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The Basati Alaunt is a dog breed originating from Navarre and the Basque Country. It is a working dog, primarily bred for big game hunting, livestock management, and guard duties. The breed is recognized as an ethnic group by the Royal Canine Society of Spain[1] and is actively maintained through a selective breeding program.
History
[edit]Origin and Development
[edit]The development of the Basati Alaunt began in 1992 in Arruazu, Navarre, as part of a structured breeding program designed to recreate a functional catch dog with a well-defined purpose.[2] The breed’s foundation stock included hunting dogs and livestock guardian dogs from the region, selected based on their morphology, working ability, and temperament.
The program aimed to preserve and refine the characteristics of traditional working dogs, creating a breed specifically suited for hunting large game, controlling semi-wild cattle, and providing protection. Since its establishment, all breedings have been documented and registered in the official SAPN Studbook ("Society of Friends of the Presa Navarro")[3]
As part of its ongoing recognition efforts, the breed was featured in the 32nd Presa Navarro Day event in Doneztebe, where morphological evaluations and working trials were conducted.[4]
Genetic Studies and Controversies
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A genetic study conducted by the Complutense University of Madrid[5] placed the Basati Alaunt within the broader group of Spanish catch dogs.
Despite this, some sources have mistakenly claimed that the breed originated from a cross between the Alano Español and the Villano de Las Encartaciones. However, there is no scientific or historical evidence to support this claim. The confusion likely arises from the regional practice of referring to any brindle-colored working dog as a "Villano" or "Alano."
Name and Classification
[edit]The name Basati Alaunt reflects both its geographical and functional heritage:
- Basati
- Basque for "wild," referencing the breed’s historical use in rugged terrains and its strong, independent nature.
- Alaunt
- A term linked to the medieval Alaunt-type dogs, known for their hunting and gripping abilities.
The Basati Alaunt is part of the broader Alaunt family, which includes the British Alaunt, American Allaunt, and Spanish Alano. Additionally, it shares historical connections with now-extinct breeds such as the Alaunt Gentil, Alaunt Veantre, and Alaunt de Boucherie.
Standard
[edit]The Basati Alaunt (BST), whose planned breeding began in 1992, was developed using as a foundation a catch dog named Gorri and existing livestock and hunting presa-type dogs from Navarra and surrounding areas. The primary goal was to create a working dog suitable for big game hunting, cattle management, and as a guard, defense, and companion dog.
To achieve this, a breed standard was established, defining both structural conformation and temperamental traits.
References
[edit]- ^ "Presa Navarro – RSCE". Real Sociedad Canina de España. RSCE.
- ^ "El Presa Navarro busca su hueco". Ladridos. Ladridos.
- ^ "Society of Friends of the Presa Navarro (SAPN)". SAPN. Society of Friends of the Presa Navarro.
- ^ Alicia del Castillo (April 2, 2024). "El Presa Navarro Basati Alaunt celebró su Día en Doneztebe". Diario Vasco.
- ^ Cañón, J. (2018). Historia, caracterización y situación actual del perro de agarre Basati Alaunt. Madrid, Spain: Universidad Complutense de Madrid. p. 1–48.
Bibliography
[edit]- Artero, A. (2015). Basati Magazine Nº2. Revista del Club del Presa Navarro. Pamplona.
- Cañón, J. (2018). Historia, caracterización y situación actual del perro de agarre Basati Alaunt. Universidad Complutense de Madrid. pp. 1–48.
- Morabito, M. (2014). Workingdog Magazine Nº2. Cataluña.
External links
[edit]- Society of Friends of the Presa Navarro (SAPN) – Official website
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