Everything you need to know about long-haired toy terriers

Russian long-haired toy terrier is a compact decorative breed of dogs, characterized by fearlessness, high intelligence and lively temperament. Miniature animals have an attractive appearance and are fully capable of competing with foreign peers. Today, Russian toya, both long-haired and short-haired, can be seen at international exhibitions, including as a champion. But for many years, the breed did not receive recognition on the world stage and was considered exclusively national treasure.

Russian that, and earlier - the Moscow long-haired toy terrier, was born thanks to features of a political system in the USSR. The breed owes its appearance to the Iron Curtain and to the general lack of decorative rocks in post-revolutionary Russia. The once popular English toy terriers, declared remnants of the bourgeois past, were almost completely destroyed as a class before the start of the Second World War.

The remaining dogs were difficult to attribute to purebred. But the importation of miniature toi from Germany in the post-war years still forced domestic breeders to begin their own experiments to revive the former fashion for decorative animals.

For many years the enthusiastic breeders acted almost blindly: they were confident that they were recreating the lost livestock of the English breed. But the Moscow toy terriers, as it turned out, have acquired their own distinctive appearance. Miniature character was characteristic of them: the sizes turned out to be 1.5 times smaller than that of foreign counterparts, the shape of the skull and the body also turned out to be radically different. In addition, by 1958, offspring with the dominant long-haired gene was obtained from crossing smooth-haired parents.

With the efforts of the breeders, the towing eyes on the paws, tail, and ears were managed to be fixed as a breed trait. This is how the Moscow long-haired toy terrier appeared, charming and unlike any other. Until 1996, the breed existed rather at the amateur level, and only after the formation of the national club did the exhibitions start to be held and official documents issued for puppies.

With international recognition, too, not everything went smoothly. But in 2006, FCI still assigned individual No. 352 to the breed and included it in the register as conditionally admitted to participation in international exhibitions. However, without revealing similarities with terrier, both varieties - both smooth and longhaired - were presented with a single name “Russian that”. The competition for the title of international champions (INT CH) dogs were allowed in 2017 after full recognition. The American Cynological Federation, by the way, gave the Russian toyi admission to their dog show back in 2008.

The Russian one, or, according to the outdated name, the Moscow Longhair Toy Terrier, is a shaggy, compact dog, distinguished by its elegant addition and subtlety. He preserves grace not only at a young age. Adult Russian that has dimensions in withers from 20 to 28 cm and weighs no more than 3 kg. The refinement of the addition does not prevent the dog to remain a strong moving individual without behavioral and genetic problems.

Today, fluffy Russian Toya puppies are born only among long-haired parents, and much attention is paid to thoroughbred breeding. The outer hair of this line has a length of up to 5 cm, it can be straight and slightly wavy. Feathers are formed on the ears in the form of a fringe, on the paws.

To reduce the assessment of the appearance of the colors of wool include zoning and black-coat options. In addition, solid black, chocolate (brown), purple and blue are not too welcome. All variants of spotted, marble, spotted and tiger colors are referred to tribal marriage. They are considered unacceptable for use in breeding. White spots on a throat, a stomach, a skull, the expressed curliness of a wool cover are considered as defects. A detailed description of the breed, according to the standard, includes an assessment of the dog in many ways.

• Housing square format with mild withers, straight back line. The croup is below the shoulder blades, beveled, rounded. The chest is clearly delineated, oval-shaped, deep. The line of the abdomen is taut, with a relief bend.
• Neck long, with high postavom, has a small but noticeable bend.
• Limbs long, dry, graceful. Shoulders are of equal length with shoulder blades. The hind limbs are straight, have a slightly wider set, the hips are muscular, the paws are compact, tightly compressed, oval in shape.
• Tail may be of natural length or cropped. With natural length - sickle, located at the back or slightly rises above it.
• Head with a compact rather wide skull, weakly expressed flat cheekbones. The muzzle is pointed, the foot is clearly highlighted. Nose has a black or brown tint, it is proportional to the size, the pigmentation of the lips is black.
• Bite scissor-shaped, incomplete completeness of teeth is acceptable (no more than 2 incisors per jaw).
• Ears large, thin, set high, directed vertically upwards and slightly to the sides.
• Eyes large, rounded, slightly protruding, widely spaced. The iris may be darker or lighter depending on the basic color scheme of the color.

