Russian colored lapdogs: features, temperament, choice and care

Russian lapdogs have a rather charming appearance, as well as a kind and affectionate character. It is impossible to just walk past such handsome men - you always want to stroke and caress them.

For many years in Russia, breeders were engaged in breeding only service or hunting dogs. As for small decorative animals, interest in them arose only after the Great Patriotic War. At that time, there were practically no such dogs in the country itself, and the number of those who were imported was too small. That's why the idea of ​​breeding little lapdogs attracted the attention of many breeders.

So, already in 1951, the first offspring were obtained. Two lapdogs became his parents. One of them is a white male Trifon, who came to Russia from Hungary, and the second is a girl Zhu-zhu with a coffee color. A little later, several more dogs were used for breeding work. This is a Maltese lapdog and a Shih Tzu.

By the end of the 50s of the last century, the Russian colored lapdog was born.

Meanwhile, its description is known to many connoisseurs of dogs. The Russian lapdog is distinguished by the small size of the calf and its square shape. Such a lapdog gets along well not only with its owners, but also with people unfamiliar to her.

Consider its standards.

• The growth of the female is 23-24 centimeters, but the male is up to 26 centimeters.
• The head is very small, in proportion to the body of the dog.
• The forehead is slightly rounded.
• The muzzle is slightly shortened and very neat.
• The nose is straight, its tip is colored black or brown.
• The teeth are very small, the bite is scissor bite, and the lips are quite close to each other.
• The eyes are round and large, their iris is colored brown, and they are also mutely protruding.
• The triangular ears are set very high. Their tips are slightly rounded. In addition, they are completely covered with long hair and hang down a little. Probably, this part of them is considered the most beautiful and cute.
• The back is slightly short and straight.
• The front feet are set wider than the hind feet. The thighs are quite muscular.
• The pads on the feet are painted black and are very durable in structure.
• The tail is high, in the shape of a donut, and its tip is wound behind the back.
• The coat is very thick and beautiful. According to the standards, it must be a little wavy. It feels like silk to the touch.
• The Russian colored lapdog can be painted in any shade. The only exception is white. And also a mini-dog can combine several colors at once. The Russian colored lapdog is even tricolor.

Among the merits of Russian colored lapdogs the following are worth noting:

• they do not shed, which is important for keeping in an apartment or house where there are small children;
• are in good and robust health;
• such animals are also very smart and not too whimsical in food;
• They live long, love different games and any kind of fun.

There are also negative features:

• dogs need to be combed regularly;
• their eyes should be monitored as genetic diseases may develop over time.

As soon as it gets into the house, the Russian colored lapdog becomes immediately the favorite of all family members. She is quite playful, moreover, she can maintain this ability throughout her life. Such an animal is ideal for families with small children. However, you should completely forget about a quiet life, as all her favorite games are too funny and contagious.

The Russian colored lapdog is not only active, but also very hardy. She can go jogging with her owner or just travel with him. The dog tolerates travel or even flights very well. Only for this you need to have a special carrier, because without it, the animal will simply not be allowed on the plane or train.

In addition, they are quite highly intelligent and therefore can easily catch the mood of their owner. And if they see that the owner is in a bad mood, they will try in every possible way to raise him. They are suitable not only for young families, but also for older people, they will become friends with both. These mini-dogs are very attached to their owners and very badly tolerate separation from them.

Many, having learned about all the features of these adorable dogs, decide to get them for themselves. But here we have to face the first difficulties. So, this breed is not very common, so sometimes it is difficult to find a true purebred animal with a good pedigree.

All the necessary documents for the puppy will be provided here, and the entire pedigree will be saved. In such institutions, puppies receive all the necessary vaccinations, and there they monitor their health. But you can also contact the breeder, but this person must be experienced and have an appropriate reputation. Indeed, otherwise, you can get an animal that looks like a lapdog, or with some deviations.

Especially it is necessary to be wary of those people who sell puppies over the Internet or simply through advertisements. Often these are common crooks who prey on puppies. In such cases, you yourself need to get to know the puppy, carefully examine it, and also be sure to familiarize yourself with its pedigree. This is important if the puppy's parents had some kind of illness.Indeed, in the future, this may affect the health of babies.

Russian lapdogs are, as a rule, not defenders, but four-legged friends. Therefore, you need to choose those puppies that cause pleasant emotions. But still, you need to examine him and make sure that the dog is completely healthy. In addition, you need to pay attention to the price. A real Russian lapdog costs from 10 to 15 thousand rubles. And if she also has a pedigree, then the price may be higher.

Since almost all representatives of Russian colored lapdogs live in apartments, they will need special care. This can be a haircut at home, and eye care, as well as their ears. In addition, do not forget to trim their claws. Most often, puppies live in kennels up to 6 months, so the owners will need to familiarize themselves with the features of caring for a more or less adult dog.

In addition, lapdogs are very small animals, respectively, their health must be monitored. You should not place their "house" in a place where there are drafts. In addition, you need to walk your pets outside several times a day. We must also not forget to accustom our lapdog to the tray, and this must be done from the first day of its habitation in the house. The puppy should understand that he should go to the toilet in one place only. You may even have to follow this for several days, but later there will be no problems.

After all, their fur covers their eyes, and this leads to a deterioration in vision. Therefore, many owners tie a ponytail over their eyes in order to avoid vision problems in the future.

