sight with a French bulldog, feel free to purchase this cutest creature.
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To the question of atypical signs of behavior. Greyhounds are not inclined to guard duty. But here is a heartbreaking story from my practice. One of my puppies wandered from hand to hand for a long time, until I managed to attach her (it was a bitch) to one nice middle-aged lady. The dog was two years old at the time. Once, going for a walk in the early winter morning, the hostess was attacked by a rapist. He attacked the woman from behind, silently, grabbing her by the neck. The dog was quite far ahead, out of sight. The hostess had only time to shout out the nickname once. A few seconds later, a greyhound appeared, instantly assessing the situation, and rushes at the maniac. And at the same time, it aims at the neck area, like a true hunting greyhound, in contrast to service breeds, which, as a rule, are taught to take by the hand. The woman was saved, perhaps even from murder. What is this story about? A dog of a non-service breed, never trained in the basics of protective and guard duty, taken in adulthood, proved to be a real German Shepherd. And, on the contrary, my greyhounds of the same breed (greyhounds tazy) tend to "walk" about half a kilometer and they simply would not hear me. By the way, a large radius of run on a walk is a typical sign for the borzoi of the eastern group (tazy, taigan, afghan, etc.). This must be remembered if you decide in favor of any of these breeds. On the other hand, these dogs are characterized by an innate distrust of strangers. Apparently this played a decisive role in this story.

About dog physiology

Of all domestic animals, dogs have the greatest variety of forms, ranging from from the tiny Chihuahua (small toy dog) to the huge Wolfhound (Irish Wolfhound), as determined by the richness of the species' genetic variation. This diversity brings with it a number of problems related to the health of the dog. The human desire for hypertrophy of breed traits has led to the fact that many breeds need constant care. Shih Tsu or Pekingese with excessively bulging, always watery eyes, Chow Chow, Shar Pei or Bloodhound with overdeveloped skin folds on the muzzle (this anomaly often leads to inversion of the eyelids and requires surgical intervention), Mastiff or Rottweiler with hereditary dysplasia (dysplasia is hereditary violation of the structure of the hip joint) and many other breeds, often experiencing the peak of their popularity, can be a serious problem for an unprepared person. I never tire of reminding you that such problems are not mandatory for all representatives of these breeds. Shih Tsu, Pekingese, Chow Chow and other breeds are very ancient, and if they had such serious problems of physiology since those times, they simply would not have survived to the present time. Chow-chow was eaten by the Chinese. It would be interesting to see how they, before this process, which looks very unpleasant for a European who loves his dog, would be ruled by disturbances in the structure of the eyelids. Not everything is as scary as it seems at first glance. Just before you buy a puppy from the advertised "superbreed" blood, think about what this "superbreed" will cost you. It is quite possible that in addition to high-profile victories in the show rings, it will be endless trips to the veterinarian, considerable material costs and constant worries. In pursuit of their ambitions and money, people turn dogs into a parody of the dog itself.

In addition, there are rules for raising a healthy dog ​​in the city. Many books have been written about nutrition, upbringing, keeping a puppy bitch and feeding puppies. In addition to proper nutrition and education, in my opinion, people pay little attention to dog walking. Large breeds (Caucasian, Central Asian, South Russian Shepherd Dogs or Neapolitan Mastiff, Komondor, Bordeaux Dog, Podgalian Shepherd Dog and many others) need a fairly large exercise. And this is true for all breeds whose growth exceeds 50–60 cm. What does a big exercise mean? Long time spent outdoors in free movement. This plays a crucial role in the development of a well-formed and healthy animal. It is quite difficult to provide this in the city center. But it is quite possible to raise a medium-sized dog under these conditions: Collie, Bobtail, Airedale Terrier, German, East European, Belgian Shepherd and many others. Even a Russian greyhound. Just do not chase a Rottweiler after a car, he is still not a sled dog and his heart may not be able to withstand such a load. For adults of Western cultured breeds, a couple of hours a day is enough. Puppies need more time. For service and hunting breeds of large and medium size, 3-4 hours a day is enough. The bigger, the better. But do not exaggerate my advice: do not drag a three-month-old puppy of a smooth-haired breed into a 15-20-degree frost outside and freeze it for even an hour. For half an hour, 3-4 such walks on a frosty day are quite enough, but subject to the active movement of the puppy. Of course, you can sew him a jumpsuit like children's, with closed paws and a hat, please. Whatever the child is amused by ... In my opinion, it is enough to remember that the puppy does not yet have an established thermoregulation of its body and can easily freeze, especially if you meet a friend along the way and stop to chat for about twenty minutes. And the puppy, meanwhile, sits motionless and chills its insides, acquiring chronic diseases. If, nevertheless, you cannot provide the necessary exercise for a grown dog, pay more attention to its legs, or rather, claws. In insufficiently walked dogs, they grow back so that they require regular trimming. Small decorative breeds need it even more often.
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Using the example of one tragic story, I will try to convey an important point to you. Everything needs a sense of proportion. A friend of mine, having pulled her five-month-old German Shepherd out of the nervous form of carnivorous distemper, the next day, when the dog felt better, dragged her for a walk. The day was cold and wintry. And not just walk, but drive (train). She sincerely did not understand my indignation about this. Old dog lovers will understand me. In those days, 40-50% of dogs died from the plague of carnivores, and from the nervous form of this disease only a few survived, and this greatly affected their legs. Especially in shepherd dogs who have had this disease. The hind legs were bent and shaking all the time. So this lady went to strengthen the dog's legs. Modern vaccines have practically eradicated this terrible disease, just as they eradicated the plague and smallpox in people in their time by the same methods. A few days later the dog died. It's like putting a person at a distance of 100 meters after a heart attack and forcing them to run according to the standards of the Olympic reserve.

Dog lovers are a special category of people

There are two most common communities of people that are very similar to each other, which it is better for an uninitiated person not to meddle in - these are dog lovers and young mothers. Any attempt to "teach them about life" will be severely curtailed by a phrase like: "First get a child or a dog, respectively, and only then do you have the right to speak out about it." And they will be right. Both of these categories are united by the presence of a living being for which you are responsible. But what about, for example, horsemen, you object? Agree. But they are still not so numerous.

Another unifying moment is the mutual understanding that is established between the mother and her baby and the owner with the dog. Real dog lovers always subtly feel the mood and condition of their pet. Just like the owner's dog.
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An anecdote from the world of dog lovers and young mothers. Triplets were born in a family of dog lovers. Another dog owner comes to visit to see the babies. He goes to the first bed, examines it carefully, then to the second, then to the third; returns to the first one and says: "I would keep this one for myself."

Choosing a puppy and your first steps

Standard advice: the puppy should be mobile, well-fed, with sparkling eyes, with a reaction of behavior typical of the breed. A Rottweiler puppy, huddled in the far corner of the room and reacting to your approach with a tantrum, is unlikely to be a balanced dog that adequately responds to external stimuli. But it's just as bad if he violently grabs your hand when you try to caress him. Do not be fooled by the breeder's assurances that he will grow into an excellent guard dog. Rather difficult to manage and overly aggressive. The correct reaction of a service breed puppy is calm, restrained, with a moderate interest in to an outsider. In puppies of other breeds, the attitude towards the buyer who has come should be more loyal, with the exception of breeds, in the standard of which an innate distrust of strangers is specifically stipulated. These can be among hunting and decorative breeds. A dull coat, combined with protruding ribs, a bloated belly, and festering eyes, indicates poor feeding and the likely presence of worms. But practice shows that the future owner,