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The Cimarrón Uruguayo (Uruguayan Cimarron) is a breed of molosser type dog originating in Uruguay. The word cimarrón in Latin America is used to mean feral, referring to the breed’s history.
The Cimarrón Uruguayo is large in size, compact and muscular. The coat is short and usually brindle but may be a pale yellow (“bayo”), with a black face. Height of males at the withers is from 58 to 61 cm (23 to 24 in) and weight is from 38 to 45 kg (84 to 99 lb). Adult females are slightly smaller.
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The Cimarrón Uruguayo descends from European dogs brought by early colonizers, and released or abandoned. The dogs adapted to living in the wild in Uruguay, and in time became numerous. In the eighteenth century, attacks on livestock and even humans resulted in the dogs being hunted, with bounties paid by the government for each dog killed. However, many remained, especially in the highlands of Cerro Largo. Ranchers in the area would capture and tame the dogs, using them as guard dogs.
The Cimarrón Uruguayo (Uruguayan Cimarron) is a breed of molosser type dog originating in Uruguay. The word cimarrón in Latin America is used to mean feral, referring to the breed’s history.
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Other names by which it is known in English are Cimarron, Cimarron Creole, Cimarron Dog, Maroon Dog, Cerro Largo Dog, Uruguayan Gaucho Dog, Perro Cimarron, possibly others. The breed is officially recognised in Uruguay and by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale with the name Cimarrón Uruguayo.
Cimarron Uruguayo PuppyCimarron Uruguayo Puppy.The Cimarrón Uruguayo is large in size, compact and muscular. The coat is short and usually brindle but may be a pale yellow (“bayo”), with a black face. Height of males at the withers is from 58 to 61 cms (22.8 to 24 ins) and weight is from 38 to 45 kgs (83.8 to 99.2 lbs). Adult females are slightly smaller.
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The breed standard states that the dog should have great courage. As with all large dogs, the Cimarrón Uruguayo must be well socialized when very young if it is to be safely kept as a companion.The 4th National “Perro Cimarron Uruguayo” 2007 Dog Show was organizated by it’s Breed Society, Sociedad Criadores Cimarron Uruguayo, filial of the Kennel Club Uruguayo -KCU- afiliated at F.C.I., the past october 7. Was hold in an old Headquarters of the Blandengues Corps, the army of Gral. Jose Artigas our national heroe, in a historical town – Cerrito – of the Montevideo City.
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The National Dog Show of our natural dog is the most important event for that breed and of course for our cinophilia in Uruguay.The dog CIMARRON URUGUAYO has been used for centuries in our country in differents activites, like cattle dog, big game, hunting and protections and defense of the house and the family of the man.Its origen is in the croosing of ancient dogs that become with the first conquerors -spanish and potuguses- that discover this lands in the 18 century.The powerful Perro Cimarron is the national breed of Uruguay, a valued worker still used in its homeland for a variety of duties. Descended from European dogs introduced to the area by Portuguese and Spanish conquerors and explorers, the wild Perro Cimarron packs used to terrorize the villagers throughout Uruguay and were regularly hunted and killed. A number of farmers managed to tame and train some puppies, eventualy resulting in very capable all-around working dogs which quickly gained popularity. Careful breeding and further development followed and a standardized and reliable Uruguayan Gaucho Dog was established. The breed proved to be a truly versatile one, even used as a boar hunter, often employed in groups consistings of two Perro Cimarrons and a larger mastiff, usually a Dogo Argentino.
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An excellent cattle dog and livestock guardian, the Cimarron Uruguayo also makes a very serious and commited watchdog, patroling the farms for intruders, real or perceived. Fairly independent and quite smart, it accepts all family members, but usually obeys a single master. While the females are said to be quite docile, the male Cimarrons are very territorial and dog-aggressive, sometimes seen in pits in remote rural regions of the country, where dog-fighting is still a common pastime. The Uruguayan Gaucho Dog is a muscular and well-boned Molosser, with a broad chest and strong legs.There are two colourings allowed for its short thick coat and only solid fawn and brindled dogs are accepted and considered pure. Although not preferred, white markings are allowed on the underjaw, front of the neck, chest and the stomach, as well as on the feet. The average height is around 23 inches.
