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INCA HAIRLESS DOG

COUNTRY: Peru

WEIGHT: Small 9-18 pounds; medium 18-26 pounds; large 26-55 pounds

HEIGHT: Small 10-16 inches; medium 16-20 inches; large 20-28 inches

COAT: Hairless; short fuzzy hair on top of head, edge of ears, feet and tail

COLOR: Solid dark skin

OTHER NAMES: Peruvian Hairless Dog

REGISTRY: FCI

GROUP: Southern

Hairless dogs have been bred in Peru since the time of the Incan civilizations. But today very few professional breeders of Inca Hairless Dogs live in Peru; only a handful breed dogs according to genetic studies and with careful planning.

A few of the Hairless dogs were sent to Germany, where rare breed club members helped the Peruvians draft a standard and obtain FCI recognition in 1985. A few are found in the United States.

Like the Inca Orchids, the Inca Hairless have missing premolars, often causing their tongues to hang out the side of their mouths. They also have the two coat varieties, with the same dominant hairless gene. In fact, owners say that the Peruvian dogs choose their canine friends on the basis of the length of their hair. Unlike their relatives of the night (Orchids), however, they have small eyes "from squinting in the sun."

Appreciation of their warmth was expressed by a peasant owner who said they are "nice to have in bed . . . warm as an oven on a chilly night. They are very clean, and they have no fleas."

They are agile dogs, with a light gait which comes "from centuries of walking the endless coastal sand." Two gaits are seen: the free trot and the restricted front rhythmic movement. Dogs with very straight fronts walk in tiny little steps, giving an impression of the Paso Fino horse.

IRISH TERRIER

COUNTRY: Ireland
WEIGHT: 25-27 pounds
HEIGHT: 18 inches
Co^r: Harsh, wire, broken coat
COLOR: Red to red wheaten
OTHER NAMES: Irish Red Terrier
GROUP: Terrier

Called the Irish Red Terrier in the past to distinguish him from the other native terriers of Erin, this breed may be the oldest on the Isle. Dogs like these were known for centuries and were valuable only to poor Irish farmers with small holdings. Not much was written about them as they were not a dog of the aristocracy, who weren't in as dire need of ratting expertise. The type was descriptively mentioned in the Brehon laws (the earliest Irish legal code, first passed by word-of-mouth and then recorded in early medieval times) as the "dog of the dungheap." The dungheaps were the piles of manure that were inevitable in the farmyards and were breeding grounds for rats.

Dog expert, Stonehenge (J. H. Walsh), writing in 1887, shows his contempt for all things not inherently British with his refusal to believe that the Irish Terrier was a distinct breed from the "old Scotch terrier." But the differences were distinct. The truth might be that the raiding Irish could have introduced the prototype to Scotland many centuries ago. Or perhaps the Celts, who conquered both Scotland and Ireland four centuries before Christ, brought the archetypical terrier with them, and differences developed after that.

Whatever the early history, by the middle of the 1800s, the Irish Terrier, jacketed in black/tan and brindle as well as the more desirable red, was a common sight. During these years, many of this breed were seen with cropped ears, a sure sign they were used for dog-fighting. The Irish Terrier's punishing jaws bode the end of many an Irish rat. But despite the instincts to destroy vermin, he could be a soft-mouthed retriever and often wore two hats: ratter and hunter. There was still variation in size and type at the breed's debut at an Irish show in 1875. Out of the 50 dogs that strutted the ring, entries included some in the under nine-pound division and one that was over 30 pounds; a pure white entry competed against many that would have passed for Cairns. These differences existed despite the rule that the dogs must have a pedigree to enter. Many had notes attached reading, "Breeding information available at such-and-such an address." The winner, "Boxer" by name, was brazenly labeled as "Bred by owner, pedigree unknown!'' This mass confusion prompted the formation of a strong breed club still in existence today.

