Description of curly dog ​​breeds and their content

To date, many breeds of dogs with curly hair are known and all of them are in great demand among judges of their indisputable beauty. An unusual coat requires special attention, in addition, pets need to be properly fed, carry out daily hygiene procedures, not to neglect upbringing and training. About the popular varieties of curly dogs, features of the content and the rules of choice, read in our article.

Representatives of curly dog ​​breeds look cheerful and cute, therefore, during walks they never go unnoticed. Among the pets of this species, both large and medium, and small individuals are found. Therefore, before you purchase such a pet, you need to take into account the main characteristics of a particular breed, the history of its origin and requirements for maintenance and care.

A curly dog ​​belongs to the decorative group and needs constant combing to maintain the beauty of the curls. Wool is first washed with special emollients, then gently combed with a brush. Sometimes, to give shape to curls, strands of wool are wound onto papillots.

It is difficult to say which breed of curly dogs is the best, because each of them is beautiful and interesting in its own way. All curly pets need the attention of the owner, these are not the dogs that will independently entertain and take care of themselves.Before you get such a handsome man, you need to choose the right breed, given the size and living conditions in the house.

Depending on the breed, you can purchase a small, medium or large pet. The same applies to the color: you can choose from almost all the colors that exist in the "dog" world - white, red, chocolate, black, motley and others.

The progenitor of these little curly dogs was bred in the middle of the XIV century in France. Due to the miniature size, the pets have earned immense popularity in the society of aristocrats, today the Bichon Frize has become widespread around the world. The growth of representatives of this species does not exceed 30 cm, their fur reaches a length of 10 cm. Dogs usually have only white color, with beige spots allowed. Such pets are demanding in care, they need to be bathed and combed regularly, if the owner plans to make a show career for the dog, then he will have to spend a lot of money on maintaining the beauty of “curls”.

His charming curly ears resemble wigs that were popular in the Middle Ages. The breed was bred at the beginning of the XIX century in the UK, its representatives are considered excellent hunters. Curly-haired cuties are distinguished by their friendly character, energy, have an excellent scent and visionIn addition, the dogs have well-developed musculature and perfect physique. The growth of individuals does not exceed 40 cm, the coat is of medium length and can be black, red and black-blue. Such pets need daily hair washing and periodic haircuts.

Today it is the most widespread species among kudlatny decorative breeds. Poodles differ not only in their original appearance, but also in their intelligence. For the first time the breed was bred in France, at the moment there are varieties with cord and curly hair. As for the color, it can be different from red (apricot), brown, black and ending with red, silver and white. There are four growth varieties of poodles: large (standard) with growth up to 60 cm, small (up to 45 cm), dwarf (miniature) - its growth does not exceed 35 cm, and also toy poodle (growth up to 28 cm). These pets are considered the most obedient, they quickly give in to training and training.

It is the largest curly dog, the breed of which was bred in the 50s in the USSR. Such beauties have an average height not exceeding 80 cm, they are unpretentious to the conditions of detention and quickly learn. Pets of this breed require constant attention of the owner, so they will not sit on the chain. Animals have a beautiful black fur, which is thick and silky. In caring for such dogs, the main thing is to pay more attention to their appearance and constantly perform grooming.

Curly dogs are represented by many breeds, so before you get a puppy you need to decide what it will be for. In the event that you need a friend for the family, it is best to give preference to those dog breeds that calmly respond to children and are friendly to people and other animals. Besides, the pet must be mobile and like to spend time actively. To protect the house, it is advisable to purchase large animals that are easy to train.

Since purebred puppies are expensive, many prefer to buy purebred dogs, but there are some risks.

• Until that time, until the baby grows up, its external data and dimensions are difficult to foresee. Due to the mixing of several breeds, the result can be unpredictable.
• It is impossible to predict the habits and behavior of purebred pets. In addition, a puppy taken from the street will have to immediately be shown to the veterinarian and given him all vaccinations, protecting himself and other animals from possible diseases.

Despite all these negative aspects, mongrels differ from thoroughbred relatives in good health and become loyal to their owners from the first minute of communication. Regardless of whether a purebred puppy or a mongrel will be acquired, it is also important to determine its gender. Dogs and bitches differ among themselves not only in appearance, but also in character. So, the characteristics of males include:

• have a powerful physique and well-developed muscles, therefore they look larger than girls;
• have a strong nervous system, which makes them more resilient bitches;
• due to physiological characteristics, males are able to work all year round, bitches are less efficient during estrus.

