Petersburg orchid

The development of canine breeds is a constant process, some species lose their popularity and disappear, while others are reborn again. But regular work is also underway to create new breeds, and one of the successful selection results was decorative Petersburg orchid – an elegant little dog, designed to become the perfect companion. Doggies with a floral name for today day are a rarity that further warms up to them interest. What is known about small “orchids”?

Content

• 1. The origin of the breed
• 2. Description of the breed St. Petersburg Orchid
  • 2.1. Wool and colors
• 3. Character
• 4. Care
• 5. Training
• 6. Content
• 7. Feeding
• 8. Diseases
• 9. Photo of the St. Petersburg orchid
• 10. Video about the St. Petersburg orchid
• 11. Where to buy a puppy

Origin of breed

This breed is quite young, as it was bred in St. Petersburg only in 1997. Breeder Nina Nasibova used several representatives of miniature representatives: chihuahua, toy poodles, yorkshire terriers, russian colored lapdogs.

The work was painstaking, far from immediately managed to achieve desired result, however, after three years, Nina got small dogs with a bright appearance and excellent qualities.

The author herself timed the appearance of a new breed for the 300th anniversary Northern capital. Kind, beautiful and devoted pets have become original gift for the anniversary of the city. This explains the name. “Petersburg”, and “orchid” emphasizes how fragile, delicate these four-legged friends.

Description of the breed St. Petersburg Orchid

Representatives of the breed are small, mobile dogs with stretched format, lean muscle mass and middle bones. At individuals clearly expressed sexual dimorphism, and it is associated not only with looks, but also with behavior.

But the most important advantage of orchids is their original, attractive appearance. Well-groomed dog looks like a real one fashionista, with flowing hair, pretty bangs and long ears creating a real hairstyle.

The maximum growth of orchids is 30 cm, Doggies weigh 2.5 to 4 kg. Undesirable to the female weighed less than one and a half kilograms, since in this case independent birth is almost impossible. Breed standard is ready but he is at the approval stage. Dogs are described in it. in the following way:

1. The head is dry, medium in size, with rectangular lines. The muzzle is pointed towards the end, more shorter than the head, makes up only a third of its size.
2. The transition from the forehead to the muzzle is pronounced, but not sharp. Nose nose small, may be black or tinted wool.
3. The eyes are oval, small, wide apart, non-convex, meaningful look, understanding everything.
4. The auricles are medium, hanging on the cartilage, are located high.
5. The jaws are made up of small, sharp teeth, bite allowed only the right one is scissor-shaped.
6. The neck has a smooth bend, elongated, dry.
7. The back is muscular, wide, creates a straight line. The withers stand out well, turns into a convex, muscular lower back. Chest of decent depth, wide, belly fit.
8. The limbs are parallel to each other, dryish.
9. The tail is located just below the back line, stopping is allowed, in this case only 2-3 remain vertebra. In its natural form, curls in a ring or holds saber.

Wool and colors

The coat of “St. Petersburg orchids” is quite long, moderate density, a small wave is allowed. There is one more variety – “Neva orchid”, these dogs have short hair. The color of dogs can be anything but white. Meet as monophonic and multi-colored individuals, some of them have the muzzle has a mask.

Dogs with tiger, muruga, black and black with tan wool. And tanning can be different shades: gray, yellow, red, red, smoky, cognac. This contrast looks very impressive.

In addition, a doggie may possess any of the following: shades:

• red – from light wheat to dark cognac;
• red – from cream roses to dark red with black;
• chocolate – from light cocoa to dark chocolate;
• blue or silver.

If we talk about the combination of two or more colors, then the colors may be the most impressive. In addition, the author of the breed continues breeding work aimed at obtaining dogs with spotted hair – white-red or white-black.

The most popular are mahogany orchids and bright red with a mobile. This is due to the beauty of such a “coat” and its effectiveness.

Character

The representatives of the breed are very smart, smart dogs, who love the owner, but are very sensitive to the mood and will never be imposed. This is a gentle, gentle pet, who needs a warm attitude. When sad, depressed it’s enough for the owner to look into these bead eyes, filled with love so that the spleen retreated.

Orchids are friendly to everyone, and as people, including among strangers and other animals. Doggie will be joyful to meet guests, and on walks for him there’s no need to blush. is he completely devoid of aggression and has a natural tendency to new dating.

The pet is happy to be near the owner 24 hours a day, however not in his rules to interfere and get underfoot. He is too aristocratic to scurry in vain. But if the dog is in the spotlight, she will be immensely happy, feeling love and answering three times.

Puppy breed “Petersburg orchid” is recommended to start people who want to find a little friend with a huge, loving heart. The owner must have free time to caress favorite, the dog should not feel lonely and abandoned. But at the same time, “orchids” are able to periodically retire in order to stay one on one with you.

