Leafy dogs belong to a group of hunting dogs that are used in the process of hunting for birds. The given group received the name because of inherent quality to many of them to lay down before game. In this section you can see different types of dogs with detailed descriptions and photos.
A bit of history
This group came from hunting dogs, inhabiting the territory of Western and Southern Europe. When the bird was found, the animal lay down before prey. After this, the bird was covered with a special net with the dog. The croaking dog uses his instinct to find a bird, stops beside her in the rack, then after a command rushes to the prey and scares off under the shot.
Basically, the animal brings already shot prey. As a result of training and selection for a long time, the ability to freeze in a rack in this group of dogs became fixed. Here you will find various breeds of dogs with pictures and names, descriptions and other useful information.
Basically, the pug dogs have an average size, a dry and sturdy physique. The head is wedge-shaped, the ears hang, the fur and the color may be different. All the dogs are divided into 2 groups:
- island;
- continental.
Representatives of the continental group a large number and many European countries have a number of their own breeds of pugilists. Numerous national breeds of hounds are represented in Germany and France.
Advantages
Mostly, the pug dogs are used for tracking and further feeding of different game. Based on the profile, they are divided into:
- rocks that work in the water;
- breeds working on land;
- universal.
At the same time, all breeds have similar qualities. All of them are not prone to manifest aggression. Mostly, representatives of this group are not very social to other animals, but they are strongly attached to their host. There are breeds that work in pairs or packs, but this requires special training.
These dogs in the work are clearly excited, they are willingly engaged in the search for game, catching the beast, stand in the rack, bring it to the master. All breeds of dogs are not prone to the protection of territories, although this quality is highly individual. Dogs are able to move quickly, have high endurance, the ability to instantly navigate in space.
Animals very quickly can switch to another target, perform any commands. In the mental sense, the group's representatives are balanced, for they are not inclined to fall into passion. Puppies with medium speed develop and morally mature. This excludes the use of dogs in work before they pass special tests.
In this section you will find popular breeds of pug-dogs with detailed descriptions and photos, after seeing which you can consider all the advantages of the appearance of these animals. Every hunter in this section will find a breed for himself, which will be most suitable for the presented qualities.
Kurzhaar or German pointer (German Kurzhaar, short wool, English German Shorthaired Pointer) breed of dogs deduced in the end of XIX century in Germany. Swift and powerful paws, they are able to quickly run and instantly unfold. This is a universal girlfriend's dog, which was created exclusively for hunting, although today it is increasingly kept as a companion dog.
Abstracts
- German kurtshaar is a high-energy breed. She needs one hour of activity daily, running without a leash. And this is the minimum.
- Without activity, it falls into stress, problems with behavior and health develop.
- They love people and do not like to stay alone, especially for a long time. They are smart and can find entertainment for themselves, while you are not. And you will not like it.
- They bark quite a lot. Mistrustful to strangers and can be good guard dogs. However, they lack aggressiveness.
- Bitches, as a rule, strongly protect their puppies and are generally more dominant.
- They love children, but the puppies are extremely active and can inadvertently knock down small children.
- This is an excellent hunting dog, capable of being universal.
- If you decide to buy a kurtzhaar puppy, choose a proven nursery. Buy kurtshaara from unknown vendors, and then treat it, correct behavior ... Responsible plants identify puppies with genetic abnormalities, weed out them, and the rest are brought up and properly vaccinated. The price of the puppy ranges from 20 000 to 25 000 rubles and it is better to overpay for a healthy, with a stable psyche.
History of the breed
Kurzhaar comes from ancient breeds of dogs and differs considerably from them. The ancestors of the breed were hunting dogs from the German and Austrian aristocracy and data about them were practically not preserved. As a result, little is known about the origin of pointers, more theory. The facts are only that they arose in the territory of present-day Germany and were first standardized somewhere between 1860 and 1870.
Before the advent of firearms, European hunting dogs were divided into three types. Pickling dogs or greyhounds hunted in the pack mainly for large game: wolves, wild boars, deer. Their task was to pursue the beast and either keep it until the hunters arrived, or they persecuted it on their own. The hounds did not pursue such a large, but rapid prey: rabbits, rabbits. They were tireless and had a good sense of smell. The cops were used to hunt birds, as they do today. The task of finding a bird was to find a bird, after which she lay down in front of her, and the hunter covered the bird with a net. It was from the habit of going to bed and the name went - the cop.
One of the breeds specializing in poultry production from dense thickets was the Spanish pointer. Little is known about this breed, only that they were hunted by a bird and small animals. It is believed that they appeared in Spain, probably from local cops and spaniels, but there is no reliable information. Another breed of pointers was the dogs bred in Italy: the marriage of Italy and the Italian spinon, which probably appeared not without the help of the Spanish pointer. These breeds were brought to many European countries, and became ancestors for other hunting dogs. It is believed that the ancestors of the Kurzhaar were a Spanish pointer and a marriage of Italian.
