Ratonero Murciano
Spanish breed of dog
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The Ratonero Murciano or Ratonero Murciano de Huerta is a Spanish breed of dog from the Region of Murcia.[1][2][better source needed][3][better source needed] It 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.[2][3] 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.[2][3]
OriginSpain
DistributionRegion of Murcia
Breed statusNot recognised as a breed by any major kennel club.
| Ratonero Murciano | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Spain |
| Distribution | Region of Murcia |
| 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.[3]
