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Water Dog (other)
A water dog is a type of gundog bred to flush and retrieve game from water. Water dog, waterdog or water-dog may also refer to: Animals Dogs * Barbet (a.k.a. French water dog) * Cantabrian Water Dog * Lagotto Romagnolo (a.k.a. Italian water dog) * Moscow Water Dog, extinct breed *Portuguese Water Dog * Spanish Water Dog * St. John's water dog, extinct * Tweed Water Spaniel, extinct breed Other animals * Waterdog, the gilled, aquatic larval form of the tiger salamander, often sold as pets or fishing bait * Waterdog, a common name for the genus ''Necturus'', which can also be called mudpuppy * Water-dog, a former colloquial term for the giant otter The giant otter or giant river otter (''Pteronura brasiliensis'') is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to . Atypical of mustel ... Other *'' The Water Dog'', a 1914 American film starring Fatty Arbuckle * Water Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Dog
A water dog is a type of gundog bred to flush and retrieve game from water. Water dogs are considered the progenitors of most modern retriever dog breeds. Description Water dogs are usually medium-sized, active dogs; their most distinctive feature are their tight waterproof coats and their strong desire to swim. Traditionally many long haired water dogs breeds have their coats clipped with a bare midriff and hindquarters to assist in swimming by reducing drag, whilst retaining a long coat around their torso to prevent thermal shock when jumping into freezing water. This classic clip is seen to this day in dog shows with some breeds such as Poodles retaining a variation of this clip. Paintings by artists like Francisco Goya and Albrecht Durer in the 15th century depict early Standard Poodles, which were used for retrieving bird games from water. History Water dogs are an ancient type of dog, used by ancient mariners to retrieve objects lost overboard as well as to pass mes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbet (dog)
The Barbet is a medium-sized breed of French water dog. It is a rare breed. The breed's name comes from the French word , meaning 'beard'. Description Appearance The barbet is a prototypic water dog, with a long, woolly, and curly coat. Their coats grow continuously and must be trimmed and groomed regularly, otherwise the coat can become matted. Most Barbets, especially those shown in conformation shows, are black or brown, sometimes with white markings. Other rare colors include fawn, grey, pari, creme, and pied. Male Barbets are usually tall and between , while females usually reach and . Temperament The Barbet is described as friendly, obedient, and intelligent. Due to their history as water dogs, many Barbet love swimming and playing in water. They are capable retrievers for waterfowl hunting. In France, the barbet can take the (TAN), a basic water-retrieving test, and has recently been permitted to participate in the (BCE), a general hunting-dog test involvin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantabrian Water Dog
The Cantabrian Water Dog () is a landrace A landrace is a Domestication, domesticated, locally adapted, often traditional variety of a species of animal or plant that has developed over time, through adaptation to its natural and cultural Environment (biophysical), environment of agric ... Dog breed, breed of dog developed in the coast of Cantabria, northern Spain, as an assistant to fishermen. The breed was classified and recognized by the Breeds Committee of the Spanish Ministry of Environment on 22 March 2011. It is recognised by the Royal Canine Society of Spain as a variety of the Spanish water dog. History of the variety The Cantabrian Water Dog is an ancestral population in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, whose origins seem to be common to Barbet (dog), Barbet. The breed is socially, culturally and historically rooted in the towns and villages of the whole coast of Cantabria and eastern Asturias. The work of this breed has been traditionally related to fishing wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagotto Romagnolo
The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian breed of dog. It is a traditional breed of the formerly extensive marshlands of the Delta del Po, in the eastern part of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, where it was used as a gun dog, specifically as a water retriever. After the drainage of large areas of wetland habitat in its area of origin in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it came to be more often used to hunt for truffles. In the twenty-first century it may be kept as a companion animal. History The Lagotto originated in the once extensive marshlands and lagoons of the Delta del Po, in areas such as Comacchio and Ravenna, in the eastern part of the historical Romagna region of Italy. Dogs showing some similarity to the modern Lagotto appear in various paintings from northern Italy. One is the small dog behind the legs of Ludovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua, in the fresco on the west wall of the Camera degli Sposi in the Ducal Palace of Mantova – now in Lombardy †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moscow Water Dog
The Moscow Water Dog, also known as the Moscow Diver, Moscow Retriever or Moskovsky Vodolaz, was a little-known dog breed derived from the Newfoundland, Caucasian Shepherd Dog and East European Shepherd. It is now extinct, but was used in the development of the Black Russian Terrier. The Moscow Water Dog was produced only by the Red Star Kennels, the state-operated organization chartered to provide working dogs for the armed services of the Soviet Union. The breeding program was discontinued as the dogs would attack drowning victims instead of saving them. After World War II, there were very few working dogs in the Soviet Union, as many had been killed during the war. Some were imported but there were not enough to establish a dedicated breeding programme for a specific breed. The Central Military School of Working Dogs (the Red Star Kennels), under the command of Colonel G. P. Medvedev began working on developing a number of its own specialised breeds by crossing the available ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog originated from the Algarve, Algarve region of Portugal. From there the breed expanded to all around Portugal's coast, where they were taught to herd fish into fishermen's nets, retrieve lost tackle or broken nets, and act as couriers from ship to ship, or ship to shore. Portuguese Water Dogs rode in fishing trawlers as they worked their way from the Atlantic waters of Portugal to the waters off the coast of Iceland fishing for cod. In Portuguese language, Portuguese, the breed is called (; literally 'dog of water'). In Portugal, the dog is also known as the Algarvian Water Dog (), or Portuguese Fishing Dog (). is the name given to the wavy-haired variety, and is the name for the curly-coated variety. The Portuguese Water Dog is a fairly rare breed; only 36 Portuguese Water Dogs were entered for Britain's Crufts competition in 2013. Though some breeders claim they are a hypoallergenic dog breed, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Water Dog