The Spanish pointer was brought to Germany in the XV-XVII century, where it crossed with local dogs. However, these are no more than assumptions, since there is no reliable data. Nevertheless, over time, a new breed was formed, now known as the German bird dog. These dogs were not a breed in the modern sense, rather a group of local dogs used in hunting for birds. Unlike the English hunters, who tried to breed specialized breeds, the German hunters strove for universality. But, as in England at that time, in Germany hunting was the lot of the nobility and nobility.
Over time, society has undergone changes and hunting has ceased to be the domain of the nobility, access to it was received and the middle strata. Plus the proliferation of firearms has changed the very principles of hunting. The maintenance of big sweeps is a thing of the past, a city dweller of that time could afford one or two small dogs. At the same time he hunted once or twice a month and in his spare time the dog should be able to perform other functions or at least be a companion. 
Since the beginning of the XVII century, British breeders are beginning to breed books and standardize local breeds. One of the first breeds that have undergone standardization were English Pointers, from the legged (remember the net), which turned into an elegant girlfriend's dog. German hunters began to import English pointer and use them to improve their dogs. Thanks to them, kurtshaars became more elegant and quick. Somewhere from the beginning of the XVIII century, German pointers began to be crossed with various woolly coats, which led to the emergence. To distinguish between these two breeds of smooth-haired pointers, they were called kurtshaars.
Over time, the standardization mode also reached Europe, first in France, and then in various independent German counties and cities. This process was accelerated thanks to the unification of Germany under the leadership of Prussia and the growing nationalism. In 1860-1870 breeders kurtsahrah began to conduct pedigree books of the breed. Thanks to them, it gradually formed into a breed that we know. For the first time it was listed in the German Cynological Society in 1872 and has since appeared regularly at exhibitions, but mostly as a service breed.
English kennel club (UKC) registered kurtshaar in 1948, referring them to girlfriend dogs. Over time, German pointers are becoming more and more popular and by 1970 in the US it is one of the most common hunting dogs. By 2010 kurtshaars occupy the 16th place in the AKC rating (out of 167 possible). These are magnificent hunting dogs, but are increasingly kept as companion dogs. The peak of their popularity was passed, as well as the peak of the popularity of hunting. But this is an energetic and active breed, requiring regular loads, and even better hunting, for which it was created. Not every city resident is able to provide her with the necessary level of activity and loads.
Breed description
The German kurtshaar is similar to other pointer breeds, but the shortest fur is different from them. This is a medium - large dog, the males at the withers reach 66 cm, the bitches are 60 cm. The standard of the English Cannel Club (UKC) and for males and females is 21-24 inches at the withers (53.34-60.96 cm). Athletic and elegant, their weight fluctuates slightly. The tail is traditionally cropped by about 40% of the natural length, but it gradually goes out of fashion and is banned in some countries. Natural tail of medium length.
The head and muzzle are usual for pointers, since the superiority in some direction affects the working qualities. The head is proportional to the body, slightly narrowed. The skull smoothly passes into the muzzle, without a pronounced stop. The muzzle is long and deep, allows you to bring a padded bird, and effectively track it by smell. The nose is large, black or brown, depending on the color of the dog. Ears hanging, medium length. Eyes are medium in size, almond-shaped. Overall impression of the breed: friendliness and intelligence. 
The wool of the German kurtshaar is not hard to guess - short. But it is double, with a short and soft undercoat and a slightly longer, stiffer, slightly oily upper jacket. It gives the dog protection from bad weather and cold, despite the short length, since the oiliness does not allow it to get wet, but also protects against insects. On the hunt, in the movement kurtshaar suffers a frost to -20C. Color of hair from black to dark brown (English liver), and with spots scattered throughout the body.
Character
German kurtshaar is a hunting dog, quite versatile. They love people and are very attached to their family, for which they are ready to follow anywhere. Try to be closer to the owner, which sometimes creates problems. There is to leave kurtshaara alone for a long time, then he begins to get bored, falls into depression and develops destructive behavior or he can howl from anguish. In relation to a stranger, they can be different, depending on the nature. Correctly educated, they are friendly, although they do not rush to the chest. In any case, they always prefer their circle and family.
Without proper socialization, they can be timid. If a new member appears in the family, they stay away for a while, but at the end they get used to it and become attached to it. They can be good watchmen, because they are sensitive and make noise when approaching strangers, but they have little aggression and they can not protect the territory. Kurzhaars usually get along with children and form a strong friendship. They are ready to endure their rough games, but only if they are familiar with the children and grew up together. If the dog is not specialized, then you need to be careful, since children can scare her. In addition, kurtzhaar puppies are not the best choice for families with young children. They are distinguished by activity, irrepressible energy and can knock down a child during games.
