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Chien Français Tricolore

The Chien français tricolore (FCI No.219) translated into English as the French Tricolour Hound, is a breed of dog of the scenthound dog type originating in France. The breed is used for hunting in packs.

Chien-gris

The Chien-gris aka Grey St. Louis Hound (Gris de S.Louis) was a breed of dog, now extinct, which originated in Medieval hunting times. Like the Bloodhound it was a scenthound, and formed part of the royal packs of France, which were composed, from about 1250 till 1470, exclusively of hounds of this type. According to King Charles IX of France, (1550–1574) they supposedly were introduced to France through Louis IX of France (i.e. King Louis IX, 1226–1270), who had encountered these hounds while a prisoner during the Crusades, and subsequently received some as a gift. Old writers on hunting liked to ascribe an ancient and remote origin to their hounds, and these were claimed to be originally from Tartary. They were large, and, even though they did not have such good noses, were preferred by the Kings to the St Huberts, which were said to be only of medium size.Jaques du Fouilloux, in the 16th century, says they were common, and describes them as ‘gris’ (grey) on the back with forequarters and legs tan or red, some having near black hair on the back. They were rough haired, and were ancestors of the modern French rough-coated Griffon breeds. However the rough coats were not mentioned by Charles IX or du Fouilloux, and it has been suggested they were acquired later through interbreeding with indigenous French hounds. They were headstrong, wide casting hounds, inclined to change or overshoot, but determined in their pursuit of a quarry to the death. However, by the nineteenth century, like the St Hubert, they had become virtually impossible to find, because of mixed breeding and the effect of the French Revolution on French hunting.George Turberville translated du Fouilloux’ book on hunting into English, and used the term ‘Dun hound’ to translate ‘Chien-gris’. We may presume he did not translate it literally as ‘grey-hound’ to avoid confusion. One finds the term ‘dun-hound’ in some subsequent writing in English, suggesting that the kind also existed in Britain, and it has been supposed that these ‘dun-hounds’ went into the make up of the Bloodhound, accounting for the ‘badgering’ of the hair in the saddles of some bloodhounds. However, Turberville did not make it very clear that his book was a translation, and it is highly possible that people mistakenly believed his work was about English hunting. Early references to the dun-hound may simply come from people relying, like Nicolas Cox, on Turberville, and it is quite possible that the dun hound was never a significant animal in British hunting.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua Listeni/t???w??w??/ (Spanish: chihuahueño) is the smallest breed of dog and is named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of sizes, head shapes, colors, and coat lengths.

Chilean Fox Terrier

The Chilean Fox Terrier, also known as Ratonero (rat hunter), Chilean Rat Terrier or Chilean Terrier, is the first Chilean dog breed of dog existing from 1870 and standardised in the late 1990s for international recognition. Its base is made up of the Fox Terrier of the mid 19th century and Native American dogs.

Chinese Chongqing Dog

The Chinese Chongqing Dog is a rare breed of dog native to the Chongqing city of China, somewhat like a bulldog-Thai ridgeback mix (not, however, descended from either of these) but with a distinct tail, color, and coat. In its early years, it was used for hunting wild boar and rabbits, but it’s now used in China to protect families and belongings. They are an ancient, natural breed said to have existed for 2,000 years since the time of the Han Dynasty in Ancient China. After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the breed’s numbers were greatly reduced, and only people in rural communities still kept it; the breed is still rare, even in China.

Chinese Crested Dog

The Chinese crested dog is a hairless breed of dog. Like most hairless dog breeds, the Chinese crested comes in two varieties, with and without fur, which are born in the same litter: the Powderpuff and the Hairless.

Chinese Imperial Dog

The Chinese Imperial Dog is a small breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. Kennel clubs originally classified the breed under the Shih Tzu, before recognizing the Imperial as a separate breed

Chinook

The Chinook is a rare breed of sled dog, developed in the state of New Hampshire during the early 20th century. The Chinook is New Hampshire’s official state dog.

Chippiparai

The Chippiparai is a sight hound breed of dog from the south of India. Thought to be a descendant of the Saluki, today it is found in the area around Periyar Lake. It is used primarily for hunting wild boar, deer and hare. It is also used for guarding the home. Bred by royal families in Chippiparai near Madurai district Tamil Nadu, it was kept as a symbol of royalty and dignity in tirunelveli and madurai rulers.

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow (sometimes simply Chow) is a dog breed originally from North China China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin: sōngshī quǎn 鬆獅犬), which means “Foo Dog”. The breed has also been called the Tang Quan, “Dog of the Tang Empire.” It is believed that the Chow Chow is one of the native dogs used as the model for the Chinese guardian lions, the traditional stone guardians found in front of Buddhist temples and palaces. It is one of the few ancient dog breeds still in existence in the world today.

Cierny Sery

The Cierny Sery has a thin, double, coat that was designed to not inhibit the dog’s working ability in any way. The texture is hard and dense. The undercoat is thick and profuse.Cierny Series appear in 3 types. Short Cierny Series have double coats. Long Cierny Series have double coats, with longer coats on ears, legs, and tails. Rough Cierny Series have a rough Coat, with a moustache and barb on his chops.The colour is usually black.

Cimarrón Uruguayo

The Cimarrón Uruguayo (Uruguayan Cimarron) is a breed of molosser dog type dog originating in Uruguay. The word cimarrón in Latin America is used to mean feral, referring to the breed’s history. Other names by which it is known in English are Cimarron, Cimarron Creole, Cimarron Dog, Maroon Dog, Cerro Largo Dog, Uruguayan Gaucho Dog, Perro Cimarron, possibly others. The breed is officially recognised in Uruguay and by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale with the name Cimarrón Uruguayo.
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Chien Français Tricolore

The Chien français tricolore (FCI No.219) translated into English as the French Tricolour Hound, is a breed of dog of the scenthound dog type

Chien-gris

The Chien-gris aka Grey St. Louis Hound (Gris de S.Louis) was a breed of dog, now extinct, which originated in Medieval hunting times. Like

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua Listeni/t???w??w??/ (Spanish: chihuahueño) is the smallest breed of dog and is named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in

Chilean Fox Terrier

The Chilean Fox Terrier, also known as Ratonero (rat hunter), Chilean Rat Terrier or Chilean Terrier, is the first Chilean dog breed of dog

Chinese Chongqing Dog

The Chinese Chongqing Dog is a rare breed of dog native to the Chongqing city of China, somewhat like a bulldog-Thai ridgeback mix (not,

Chinese Crested Dog

The Chinese crested dog is a hairless breed of dog. Like most hairless dog breeds, the Chinese crested comes in two varieties, with and

Chinese Imperial Dog

The Chinese Imperial Dog is a small breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. Kennel clubs originally classified the breed under

Chinook

The Chinook is a rare breed of sled dog, developed in the state of New Hampshire during the early 20th century. The Chinook is

Chippiparai

The Chippiparai is a sight hound breed of dog from the south of India. Thought to be a descendant of the Saluki, today it

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow (sometimes simply Chow) is a dog breed originally from North China China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin:

Cierny Sery

The Cierny Sery has a thin, double, coat that was designed to not inhibit the dog’s working ability in any way. The texture is

Cimarrón Uruguayo

The Cimarrón Uruguayo (Uruguayan Cimarron) is a breed of molosser dog type dog originating in Uruguay. The word cimarrón in Latin America is used to

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