German Shepherd Dogs. WolfDogs. Staghounds. The Staghound - Kindly submitted by James Callan Staghounds have been a part of my life for the past 30 years and I have hunted a large variety of game with these dogs.
As well as using staghounds and roo dogs, I have also owned and hunted with Deerhounds for sixteen years, Rhodesian Ridgebacks for nineteen years, Irish Wolfhound/Greyhound crosses for ten years as well as numerous other cross breeds. In this article I would like to give my views on the history of the Staghound and its modern day uses which I hope you will find interesting as there has been a lot of debate over the years about the origin of the Staghound and the following information seems to be the most accurate I have been able to find.
History: Australias early settlers brought with them hunting dogs from Britain which was fortunate as Australia has very unusual wildlife, among these are the Kangaroo, Emus, wallaby and Dingo. Rough Rough coated dogs are a magnet for burrs. Smooth Suitable Crosses: Sarplaninac. The Šarplaninac or Šarplaninec, also known as Sharplaninac/Sharplaninec, Yugoslav Shepherd or Illyrian Shepherd Dog, is an ancient livestock guarding dog breed from the Šar Mountains region in the Balkans.
The Šarplaninac was first registered by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1939 as the Illyrian Shepherd dog in part because of a Slovenian, Croatian, and Serb movement that sought to distance itself from Austria and Germany. In the eighteen years from 1939 to 1957 the breed was recognized as the Illyrian Shepherd Dog by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, however at the request of the Yugoslavian Federation of Cynology in 1957 the breed name was changed to Yugoslav Shepherd Dog-Šarplanina after the Šar Mountains where the breed is most common. This name has remained as the official FCI designation in the fifty three years since. Sarplaninac Appearance. Irish Wolfhound. The Irish Wolfhound (Irish: Cú Faoil, Irish pronunciation: [ˈkuː ˈfˠiːlʲ]) is a breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris), specifically a sighthound.
The name originates from its purpose (wolf hunting with dogs) rather than from its appearance. The breed was originally developed from war hounds to one used for hunting and guarding. Irish Wolfhounds can be an imposing sight due to their formidable size; they are the tallest of all dog breeds.[1] Appearance[edit] Irish wolfhound The standard of The American Kennel Club describes the breed as "Of great size and commanding appearance, the Irish Wolfhound is remarkable in combining power and swiftness with keen sight. In actuality, the Irish wolfhound is the tallest of the galloping hounds as well as the tallest of any dog in any of the seven AKC dog groups (sporting, non-sporting, herding, hound, working, terrier, and toy).
The American Kennel Club allows "any other color that appears in the Deerhound". Temperament[edit] Health[edit] Home - FalonLaigh Utonagan. Husky Damage - Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain - Huskies UK. Is 'Giant George' the world's tallest dog? The 7ft-long blue great dane could claim title. By Mail Foreign Service Updated: 01:57 GMT, 24 December 2009 Standing at nearly 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder and weighing a staggering 245lbs could this be the world's new tallest dog?
Pictured here in the parks of Tuscon, Arizona, George, a four-year-old blue great dane, looks more like a miniature horse than a dog. Enlarge 'Giant George' and owner Dave Nasser share a couch together: The four-year-old blue great dane, weighs a staggering 245lbs and measures almost 43ins at the shoulder The gentle giant, who measures 7ft 3ins from nose to tail, could be a prime contender to take the title from the former record holder, Gibson, a harlequin Great Dane who passed away from cancer last August. Now George's owners, David and Christine Nasser, are awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records to see if he has achieved the lofty heights. 'He's 42.625 inches at the shoulder,' said David. David and Christine raised George from when he was 7 weeks old, but never expected him to grow so big.