Oysel dog

Other names: German Oysel Dog, German Quail Dog, Deutscher Wachtelhund

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Hair type	Half-long
Origin	Germany
Template	Average
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 17 kg to 24 kg	From 45 cm to 52 cm
Male	From 18 kg to 25 kg	From 48 cm to 54 cm

History of the breed

The historical origins Oysel Dog back centuries, but it is only from the early ^19th century that controlled and structured farms began to emerge. Lord Augusta 1834 L , a male from Upper Bavaria, is considered to be the subject that served as the basis for the development of the Dog of Oysel as we know it today. The first litters were exclusively made up of puppies with brown coats. Roan dogs arrived from the end of the 1830s. The dog lover Rudolf Friess , cited as a reference in the breeding of the Dog of Oysel , tried to establish the distinction between the brown and roan varieties.

Physical features

His hair: wavy to curly, mid-long to long, well laid. The outer coat is associated with a thick undercoat, of moderate length, not fine or silky. Often curly at the back of the neck, on the ears and on the rump. More dense on the posterior surface of the limbs, the belly and the tail. Curly or wavy on the ears. Tight but not too long in the interdigital spaces.
Its color: either unicolour brown, even red, possibly with white marks or speckles on the chest and fingers. Either brown roan, or even red (brown or red background color with white hairs or patches)
His head: the skull is flat and of moderate width. The occipital protuberance is not marked, while the stop is very little. The nose is large and dark in color and the nostrils are wide open. The muzzle is strong, a little rounded downwards and not pointed, the lips dry and well joined, the jaws articulated in scissors, even in pincers.
Its ears: hanging, set high, flat, covered with a hair evenly distributed and which goes beyond the edge of the flag.
His eyes: medium size, medium brown, preferably dark.
His body : writable in a rectangle, not giving the impression of being leggy. The topline is straight, the withers powerful and marked, the back short and firm, the loins well muscled and rather broad, the croup a little sloping, the chest oval in shape seen from the front, the rib cage long, the waistline. slightly raised below.
Its tail: carried in the continuity of the line of the back or drooping when the dog is at rest. Moderately lifted and very lively when awake.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Chien d’Oysel is a pleasant daily companion. Known to be friendly and obedient, he adapts to a variety of situations and displays neither fear nor aggression. He is above all a versatile hunting dog that evolves on different types of terrain. The Dog of Oysel also likes to evolve in water. When hunting, he shows perseverance in following the trail of game. Full of confidence , he readily gives voice, makes intelligent use of his fine nose and keen eyesight.

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Education

The Dog of Oysel is not particularly difficult to train, because of its docility and the passion which it displays vis-à-vis the work . He should simply be educated with a minimum of firmness , but never brutally. Particular attention must be paid if you have small animals in your home, because the Oysel Dog retains its bite with regard to small game and pests.

Living conditions

Even if he is friendly and docile, the Chien d’Oysel is not made to remain cloistered in a cramped living space. An apartment will certainly be much less to him than a house with a large garden , with the possibility of moving freely and frequently in wooded areas.

Health

The Dog of Oysel is a healthy dog . There is no particular predisposition to disease in this breed.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Chien d’Oysel requires daily maintenance , but the latter is not particularly restrictive , being essentially based on simple brushing.

It is recommended to brush the dog daily to ensure the cleanliness and beauty of his coat. The inside of its ears, its hair and its pads should be inspected after outings in order to locate and remove any debris or parasites.

If they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer. Her teeth need to be brushed regularly to eliminate tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria.

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Food

The Dog of Oysel needs a balanced and quality diet , adapted to his level of physical activity, his age and his size.

Physical activity

Being a hunting dog, the Dog of Oysel cannot be satisfied with short outings. It needs to be walked for a long time every day , with the possibility of letting it move without a leash in places where it is allowed.

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