Dogs that do not shed: the best breed and nuances of caring for them

Getting rid of dog hair during the molting period is not easy. She pursues the owners everywhere and everywhere, stays on clothes and furniture. In this article you will learn about whether there are non-extinct dog breeds that are suitable for an apartment, what are their characteristics, and also what are the nuances of caring for these pets.

If you are sure that there are dogs in the world that are incapable of shedding, then you are deeply mistaken. Absolutely all dogs periodically get rid of unnecessary wool. But the scale of this phenomenon in different breeds is different. There are pets in which wool falls in very small quantities completely unnoticed and does not have an unpleasant smell. This is happiness for the owners.

Dogs that are considered to be non-infinite are divided into several groups:

• hard-haired animals have a soft and tender undercoat, coarse and hard guard coat, which practically does not fall off;
• man’s curly friends also don’t cover their hair with everything around them, but their attractive fur coat needs careful care: pets get dirty, they collect garbage on their wool while walking;
• representatives of bare and almost bare breeds - exotic animals, they do not part with wool, because it is absent, they may have a smell characteristic of a non-blood animal that does not resemble the smell of a dog.

People who pick up a decorative companion dog to be kept in a city apartment should pay attention to a few small stupid species.

• Yorkshire Terrier. This is a brave and fearless friend. Cheerful, playful, he gets along well with children and is suitable for keeping in a large family. The dog has no undercoat, which can cause a lot of anxiety during shedding.

• Scotch Terrier This is a representative class dog - the favorite of actors and presidents. In Russia, it became popular thanks to the national artist of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Rumyantsev, a clown named Pencil. The famous comedian did not find a better stage partner than the faithful and kind Scotch Terrier Blot.

• West Highland White Terrier. These dogs are very energetic and do not know peace. Charming snow-white wool is stiff, and the undercoat is thick and dense. These are great hunters, but city dwellers gladly breed them in apartments as indoor pets.

• Chinese Crested Dog. This is a funny creature completely devoid of hair on the body. Long hair is only on the face, on the ears and paws. There are individuals covered with a rare thin fluff.

• Shih Tzu. Homeland pet, incredibly similar to the cub, is China. The dog accompanied the emperor of China everywhere, she will accompany you wherever you go. A good sweet creature does not shed, does not smell and does not cause allergies.

• Brussels Griffon. The heart of this dog will forever be devoted only to one owner, and the animal will be treated with caution by the rest of the household. Excessive attention spoils his character: the griffon becomes wayward and spoiled. Reasonable rigor in education does not hurt.

• Bichon Frize. This funny creature is a lap-dog from France, faithful companion and favorite of royal persons.Karakul Bichon will be friends with children. He is always ready for vanity and unbridled fun. He needs space, so the ideal place for his dwelling is a large apartment.

• Poodles: that and miniature. These are clever and kind dogs with high intelligence, wonderful and devoted friends. There will be no smell or wool in the house. An active animal requires long walks, attention and careful care.

• Maltese. This charming, sweet and gentle aristocrat can be kind and obedient or spoiled whimsical, depending on how you will bring up. This lap dog is suitable for older people leading a measured lifestyle.

• Affenpinscher. The main qualities of the breed: high intelligence and fearlessness. Despite its miniature size, the character of the dog is not “pocket”. The hair of the animal does not remain on household items and does not cause allergies, but the pet requires care.

• Lhasa apso. This small dog is very proud and courageous in character. She will protect you, guard the house and give affection. The pet's coat is long, hard, with a soft undercoat.

This group also includes a large number of breeds.

• Basenji. A dog that does not know how to bark conquered the world with its ingenuity and friendliness. Pets get along well with children and other animals. Suitable for people with an active lifestyle.

• The average poodle. Dogs differ from other representatives of this breed only in size. This is not only great circus artists, but also true friends, and security guards. They behave intelligently and do not bark without a reason. Fluffy wool will not crumble at your home carpet and hang tufts on clothes, but care for it needs very troublesome.

• Mexican hairless dog. It has hair only on the head in the form of a funny tuft. The animal is great for allergies. The nature of pets is docile and sociable, they are very playful, but obedient.

• American Hairless Terrier. The animal requires careful attitude and constant care, and in return it will delight with devotion and love. He loves children very much, plays with pleasure and communicates with them.

• Miniature schnauzer. Brave friend, smart, funny and very active. The dog has a hard coat with a dense undercoat. Permanent trimming and cutting are required.

• Norfolk Terrier. Representatives of this breed are very kind, quick-witted, obedient and unpretentious in their care. This dog is a godsend for the lazy. It does not require daily combing.

• Wheaten Terrier. Dogs of this breed can live in a city apartment and in a country house. The dog is friendly and obedient. Skillful upbringing will help defeat her natural stubbornness. Kindness and caress - a guarantee that the wheaten terrier will be your friend.

• Welch Terrier. A friendly dog ​​will make a company to you and other animals. The dog is active, restless, cocky, self-confident and sometimes naughty, but non-aggressive. She just loves to show her character.

