Our furry neighbors - Leah and Lisa

I love pets. It doesn't matter if they're chickens, horses, cats, or dogs. They're all wonderful. So, I'd really like to share with you the wonderful little creatures that surround me.

Getting to know dogs

In this article, I'll introduce you to these cute, fluffy creatures. They're perfect for both apartments and private homes with their own land.

Their names are Leia and Lisa. They're six months old. These particular dogs are kept in an apartment. They're very funny and interesting beauties. You'll never get bored with them. They're constantly jumping, running, and cuddle. They can never sit still.

Description of the breed as a whole

The Spitz breed is very diverse. Dogs differ in color, coat thickness, and many other characteristics. However, there are standards, which are described below.

Description:

• Soft, short, but quite thick fur. Hard and rough to the touch;
• Weight from 1.4 – 3.2 kg;
• Eyes are medium sized;
• The ears are small but erect;
• The body is powerful;
• The tail lies close to the back;
• Life expectancy is about 16 years.

Spitz color varieties:

• Blue;
• Bright black;
• Brown;
• Sable;
• Cream;
• Orange;
• Bright red.

Spitz care:

• Do not bathe very often: 2-3 times a month;
• Dry with a hair dryer;
• Be sure to trim the claws with special tools;
• Protect your animal during the summer using special shampoos, collars, drops, sprays, etc.
• Every day, examine the oral cavity, ears, and eyes;
• Wash your eyes every day, especially after a walk;
• Brush your teeth twice a week with a special toothpaste.
• This breed requires regular grooming. This can be done professionally by specialized groomers.
• If you follow all the rules for keeping an animal, your pet will be happy.

Nutrition:

• Minced lean meat;
• Boiled fish without bones;
• Boiled eggs;
• Fermented milk products (cottage cheese, kefir);
• Oatmeal, rice, buckwheat porridge;
• Chopped raw vegetables, including stewed ones;
• Greens, fruits;
• And also dry food for dogs.

Training our dogs

History of training:

1. At one and a half months, we taught them to follow commands such as: no, no, sit, stay.
   
2. At three months they learned the command: lie down.
   
3. At six months old they already knew the commands: voice, stand, yes.
   

Interesting facts:

• Playful little dog;
• Has good hearing;
• Loyal to her master;
• Despite its size, it is always ready to stand up for its owner;
• Very active and loves long walks outside;
• Exercise is important for this breed to maintain a healthy lifestyle;
• Easy to train;
• The cost is approximately 20-50 thousand rubles.

Before getting a puppy, you need to think a hundred times: can you handle it and can you raise it into a well-behaved and intelligent pet? It all depends on you.