Overview of White Fluffy Dogs

The beauty and elegance of white dogs always attracts attention. Big and small, fluffy and not very indifferent, causing a desire to touch the silk freshness of smooth wool or bury your hands in thick snow-white fur. For those who want to get a pet the color of freshly fallen snow, there are many possibilities. You can choose a decorative dog for prestige and decoration, or you can choose a loyal friend who will accompany not only on walks, but also on hunting or fishing, to be a reliable guard.

Most admiring dogs with a thick long coat, regardless of size.

Snow-white small dogs from a group of lap-dogs native to France. Owners give birth to these dogs to participate in exhibitions or as a companion. The size of adults reaches a maximum of only 30 cm in height and length, weight not more than 5 kg. The dog’s special pride is its long-haired, thick and wavy coat. The length of the coat reaches 100 mm. It is soft and silky to the touch. The color in adults is only white, but in puppies the presence of rusty spots is acceptable, which disappear with age. Character Bichon Frize is good-natured and playful. The dog quickly finds a common language with all households and is easy to train. Despite its small size, the dog is distinguished by courage.

A pet dog originally from the island of Malta is called Maltese and has a thick, long, snow-white coat. Adult dogs reach 25 cm at the withers of males and 23 cm at females. These are the maximum boundaries of growth, while the minimum are 21 cm and 20 cm, respectively.The weight of a healthy dog ​​varies between 3-4 kg, but by the standards of the American Kennel Club, the ideal weight should be between 1.8-2.7 kg. The hair of a lap-dog is straight, silky, forming a continuous cover from head to tail without the formation of locks or curls. The length of the hair reaches the floor. Maltese have a pure white fur coat, but the breed standards allow a light shade of ivory. The nature of the dog is good-natured. She is very fond of her owners, easily gets along with children, good in relation to other pets. It refers to strangers with a slight distrust. Despite its small size, the dog has a brave heart.

Another small variety of white dogs, the Italian lap-dog or bolognese differs from its relatives by a shorter, thick and shaggy fur coat. Bolognese is often confused with Bichon Frize, but these are very different breeds. Cute playful companion has a height of only 20-30 cm, and weight not more than 4 kg. The shape of the dog resembles a square. The coat is silky, long, with a thick undercoat. They cut the bolognese with scissors, opening their eyes and giving it the shape of a puff. Coloring is predominantly pure white or with fawn ears. An active, smart and funny dog ​​is rather distrustful of strangers and does not like to be in the spotlight. Unlike the Bichon Frize or Maltese, bolognese does not have unlimited courage, preferring to wait for danger behind the owner's back.

It is difficult to pass by and not pay attention to the cheerful fluffy ball rolling towards. Pomeranian is one of the cutest creatures among dogs. Small, only from 18 to 22 cm, a lively lump with a sly fox face and thick cotton wool has a lively, playful character. Fidget Spitz will never let the owner get bored, with pleasure playing long games in any outdoor games. It is distinguished by its stubbornness and desire to dominate the pack, not inferior even to large dogs. Therefore, raising a puppy is very important. A properly brought up doggie will not cause any special problems, as it has devotion and respect for the owner. He will gladly carry out all the commands for the sake of approval.

A small white dog with a thick and long coat has a playful character and courage. In case of danger, a doggie bravely rushes to protect the owners. Thanks to the good-natured disposition, the dog gets along well with children and is suitable as a companion for the elderly. This breed has a developed territorial instinct and strong-willed character, so the dog will actively defend its territory and try to become a leader in the pack. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to raise a puppy from early childhood. Only in this case, the pet will delight the owners with a cheerful disposition and obedience.

The miniature dog, originally from Madagascar, is distinguished by a thick white hair, resembling cotton in structure, hence the name of the breed Coton de Tulear (literally translated “cotton from Tulear”). Another name - Madagascar Bichon - refers the dog to a group of lapdogs. Small, 26-28 cm tall and weighing 4-6 kg male dogs (females are 3 cm lower and 0.5-1 kg lighter), first appeared in Europe in the second half of the last century. Until that moment, they lived only on the island, being descendants of Maltese lapdogs and native dogs. By the time of resettlement in Europe, the dog was on the verge of breed degeneration. Beautiful, similar to lapdogs, short-legged, rectangular, dogs are covered with long (6-8 cm), straight and soft hair.Although the color of the fur coat is predominantly white, the standards of the breed allow the presence of small fawn spots near the ears. A slight undulation of thick, delicate wool is also acceptable. The character of the Coton de Tulear is smart, playful and obedient. They get along easily with children, like to speak in public. But at the same time, they treat strangers with caution, warning them of their approach with a voiced bark.

The hunting breed of dogs, bred in Scotland, the West Highland White Terrier has a semi-long, hard, white coat with a thick, very soft coat. West Highlands are very playful and good-natured. They are easy to train and can get along with others. To get a well-bred dog, obedience is taught from childhoodotherwise the dog will try to seize power, showing his leadership qualities. Since the breed was bred as a hunting one, the vestiges are characterized by unlimited courage, a lively mind and ingenuity, which they actively use. The energy that accumulates in this small (height about 28 cm, weight no more than 7-9 kg) body requires daily active walks in the fresh air.

The poodle became a decorative dog not so long ago. For a long time, dogs of this breed were used as hunting for hunting waterfowl. A smart, active, self-respecting dog is easily trained to perform in the circus arena, as well as to work as a customs or search and rescue service. Dwarf individuals (28-35 cm tall) and miniature (24-28 cm) are mainly used as companion dogs. White poodle puppies have a down coat of cream color, which, as they grow older, turns white and becomes covered with elastic curls.