By the turn of the century, only the red dogs were accepted, type had become fairly well standardized and ear cropping (along with fighting) had been prohibited. The reputation of the breed was made during the First World War when the Irish Terriers were used as messenger dogs. The noise and confusion of trench warfare was no deterrent to the fearless Irisher, and many a soldier owed his life to these dogs.

A taller and racier dog than the Fox Terrier, the Irish still carries plenty of bone and substance. Always good-tempered, affectionate and loyal with his people, the breed should still show the characteristic fire, animation, and "heedless, reckless pluck" that has earned him the nickname daredevil. These dogs exude charm, and their cocksure strut belies the warmth within. They are particularly good with children and are said to be dogs "o'the little people," Writers Dangerfield and Howell, in their Encyclopedia of Dogs, noted, "A growing lad could wish no finer friend to grow up with; mischief overlooked by the one will certainly be exploited by the other!"

The Irish was the first native terrier from Ireland given Kennel Club recognition (19th century) and has gained worldwide acceptance since that time.

IRISH WATER SPANIEL

COUNTRY: Ireland
WEIGHT: 45-65 pounds
HEIGHT: 21-24 inches
COAT: Tight, crisp ringlets on body, neck and 2 inches down tail, longer hair with loose curls on legs and topknot; smooth on face, remainder of tail, and back legs below hock
COLOR: Solid liver
REGISTRY: FCI, AKC, UKC, TKC, CKC
GROUP: Gun Dog

The exact origins of this most distinct breed are argued to this day. Several types of water retrievers coexisted in Ireland, but this specific breed appeared in the 1830s, mainly from the kennels of Justin McCarthy. His dog "Boatswain," whelped in 1834, is the acknowledged "sire" of the modern breed. McCarthy never revealed the sources of his breeding, and the Irishman kept his secret to the grave. An ancestor of McCarthy fought with the Irish Brigade against England in France for Louis XII. Since several stem types have graced

France since early times, specimens of the early Barbet/Poodle types could have been brought back to Ireland and later crossed with local Irish or British dogs. But those of the Portuguese Water Dog genus may have also been brought to British and Irish shores with Portuguese sailors. It is known that two types of water spaniels populated the Emerald Isle, the northern variety being small and particolored with a wavy coat. His southern counterpart was larger and sported a curly coat. This latter dog likely contributed to the modern IWS. Controversy notwithstanding, it is known he is from water dog stock and that his distinctive type, with high-held head and tail, long thighs and low hocks, and smooth tail, was fixed early.

Remarkably similar to the dogs of 150 years ago, he remains a popular working and show dog in his native Ireland. Although recognized in the USA since 1878 and supported by an active breed club, he is few in number. The breed was appreciated by hunters of waterfowl, who supplied American tables with various delicacies and who admired the- breed's qualities, gently working long hours day after day. The terrain and cover in Ireland were similar to those housing waterfowl in America, enabling the dog to do well in marshy bogs and making him a logical choice for the serious gunner.

He is a quality retriever in any cover and for a variety of game, but his real skills are seen in water, even In currents, where he is a strong swimmer and often dives to go after wounded ducks. His expertise lies in retrieving wounded fowl, which might otherwise escape the hunter. Large and strong enough to handle even geese with ease, his heavy coat affords him protection from long exposure in icy water. His coat needs to be groomed, but not clipped like a Poodle; it sheds water and doesn't become wet to the skin.

There are several well-known obedience workers in the breed, and the first sporting dog to win an obedience title in the USA was an Irish Water Spaniel. His nature is one of initiative and courage, yet he is innately trainable. Owners insist he is a dog with a sense of humor, and his enjoyment of games makes him a good family dog. He is, however, discerning with strangers. His head is capped with a characteristic topknot, and his expression is quizzical, adding to his appealing appearance.

