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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]
Sixteenth-century Spanish accounts tell of large numbers of dogs being served at banquets. [6] Aztec merchant feasts could have 80–100 turkeys and 20–40 dogs served as food. [7] When these two meats were served in the same dish, the dog meat was at the bottom of the dish, possibly because it was held in lower regard. [7]
The ' cadet (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈðexo]) is a supernatural spirit that appears as a dog-shaped creature with blue eyes when it is calm and red eyes when it is attacking. It roams around isolated roads at night, [1] according to Central American folklore of indigenous origin. There is a good white cadejo and an evil black cadejo.
The Spanish Mastiff is a very large and powerful dog, similar in appearance to the other mastiff breeds. They have a large powerful head and serious and vigilant expression. [4] Males in this breed are 70 to 85 centimetres (28 to 33 in) tall at the withers, and range from 50 to 70 kilograms (110 to 150 lb). Females are at least 65 centimetres ...
The Presa Canario is a Spanish breed of large dog of mastiff or catch dog type. It originates in the autonomous region of the Canary Islands, and is found mostly in the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. [2]: 587 It was formerly known as the Dogo Canario. It was traditionally used as a guard dog, as a herding dog for both sheep and cattle ...
Campfire-Inspired Black Dog Names. S'mores aren't the only thing to cook up 'round a campfire. It'll also strike up a bunch of dog name ideas. Soot. Ember. Smokey. Coal. Ash. Cinder. Inferno. Charcoal
The Podenco Andaluz is an ancient Spanish breed of warren hound used to hunt small game in Andalusia, Spain. [1][2] It is one of four podenco breeds recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España. [1] It is an agile dog generally used to hunt ducks, rabbits, boar and fowl. [1][3] There are three accepted sizes (small, medium and large) and ...
The Majorca Shepherd Dog (Catalan: Ca de bestiar, Spanish: Perro de pastor mallorquín) is a domesticated breed of dog, [1] used in the Balearic Islands of Spain, both for guarding and herding sheep and as a general purpose farm dog. [2] It is a medium-sized dog with black fur or black with white markings on its chest.