Dogs that do not fade: the best breeds and the nuances of caring for them

Getting rid of dog hair during molting is not easy. She haunts the owners everywhere, remains on clothes and furniture. In this article, you will learn about whether there are non-shedding dog breeds suitable for an apartment, what are their features, as well as what are the nuances of caring for these pets.

If you are sure that there are dogs in the world that are unable to molt, then you are deeply mistaken. Absolutely all dogs periodically get rid of unnecessary hair. But the scale of this phenomenon in different breeds is different. There are pets in which the wool falls out in very small amounts completely imperceptibly and has no unpleasant odor. This is happiness for the owners.

Dogs that are considered non-shedding are divided into several groups:

• wire-haired animals have soft and delicate undercoat, coarse and hard outer coat, which practically does not fall;
• curly-haired friends of a person also do not dot everything around with their hair, but careful care is needed for their attractive fur coat: pets get dirty, collect garbage for wool during a walk;
• representatives of bare and almost bare breeds - exotic animals, they do not part with the hair, since it is absent, may have a smell characteristic of coverless animals, which does not look like a dog’s smell.

People choosing a decorative companion dog for maintenance in a city apartment should pay attention to several small non-shedding species.

• Yorkshire Terrier. This is a brave and fearless friend.Cheerful, playful, he gets along well with children and is suitable for keeping in a large family. The dog does not have an undercoat, which can cause a lot of anxiety when molting.

• Scotch Terrier. This is a representative class dog - the favorite of actors and presidents. In Russia, she became popular thanks to the People's Artist of the Soviet Union Mikhail Rumyantsev - a clown named Pencil. The famous comedian did not find himself a better stage partner than the faithful and kind Scottish terrier Klyaks.

• West Highland White Terrier. These dogs are very energetic and do not know peace. Charming snow-white wool is tough, and the undercoat is dense and thick. These are excellent hunters, but city dwellers are happy to breed them in apartments as pets.

• Chinese Crested Dog. This is a funny creature, completely devoid of hair on the body. Long tows are only on the face, on the ears and paws. There are individuals covered with a rare thin fluff.

• Shih Tzu. The birthplace of a pet that is incredibly similar to a lion cub is China. The dog accompanied the emperor of China everywhere; she will accompany you wherever you go. A kind sweet creature does not shed, does not smell and does not cause allergies.

• Brussels Griffon. The heart of this dog will forever be devoted to only one owner, and the animal will treat the rest of the household with caution. Excessive attention spoils his character: the griffon becomes wayward and spoiled. Reasonable severity in education does not hurt.

• Bichon Frize. This fun creature is a lapdog from France, a faithful companion and favorite of royalty. Astrakhan bichon will be friends with children. He is always ready for the hustle and bustle of fun. He needs room, so the ideal place for his living is a large apartment.

• Poodles: toy and miniature. These are smart and kind dogs with high intelligence, wonderful and loyal friends. There will be no smell or coat in the house. An active animal requires long walks, attention and careful care.

• Maltese. This charming, sweet and gentle aristocrat can be kind and obedient or spoiled by whims, depending on how you educate. This indoor dog is suitable for older people with a measured lifestyle.

• Affinpincher. The main qualities of the breed: high intelligence and fearlessness. Despite the miniature size, the character of the dog is not "pocket". The hair of the animal does not remain on household items and does not cause allergies, but the pet requires care.

• Lhasa Apso. This small dog is very proud and courageous in character. She will protect you, guard the house and give affection. The coat of the pet is long, stiff, with a soft undercoat.

This group also includes a large number of breeds.

• Basenji. A dog that does not know how to bark, conquered the world with its quick wit and friendliness. Pets get along well with children and other animals. Suitable for people with an active lifestyle.

• The average poodle. From other representatives of this breed, dogs differ only in size. These are not only magnificent circus artists, but also loyal friends and security guards. They behave intelligently and do not bark for no reason. Lush wool will not fall off your carpet and hang in shreds on your clothes, but it’s very troublesome to take care of.

• Mexican Hairless Dog. It has wool only on the head in the form of a funny crest. The animal is great for allergy sufferers. The character of the pets is flexible and sociable, they are very playful, but obedient.

• American hairless terrier. The animal requires careful attitude and constant care, and in return will delight devotion and love. He loves children very much, plays and communicates with them with pleasure.

• Miniature schnauzer. A brave friend, smart, funny and very active. The dog has a hard coat with a dense undercoat. Permanent trimming and haircuts are required.

• Norfolk Terrier. Representatives of this breed are very kind, smart, obedient and unpretentious in leaving. This dog is a godsend for the lazy. It does not require daily combing.

• Wheaten Terrier. Dogs of this breed can live in a city apartment or in a country house. The dog is friendly and obedient. Skillful education will help to defeat her natural obstinacy. Kindness and affection are the guarantee that the wheat terrier will become your friend.

• Welsh terrier. A friendly dog ​​will keep company with you and other animals. The dog is active, restless, cocky, self-confident and sometimes naughty, but non-aggressive. She just loves to show her character.

• Tibetan Terrier. This is a great friend and guard for your family. If you are often absent for a long time, then you should not start this breed in a city apartment: the animal will begin to yearn, its neighbors will bark and howl with its bark.

