The basic principles (I even perceive this as a kind of philosophy or art of grooming), that is, what and how to bathe and dry, are the same for all breeds of dogs. But there are many nuances depending on the type of coat.If the dog is long-haired, with hair that quickly falls into mats, which must be combed often and almost always cut (cocker, poodle, kerry blue terrier, shih tzu), then handlers consider the ideal frequency of bathing for a domestic dog of this breed once eve
After purchasing a puppy, the owner will immediately discover that the poodle will have to be cut frequently. But if a poodle lover intends to remember this twice a year, in desperation shaving his head, the question arises: why then buy such a difficult dog to care for?
Unfortunately, dogs are given a very short life, and the time comes when the general favorite and darling of the family must leave us - this is inevitable and very difficult. Some happy owners manage to live with their friend for seventeen, eighteen years, while others lose him after a few years …It is probably best to get a young dog when your pet is just starting to age. M
If you notice any sign that your dog is losing sight, you should consult your veterinarian immediately.Blindness is loss of vision in both eyes, which can be caused by several reasons, such as glaucoma, corneal diseases, cancer, eye injuries, retinal diseases, etc
Some dogs often have a problem with under-eye discoloration from tears that turn the coat pink and sometimes cover the coat with a sticky brown discharge. This is not at all an aesthetic phenomenon forcing the owners to take a variety of measures to eliminate it
The gray hairs on the muzzle (how many of them have become), the fur as if dusted with ash, the once-shining eyes dimmed - Lord, when did she manage to grow old so, our joy? After all, she's just something … Is it really that much !? So what now?N
Brr! How cold it is outside! If you're outside, you probably look forward to getting home to put on a warm sweater and have a cup of hot chocolate. But what about your dog? Is she freezing?Some dogs are more sensitive to cold than others, especially older animals or those with some kind of arthritis
After reading the title, many will think that it will be about how to wash our four-legged friends. Yes. But not only. The concept of "dog hygiene" includes all measures aimed at maintaining a clean, tidy appearance of the animal. This is cleansing the eyes and ears, trimming (as needed) nails, caring for the oral cavity
Actions aimed at maintaining cleanliness are easily seen in the dog, but quite often the animal uses them as components of other types of behavior.The wet dog shakes off the water from the coat with vigorous movements. But the same action acts as a displaced reaction in cases where nothing irritates the dog's skin or affects its coat
You want to purchase a dog. Your desire is understandable and commendable. However, are you sure that you have considered this question seriously enough? After all, a dog is not some kind of thing that you can buy in a store and return back after a few days if it does not suit you
Gradually docked tails and ears became the exterior features of the Doberman breed. One cannot but agree that a short tail and cropped ears set high in a beautiful shape create a special, unique image of a Doberman - on the one hand, unusually cute, and on the other, frightening, slightly demonic
When parents find out that they will soon have a child, they prepare for this event very carefully. A separate room is selected, which is furnished with special furniture, nappies-undershirts and other children's accessories are ordered, inquiries are made about the best doctor
Puppies are considered orphaned if their mother died in childbirth, underwent a difficult operation, or is unable to care for her puppies due to lack of milk or any behavioral or psychological abnormalities. In some cases, this can happen already when the puppies are several weeks old
Puppies were born. They are already weighed and each tied with its own ribbon; mom fed them, and now they sleep well … What to do now? How to take care of them?Feeding . First, you should feed and water the mother of the puppies. Bring her bowls to the newborn crate as she may not want to leave her children. D
Unlike turtles or guinea pigs, dogs and cats have a privileged position in the human home. This is due to the fact that they live in direct contact with a person, their master. This privilege assumes that the dog will learn cleanliness and will "do his thing" only where it is "possible"; in other words, he will keep the house clean
People sometimes wonder why kids need toys? Toys serve as a means of mental, emotional and psychological development for children. They perform the same functions for dogs.Chew toys . Dogs are designed in such a way that they need to chew on something
Proteins are the building blocks of an animal's body. Protein is one of the most important nutrients in the diet, and is also a frequent subject of controversy and debate.For 20 millennia in dogs and several million years in canines, wolves have had one problem - getting enough protein
A dog show is a beauty contest. And in order to win prizes, participants must not only look good, but also be able to do many other things, which is a whole science, which requires a lot of effort, time and patience to comprehend.Previously, we did not attach much importance to the dog's ability to keep well in the ring, and its assessment practically did not depend on this
A relatively new type of dog service is the use of dogs in the search for victims of natural disasters, especially in the elimination of the consequences of earthquakes. The collection "Service Dog Breeding Club", starting from the first issue, has repeatedly published materials by M
What are the features of the Bichon Frize content? Bichon Frize are energetic, sociable, affectionate dogs. They are ideal companions, suitable for families with children, as well as for people with no experience in keeping dogs. Walking with a bichon is strictly required , but they do not need a lot of physical activity, since their small size allows them to expend energy, actively moving throughout the day both at home and on the street
