Dwarf Spitz: description of the breed, pros and cons, content

Today we look at miniature plush dogs of tsvergspits, they are also dwarf spitz. The prefix Tsverg already tells us that the animal is very small. The dog has a thick coat, a small tail ring, a pretty muzzle. These signs give the dog some sort of “toy” look, which cannot be left indifferent.

However, the animal can, without fear, stand up for itself and the owner, is notable for energy and intelligence. Why tspercpitsev often called oranges, is it true or not? What are the differences, how to properly care for a pet?

Miniature dogs from Germany. It is for this reason that the dogs got another name - the German Spitz. The size of the dog is determined in two categories - height and weight. The height of the highest dogs reaches no more than 20 cm, the weight category in the region of 3 kg. The miniature spitz weighs 2.4 kg on average, and comes to a height of 18 cm.

In addition to a pretty appearance, the animal has a fairly long life expectancy. With proper care, pets live 18 years or more. The coat color of dwarf animal is various. The breed standard allows the following types of colors:

• brown with black;
• white with gray.

Puppies, like all babies, look sweetly, but the most common color of miniature dogs is orange-golden. The dog of this color resembles a small fluffy fox. Despite its thick but airy fur, the dog’s breed is hypoallergenic, without causing any signs of allergic reactions in humans.

The first mention of the German Spitz can be found in the Middle Ages. The second name "Pomeranian" dog received thanks to the country from which the breed spread throughout the world. In Pomerania, and now Germany, the first representatives of the breed of miniature dogs were bred. Therefore, the dog can be called and so, and so - both options will be true. The breed gained its true popularity after puppies appeared on the territory of England in the 19th century. There they were brought by Queen Victoria, taking the kids from Italy.

The ancestors of the little spitz previously reached a large weight category, namely, weighed 15 kg, the size of the animal allowed to use it as a shepherd breed. By breeding an animal with other breed, breeders managed to get a miniature dog with high decorative characteristics.

In 1871, Miniature Spitz received the status of an officially recognized breed. Two decades later, we developed a standard by which the characteristics of the animal are compared with other representatives of German Spitz: oranges, kleinspitsy. On the territory of America, the country's canine club recognized miniature players relatively recently, in the 20th century.

At the moment, the decorative characteristics of the dog allow you to use the animal only for home maintenance, bringing visual pleasure to the owner. The tiny size of miniature dogs does not allow them to perform other functions, despite the sharp ear, loud barking. The pretty appearance of dogs does not fit in with the arrogant and self-confident nature of the animal. Dwarf spitz need training.

Consider the standards of the two FCI and ASC federations with respect to dwarf miniature and ordinary oranges. What are the differences?

• Origin. Oranges were bred from the German Spitz by crossing the main breed with others. The oranges have changed the structure of wool, its color. All puppies brought into Russia from abroad are called German Spitz, which is not quite true. However, it gives the right to breed dogs according to the standards of the German Spitz. When exporting, animal is counted as an orange.
• The size of the animal. According to the classification of ASK standards, oranges reach a height of up to 28 cm and weigh an average of 3 kg. According to the FCI standard, a 23 cm tall and a little Spitz with a height of 20 cm and below are distinguished.
• Color coat. On the territory of Russia, there are breeds with golden, black, white, greyish, brown colors. Imported oranges may have other color options.
• Head. The ears of the Pomeranian dogs are widely spaced, small, the muzzle is short, with a pronounced foot. German spitz-dogs have narrow-pointed, pointed ears, the muzzle is sharp, resembles a fox.
• Jaw, teeth. In oranges, as a rule, there are no premolars, sometimes incomplete teeth occur. The German Spitz grows 42 teeth, scissor-like bite.
• Limbs. The front limbs of the Pomeranians with steep pasterns located at an angle of 90 degrees (visually), the inclination of the pasterns of German Spitz passes at an angle of 20 degrees.
• Tail. The main distinguishing feature of oranges is their tail, it never curls into a ring. The tail of German dogs is located above the back and can form a double ring.
• Wool structure. In oranges, sometimes there is no completely guard hair, the coat is double. The undercoat is thick, wadded. The hairs of the wool structure resemble spirals. The Germans have double wool, but long, straight, standing. Hair slightly curly.
• Breeding. Imported animals are allowed to breed without an exhibition assessment, but with the presence of documents on the pedigree of the dog. German spitz-dogs are bred after receiving an exhibition mark, not lower than the “very good” level with the obligatory presence of a pedigree line.

Why can a dog living in Russia be less than FCI standards? The fact is that in Russia there is a mating of miniature-tzits with smaller brothers and vice versa.

The nature of the animal is quite capricious. Despite its size, the dog is not afraid to enter into conflicts with representatives whose dimensions are many times larger than miniature dog. Loud and sonorous barking can be a big minus for the hosts. The dog loves to bark at everything that moves, it can continue it endlessly, so it is sometimes impossible to stop it by means of nicknames.

