Carea Leonés
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The Carea Leonés (
History
The Carea Leonés is a dog whose morphology and character have been molded by its environment, both physical and human. Regarding the physical, it can say that this breed is rooted in the regions of the province of León and Zamora. This was so because it are agricultural areas where crops shared its existence with sheep herds. For such coexistence come to fruition, and due to shortage of shepherd men who were at any particular time, and the number of heads could be high, it was necessary to resort to a helper who will control cattle to temptation, and this was the Carea Leonés.[4]
Ancestor of other breeds
When Spain colonized America, they introduced Churra sheep for food and fiber. They also brought their Carea Leonés to manage the huge flocks. These dogs contributed to the type of herding dogs found throughout California and the Southwestern United States including the Australian Shepherd.[5]
Appearance
Their coat is smooth and short or moderate length and slightly wavy, and ranges from black to dark liver or merle with white and or tan trim.
Size and weight
They range in size from 18 to 23 inches (45 cm to 58 cm) and in weight from 30 to 70 pounds (14–32 kg).
Temperament
This breed is used as a working dog and as a companion. Because of its intelligence, the Carea Leonés, like most sheepdogs, is easy to train.[6][page needed]
Function
The function of Carea Leonés is to carry and control livestock, whether
It is an intelligent animal, with great learning ability and willingness to work. It is a dog with good personality but is subject to the orders it receives from its owner.[8]
Activities
The Carea Leonés can compete in
See also
References
- ^ https://www.boe.es/buscar/pdf/2001/BOE-A-2001-11347-consolidado.pdf Royal Decree 558/2001 of May 25, p8
- ^ Dogs of the Shepherds: A Review of the Pastoral Breeds by David Hancock p269
- ^ http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2008/11/19/the-history-of-australian-shepherds-and-the-spanish-shepherd-dog/ Carea Leonés in the Sierras of Castile and León
- ^ "The environment of the Carea Leonés". Origin and adaptation carealeones.blogspot
- ^ http://www.lasrocosa.com/aussiehistory1.html Breeds From A Common Root
- ^ ISBN 978-1-57779-106-5.
- ^ "Carea Leonés" Tsobu de Laciana
- ^ "Carea Leonés" Tsobu de Laciana