Pachon Navarro
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The Pachon Navarro is a Spanish hunting dog (also known as: Old Spanish Pointer; Perdiguero Navarro; Navarro Pointer; and, Pachon De Victoria), has the unusual feature of a split or double nose. It is believed that this unusual nose gives this dog extra sensitivity to smells, a primary reason it was chosen as a hunting dog.
In two photographs, of what has been called the Double-nosed Andean tiger hound
, which were widely published in 2006 and 2007, there are two Andean
dogs that are believed to be remotely descended from the Pachon Navarro and who bear an unusual "double nose". It appears to be a normal dog's nose, but with the nostrils separated by a band of skin and fur dividing the nose all the way to the dog's upper lip. In photographs at a Pachon Navarro website, the split nose is much less conspicuous than it is on the Andean dogs.
s. The head and large patches on the coat are generally solid-colored.
With a broad head, the dog is a substantial animal, around 27-33 kilograms and 48-57 centimeters tall. The ears are long.
, Europe's major kennel club
, does not recognize the Pachon Navarro at this time.
The Pachon Navarro is thought to have descended from the Talbot hound
and other hounds, originating in the 12th century.
The breed is believed to have reached its apex of popularity among Spanish nobility of the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming nearly extinct after the Spanish Civil War
. A few enthusiasts scoured the country and have re-established breeding stock.
The Double-nosed Andean tiger hound
found in South America is presumed to be descended from Pancho Navarro dogs brought by the Spanish Conquistador
s in the 16th century.
In two photographs, of what has been called the Double-nosed Andean tiger hound
Double-nosed Andean tiger hound
The Double-nosed Andean tiger hound is a rare breed of hound that has been seen in Bolivia. Many people believe the double nose increases their scent discrimination abilities; however, there is no research to indicate whether the double nose is a benefit or a hindrance.The "double nose" appears...
, which were widely published in 2006 and 2007, there are two Andean
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
dogs that are believed to be remotely descended from the Pachon Navarro and who bear an unusual "double nose". It appears to be a normal dog's nose, but with the nostrils separated by a band of skin and fur dividing the nose all the way to the dog's upper lip. In photographs at a Pachon Navarro website, the split nose is much less conspicuous than it is on the Andean dogs.
Description
The modern Pachon Navarro is a braque-type hunting dog which points game. It has short hair that may be liver and white, or orange and white, commonly ticked like the coat of most German Shorthaired PointerGerman Shorthaired Pointer
The German shorthaired pointer is a breed of dog developed in the 19th century in Germany for hunting.The breed is streamlined yet powerful with strong legs that make it able to move rapidly and turn quickly. It has moderately long floppy ears set high on the head. Its muzzle is long, broad, and...
s. The head and large patches on the coat are generally solid-colored.
With a broad head, the dog is a substantial animal, around 27-33 kilograms and 48-57 centimeters tall. The ears are long.
History
The Fédération Cynologique InternationaleFédération Cynologique Internationale
Fédération Cynologique Internationale is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used.Its goals are described in Article 2 of their regulations:...
, Europe's major kennel club
Kennel club
A kennel club is an organization for canine affairs that concerns itself with the breeding, showing and promotion of more than one breed of dog...
, does not recognize the Pachon Navarro at this time.
The Pachon Navarro is thought to have descended from the Talbot hound
Talbot (dog)
The talbot was a white hunting dog which is now extinct because of its lack of purpose and need for constant care, but it has been credited with being an ancestor of the modern beagle and bloodhound...
and other hounds, originating in the 12th century.
The breed is believed to have reached its apex of popularity among Spanish nobility of the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming nearly extinct after the Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil WarAlso known as The Crusade among Nationalists, the Fourth Carlist War among Carlists, and The Rebellion or Uprising among Republicans. was a major conflict fought in Spain from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939...
. A few enthusiasts scoured the country and have re-established breeding stock.
The Double-nosed Andean tiger hound
Double-nosed Andean tiger hound
The Double-nosed Andean tiger hound is a rare breed of hound that has been seen in Bolivia. Many people believe the double nose increases their scent discrimination abilities; however, there is no research to indicate whether the double nose is a benefit or a hindrance.The "double nose" appears...
found in South America is presumed to be descended from Pancho Navarro dogs brought by the Spanish Conquistador
Conquistador
Conquistadors were Spanish soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas under the control of Spain in the 15th to 16th centuries, following Europe's discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1492...
s in the 16th century.
External links
- Pachón Navarro ~ Old Spanish Pointer (in Spanish)
- Perdiguero Navarro Continental Kennel Club
- Double-nosed dog not to be sniffed at BBC NewsBBC NewsBBC News is the department of the British Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online...
2007-09-10 - Unusual - Double Nose Andean Tiger Hound petloverstips.com 2007-09-10