All about Russian Smooth Toy Terriers

Dog breeds are divided into those who serve the person, and decorative dogs for the soul. If you are looking for a small dog with a spectacular, funny appearance, inexpensive in maintenance, you should pay attention to the Russian smooth-haired toy terrier. These are energetic, fussy dogs, pretty, very small. They are able to cheer up anyone.

Smooth-haired Russian toy terrier originates from the pedigree in 18th century England. Toy terriers were extremely popular, brought them out of the English black terriers crossed with the Manchester Terrier. At first they were bred to fight rats, but the lovely appearance of the tiny dogs captivated the aristocrats.

When the breed fell into decay, Russian breeders began to restore it and brought out Russian toy terriers, who were divided into smooth and long-haired.

Toy - a decorative look of dogs, a room breed, ideal for a city apartment. The mini dog is a great companion. Shorthair toy terrier looks like this:

• limbs are long, very thin, standing in parallel, with small paws;
• addition is lean, harmonious, proportional;
• neck elongated, high, head proudly set;
• the body is equal in length to the height at the withers;
• the head is small. wedge-shaped skull;
• lips tight, black;
• ears are rather large, triangular in shape, open;
• eyes are dark, convex type, widely spaced;
• according to the standard they can be with cropped tails or with ordinary saber-like type;
• the skin is smooth, without folds;
• the stomach does not hang;
• sexual type is obvious;
• movements are free, light and fast.

The colors of the Russian toy are diverse, according to the standard of the suit they can be:

• black, blue and tan;
• purple with tan;
• red and black;
• red-blue;
• fawn;
• reddish brown;
• red-purple;
• chocolate;
• cream.

The suits are rejected:

• marble type;
• tiger;
• piebald;
• spotty;
• white.

Russian toi are not evil, empathic, kind dogs, they love not only the owner, but also all members of the family. This is one of the most non-aggressive varieties of toy terriers, although they are proud of themselves and behave quite confidently.

Despite their miniature size, they are endowed with an excellent sense of smell, hearing. And if an outsider appears in the house, the dog will instantly react by barking. The tiny size does not prevent the dog from rushing to protect the owner in case of danger.

Training a toy terrier is not a very difficult task, as the dog is smart, but at the same time she can be tricky. You should learn to distinguish between such behavior and in no case go on about a capricious pet. Kids do not get along too well with children, so it is better to avoid such contact:

• they have a fragile constitution, children during active games can harm the dog;
• the terrible temperament of the toy terrier is not suitable for children; a dog may very well bite a child if it causes physical discomfort.

Experts identify a number of advantages of the breed:

• good looks;
• small size, suitable for small housing;
• eat little;
• get along well with pets, if properly socialized;
• very mobile, you can take with you on trips;
• can be accustomed to both walking and the tray.

There are also disadvantages:

• if you take to a family with children, it is necessary to carefully educate the puppy and protect him from excessively zealous children's games, even in adulthood;
• too fragile physique, weak skeleton;
• not too well-developed immunity;
• if sick, is treated for a long time;
• to identify the disease in this breed is not easy even for a specialist;
• if not educated, he will show aggression, grow up evil, hysterical;
• does not tolerate cold, clothing is needed for walking.

He is not too whimsical in terms of walking, does not require too much activity from the owner. However, it is necessary to communicate more with the dog, buy toys for it so that it does not start to spoil things from boredom. The dog is suitable for affectionate and patient people who like to play with the dog. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that the toy barking is quite loud, this breed will not suit lovers of silence.

Russian toy, like the whole decorative group of breeds, lives for a long time. With proper care, they can live more than 15 years. Unfortunately, the fragile health of the dog with errors in grooming can significantly reduce this period. Having decided to take a toy, you must be aware that all responsibility for his health and life rests with the owner.

The life span of the toy is affected by:

• high-quality, balanced nutrition;
• timely vaccination;
• competent care and treatment.

The diseases most common in this breed:

• neurological problems;
• diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• diseases of the internal organs;
• epilepsy;
• allergic reactions;
• baldness.

Russian toy terriers are a common breed, so it will not be difficult to choose a worthy breeder or nursery. But even when choosing a puppy in a proven place, pay attention to the following nuances:

• the baby’s appearance is similar to a tiny deer, the limbs are long, the breast is high;
• square case, compare the proportions of the height and length of the case, they should be identical;
• exclude any spotting if you want the animal to take part in exhibition forums;
• bulge of the eyes should not be confused with bulge, cleanliness of the eyes, lack of pus is important;
• evaluate the condition of the oral cavity, bite, there should be no inflammation;
• there should be no unpleasant odors, bald patches, fleas, other insects.

Puppy behavior is very important. Healthy dog:

• non-aggressive;
• not cowardly;
• eats well on their own;
• behaves appropriately with other puppies;
• curious
• active, by no means sluggish.

