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Gos Rater Valencià: Spanish Ratting Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Spain
The Gos Rater Valencià, also called the Ratonero Valenciano, is a Spanish dog breed developed for ratting work. The Real Sociedad Canina de España recognized it in 2004. The breed is traditionally docked and received provisional Fédération Cynologique Internationale acceptance in 2022.
What it is
The Gos Rater Valencià is a ratting dog from Spain. Its other name is Ratonero Valenciano.
Ratting was the breed’s traditional working purpose.
Recognition and background
The Real Sociedad Canina de España recognized the breed in 2004.
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale provisionally accepted it in 2022.
What stands out
Its identity and purpose are clear: it is a Spanish dog bred for ratting.
A member of the breed won the Spanish National Dog Show in 2011.
Points to note
The breed is traditionally docked.
Pricing
The supplied information does not state a price.
Who should look elsewhere
Readers who do not want a traditionally docked breed may look elsewhere.
Verdict
The Gos Rater Valencià is a Spanish ratting dog with a defined working background and formal recognition in Spain.
Its traditional docking and provisional international acceptance are part of its recorded history.
Its alternative name, Ratonero Valenciano, may help when comparing breed records.
What stands out
- Bred in Spain for ratting work.
- Recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España in 2004.
- A breed member won the Spanish National Dog Show in 2011.
Worth knowing
- Traditionally docked.
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale acceptance is provisional.
Suits
- Readers seeking a Spanish ratting breed.
- People comparing the Gos Rater Valencià with other dog breeds.
Think twice if
- People looking specifically for a breed that is not traditionally docked.
In short
The Gos Rater Valencià is a Spanish ratting dog with a defined working background and formal recognition in Spain. Its traditional docking and provisional international acceptance are part of its recorded history. Its alternative name, Ratonero Valenciano, may help when comparing breed records.
Questions
What is the Gos Rater Valencià?
It is a Spanish dog breed also known as the Ratonero Valenciano.
Where did the Gos Rater Valencià originate?
The breed originated in Spain.
What was it bred to do?
It was bred as a ratting dog.
When was the breed recognized in Spain?
The Real Sociedad Canina de España recognized it in 2004.
Does the breed have international recognition?
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale provisionally accepted it in 2022.
Is the Gos Rater Valencià traditionally docked?
Yes. It is described as a traditionally docked breed.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Gos Rater Valencià — Monimex · Public domain · file page
- Alano Español — Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Basque Shepherd Dog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Can de Palleiro — Berkano2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Dogo español — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Galgo Español — Tux-Man · CC0 · file page
- Pachón Navarro — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Podenco Canario — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pyrenean Mountain Dog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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