Everything you need to know about the red Spitz

Spitz is a very active breed of dog. You need to play with them, run and spend a lot of time. Pet care is simple, but requires some attention.

This breed of breed includes Spitzs of both bright saturated red and a more reserved color - light red. Puppies are usually born a light shade, but then they can darken.

Red color and fluffy wool are signature business cards. With the phrase "Pomeranian" people imagine a "fluffy sun" that rushes around the owner at the speed of light and delights him with a loud bark. But if you want a red-haired puppy, then check the pedigree.

Red Spitz can be of any size: from miniature to large. Most often, puppies of a red color are found in such subspecies as Pomeranian, small spitz and grosspitz.

Before bringing a puppy home, you need to take care of the safety of your pet home. Take away as far as possible (or higher) all the small objects that the doggie can swallow, everything that he can drop or break. So you protect the unformed psyche of the pet from unnecessary injuries and fear, and yourself from stress. All chemicals (detergents, cosmetics, medicines, etc.) must be put in separate boxes without leaving anything in a visible place, since a curious puppy can eat something very harmful.The trash can, or rather the waste that a doggie can get from there, can cause indigestion or even poisoning, so it also needs to be removed from the field of view.

A particularly dangerous place is the balcony. He can make his way there in search of adventure, and the unglazed space, especially on the upper floors, will create an extra risk to life.

Small Spitz need a lot of rest - do not wake up the puppy until he gets enough sleep and gain strength. Do not throw the puppy alone on high surfaces - it may fall and be damaged.

It is better to provide your pet with a place to relax. It can be a soft couch or a cozy house. Do not take the spitz to bed. If you want to wean an adult dog from this habit, it will be extremely difficult to do.

Caring for a puppy will not take too much time, but you will need to pay attention to it regularly.

• You can feed the puppy with special feeds for small dogs, preferring dry premium foods. Sometimes you can pamper your pet with wet food or paste.
• If you choose the option of feeding homemade food, then you need to cook the puppy separately, including meat, fish, vegetables, cereals, cottage cheese in the diet. Fish and meat should be boneless and cut into small pieces.
• One of the indicators of proper nutrition is the condition of the coat. She must be fluffy and beautiful. It is enough to wash Spitz once a month, and when bathing you need to make sure that water does not get into your ears. Use special shampoos for dogs.
• You will have to pay attention to grooming, combing the dog twice a week with special brushes.
• It is necessary to monitor the condition of the eyes and ears, rubbing them with a cotton pad soaked in boiled water or a decoction of chamomile.
• The first vaccinations begin to be given at the age of one and a half months. Prior to this, do not let the puppy out, do not take it on a visit and limit contacts with the outside world. A few days before the first vaccination, you need to drink the puppy with anthelmintic drugs. A veterinarian will help you choose a good drug and calculate the dosage.

Because of their orange color, Spitz is often associated with the sun or something fiery. So, if you want to choose a name for the pet, based on its color, then you should pay attention to the words of foreign languages ​​denoting the sun, the names of the ancient gods who were the protectors of light and fire. If you are a fan of unusual names, you can refer to the list of gemsthe color of which matches the color of your animal. Or you should pay attention to the names of rulers, famous personalities, favorite characters of cartoons or films.

Such names are suitable for boyslike Amber, Helios (the ancient Greek god of the sun), Phaeton (the beautiful son of Helios and the mortal woman), Apollo (the god of light, patron of the arts), Phoebe (the Roman name of Apollo), Ra (aka Amon Ra - the Egyptian god of the sun), Prince , Sultan, Georg, Louis, Henry, Agni (Indian god of fire), Loki (Scandinavian god of fire and cunning), Medoc, Iris, Peach, Ludwig, Garfield, Ray of Light, Chile, Kyle, Carmine, Ruby, Azazello, Kim (" golden ”from Korean), Ron Weasley (we can also include Percy, and Fred with George), Fox, Citrus, Orange, Mars, Lian (“ torch ”from the Irish), Set (e petsky god of the desert), Jason, Shine, Pink, Amber, Whiskey, Brandy, Twix.

You can choose a name for the red-headed Spitz girl, based on the same considerations. In this case, Hestia (the goddess of the hearth and sacred fire of the ancient Greeks), the Sun (suitable for both girls and boys), Patricia, Aurora (the ancient Roman goddess of the morning dawn), Ophelia (in honor of the red-haired heroine of Shakespeare) will suit you: , Scarlett, Ivy (in honor of the red-haired comic book heroine), Ginny, Ingritt, Sansa (female characters of the popular series “Game of Thrones”), Toffee, Goldie, Zlata (the full version may sound like Goldilocks), Ariel (the red-haired little mermaid from the cartoon), Lilith, Eve, Rowena (the red-haired heroine of one of the series), Sk LLI, Miranda (or Mirinda, in honor of orange soda), Kate, Paprika, Caramel, Mandarin, Freckles. Dried apricots, Pumpkin, Spark, Aina ("fire" from Celtic), Ocher.Cinnamon, Ruby, Akiko (“the child of autumn” from Japanese), Ginger, Daphne, Lilu (heroine of the movie “The Fifth Element”), Foxy, Cher (“lioness” from the Persian), Alani (orange tree at the time of flowering in the Hawaiian Islands) , Fanta, Medea.

Among such a variety of original names, there is sure to be one that will appeal to both the pet and the owner.

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