An amazing name for dogs - St. Petersburg orchid - very accurately describes the representatives of this breed. The variety of colors and spectacular exotic appearance are consistent with the name of the breed. Fragile, graceful creations with aristocratic disposition fully meet the requirements for home decorative dogs.
History of creation
St. Petersburg is not in vain called the "northern pearl". This city is impossible not to love. Here is the dog breeder Nina Nasibova, the owner of the cattery “From Lake Dolgoe”, in a rather peculiar way, she confessed her love to her native city. A new breed bred by her was named in his honor - the St. Petersburg orchid.
Work on the breed began in 1997. The ultimate goal is to obtain a new variety of decorative dogs, namely Russian breeding. Three years of hard work, a rigorous selection of source pairs and offspring yielded results. By the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg , a new breed of dog was bred - the St. Petersburg orchid.
Breed description
The breed standard provides for a maximum animal weight of 4 kg, there is no lower limit. The height at the withers is from 17 to 30 cm. The body is somewhat stretched in format. St. Petersburg Orchid is a strong dog with a well-developed voluminous chest.
A long, dry, high set neck with a slight bend. The head is graceful, medium sized, high raised. The transition between the forehead and the muzzle is clearly visible. Nose leather to the color tone or black, small. Scissor bite. The eyes are oval, medium-sized, dark.
Color can be anything but white. A white spot on the chest is allowed, but nothing more. The coat itself is straight, fluffy, long, moderately dense with undercoat.
The tail, set below the line of the back, has a saber shape. According to the standard of the breed, the St. Petersburg orchid is shortly stopped.
The average litter is 3-4 puppies (sometimes from 2 to 7), weighing up to 180 grams. Life expectancy up to 15 years.
Dog character
Representatives of this breed are very friendly, with a stable psyche. The dog is neither aggressive nor shy. It gets along well with children, allowing them to do almost anything with themselves. There are no problems communicating with other animals. A cheerful and cheerful dog St. Petersburg orchid perfectly copes with the role of a companion.
He will calmly sit in the arms of the owner while traveling or going on a visit. She is not attached to a specific owner, but equally loves all family members, their distant relatives and friends. The complete absence of aggression and distrust of strangers has its minus - it can provoke the theft of a dog.
Features of care and maintenance
Necessary dog care :
- Wool. A huge plus is the lack of molting in animals. In addition, it is devoid of a specific smell, which allows people suffering from allergies to contain it. Daily combing, bathing once every couple of weeks. Several times a year, dogs get a branded haircut. It has its own characteristics: on the body, the hair is sheared according to the model of American cockers, the tail is cut. On the front legs, the fur is removed to the fifth finger, on the hind legs - up to one third of the hock. Ears, bangs, mustaches, beard do not touch. In cold weather, it is better to protect the pet and purchase clothes for him. The choice is huge, you can pick up not only things for the street, but also home pajamas.
- The ears. Cleaned at least once every 10 days with a special lotion.
- Eyes. Requires daily wiping. A lotion is applied to a cotton swab (it can be moistened with boiled water) and rubbed to the nose from the outer edge of the eye.
- Teeth. The weak point of all decorative breeds. You should immediately accustom the animal to brushing your teeth. A kit for this procedure can be purchased at a veterinary pharmacy. A systematic examination in the clinic will help to avoid periodontal disease and other problems associated with the oral cavity.
- Anal glands. To prevent inflammation, you need to clean them 3-4 times a year. After squeezing out the contents of the glands, the anus is thoroughly washed with warm potassium permanganate.
The breed for keeping in the apartments of megacities was bred. Peculiarities of grooming make it possible to get maximum pleasure from communication with the animal at minimal cost.
Energetic “toy” will not let all household members get bored. And no one will mind if a little bully is located in the master's bed - soak up and get his portion of affection.
Dogs breed St. Petersburg orchid differ in intelligence and ingenuity. Perfectly trained. They can be taught to cope with their natural needs in a regular cat tray. In nasty cold weather this is especially true.
Destination
The main task of animals is to be a companion for a city dweller. This is an exclusively domestic, “pillow” dog. Due to their natural acumen, representatives of the St. Petersburg orchid can successfully perform in a dog show.
In the list of decorative dogs, a young breed of St. Petersburg orchid took its rightful place. Photos with these creations cause emotion and a desire to acquire a living miracle.