IRISH WOLFHOUND

COUNTRY: Ireland
WEIGHT: Minimum 105 pounds for females and 120 pounds for males
HEIGHT: Minimum 30 inches for females and 32 inches for males, 32-34 inches more ideal
COAT: Rough and hard, especially wiry and long over eyes and on underjaw
COLOR: Gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn, or any other color that occurs in the Deerhound
REGISTRY: FCI, ARC, TKC, CKC
GROUP: Southern

The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest of the running hounds, combining speed and power to the "nth" degree. Their history, equally sketchy, probably parallels that of the Scottish Deer-hound. Imposing sighthounds have been recorded in Ireland since histories were kept. The Celts invaded Greece and sacked Delphi in 275 BC. There they could have acquired dogs of the Greyhound/Afghan type who accompanied them on their conquest of Europe. Celtic tastes in dogs ran to great speed and size, and these running hounds may have been crossed with rangy mastiffs even before they reached Ireland, the furthest reach of the Celtic migrations. The Romans found the dogs there when they invaded British shores in the first centuries AD.

A letter written in 393 AD by Roman consul Symmachus to his brother Flavianus, then stationed in Britain, thanked him for the seven Irish hounds sent previously. He states "All Rome viewed them with wonder"—this a jaded citizenship who regularly saw huge mastiffs and men fighting bears and lions in the arena! The Irish dogs must have been imposing figures even then.

In early times the great Irish hound came in smooth and rough coats as well as in a variety of dark and light colors. While type might have been quite variable, their qualities of heart, loyalty to master, strength and speed were universal and became legendary. From Ireland's heroic age of 200 BC to 200 AD, magnificent tales of these dogs abound.

One saga involves the hound "Ailbhe," who supposedly defended the entire province of the king of Leinster. The story says the dog was so fast that he could run around Leinster in a single day, and he possessed keen wisdom and supernatural intelligence. In one episode, Ailbhe is asked to decide whether the men of King Conor or those of Queen Maeve are more heroic. Unfortunately, the dog is killed while pursuing the frightened men of King Conor!

The bitch "Bran" was another famous legendary hound, the best of a famous pack of the 4th-century king of Ireland, Cormac. Cared for by Fionn MacCurahaill, the dogs in the pack supposedly were said to have magical powers. "Bran was especially prized for her incredible speed, her bravery in facing wild boars and her ability to warn Fionn and his men against enemy attacks." Fionn's men rescued Bran and other hounds when they were stolen by a servingman who intended to sell them in Britain.

From other written records of the fifth century, we know that dog breeding in Ireland was so organized and the dogs so valued that merchants sold them abroad by the shipload! At least the majority of the dogs to be sold were of the wolfhound type, and these Irish cargos may have contributed to the development of breeds in Europe.

In the 1100s, it was purported that the King of Ulster offered 4,000 cows for a coveted Wolfhound. When the offer for "Aibe" was refused, it started a war. A long Icelandic saga of the 13th century sets a dog in a prominent role. One of the principals, Gunnar, received an Irish hound as a gift from a friend, who said "he is a big animal and will make as good a comrade-in-arms as a powerful man. He has human intelligence and will bark at every man he recognizes as your enemy, but never at your friends; he can tell from a man's face whether he means you well or not. He would lay down his life rather than fail you. His name is Samr." In this tragedy of feuding and revenge, the dog serves Gunnar well. When enemies come to assassinate Gunnar, they pay a farmer to kill the dog first. Samr fights mightily and is killed only because they manage to drive an ax into his head. With his dying gasp, he emits an eerie howl which serves to warn Gunnar of the approaching enemies.

From this grim tale of the past, we know that Irish dogs were already so exalted as to be featured in the literature of another country. It also shows they were regarded as princely gifts and the world knew of their strength and speed. The tale of the theft of Bran and her pack indicates how a poor man might make a few dollars selling these valuable dogs abroad.

