Russian Salon Dog: breed description and care features

Decorative companion dogs have always been in demand among breeders around the world. Such a demand led to the emergence of new and fairly young breeds, which include the Russian salon dog, which stands out for its exterior.

This variety of decorative dogs was bred not so long ago, however, in the light of its attractive exterior, the animals have already managed to get a second name - mermaids. This comparison of four-legged pets is due to the presence of long and soft flowing hair resembling hair. Mermaids are perfect for breeders who need a non-aggressive and beautiful companion to experiment with their appearance through a variety of haircuts, hairstyles, and styling.

The formation of the breed took place in the early 2000s in the capital of Russia. The breeder and judge of many exhibitions, Yulia Lakatosh, was engaged in breeding animals with an interesting exterior. At the beginning of the work, planned breeding of dogs of various breeds took place, followed by fixing the obtained characteristics of a new species. After that, the tasks were solved to stabilize the genome and increase the number of Russian salon dogs. At the moment, the animal has passed the classification, due to which in Russia they are recognized as a separate breed group. That is why they are not considered designer breeds.

Decorative animals do not stand out for their large size, according to the approved standards, the dog should grow at the withers from 18 to 28 centimeters. In this case, the mass of the pet will vary between 1.8-3.5 kilograms.

The body of the Moscow mermaid is a little stretched, but at the same time dry and compact. The dog is proportionate. The skull will have a round shape, with a low frontal part, the front part is not expressive, with a straight nose. Snub-nosedness is not observed, for dogs a certain narrowing of the muzzle to the nose is characteristic, it will be painted black.

Eyes of standard size, without convex pupils, their color is mostly dark. The ears will be wedge-shaped with pointed ends.

The back of a Russian salon dog without a bend with a withers, the chest is developed correctly, has an oval section. In the lower back there is a slight slope. The tail is high on the body, crescent in structure. In the raised position it reaches the back, in the normal state it will be slightly tilted down. It is allowed to stop it, but not more than 1/3 of the total size.

The neck relative to the body is high, has medium length and width parameters, the legs are parallel, ideally should be flat, but not long, which makes the dog a little squat when viewed. Fingers are collected in a tight lump of oval shape. The limbs may be dark in color, stains are allowed.

The coat is long, can be straight or wavy, evenly distributed along the body, while a natural parting will form along the body along the lower back. It is very soft to the touch, undercoat is weakly expressed. There is a natural volume, the structure is a bit like Pekingese or Shih Tzu wool.

The result of the breeding of a new breed was a dog, which stands out not only for its external attractiveness, but also for a host of positive character traits. So, a Russian salon dog, when kept at home, manifests itself as a non-conflict pet, both in relation to the person and the rest of the pets, if any. The innate cleanliness is inherent in the animal, and the dog will bark quite rarely.

The character is dominated by playful and friendly notes, the pet is very attached to the breeder and remains faithful to him. He loves outdoor games, willingly gives himself to caress. The mermaid stands out for her supportive attitude towards children and takes an active part in their entertainment. With a dog you can easily travel and take with you on trips, trips. Pets are not shy, I have a balanced psyche, try to adapt to the mood of their breeder.

Representatives of the breed can get along in the same area not only with dogs, but also with cats and small rodents, birds. On walks they behave idly, not aggressive.

The pet is loyal to strangers, without unnecessary suspicion or aggressiveness, but does not demonstrate increased optimism and interest in meeting them. The intelligence of animals is characterized by average values, but the pet will be able to remember from 5 to 10 simple commands, subject to early and competent training.

Dogs do not like noise and fuss, and the pet reacts negatively to violence or punishment by the breeder. Animals are very sensitive to the intonation of their owner’s voice, so they can recognize a person’s mood instantly.

The breed is positioned as strong and resistant to many ailments.Animals are distinguished by good immunity, therefore they are very rarely ill. However, such characteristics of animals directly depend on the diet of the dog, as well as on timely vaccination. Since the breed is still quite young and poorly studied, information on congenital diseases is not yet available.

