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Cimarrón Uruguayo
| Other Names | Cimarron, Uruguayan Cimarron, Cimarron Creole, Maroon Dog, Cerro Largo Dog, Perro Cimarron, Cimarron Dog |
| Country of Origin | Uruguay |
| Weight | Males: 84 - 100 lbs. (38 - 45.5 kg) Females: 73 - 88 lbs. (33 - 40 kg) |
| Height (at withers) | Males: 23 - 24 in. (58 - 61 cm) Females: 21.5 - 23 in. (55 - 58 cm) |
| Coat | Double coat with smooth, short, close outercoat and undercoat. |
| Colour | The coat is usually brindle but may be a pale yellow ("bayo"), with a black face. |
| Litter Size | 6 - 10 puppies, average 8 |
| Life Span | 12-14 years |
| Origin & History | The Cimarrón Uruguayo descends from European dogs brought by early colonizers, and released or abandoned. The dogs adapted to living in the wild in Uruguay, and in time became numerous. In the eighteenth century, attacks on livestock and even humans resulted in the dogs being hunted, with bounties paid by the government for each dog killed. However, many remained, especially in the highlands of Cerro Largo. Ranchers in the area would capture and tame the dogs, using them as guard dogs. The Cimarrón's survival story and fierceness has made it something of a national symbol in Uruguay, and the breed is the mascot of the National Army of Uruguay. The Kennel Club Uruguayo (Uruguayan national kennel club) recognised the Cimarrón Uruguayo after some twenty years of work by fanciers and breeders in documenting the breed. In addition, genetic studies are being done on the breed by the Universidad de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay college of Veterinary Medicine. |
| Personality | The breed standard states that the dog should have great courage. As with all large dogs, the Cimarrón Uruguayo must be well socialized when very young if it is to be safely kept as a companion. |
Care Requirements
| Health | The Cimarrón Uruguayo should be tested for hip and elbow dysplasia before breeding. Often the ears are cropped short when the dogs are very young. This is alleged to be in homage to the days when they were hunted (the ears were presented for the bounty.) Most fighting dog breeds have their ears severely cropped |
| Grooming | These dogs have very low grooming requirements. This breed should never require professional grooming, only an occasional brushing. |
| Exercise | This is a very athletic breed that is capable of many hours of vigorous physical activity. They will not be satisfied unless they receive a substantial amount of vigorous daily exercise, at least an hour a day. Breed members who are not provided sufficient activity will almost certainly develop behavioral issues such as destructiveness, over excitability, hyperactivity, and excessive barking. They make an excellent jogging partner, but truly craves an opportunity to run freely in a safely enclosed area. This breed is so driven to work that it is happiest when provided a regular opportunity to hunt or engage in other tasks that exercise the mind as well as the body. All that being said, breed members that have been sufficiently exercised tend to be very calm and relaxed indoors. |
| Other Considerations | They are not suited for city life. Most are owned by ranchers or farmers. |
