Description of white dachshunds, their nature and rules of care

It's not so easy to meet a white dachshund on the street. Despite the unusualness and originality of the white dachshund, this breed is rarely bred in breeding nurseries, and the exotic white color is considered a breeding marriage. Nevertheless, there are people who are eager to acquire this breed. You can get acquainted with the rules of care, as well as the features of the pet, by reading this article.

Long before the dachshund gained recognition and was singled out as a separate breed, breeders were breeding dogs regardless of their color. The main thing that interested breeders was the quality characteristics of the animal.

Old paintings and frescoes were discovered showing a dachshund. However, after the approval of the standard, it was forbidden to breed a white dachshund. Nevertheless, albino puppies are periodically born to dachshunds with the usual black or brown color. There can be several explanations for this.

• Mating of two dachshunds with marble-beige color.
• The complete absence of pigment, which is quite often manifested at the birth of a puppy. The reason for this is at the heart of a genetic malfunction that prevents pigments from synthesizing.
• An extreme degree of mottling, which is expressed by locally pigmented spots on the coat or by a small number of hairs.

The albino dachshund can be represented in one of three categories. The main indicators of belonging to a particular category are the mass of the animal and the girth of the chest. For a standard white dachshund, the following indicators are characteristic - no more than 10 kg, about 40 cm, respectively. For a miniature one - weight up to 6 kg, chest girth no more than 30 cm.For a rabbit white dachshund, a mass of 4 kg is characteristic, and chest girth can vary from 20 to 25 cm.

Like regular dachshunds, the albino can have smooth, long or harsh coats. Depending on its type, care will be selected. The smooth-haired dachshund has short and rather dense hair, so it feels like the coat is enveloping the body.

The long-haired dachshund, despite popular beliefs, has long hair only in certain areas - on the greater half of the body, ears, legs and tail. But the muzzle of the white dachshund is covered with short hair. The rough-haired representative is characterized by the presence of a coarse undercoat on the muzzle, which forms a kind of mustache and beard.

The albino's body is elongated, the legs are inharmoniously short, but no curvature is observed. The shape of the muzzle is wedge-shaped with a strong stretched mouth. The auricles are pronounced and hang down, going over the cheekbones of the animal. The eyes are not large, and their corners are slightly raised upward. Eye shades can range from dark brown to amber, light golden to azure blue.

Quite often, among albino dachshunds, there are eyes of a bright red hue. The nose, as a rule, matches the shade of the eyes (it can be brownish, beige, black). The white breed has a pinkish or white nose lobe.

Despite the fact that albinos are prone to congenital abnormalities due to genetic malfunction, they should not give the impression of a weak or frail animal. The white dachshund has a strong bone and a well-developed muscular corset.

Like any other breed, the albino dachshund has its own strengths and weaknesses. Of the exceptional qualities of the white color, the following can be noted:

• outlandish appearance;
• mind, intelligence;
• kindness to other animals and to humans;
• perfectly finds a common language with the child;
• many note that this breed has a sense of humor;
• white dachshunds are excellent hunters;
• have a natural sensitivity, and therefore are often used as a guard in an apartment.

Of the shortcomings of this breed, it is customary to distinguish:

• high risk of spinal injury or back disease;
• the love of a dog to dig the earth can be a real test for the owner who lives on his own plot;
• lack of proper upbringing contributes to the development of self-will and stubbornness in the dog;
• there is a tendency to rapid weight gain and overeating;
• with a rude and inappropriate attitude of the owner, dogs can harbor resentment and arrange all sorts of dirty tricks.

The rules for caring for a white dachshund do not differ significantly from the maintenance of an ordinary dog.An albino needs to brush the coat with a special brush. For long hair, it is recommended to give preference to a combs with sparser teeth. This will help you comb through tangled hair much faster. From time to time you will have to cut your dog, especially in the summer, so that the dog does not overheat from the thick fur.

Dachshunds with a coarse coat breed will need a procedure such as trimming. It is necessary to help the animal get rid of old and dead undercoat. The fact is that among albino dachshunds there are individuals who are not able to shed on their own.

Bathing is done much more often. This is not at all connected with any biological characteristics of the breed and is purely aesthetic in nature. The thing is that the white color is more susceptible to pollution than brown or black wool. It is worth noting that an albino is extremely sensitive to any chemical substances. Hence, bathing with shampoo is advisable to be carried out no more than once a week or only if the coat is heavily soiled. The rest of the time, it is recommended to simply rinse the dog with warm water.

Your pet's eyes and ears will need to be checked for contamination every day.... If necessary, rinse thoroughly with a cotton pad soaked in warm water. At the first symptoms of conjunctivitis, the eyes of the dachshund are recommended to be rinsed with furacilin solution. Claws are trimmed no more than 2 times a month. With age, the animal's nails grow more slowly, and the procedure will be performed less frequently. As a rule, albino dachshunds grind their claws on their own while walking.

The white dachshund will not cause much trouble to maintain and will become an excellent companion, provided that it receives the attention and love of the owner, which it really needs. The individuals of this breed have a need for good food and regular physical activity. Albino dachshunds perfectly adapt to any lifestyle, including living in an apartment. However, the owner will often need to take the animal to the park or to a free lawn so that the dog does not feel boredom within four walls.

As mentioned earlier, it is almost impossible to meet a dachshund with a white color in a breeding nursery. Even the fact that the dog has extraordinary external data does not contribute to the growth of its value. On the contrary, the stigma of breeding marriage allows you to purchase an albino puppy for about 10 thousand rubles. But there are breeders who take the white color of the dachshund for an exceptional feature and increase the value of the animal. Thus, according to some reports, an albino puppy with all the documents and vaccinations can cost you about 40 thousand rubles.

When deciding to get a white dachshund, it is necessary to mention that with such a pet you will not have the opportunity to participate in exhibitions and championships. Also, albino dachshunds are not admitted to breeding. In an animal whose color is caused as a result of a genetic malfunction, it can be the cause of many serious diseases in the future.

First of all, it is recommended to pay attention to the puppy's organs of sight and hearing. Some white individuals develop blindness during childhood. If the breeder permits, take the opportunity to show your chosen puppy to the veterinarian. He is likely to tell you about the likely pathologies of the animal, possible due to albinism.

Dishonest breeders sometimes allow themselves to breed two white dachshunds in order to get albino puppies, which is strictly prohibited. Because puppies born in this way tend to inherit various congenital pathologies from their parents. Babies are in poor health and need constant supervision. A dachshund, which is a tribal marriage, at birth receives a special note in the documents in the nursery. Carefully study the documents of the animal when purchasing.

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