Human orientation
Medium-high score: calm and friendly. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Uruguayan Cimarron
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History of the Uruguayan cimarron breed
Origin: Uruguay
Descended mainly from the Spanish Alano and other European dogs brought by the first colonizers. Released or abandoned, they adapted to the wild and multiplied. In the 18th century, due to attacks on livestock and people, the government paid bounties for the dogs killed, but many of them survived, especially in the Cerro Largo highlands, where pastoralists tamed them as watchdogs. The story of survival made the breed a national symbol of Uruguay. The FCI granted provisional recognition in 2006 and full recognition in 2017.
The Uruguayan Cimarron is a large (58-61 cm, 38-45 kg) dog with a short, usually brindle coat. Very brave, calm and stable, rarely barks, only when the threat is real. Requires thorough socialization from puppyhood.
SizeBig
OriginUruguay
Life is nearby
In Uruguay, it is used for protection, hunting and dog sports. Suitable for families with space and experience.
Walks
Moderately high: walks, activities and space.
Training
Calm and stable, but like all large dogs, needs thorough early socialization.
Care
Short hair is combed once a week. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Friendly with children, however, due to the size of contacts under supervision.
Other animals
Friendly with other animals with proper socialization.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: needs thorough socialization.
Zooaggression
Medium-high rating: friendly in socialization.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
High score: short coat.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Breeders check for hip and elbow dysplasia before breeding. Ask for the results of the parents' examinations.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the "Uruguayan Cimarron" breed should correspond to the age. Lameness, pain, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart are checked during routine examinations. Narrow examinations, for example by an ophthalmologist or a cardiologist, are prescribed as needed. Ask the breeder what tests the parents have passed.
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