Most German pointer get along well with other animals, including dogs. With proper upbringing, they get on well with even dogs of the same sex. They are uncharacteristic of dominance, aggressiveness and territoriality. However, males can be aggressive towards other males, but rather a demonstration of it, rather than a real attack. 
Correctly educated, kurtshaaras tolerant to other animals. But, it's still a hunting dog and its instinct is strong. It is extremely unreasonable to leave the dog alone with small animals such as rabbits or rats. In addition, they can chase cats, and the size and strength fully allow kurtzhaaru to kill this cat. Remember that they may not notice your domestic cats (they are used to them), and chase after neighbors.
Attention! Clever and easily trained breed.
Most studies of canine intelligence put the German kurtshaar on 15-20 place in the ranking of the most intelligent dogs. Particularly noting how quickly puppies are trained. They want to please and rarely show obstinacy. However, they are a little more demanding to train than other hunting dogs and the owner should occupy a leading position in their table of ranks. The fact is that they are addicted and forget about everything, including the commands of the owner. Kurzhaar can feel an interesting smell, take it and in an instant disappear from the eyes. At this point, he is completely absorbed in interest and can ignore the team. And if the dog does not consider the owner as an unconditional leader, then the behavior only worsens.
Any owner will tell you what it is very energetic dog. Kurzhaar can tirelessly follow the trail, loves to play and does it for hours. The German kurtshaara has one of the highest levels of activity among all breeds of dogs, and it is second only to some shepherd breeds. At least an hour of workloads daily, or better a few hours - that's what they need. Even a long walk will not satisfy them, since the dog prefers running. They will become excellent companions for runners, but on condition that they are released from the leash.
It will be difficult to keep kurtshaar in the apartment. They are designed for living in the yard, and the more the yard, the better. In winter, they can live in a booth, if it is heated. It is extremely important that the owner is able to provide the dog with the necessary load. Without it, the dog will suffer, it has nowhere to put energy and it will find where to put it. But you will not like it. Given its size and strength, it will not just gnaw your shoes, but gnaw out a table, chair and sofa.
They themselves love to bark, and without energy, they can do it for hours without stopping. Without proper activity and freedom in kurtshaara, problems with behavior, mentality and health are likely to develop. If you are not ready to spend more than an hour a day on intensive walks, you do not have a spacious courtyard, then you should take a closer look at another breed. But, for active people, hunters, marathon runners, bike lovers it will be an ideal dog.
Remember that these dogs easily escape from the yard. They have the instinct to explore, the sensitive sense of smell and the brain turning off interesting odors. The German pointer is able to jump over the fence or undermine it, just to get to the smell.
Attention! They are also known for the fact that they develop physically quickly, and mentally they develop slowly.
Puppies grow and gain strength early, sometimes many times faster than other breeds. However, to fully formed the psyche goes from two to three years. As a result, you may have a fully formed girlfriend's dog, which is still a puppy by behavior. Remember this and be prepared.
Care
An unpretentious breed in the care. No professional grooming, as befitted a hunting dog. It is enough to comb out the hair periodically, washing only in case of great need. After the hunt, the dog needs to be checked for injuries, wounds, ticks. Especially pay attention to the ears, which because of their form accumulate dirt. In other respects, care is the same as for other breeds. The only thing is, they are very active and need a lot of water to drink to avoid dehydration. Lily they are strong and if you or family members have an allergy, then first communicate tightly with older dogs. To understand how they act on you. 
Health
German kurtshaars are quite strong health, although working lines may be more resistant to diseases. Life expectancy kurtshaara 12-14 years, which is quite a lot for such a large dog. The study conducted by the GSPCA revealed among the main causes of death: cancer 28%, old age 19%, digestive diseases 6%. Of the diseases common: arthritis, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The number of genetic diseases is significantly lower than in other purebred breeds.
Like other large breeds, which have a broad chest, kurtzhaars are prone to curvature of the intestines. This difficult condition is treated only surgically and is caused by many reasons. But the main thing - abundant feeding and then the activity of the dog. Try to feed in small portions and do not walk the dogs after eating.
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To the breeds of these dogs in our country are the so-called island cops, derived in England, and continental pegs, hatched on the continent, in Europe.
Island cops:
- pointer,
- the Scottish Setter, or Gordon,
- irish and English setters.
Continental paddling:
- kurtshaar (short-haired),
- drachhaar (coarse-wool).
