The Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz (Andalusian wine-cellar rat-hunting dog) is a Spanish breed of dog of the terrier type. Its name reflects its main occupation: hunting rats and mice hidden between barrels in the wineries of Andalusia in Spain. It was recognised as an indigenous Spanish breed in 2000 by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and by the Spanish Kennel Club, the Real Sociedad Canina de España.[1]
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Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz |
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Other names | - Perro Ratonero Andaluz
- Andalusian Wine-Cellar Rat-Hunting Dog
- Perro Bodeguero Andaluz Fox paulistinha
- Andalusian Ratter
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Origin | Andalusia (Spain) |
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Height |
Males |
37–43 cm |
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Females |
35–41 cm |
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Weight |
Males |
7–8 kg |
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Females |
5–6 kg |
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Coat |
White - black + tanned head |
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Life span |
8-18 years |
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Dog (domestic dog) |
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The Bodeguero Andaluz has been declared ‘Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial’ (which translates to intangible cultural heritage) by the Ayuntamiento de Jerez de la Frontera in 2020 (the city council of Jerez de la Frontera), this was highlighted by the delegate of Animal Welfare and Protection, due to their revulsive enhancement, the value of this breed and their connection to the cities and the wine cellars [2]