Cimarrón Uruguayo
Uruguajský cimarron
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Uruguay |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 53–63 cm |
| Weight | 33–45 kg |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized, compact, muscular dogue-type dog with a short coat
- Brindle or fawn in various shades, with or without mask
- Agile and hardy
Purpose
An Uruguayan dog of feral origin used for herding, big-game hunting and guarding.
History
The origin is uncertain; it descends from dogs introduced by the Spanish and Portuguese conquerors that left in the country crossed among themselves, so natural selection left only the fittest and cleverest. The local people later domesticated them and began to use them.
Coat
Short, smooth, close coat with undercoat; brindle or all shades of fawn (may have black shadings), also bluish brindle and bluish fawn, with or without mask.
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