say, but it's been great taking care of Luke! Oh yeah he knows (still a pup don't forget) sit, stay, and come. We'll work on those later too and the brushing!

This week, or whenever I log in to change it next, is the Old Spanish Pointer. They're from Spain and are energetic, intelligent, and lovable. Wiki describes them, but doesn't provide a picture: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachon_Navarro

Here's a picture of them: www.devrolijkeviervoeters.org/images/navarro06.jpg

[Die Fledermaus]

Sit, stay, come.

Next up. . . bark; play dead; roll over; do a backwards somersault; balance a Milk Bone on his nose without grabbing it until commanded; get the mail; etc.

That's a fascinating mug!



>> this unusual nose gives this dog extra sensitivity to smells, <<

Almost went extinct after the Spanish Civil War. Glad the breed line was saved.

[Hamsters82]

This week is the cool looking Picardy Shepherd and they're from France and are energetic, alert, and a bit stubborn. Here they are: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berger_Picard

If this breed looks familiar that's because it probably is as the dog in Because of Winn Dixie is a Picardy. I understand why they wouldn't want to disclose that as so many people might buy this rare breed just like they did with 101 Dalmatians or Beethoven.

[Die Fledermaus]

>> The Berger Picard (pronounced 'Bare-ZHAY Pee-CARR') or Picardy Shepherd is a French breed of dog of the herding group of breeds. <<

Ah, French.

The irony is this pure breed was chosen as they look like scruffy mutts! ;D

Winn-=Dixie is a supermarket chaion, and this is a link.

Plot summary. . . >> he and Gloria host a party for all her friends to meet, but a thunderstorm breaks it up and scares Winn-Dixie away. While searching for him, Opal and her father rekindle their strained relationship. <<

So did she find him??

[Hamsters82]

So did she find him??
^I'm guessing yes as I think Winn-Dixie is a Disney movie and most of them have happy endings, although I never watched the film before.

This week is the nice looking Russian Hound and they're from, obviously, Russia and loves to work, likes to bark, and have good endurance.

Here is a brief description on them since they are hard to find: www.continentalkennelclub.com/Ads.aspx?BreedNum=2180 And here is a picture of them: www.dogbreedinfo.com/images5/RussianHoundbelapark_jpg.jpg

[Die Fledermaus]

>> I never watched the film before <<

Ah! Figured you saw it.

Short description of the Russian Hound. Must be very unusual. No longer descriptions?

She looks happy enough. her name appears to be Bela, as depicted in another site.

www.dogbreedinfo.com/russianhound.htm

Wow. They have nothing.

Whoa! www.thebreedsofdogs.com/RUSSIAN_HOUND.htm
No info there either, but the dog looks nothing like the other photos!


This one is pretty good:

>> Description of a Russian Hound.
Scenthounds have been used in Russia as far back as any European country, probably before the Middle Ages. In fact, the Russians feel that their indigenous Russian Hound was crossed with the laikas many years ago to obtain the smaller ears, oblique eyes, thick grayish undercoat and more wedge-shaped head. By the early 16th century, writings confirmed the presence of fine hounds with \"loud and melodious baying\" that were used for hunting hare.

Although the Russian Hound has changed gradually over its long history through the introduction of European hounds and selective breeding, it maintains many of its earlier qualities. It is the hound most suited to the Russian hunt, as well as the country\'s climate, and hunting with hounds is the Russian national sport.

In the early 20th century, the Russian Hound had many minor regional differences based on its locale or breeder, and was often named for these places or people. The first Soviet Cyno-logical Congress adopted a standard for the breed in 1925, based on the dogs bred in the Kostroma region. Soon regional distinctions were obliterated, and today the Russian Hound is one of the most populous breeds in the country, with many thousands registered. These dogs are slightly longer than tall and thick set, with a quiet, even temperament <<

www.doggyhelp.com/dogs/breeds/Russian%20Hound/

>> loud and melodious baying << Great for apartments! At least it's melodious.

[Hamsters82]

Ah! Figured you saw it.
^Nope, it seemed a bit kiddish to me. If it's ever on tv maybe I'll watch it. I watched Brother Bear on tv when it was on.

No longer descriptions?
^Not that I could find.

but the dog looks nothing like the other photos!
^Some dogs can look different even though they're the same species.

[Die Fledermaus]

Well, I found the longest description, and it was relatively short.

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Speaking of dogs, at this moment The Simpsons is doing their "Lady and the Tramp" parody: "You're pretty feisty for an upper class bitch."