A dog, as a living being, needs energy to maintain the vital activity of individual cells, tissues of organs, systems - the whole organism as a whole. Only when a sufficient amount of energy is supplied to the animal's body, all tissues and organs, such as muscles and tendons, can function normally and smoothly
Raised feeders are recommended by veterinarians because they have many advantages over floor-standing ones : hygiene and cleanliness, convenience for dogs and cats with certain medical conditions such as arthritis, neck and back problems, and conditions that make it difficult to swallow
It happens that a dog walking calmly on the sidewalk suddenly shows aggression for no apparent reason towards one of the passers-by. Why?The key to the answer lies in the adage: everyone sees what he knows. And, despite the fact that we and our dogs live in the same world, it is completely different for us and for them
I want to know a question that has been interesting to me for a long time. Is it true that a dog cannot be praised often? Some dog breeders say that if you praise the animal (for everything done correctly), then she will soon "respect" herself and will not react to affection
By driving, the junior must show that he is familiar with the order of the competition in the ring.When displaying his dog in a group, he must:- lead his dog at a proper distance from others to avoid collisions;- be at a sufficient distance from the dog himself so as not to interfere with the judge;- keep the dog in line with competitors;- when leading in a circle, keep a distance and do not allow the dog to catch up with the one in front (experienced participants try to hold t
Look at the four “Pomeranians” presented here (A, B, C, D) and formulate your own opinion about the correct type and exterior of each of them. Then make a preliminary placement of the dogs for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places. If you are not familiar with the Pomeranian standard, read the Exterior Brief before placing. Of
When placing four Akita Inu (the fifth is not included in the comparison), you must proceed from the type of dog and its strength. In this summary, the type of Akita will be characterized by its head, neck, body, limbs and tail. Strength is determined by the correct structure of the girdle of the front and the girdle of the hind limbs
Today we will talk about the shortcomings encountered in the representatives of the breed, in the expectation that the study of the shortcomings of the poodle will allow a fuller assessment of its merits. A total of 19 exterior defects were described, 10 of them being masked by a haircut, while the remaining 9 were not covered with wool
The first place candidate should have a short, compact body. The height at the withers is 15% (or about 5 cm) greater than the distance from the withers to the base of the tail.The topline gradually descends from the withers to the base of the docked tail
Shown here are four Dalmatian males, one of which is fictional. Dogs are "shown" in an open class. It is necessary to place three dogs - in the first, second and third places. The fourth - does not really exist and does not pretend to be: it simply "demonstrates" most of the possible shortcomings
The determination of the first, second, third and fourth place in this “ring” of eight Newfoundland males depends in part on their color. If you are not familiar with the desirable and acceptable white markings for the Newfoundland, and do not know in which variants they are rejected, read the appropriate section in the breed standard before starting the placement of dogs.Col
Pedigree dog breeding is impossible without exhibitions, which serve not only to select producers, but are also a demonstration of the state of dog breeding, where blood pedigree dogs are promoted. At exhibitions and litters, experts determine the breed, type of constitution and exterior qualities of dogs
Try, ignoring the luxurious coat, to give a preliminary estimate of the four bobtails presented in profile. Even without probing, it is easy to understand that two of them are very similar, the third has poor angles of the limbs, and the fourth is too high (due to the straightened angles of the limbs)
Having a good dog is every trainer's dream. It is known that the value of a service dog depends on its natural properties and those qualities that are necessary for use in work.The natural properties of a dog are the biological and physiological characteristics of an animal that evolved under the influence of living conditions and environmental influences
Your task is to get a healthy, strong, physically developed organism from a puppy, well adapted to the conditions of life in human society.Each organism, including you and me, receives information from the germ cells of the parents. All physical and mental qualities are programmed, but each, relatively speaking, "complex" trait, determined by a group of genes, develops in a certain given genetic framework
No handler can work a miracle and correctly show an unprepared dog. It is possible to prepare a dog for a ring show at any age, subject to a normal psyche.Training of an adult, untrained dog begins at least two months before the show. First of all, you need to try to establish contact with the dog
What needs to be done to make the training effective , and to build trust and understanding between you and the dog?Why does one dog obey its master and the other not? What are the basic principles behind learning and training?How to train a dog correctly?
From the very moment you arrive at the exhibition, until the decision of the judge, do not forget why you came here and, accordingly, who should be the center of your attention.Come to the show well in advance so you have enough time for those final dog preparations that will help present your pet in the ring at its best
The ideal time to start parenting (training) your puppy is the first week of his arrival in your home. By education (training) I do not mean formal training. By this term, I mean adjusting the dog to its new pack, building relationships with your family members and teaching the rules of behavior in the house
How they think and learn. Dogs think and learn by doing things by acting. If the behavior benefits them, they will repeat it in the future. If it leads to unpleasant consequences for them, they will look for ways to avoid it. N After multiple repetitions of a dog act produced skill or, in other words, a conditioned reflex (conditioned response)