Chorki: description of mestizo and its content

Today there are many different breeds of dogs. One breed can be well known to everyone, for example, a shepherd dog, a Labrador or a dachshund, and sometimes there is one that only a small number of people are familiar with.

Recently, small lapdogs have become very popular among dog lovers around the world. But they are already not particularly surprised anyone. That is why the breeders continue to work to cross as many different breeds of dogs as possible, and thereby obtain new, unusual and interesting mixtures. In this article we will talk about the breed of dogs, which is known as the chorki, how it appeared, the characteristics of her character and education, and how to care for such a pet. Also find out the positive and negative aspects of such a pet.

The Yorkshire Terrier and Chihuahua are among the most famous and popular breeds that are preferred by people who love small dogs. Therefore, scientists and decided to create a cross between them, that is, to cross. The result of their work was the appearance half yoke and chihuahua - chorki.

The first Chork puppies appeared around the 90s of the last century. Very quickly, this mixture was called ideal for living in an apartment. This is primarily due to the "compactness" of the dog, the dimensions of which allow the animal to be kept even in a small apartment. After all, chorki is far from a Doberman, for which an aviary and a lot of space is needed, and its requests are much less.

Since the chorki is a mixture of York and Chihuahua, the characteristics of these dog breeds are responsible for the appearance of the puppy. Outwardly, these dogs look more like York, and only partially can resemble a Chihuahua. The puppy is characterized by a perfectly folded body, a small, high head.

If we talk about the color of the future puppy, then there is no exact possibility to predict what it will be like. Color can be absolutely anything, in most cases, golden or black. Chihuahua genes are mostly involved in its formation.

Besides, it is impossible to predict the length of the coat - it can be both long and short. The most common are red mestizo with long, straight and soft wool. The minimum weight of the chorka is at least 2 kilograms, the maximum is 4 kilograms.

Cynologists say that any dog ​​can be raised and trained, as long as she knows who is the owner. But be that as it may, everything is a bit different with the chorks. The appearance and character of such a pet are radically different things, and sometimes their combination in an animal is surprising. Chorki are characterized by a sharp mind and extreme stubbornness, it is almost impossible to train them, given the nature of the animals.

Adults can play with the dog, but you need to be alert: the dog can play and bite, which will be a complete surprise. Chorki - one of the few breeds of dogs, which absolutely can not be allowed in small children. Kids games and mischief mischief will not be tolerated.

The dog does not like loneliness. In separation from the owner, the animal becomes wild and nervous. And in order for the puppy to restore its psychological state, it takes a lot of time.It is worth noting the fact that the half-breed is quite touchy, and even during a small quarrel and increase in voice, he may refuse to communicate with the abuser. But, in spite of all the above, the chorks are notable for their special devotion and patience.

As with any other pet, you need a certain care for the chorks. For them, given the artificial origin, various diseases are most relevant, most often genetic, which can be transmitted to the puppy from one of the parents.

For chorka such illnesses are characteristic:

• joint disease;
• hypoglycemia.

Before you get such a pet, you must go to the pet shop and buy everything you need. Among the purchases should be a special comb or brush to care for the dog's coat. Chorki need to comb 1-2 times in three days. To comb a puppy you need to teach him from birth, since he does not like this procedure.

Several times a month, the dog needs to be bathed, she must cut its claws, check the wool for the presence of fleas or ticks, and also check whether there are any lichens. Proper care of a puppy also includes constant visits to the veterinarian for an examination and all vaccinations.

As for walks, they should be frequent and long, but only in warm weather. In winter, the dog must be dressed in a special suit and it is better to wear it on your hands so that your paws are not cold.

It is also necessary:

• use a cotton swab to wipe your eyes every day;
• using a special toothbrush for dogs, carefully brush your teeth so that later no plaque and stone will form;
• periodically inspect the auricles;
• every 2-2.5 months to cut the dog.

The condition of the dog and its appearance is greatly affected by the diet. This breed does not need special nutrition. You can feed the chorks with both natural food and dry food.

It is very important that with the food in the dog’s body the right vitamins, minerals and trace elementsthat provide good development and well-being. Feed must be balanced.

Choosing chorki, you should consider a few mandatory points:

• having a family tree - it is desirable that there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the mom and puppy, to make sure that they are in good condition and health;
• activity and mobility of a puppy;
• healthy joints - this will make it possible to make sure the puppy's behavior during the game;
• clean and smooth coat;
• lack of ticks, fleas and lichen;
• good appetite;
• condition of eyes, mouth and ears, there should be no discharge.

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