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The other breeds trained at Paris school
The Labrador Retriever
They are descendants of the St John dogs that sailors brought from Newfoundland. In about 1850, the English, avid hunters that they are, chose them because of their excellent retrieving qualities, particularly in water. At the beginning of the twentieth century, after some cross-breeding with hunting dogs, the breed was well established.
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Above all the Labrador is a hunting dog, solid, versatile and attached to his master. He has a very good character, is gentle and likes to work and please.
Of medium size, he adores water and swimming is good for his stability. He is gentle with his family and does not like to be left alone. He shows a lot of patience with children and under no circumstances should he be trained as a guard dog.
He is a strong, sturdy dog; compact but not heavy, with a short couple. The tail has a wide base and is of medium length. It ends in a point and is carried straight, as an extension of the back. It should never curl back upon itself. |
 The coat is either black, yellow or chocolate coloured. The yellow ranges from off white to rust. The hair is short and dense and not wavy. There is no fringe. The undercoat is weather-resistant. He has a large head with a broad back skull and the stop is moderately marked. The ears are medium-sized and drooping and are attached posteriorly.
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- Classification : group 8 (Gun Dog - UK, Sporting Dog - USA)
- Size : Male: 56 - 57 cm , femelle: 54 - 56 cm
The Golden Retriever
The breed was created by Lord Tweemouth. He is said to have used, amongst others, a red Setter, a black Retriever and a Tweed Water Spaniel. Not everyone agrees with this version, though. Some believe the breed originated from 8 Russian trackers which the Lord bought after having admired them in a circus.
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The Golden Retriever is a hunting dog, sturdy, versatile and attached to his master. He is very patient with children, gentle, calm, well-balanced and loves working and pleasing. He is a family dog and does not like to be left alone or be put in a kennel. He loves water and swimming is good for him.
He is of medium size and well proportioned. His body, which fits into a rectangle, is well-balanced with a medium-sized, strong neck. His chest is low. He has a wide skull with a marked stop. The nose is black. The brown eyes are set well apart. The ears are attached at the level of the eyes and are medium-sized. He has a dense coat, wavy but not curly, with definite feathering. His feathered tail is carried as an extension of his body. The accepted colour ranges from off-white to rusty orange. Some white hair on the chest is also permitted.
- Classification : group 8 (Gun dogs - UK, Sporting Dogs - USA)
- Size : Male: 56 - 61cm, female: 51 - 56cm
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The flat-coated Retriever
This breed is known since the middle of the nineteenth century. It is a mix of Irish Setters, Newfoundlands and Pointers. Breeders then cross bred them with Labradors. The Flat-coated Retriever was used as a hunter during World War I.
The breed specializes in retrieving shot or hurt game. He is a bright, active and happy sporting dog.
He has a short body and a low chest. He has an elegant, long head with a narrow, rather straight skull. The stop is only lightly marked. The eyes are either dark brown or hazel.
The small ears are attached close to the head. The coat is either black or brown in colour, dense and fine. The hair is flat-lying with well-feathered limbs and tail. The latter is short and straight and waving, with no curl and it is never raised above the level of the back. His well proportioned build gives him an elegant, effortless look.
He is close to his master and his family and does not like to be separated from them. He is well-balanced, sociable and loves working. He adores hunting and water, but he also makes a perfect pet. He cannot be used as a guard dog.
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- Classification : group 8 (Gun Dog - UK, Sporting Dog - USA).
- Size : Female: 56 - 59cm, male: 58 - 61cm
The swiss Shepherd
In the nineteenth century some German Shepherd litters had white puppies. As the 1933 breed standard excluded this colouring, the ugly ducklings were all put down. However, fans from other countries bought some of them and took them back to breed. The White German Shepherd is recognized as a breed in the USA and in Canada, but not in Germany. Austria and Holland recognized the breed in 1999. The International Cynological Federation (ICF) gave a temporary recognition to the White Swiss Shepherd in the 1st January, 2003. Thus the official name for the White American Shepherd, the American Shepherd or the White Shepherd is the White Swiss Shepherd.