Pug dogs have a large excitability, mobility, vigor of hunting game hunting. Moving quickly one way and the other in front of the hunter (the shuttle), the pawing dog searches for feathered game in the grass or in the bushes, freezes in front of her in a strained position, makes a stand and, at the command of the master, rushes forward, lifting the bird on the wing and substituting her thus under the shot.
The history of the origin of the breeds of leg dogs goes back to the old falconry, on which the dogs were to find the game and raise it on the wing, so that the hunters will in time let their falcons. In the Middle Ages, when the catching of birds by napkin nets was very developed along with falconry, the cops developed and consolidated the hereditary striving for the stand, that is, for a longer stop at the discovered game before casting on it. And now, when hundreds of generations of pedigree dogs have already been replaced, this quality is fixed already so that young dogs often independently, being not yet trained, make a stand for the first time they meet feathered game.
All the dogs are distinguished by a large affection for man. They are easy to learn and often, in addition to performing ordinary hunting orders, surprise at the request of the master to submit his shoes, clothes or find someone from the family.
Breed dogs
- stocky dog with a long and slightly wavy hair, with wide hanging ears and a saber-like curved tail. Height at the withers at males 54 - 62 cm, in bitches - 52 - 60 cm. The main color tone is white, and black, yellow or brown spots can be of different sizes and shapes. The English setter is distinguished by its rapid search in the low, so-called creeping, canter. Only he has a recumbent stance. By nature, this is a very excitable, capable of prolonged work of the dog.
- externally, perhaps, the most spectacular setter. He is tall on legs (height at the withers in males is 57 - 65 cm, in bitches - 54 - 62 cm), less stretched than English. Head is long and dry. It can be easily recognized by its long, wavy and bright red hair. The Irish setter searches for game at a fast canter. This is the most temperamental of the setters, with an independent and selfish character. Only persevering, even and affectionate approach can be brought up in him a good friend and excellent helper.
The Scottish Setter, or, as it is also called, setter-gordon, is the largest setter. Height at the withers at males 60 - 67 cm, in bitches - 58 - 65 cm. He has about the same hair as the previous two, but it is of a black shiny color, and on the muzzle, chest and paws has bright red tan marks. Gordon is the most calm and balanced of setters. He was brought out to search for game not in open spaces of meadows, but in bush thickets. Therefore, it differs somewhat slowed down, but is more enduring than the other setters and is more easily accustomed to feeding game.
It differs from setters by short hair, a very sharp transition from the forehead to the muzzle, like a rod with a tail. Height at the withers at males 57 - 65 cm, in bitches - 54 - 63 cm. Its color can be very diverse: black, coffee, pale or two-tone with white spots or with black mark. This is the most energetic, most excitable and fast-paced dog with a beautiful manner of searching and sculptural expressive stance.
(coarse-wool) and kurtshaar (short-haired) - German cops. These are relatively tall dogs. Height at the withers in males is 68 - 70 cm, in bitches - 58 - 63 cm. In kurtshaar, the wool is short, tightly fitting to the body, and the drachhaar is stiff and long, on the muzzle it forms a "beard" and "mustache". Tails in dogs of these breeds are stopped (they are shortened artificially). The color is approximately the same: coffee-piebald with different shades and gray. Shorthair wriggler temperamental and mobile haired. But the dra-haar is more adapted to work in difficult conditions in water and cold. In our country, and especially in Europe, these dogs are now used not only for traditional hunting in swamp and wild game, but also for hunting a hare and for a large beast for the selection of pork.
Talking about copping dogs, we will not repeat how to bring up puppies. For these breeds there are no special commands or methods for their training. Dragging dogs starts when they are at least seven months old. The main teams that have to learn how to perform a puppy are: "lying", "not allowed", "forward". Then he is trained to search the shuttle on a long cord. In doing so, it is necessary to ensure that he performs commands on the whistle, changing the direction of the move. How should the hunter and dog move, shown in the diagram.
To begin the training is more correct in the meadows by the stupor or quail.
If there are no places where a doppel and a quail are found, you can drag a paddling on a moss swamp through a white partridge. The dog, trained on swamp game, is easily accustomed to work and on a hog. But it's much harder to go from marsh game (white partridge) to marsh.
When the team is trained, the skill must be developed quickly and over a large area to detect the game and raise it to the wing under the shot of the hunter. It is easy for a dog to be taught to look for a shuttle, but one must carefully look closely at how she feels (smelling). It is necessary to ensure that the distance between the parallels of the shuttle does not exceed the range of your dog's senses. You can determine this distance (it will be different for different weather conditions), you can measure by steps the distance from the place of chastisement to the game itself: usually the bird is within 10-15 steps. A league with a comparatively weak instinct can skip wild game at a rapid pace, it should not be rushed.
