All breeds of dogs come from the wolf, hence its scientific name Canis lupus and man's relationship with it goes back some fifteen centuries. In fact, the dog is the first animal that humans managed to domesticate and it significantly influenced the prehistoric lifestyle.
Thanks to dogs, humans could hunt while being protected by them. Hence the two main instincts of these animals are hunting and protection.
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The different breeds of dogs were defined according to their location, work they carried out and genetic crosses, studied in order to encourage the characteristics that the breeders wanted.
That is why there are many particular breeds with ancient origins that were defined until today, as is the case of the dog. Burgos retriever.
It is difficult to pin down the origins of a specific breed of dog and this is no different in the case of the Burgos retriever, what makes historical sense is that the retriever is a breed associated with high social class.
The term retriever derives from it being a pet used for hunting partridges. It is also called a partridge, although it is not common.
Its name does not define it geographically because during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries it was scattered throughout several cities in Spanish territory. Genetic and historical studies carried out place Castilla as the cradle of the breed.
These are the closest data that we have of the origin of this pet, since there are multiple documents of imprecise data that locate dogs with similar characteristics in Germany, England and France all the way to Spain.
The truth is that the breed did not take hold until the XNUMXth century, where there are already official documents and paintings by recognized authors where dogs with the characteristics of the retriever are portrayed.
Currently the breed has recovered from great setbacks that almost make it disappear, due to the action of unscrupulous breeders.
Since 1950 when it became quite popular until today, we can say that although this breed has been the victim of historical assumptions regarding its origin, the truth is that it is a hunting dog of extraordinary notoriety and is considered originally from Spain.
The function of hunting dogs before the appearance of firearms was fundamental and this activity was combined with falconry. Dogs had to have energy, discipline, instinct and speed.z to be effective, along with excellent self-control so as not to devour the prey before the master arrived.
Characteristics of the Burgos retriever
His ability to follow the trail is unmatched, accompanied by his characteristic bark. Even when the shotgun appeared, the breed remained linked to the nobility and was adopted as a sample dog belonging to the upper class.
Thanks to its history, this pet has well-defined physical characteristics. The general appearance is of a dog with a compact body and robust and developed legs. The head is strong, with a developed skull and a marked central groove and is supported by a powerful and broad neck.
The nose is dark brown, always moist and broad.
The lips are also drooping and the upper one completely covers the lower one which hides a scissor bite and some white, strong and healthy teeth with all premolars. The mucosa at the corner of the mouth is brown, unlike the palate, which is pink.
The retriever's eyes are almond-shaped, medium in size, and dark or hazelnut in color. It is characterized by having a sweet and sad look. The eyelids are thick and the lower one should be attached to the eyeball, being necessary to check them frequently to avoid infections.
The ears of this breed of dog are long, triangular and drooping. They reach the corner of the lip and have fine hairs They give a soft and squishy feeling. You can notice the veins, since they are very marked.
The males of the breed can measure between 62 and 67 cm. Females are slightly smaller with a height of 59 to 64 cm. The coat is usually dense, of medium thickness, smooth and short and the basic color is white speckled in liver making an uneven mixing effect.
The tail is thick and is usually cut to about half its length.
The attitude of the Burgos retriever is very characteristic of its breed. Despite being a pretty rustic dog, his demeanor is calm and balanced. He is docile, intelligent and of great obedience, this being the word that best defines him. Despite being an excellent pointer for hair and feather hunting, it has great ferocity with larger prey.
Care
The resistance capacity of this animal is really impressive. It can keep up for days and moves through the different slopes of the road without difficulty. Also it is very resistant to the weather.
The march is constant and it holds up very well the long days. However, despite its resistance, the necessary care of the breed cannot be ignored.
Thanks to its origin and resistance requires daily physical exercise. Its diet is carnivorous and if it is to be used I think it must be of good quality so that it provides the necessary calories to your body.
The bathroom and hygiene should not be neglected, providing adequate cleaning, in addition to provide the respective antiparasitic drugsas they are exposed to the elements. It is important to remember to brush their fur at least twice a week.
They must have all the necessary vaccinations and visits to the vet. For its size are prone to hip or elbow dysplasia, which is usually your biggest enemy when it comes to health. They also have a certain disposition to epilepsy.
These magnificent pets consume a lot of energy so they must be supplied with around 1600 kilocalories per day, but if their activity is more intense they can consume up to 5000 kilocalories. It is necessary to keep them well hydrated during hunting activities.
The Burgos retriever is a very active pet since puppy and very easy to train, since it is very obedient. Their ears, eyes and paws should always be checked when they return from hunting days, apart from that he must visit the vet at least twice a year because he is very exposed to fleas, ticks and injuries.
It is not an urban dog, as it requires a lot of space and exercise. If your hunting skills are not going to be put to good use, then you need a healthy dose of active entertainment every day.