Description

The Mucuchies is not quite as large as its European ancestors. The color is either all white or white with spots of other colors. These spots are honey colored, or any shade of gray all the way to black.

Origin

The origins of the Mucuchies are unclear. It is thought to descend from various Livestock Guard Dogs brought to Venezuela by the Spanish at the beginning of the 1900s. It is thought that these Spanish owned time in their history and mixed together with each other and possibly some native Venezuelan breed created the Mucuchies. By 1926-27, Mucuchies could be found throughout the Venezuela Andes and beyond, particularly in Caracas. After this wide spread distribution the breed began to fall prey to bad breeding and over inbreeding. To combat this degeneration, a group of concerned breeders got together in 1961 forming a club. Together this club began breeding for improved type and uniformity. In 1964, the Mucuchies were designated the national dog breed of Venezuela. Since that time the breed has become standardized and much improved. Recently however, the club formed in time can tell. There is a famous painting of Simon Bolívar mounted with the Mucuchies dog given him when he was crossing the Andes near Mérida, Venezuela.

Temperament

The Mucuchies are said to be a very active breed. It is also said that they are brave, trainable, affectionate, intelligent and trustworthy with those know, but extremely aggressive with intruders. Training and socialization are a must.

Height

Height: 22-28 inches (56-71 cm.)

Weight

Weight: 66-110 pounds (30-50 kg.)

Known Health Problems

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Conditions for Living

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Exercise Requirments

addition, they will benefit from a large safe area where they can run free.

Life Expectancy

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Grooming

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