Mostly animal friendly, good for children, but with one condition. Miniature dogs require training, otherwise the character of the dog will deteriorate, it will become capricious and aggressive, will begin to dominate the house. You can not start a dog if the house has small children. The ideal age of the child to get acquainted with the spitz - 7 years and older.

Highlight the positive features of the animal:

• cheerfulness, activity, playfulness;
• decorative qualities, prettiness, visual appeal;
• cleanliness;
• learnability, quick memorization of teams;
• suitable for participation in championships, exhibitions of various grades;
• tolerance for other pets;
• willingly makes contact with children.

The disadvantages of the breed include:

• high cost, which can reach up to 100,000 rubles. The average price on the market ranges from 10,000 to 40,000 rubles;
• ringing barking;
• unnecessary fearlessness, excessive curiosity.

The teeth of the dog are prone to caries, the formation of tartar, stomatitis, various inflammations. It is necessary to visit veterinary clinics once a season to undergo preventive brushing of the teeth, followed by oral hygiene at home.

When changing milk teeth, a visit to the dentist is required. The problem is that after a tooth falls out, its roots remain in the same place. Failure of the roots can lead to complications and long-term expensive treatment.

Spitz is often overfed, making it more difficult with age to rid the dog of extra pounds. Excessive weight has a negative effect on the health of the animal, in particular, on the heart. Due to increased activity, accompanied by jumping, running around, the animal can easily get hurt. Thick and curly hair of the animal requires careful care, constant brushing, grooming, bathing.

Before you start a dog at home, you must familiarize yourself with the rules for choosing an animal. First you should get acquainted with the pedigree of the dog. It is not recommended to take animals obtained from blood mating of the same family or in the course of crossing with an unknown partner. It is advisable to purchase dogs in specialized kennels. These animals have no problems with documents on the pedigree, each pet has its own veterinary passport. In addition, the kids are accustomed to the person, a little trained.

Carefully inspect the room in which contain crumbs. Rooms should be clean, bright, spacious, without unpleasant and other odors. Animals must be mobile, active, without traces of dirt, skin irritations. Eyes and nose without discharge. Then you should decide on the sex of your pet. Representatives of the male half are larger, more powerful, they show more curiosity and activity. The females are graceful, lighter and more attached to the host.

Count the number of puppies. Spitz dogs in litter bring a maximum of 3 puppies. If there are more tiny animals, then it means that dogs are artificially fed. Such animals can lag behind in development, growth. Inspect the puppies. Touch their heads, gently feel the "fontanel" zone. If it is not closed, such a puppy should be discarded. Feel the wool, it should be smooth, shiny, soft, without mats. The abdomen is soft, tail without creases, cones.

Watch the behavior of babies. They should be fun, playful. Each animal has its own temperament, a dog can behave phlegmatically, but without signs of fatigue and pain. Having decided on a pet, you must enter into a contract of sale with the breeder. This will save you from unscrupulous sellers and other problems with the animal.

The diet of miniature dogs should be properly built, it affects the health of the pet. An adult dog can be fed by one of three methods:

• dry food;
• natural food;
• combined method (natural food and dry food).

Only premium or super premium food is purchased for animals. Preference is given to food designed specifically for Spitz or decorative breeds. In such products, nutrient and mineral substances are perfectly balanced, the necessary vitamins are present. Popular feed brands: Eukanuba, Natural, Acana, Husse and others.

Some owners soak dry food in water beforehand. These actions are permissible, but the food should be diluted in such a proportion that the dog ate it at one time. All that remains is necessary to throw out. Left pieces of food quickly deteriorate and can adversely affect the health of the pet.

Natural food is food not from the owner’s table, but prepared products. Animals will be useful to eat the following foods.

• Meat low-fat varieties. This may be beef, poultry, beef or chicken liver, heart.
• Once a day, give your pet a boiled egg.
• Recommended boiled cereal from cereals with the exception of barley, wheat, semolina. These cereals cause bloating, colic, due to poor digestion of the dog's body.
• The diet includes fruits, vegetables. You can not give potatoes, legumes.
• Permissible use of fish, seafood. Any fish is served boiled, boneless.
• Dairy products must be pasteurized. No raw milk.

It is forbidden to feed the animal with the following products:

• confectionery products, various buns, muffins, sweets, any flour products;
• spices, seasonings;
• food with preservatives;
• salted, smoked, pickled, fatty products;
• sausages.

You can not dramatically or often change the diet of the animal. Food changes should occur smoothly, it is recommended to introduce or change one type of product within one week. When combined type of food does not occur the use of natural food and dry food at one meal. Power mode is constructed as follows. In the morning, the animal is given dry food and clean water. At lunch, the pet consumes boiled lean meat or fish products. In the evening he gets a fermented milk product, for example, cottage cheese.

The animal does not need a variety of dishes, there will be enough dry food of one brand, two types of meat or fish, two or one grades of cereals and a couple of vegetables. Animal can not be overfed. It is necessary to determine the rate of food consumed and give the pet all the time the same amount of food. The frequency of eating can be divided into a larger amount, but the mass of food consumed should remain the same. Experts recommended the following picture of food consumption. Puppies up to two months eat 6 times a day. From two months - 5 times. From 6 months - 3-4 times. Older than 8 months, the animal eats 2-3 times a day, most often the dog is fed in the morning and evening. It is advisable to feed the pet at the same time.