A shepherd dog originally from Hungary is a representative of a group of shepherd dogs. A large animal, 71-76 cm tall, in males and 66-70 cm in females, has a thick semi-rigid coat with a thick soft undercoat. The length of the hair on the body is from 4 to 12 cm, on the head, underbelly and paws 1-2 cm, and on the tail up to 15 cm. The fur coat of the dog is very wavy, prone to the formation of tangles. Allowed color is white or faded ivory. Kuvas are distinguished by their gullibility to the hosts and lively character. Brave, unlimited devotion to the owner and his family, but in the case of frequent mistreatment, they can react negatively. Use them as guards, shepherds and as dogs for sports.

Another snow-white representative of large long-haired dogs is the Pyrenean mountain dog. The birthplace of the Pyrenees is France, its mountainous part, where representatives of this breed have been serving as shepherd or guard dogs for many centuries. Over the centuries of selection, mountain dogs have gained sufficient independence in judgment and the ability to act independently, without waiting for the owner’s command. Therefore, experienced dog handlers who know how to raise an obedient dog without the use of cruel measures should engage in raising a dog. Otherwise, the dog will try to take a leading position, which will be difficult for an inexperienced dog breeder to cope with. The reason for this is the serious size of the adult dog:

• males 0.7-0.8 m tall;
• bitches - 0.65-0.75 m.

The beauty of Samoyed huskies is recognized by all. A long fluffy white fur coat allows the animal to withstand severe northern frosts. Heat preservation is provided by a thick, short, very soft undercoat and long, semi-rigid and straight coat.According to breed standards, in addition to pure white, cream and white with biscuit spots, but not pale brown, are acceptable. Samoyed puppies look very cute, outwardly resembling teddy bears. But, despite the cute appearance, the Samoyed’s character is stubborn. Dogs do not differ in special obedience, tend to make their own decisions, but at the same time they are good-natured, affectionate for children and retain a playful character until old age.

She can be considered a relative of the Samoyed husky. She is also a descendant of a white German Spitz. American Eskimo Spitz is a dog with many talents. She is easy to learn, always cheerful, easy to get along with children, but at the same time she is a good companion, reliable guard and true friend. The size range of the Eskimo Spitz is quite wide: adults can be from 23 to 48 cm tall and weigh from 2.7 to 16 kg. The color of the coat can be pure white, or have a cream shade.

A little-known white Swiss or American-Canadian shepherd in Russia belongs to shepherd dogs. Elegant, of medium height (58-66 cm - male, 53-61 cm - female), non-aggressive dog attracts dog breeders with a good-natured character, boundless devotion, unpretentiousness and liveliness. The dog is emotionally attached to the owners; it needs a sense of family warmth and its own need. There are two varieties of “Swiss”: long-haired and short-haired. Both subspecies are undemanding in maintenance and care.

Maremma-Abruzzo Shepherd is a native of Maremma and Abruzzo, two regions of Italy. A snow-white dog, outwardly resembling a retriever, is used as a shepherd or watchman. Large and strong dogs are characterized by a calm, independent character and do not need the constant presence of the owner, easily transferring long separation. In addition to white, animals with a lemon, light red or pale beige shade of a fur coat are allowed.

The ancient breed of shepherd dogs - the South Russian Shepherd - has a thick curly hair with a rich undercoat. Wool to the touch is coarse. The length of the hairline is the same throughout the body and not less than 10 cm. Dogs can be white, gray-white, fawn, white with spots, fawn pie and gray of various shades. The character of the South Russian shepherd is quite severe. This is a dog of one owner, to which she will obey unquestioningly. The dog considers the owner’s family to be his pack and will protect him from the threat, even at the cost of his life.

If you came to visit you, you saw in a corner or on a sofa a large armful of thick threads resembling a mop, then do not rush to condemn the owners for the mess and do not try to push this stuff onto the floor yourself. Such a picturesque appearance has one of the reliable guard dogs - the Hungarian Shepherd, or Komondor. A characteristic feature of the dog, large, from 0.7 m in height and 50-60 kg in weight, is long white hair, twisted in strands. The total weight of an adult dog's fur coat can reach 7 kg, and the number of cords is 2000 pieces. An adult does not have an undercoat. Drop hair remains in cords that are never combed, creating reliable protection against teeth and claws. Small puppies of the Hungarian Shepherd have a silky soft coat with a down, which completely falls out by the age of two. By this time, the puppy's hair begins to curl and form separate strands, which later curl into cords.

Before purchasing a purebred dog, it is necessary to check with the seller for the pedigree, metric and veterinary passport.These documents will be extremely necessary if in the future it is planned to participate in exhibitions or obtain offspring. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the pedigree and the state of health of the puppy's parents in order to determine the predisposition and the presence of genetic diseases. But first of all, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the peculiarity of the chosen breed of dogs, the conditions of keeping, nutrition and education.

Long-haired representatives of white dogs require regular combing of their fur coat to avoid the formation of tangles and tangles. This applies to all breeds, except for the adult Hungarian shepherd, the cords of which must be separated from time to time without combing individual strands. Decorative dogs are bathed up to 3 times a month, large working dogs can be bathed 1 time per year. Clipping of nails and wool is carried out as necessary. Show dogs need more attention and care, while ordinary pets need the usual hygiene procedures.

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