Certainly a section on Wolfhounds would not be complete without the most famous—and true—story. In the 13th century, Llewelyn, prince of North Wales, had a place at Beddgel-ert, where he enjoyed hunting in the company of "Gelert, the Faithful Hound." One day, Gel-ert was unaccountably absent as the prince left on his hunt. On Llewelyn's return, the truant, stained and smeared with blood, joyfully sprang to meet his master. The prince, alarmed, hastened to find his son, and saw the infant's cot empty, the bed clothes and floor covered with blood. The frantic father drew his sword and plunged it into the bloody hound. The dog's dying yelp was answered by a child's cry. Llewelyn searched to discover his son unharmed, but lying near the body of a mighty wolf, which Gelert had slain. The prince, filled with remorse, is said never to have smiled again. Gelert's grave in northern Wales is marked by a monument that says: "He buried Gelert here. The spot is called Beddgelert."

From the medieval chores of battle, guarding, and hunting boar, stag and the long extinct Irish elk (which stood six feet high at the shoulder), the Wolfhound gradually turned to the specialized hunting of wolves by the 15th and 16th century. It was during this time that they became more consistent in type and more like the Wolfhound of today.

By the mid-1600s, Cromwell decreed the exporting of Wolfhounds to be illegal because wolves were still a major problem on the British Isles and the great hounds were not plentiful. The last wolf was killed in Ireland before 1800 and, within 50 years, the great hounds—having lost their purpose—were reduced to low numbers. The Great Irish Famine of the 1840s also took its toll on the large dogs. Because of the 150-year ban on exportation, there was nowhere else to go for new breeding stock.

Almost no one in the early 1800s had ever seen a live Wolfhound and, with their exagger-ated tales in literature, there was much argument among period authorities over what a true Wolfhound had looked like. (Most assumed they were extinct.)

R.D. Richardson stirred some interest in the breed by writing articles in the 1840s. He also acquired a dog named "Bran" who was of the old type, and bred him to several wolfhounds and deerhounds, and their descendants became the ancestors of all modern Wolfhounds through the Kilfane and Ballytobin Kennels.
Finally in the latter half of the 1800s, Captain G.A. Graham made the restoration of this ancient Irish breed his life's work. He acquired descendants of Richardson's Bran and bred them to deerhounds of the Glengarry strain. With careful selection and occasional outcrosses to Borzoi or even Great Dane to increase size, he recreated the old type. It bred true. Shown successfully in the 1870s, the Irish Wolfhound was on the road to recovery and a breed club was formed in 1885.
The breed is admired and owned in many countries around the world, still prized for its gentleness and unswerving loyalty. His stature as the tallest dog in the world precludes him ever becoming a common pet, but he is a quiet house dog who can be successfully kept content if his regular need to run is met. The rough coat requires occasional combing only. Modern owners can take advantage of lure coursing and other running events.

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Britain's biggest dog goes on crash diet

The biggest dog in Britain has been put on a crash diet after vets decided he was too heavy to undergo a life-saving operation.

It costs £30 a week to keep Samson fed, and he also eats a turkey leg every day Photo: Caters

Samson, who weighs in at just under 20 stone and stands 6ft 6in tall on his hind legs, is suffering after rupturing a cruciate ligament in his left hind leg.

His owners Ray and Julie Woods, from Wyberton, Lincolnshire, have been forced to put the £1,400 surgery he needs on hold until he has lost weight.

Vets warned that he is so heavy that if he has the operation now he will not recover properly, and may never be able to walk again.

Mrs Woods, 54, Wyberton, Lincolnshire, said: "The operation is on hold for the time being. But we have been told that there is a 90 per cent chance that he will need it in the next six months.

"If the ligament gets worse and goes completely he will need the surgery. But we are frightened if he has the operation he may not be able to get up again.

"It is a terrible thought because if he doesn't get up again, he may have to be put down."

The four-year-old Great Dane-Newfoundland stands just an inch shorter than England striker Peter Crouch when on his hind legs.

It costs £30 a week to keep Samson fed, and he also eats a turkey leg every day.