The sense of smell is the main thing for the cop. Among the hundreds of smells of herbs and flowers on a wet meadow, she must find a small bird - snipe. Therefore, dogs are especially appreciated, which, going to the wind with their heads raised, from afar and on top of it they chick the game. From the development of olfaction depends on the correct pull - slow, cautious, but sure approach to the detected game on a straight or slightly curved line.
Different dogs work differently and differently. Some of them, having too fast a search, can not smell the game from afar, and after discovering it, they immediately make a stand or even lie down. Others, with a good sense of smell, churn the bird from afar and make a long, confident tilt. Behind the draw follows the stance - a stop in a strained pose over the game itself or over its warm track. And, finally, on the command "forward" behind the counter follows the piping - a quick and sure throw of the dog to the game.
If your dog does not make the first rack itself, it must be sent to the game. While the cop is busy searching, you can accidentally pick up a snipe or snipe and notice the place where the bird has sat down. Try to bring the dog closer to this place. But even here not every young policeman completes the tie with a stance. Many dogs, having sensed the game quite close, immediately rush at it and, lifting it on the wing, start after it. Do not miss this moment. As soon as the bird takes off, command: "Lie down!" And pry your pupil for the leash with a long cord, on which she passes the basics of hunting. Several such lessons - and you will not teach her to rush after the flying away. But it is very important, of course, that already before that, the mugger was impeccable and at any distance your team "lay down".
Even before the first outings in the field, you must accustom the dog not to be afraid of a shot, and well, if during the first encounter with the game you shoot the bird, give a sniff to her dog, and then reward your assistant with a delicacy or just caress her. Unfortunately, there are dogs of different breeds, including those who are afraid of shots. Then accustom the dog to the shot should be gradually, within a few days, starting with a click of the hammers, then shooting the capsules, weakened charges, etc. Shoot your friend, and you need at this time to calm the dog, caressing it.
The stand of the crooks is hereditarily fixed quality, but sometimes it does not appear immediately. Do not be discouraged. There will be a happy moment, and your dog will be frozen in a strained pose above the coveted game. Then gently approach her, do not let go of the leash, stroke her, give her a little standing, and then, in a low but firm voice, command: "Forward!" - and loosen the leash. If the dog was not on a leash, then during the first pillars be sure to fasten it. Leash or cord can be left only after the pug has learned how to properly find the game and clearly perform racks and podvodki with the final lezhka after raising the game on the wing.
If your dog after the stand at the command "forward" too briskly rushed after the game, pull it. And it may happen that she makes a stand, but she will not want to leave it. Then try to show her that you are rushing to the game, but do not go ahead. Or pull the leash, just pulling back the dog, and then, together with the "forward" command immediately loosen it.
Transition from a rack to a liner - one of the hardest moments of the training, and here, as in similar situations and with other dogs, you can resort to help already. an experienced policeman. One or two lessons with a good "teacher" is usually enough. Then everything will depend on how often you will go out on the pull and hunt with the dog. Try to diversify the places of your hikes and game. In the beginning, it is useful to walk with a good shooting comrade, so that he shoots, and you carefully followed the behavior of the dog and, if necessary, corrected it.
You can also drag a paddling along a poultry bird, using a quail with clipped feathers for this. Cut the feathers (preferably four on each side) so that the bird can make short flights. In order not to lose it, it is necessary to tie a long thread, several meters long, with a red patch on the end to the legs.
Release the quail in a field with a low grass and, noticing the place where it sits, let the shuttle go to the dog against the wind. Give her a bar, then after a while, let her pick up the quail on the wing. Then repeat all over again, but already on the displaced bird. Having become acquainted in more detail with the methods of coaching the cops, you will find that in different books there are sometimes different advice.
For example, some hunters during the development of the team "lie" after lifting the birds offer to use the whip, others do not advise taking it for exits to the pull. You must solve this problem yourself. And, of course, a tender dog, touchy can not even be lashed with a whip. A stubborn dog, with a "good nervous system", can be punished, but again, as a last resort.
Not rated In this article, we want to talk about a breed of dogs like the German one. Everyone knows about the existence of hunting breeds, but why are they called "cops"?
Pugging dogs
From time immemorial, in many cases, a person was helped by a dog. German pug refers to a group of hunting dogs used for catching feathered game. Where did the term "cops" come from? This is the name of those animals that lie before the found bird. Dogs at first look for prey with a flair, stops in front of her in the bar, and then, at the command of the hunter, rushing headlong forwards to frighten her away at the shot. The dogs shot by the bird are searched and brought to the owner. As a result of careful selection and training, the stand became a hereditary phenomenon in such dogs.
