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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.
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 Valdueza or Perro Montero Valdueza is a modern Spanish breed of large pack-hound.It results from selective breeding, principally of large rough-haired Podenco Andaluz dogs with lightweight examples of the Mastín Extremeño; [3] some Griffon Vendéen blood was later added.
Using data from more than 800,000 pets, the website studied the most common names for dogs in each state and across the country.
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.
Bitch of ancient harehound type. The Spanish Hound is a medium-sized dog, with a body that is longer than it is tall. Its total height should be a maximum of 52–57 cm (20-22 inches) in males, and 48–53 cm (18-21 inches) in females.
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).
A Spanish carlanca or wolf collar. The Pyrenean Mastiff or Mastín del Pirineo is a Spanish breed of large livestock guardian dog from the autonomous community of Aragón in north-eastern Spain. [1]: 552 It was traditionally used to protect flocks during the annual transhumance to high summer pasture in the Pyrenees.