Description breeds curly dogs and their content

To date, there are many breeds of dogs with curly hair and all of them are in great demand among connoisseurs of their undeniable beauty. Unusual coat requires special attention, in addition, pets should be properly fed, to carry out daily hygiene procedures, not to neglect the upbringing and training. On the popular varieties of curly dogs, features of the content and selection rules, read our article.

Representatives of curly dog ​​breeds look perky and cute, so during walks they never go unnoticed. Among the pets of this species there are both large and medium, and small individuals. Therefore, before you buy such a pet, you need to take into account the main characteristics of a particular breed, its history of origin and requirements for maintenance and care.

Curly dog ​​belongs to the decorative group and to maintain the beauty of curls needs to be constantly combed. The hair is first washed with special emollients, then gently combed with a brush. Sometimes, to give shape to curls, strands of wool are twisted on papilotki.

It is difficult to say which breed of curly dogs is the best, because each of them is beautiful and interesting in its own way. All curly pets need the attention of the owner, these are not those dogs that will entertain themselves and take care of themselves. Before you get such a handsome, you need to choose the right breed, given the size and living conditions in the house.

Depending on the breed type, you can purchase a small, medium or large pet. The same applies to color: your choice is almost all the colors that exist in the "dog" world - white, red, chocolate, black, motley and others.

The progenitor of these small curly dogs was bred in the middle of the XIV century in France. Due to their miniature size, the pets deserved great popularity in the society of aristocrats; today, the Bichon Frize is widely spread throughout the world. The growth of representatives of this species does not exceed 30 cm, their hair reaches a length of 10 cm. Dogs usually have only white color, while beige spots are allowed. Such pets are demanding to care, they need to be bathed and combed regularly, but if the owner plans to make the show career for the dog, then he will have to spend a lot on maintaining the beauty of “curls”.

His charming curly ears resemble wigs that were popular in the Middle Ages. The breed was bred at the beginning of the XIX century in the UK, its representatives are considered to be excellent hunters. Curly cuties differ friendly character, vigor, have an excellent scent and eyesightbesides this, dogs have well-developed muscles and an ideal physique. Growth of individuals does not exceed 40 cm, the hair is of medium length and can be black, red and black-blue. Such pets need daily washing of wool and occasional haircuts.

Today it is the most common type of decorative decorative rocks. Poodles differ not only in their original appearance, but also in their mind. For the first time the breed was bred in France, at the moment there are varieties with corded and curly hair. As for the color, it can be different from red (apricot), brown, black and ending in red, silver and white. There are four growth types of poodles: large (standard) with height up to 60 cm, small (up to 45 cm), dwarf (miniature) - its height does not exceed 35 cm, and also a toy poodle (height up to 28 cm). These pets are considered the most obedient, they quickly give in to training and training.

It is the largest curly dog, the breed of which was bred in the 50s in the USSR. Such beauties have an average height not exceeding 80 cm, they are unpretentious to the conditions of detention and quickly learn. Pets of this breed require constant attention of the owner, so they will not sit on a chain. The animals have a beautiful black hair, which is distinguished by its density and silkiness. In caring for such dogs, the main thing is to pay more attention to their appearance and constantly perform grooming.

Curly dogs are represented by many breeds, so before you buy a puppy you need to decide what it will be needed for. In that case, if you need a friend for the family, then it is best to give preference to those dog breeds that calmly react to children and are friendly to people and other animals. Besides, the pet must be mobile and love to spend time actively. For the protection of the house, it is desirable to acquire large animals that are easy to train.

Since purebred puppies are expensive, many people prefer to buy mongrel dogs, but there are some risks.

• Until the baby grows up, it is difficult to foresee its external data and dimensions. Due to mixing of several breeds, the result can be unpredictable.
• The habits and behavior of mongrel pets can not be predicted. In addition, a puppy taken from the street, will have to immediately show the vet and make him all vaccinations, protecting himself and other animals from possible diseases.

Despite all these negative moments, mongrels differ from thoroughbred relatives in good health and become loyal to their masters from the first minute of communication. Regardless of whether a purebred puppy or mongrel will be purchased, it is also important to determine its gender. Males and bitches differ among themselves not only in appearance, but also in character. So, the characteristics of males include:

• have a powerful physique and well-developed muscles, so they look bigger than girls;
• have a strong nervous system, which makes them more enduring bitches;
• due to the physiological characteristics of males able to work all year round, while females are less efficient.

