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The society also lists nine breeds that have regional recognition from one of the Autonomous Communities of Spain [1] and three grupos étnicos caninos, [2] which the society defines as a regional dog population with consistent form and function evolved through functional selection. [3]
The Alano Español or Spanish Bulldog is a Spanish breed of medium to large sized dog of alaunt-bulldog type. It has at various times been used as a war dog , for bullfighting , for the management of cattle, for hunting and as a guard dog .
Dog breeds originating in the Valencian Community (2 P) Pages in category "Dog breeds originating in Spain" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
The Presa Canario is a medium-sized dog with a robust muscular body. [12] According to the revised international standard published in 2023, dogs should stand 61–66 cm at the withers and weigh some 45–57 kg; bitches stand about 57–62 cm, with weights in the range 40–50 kg. [1]
The dog was accomplished at finding and instilling fear in the Indians and able to do the work of fifty soldiers. He was fed the same rations as the men and paid a wage. [3] Another story finds the Spanish conquistadors outside the capital of Puerto Rico at the time, Caparra, where a group of Indians had been captured and subdued. While waiting ...
Two Burgalese Pointers (c. 1932). The Burgos Pointer (Spanish: Perdiguero de Burgos), also called the Burgalese Pointer, is a breed of dog native to Spain.Originating from Castile, especially in the province of Burgos, this hardy breed is used for hunting and has some outstanding features for small game.
The Andalusian Terrier [1] (Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz) or Sherry Terrier [1] (Bodeguero Jerezano) is a Spanish breed of dog of the terrier type.Its Spanish name reflects its main occupation: hunting rats and mice hidden between barrels in the wineries of Andalusia in Spain.
The Galgo Español, or Spanish Greyhound, is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family.The English greyhound is possibly a descendant of the Spanish greyhound and, for several years in the 20th century, some breeders did cross-breed Galgos and Greyhounds in order to produce faster and more powerful Galgos, specifically for track racing purposes.