Feeding the Russian colored lapdog is considered equally important. Indeed, thanks to proper feeding, the dog will not only be healthy, but also its life will be longer. Feed can be either industrial or natural. Both must be part of a balanced diet.

If preference is given to industrial feed, then they can be either dry or soft. It is worth buying the highest quality ones, preferably of a premium class, so that they can fully provide the dog with all the necessary nutrients, as well as vitamins and minerals. Indeed, in economy class feeds there are not always good and healthy products. Most often, the composition includes a lot of offal, not meat, as well as a lot of cereals.

People who choose natural products for their animals should know that such a diet should include the following ingredients:

• fresh chicken or beef meat, as well as any offal, all of them should make up more than 70 percent of the total daily diet;
• boiled sea fish or fresh river fish, it should be given twice a week;
• various cereals, for example, buckwheat, rice, barley, oatmeal or wheat groats, they should be present in the dog's diet every day;
• fresh or boiled vegetables - it can be cucumbers, and zucchini, and even pumpkin;
• some fruit;
• low-fat cottage cheese, kefir or yogurt;
• quail or chicken eggs, but you can only give them to the dog twice a week.

Small puppies should be fed at least five times a day. As they grow older, the number of meals per day should be gradually reduced. So, at 4 months you need to feed them no more than four times. An adult dog needs to eat no more than twice a day, in addition, food should be given in the morning and evening. In addition, after feeding your pet, you need to let him sit for a while, and only after half an hour you can take a walk with him.

In addition, you need to know that chocolate or products made from it cause allergies in animals. It is imperative to limit fatty and smoked foods. And also it is necessary to ensure that the animals do not overeat, because they may become obese, which will shorten their life. This can be difficult, as lapdogs have a good appetite and can beg for treats. But you should understand that the health of the dog is more important than a moment's whim.

The little lapdog needs to be looked after regularly. This is especially true of their fur, teeth, eyes, and ears.

The Russian colored lapdog, with proper care for it, almost never sheds. In addition, it does not have an unpleasant odor. Most often, her fur serves as protection from cold weather, as well as from other unpleasant factors. But it still requires some care. To do this, the lapdog needs to be combed regularly, and this should be done at least once a week.

A comb must be selected that will not cause trouble for the dog. It can be made of wood or bone, as long as the teeth are not too thick. But the movements when combing must be directed towards the growth of the coat.

Once or twice a month, you need to cut your pet. This can be done in special institutions if the dog is very restless. In special cases, dogs are given sleeping pills, but you can cut a lapdog at home. To prevent the dog from spinning, it must also be taught to such a procedure from puppyhood, encouraging it with various delicacies.

They should always be clean, without any redness or discharge that occurs in small animals for completely different reasons. For example, it can be allergies, worms, and even such an unpleasant disease for all dogs as distemper. The eyes of the lapdogs are rather prominent, moreover, they are completely covered with fur. It will be very difficult to clean them, but still possible.

Regularly you need to brush your little beauties' teeth. To do this, you need to pick up a small toothbrush and buy a special paste. You can also clean them with tooth powder or boric acid. The main thing is that the dog does not feel discomfort at the same time.

Several times a week it is necessary to examine the ears of lapdogs. Sulfur can be removed with 10% hydrogen peroxide solution. In addition, it is necessary to examine the ears for hairs inside them. If there are any, they must be very carefully plucked out with tweezers so that they do not irritate the hearing aid.

It is necessary to start their examination with the pads. Particular attention should be paid to injuries, even if they are the smallest. After a walk, you need to wash them, and then treat them with a special antiseptic so that the lapdog does not become infected. When examining, you need to make sure there are no wounds between the fingers. In addition, in such places it is necessary to regularly cut the coat completely. In winter, do not forget to wash the paws of the animal with baby soap, because almost all sidewalks are sprinkled with chemicals. After that, they must be lubricated with baby cream so that the skin does not dry out.

Bathing a Russian colored lapdog should not be too often, as it will be harmful to the animal. This should be done once every two weeks, not more often. Brush it before bathing to remove excess hair. Water should not be higher than +38 degrees Celsius.

For rinsing, you can use a decoction of burdock or chamomile. This will make the coat softer and more silky. Do not use a hair dryer for drying, the coat will dry naturally. In addition, you must not comb the coat while it is still wet.

Most often, this breed of dog does not require special training.However, she still has to learn to execute some of the simplest commands. The lapdog must know her place, respond to her nickname, be able to ask to take her for a walk, while not piteously. Besides, if the owner forbids her to do something, she must definitely obey him.

To do this, it is necessary to accustom to different types of commands from a very young age. In addition, this should be done gradually, and not loaded with all the teams at once. For a start, you can encourage her with all sorts of delicacies, but later she must carry out all the commands without them. The animal will get used to the correct behavior pretty quickly.

In addition, Russian colored lapdogs are very playful and restless. Once on the street, they can bark even for no reason or just throw themselves at people. It is imperative to wean your pet from this, because this behavior is simply unacceptable on the street. However, this should not be done with the help of violence against animals, but simply by raising your voice a little. Since such dogs are very smart, they must understand everything very quickly and not repeat their mistakes more.

To summarize, we can only say what an animal is, like a Russian colored lapdog, can not only decorate the owner's house with its presence, but also become an excellent friend for him. In addition, they do not require too much care and attention. It is enough just to feed, comb and walk daily on time. If a person does not have all this time, then it is better not to have a dog so that the animal does not suffer.

In this video, you will get acquainted with the features of the maintenance and care of the Russian colored lapdog.