Russian colored lapdogs: features, temperament, choice and care

Russian lapdogs have a rather charming appearance, as well as a kind and affectionate character. It is impossible to simply walk past such handsome men - they always want to be stroked and caressed.

For many years in Russia, breeders were engaged in breeding only service or hunting dogs. As for small decorative animals, interest in them arose only after the Great Patriotic War. At that time, there were practically no such dogs in the country itself, and the number of those who were imported was too small. therefore the idea of ​​breeding small lapdogs has attracted the attention of many breeders.

So, already in 1951 the first offspring was obtained. Two parents became his parents. One of them is a white male Tryphon, who came to Russia from Hungary, and the second is a girl Ju-ju with coffee color. A little later, several more dogs were used for breeding. This is a Maltese lap-dog and Shih Tzu.

By the end of the 50s of the last century, a Russian colored lap-dog was born.

Meanwhile, her description is known to many dog ​​connoisseurs. The Russian lap-dog is distinguished by its small size and square shape. Such a lap-dog gets along well not only with its owners, but also with strangers to it.

Consider its standards.

• The growth of the female is 23-24 centimeters, but the male - up to 26 centimeters.
• The head is very small, located in proportion to the body of the dog.
• The forehead is slightly rounded.
• The face is slightly shortened and very neat.
• The nose is straight, its tip is painted black or brown.
• The teeth are very small, the bite is in the form of scissors, and the lips are pretty tight against each other.
• The eyes are round and large, their iris is brownish, and they are also slightly convex.
• Triangular ears are very high. Their tips have a slightly rounded shape. In addition, they are completely covered with long wool and hang slightly. Probably, this part of them is considered the most beautiful and sweetest.
• The back is slightly shortened and straight.
• The front legs are wider than the hind legs. The hips are quite muscular.
• The pads on the paws are painted black, and in addition they are very durable in structure.
• The tail is high, has the shape of a donut, and its tip is wound behind the back.
• The coat is very thick and beautiful. According to standards, it must be a little wavy. It feels like silk to the touch.
• Russian colored lap-dog can be painted in any shade. The only exception is white. And also a mini-dog can combine several colors at once. Russian colored lapdog is even three-colored.

Among the advantages of Russian colored lapdogs It is worth noting the following:

• they do not fade, which is important for maintenance in an apartment or house where there are small children;
• differ in good and good health;
• such animals are also very smart and not too whimsical to eat;
• they live a long time, they love different games and any fun.

Negative traits are also available:

• dogs should be combed regularly;
• their eyes should be monitored, as genetic diseases can occur over time.

As soon as he got into the house, the Russian colored lapdog immediately became the favorite of all family members. She is quite playful, and she can also maintain this ability throughout her life. This animal is ideal for families with small children. However, you should completely forget about a calm life, since all her favorite games are too funny and contagious.

Russian colored lapdog is not only active, but also very hardy. She can go jogging with her master or just travel with him. The dog perfectly tolerates trips or even flights. Only for this it is necessary to have a special carrying, because without it the animal simply will not be allowed on the plane or train.

In addition, they are quite highly intelligent and therefore can easily catch the mood of their master. And if they see that the owner is in a bad mood, they will try their best to raise him. They are suitable not only for young families, but also for older people, they will become friends, both. Such mini-dogs are very attached to their owners and very poorly tolerate separation from them.

Many, having learned about all the features of these charming dogs, decide to get them for themselves. But here you have to face the first difficulties. So, this breed is not too common, so it is sometimes difficult to find a real purebred animal with a good pedigree.

Here all the necessary documents for the puppy will be provided, and the entire pedigree will be saved. In such institutions, puppies receive all the necessary vaccinations, and there they monitor their health. But you can also contact the breeder, but this person must be experienced and have an appropriate reputation. Indeed, in another case, you can get an animal or similar to a lap-dog, or with some deviations.

Especially it is necessary to be wary of those people who sell puppies via the Internet or simply by advertisement. Often these are ordinary crooks profiting from puppies. In such cases, you need to get to know the puppy yourself, carefully examine it, and also be sure to familiarize yourself with its pedigree. This is important if the puppy's parents had some kind of disease.Indeed, in the future, this may affect the health of babies.

Russian lapdogs are, as a rule, not defenders, but four-legged friends. Therefore, you need to choose those puppies that cause pleasant emotions. But still, you need to examine him and make sure that the dog is completely healthy. In addition, you need to pay attention to the price. A real Russian lap-dog costs from 10 to 15 thousand rubles. And if she also has a pedigree, then the price may be higher.

Since almost all representatives of Russian colored lapdogs live in apartments, they will need special care. This can be a haircut at home, and eye care, as well as their ears. In addition, do not forget to cut their claws. Most often, puppies live in kennels for up to 6 months, so owners will need to get acquainted with the features of caring for a more or less adult dog.

In addition, lapwings are very small animals, respectively, their health should be monitored. Do not place their "house" in the place where there are drafts. In addition, several times a day you need to walk your pets on the street. We must also remember to accustom our lapdog to the tray, and this must be done from the first day of her living in the house. The puppy must understand that he should go to the toilet only in one place. You may even have to follow this for several days, but subsequently there will be no problems.

After all, their fur closes their eyes, and this leads to visual impairment. Therefore, many owners tie a ponytail over their eyes in order to avoid vision problems in the future.

