Russian Coloured Bolonka: character, photos and reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Small decorative dog - Russian colored lapdog - has a friendly disposition and beautiful wavy coat with even color without spots. It is never white, unlike French, Havana, M altese.

Origin of the breed

The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a relatively young breed. Its first representatives of unspecified origin appeared in Leningrad in the 50s, had no documents and noble roots. The ancestors of these breeds were most likely Shih Tzu, French lapdog, Lhasa Apso.

Small, cute, with expressive eyes, these dogs found their admirers, and already in the early 60s the kennel club recognized them as a separate breed group. Russian colored lapdog puppies born white are culled and are not allowed for breeding. In this way, breeders have achieved the color characteristic of modern lapdogs.

Description of the breed

The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breed stands out precisely for its color, to which the highest demands are made. The coat is soft, silky, shiny, the undercoat is thick. Especiallydogs with curled hair are valued. The color can be any color uniform, except for white and spotted.

What does a Russian colored lapdog look like? Photos show that this is a small, not higher than 26 cm, dog with a harmonious physique. The muzzle is short, with round brown eyes, hanging ears. The tail is curled with a ring, decorated with long hair.

The color of the lap dog can be black, fawn, brown, cream, gray, red, black and gray and tan. An interesting feature of this breed is that during the first years of life, the dog can change color, for example, from black to gray or chocolate.

Character

The Russian Colored Bolonka is an affectionate companion dog. She easily gets along with children of any age, is playful and needs constant communication. Like any companion dog, does not like to be left alone for long periods.

Despite its small size, the lap dog is surprisingly hardy and can keep company on long walks and even short hikes.

The Russian colored lapdog is quite smart. She needs gentle treatment, does not tolerate rudeness, corporal punishment. With careful handling, she will not only learn the usual commands, but also learn a few tricks that will delight the owner and guests.

The lapdog is perfect for both a large family and a single person. She will be a wonderful companion for the elderly. This little dog will love his master selflessly.

Care

Ufuture owners of the Russian colored lapdog, the question often arises - how to properly care for this dog. Pet care includes grooming, trimming nails, brushing teeth and ears, and performing hygiene procedures.

It's actually easy to care for the soft long hair of the lapdog. To avoid tangled lumps and tangles, it is enough to comb the dog 3-4 times a week and wash it once every 2 weeks (not more often) with a special shampoo for lapdogs. If you regularly follow these simple requirements, then the likelihood of tangles is minimal. Another advantage of the lapdog is its he alth. A strong, energetic, active dog will not cause much trouble to its owner.

Food

First of all, the nutrition of the Russian colored lapdog should be harmonious and balanced. These small dogs love to eat, and if this issue is not controlled, then excess weight may appear. You can choose special food or create a menu of natural products.

If you choose to feed dry ready-to-eat food, make sure that your pet always has access to fresh water, follow the instructions on the package, taking into account the individual needs of the dog, carefully introduce new foods and watch for signs of possible allergies.

If you decide to feed your dog natural, then do not forget that animals cannot eat food with s alt and spices, so you will have to cook for it separately. Offal, lean meat, buckwheat and rice porridge, vegetables and fruits are best suited inraw. Mineral supplements and vitamins are also an indispensable element of nutrition.

After buying a puppy, do not rush to transfer it to the selected diet. At first, he should eat exactly the same as the breeder. You can transfer to a new food after the puppy has got used to the house and the owner. Do it gradually, keep a close eye on the reaction to new products.

Don't forget some pet feeding rules:

1. Never give your dog food off the table. This is not only harmful to the animal, but also teaches him to beg.
2. Do not spoil your pet with sweets and smoked meats. Chocolate and sausage are not something a dog can't do without.
3. Stick to the schedule, let's eat at the same time.
4. Don't exercise your dog right after a meal.

Training

The Russian Colored Bolonka is a sociable, playful dog. She needs love and constant attention. Spend enough time with your pet, play, walk it. Bolonkas are intelligent dogs, they are very sensitive and cannot tolerate rudeness or force.

Even such small dogs need training and education. The puppy should start receiving education from an early age. He must understand where his place is for sleeping and resting, where he will eat and recover. With age, the puppy should get used to going outside and begging.

The dog breed of the Russian color lap dog has a guard instinct, it canto bark at all strangers who cross the threshold of the dwelling. Do not allow the dog to bark in vain, to behave inappropriately.

Because of their strong attachment to people, lapdogs do not tolerate loneliness. Left alone, the puppy can ruin and gnaw on things, shoes, peel off the wallpaper. After the first such incident, let the dog know that his behavior is wrong. But you should not provoke the puppy, leave him surrounded by untidy things. At first, it is better to hide everything that might attract his attention.

Do not forget that the dog needs daily walks, joint games, where the pet can not get not only physical activity, but also mental.