Breed defects include any inconsistencies with the standard. An undesirable growth of more than 28 cm, a low tail set, creases on the ears, any kind of bite other than scissors is considered undesirable. Dwarfism applies to disqualifying malformations: the body weight of an adult dog should not be less than 1 kg.

Animals with marble, spotty colors, pure white wool, and tiger stripes go to marriage. Vices of behavior: increased cowardice, manifestation of aggression lead to the fact that the animal is not allowed to breed.

Lively, funny dogs - Russian toi - are able to bring only positive impressions into the life of their owner. The character traits of this breed imply a constant need for close communication with the host. The excitable temperament and good disposition turns both a puppy and an adult dog into the pet of the whole family, able to cheer up the kid or dispel the sad thoughts of an adult.

Despite the miniature size, Russian that is a mini-hurricane that can cause a stir in the house or apartment. Especially playful puppies, out of boredom, they can begin to spoil the furniture or things. In addition, the toi bark quite loudly, they refer to the very “calls” that no intruder will pass by.

These dogs are good psychologists and manipulators, they use their charm to get an extra piece of food or climb the desired sofa to the owner. But in combination with a light temper and incredible charm, this character trait can hardly scare lovers of the breed from buying a pet.

A healthy animal easily reaches age 10–15 and even 20 yearswhile maintaining puppy enthusiasm to old age. These dogs are not prone to the manifestation of genetic defects, have strong immunity. But because of the convex shape of the eyeball, they can suffer cataracts, retinal atrophy, and conjunctivitis. A rather large skull may contribute to the development of hydrocephalus.

Often, the owners themselves are guilty of pet health problems. For example, giving Russian smoked and salty food from your table, you can contribute to the development of pancreatitis.

Proper care of fluffy puppies and adult dogs is the whole complex of activities that allow the pet to maintain a neat, presentable look. Russian that with a long coat needs a periodic hygienic haircut at least 1 time in half a year. It is not recommended to shorten the coat, if less than a month is left before the exhibition: it does not have time to grow to the length specified by the standard. All types of haircuts toy terrier in this case are divided into several types.

• Model. A fantasy approach allows you to get by fine-tuning towing and creating unusual patterns on your body. In addition, you can make an original hairstyle using decorative rhinestones, hairpins, weaving. A professional groomer who knows well the finer points of the breed will also easily cope with this.
• Hygienic. The fur disturbing the animal is removed, long feathering is shortened. In some cases, the haircut is done before medical manipulations, taking into account the peculiarities of the surgical intervention.
• Classic. They imply an improvement in the appearance of the dog without significantly shortening the coat. The focus is on the nape, tail, paws, ears. Removed hairs of uneven length, forming a beautiful silhouette.
• Under the puppy. Wool is shortened, resembling outwardly puppy fluff. Such a haircut is considered to be a summer one, it helps the dog to tolerate heat more easily.
• For girls. Here an unusual method is applied with the shortening of the hair on the paws, with the preservation of elegant feathering on the ears and tail. The silhouette turns out easy and refined, and hygiene of extremities is reduced to a minimum.

Hygienic care of the Russian toyem also does not deliver labor. A compact animal needs a separate place to sleep and rest: it is better to refuse from sleeping together due to the fragility of the dog’s bones. For a walk in the cold, you can purchase a blanket or a jumpsuit in size. Shivering of the body should not be taken as a sign of freezing: it is a manifestation of nervous excitement, it testifies to the experienced tide of emotions. Among the mandatory hygienic procedures for a dog you will definitely need to carry out:

• disentangling wool - several times a week with a frequent comb or a metal comb;
• removal of mats - soft fluffy wool prone to their formation;
• bathing - no more than once every 3 months, if there is no urgent need, the dog's skin is prone to drying out;
• brushing teeth - needed weekly with the use of veterinary pastes for the prevention of tartar;
• sanitizing ears - they can be affected by ticks, in addition, the breed is prone to otitis, frequent inspection is recommended;
• cleansing the corners of the eye from pollution and organic matter;
• trimming claw tips - it is needed every 20-30 days.

