Russian Spaniel has a strong skeleton of a small body size. A dog of this breed is covered with dense short hair with small tassels on the ears and legs. Usually a spaniel is black, brown or white with brown spots.
What is this breed?
The head of a Russian medium sized spaniel with a rectangular muzzle and long drooping ears. The Russian Spaniel has large oval eyes with a kind and wary look.
Russian Spaniel will certainly become a loving and faithful friend for the owner. The dog is very sociable and friendly, easy to get along with people and other pets. She gets along well with children, but she will never allow herself to be rude while playing with her. And also the spaniel will be an excellent watchdog who constantly goes around and guards the territory around the house.
A charming Russian spaniel will be friendly with everyone in the house. You are unlikely to find a more handsome and respectable watchman. In general, the Russian Spaniel is a trained, alert, athletic, and pleasant friend.
What you need to know about spaniels?
A Russian spaniel can live up to 15 years with relatively minor health problems that are transmitted genetically.
The dog is prone to overeating and obesity, so you should strictly monitor the norm of his daily food.
Also, be sure to regularly check and clean your ears. The Russian Spaniel, in general, does not require any complicated care for him. From time to time, you need to brush his coat, and in the summer, the dog must be bathed.
Accommodation in an apartment
Russian Spaniel is considered an ideal pet for hunters or tourists who like to go outdoors. This breed is small enough to adapt to cramped living quarters, but strong enough to be active in the field. Whatever the life situation of the owners, but with this dog you need to walk a lot and play in the fresh air to maintain its shape.
History
The Russian Spaniel is the youngest of the Russian hunting dogs, as it was bred in the early 1950s from a mixture of breeds of European Spaniels. This breed was specially bred of medium size, strong and adapted to the Russian climate. Russian Spaniel is a great helper for game hunters. The dog will get shot birds from the swamps and ponds. To this day, people love this breed very much, since the Russian Spaniel is still the most devoted dog.
Factors Affecting Dog Life Span
We all know that healthy people are more likely to live longer than people with health problems. The same is true for dogs. Your dog's health depends on genetics and lifestyle.
To truly understand how to help your beloved four-legged friend live longer, we need to consider each aspect individually.
Healthy and wholesome nutrition
What you will feed your puppy from the moment you take it will affect his health in the future. It is proved that a special limited diet throughout life increases the life expectancy of a dog. It can also improve their quality of life by delaying the development of diseases such as osteoarthritis.
Studies have shown that Dog cancer rates are increasing due to overweight or obesity. Obesity increases the incidence of certain life-threatening health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Thus, there are potential threats that significantly shorten your overweight pet’s life. That is why A well-chosen diet and a stable diet for your dog will be a great way to help your dog live longer.
The best way to determine the longevity of your puppy is to look at the longevity of his pedigree.
There are many reasons why your dog can live much longer.
Effect of size on life expectancy
It is proved that small dogs on average live much longer than their large counterparts. So, in a study conducted in 2013, there was a clear relationship between the size of the dog and its life expectancy. Weight gain is negatively correlated with life expectancy.
Deadly diseases
- Twisting of the stomach - fatal dog disease. And with an identified disease, urgent veterinary intervention will be required. Emergency surgery may be required to prevent the blood from twisting stomach tissue.
- Inherited diseases. Most dogs are prone to hereditary diseases that can shorten their lifespan. Fortunately, many of these genetic diseases today can be checked and even cured.
From the foregoing, the conclusion follows: Before buying a puppy of any breed, study his pedigree and get acquainted with the problems that his parents had. It would also be nice to ask your potential breeder to show the passport of the animal before starting to spend his time, money and love on the dog.
About what features of the breed exist, see the next video.
