Dog: types and recommendations for keeping dogs

A mastiff is a large and fairly strong dog. But this is not a separate breed of animals, but a whole group, which includes several breeds of domestic dogs belonging to the Molossian group.

Before you start a pet belonging to the category of dogs, it is important to familiarize yourself with its distinctive characteristics, namely the appearance and character traits.

The main distinguishing feature of the dogs, which can be seen even with the naked eye, is its large dimensions. If we talk about specific numerical values, then the growth of the dog can reach 90 centimeters at the withers, and the weight of the animal can be about 90 kilograms.

An animal may look different. Some species are more graceful, others more massive. The front of the dog’s head is usually elongated, but the specific shape depends on the subspecies. The nose is wide and has large nostrils. The shape of the eyes is almond-shaped. The coat is short and smooth in almost all varieties.

Regardless of the particular species, dogs need training. Moreover, puppy training should begin from the very first days of his stay with you. If you approach this process with all seriousness and responsibility, then you can raise a faithful, calm and friendly dog.

You can’t leave the dog alone with yourself for a long time - this dog cannot stand long loneliness, it can negatively affect both his mood and his mental state as a whole (stress disorders will occur). The dog makes good contact with children and other animals, but at first such communication should be kept under close supervision.

If the described features of the animal do not scare you and you are ready to bring a similar dog to your house, then it is important to determine the specific breed of the dog.

To date, at the official level, 7 dog breeds have been registered. Let's consider each of them in more detail.

Inexperienced dog breeders, as well as people who are not related to the animal kingdom, often call the Great Dane just dogs, implying that this is the only breed of animal that falls into the category of “dog”. Actually this statement is incorrect. The thing is that animals belonging to this species are the most common, but far from the only ones.

This variety was born in 1971 in the territory of modern Germany. These animals have a proportional physique, have long and thin limbs, and are also quite high. Thus, the average growth of the Great Dane at the withers is about 90 centimeters. The hairline of animals is quite short and smooth to the touch. Color can be varied: black, white and even blue. By their nature and behavior, the dogs are quite friendly and active. They make good contact with people.

The French variety is fundamentally different from the German in appearance. This variety of domestic dogs has a large nose, folds in the front of the head, drooping ears. The physique is quite large (as is characteristic of dogs), the legs are massive. The hairline of the dogue of Bordeaux can be of various shades of brown and red. The coat itself is short and smooth.

The French variety of dogs does not like loneliness. Animals constantly need company, otherwise they feel stress, longing, sadness and other negative emotions. It should also be borne in mind that dogs belonging to this species are leaders by nature, so they prefer to dominate other animals neighboring them.

This variety was bred in the city of Cordoba. Its primary purpose is to hunt large animals. With the development and spread of animal breeds, they began to be attracted to other tasks: search and rescue operations, as well as to serve in law enforcement and military bodies. Interestingly, Argentinean dogs were also used as fighting dogs. In this regard, the reputation of these animals turned out to be damaged.

Animals belonging to this species have very pronounced intellectual and mental abilities. If you seriously approach the process of animal training, you can raise a reliable guard and defender.

The Tibetan dog is a breed of dog that is shrouded in a mysterious and mysterious story. There is no consensus not only about the origin, but also about the development and current condition of the breed. So, a number of scholars believe that today there are no Tibetan Great Danes in their original form - animals have transformed into Tibetan mastiffs.

In general, the dogs of the Tibetan variety have a rather large body and very thick coat. As for the mental characteristics of animals, it is important to note their well-developed mental abilities and courage.

Dogs are also Brazilian.This type of dog differs from its brethren in a strongly pronounced protective instinct - four-legged pets will struggle to protect not only their owner, but also the territory in which they live. Since ancient times, Brazilian breed dogs have been used as helpers during hunting, as well as for grazing cattle and chasing after escaped slaves.

It is believed that the original breed, which became a kind of progenitor of the Canary Dog, is a Spanish fighting dog, which existed in the III century BC. The Canary Great Dane occurred naturally, and breeders did not participate in its breeding. That is why the animal is of great interest to the cynological society.

The Canary Dogs were used for a variety of purposes: as companions in the hunting process, as security guards, defenders, etc. The character of dogs is especially distinguished by such features as stubbornness and independence. Physically, the dogs are quite strong and powerful.

Due to the fact that animals often took part in military campaigns, English Great Danes are also called royal. One of the most important features of these dogs is the ability to easily and quickly get along with people, find contact with them. However, such qualities are not completely natural; training is necessary for their development.

Different breeds of dogs (despite the fact that they belong to the same large category) have different physiological and psychological features, dogs look different in appearance. On the other hand, animals are united by such universal characteristics as strength, power and large dimensions.

A dog related to dogs, needs a large space - this is due to both the large size of the animal, and its natural activity and energy. Concerning, if you live in a city small apartment, then you should refuse to buy such a large dog.

The dog needs a separate equipped place, which should have bowls for food and water, as well as a stove bench (it can be purchased at a zoological store or made independently from improvised means).

Dogs need increased attention regarding hygiene. The thing is that these animals do not differ in cleanliness, therefore it is important to constantly monitor them. The most characteristic feature of dogs in this regard is constant and profuse salivation. In this regard, it is important to monitor the condition of the oral cavity of the dog, to brush your teeth. In addition, it is important to regularly examine the ears and eyes of the animal. If necessary, they can be cleaned with cotton pads and sticks dipped in water. Do not forget about regular clipping.

Water procedures are another important part of the content of the dogs. Bathe dogs as necessary in warm water and using special detergents. For convenience, you can use a hose or shower.

Dog food can be either natural or artificial. In the first case, it is assumed that the owner of the pet independently compiles his diet, making sure that he is saturated with a large number of vitamins and minerals, is balanced in relation to proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Do not feed your pet stale and poor-quality food or leftovers from your table. If you prefer feeding dry or wet ready-made mixtures, then carefully monitor that they match the breed of your pet, its age and physiological characteristics. Choose holistic and super premium food, do not buy cheap formulations - they can harm your pet's body.

Periodically, vitamin complexes can be included in the dog’s diet, but in this case, a preliminary consultation with the veterinarian is mandatory. In addition, you should regularly show your pet to a specialist for prevention. Do not forget to carry out mandatory medical procedures: vaccination, treatment against fleas, worms and other harmful microorganisms.

Parenting and training are especially important in relation to dogs. The fact is that they are very stubborn and independent animals, which may not perceive the authority of the owner, if not to train the animal. If possible, entrust the training procedure to a professional dog handler. In the learning process, do not use force or express aggression - the animal is very sensitive. However, at the same time, the dog must be kept strict so that he understands who is the master.

Training is worth starting from the very first days when you brought a puppy to your home. First, familiarize your dog with the basic commands ("stand", "sit", "voice", etc.) and only then proceed with more complex tasks.

See below for more details.