Equally important is the feeding of the Russian colored lapdog. After all, thanks to proper feeding, the dog will not only be healthy, but its life will be longer. Feed can be either industrial or natural. Both must be part of a balanced diet.

If industrial feeds are preferred, then they can be either dry or soft. Buying is worth the highest quality of them, preferably a premium, so that they can fully provide the dog with all the necessary nutrients, as well as vitamins and minerals. Indeed, in the feed of the economy class, good and useful products are not always found. Most often, the composition includes a lot of offal, not meat, as well as a lot of cereals.

People who choose natural products for their animals should know that such a diet should include the following ingredients:

• fresh chicken or beef meat, as well as any offal, all of which should make up more than 70 percent of the total daily diet;
• boiled sea fish or fresh river fish, it should be given twice a week;
• various cereals, for example, buckwheat, rice, barley, oatmeal or wheat groats, they must be present in the dog's diet every day;
• fresh or boiled vegetables - it can be cucumbers, and zucchini, and even pumpkin;
• some fruit;
• low-fat cottage cheese, kefir or yogurt;
• quail or chicken eggs, but you can give them to the dog only twice a week.

Small puppies must be fed at least five times a day. When they grow up, the number of meals per day should be gradually reduced. So, in 4 months they should be fed no more than four times. An adult dog needs to eat no more than twice a day, and besides, it is necessary to give food in the morning and in the evening. In addition, after feeding your pet you need to give him a little sit, and only after half an hour you can take a walk with him.

In addition, one must also know that chocolate or products made from it cause allergies in animals. Be sure to limit fatty and smoked foods. And you also need to ensure that the animals do not overeat, because they may have obesity, which will shorten their life. This can be difficult, as the lapdogs have a good appetite and can beg for a treat. But you should understand that the dog’s health is more important than a minute whim.

A small lap-dog should be looked after regularly. This is especially true for their fur, teeth, eyes, and ears.

A Russian colored lapdog, with proper care of it, almost never sheds. In addition, it does not have an unpleasant odor. Most often, her hair is used to protect against cold weather, as well as from other unpleasant factors. But still, it requires some care. For this, the lap-dog needs to be combed regularly, and do this at least once a week.

You need to choose a comb that can not bring the dog trouble. It can be both wooden and bone, the main thing is that the teeth are not too thick. But the movements during combing must be directed towards the growth of the coat.

Once or twice a month, you need to cut your pet. This can be done in special institutions if the dog is very restless. In special cases, dogs are given sleeping pills, but you can trim the lapdog at home. To prevent the dog from spinning, it must also be accustomed to such a procedure from a puppy's age, encouraging various delicacies.

They should always be clean, without any redness or secretions that appear in small animals for completely different reasons. For example, it can be an allergy, worms and even such an unpleasant disease for all dogs, like plague. The eyes of the lapdogs are rather convex, moreover, they are completely covered with wool. It will be very difficult to clean them, but still possible.

You need to brush your little handsome teeth regularly. To do this, pick up a small toothbrush and buy a special paste. And you can also clean them with tooth powder or boric acid. The main thing is that the dog does not feel any discomfort.

Several times a week, you need to inspect the ears of lapdogs. Sulfur can be removed with a 10% hydrogen peroxide solution. In addition, it is necessary to inspect the ears for hair inside them. If they are, they must be very carefully plucked out with tweezers so that they do not irritate the hearing aid.

It is necessary to begin their inspection with pads. Particular attention should be paid to injuries, even if they are the smallest. After a walk, you need to wash them, and then treat them with a special antiseptic so that the infection does not start in the lap-dog. When examining, you need to make sure there are no wounds between the fingers. In addition, in such places it is necessary to regularly completely cut the wool. In winter, do not forget to wash the animal's paws with baby soap, because almost all sidewalks are sprinkled with chemicals. After that, they should be lubricated with baby cream so that the skin does not dry out.

It is not necessary to bathe a Russian colored lap-dog too often, as this will be harmful to the animal. This should be done once every two weeks, not more often. Before bathing, you need to comb it to remove excess hair. Water should not be higher than +38 degrees Celsius.

For rinsing, you can use a decoction of burdock or chamomile. This will make the coat more delicate and silky. For drying, do not use a hair dryer, the wool will dry naturally. In addition, you can not comb still wet hair.

Most often, this breed of dog does not require special training.However, some of the simplest commands, she still must learn to perform. The lap-dog must know its place, respond to its nickname, be able to ask to take her for a walk, and it is not plaintive. Besides, if the owner forbids her to do something, she must necessarily obey him.

To get this done, it’s necessary to train different types of teams from a very young age. In addition, this should be done gradually, and not load all the teams at once. To begin with, you can encourage her with all sorts of goodies, but later she must carry out all the commands without them. The animal will learn to behave quite quickly.

In addition, Russian colored lapdogs are very playful and hectic. Once on the street, they can bark even for no reason, or simply throw themselves at people. Be sure to wean your pet from this, because such behavior is simply unacceptable on the street. However, this should not be done through violence against animals, but simply by slightly raising your voice. Since such dogs are very smart, they must understand everything very quickly and not repeat their mistakes again.

Summing up, we can only say that such an animal as a Russian colored lap-dog can not only decorate the owner’s house with his presence, but also become a great friend for him. In addition, they do not require too much care and attention. It’s enough just to feed, comb and walk on time. If a person does not have all this time, then it is better not to start a dog so that the animal does not suffer.

In this video you will get acquainted with the features of the maintenance and care of the Russian colored lapdog.