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Le Gos d'Atura,
ou Berger Catalan, est une race de chien originaire des
Pyrénées catalanes, et qui s'est vite développée dans les zones
pastorales catalanes grâce la conduite de troupeaux, sa fonction
habituelle. D'après des éleveurs, il est parfait pour cette
fonction en raison de sa grande obéissance au berger, mais aussi
du fait qu'il sait se montrer capable d'initiatives pour diriger
correctement le troupeau. Il peut également être utilisé pour
des missions de garde en raison de sa grande bravoure et de son
courage, ou encore en tant que chien de companie, pour son
intelligence et sa fidélité à ses maîtres.
The history of
Catalan Shepherd is so old that it goes back to the time of the
Romans, when they conquered the Iberian Peninsula and came
accompanied with two dogs used for the defense of quarters,
flocks or attack and another, lighter one that was used to
confront the cattle and from them came the Catalan Shepherd.
In the Book of Origins Spanish (L.O.E.) written in 1914 the name
appears of "Piar" which was similar to what we refer today as
Gos D´Atura Catalá. It was in 1923 at the exhibition the
International of Barcelona when it appears. "Milan", is the dog
that we consider the clear predecessor of the modern Gos D Atura
Catalá. It is in 1926 when "Milan" gains the first record of the
history of the breed. In June of 1929 the 7th Canine Exhibition
of Barcelona is celebrated, in which 7 "Gossos d'Atura" are
registered. "Tac" and "Irises" were both exemplary and the first
standard was written up, in that same year of 1929. The father
of "Tac" was "Milan". The Gos d'Atura Català lived on farms in
Catalonia for centuries, driving livestock and warning the
household of the approach of strangers. However, during the
1950’s and 1960’s, with the demographic movement of the
population from the countryside to towns, many farms closed and
the Gos d'Atura saw its numbers dramatically reduced. It wasn't
until the beginning of the 1970's that the recovery process
began to take place. Adult dogs and puppies were bought from the
remaining shepherds who worked with purebred dogs and who
followed the bloodlines. The genetic inheritance of these dogs
is present in many of the modern pedigrees of this breed. The
Gos d'Atura is one of the few breeds that have remained faithful
to its origins and are not being bred for physical appearance
alone or on personal whims. Because of this true form to
function breeding, a dog from the beginning of the 20th Century
could be shown at a present day Dog Show and would look the same
as those born recently.
Utilization: Sheepdog, guardian and companion dog. The care and
driving of the flocks it is what is the true calling of the
breed, because it not only does what the shepherd commands, but
can, in many cases, make its own decisions about the direction
of the flock. They have a natural instinct to the flocks. By
their great bravery and worth, they can also be used in guarding
and monitoring. By its size, hair coat, intelligence and great
loyalty to its owners, can be an excellent companion dog.
General aspect and Character Description. A very dignified dog,
active and intelligent, with a gallant expression. Hardy and
pleasant character, really devoted to whatever is entrusted to
him, wary of strangers, which at times makes them seem
unsociable. They are very vigilant, very resistant to heat, cold
and all weather. They can survive on a small amount of
maintenance and support and can work long hours in extreme
conditions. Size. Males should measure 47 to 55 cm. Females
should measure 45 to 53 cm. Proportions. Of well-balanced medium
proportion, medium size, with a beautiful coat, slightly longer
than high, approximately in proportion of 9 to 8.
Appearance
To look
Around, dark amber-colourful with black eye edges.
Ears
High incited, falling, triangular, and sharply to end.
Body
Strongly, something longer than high. Short neck. Broad udder
fund. Curved ribben. Straight back. Powerful, something tending
croupe.
Body parts
Powerful. Oval feet. Black nails and foot soles.
Tail
Layer incited. Long or briefly (maximum length 10 cm.). In rest
hanging, with a bowed end. Near hairy. Some varieties are by
nature tailless.
Fleece
Long, and harsh. Dense underfleece. Well developed barb, snor
and eyebrows. Moults in two times: firstly it her on the for
hand and then on the
behind hand.
Colour
The colour is formed by a combination several at: fawn to dark
sable and light to dark grey. The basis colours are: colour
nuances of fauve, sand and grey.
Their coat is long and either flat or slightly wavy, and can be
from . There is also a shorthaired version of this breed, but is
nearly extinct
Weight
Catalan Sheepdogs range in size from 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm)
in height and 45 to 60 lb (20 to 27 kg) in weight for males,
with females being smaller.
Temperament
They are apparently so clever that they guard sheep without
needing the instructions of the farmer.
Health
Catalan Sheepdogs are prone to hip dysplasia. Their average life
span is 12 to 14 years.
Use
This breed is used for herding and even as a companion
Trivia
Cobi- the Mascot of the 1992 Olympics was said to be a Catalan
sheepdog. |
