Libro Razas Españolas

IV. Behaviour / Temperament Maneto is a sober dog, of strong temperament and with a big sense of the property and superiority with respect to the rest of his kind, highlighting this (territorial) quality since he is a puppy. As regards his relationship with the human being, he is characterised by his wish of company and yearning for affection. However, he is very independent recognizing just one owner. The most outstanding characteristics are: Small game (scent), excellent companion dog. Applications: He is an expert hunting rabbits in brambles and a perfect retriever. Resistance to cold weather: Acceptable. Resistance to hot weather: He can take the high temperatures very well. Adaptability to severe situations: He is hard and physically endures long days hunting. Tolerance before the extremes: He is a bit distrustful at the beginning, but quickly adopts a happy and submissive behaviour. Aggressiveness before strangers: He is a bit distrustful and a good guardian without the presence of this owner. Reaction before foreseeable situations: He is very intelligent and will always opt for logical reactions. Memory: Wide capacity of retention of information. Psychological balance: Well-balanced and natural. V. Head Medium size like a truncated pyramid head, being as wide as the half of the total length. CRANIAL REGION: Cranial profile: Subconvex Shape of the skull and upper line: Subconvex Stop: Lightly pronounced. FACIAL REGION: Nose: Medium size, rounded and of the colour of the honey. Muzzle: Shorter than the half of the total measure of the head. Lips: Steady, thin, well tightened and of the colour of the honey. Jaws/teeth: Well developed, sturdy. Number and characteristics of the teeth: 42 pieces and well developed. Position of the incisives: Well positioned specially showing the scissor bite. Eyes: Medium size and oval, with the iris of the colour of the honey. The distance from the nape of the neck and the nose is similar. Ears: Medium set with a big implantation. Their shape is triangular and blunt. While alert, they are vigorously raised, pricked. VI. Neck Relatively short in relation to the length of the body, cylindrical, well muscled and wide insertions in the head and trunk. Tendency to straightness. VII. Body Straight upper or dorsal line showing a slightly slope towards the croup. Wither: Wide and not outstanding wither. Back: Straight upper line, showing a good musculature. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 245