The subtleties of keeping spitz at home

Like all dogs of dwarf breeds, the spitz-dog needs the constant care of the owner. The most common among the representatives of this breed is the Pomeranian spitz. Cute gentle dog, resembling a miniature bear, were bred in Germany. It is a convenient and compact breed for keeping in the conditions of even small apartments.

The appearance of the Spitz, especially the face, resembles a fox - a round head and close-set, medium-sized ears. The rounded nose is small, often brown or black. Oranges have a long body with a deep chest and round ribs.

This thoroughbred dog is black, white, tan with a black or blue color. Also, a fluffy fur coat can be brown, cream, brown, orange, dark chocolate, black and red according to the standard.

The main difference between oranges is beautiful, soft and thick fur. Thanks to a dense undercoat, he was raised upwards, as if he had been deliberately laid down with a hairdryer. A maximum of wool grows on the spitz on the neck, shoulders, hind legs and on the tail.

Pomeranian Spitz from birth pretty good health. External attractiveness often provides representatives of the breed first place at exhibitions. A more detailed description of the breed will make it possible to understand whether the potential owner will be able to take full care of the pet, as well as help prepare himself and the accommodation for the meeting and the training of the puppy.

Pomeranian spitz ideal for living in an urban setting. The dog does not need intensive care and can become a faithful companion to a caring owner. Suitable experienced dog breeder and a simple lover of four-legged friends. But acquiring a puppy reference sample is important in a specialized kennel, contacting only with a proven breeder. First you need to ask the pedigree fluffy baby.

Having once seen a tiny Pomeranian spitz-dog, it is impossible not to fall in love with it. This is a gentle, easy-going, faithful, fluffy dog. He is so sociable that he simply cannot stand loneliness. Wherever the owner is, the little pet will strive to faithfully follow him.

If other animals live nearby, the kids are more restrained with them, especially if they grew up next to each other. The miniature companion is notable for its playful, cheerful disposition. This is an energetic dog, obedient and extremely clever.

Spitz has an excellent ear and a tendency to take the owner “for the main thing”. therefore Dogs are easy to train and understand the command perfectly.

Everywhere and everywhere these clever dogs seek to protect their companion. Spitz dogs are endowed with high intelligence, loyal, with a pronounced sense of self-worth. They get along well with small family members and are very fond of games and socializing. These pets need a lot of attention. To strangers spitz belong incredulous, but not aggressive.

The period of maturation in a puppy lasts a long time.If he demonstrates the wrong behavior, it is not necessary to educate him physically. Such a form of education will not lead to anything good. In the case of the spitz it is important to seek compromises.

The best option is to divert the pet's attention, or rather switch it. And all valuables should be removed for a while from his field of vision. If an expensive shoe or favorite trinket remained in the zone of reach of the child and was gnawed by it, then the responsibility for the incident lies with the owners. Periods of activity in the spitz are replaced by the position of passive observation.

The little dog is a big “adventure seeker” who will master all corners in the apartment with curiosity. Therefore, it is important to eliminate all cracks in advance. Refrigerator and heavy furniture better move closer to the wall.

With an open balcony in the house It is important to take care of the safety of the design for a small pet.. An inquisitive puppy can squeeze through the fence and fall. You also need to think about the floor covering, if it is slippery for a spitz. To the hind legs of the baby develop correctly he should not slide them on the floor.

From the Spitz is to hide all the following things:

• preparations with chemical composition;
• everything is shallow and spicy;
• garbage.

Where the spitz lives, should not see through. Small pets easily catch cold. But there is no place for kids near batteries. The most comfortable puppy will seem in a special mobile plastic box, bought at the pet store, or in a basket with soft diapers.

It is desirable to place the “bed” in the bedroom so that at night the little pet is not lonely. But in bed spitz can not be taken in any case. So you can accidentally injure the dog, besides, then wean it from the habit of sleeping next to the owner will not work. So that the baby is faster accustomed to his place, you can periodically put there different "dog" toys and tasty treats. They will cause the baby pleasant associations with the place of sleep, and thus he will become attached to him.

After acquiring a Pomeranian Spitz, it is important to think about its nutrition. At first, it is better to feed the dog with the food that the breeder fed him. If there is no such possibility, the introduction of a new feed should be gradual, not faster than 7 days after settlement at the new location.

