Russian hound dog: description and rules of keeping

Many dog ​​breeders appreciate hunting breeds, which today are represented by different animals. Among the existing diversity, the Russian Hound dog deserves special attention, whose congenital instincts determined its fame and popularity among dog breeders.

Despite the fact that the ancestors of the Russian hound were used by man for hunting from time immemorial, references to animals with such an exterior date back only to the XIX century. The breed owes its origin to such ancestors as English foxes and the local hound. At that time, Foxhounds were a special account of hunters and were often used, therefore dogs were distinguished by their endurance, a beautiful constitution, and also malice towards the fur-bearing animal.

The modern Russian pinto hound inherited similar features from its ancestors to the full. At that time, the four-legged helpers contained whole packs in almost every noble estate.

Great interest was shown in dogs after the October Revolution, and soon after it began an active breeding and work on fixing purebred genes in animals. The first standard for the breed was adopted in 1925, later some adjustments were made to it. The document was finalized and approved after 26 years, since then the external characteristics of animals have remained unchanged.

External features of the dog inherited from foxes. The size of the Russian hound is positioned as medium, but with a strong physique, and animals are characterized by a developed intellect and balanced psyche. The exterior of the animals is typical of all hound species. The males of the Russian pinto dog will always be larger than the females, their body will be shorter, but with a wide bones. The mass of a hunting dog usually varies between 25-30 kilograms, with a height of 58-68 centimeters in height. Females will have less body weight when growing within 55-65 centimeters.

The skull is clearly delineated, tightly wrapped in skin, the muzzle lines are straight, the occipital hump stands out, and the frontal part is narrow and flat. The muzzle should have a wedge shape with a rounded lower jaw. Lips thin, not pendulous. The teeth of a healthy Russian hound are white and rather large, have a scissors bite, without gaps, the nose is black, quite large.

The eyes of the hounds are large, the oval section, a small diagonal not considered a deviation from the standards, set wide apart Color can vary from light to dark shades of brown. The ears should follow the shape of a triangle, the ends of the ears will be rounded.

A dog in its constitution is like a rectangle. The animal has a well-developed muscular corset, a long neck, and there is a bend on it, smoothly turning into a massive withers. In males, it is developed much more expressive. The chest in dogs is deep, extends to the elbow joints on the limbs, and the ribs are springy. Loins with rounding, belly tightened.

The limbs are well developed, have a length above the average, the bones and muscles are pronounced, the shoulders are developed, the shoulder blades are slightly tilted. The paws are set wide apart, the rear ones will slightly extend to the limits of the body.

It has a saber shape, thickened at the base, at the end there is a characteristic narrowing. The tail clearly demonstrates the mood of the animal.

In Russian hounds, the coat is short and distributed evenly over the body. On the hips of the hind limbs, the hair can be observed slightly longer than in other parts, on the animal's face it will be the shortest. The quadrupeds also have an undercoat, it is not distinguished by its density, however, its structure is similar to felt. The following options for the color of dogs of this breed are allowed:

• tricolor - in which there is a combination of black and pinto wool;
• black color in variations of shades;
• scarlet;
• suckling

Spots may be present on the coat, they are gray, red and purple tones, the shape of the blotches, as a rule, will be irregular. Dark arrows are allowed on the muzzle. Since animals of this breed are prominent representatives of hounds, they can be subject to the following ailments:

• allergies due to dietary errors;
• joint dysplasia.

In general, animals stand out with good immunity, but given the specificity of their vital activity, when they are often in the forest and in contact with wild animals, pets will need timely vaccination, as well as regular deworming, treatment from external blood-sucking parasites.

The specific character of a dog’s temper is largely determined by its main purpose and innate hunting instincts. Pets of this breed are characterized as balanced dogs with a stable psyche and supportive attitude towards a person.

The Russian Hound will become a faithful and reliable companion for its owner, since he is strongly attached to people. With children, dogs will develop a good relationship, however, Pet will always try to take a leading position. Therefore, breeders should immediately from the acquisition of a puppy to immediately gain credibility, standing out as the "leader of the pack." In the future, this will eliminate the risk of problems with dog training and training. Animals are distinguished by high intellectual abilities, therefore they willingly carry out commands.