There are two ways to feed the Russian toy terrier - ready-made feed and natural nutrition. The first is already balanced; you will have to work hard with the organization of the second. Feed is best suited for toy holistic, premium and super premium, they already have all the necessary nutritional and vitamin-mineral complex. You can choose both dry feed and canned meat.

The natural diet of a toy terrier consists of the following products:

• lean meats - chicken, veal, rabbit, turkey;
• cereals in the form of cereals - buckwheat, rice;
• marine fish species;
• fruits and vegetables by season;
• kefir, cottage cheese.

Toy terriers are prone to overeating, so the portions should be saturated, do not let the food be abused. Never give the dog:

• smoked products;
• pork, lard;
• sweet, pastry, pastries;
• spicy, salty, seasoned;
• I am going from my table;
• grapes.

The dog should always have clean water available, it must be changed a couple of times a day.

Toy terriers are beautiful beggars, it is difficult for them to refuse snacks, which often leads to obesity. Establish a meal immediately. The puppy eats 5 to 7 times a day. As you grow older, the number of meals is reduced to two times a day.

Toy terriers belong to the decorative group of dogs, so they do not need serious physical activity. You need to know that dogs are quite fragile, they are dangerous to fall from a height of even a standard bed. Therefore, from the first days, teach your dog not to jump on chairs, sofas, beds. To make it comfortable for the dog to sleep on the floor, prepare a cozy lounger with replaceable pillowcases for it. Ideally, it should have sides, but of a low type.

Small dogs do not cause serious problems in grooming, hygiene rules must be followed. First of all, this refers to oral care. Very often milk teeth have to be removed forcefully, as they themselves do not fall out. To avoid tartar and plaque, it is necessary to brush the dog’s teeth with a special brush and paste, for the first time a bandage wound around the finger will do.

Regularly inspect the pet’s ears, remove dust, excess sulfur with a cotton swab, this must be done very carefully. A secretion product often accumulates in the eyes, it is necessary to clean the eyes in a timely manner so that inflammatory processes do not start.

Do this with a moist cotton pad, water or a special lotion. Despite the short smooth coat, toy terriers molt during a certain period. At this time, you need to comb it out daily, in the rest of the period it is enough to carry out the procedure once a week. It is not necessary to cut smooth-haired toy terriers.

Dogs of this breed are washed as necessary, but not too often. They are prone to colds, in addition, frequent washing can damage the natural protective layer of the skin and coat. Since dogs of this breed walk little, the claws do not grind naturally, they must be regularly trimmed with no more than 2 millimeters with a nail clipper. You can do it yourself or drive to the groomer.

Toy terriers are afraid of the cold, so you need to purchase several sets of clothing for the weather. Otherwise, the dog will instantly freeze on the street, and you can’t take it out at all during the autumn and winter. Clothes can be purchased online or at regular pet stores. The kit consists of the following elements:

• overalls;
• cap;
• blanket.

During the walk, avoid playgrounds with carousels, slides, keep the dog away from ditches, logs, steep slopes, obstacles. Toy terrier is very injured. Therefore, it is best from the first days of walking to accustom a dog to a leash so that you can control his behavior and movement. Free range is dangerous for toy terriers also because they recklessly throw barking at cars, large dogs, which can end very sadly.

Nursing procedures include timely vaccination, antiparasitic treatment and examinations by a veterinarian. All procedures should be carried out according to a schedule, general or individual. Before each vaccination, deworming is carried out for 14 days with special drugs. Vaccinate the animal with complex vaccines against rabies. Worms are prevented once every 3 months.

If inflammation, an unpleasant odor from the mouth or ears, pus on the mucous membranes appear, show the dog to the veterinarian.

From the first days of the appearance of the puppy in the house, you need to accustom him to the order that you will require from an adult dog. Toy terriers can walk on demand in a tray equipped with a special diaper. First of all, it is necessary to accustom him to this action. After each meal, the dog landed in a tray and is encouraged if it was successful. If you train a dog to defecate on the street, always carry the pet in his arms so that he does not get injured, and walk along one route to develop a reflex.

There are certain skills that each dog needs to be trained:

• accustoming to a nickname;
• weaning from growling at the master;
• accustoming to the place - do not let the dog sleep with you in the same bed;
• do not let the dog in front of you in the door, so you lose the position of leader;
• knowledge of the main commands: “Place”, “To me”, “Not”

If you pamper the dog, she will not recognize your leadership, and will not obey you. If the dog growls at you - you can’t persuade it, it requires rigor. The same applies to situations when the toy terrier behaves ugly, indulges. It is important to accustom the dog to order, to ensure his leisure, otherwise he will spoil a lot of things in the house from boredom. Buy one of a variety of toys that you can not get hurt - balls, tweeters.

In the next video, you can watch the training of the toy terrier.