At present, small smooth-haired ornamental breeds are very popular among many dog owners. This is due to their attractive appearance, miniature size and the lack of thick and long wool.
Many people like smooth-haired small breeds of dogs for many reasons. First, from such a dog there will not be much trouble, since she does not need to brush out the coat every day, and then clean up in the apartment. Secondly, a small dog will be easier to feed. And thirdly, you can not be afraid that a representative of a miniature breed will someday pounce on his master. To date, there are a large number of breeds of dogs, but the Chinese Crested breed is especially popular. Such a great interest in this breed is due to its unusual external data.
Smooth-haired breeds of dogs require more care and care in the winter. During this period, they are particularly vulnerable, because of the lack of a thick undercoat, dogs are prone to various colds. Especially they are subject to smooth-haired chihuahua. During the walk, it must be worn in special clothing that can be reliably protected from cold and wind. After coming from a walk home his pet will need to wash his paws and wipe them dry. In the cold season, you should carefully monitor the dog so that she does not go to bed on the cold floor, because because of this, she can get very sick. For some dogs, for example, smooth-haired fox-terriers, it is for this reason that laryngeal edema is very often observed.
In nutrition, smooth-haired breeds of dogs are very fastidious. Owners must provide them with a balanced diet, make up such a daily diet, so that it contains the necessary amount of proteins, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are necessary to ensure the normal life of the animal. To do this, the owner should receive a detailed consultation from his local veterinarian, or from experienced breeders who live smooth-haired breeds of dogs. Some owners prefer to transfer their pet to dry food, which contains in the required proportions all the useful substances. When feeding with dry food, owners save their free time on the fact that there is no need to cook porridge and broth daily. But some dog owners prefer dry foods natural products. They cook porridge from various cereals for their dog, add meat, cottage cheese, fish, vegetables and fruits. And they do it right.
Smooth-haired breeds of dogs (photo) have a tendency to allergic diseases. They are very often manifested against the background of taking certain products, and can also be the result of the influence of household chemicals, etc. The allergy can appear in the form of various rashes on the animal's body, sneezing, secretions from the eyes. Another feature of smooth-haired dogs is predisposition to various skin diseases, in which the animal begins to drop hair from the affected areas of the skin, there is a strong itching, in which the animal begins to scratch very badly. At the slightest change on the skin, it is urgent to show your dog to the veterinarian.