Like a weightless cloud, a white Spitz swims across the gray city sidewalks and green lawns. The children see him off with admiring glances, passersby look around to once again see a fluffy miracle ... That is how dreamers who want to have this breed paint their walks with a dog. But how far are dreams from reality?
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Description and origin of the breed
German Spitzs have their pedigree from the Stone Age peat dogs. For a long time they lived in Germany. The International Cynological Federation recognized the breed in 1957.
There are 5 varieties of Spitz that differ in size. All but the largest - Wolfspitz, can have a white color.
White Pomeranian Spitz is the most beautiful, fluffy, as if stuffed wool - the smallest of its brethren, which is often considered a separate breed.
It is about him that we will go further.
- Growth in miniature oranges is from 18 to 22 cm, in small spitz - from 23 to 29 cm.
- Weight - from 2 to 4 kg (may be less or more).
- The main decoration of the dog is fluffy hair. She is straight, double, with thick outer hair and soft undercoat.
- The front of the legs, head and ears are covered with short, velvety hair. The hair on the body is long, and on the neck it forms a beautiful collar. There are scratches on the forearms and hips.
- The white Spitz has fair skin, white hair without signs of yellowness.
How to care for white spitz hair
Before combing, the dog is slightly moistened with wool by spraying. Then comb out with a simple comb comb Chris Christensen. They grab along a small strand, and comb it from the skin to the edges of the hairs, because the warlocks are going to fluff.You need to comb the hair daily. It is convenient to do this by putting the dog on a table covered with a towel.
The formation of warlocks should not be allowed so that they do not have to be untangled for a long time. Usually they appear behind the ears, under the paws, between the legs. If the warlocks are already there, they are untangled before bathing.
You need to comb the hair in different directions. They begin to scratch from below, moving up, try not to touch the skin so as not to injure it. Spider paws comb the paws of the Spitz in the opposite direction of hair growth, so that they seem even more fluffy. At the end, with a MaxiPin massage brush with 27 mm teeth, fluff the wool, giving it volume.
They bathe the dog once a month, if the coat becomes dirty, more often. Spitz is sheared, a dog hairdresser can offer many options for haircuts, turning your pet into a fluffy ball or a bear type orange. With regular combing, the hair does not shed, dead hairs get stuck in a thick undercoat, and from there they are removed with a comb.
Features of feeding and keeping
Contain Pomeranian spitz in the apartment, they do not require much space. Despite the snow-white, easily soiled coat, they walk the dog daily, wash their paws after each walk. When it is dirty and cold outside, they put on dog clothes - a raincoat, overalls, and a suit. The collar should be of circular cross section so that the wool on the neck does not fall off.
The breed is prone to obesity, so it is undesirable to overfeed the pet. Natural and dry food is suitable for Pomeranian spitz - the choice depends on the owner's desire. You cannot mix these two types of food. In at least one meal.
Many people choose dry food for their pets, this saves time on shopping trips and daily preparation of dog food.
There is one more argument in favor of ready-made feeds - they contain all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the dog. When buying, it is worth giving preference to super premium food, taking into account the age of the pet and its health features.
If the choice of the owner was in favor of natural products, he should learn to calculate the daily rate of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the diet, find out the exact list of all prohibited foods and buy vitamins.
For 1 kg of dog body weight daily it is necessary:
- about 20 g of protein (100 g of lean meat);
- 1 g of fat;
- 5 g of carbohydrates.
Of the cereals, it is better to give preference to buckwheat and rice, pearl barley and corn grits are too heavy for the stomach. The daily menu should contain boiled and raw vegetables, herbs, fruits, sometimes you can give fish without bones, cottage cheese, kefir.
How to train and raise a pet
An unpleasant feature of the character of the Spitz is a tendency to dominate, he seeks to subjugate the people around him and larger dogs. A little smart dog, similar to a living toy, needs constant training. Without upbringing, she will become moody, aggressive and deliver a lot of grief to her owner.
At the age of 5 months, a white spitz puppy perfectly assimilates the necessary commands. He does everything to earn the approval and encouragement of the owner.
The representative of the breed likes to follow orders for delicious treats. He is well versed in the situation, and will never be annoying if properly educated.
For the safety of a dog in a big city, it is necessary to train the commands “Fu!” And “To me!”. Spitz should not pick up food for a walk, throw barking at other animals and people.
Possible health problems
When buying a puppy in the kennel, there is a guarantee that he will not have hereditary diseases, because sick animals are not allowed for breeding. Timely vaccination, treatment against entero- and exoparasites will reduce the risk of dangerous diseases common among dogs. The optimal age for starting vaccinations is 8 to 10 weeks from birth, revaccination is done after 2 to 3 weeks. Then they are inoculated after a complete change of teeth at 7 months, and then 1 time per year annually.
In the spring-summer period, ixodid ticks are a great danger to dogs. They are carriers of pyroplasmosis.
This disease without timely treatment leads to death. The causative agent destroys red blood cells, resulting in severe intoxication. Having noticed a tick on the skin of a pet, it is gently twisted. The dog is measured in a rectal way. If it has risen to 41 degrees, you need to urgently go to the veterinary clinic, because the disease is developing rapidly.
Dwarf Pomeranian is susceptible to all kinds of injuries.
It is important to pay attention to the safety measures of the pet:
- do not lift it up by the legs - dislocate the joints;
- do not let jump over obstacles or from elevations - there may be a fracture;
- Do not pull on a leash while walking - thin neck, very easy to break.
You can not overfeed the Spitz, obesity is the way to the development of cardiovascular diseases.
The dog may leak from excess protein or allergies in the dog’s eyes. It is necessary not only to buy a special lotion to remove traces of “tears”, but also to change the food to hypoallergenic.
Tips & Tricks
Experts do not recommend starting a miniature Spitz for families with young children under 6 years old. It is difficult for a child to calculate his strength, and he may accidentally injure a pet. The dog has brittle bones, when jumping from a stool it can break a leg or damage the spine.
White German Spitz is bathed with the use of special bleaching shampoos no more than 1 time in 2 months, otherwise the coat will become yellowish.
You can not miss the upbringing of the puppy at an early age, the habits formed in childhood remain for life. His pretty appearance is pretty deceiving. If you do not want the next 10 - 15 years to have a domestic tyrant in a snow-white coat next to you, treat the puppy strictly, but fairly.