• Tibetan Terrier. This is a great friend and guard for your family. If you are often absent for a long time, then you should not start this breed in a city apartment: the animal will begin to grieve, with its barking and howling it will disturb the neighbors.

It is necessary to highlight the biggest dogs that do not shed.

• Giant Schnauzer. This gigantic handsome man is an excellent hunter, loyal friend and a wonderful watchman. A big dog needs a lot of mental and physical stress. Be sure to need a course and training. Giant Schnauzer does not shed and does not smell dog meat.Hard wool requires constant care, otherwise it falls into mats.

• Airedale. Unpretentious and kind dog in the house takes a lot of space, but does not require a lot of care. The dog's coat is hard, standing close to the wire. The animal is suitable for a large active family with children.

• Black Russian Terrier. This huge good man will become the universal favorite. And his love is enough for everyone, from young to old. This is an excellent watchman, protector and friend. For thick coat pet needs proper and timely care.

• Kerry Blue Terrier. This dog will brighten up your leisure. He wants to always be close to his family, but he never gets under his feet. This is a good friend and companion. The dog has a strong build and excellent health.

• Portuguese water dog. Bred specifically to help the fishermen, it floats perfectly. Dense curly wool has water-repellent properties.

• Whippet This is a family English dog that lives beautifully in an apartment. He is friends with children and other animals, obedient and non-aggressive. The dog does not need special care, constant cleaning of the wool is not needed. The animal has a very short nap, which drops out in small quantities and is extremely rare.

• Hound greyhound. The most popular in tsarist Russia are thin-legged and tall aristocrats with long hair or smooth-haired ones who will not adorn your home with their hair. The dogs also have no unpleasant smell.

• Commander This dog has a very unusual appearance. The animal has a lot of wool, and it resembles coarsely chopped noodles, which cover the animal's body with a solid cloak all the way to the ground. Commander's felted suit is not combed and, if necessary, untangled.

So that the dog does not get dirty, and the wool harnesses do not fall into mats, the pet needs clothes. The dog is intelligent, highly organized, non-aggressive, gets along with other animals.

If the dog does not shed, does not emit an unpleasant smell and does not cause allergies, this does not mean that it does not need care. Rather, on the contrary, these animals need the right timely care, which is as follows:

• Pets who do not shed their wool on their own should be regularly combed out;
• dogs with medium hard guard coat must be trimmed in the cabin or do it yourself;
• long-haired dogs need to be combed and bathed in a timely manner so that the animal does not form mats;
• regular grooming in the salon and grooming are mandatory procedures for such dogs as poodles, lapdogs, Yorkshire;
• it is necessary to regularly clean the skin of animals from dead particles and prevent dandruff in order to avoid irritation and dermatitis, especially in short-haired and bald dogs To do this, purchase special gloves and sanitary napkins for animals;
• you must regularly clean your ears and wash your eyes, keep the mouth of the animal in order;
• make all the necessary vaccinations and give vitamins.

Special care require dogs with no hair. They are afraid of cold and drafts, and the sultry sun can leave burns on delicate skin. Dogs of such breeds necessarily need clothes that protect the body.

It is necessary to bathe such animals more often than others in order to wash off dust and secretions that may occur on the skin. Long-haired pets also need a wardrobe that protects them from the weather, dirt and insects that cause serious illness.

When choosing a breed of dog, you need to consider a few points.

For what purpose do you buy a pet:

• This is a future little companion, which you can safely hold on your hands and carry around with you - such a dog must have a minimum weight, be sociable and peaceful towards others
• you want to have a family friend and pet lover - the dog must be cheerful, active, non-aggressive and well-mannered, patient with childish antics;
• choose a guard and watchman - a large dog, strong and resilient, will do;
• need a friend for an active pastime - the animal must be active, capable and resilient, well trained in training.

Analyze how much time you and your loved ones are ready to devote to your pet:

• many decorative dogs simply need you to be around, at home, on the couch, and most dogs of medium and large breeds need some physical exercise and long walks in the fresh air;
• if you are not lazy, you will be able to take care of any breed; for those who do not wish to strain, often combing and cutting an animal, it is better to choose a non-extinct dog that requires a minimum of time for care.

Think how comfortable it will be to live with a dog: do you have other pets, a park or a dog playground near the house, can you spend money on expensive grooming, clothes or training?

Feeding non-fading dogs is fundamentally no different from feeding other dogs. The menu of animals should contain all vital vitamins, macro-and micronutrients, then the dog will be healthy and will not give any problems to its owners.

For food you can use as ready-made feed. premium, super premium and holistic, and food, carefully prepared by the owners of natural products. When using ready-made feeds, it will be sufficient to take into account the required portion size and recommendations of the manufacturer on the package.

To keep the animal in good shape, it is enough to follow the following simple rules:

• adult dogs are fed 2 times a day;
• puppies are fed more often: up to 3 months - up to 6 times a day, from 3 months - 4 times a day, and after 6 months they gradually reduce food to 2 times to 10 months;
• pets should always have fresh water;
• It is forbidden to give bones, sweet, salty and spicy;
• with a natural diet, low-fat meat, sea fish, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and cereals are needed in the diet.

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