Dog grooming is one of the most important. The structure of the hairs and thick undercoat require combing with a puhoderka every 2 days. Combing is done against the direction of hair growth. During the molt, the comb occurs more often, several times a day. For the general combing of wool, you can use a wide ridge. The procedure is performed after a walk on the street. Bathing dogs dwarf occurs infrequently, 1 time per month or less. The skin of the animal does not have a sufficient layer of fat, so frequent bathing can lead to dryness and dandruff.

For small soiling, after walking, the places are handled with a wet or dry cloth. Full bathing is carried out with the help of special shampoos for long-haired or decorative breeds of dogs, which are sold in any pet store. Bathing water should be warm. Shampoo is evenly distributed on the animal's hair, previously moistened with water. Massage movements occur its distribution and foaming. It is necessary to process the tail, torso, legs of the animal. Touch the cheek area of ​​the face, it is not recommended to touch the ears, as well as the eye area, nose. After thoroughly rinsing the shampoo, the animal's hair is squeezed out, the dog is wrapped with a towel.

A pet should be placed in a room without drafts, wipe the wool with a dry towel and dry it completely with a hair dryer.When the wool is half dry, you can begin to comb it with a wide comb in the direction of the air stream. This procedure speeds up the drying process and eliminates tangles. Already dry hair is recommended once again comb through the puhoderka. During the molt, swimming is prohibited, as the hair is matched, and it will have to be cut off.

Dzhargi tolerate a haircut well. It is necessary to give different forms to the animal, it is required during performance at exhibitions, to preserve and emphasize the decorative qualities of the pet. Shorn pomeranian is easier to tolerate heat and subsequent grooming. Haircut is made with special tools once a month or less.

Teeth should be cleaned of their own remnants of food with a special tooth powder and toothbrushes. All items are sold in zoo pharmacies. Brushing your teeth up to three times a week. Eyes, ears are cleaned with special lotions applied on cotton pads. Cleaning is done as the area is contaminated with a prodding motion. The inner part of the ear, located above the auricle can be rubbed.

The animal needs to trim the claws as the nail plate grows. Pets who regularly visit the street, practically do not need this procedure, as claws grind off stone and other hard surfaces. It is advisable to just give them a form once a month. If the pet lives only in the apartment, the claws are cut weekly. This is done using a special clipper, like a guillotine or scissors. The claws are cut off carefully, leaving 3-5 mm of free space until the blood vessel, which is easily visible to the light. For the first time, the animal should be taken to the vet so that it clearly shows how this procedure takes place.

Animals are very intelligent and easy to train. To conduct training of dogs is a mandatory procedure, otherwise the pet may deteriorate the character. It is recommended to adhere to the following rules.

• The first stages of puppy training include simple permission commands. Kids are allowed everything that is allowed for an adult dog.
• It is forbidden to apply any physical punishment, raising the voice.
• Teams are given clearly, clearly, in a persistent way.
• In the process of training the animal should be caress, praise, maintain the right actions with delicious treats.
• Any required reaction from the pet must be encouraged.
• Miniature Spitz can be taught to go to the tray, like cats.

Training begins as soon as the animal gets home. It is necessary to lay out newspapers or other rags on the floor. In places where the pet celebrated the need, placed the tray. To get used to the toilet in the tray, a piece of the labeled newspaper is sure to remain, which will eventually be replaced with new ones. A week later, the toilet is cleaned, washes. The tray is gradually moved to the place where it will reside. Move the toilet should be 10-20 cm, after each needing. In the period of habituation of the puppy to the toilet, the animal can be planted in the tray after waking up or eating.

It is recommended to observe the behavior of the pet. If the dog is circling, sniffing the floor, it must be taken to the tray. After going to the toilet, the animal should be rewarded with a snack. If the puppy did not have time to reach the toilet or missed, doing your business, in no case should you shout or punish the pet. The place is washed, treated with any chemical agent with a pungent odor. When the animal enters puberty and marks the corners, it is recommended to put a plastic bottle filled with any substance in the tray so that it does not overturn. Thus, the desire of a pet to mark the territory will be reduced to a hike to the bottle.

Among the reviews of the owners who own mini-spitz are positive, related to the appearance of the pet. However, the dog delivers a lot of trouble.Most of them are associated with her sometimes uncontrollable harmful behavior. Causes of bad taste arise from the lack of or inadequate training. Most often one fat minus comes out - the health of the animal. Pets hit the floor, jumping from beds, sofas, injuring their paws.

Spitz has a stomach like the heart is extremely weak. Manifest diarrhea, indigestion, colic. Because of what it takes a lot of time and effort to create a balanced food for the pet. A dog requires a lot of time, it should not be started by people who often leave or are at home a little. The content of the animal is not cheap, you should calculate the ability of your wallet.

In the next video you will find a haircut dwarf Spitz.