Pegging dogs are very common. In the classification of FCI, they occupy the entire 7 group, which, in turn, is divided into island and continental animals. In this article, we want to talk about such continental dogs as the German wrestling drathaar, short-haired kurtshaar, long-haired legged. All of them have many similar features, but at the same time they are different breeds.
German Shorthair: the history of the breed
The German short-haired patting was obtained as a result of breeding already in the late nineteenth century in Germany. She was the most adapted to hunting in this country. For selection, English pointer, several types of short-haired pug and old German bird species were used.
As a result, a German policeman with a good complaisant character was received, a non-spiteful and non-aggressive, while easily trained. Such valuable qualities were combined in one animal. But for traditional German dogs was characterized by heaviness and slowness, but these shortcomings were completely abolished in the new breed, which gained incredible popularity.
Breed description
German short-haired pimps are also called kurtshaar. This is a very energetic strong dog with an excellent physique. It is quite suitable for hunting different game and even fox and hare. Representatives of such a breed as the German short-haired patrolling kurtshaar, very intelligent dogs, they are easy to train on the animals or game that interests you. Having shown a little patience, you will get a fine dog. The obedient and well-balanced animal is strongly attached to the master. It loves to play with children. In the dog there is absolutely no aggression. But it needs training and must be loaded. It is easy to keep at home. 
German short-haired peevish (photo is given in the article) is always energetic, the dog rushes that there are forces, but it has good watchdog skills. Of course, the dog will not bite, but bark loudly - by all means.
Color of animals
German kurtzhaar (photo is shown in the article) can have the following color: coffee or coffee-piebald, with crab, graying, white with coffee stains, black with marks of the same shades. Usually the head of a dog is milk-coffee color. Perhaps the presence of pale yellow marks.
The character of the Kurzhaar
German pug requires constant loads, otherwise it can affect behavior. Representatives of this breed are prone to domination and need a master with a strong willed character who can establish their own leadership in the relationship. In a person who is unable to do this, a dog can turn into an uncontrollable animal.
Kurzhaar is a very intelligent animal. And the combination of unbridled energy and mind obliges the dog to be always engaged not only physically, but also mentally. Learning the simplest commands brings the animal pleasure, as well as physical training. 
A dog that grew up in a house with other domestic pets, gets on well with them in adulthood, but because of the hunting instincts small animals can be considered dogs as fun or as an object of hunting.
The breed of German german dogs (kurtshaar) is distinguished by the fact that its representatives very badly tolerate loneliness. In no case should you leave the animal alone for long. Kurzhaar is one of the very noisy breeds. It is for this reason, from an early age, pets should be trained to when to bark, and when not.
Care for Kurzhaar
German doping can live in any climate. But do not forget about the necessary for her workloads. The animal loves society very much, but it is necessary to look after its playing with children, because an overly active animal can knock the child off its feet. Unlike many sports breeds, kurtshaar rarely gets sick. It can be safely said that kurtshaar is a super breed. Animals are well involved in sports competitions. They can not only run, but also jump well.
Dogs have a water-repellent coat that does not get dirty. Therefore, the breed requires minimal maintenance. But nevertheless periodically it is necessary to comb the hair. Despite the fact that the breed is short-haired, dogs strongly molt.
Drathaar: the history of the breed
The German wrestling drathaar is currently one of the most popular hunting breeds in the world, including its homeland in Germany. Such universal love is quite understandable, since the dog is universal. It can work not only in the field, but also in the forest, on the water, while simultaneously being an excellent companion. It's a beautiful dog. 
The German pugilist drathaar was bred in the early twentieth century in Germany. For its selection, the already existing breeds of cops were used. Initially, the founders of the new species wanted to get a well-built animal, suitable for a variety of types of hunting.
Years of hard work led to this goal, and now the German german breed (drakhtaar) is one of the best. The dog works well on the trail, raises game, confidently makes a stand, works on the water, in the forest and on the field, brings prey.
Drathaar: a description of the breed
The German coarse-wooled coarse draathaar is very clever and extremely active, but at the same time endlessly devoted to the owner. Such a dog always has to do something, especially when she is working, and she can help him in this. Idleness and lack of loads can make the dog uncontrollable, therefore it is very important to involve him in active pursuits. very energetic, but at the same time slightly irritable, they mature by the age of two.
Dogs begin to bark excessively if worried or bored. In addition, the animal tends to experience the fear of separation from the owner, and therefore does not like to be alone for more than a few hours. If you rarely go home at work, then such an animal will not suit you. 
German woolly coarse - a difficult breed in training. As a rule, a puppy needs to train intensively for a couple of months. Animals of this breed are strongly attached to the owner and at the same time can show jealousy. Drathaar can be an excellent watchman and a pretty good defender. But for families with kids, such a dog is not the best option, although with the older children, the animals get on well. Drathaars usually dominate the house over other animals, but at the same time get along well with them. They are excellent companions for hunting. The dog has the finest scent, allowing her to search for prey, indicating her location, and bring it to her master. Drathaars are energetic and enduring, they are good for hunting not only on the ground, but also on the water.
