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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]
SpanishDict is a Spanish-American English reference, learning website, [1] and mobile application. [2] The website and mobile application feature a Spanish-American English dictionary and translator, verb conjugation tables, pronunciation videos, and language lessons. [3]
The Presa Canario is a medium-sized dog with a robust muscular body. [11] 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]
Generally, the height ranges between 15 and 23 cm (6 and 9 in); [14] some dogs grow to 30 to 38 cm (12 to 15 in). [ citation needed ] The Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard calls for dogs ideally between 1.5 and 2.5 kg (3.3 and 5.5 lb); those outside the range 1.0–3.0 kg (2.2–6.6 lb) are disqualified from exhibition. [ 1 ]
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 Can de Palleiro is a traditional shepherd dog breed from the autonomous community of Galicia. It was officially recognised by the Xunta de Galicia in April 2001, and a stud-book was established; [5] it received national recognition by royal decree in May the same year. [3] A breed association, the Club da Raza Can de Palleiro, was formed in ...
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).