As for the deficiencies of males, they are more aggressive and show a dominant character in relation to their host. If they are not trained and not trained, then such pets will become uncontrollable. In addition, boys are less attached to their master than girls. They have a need for personal territory, walking with males takes a lot of time, they can behave uncontrollably in the presence of current bitches.

The advantages of bitches include:

• compact size: compared to males, they look squat and smaller;
• girls are more attached to home and master;
• docile, gentle nature, good learning ability, obedience;
• high intelligence and emotionality.

Despite the above positive features of females, they also have disadvantages: low endurance during estrus, which occurs several times a year, girls become less obedient and efficient. In addition, as a result of an accidental mating, the bitch can become pregnant unplanned and bring unwanted puppies into the house. When buying a girl, the main problem in the future will be the choice of a purebred dog, because to get puppies of an extra-class you need both parents' pure blood.

A huge role in choosing a puppy and plays the place of purchase. A mongrel baby can be bought for pennies at a flea market, in a shelter where puppies are sent from the street, or simply from hands. In this case, you should pay attention to the conditions in which the puppy was. This will help him quickly pick up his diet and regimen to speed up the adaptation period.

Breedy representatives of the breed are usually sold in special nurseries, where they are grown by experienced breeders. Such babies fully comply with all breed standards, but they are expensive. When buying a puppy in kennels, you can be sure that the dog is vaccinated by its age and is healthy. They must have a pedigree and a passport.

Buying a puppy from one of the curly breeds, experts recommend paying additional attention to the following points.

• The future owner should ask the breeder how many puppies are in the litter. For healthy and strong offspring from the bitch in the litter should be no more than seven babies. In such an amount, puppies fully develop and get the right amount of milk. If there are more babies, they can grow more slowly and be delayed in development. In this case, even supplementation of the crumbs with artificial nutrition will not help, since they will be deprived of useful substances that are in mother's milk.
• A poor indicator is considered a small number of puppies in one litter. If a bitch has only one or two babies, then this means that the rest were born dead or died after birth as a result of some illness. In this case, the seller needs to clarify all the details, and if there are doubts, it is better to be from the purchase.
• Choosing even the largest and most active baby, it is necessary to examine his sisters and brothers. They should not have any physical defects or abnormalities.

Curly dogs are usually kept in an apartment or house, while they need to ensure free range in the fresh air. This will help improve the health of the pet. Therefore, it is desirable for the owner to have a private plot or the opportunity for frequent dog walking in the park. If there are no such conditions, then it is recommended to purchase dwarf rocks that are quickly accustomed to the tray. But this does not mean that the dog does not have to walk. As a rule, pets need two walks per day for at least one hour.

Since the representatives of this type of dogs have beautiful and unusual wool, they should be brushed daily, this applies even to sheared pets. It is necessary to bathe animals with a special shampoo, water procedures are performed 1-2 times a month.At least once a week should be an inspection of the genital area and in the case of damage immediately contact a veterinarian. As for the claws, they are sheared as needed. The ears and eyes of the animal must be periodically cleaned with a cotton swab, while it is moistened with calendula for the eyes and antiseptics for the ears.

Despite the fact that curly dogs are in good health, they sometimes have allergic reactions to feed, especially for ready-made mixtures. In this case, pets should be fed with natural food, it should be varied, fresh and balanced. The owner should constantly monitor the presence in the drinker (with a volume of at least 500 ml) of clean boiled water. It needs to be changed several times a day.

Half of the dog's diet should be low-fat meat products. Meat is pre-scalded, for pets aged - boil. In addition, the menu should include oatmeal, rice and buckwheat porridge, cooked in water and seasoned with vegetable oil. Twice a week, the pet is recommended to give lean fish (only boiled).

As a treat, curly dogs can be given fruit (not very sweet). If the pet carries dairy products, then ryazhenka, kefir and cottage cheese are added to the menu (no more than 2 times a week).

All about the Bichon Frize dog breed, see the following video.