Many people just love dogs. Someone keeps a Great Dane or St. Bernard at home, some like small breed dogs - a pug or a Yorkshire Terrier. But, probably, at least once any person's heart skipped a beat at the sight of a dog with soft hanging ears and kind eyes. This is the Russian spaniel.
Russian spaniel: breed description
The Russian Spaniel is a breed of hunting dogs. It happened as a result of crossing two English dogs - a Springer and a Cocker Spaniel.
English spaniels began to be brought to Russia at the end of the nineteenth century, but they turned out to be of little use for Russian hunting. Therefore, it became necessary to breed a new breed with a good instinct, energetic search and perseverance. This is how the Russian spaniel appeared in the last century.
This is a long-haired dog of small stature, stocky and strong constitution. Bitches are up to 42 cm in height, males - up to 44 cm at the withers. These spaniels have well-developed muscles, the tail is thick and straight at the base. It is docked at half the length.
The dog's coat is soft, shiny, long and wavy. The color can be one color - red, black or brown. There is also a two-tone color - brown-piebald, red-piebald or black-piebald.
It is a cheerful and friendly dog with a well-balanced temperament. An excellent companion and hunter.
The Russian spaniel gets along with any pets. He is very often started not as a hunting dog, but as a pet. He is loyal, indefatigable, and well trained.
Russian spaniel training
The decisive stage in the upbringing of a puppy is the first weeks and months of his life. It is in childhood that puppies are most receptive and strive to learn new things.
First, the baby should be taught to leash, environment and family members. When these points are mastered, you can move on to studying strangers, walking along the street and cars.
Further, it is better to use the services of a professional instructor. Proper training will instill in you the confidence that your pet will not cause behavioral problems in the future. The obedience training of the Russian spaniel must be carried out with strict consistency and love.
Dogs of this breed are very sensitive. Therefore, the commands must be pronounced in a calm voice. The formidable and harsh tone of the spaniel can be perceived as a slap. If your puppy can't do what you want him to do, you don't need to force or punish him. Punishment only alienates the young dog from the owner and does not contribute to education.
The Russian spaniel is a hunting dog. Therefore, it is important for him to know the command "No". This command is also needed in everyday life. So the dog can be called to order, forbidden what it intends to do. On the hunt, it is useful in that it will not allow the dog to scare away the game ahead of time.
The feeding time is used for training. The puppy is held by the bowl of food, uttering the command, and allowed to approach it only on the command "Take". He must quickly understand such a simple command.
The Sit command is also one of the simpler ones. With its help, the puppy will understand that by performing some actions, you can get a treat. You need to pronounce the command, pressing on the dog's croup. When she sits down, she should receive a treat and praise.
Later, they begin training in the commands "Seek", "Come to me" and "Give". They will be required on the hunt. The principle of learning is always the same - command, action and reward. The owner must develop the necessary conditioned reflexes in the dog.
Russian spaniels are very diligent learners because they want to please their master. They learn quickly and retain skills in their memory. Sensitive handling and consistency is a surefire way to raise a friendly and obedient pet.