Feed a miniature pet desirable professional dry food with high protein content of animal and vegetable origin, enriched with vitamins.

Natural food from the master's table may not be suitable for the baby. Meals are distributed according to the recommendations indicated on the package with food and taking into account the age of the dog.

Sometimes it is shown to add to the menu dairy products, vegetables and local fruits in natural fresh form, boiled meat. Proper nutrition is usually:

• quality water;
• lack of pork, sweets, sausages and smoked meats, salty, spicy foods;
• restriction of dairy products, fresh white cabbage and legumes.

In the natural daily menu should be present:

• lean beef fillet;
• chicken (pulp);
• sea ​​fish;
• boiled eggs;
• dairy products with a reduced percentage of fat;
• vegetables;
• crackers or fresh biscuits;
• cereals (no added oils and unsweetened).

You can not treat a dog:

• pasta, bread and rolls, legumes;
• potatoes;
• delicacies not intended for dogs;
• small bones.

Against the use of dry food for daily food veterinarians do not mind.The only rule - "drying" should be of premium class. These feeds are more expensive than the economical class, but they are made from products of extra quality with maintaining the balance of all valuable vitamins and minerals.

Allowed for oranges and mixed meals. But in this mode, you can not mix dry food and "naturalka" in one step. If the pet was first fed with “drying” and later it was decided to transfer to “naturalka”, it is not necessary to change the factory feed at one time. Starting to cook it yourself, go to fresh food gradually. Mixed foods are recommended first.

From three weeks of age in the baby’s menu, ground meat joins mother’s milk. If the monthly spitz is excommunicated from a bitch, you need to feed it 6 times a day with liquid porridge in fresh milk, cottage cheese, minced meat with vegetable puree.

As soon as the fluffy crumbs 3 months old, the stuffing is gradually replaced by larger pieces. It is convenient to add them to porridge from rice or buckwheat. This is necessary so that the dog gradually gets used to eating solid food.

During this age period, the needles for “jelly” decline. To replace the milk in porridge injected broths on meat. The number of feedings is reduced to 4. On a mixed ration, pieces of dry food are pre-soaked with broth or canned foods are used for the first time to save the baby’s teeth.

The diet of the 6-month-old Spitz is again undergoing changes. Now the dog must be given food three times a day. The predominant component of the menu is meat in small pieces. As auxiliary products use rice (buckwheat) cereals, carrots, pumpkin, zucchini, broccoli, cottage cheese, yogurt and yogurt.

Twice a week, the dog must be treated to boiled eggs added to cottage cheese or to porridge.

Thinking about buying a vitamin complex for spitz, you need to first get the advice of a veterinarian. A competent specialist in this matter will personally assess the condition of the pet, the quality of its wool and teeth, and hear from the owner details about the diet. Based on the information received, the veterinarian will conclude what nutrients the dog needs. When feeding spitz food from the premium segment, it is possible to do without vitamins. Such feeds already contain all the necessary complex of useful substances.

In order for his beloved pet to live a long and healthy life with comfort, he needs to ensure the right content. First of all, you need to maintain in order of his coat, teeth and observe the regime of the day. The key points of care for a fluffy fur coat is its careful combing. We can not allow the fur was collected in clumps. Also, the pet needs vaccination at the age of 4 months and annual vaccination.

Proper care is also a certain mode of the day. It is necessary to feed and walk an orange at the same time.Thus, the animal will be disciplined, and the owner will be able to streamline its mode based on what the pet needs.

Before taking a Pomeranian Spitz puppy into the house, you need to prepare for it a personal “home”, convenient dishes for food and water, a tray, special hygiene products, brushes for combing wool, including high-quality puhoderka. It is advisable to purchase for the dog special scissors with rounded ends, muzzle and ear drops. All these accessories should be purchased with a guide to a small puppy of a small breed.

Care for such a pet should be carefully and carefully. Only then will the master's efforts be appreciated by a four-legged friend. In response, he will tirelessly give him his good mood and show a vigorous state of health.

It is important to process them correctly. This should be done with a sponge or cotton wool dipped in cooled boiled water. The procedure is carried out according to pollution. It is allowed to use a decoction of chamomile or marigold (calendula) heated to a warm state instead of water. Immediately after the procedure, it is not necessary to take the dog for a walk because of the risk of weaving his eyes.

