Libro Razas Españolas

Majorero Dog R.S.C.E. Standard Nº 402 (Not Accepted F.C.I.) Origin: Spain Utilization: Herding and guard dog Classification R.S.C.E.: Group 1, Section 1: Working dog I. Background Majorero dog is today a reality, lying the merit of its maintenance and purity of lines on the breeders and Majorero shepherds, island where it was celebrated what was considered the “I Exposición Monográfica”, in the square Gran Tarajal, in Tuineje, on 21st April 1979, where known breeders, experts and cynophile national and international judges were present and which served to bring together the studies that were carried out about the breed. In a way, it was the firm starting point for the procedure that started after the recognition of this breed typical of the Canary Islands and whose result was the official recognition of the Majorero dog by the R.S.C.F.R.C.E. and the C.A.C. II. General Aspects Using the popular terminology in the island where Majorero dog has survived, the appearance or look is known as “vitola”, being the one of this breed: Medium-size dog, nearly square, the croup a bit higher than the withers; compact, wide neck, that looks disproportionate comparing to the smaller head, but this is exactly what allows his strength and grip and firmness on the prey or bite; sturdy, marked figure without overhangs, laying the ears gathered to the head. Wide and deep chest, factor that facilitates his great capacity of resistance to the gait, the heat and even to the lack of water. Happy gait, live, firm but mitigated movement of the hands motivated by the irregularity and roughness of the different land and even more on the plentiful masses of lava, adapting his steps and footstep in a way that keeps the elegance of his gait, this being more tense in the trot and vertiginous runs while herding and doing the so-called “apañas”. Personal way of sitting, sideways, usually attentive to what is around, as reason of this proverbial guard condition. III. Behaviour / Temperament In view of his known courage, has no measure of the contrary or living being which he is defending himself from, or to whom he has to attack, no matter if it is a person or an animal. Bright look, firm, attentive in front of a man, happy when it is his owners, family or acquaintances and distrustful and keeping the distance in front of strangers, no matter if he is on a leash or unleashed, ready to act if it is the time. He is loyal, territorial; terribly defender with what he is entrusted. Works well with the cattle, without hurting them and this is the reason why he is well appreciated in all the islands. Not being fierce, coming the moment to act, he does it with fearless and ferociousness, basing on his power and firmness on the prey or bite provided by his strong teeth and muscled neck. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 54