The Spanish Water Dog () breed is used in Spain as a general purpose sheepdog and guard. It is also used sometimes as a gundog, and is skilled at retrieval from water. Description Appearance The SWD is a medium size, athletic, robust dog that is slightly longer than tall. Approximately half are born with natural bobbed (short) tails. Long tailed dogs are usually Docking (dog), docked in the US, but undocked tails are not a fault in conformation showing if the dog was bred in a non-docking country. The head should be strong and carried with elegance. The skull is flat and the top is parallel with the top of the muzzle. The nose, eye-rims and paw pads are the same colour as the darkest part of the coat or darker. The eyes are expressive and set fairly wide apart. They should be hazel, chestnut or dark brown in colour, depending on the coat colour. The ears are set at medium height on the skull, and are triangular. Coat and colour It has a distinctive curly coat which is wooll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tweed Water Spaniel
The Tweed Water Spaniel, or Tweed Spaniel, is a breed of dog extinct since the 19th century. It is best known for being involved in the early development of the modern Curly Coated Retriever and Golden Retriever breeds of dogs. They were described as generally brown, athletic dogs from the area around Berwick-upon-Tweed near the River Tweed and close to the Scottish Borders. A type of water dog, the breed was not well known outside the local area. This breed may have been created by crossing local water dogs with imported St. John's water dog, another breed which is also now extinct. History The village of Norham, Northumberland, just south of the River Tweed was noted as being "long famous" for a breed of water spaniel of which were "invariably brown". In 1816, Richard Lawrence wrote of the origins of the Tweed Water Spaniel, "Along rocky shores and dreadful declivities beyond the junction of the Tweed with the sea of Berwick, water dogs have derived an addition of stren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Salamander
The tiger salamander (''Ambystoma tigrinum'') is a species of mole salamander and one of the largest terrestrial salamanders in North America. Description These salamanders usually grow to a length of with a lifespan of around 12–15 years. They are characterized by having markings varying in color on the back of their head, body, and tail. The coloring of these spots range from brownish yellow to greenish yellow, while the rest of their back is black or dark brown. They are smooth bodied, with costal grooves running down their sides to aid in moisture control. They have short snouts, thick necks, strong legs, and lengthy tails. Tiger salamanders also utilize specialized foot pads for burrowing.Tiger salamanders are a sexually dimorphic species, as the males are larger in body size, as well as have longer and higher tails than females. Some individuals, typically when their aquatic environment is well suited, will retain their larval characteristics and forego metamorphosis. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necturus
''Necturus'' is a genus of aquatic salamanders in the family Proteidae. Species of the genus are native to the eastern United States and Canada. They are commonly known as waterdogs and mudpuppies. The common mudpuppy ''(N. maculosus)'' is probably the best-known species – as an amphibian with gill slits, it is often dissected in comparative anatomy classes. The common mudpuppy has the largest distribution of any fully aquatic salamander in North America. Taxonomy The genus ''Necturus'' is under scrutiny by herpetologists. The relationship between the species is still being studied. In 1991, Collins recommended ''N. maculosus louisianensis'' be elevated to full species status as ''N. louisianensis''. Originally described by Viosca as a species, it is usually considered a subspecies of the common mudpuppy (''N. maculosus''). However, the interpretation of Collins was not largely followed. Petranka, J.W. (1998). ''Salamanders of the United States and Canada''. Washington, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giant Otter
The giant otter or giant river otter (''Pteronura brasiliensis'') is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to . Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members. The groups are centered on a dominant breeding pair and are extremely cohesive and cooperative. Although generally peaceful, the species is territorial, and aggression has been observed between groups. The giant otter is diurnal, being active exclusively during daylight hours. It is the noisiest otter species, and distinct vocalizations have been documented that indicate alarm, aggression, and reassurance. The giant otter ranges across north-central South America; it lives mostly in and along the Amazon River and in the Pantanal. Its distribution has been greatly reduced and is now discontinuous. Decades of poaching for its velvety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Water Dog
''The Water Dog'' is a 1914 American short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle. The film primarily follows the attempts to rescue a young girl who has been stranded on a rock in the ocean as the tide comes in, necessitating the involvement of local police and bystanders. The conflict is resolved when the girl is rescued by her pet dog, hence the title of the film. Cast * Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle: Fatty * Baby Doris Baker: Little Girl * Minta Durfee: Nursemaid * Alice Davenport: Woman Kissed By Fatty * Bill Hauber: Nursemaid's Boyfriend * Charles Avery: Man Who Sees Girl on Rocks * Harry Russell: Balding Bearded Cop See also * List of American films of 1914 * Fatty Arbuckle filmography __NOTOC__ These are the films of the American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. Films marked with a diamond (♦) were directed by and featured Arbuckle. He used the name William Goodrich on the fil ... References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