It is imperative to take care of them at home, as they are the most vulnerable place in small dogs. To care for your teeth, Spitz needs to get a special toothpaste and a brush. In order to prevent the dog from accumulating plaque, it must be removed once a week.

You can use for this folk remedies. Fine mouth cleansing solution 1 tsp. soda with the same amount of salt per cup of water. If there is no brush, a piece of gauze will do.

Their pomeranian needs to be cut regularly. They do not grind themselves, which is characteristic of some other breeds. It is more reasonable to entrust the haircut of claws to a specialist in order not to damage the vessels inside the claw due to inexperience.

But if you want to carry out the procedure yourself, you need to use special high-quality nail clippers. It will not be out of place to prepare a hemostatic agent. Cut the claws with tongs for 1-2 mm. At the same time, it is necessary to speak tenderly with the dog and firmly fix the foot in the hand.

They also need regular care. Healthy ears look pink and clean. Maintain them in this state is easy. You need to gently clean them with cotton buds twice a week. In case of reddening or swelling of the ears of the dog, an urgent need to show the vet.

The main advantage and attractive external quality of the Pomeranian Spitz is a thick and shiny hair. To take care of it is quite simple, having the necessary funds in your arsenal. Caring for a luxurious orange coat is combing it twice a week with a special brush that combed out extra fluff. Then the hair is combed with a regular comb. Daily procedure can not be done, as there is a risk to comb out the entire undercoat of a pet.

As for the orange haircut, according to the standard, it should not be global. “Fur coat” is only slightly trimmed, carefully cutting off the excess hair near the anus. During the molting period, the fluffy hair is combed twice a day to prevent the formation of tangles. This is done very delicately and gently with a soft brush.

Spitz is washed with shampoo intended for long-haired dogs. Do this no more than once a month. The exception is the upcoming exhibition. Be sure to bathe the dog before going to the "show". Before bathing the dog must be carefully combed out.

It is often necessary to comb a pet and carry out treatment from ticks and fleas. During the shedding process water is tabooed. Bathing during this period will spoil the spitz's wool, it will start to curl and lose its exterior and well-groomed appearance.

It is good to have a bathed spitz dry with a hairdryer, but, of course, not with hot air, but with warm air.

A small pet may show carelessness at first. After all, the dog was used to being followed by his mother. If the fluffy puppy gets dirty, he needs to be washed with warm water and wiped with a paper towel or soft cloth.

If a fluffy family member has a choice among a variety of dog toys, most likely he will not be naughty with furniture and household items. Therefore, this item is important to consider and purchase all kinds of children's tweeters made of thick rubber. Plush animals with plastic and metal elements for a dog will not work. Playing with such objects, the dog can damage the teeth. It is better to purchase toys in a special department of the pet store.

Walking with a puppy is allowed only after vaccination. The dog needs not only care, but also vaccinations. Until then, it’s not worth driving to visit him, but on the street he should be strictly in the hands of the owner.

After all vaccines have been received, the Pomeranian spitz can be started to train for short walks. For the first range, 20-25 minutes of “promenade” 2 times a day will be enough for him not to get too tired. Gradually, the duration of the walk increases.

It is undesirable to skip the spitz in deserted places, as the pet needs to socialize. It is better to choose for walking parks and squares. From youth, the spitz needs to get used to seeing other people and “communicate” with dogs. Otherwise, he can grow up a cowardly homebody.

Before “going out” with the spitz it is important to learn basic commands. The main team is “to me.” The main thing that the dog unquestioningly went to the call of the owner. Keep the crumbs need only on a leash that is necessary for his safety. It is better to accustom to the pet's collar gradually, putting it on at first only at home for a short time. Only after he stops noticing the collar on himself, can a leash be attached to him.

Graft Pomeranian can be in extremely healthy condition. Two weeks before vaccination, antiparasitic prophylaxis is necessary. Anthelmintic drugs can be given once a quarter, but not more often.

After being vaccinated at 12 weeks, walking a puppy outside is only possible after 21 days. In the future, vaccination of the dog will be held at the age of the year, after the change of teeth, and then annually. Veterinarians are advised to put polyvalent vaccinations. Such vaccines contain protection against distemper, hepatitis, rabies and other diseases.

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