Among character traits inherent in a dog, it is worth highlighting the irrepressible curiosity, cunning and stubbornness, in the light of which, with room maintenance, the owners of Russian hounds can have serious problems. Also, pets love to express their emotions "voice", but in the process of education, this feature can be eradicated. Animals are very attentive by nature.However, the role of the watchman will not fit, because they have no malice towards people. However, they may signal an approaching stranger.

Dogs of this breed do not belong to long-livers. However, with good care and properly organized food can live to 10-12 years.

Potential spotted breeders should be aware that hunting breed puppies are divided into 3 main classes after birth, taking into account the individual traits of dogs.

• Pet class Such animals are not allowed to participate in exhibitions, since there are some deviations from accepted standards on the exterior of animals.
• Breed class. Purebred dogs that do not have flaws in appearance, but are not capable of winning competitions due to their average data.
• Show class. Animals that meet all requirements. They are able to win in competitions, as well as exhibitions. Such hounds are distinguished by their high cost in comparison with the above listed species.

Buy recommend an animal that is already at least 1 month old. When choosing a pet should pay attention to such features:

• the nose of the dog should not be pink;
• The ideal eye color is considered the darkest shade of brown;
• wrong bite, bulldog's jaw will be obvious signs of malformations in the development that do not meet the standard.

A unifying recommendation for all hounds of dogs is to be kept in an aviary. Animals live well and get along with several pets only on the condition of a spacious fence in which they can move freely. If the Russian hound will live in the apartment, the owner will need to pay maximum effort training, otherwise the animal will deliver a lot of inconvenience, in the light of its activity, curiosity and barking.

Walking the dog should be done only on a leash, and the dog should be led exactly to an adult, since dogs of this breed are prone to sudden gustswhen the pet suddenly breaks into a run. Walking the Russian hound is best away from outsiders. After walking the limbs of the animal are subject to thorough inspection.

Unlike dogs of many hunting breeds, the Russian hound should be fed more than 1 time per day. The optimal number of openings of food will be two or three meals. In this case, the breeder will be faced with the task of selecting the nutritional value of each meal, based on the individual needs of his dog.

When choosing between a natural diet and industrial feed, you should give preference to the first option. The menu of the Russian hound should consist of fresh meat, cereals and vegetables. As a pet treat, beef guests are offered, small bones are banned for treating pets of this breed. In addition to the dog's products, it will be necessary to provide vitamin complexes for replenishing the reserves of important vitamins and microelements.

The dog has a thick, but short coat of wool, so you can refuse daily brushing. As a rule, one procedure per month will be quite enough. A soft brush is used for grooming, a furminator is recommended during seasonal moulting. As the dog is a representative of the hunting breeds, regular vaccination will be extremely important for it.

Vaccinations do animals according to the scheduleHowever, in some cases, individual vaccinations are allowed. The first dog vaccination must be done at the age of one month; puppies should also be vaccinated against distemper and rabies.

Bathe the Russian hound as needed Water procedures are often not recommended so as not to wash the protective layer from the skin. The rest of the care activities concern the maintenance of clean teeth, eyes and ears. For the care of the oral cavity, you can use specialized veterinary drugs, for cleaning the ears from sulfur there will be enough cotton swab dipped in water. This also applies to the care of the dog's eyes.

Canine experts recommend picking nicknames for hounds, taking into account their voice quality. So, for dogs with well-placed barking, you can focus on the following:

• Thunder;
• Bass;
• Alto;
• Singer

The dog is sometimes called, taking into account the peculiarities of its character. It may be a nickname:

• Bold;
• Kind;
• Happy.

If the dog is involved in the hunt, the nicknames can be given based on the behavioral qualities of the chase, for example, Sly or Signal.It is important that the chosen nickname is short and sonorous. As an option for females and dogs, you can consider:

• Ira;
• Alma;
• Guy.

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