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The White Shepherd looks much like the German Shepherd of the thirties, stockier and heavier than the one we know today. In comparison to his ancestor, his back is straight and the rump does not recede. There are 2 types: long hair and short hair. His thick tail is long and drooping at rest.
He has a gentle nature, is close to his masters and gets on well with children. He is at the service of man, in search and rescue and as a guide dog. He also makes an excellent guard dog, his bark carries well and he is not timid.
- Classification : group 1 (Pastoral - UK, Herding-USA)
- Size : Female: 55 - 60 cm, male: 60 - 65 cm.
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The German Shepherd
At the beginning of the twentieth century, von Stephanitz, a German cavalry captain, saw some herding dogs and decided to breed a working dog that would combine three characteristics: tracking, obedience and courage. The German club has been rigorously selective in order to breed the present dog.
It is above all a working dog, built like a trotter for mobility and endurance. He should be alert, sociable, with a stable, well-balanced character. As he is apt to work for his master, he is the dog of choice as a guard dog for the police, the army and the customs services, and in searching for drugs and explosives. He is an outstanding guide dog and excels in search work (avalanches, other catastrophes). But he is also a faithful companion dog and a pleasant playmate for children.
His body is longer than tall and very muscular. His chiseled head is in proportion with his body. The ears are erect and pointed. The coat is black with coloured markings ranging from reddish brown, brown or yellow to grey. The hair is longer on the neck and limbs. The quality and length of hair determines the type: short-haired, coarse-haired or long-haired. His tail is long and bushy and is carried with a slight droop.
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- Classification : group 1 (Pastoral-UK, Herding-USA)
- Size : Female: 55 - 60 cm, male: 60 - 65 cm
The Border Collie
On pense que ses ancêtres étaient des chiens nordiques qui gardaient les troupeaux de rennes. Arrivés dans les îles Britanniques avec les Vikings, ils se seraient croisés avec des races bergères locales. Il doit son nom à la région vallonnée des Borders, frontière entre l'Angleterre et l'écosse, où la race s'est développée. Il reste spécialisé dans la garde des troupeaux, pour laquelle il est employé depuis le 18ème siècle. Il est arrivé en France en 1970.
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C'est un chien vigoureux, tenace, travailleur et très docile. Très dévoué à son maître, il est réceptif à l'éducation car attentif et intelligent. Il est réservé envers les étrangers mais ni craintif ni agressif.
Le crâne est large, le museau court avec un stop bien marqué. Les oreilles sont droites ou semi dressées. Le corps est bien proportionné, athlétique avec une encolure forte. La queue, longue, attachée bas est un peu relevée. La robe est généralement pie (noir et blanc) mais toutes les couleurs sont admises sachant que le blanc ne doit pas dominer. Le poil mi long ou court est dense avec un sous poil doux.
- Classification : groupe 1 (chiens de berger et de bouvier sauf chiens de bouvier suisses)
- Size : 50 à 55 cm pour le mâle et 47 à 52 cm pour la femelle.
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Its country of origin is France. It has a long history and in the Middle Ages was known as the "water dog" in Europe. In the seventeenth century it was used to hunt ducks and swans. But by the end of the nineteenth century it nearly died out because of the strong competition from English breeds. This is not just any old dog! He is said to be the ancestor of the long- or curly-haired dogs like the Poodle and the Bichon, and the cousin of the Briard.
He is a medium-sized round dog with a round head, a round skull, a round croup, round feet, etc. Characteristically he has a long woolly coat, wavy to curly, which forms locks. The head hair is worn longer, covering his eyes. The square muzzle has a thick moustache. His fur requires frequent brushing to avoid knot formation and he should be clipped annually. The colour is either solid black, grey, brown, fawn, sand or white, or multi-coloured. The tail has a low base and is carried slightly raised with a hook at the end.
He has a lively nature and a well-balanced temperament. He is bold but not aggressive, gentle but not weak. He swims very well and his fur protects him from the cold. |
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- Classification : group 8 (Gun Dog - UK, Sporting Dog - USA)
- Size : Female: 53 cm, male: 58 cm<
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