Since the breed is still young, it has not received sufficient distribution around the world. Today you can only buy Moscow mermaid puppies only in specialized private nurseries. To purchase dogs on dubious announcements, especially through the Internet, breeders do not recommend in light of the fact that under the guise of a thoroughbred dog they can sell the usual mestizo.

When choosing a pet, you should pay attention to the documentation about the dog, today all litters of the Russian salon dog are subject to mandatory registration. You can verify the cleanliness of the animal when submitting a request for verification on the nursery's website.

You cannot buy a dog without documents - as long as animals are considered exclusive, they stand out for their high cost. The cheapness of a small dog should alert a potential buyer. When choosing a pet, it is recommended to pay attention to its exterior, check the characteristics in accordance with the established standards for the breed.

Despite the decorativeness of the breed, companion dogs are not whimsical in terms of care. Since the dog does not stand out for its large size, as well as for its clean nature, the breeders of Russian salon dogs note the ease in keeping such pets.

The animal is considered contact and collectiveTherefore, he tries to spend most of his time at home or on walks with the owner. Dogs are moderately active on the street, so they prefer leisurely walks on a leash not far from home.

The highlight of grooming is combing the animal’s hair. The owner needs to take care of the pet's hair daily, otherwise it will get confused, after which the appearance of tangles, which will have to be cut, is inevitable. Since the dog is purchased as a puppy, the breeder should know some of the features of the breed.

So, at the age of 9-12 months in dogs there is a natural change in children's coat to adult. This process will be associated with the active formation of lumps, which are the norm, which is temporary. With the advent of molting, the owner will need to pay maximum attention to the appearance of his dog.

After changing the coat, keeping a Russian salon dog will be much easier. There is no certain number of scratches per day for one animal. For some animals, one procedure per week will suffice, and someone will need a brush every day.

In addition to bathing and combing, your pet will need to regularly cut. Today, several varieties of this procedure are distinguished for this breed:

• grooming while maintaining the natural exterior of the dog;
• sports haircut;
• "Square".

In the process of keeping dogs will also need to pay attention to the face. It should be washed after each meal. Every day, you need to wipe the pet’s eyes so that mucus does not accumulate in the corners, and also there were no more serious consequences regarding the inflammatory processes of the organs of vision. Ears are weekly cleaned.If too much sulfur accumulates inside, cleaning is allowed twice a week.

To care for the eyes and ears, it is necessary to use cotton pads soaked in water or a decoction of chamomile flowers. In the ears, you will also have to cut off the growing hair.

For the prevention of gum disease and tooth decay in animals you need to regularly clean the oral cavity. It will require special attention during the period of change of primary teeth to molars. As a rule, this process occurs in 4-8 months. If the shift is delayed, the assistance of a veterinarian may be required.

Since the dog will spend most of the time in the home, she will need to cut her claws. In this procedure, extreme care must be taken not to damage the blood vessels in the plate. Pillows after walking will need a daily inspection. In winter, it is recommended that they be additionally lubricated with a baby cream or specialized cracking preparations that can be purchased at a veterinary pharmacy. During the cold weather, dogs of this breed are usually walking in special clothes.

Departure from the breeder will require the genital area in light of the dog’s long coat. It will need to be washed after bowel movements. Once every 3 months, the animal will need to carry out preventive deworming. Vaccination is scheduled. In summer, additional treatment from ticks and other blood-sucking parasites will be required.

This breed can cope with needs on the street or at home in a special tray or on a diaper.

The animal will need to equip its own space in the apartment or house with a couch. It should be a calm place without drafts. Also, the pet will need to buy several toys.

A balanced diet will be the key to strong dog immunity. To create a menu, it is recommended to balance the consumption of fats, proteins and carbohydrates by your pet. Russian salon dog can be fed with natural food or dry food industrial production. In the first case, the additional introduction of vitamins into the diet is mandatory. Dry feed must be at least premium.

Among the prohibited products are:

• fatty meat products;
• legumes;
• chicken and tubular bones.

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