The wool of dogs of this breed is short, but very tough. Color may be different: brown or black with gray, with spots and marks on the chest. Drathaar is a dry, strong animal, with well developed musculature. The peculiarity of its structure is clearly expressed eyebrows, mustaches and beard. Eyes in dogs are usually brown, and in young individuals can be yellow, but with age they darken. The height of the male is 68 centimeters.
Animal care
It is not difficult to take care of drathaar. It is worth highlight a couple of important points. During the moult period, wool must be plucked and combed a couple of times a week. If necessary, the dog needs to be bathed using a special shampoo. You need to look after your eyes, claws and teeth.
Drathaar is pleased if the hosts are eager to make his life active and spend a lot of time with him on the street. Ideal option is the house next to a lake or other pond.
Дратхаары live on the average from 12 to 25 years. They are very hardy and strong. But nevertheless are susceptible to such diseases as dysplasia, otitis media. However, do not be afraid of this. With good care and proper nutrition, the risk is minimized. 
Feed dogs can be prepared feeds and home-made products. It is believed that dry food has a number of advantages. For example, a person does not know exactly how to organize a balanced diet for his pet, and in the ready forage everything is already selected in the right proportions. In addition, the use of such food makes it possible to avoid infection of the pet with all sorts of infectious diseases. In the case when the owner wants to feed the animal with home-made food, it is good to use porridges with meat products, vegetables and dairy products. Puppies need to be fed in small portions, but an adult dog needs two feedings per day.
Langhaar: the history of the breed
German long-haired patting appeared as a result of crossing dra'haara, kurtzhaar and water spaniel. In addition, representatives of this breed can also find the blood of gordons and German quail dogs. Back in the 10th and 11th centuries, a quail was known to people, which looks very much like a modern langhaar. Currently, the dogs of this breed are distinguished by excellent hunting data. They can be used to catch any game.
Character of the animal
Good-natured Langhaaras are not only wonderful hunters, but also great companions. Since the animal needs regular loads, it enjoys participating in team games with pleasure, as well as having fun with children. German paddling is used for any kind of hunting, because it has an excellent nose. Once it was used for hawk and falconry. Ligature, swamps and impenetrable swamps to such a dog are not terrible. In the character of the animal there is persistence within reasonable limits, through which it traces the prey to the end. As a result, the dog certainly brings prey to his master. Such an amazing quality is appreciated by hunters all over the world. It is for this reason that the langhaar is so popular today, when hunting is simply entertainment, not a means of earning food. And to this day the dog has not lost its primitive skills, but at the same time she is an affectionate pet with a remarkable mind. 
Langhaar has a good character. He is endlessly devoted to his family. Interesting is the fact that a dog of this breed does not become attached to one person, but loves absolutely all members of the family. The kindness of such dogs is transmitted from generation to generation, despite the fact that attempts have been made to slightly exaggerate the character. There is absolutely no aggression in character in Langhaar. He can hunt his anger to achieve prey, but it does not apply to the owners in any case.
The dog is very sociable, she willingly gets acquainted with new people and animals. But if the owners do not give her enough attention, then she can become jealous, because she also needs a portion of affection and warmth. An animal likes to frolic in the air with a ball and children, whom he loves very much. The pet needs an active host who will walk her regularly and engage with him, especially if the dog lives in an apartment. By the way, even in urban life, animals adapt very quickly.
Langhaar: description of the breed
For langhaar, wool is very important. It is quite thick and protects the dog from cold, heat and moisture, which makes the dog hardy to hunt. Dogs reach at the withers of 69 centimeters. And the weight can vary from 25 to 35 kilograms (weight depends on sex). Since the dog has a decent weight, then its diet should be carefully thought through. It is necessary to closely monitor the condition of her bone and muscle system. The muscles of the animal are dry, elastic and very quickly develop. And bones need to consume extra calcium, which must be contained in food.
The head of the animal has an elongated shape with hanging ears. Eyes are arranged symmetrically, the tail is set high and has a straight form. The photo of the German dive clearly demonstrates the strength and beauty of the breed. Langhaar is a wonderful pet who can become not only a guard of the whole family, but also a reliable friend.
Features of the breed
Dogs of this breed are few in the whole world and are rare, and therefore are not accessible to irresponsible breeders. They do not have any genetic diseases. Sometimes only problems with the ears may arise, but this can be very easily avoided by regularly cleaning them. Langhaars are very easy to train and are a universal breed. They are kind and affectionate. They treat their family with special devotion. But to outsiders express a lack of confidence, and therefore they are good at coping with the role of guard and guard.
