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Bosmaraner |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
U.S.A. <> Germany -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Bosmaraner |
| The Bosmaraner is a hybrid breed created by crossing the Boston Terrier and the Weimar Pointer. It takes on the personality and physical characteristics of both breeds, making it a very loyal and intelligent animal. Since the Weimar Pointer can be difficult to control and requires proper training, the Bosmaraner may not be recommended for first-time dog owners. This breed can do well in any domestic environment, but will need proper exercise to stay healthy and happy. It's a modern breed that's still gaining in popularity and is fairly unknown, but will certainly capture the hearts of all who discover it. |
History of the Bosmaraner |
| The Bosmaraner is a newly created hybrid breed with little information available about them. To determine what a hybrid breed will look like, it's best to consider the appearance of its parent breeds, as it will take on certain characteristics of both. In the case of the Bosmaraner, we should look at the Boston Terrier and the Weimar Pointer. These two dog breeds have recently been combined, creating the Bosmaraner. |
A little of the Boston Terrier |
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| The Boston Terrier is a dog that was bred from fighting dogs and Terriers that fought opponents who were much larger than this small breed. Although they take part in pit fights, they no longer do so today. They originate from Boston, Massachusetts, hence the name. The first of this breed was created by the English Bulldog and the English White Terrier, which is now an extinct breed. The foundation for these dogs was laid in 1865, when some Boston coachmen began crossing their Boston Terriers. The result was a dog named Hooper's Judge, which weighed over 14 kilos but was eventually reduced in size by using smaller females. Some French Bulldogs were also crossed into these dogs. Initially, the breed was known as American Bull Terriers and nicknamed Roundheads, but due to the unpopularity of the choice, the name was eventually changed to the Boston Terrier to represent their birthplace. | ||
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| Standard of the Boston Terrier | ||
A little of the Weimaraner |
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| The Weimaraner is descended from the bloodhound and is a centuries-old breed. They qualify as all round hounds. They were bred and used primarily to hunt deer, wolves and bears. In more modern times, this breed is used as water retrievers and birdwatchers. One of the first signs of this breed was its appearance in a 1600s painting by Van Dyck. These dogs were imported to the USA in 1929 by Howard Knight, who was also the founder of the first American Braque de Weimar breed club. | ||
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| Standard of the Weimaraner |
Appearance of the Bosmaraner |
| The Boston Terrier is a small, compact, muscular dog with a short, square appearance. Their head is flat on top and square, with a short, broad muzzle that has a black nose and a well-defined stop. These dogs have a light bite or uniform bite. Their eyes will be wide open, large, round and dark. The ears will be erect and small, and the muscular legs are short and wide apart. They have broad chests, slightly arched necks and short tails that are straight or screw-shaped and tapered. Braque de Weimar are athletic, relatively large dogs. Their heads are also medium-sized with a moderate stop and have a median line on the forehead. Their teeth meet in a scissor bite and the nose will be gray. This breed will have eyes that can be light amber, gray or blue-gray and will be a little wide. Their folded, hanging ears are long and hang down the sides of the head. These dogs have straight front legs that end in compact paws that are webbed. From shoulder to croup, the topline descends gently. |
Temperament of the Bosmaraner |
| The temperament of breeds of specific creation can also be determined by looking at the personalities of the parents. Boston Terriers are intelligent and alert, but gentle and well-mannered. However, they can be very nervous if not sufficiently stimulated mentally and physically. They are sensitive and quick learners, which makes them easy dogs to train but can sometimes be difficult to house. However, make sure you let your dog know that you are the pack leader and not him, or he may try to boss you around. They are friendly with strangers and are also excellent with children and the elderly. This breed generally behaves well with other pets, but if the owner doesn't give them authority, they can be aggressive towards dogs. Weimaraners are also happy, affectionate and intelligent. These dogs do well with children, but need to be trained to get on well with other dogs. They also have an instinct for hunting prey and should not be trusted with small animals. This breed is intelligent and quick to learn, but needs an experienced owner, as they can be difficult to control if not taught obedience. If they don't show confident leadership, they can become stressed and develop separation anxiety, which could lead to an agitated and destructive dog. Be tough but gentle and positive when training this breed. They are great watchdogs because they are courageous and loyal. |
Needs and activities of the Bosmaraner |
| The Boston Terrier can sometimes be inactive indoors, so can adapt to apartment life. The Weimaraner can also do well in an apartment, but will need a large yard as they are active outdoors. They are also very energetic and it's important that they get enough exercise, or they can become destructive. Given the activity requirements of the Boston Terrier and Weimar Pointer, it can be determined that the Bosmaraner will need around 30 to 120 minutes of exercise a day to stay healthy. This wide variation will depend on your puppy's genetic make-up, and whether your particular puppy has the genetics for energy and activity. |
Maintenance of the Bosmaraner |
| Maintaining the health and appearance of your hybrid dog will also depend on the needs of the parents. The smooth coats of the Boston Terrier and Weimar Pointer are easy to care for and will require little maintenance. Use a firm comb and brush to groom them, and give them baths if necessary. If your Bosmaraner takes on the prominent eyes of the Boston Terrier, they'll need to be cleaned daily, using a damp cloth to wipe the face. In addition to grooming, the Bosmaraner will need the same basic maintenance as all other dog breeds. This includes brushing their teeth, which should be done every day, or at least two or three times a week. Also clean their ears weekly to prevent infection, and trim their nails if necessary. Depending on how much your dog's nails wear naturally, they may need trimming once or twice a month, or less. If you can hear your dog's nails clicking on the ground as they walk, they're overdue. |
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