About

About

Cimarron Uruguayo Europe (CUE) is the international co-operation among a few responsible European breeders for the preservation and propagation of our beloved breed in Europe. In order to produce healthy dogs with temperament and anatomy according to breed standard, we agree to breed according to rules of FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) as well as keep in mind the breed standard and rules of the KCU (Kennel Club Uruguayo).

UPDATE In 2025 we brought more strict rules for ourselves to ensure excellent health in our dogs. At the same time, we decided to propagate only our dogs in this page.

Breeding definition

Before we talk about responsibility among dog breeders, we must define breeding itself. It does not mean only crossing two dogs of different sexes and having cute puppies. Breeding should result in improving the dogs which we have. We can talk about the improvement of the anatomy, movement, temperament or working abilities.

According to FCI “the goal in dog breeding is functionally healthy dogs with a construction and mentality typical to the breed, dogs that can live a long and happy life for the benefit and pleasure of the owner and the society as well as the dog itself. Breeding should be carried out in such a manner that it promotes the health and well-being of the progeny, as well as the welfare of the bitch.” [1]

Health testing and hip dysplasia

Keeping in mind the definition of breeding according to the FCI, only healthy dogs should be used in breeding. Cimarron Uruguayo is a generally healthy breed. We believe that we can keep the breed healthy, but the honesty of each breeder and health testing are important. In Uruguay, the dogs must be tested for hip dysplasia; after age of 12 months. In Europe, the rules of Clubs in given countries vary. Some breeders check not only the hips, but also the elbow and the spine at their dogs to ensure the usage of the most healthy dogs in their breeding program.

According to FCI “dogs with eliminating faults such as e.g. diagnosed severe hip dysplasia may not be bred.” [2]
The KCU set rules for breeding dogs with a given result of hip dysplasia (HD). The individuals with result of hip dysplasia A, B and C can be reproduced freely. The individuals with “D” can be only bred with dogs with “A” or “B”. Dogs with hip dysplasia grade “E” are not suitable for breeding or exhibition. [3]

UPDATE 2025! The breeders co-operating within Cimarron Uruguayo Europe set more strict selection rules. Only dogs with HD A or B may be used for breeding without any limitations. Dog with HD C may be only used with a dog with HD A/A. If the dog´s hip dysplasia result is HD A on one side and extremely bad on the other side, and at least two vets confirm it was caused by an injury, the dog can be used for breeding but the next generation must be followed more strictly.

Genetic diversity

As Cimarron Uruguayo is a rare breed, especially in Europe, the breeders must be very responsible. If breeders use ill dogs, repeat litters or use the same male with too many females, it can later have negative impact on the whole breed.

According to FCI “to preserve, or preferably extend, the genetic diversity of the breed, matador breeding and heavy inbreeding should be avoided. Mating between siblings, mother to son or father to daughter should never be performed. As a general recommendation no dog should have more offspring than equivalent to 5% of the number of puppies registered in the breed population during a five-year period. The size of the breed population should be looked upon not only on national but also on international level, especially in breeds with few individuals.” [1]

Cimarron Uruguayo Europe co-operation

As “knowledge, honesty and cooperation, both on national and international level, is basic in healthy dog breeding” [1] Cimarron Uruguayo Europe was created to co-operate together for the well-being of the breed. Except for breeding according to rules of FCI and the given Kennel Club (in the country of the given breeder) we agree:

  • To test each dog at least for hip dysplasia before breeding;
  • To use only generally healthy dogs in breeding;
  • Not to use dogs with HD – D or worse in breeding, neither if the other dog has HD – A (except for above mentioned injury);
  • To use dogs with HD – C in breeding only if the other dog has HD – A/A;
  • To have maximally 3 litters with a female. (Except for the case of really small litter with no more than 3 puppies; or if the whole litter was eliminated from breeding – so they cannot be used for breeding; or if the breeder strictly limits the number of puppies sold with breeding rights.);
  • Not to repeat litters. (Except for the case of really small litter with no more than 3 puppies; or if the whole litter was eliminated from breeding – so they cannot be used for breeding; or if the breeder strictly limits the number of puppies sold with breeding rights.);
  • To use a male maximally 5 times during his life, ideally each time with another female. (Except for the case of really small litter with no more than 3 puppies; or if the whole litter was eliminated from breeding – so they cannot be used for breeding; or if the breeder strictly limits the number of puppies sold with breeding rights.).

Author: Cimarron Uruguayo Europe, 9th March 2021, update 2025

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[1] FCI, FCI international breeding strategies, accessed 9 March 2021, <http://fci.be/en/Breeding-42.html>.
[2] FCI, International breeding rules of the FCI, accessed 9 March 2021, <http://fci.be/en/Breeding-42.html>.
[3] Kennel Club Uruguayo, Restricciones de cria según placas de cadera, accessed 9 March 2021, <https://www.kcu.com.uy/restricciones-displasia->.