Norbotten Spitz: features, nature and rules of care

Laiki is an amazing breed that attracts with its charming appearance, intelligence, and behavioral qualities. However, not everyone can afford to have a big like, especially in the apartment.

In such cases, dog breeders recommend paying attention to the Norbotten husky. It is also called Norbotten Spitz. The Swedish breed, although it belongs to the hunting, is the smallest of all varieties. These beautiful little dogs conquer with their quick wit, excellent properties of a companion and friend, a family pet. The hunting instinct is not lost, but not so strong.

The ancestors of northern Spitz appeared in Scandinavia a long time ago, BC. They were very small. Archaeologists have found confirmation that in the 14th century BC there was a breed that was incredibly similar in appearance to modern huskies. Then the Scandinavian lands were inhabited by people from the south, who were accompanied by the first huskies.

The evolution affected the dogs: they became bigger, more enduring, because the conditions of the north demanded this. At all times, the husky was a hunting breed specializing in fur animals.

Since this type of hunting was very profitable, people happily raised dogs. Northern Spitz was incredibly smart, capable, able to keep the beast until the arrival of the owner.

The popularity of the dog did not go beyond the borders of the Swedish and Finnish lands, but in the XIX century they were officially registered in cynological communities, after which the description of the exterior was recorded.It would seem that the breed should have started to develop, spread, but this did not happen - the Swedish husky almost disappeared as a species by the beginning of the 20th century.

The population was inexorably declining until the first decade of the 20th century, when studies of breed characteristics were published. It turned out that this husky has the perfect qualities of the group, which prompted the dog handlers to take on the restoration and development of the species.

Nevertheless, in the 30s, the Spitz was deleted from the list of breeds at the cynological club, as all attempts by breeders were in vain. In the 50s, enthusiasts were found, they found dogs in the Scandinavian forests near foresters. It took only a dozen years for the Norbotten Spitz to appear at the dog show as one of the most promising breeds.

First of all, experts note the miniature size of this breed in comparison with other likes. Dimorphism of a sexual nature is revealed quite obviously. As for the description of appearance, the main characteristics are as follows:

• the head is wide, flat in the back of the head;
• the transition from ear to nose is extremely smooth, narrowed;
• a muzzle of a narrow type, without excessive folding;
• the body is elongated, with well-developed muscles;
• the neck is very powerful, moves easily;
• straight back, chest strong;
• the tail is placed high, rises above the line of the back, does not twist, slightly leaning toward the body;
• the hair on the tail is longer than on the body;
• legs are strong, with well-developed muscles, straight;
• the nose at the end is black;
• eyes are oval, brown, dark shade;
• the coat is not too long, coarse, with a dense undercoat of thick type.

The greatest virtue of the character of this breed is endurance and calm. Her temperament is so balanced that it is very difficult to bring the dog to aggression. The exception is attack, sweeping, threats of another obvious order. Moreover, it is not necessary to threaten the dog itself - it can violently rush to the defense of its owner. This dog is very courageous and courageous by nature, is a valuable addition to natural restraint.

The dog is judicious, logical behavior. If you need to make a decision, then this will not be difficult for her.

The difficulty is that the hunter’s instinct in Norbotten is fixed and prevails over reason, therefore it is simply necessary to educate and socialize him from an early age. If this is not done, the dog will react to other animals, like to game. It’s easy to train them, but sometimes the Norbotten are stubborn. People who do not have a special skill in training, getting a dog for the first time, it is better to contact specialists of the appropriate profile.

By nature, the Norbotten husky is active, agile and cheerful, you can keep it in the apartment, but you need to walk with your pet daily. The dog loves to play, run, you need to move a lot with it. The organization of active leisure is a very important part of the educational process. It relieves the dog of excess energy, which can be directed to goals of a destructive nature.

Caring for this breed does not include complex procedures and activities, the dog is clean and all she needs is regular care and attention:

• sleeping place, kept clean;
• compliance with hygiene standards when feeding - dishes should be clean;
• fresh water in constant access;
• full balanced nutrition.

Poor quality food is one of the most common causes of illness and the development of norbotten. Despite the unpretentiousness, feeding should be organized correctly, including lean meat, boiled buckwheat and rice, fruits, vegetables in the diet. Experts recommend choosing dry or wet special dog foods so that the diet is truly balanced. It is important to choose high-quality feed from manufacturers that have already established themselves. In any case, it is not allowed to feed the dog:

• expired feed and products;
• sweets;
• pork, fat;
• tubular bones;
• food from your table;
• You can not add salt, pepper, spices to food.

If you plan to keep the dog in a private house, then the aviary is best for her. The quality of the coat allows the Norbotten to live outside even in harsh climates. The enclosure must be equipped with:

• a booth;
• place for feeding.

Norbottenes have a pretty good immune system by nature, they are very hardy in any conditions. Of the often fixed diseases, experts note esophagitis. It is quite dangerous, since the disease causes inflammation in the esophagus. Among the causes of esophagitis are:

• hot meal feeding;
• the presence in the esophagus of a foreign object;
• infections, frequent vomiting.

Symptoms:

• poor appetite or complete refusal of food;
• sharp weight loss.

Another common norbotten disease is liver problems, and the inadequate functioning of this organ. You can cure it if you do not start the process, so you should definitely monitor the behavior, appetite, pet stool. Important to carry timely vaccination, which will protect the dog from many health problems.

Since norbotten are not a very common breed, it is not so easy to buy them in Russia. You need to choose a trusted nursery or breeder with good reviews. Most often, these puppies turn to Swedish and Finnish nurseries, where the breed is extremely popular.

For the most detailed information on a dog of the Norbotten Spitz breed, see the following video.