Mrs Woods now hopes to get Samson fit with a regime of dieting, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.

She said: "Samson has put on four stone since we got him – he is big but he is not a fat dog.

"It is important with big dogs that you keep their weight down.

"We feed him on dry food just twice a day, but he also has a turkey leg."

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Akita Dog

• COUNTRY: Japan
• WEIGHT: 75-110 pounds or more
• HEIGHT: 24-28 inches
• COAT: Stiff, moderately short; stand-off, with undercoat
• COLOR: All colors allowed, including white, pied, or brindle, with or without mask
• OTHER NAMES: Akita Inu
• REGISTRY: FCI, ARC, TKC, CKC
• GROUP: Northern Working Dog

Most of the native dogs of Japan are of the classic northern type.

The Akita dogs have square bodies, wedge-shaped heads, small upright ears, short, thick stand-off coats, and the tail is curled up over the back. The eyes tend to be triangular and recessed, "suggesting the burning spirit within." Their temperaments are always calm and considerate, with great dignity.

The Akita breed differences lie in the sizes, colors, uses and backgrounds, and a few other minor features. In fact, they are so much alike that in Japan, these native breeds are shown in one classification, divided into sub-groups: large (Akita), medium (Kai, Kishu, Ainu, Shikoku) and small (Shiba). Both the terms inu and ken translate into the word dog. Many of the Japanese breeds originally carried one of these terms after their names, but modern usage tends to drop the superfluous suffix.

In the late 19th century, when the National Isolation Policy was repealed, other breeds were brought into the country and, naturally, some crossbreeding occurred. The Japanese government became concerned over the impending loss of their native breeds and formed the Society for Preservation of Japanese Dogs, declaring all native breeds as national monuments.

The largest of these breeds is the well-known Akita from the Akita prefecture in northern Japan. The breed traces back many centuries to the polar regions when the spitz group found its way to the northern mountains in Honshu. The largest and most powerful Akita dogs were selected and bred with the type appearing about 300 years ago. Akitas were originally developed as fighting dogs, as popular in the Far East as they were in Europe. As that sport lost favor, the nobility found new uses for this brave breed in their hunts for deer, wild boar or even black bear. The Akita Dog has achieved praise as a bold hunter of large game, a guard and a loyal companion.

A huge statue of an Akita dog stands in the busy Shibuya Station in Tokyo, erected in the 1920s as a tribute to a dog who appeared daily to greet his master as he returned to the station from work, continuing ten years after the master died. The statue is named Chuken Hachi-ko> or Loyal Dog Hachi.

The Akita dig is a tough, robust fellow, needing firm, loving discipline. He can be obstinate and reacts against harsh methods. The breed cannot be forced but, once shown what is desired, he is quite cooperative. The Akita is aggressive with other animals and will defend its territory against all intruders, human or otherwise. Yet he is an affectionate companion to his family. The Japanese say he is "tender in heart and strong in strength."

To preclude boredom and mischief, sufficient exercise is necessary. The Japanese spitz dogs are hardy and can endure extremes of climate. The breed's popularity continues as a companion and guardian. He is sometimes called Shishi Inu, meaning large dog. The Akita dog is a favorite in Japan, and is fairly well known in the USA as well as in England and the European continent. As noted by Fujino Junko, "the characters of these dogs suggest ancient Japanese people austere, valiant, faithful, good-natured and gentle, highly affectionate and sensitive to the kindness of their masters."

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Hercules was recently awarded the honorable distinction of Worlds Biggest Dog by Guinness World Records. Hercules is an English Mastiff and has a 38 inch neck and weighs 282 pounds.

With "paws the size of softballs" (reports the Boston Herald), the three-year-old monster is far larger and heavier than his breed's standard 200lb. limit. Hercules owner Mr. Flynn says that Hercules weight is natural and not induced by a bizarre diet: "I fed him normal food and he just grew".... and grew. and grew.


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