Lenghaar care
For Langhaar it is undesirable to live in an apartment, he needs space. The dog's coat is long enough, so care is needed. It should be regularly combed with a large crest, special attention, paying attention to the breasts and paws.
Advantages of all German
For a long history of mankind, the requirements for dogs that are close to people have changed. This also applies to hunting breeds. As a result of selection, dozens of various highly specialized breeds were obtained. German pug-mongers are of continental species and are used for game hunting. Their main task is to find prey hidden in the grass, thickets and force it to fly under the shot of its master. Very often, the same dog searches for and brings the bird after the shot. In addition, sometimes the dug-outs are trained to work in reeds when planned 
German wrestlers (kurtshaar, drathaar, langhaar) are the most popular breeds of hunting breeds, differing not only in good professional qualities, but also in excellent and kind disposition, for which such dogs are valued. After all, hunting has long ceased to be a means of survival, and in the loyal friend, the qualities of the companion are also valued. In addition, the balanced nature of German wrestlers makes it possible to use them during hunting in harsh conditions, for example, in swamp bogs where it is difficult to find prey, and the dog needs obedience, the ability to spend power and time.
An interesting fact is that in Western Europe German douches are used not only for their direct purpose, but also for hunting animals, although they are initially supposed to work only with game. This once again proves the fact that in the modern world, dogs need much more qualities than they once did. If there was a definite task when breeding a breed - to get a strong and hardy dog that copes well with hunting for birds, now all the same animal should be a good and devoted friend for man, a defender and a watchman. Such qualities are fully enjoyed by the German police. Of course, between Langhaar, Kurtzhaar and Drathaar there are certain, but insignificant differences, and yet they all deserve the well-deserved love and popularity among dog lovers. At the same time, breeders especially breed the Langhaar, whose ancestors, as we have already mentioned, are kurtshaar and drahaar. The fact is that it is the Langhaaras that are considered the most universal animals. And this is due to the fact that they work well in almost all conditions, even the most complex ones. But at the same time they are incredibly kind and devoted to the whole family, and not to one person, which is very important. And in terms of diseases, the breed is the least capricious. Such a wonderful pet is simply impossible not to love.
All breeds of this species of animals are called "dug-dogs", which are used for hunting game birds. Among their relatives, they stand out with a sharp nose, agility, lightning speed and the ability to point out the prey to a specific stand.
The dog is extremely athletic and clever, equally comfortable in the role of hunter and pet. It needs a constant learning process, whether it's the science of good manners or the techniques of baiting and detection.
Training dogs
The so-called "room" training of dogs of these breeds begins with a 2-month-old age. In a year they should understand and implement such commands:
- knowledge of your place and return to it in necessary cases;
- at the command "To walk" the dog is obliged to leave the house;
- loyal to the leash;
- on the command "Near" to go level with the specified leg without a leash;
- understand the meaning of the whistle;
- sensible perception and execution by the dog's dog-team "Lying Down";
- an offering of the said object (future game);
- mastering the "Forward", "Can not", "Quiet" and "Take" commands.
The names of the dogs must be short and sonorous, easy to remember and pronounce. Very popular in this case are the names of the ancient gods, especially those that consist of a maximum of two syllables.
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After the home stage of training, it is time to study in wet conditions, in fields or forests. The task of the trainer is to teach the cop to adequately behave in natural conditions and to develop her search. The effectiveness of the dog's work depends on her good instinct, the speed of detection of game, the work of the upper instinct and against the wind, as well as the ability to seek out the shuttle with the correct parallels. Very often hunters, without knowing it themselves, reduce the natural abilities of the dog dogs in favor of their compliance with standards.
Hunting with a dog
This event is considered to be the most exciting kind of hunting sport. In order for a dog to show a beautiful and active activity in natural conditions, it is necessary to properly train, train and adapt to long-term loads. When choosing your patronage from the representatives of several breeds, be sure to consider in what area you will be hunting, the climate and the species of game. Very highly valued pose of a dumb dog, indicating the proximity of production. Experienced hunters call it a "stand" and do not represent without it the process of baiting the game. The rack must be firm, confident and without going forward on its own initiative. One of the most necessary conditions for productive hunting with a stubborn is its correct setting, allowing it to feel relaxed, listen and perform commands, and show its own initiative.
Breeds of hound hunting dogs
Each kind of hunting dogs has its own, innate style of behavior in the conditions of baiting. It must be encouraged and developed, not adjusted to itself. Most hunters appreciate the legged flair, speed, manner of searching, while forgetting about the style. The most common types of dogs used for hunting are:
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