Chamuco
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| Other names | Mexican Pitbull |
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| Origin | Mexico |
| Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) | |
The Chamuco (a Mexican word which means "devil") or Mexican Pitbull is a dog breed not recognized by any dog association. It originated in the center of Mexico.[1]
Origin[edit]
It was developed in Mexico in the 1970s,[2] product of the accidental or intentional crosses of the American Pit Bull Terrier with the now extinct Mexican Bulldog,[3] street dogs, American Bully, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and probably with the Boxer. Its name comes from the Mexican slang Chamuco, which means devil because of its temperament and tenacity. Also it called Mexican pitbull or miniature pitbull, but actually is Dogo-type dog of Mexican origin.
It is a little known breed (or Landrace) and even denied, because it is not the kind of dog that may be purchased at a pet store because the dogs are bred and selected clandestinely, since it is basically a fighting dog.[4] They are rarely found as pets in popular areas of the Greater Mexico City, Greater Puebla, Greater Pachuca de Soto, Greater Querétaro and Greater Toluca.
Description[edit]
The Chamuco presents in various colors, but black, coffee and brindle are preferred. It is not customary to clip the ears or the tail. Breeders who raise the dogs to fight prefer dark colors, so as to conceal blood, and smaller sizes, as it makes them easier to hide. It has a phenotype defined, requires little care, is of small size, slender but muscular, aggressive towards other dogs because of its strong sense of self-preservation
Appearance[edit]
- Ears: Uncut, high but falling at the tips.
- Eyes: All colors. Rounded or oval of low position in the skull.
- Muzzle: Medium size, rounded at the top, or square, located at the same height as its eyes. Jaws well defined. The lower jaw should be powerful and have great power to bite. Lips should be short, in some cases is accepted the fall but not preferred. Only is accepted the scissor bite. Overshot and undershot are penalized.
- Nose: All colors are acceptable.
- Neck: Heavy, slightly arched, must begin in its shoulders and end in its skull. Of Medium size.
- Shoulders: Strong and muscular.
- Body: Ribs well marked and deep in the rear. All ribs together. Forequarters in a set fairly broad of separation to allow the good development of a strong chest.
- Tail: Short in comparison to its body size, low and tapering toward the tip. Cut or curled tails are not allowed.
- Feet: The front legs should be straight. A slight twist to the outside of the foot is accepted, but not desired. The bones should be large and rounded. Pastern in upright. Its should not be crooked in front.
- Color of coat: No one specific, although the black and brown are the most common.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Los perros de origen mexicano los mejores". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ "Mexican Bulldog". Archived from the original on 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2014-08-31. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Types of Pitbull". Archived from the original on September 30, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014. Unknown parameter
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