Villanuco de Las Encartaciones
The Villanuco de Las Encartaciones (Basque: Enkarterriko billanuko, Cantabrian: Villanucu, English: Little Villein of Las Encartaciones) is a Spanish breed of dog typical of the region of Las Encartaciones (Biscay),[1] Cantabria and northern Burgos (Spain).
| Other names | Villanuco de Las Encartaciones Basque rat hunting dog Ratonero vasco |
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| Origin | Basque Country (Spain) |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
Despite the great similarity in names, the Villano de Las Encartaciones is a different breed, but shares in common the area of origin.
It is a ratter, used as a "door dog" for its speed advising the arrival of strangers. The census estimated that there is about 50 dogs with what is in a critical state of conservation, although its small size and character are prized as pets.
References
- Gómez, Mariano. "Importance of the conservation of native breeds in the Basque Country (Euskadi)". Euskonew & Media. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
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