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Other names Perro pastor altoaragonés Similar Carea Castellano Manchego, Kumaon Mastiff, Cumberland Sheepdog, Magellan sheep dog, Carea Leonés | ||
Camada can de chira 2011
The Can de Chira in a native dog breed of High Aragon, Aragon, Spain, is also known as perro pastor altoaragonés, is almost extinct and currently works for recovery.
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Camada can de chira 2011
Origin
Since the late 19th century it imposes the use of shepherd dogs for herd management of the Pyrenees. Some of these shepherds were consistent with the type now called Can de Chira, as confirmed by photographs of early 20th century. Can de Chira, in Aragonese, literally it means dog for turn or return the cattle.
Features
Utility
They have good character, are faithful and submissive to its owner, good workers, obedient, disciplined and show great interest in the cattle from few weeks of life. Today they are appreciated for the work with herds of cattle and sheep. Farmers in the Huescan Pyrenees recognize it and remember it as a kind of shepherd dog common a few decades ago, but very scarce today. Given its intelligence and loyalty, also used as a pet.
Situation
This Aragonese breed through a very critical situation, due to the advanced age of the highest quality specymens and at its dispersion, which hinders the purity matings. Currently it is working for its recovery, as of the end of 2011 it has located about 50 specymens, with which began with just half a dozen.
Recovery
For the recovery of the breed are using various ways, on the one hand the control of specymens and its heats, making scheduled and quality litters, on the other hand are locating new specymens thanks to the popular collaboration, and finally the social networks are playing a crucial role to communicate, find and coordinate specymens of Can de Chira.