As for the shortcomings of the males, they are more aggressive and show a dominant character in relation to their master. If they are not trained and not trained, then such pets will become uncontrollable. In addition, boys are less attached to the host than girls. They have a need for personal territory, walks with males take a lot of time, they can behave uncontrollably in the presence of flowing bitches.

The advantages of bitches include:

• compact sizes: in comparison with males they look more squat and smaller;
• girls are more attached to the house and the owner;
• flexible, gentle character, good ability to learn, obedience;
• high intelligence and emotionality.

Despite the above mentioned positive traits of bitches, they also have disadvantages: low endurance during estrus, which occurs several times a year, girls become less obedient and efficient. In addition, as a result of accidental mating, the bitch may unplannedly become pregnant and bring unwanted puppies to the house. When buying a girl, the main problem in the future will be the choice of a purebred male, because in order to get extra-class puppies you need the thoroughbredness of both parents.

The place of its acquisition plays a huge role in choosing a puppy. A purebred baby can be bought "for a penny" at a flea market, in a shelter where puppies are sent from the street or just taken with it. In this case, you should pay attention to the conditions in which the puppy was. This will help him quickly choose a diet and regimen to speed up the period of adaptation.

Thoroughbred representatives of the breed are usually sold in special nurseries, where they are grown by experienced breeders. Such babies fully comply with all breed standards, but are expensive. When buying a puppy in kennels, there is no doubt that the dog is vaccinated by its age and is healthy. They always have a pedigree and a passport.

When buying a puppy of one of the curly breeds, experts recommend additionally paying attention to the following points.

• The future owner should ask the breeder how many puppies are in the litter.To get healthy and strong offspring from a female, there should be no more than seven babies in the litter. In this amount, puppies fully develop and get the right amount of milk. If there are more babies, then they can grow more slowly and delay in development. In this case, even feeding the crumbs with artificial nutrition will not help, since they will be deprived of the beneficial substances that are in mother's milk.
• A small number of puppies in one litter is considered a bad indicator. If the bitch has only one or two babies, then this means that the rest were born dead or died after birth due to some kind of illness. In this case, the seller needs to clarify all the details, and if in doubt, it is better to be from the purchase.
• Choosing even the largest and most active baby, it is necessary to examine his sisters and brothers. They should not have any physical defects or deviations.

Curly dogs are usually kept in an apartment or house, while they need to ensure free walking in the fresh air. This will help improve your pet’s health. Therefore, it is desirable for the owner to have a personal plot or the opportunity for a dog to walk in the park frequently. If there are no such conditions, it is recommended to purchase dwarf breeds that quickly become accustomed to the tray. But this does not mean that the dog does not have to walk. As a rule, pets need two walks a day for at least an hour.

Since representatives of this type of dog have a beautiful and unusual coat, they should be combed daily, this applies even to short-haired pets. It is necessary to bathe animals with special shampoo, water procedures are performed 1-2 times a month. At least once a week, an examination of the genital area should be carried out and, if damage is found, immediately consult a veterinarian. As for the claws, they are sheared as needed. The ears and eyes of the animal must be periodically wiped with a cotton swab, while for the eyes it is moistened in a calendula solution, and for the ears with antiseptics.

Despite the fact that curly dogs are in good health, they can sometimes manifest allergic reactions to food, especially for ready-made mixtures. In this case, pets need to be fed natural food, it should be varied, fresh and balanced. The owner should constantly monitor the presence of clean boiled water in the drinker (with a volume of at least 500 ml). It needs to be changed several times a day.

Half of the dog's diet should be low-fat meat products. The meat is pre-scalded, for pets aged - boiled. In addition, the menu should include oatmeal, rice and buckwheat porridge, cooked in water and seasoned with vegetable oil. Twice a week, the pet is recommended to give lean fish (only in boiled form).

As a treat, curly dogs can be given fruits (not very sweet). If the pet tolerates fermented milk products, then fermented baked milk, kefir and cottage cheese are added to the menu (no more than 2 times a week).

All about the Bichon Frize dog breed see in the next video.