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The Ratonero Murciano is a breed of dog from the Spanish Region of Murcia.[1][better source needed][2][better source needed] The Ratonero Murciano was traditionally kept in Murcia as a mouse and rat hunter, it is claimed they descend from dogs introduced to the region by the Romans who imported them from Egypt.[1][2] In 1997 a breeding program was established to save the breed, by 2009 the program was up to its third generation, with 80 breeding specimens and a DNA testing program.[1][2]
| Ratonero Murciano | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Region of Murcia, Spain |
| Breed status | Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club. |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
The Ratonero Murciano is described as a compact, short haired, active dog, well suited to its role as a rat hunter.[2]
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