Care

Like most ornamental species, St. Petersburg orchids need regular care, which does not require special knowledge and skills and consists of simple hygiene procedures:

1. Ear cleaning – regularly should be inspect and clean from contamination with a cotton pad soaked special lotion, at least once a week.
2. Eye treatment – they are washed every day, using lotion or boiled water.
3. Care for the oral cavity – dogs of this breeds must be brushed once every 5-7 days; same regular veterinary examinations and periodic withdrawals are required tartar.
4. Care for the coat – a plus of the breed can be called the absence of natural links, which facilitates homework content, but in this case, the risks of the formation of mats are high. To avoid hair knocking down, the pet should be bathed weekly and comb out using a special comb. Handle the wool Pet slicker should be rare. Once every 8-10 weeks recommended trim the dog. You can do this in the conditions of a pet salon or independently, after consulting with the breeder. A machine is used for the neck, with which wool is shaved.
5. Anal Gland Processing – This Area considered the most vulnerable for almost all representatives of small decorative breeds. If the nutrition of the gland is disturbed, then in it inflammation occurs. In order to warn similar pathology, it is recommended to monitor the regime more closely feeding, pet diet and every 3-4 months to clean the glands from by pressing on them and wiping them with a cotton swab, impregnated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
6. Clawing – the procedure is carried out as necessary.

It is advisable to start accustoming the puppy to nursing activities with early age, then the grown doggie will endure all manipulations. If the owner does not want to do pet hygiene yourself, you can always turn to professionals.

Training

Such indoor dogs are usually not trained, because they are immediately acquire the status of family members. But still, the orchid has animal instincts that should be adjusted. To doggie He knew the boundaries of what was permissible, it must be brought up. A spoiled baby can become a real tyrant if the family allows he feel like a master.

From the first days, you should show the baby what is allowed to him, and which is strictly prohibited. It is important that the pet immediately got acquainted with the hierarchy of the new “flock”, that is, the family, and realized what place is allotted to him. But a tender orchid will not tolerate rudeness or neglect of yourself.

Content

Petersburg orchid – a small dog, not suffering lack of mobility, not used in vigorous activity and sports marathons, therefore, does not require intense load. IN In this regard, you can teach your pet to cope with the need for domestic conditions – dogs can walk on a napkin, a disposable diaper or in the tray. Moreover, these kids do not have quick wits, they almost immediately they understand what the owner wants from them.

The dog does not require much space – this is ideal even for a small apartment, but it should have its own equipped place – a couch, a house or a mattress. It is advisable to put it away from drafts, heaters. Baby will be here take a break from the hustle and bustle of others. After all, even so sunny Doggies need a place for privacy.

Feeding

To keep the pet as close as possible, not sick and happy, he needs a complete, balanced diet. Already during breeding work implied that representatives of the breed will eat commercial rations.

This type of feeding does not require self-dosing of food, since the manufacturer has already calculated everything, it’s enough to give the pet a portion of granules at a specific time – in the morning and evening hours. Another plus – the finished feed contains all the necessary elements, and the pet does not need additional vitamin-mineral top dressing.

Orchids are nice dogs with good looks, therefore, having built a sad face, it is not difficult for them to beg from owners or guests are a tidbit from the table. But you should remember that you can’t give human food to dogs; eating it is negative affect the work of the digestive tract of the pet and its general well-being.

Disease

Given that the breed has only existed for about 10 years, it’s difficult accurately identify whether its representatives are prone to any diseases that can be called pedigree. Besides, only one mono-nursery is engaged in breeding, in fact, where these dogs come from. Here, animals with genetic abnormalities and do not allow such individuals to participate in procreation.

In general, orchids are quite strong animals, but still they are not Bypassed the problems inherent in all miniature breeds:

• formation of tartar and other dental diseases;
• fractures – more often young dogs are injured, while in adults the skeleton is more durable, and leg fractures are diagnosed in them less often;
• high sensitivity to temperature changes – to cold, windy weather doggies often catch a cold and get sick.

Some orchids have sensitive digestive path, in this case, do not change without serious reasons approached diet. On average, these dogs live 12-14 years.

Photo of St. Petersburg Orchid

Video about St. Petersburg Orchid

Where to buy a puppy

Those who wish to purchase such a puppy may come across problem – the author of the breed so far forms the basic livestock Petersburg orchids, therefore, outside of St. Petersburg and Only those animals that do not have breeding values – oversized males or small females, not able to independently produce offspring. That is, to to get a baby of this breed, you need to contact the monobreed club, created by Nina Nasibova.

As for the cost of puppies of this breed, it depends from various criteria: age, coat color, gender and other factors. The average price of males is 30,000 rubles, females – 50,000 rubles. Naturally, not the last role in the formation prices are played by the breeding value of animals.

Exclusive representative of the breed can cost 100000-140000 rubles. Cheaper than the rest is a baby with a small disadvantage, for such a pet will have to give approximately 15000-20000 rubles.

In their hometown, orchids are no longer a rarity, however dog lovers around the world are just discovering this new one, original breed. But breeders warn, she hasn’t received international recognition, which means in some St. Petersburg orchids cannot participate in exhibition events or allowed, only without obtaining any titles. But the owners are so fascinated by their favorites that they are not at all overshadows this state of affairs.

Each country is proud of its dog breeds, bred specifically in their territory. Naturally, the St. Petersburg orchid became a landmark of the Northern capital and added to the list of breeds, appeared thanks to the efforts of Russian breeders. These dogs created to be near a person, to please him with his presence and make you smile even on the most gloomy day.