Ca de Bou

History of the Ca de Bo breed

The history of the Ca de Bo breed begins in the Mediterranean. In the old days, it was a center for the exchange of cultural, scientific, material values, knowledge. The same goes for the distribution of domestic animals, including dogs.

Thus, the dog was very popular. He was appreciated for the chic exterior performance. Of particular honor was a large, strong head and a powerful jaw.

From Spain, together with King Jacob I, the four-legged came to the Balearic Islands. He participated in many battles and battles. After the British took over these territories in the 17th century, the breed underwent a series of mixes with the locals and changed its appearance. In the 19th century, it began to be used for bullfighting.

Description of Ca de Bo

The four-legged exterior inspires respect. It blows from him with force, self-sufficiency. Despite the fact that visually he seems very large, his height is not high - no more than 58 cm. The body is characterized by a very clearly defined, well-developed musculature. The neck is wide. The back is strong, athletic. The tail is thick at the base. To the tip he is narrowing.

The weight of the caudate depending on the gender is from 30 to 38 kg.

The muzzle corresponds to the head in a ratio of 1: 3. On it are not high ears-roses. In the area of ​​the cartilage, they bend back a little, and then hang down. In a calm mood, their tip falls below eye level. The nose has clear, wide nostrils. The upper lip hangs over the lower.

Comfortable to care for is wool. She is rude, short. It is characterized by brindle, fawn colors. The presence of a mask on the face, spots on the chest, legs is acceptable.

Character of Ca de Bo

By his liking, this four-legged friendly, calm. He very much loves his master, but calmly suffers his absence. You can not worry if you leave the dog alone at home. By the way, he also treats the whole family very warmly and considers everyone equal.

By himself, he is very smart, quick-witted. Also, the pet easily finds a common language with people and other animals.

The character of the Ca de Bo is characterized by excellent security qualities. However, he will not rush to the first comer, only if there is a real threat to life.

Ca de Bo content

If you want your pet to always look presentable, take care of the proper care of him. The content of the Ca-de-bo should preferably be carried out in a place in which it will not be crowded. In order for him to fully realize his potential, do not neglect frequent, active, long walks. When the owners forget about it, the dog begins to feel sad and feel unnecessary.

Bathing should not be frequent, especially since the color of the coat and its structure contribute to this. A few bath procedures per year and periodic combing are enough.

The habitual rituals should be for you brushing your teeth, ears, washing your eyes. Do not forget about cutting the claws, as not all four-legged ones grind in a natural way.

What to feed the Ca de Bo?

The choice of a model for building a diet lies on the shoulders of the owner. Only he has the right to choose and decide what will be better for his pet. Of course, in accordance with the needs of the breed, the advice of the breeder, veterinarians. There are two ways to feed the Ca de Bo:

Dry feed;

Natural products.

In the first case, choose high-end products, without any dyes, preservatives. Such a diet will be optimally balanced in terms of food, micro and macro elements. You will not need to worry about adding any supplements or vitamins to the menu. Everything will already be done for you and for you.

The natural diet is mainly chosen by people who have the opportunity to spend more time preparing food for the dog. This is more laborious, but, as a rule, pets perceive such food much better.

Training Ca de Bo

The most important thing is to start training Ca-de-bo in time. It is impossible to name the ideal time for this. Optimal - from the first minutes of a new family member's stay in your home.

A huge influence on the entire subsequent learning process is provided by how you put yourself in the eyes of the animal. He must feel your strength, authority. Only in this case will he understand that you can be trusted, and you also need to listen.

First of all, resort to the socialization of the puppy. He should be able to communicate with other tailed, strangers, not be afraid of sharp, loud sounds, etc. To do this, during the first walks, take the baby to crowded places.

Then you can start basic training (commands such as "Sit", "Lie", "Fu", "To me", etc.). After it, either on your own, or with the help of a professional dog handler, proceed to instill work skills.