It is necessary to avoid drafts, to protect the pet from jumping from a height.. Nervous shocks are contraindicated to an animal, at home it is better to create a calm atmosphere.Walking the representatives of the breed requires a moderate, they are easily trained to visit the tray and are not inclined to "miss" past him, maintain cleanliness in the house.

It is better to organize the feeding of the Russian toya in the same way as it was organized in the nursery. If the puppy is already accustomed to natural food, you can not translate it into dry food. Representatives of this breed are well perceived beef and poultry. They need to grind before serving. And you can also use offal, once a week to give oceanic boiled fish.

Toy terriers take vegetables well in their diet. Small dogs eat carrots and beets, cucumbers, cabbage well (can be flavored with vegetable oil). Apples and pears, sliced ​​banana, are suitable as a treat. The proportion of cereals in the composition of food reaches 30%. It is better to choose hypoallergenic low-calorie options: rice, buckwheat, oats. Corn, wheat are not too useful.

Despite the general usefulness of fermented milk products, giving them to small dogs is often not worth it. Whole milk is given only to puppies. Cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt are given no more than 2 times a week. Obtaining additional feeding during the day is excluded, it is not allowed to eat the food found on the street.

Among the natural food found for a Russian toya in the strict ban zone, spices, sausages and sausages, egg white can be distinguished. Nuts, butter, sour cream and other high-calorie foods will not benefit the dog. HaveThunderstorm health dogs are pickles, smoked.

Compact animal needs in specialized nutrition, taking into account its needs in calories, nutrients. Cheap economy category feeds can harm the health of the dog. But super premium and holistic rations are free from this drawback. They have everything you need, you only need to take into account the level of mobility, the age category of toy.

The frequency of feeding an adult animal is not more than 2 times per day. Russian is prone to obesity, it is important not to exceed the recommended calories. Puppies up to 3 months are fed 5-6 times a day, night and late meals can be kept. Up to half a year, food is delivered 3-4 times a day; by the year the dog must eat twice a day.

The upbringing of a Moscow long-haired toy terrier or, as it is now called, Russian toya, begins with the development of the basic principles of maintenance in the house. The pet should learn where its place is, bowls of food and water, respond to the nickname and call of the owner. It is necessary to start work from the first days on training a dog to a tray or diaper - at puppy age, this will greatly facilitate the maintenance of the pet.

The basic course of dog training tou is necessary to increase discipline. It will be enough to complete the course of the CSD under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Self-obedience from the dog will be quite difficult. Resourceful toy terrier just cheat or be frankly bored during class. A quick achievement of success in training will not be exactly, but using game techniques you can teach your pet a lot of interesting tricks.

Russian toi are highly excitable dogs, to any external stimuli with a cheerful barking. The animal should not forgive such behavior, but it is necessary to act much more thinly than with the owners of a rougher constitution. Keep the dog from barking will not work either with the help of affection or threats. The optimum will be a specific action plan.

• When manifesting undesirable behavior, the dog should be strictly ordered “Fu!” Or “No!”.
• The maximum that can be applied from the options of physical impact is a light slap newspaper.
• A puppy barking to attract attention can be ignored. With an adult dog this does not work.
• Unwanted physical reactions can be suppressed by distraction. If the pet does not fight hysterically, it can work.

Out of excess, Russian toi can bite their owners slightly. When trying to express emotions in a similar way, it is worth expressing outrage intonations, but not physically punishing the animal. Any joint activities should be immediately interrupted. Expensive communication with the owner of this will be enough to reconsider their behavior.

How to raise Russian toya, you will learn from the following video.