It is worth highlighting the largest dogs that do not fade.

• Giant Schnauzer. This giant handsome man is an excellent hunter, loyal friend and wonderful watchman. A large dog needs great mental and physical stress. Be sure to need a training course and training. Giant Schnauzer does not molt and does not smell like a dog. Hard wool requires constant care, otherwise it will fall into tangles.

• Airedale. An unpretentious and kind dog in the house takes up a lot of space, but it does not require much care. The dog’s coat is stiff, the outer coat resembles a wire. The animal is suitable for a large active family with children.

• Russian black terrier. This huge good man will become a universal favorite. And his love is enough for everyone, from small to large. This is an excellent watchman, defender and friend. For thick pet hair, proper and timely care is necessary.

• Kerry Blue Terrier. This dog will brighten up your leisure time. He wants to always be with his loved ones, but never gets under his feet. This is a good friend and companion. The dog has a strong physique and excellent health.

• Portuguese water dog. Bred specifically to help fishermen, it swims beautifully. Thick curly wool has water-repellent properties.

• Whippet. This is a family English dog that lives perfectly in the apartment. He is friends with children and other animals, obedient and non-aggressive. The dog does not need special care, constant cleaning of the hair for it is not needed. The animal has a very short pile, which drops in small quantities and is extremely rare.

• Greyhound hound. The thin-legged and tall aristocrats with long hair or smooth-haired, most popular in Tsarist Russia, will not decorate your home with their hair. Dogs also have no unpleasant odor.

• Commander This dog has a very unusual appearance. The animal has a lot of wool, and it resembles a coarsely chopped home noodle, which covers the body of the animal with a continuous cloak to the very ground. The commander’s felt suit is not combed, and if necessary, untangled with hands.

So that the dog does not get dirty, and the tows of wool do not fall into tangles, the pet needs clothes. The dog is smart, highly organized, non-aggressive, gets along with other animals.

If the dog does not fade, does not emit an unpleasant odor and does not cause allergies, this does not mean that it does not need care. Rather, on the contrary, these animals need proper timely care, which consists in the following:

• Pets that do not lose their hair on their own should be combed regularly;
• dogs with medium hard outer coat need to be trimmed in the cabin or do it yourself;
• long-haired dogs need to be combed out and bathed in a timely manner, so that the animal does not form tangles;
• regular grooming in the salon and grooming are mandatory procedures for dogs such as poodles, lapdogs, yorkshires;
• it is necessary to regularly cleanse the skin of animals from dead particles and prevent dandruff in order to avoid irritation and dermatitis, especially in short-haired and bald dogs; for this, special gloves and sanitary napkins for animals are purchased;
• you need to regularly clean your ears and wash your eyes, keep the animal's oral cavity in order;
• do all the necessary vaccinations and give vitamins.

Dogs that do not have hairline require special care. They are afraid of cold and drafts, and the sultry sun can leave burns on delicate skin. Dogs of these breeds need clothing that protects the body.

It is necessary to bathe such animals more often than others in order to wash off the dust and secretions that may occur on the skin. Long-haired pets also need a wardrobe that protects them from the weather, dirt and insects that cause serious illness.

When choosing a dog breed, you need to consider several points.

For what purposes do you buy a pet:

• this is the future little companion, which you can safely hold in your arms and carry with you everywhere - such a dog should have a minimum weight, be sociable and peaceful to others;
• if you want to have a family friend and a favorite of children - the dog should be cheerful, active, non-aggressive and well-mannered, patient with childish antics;
• choose a guard and watchman - a large dog, strong and hardy, will do;
• a friend is needed for active pastime - the animal must be active, capable and resilient, well amenable to training.

Analyze how much time you and your loved ones are willing to devote to your pet:

• many decorative dogs just need your presence nearby, at home, on the couch, and most dogs of medium and large breeds need some physical activity and long walks in the fresh air;
• if you are not lazy, you will be able to care for any breed; for those who do not want to strain, often comb and cut the animal, it is better to choose a shedding dog that requires a minimum of time to groom.

Think about how comfortable the dog will be: Do you have other pets in the house, a park or a dog’s playground near the house, can you spend money on expensive grooming, clothes or training.

Feeding non-shedding dogs is fundamentally no different from feeding dogs of other breeds. The animal menu should contain all the vital vitamins, macro- and microelements, then the dog will be healthy and will not cause any problems to its owners.

It can be used as ready-made feed for nutrition. premium, super-premium and holistic, and food carefully prepared by the owners from natural products. When using ready-made feeds, it will be enough to take into account the required serving size and the manufacturer's recommendations on the packaging.

To keep the animal in good shape, it is enough to adhere to the following simple rules:

• adult dogs are fed 2 times a day;
• puppies are fed more often: up to 3 months - up to 6 times a day, from 3 months - 4 times a day, and after 6 months they gradually reduce their nutrition to 2 times by 10 months;
• pets should always have fresh water;
• it is forbidden to give bones, sweet, salty and spicy;
• with natural nutrition in the diet, lean meat, sea fish, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and cereals are necessary.

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