The breed of dogs Risenschnauzer acts as an enlarged "copy" of the German schnauzer, which possesses more power, perseverance and masculinity. They can equally well be used as a companion or guard.
Risenschnauzer standard
The external characteristics of the representatives of this breed began to be asserted as early as 1921 in Germany, however many years had passed before the standard of the Risenschnauzer was finally adopted. It happened in 1990, when white colors of dogs were allowed.
So, when choosing the puppies of the Risenschnauzer it is worth paying attention to the following signs of the breed's purity:
- the outlines of the body resemble a square, since its length is almost equal to the height;
- the head is somewhat elongated, but there is no protruding occipital bone;
- very prominent eyebrows and beard on the background of a general appearance;
- The nose must be wet and black, regardless of the main color;
- oval eyes, usually dark in color, slightly directed toward the outer edge;
- strong and straight neck, moderate chest and short loin;
- extremely developed musculature of the body;
- elegant chic, smoothly turning into a hard coat.
Particular attention should be given to the color, as the true representative of the breed can be of such colors: salt-pepper, black, black and silver and completely white. The latter was recently withdrawn.
Feeding and caring for the Risenschnauzer
A small pet requires a lot of attention to its diet, because it depends on its components will depend on the future immunity and appearance of the risen schnauzer. Take care that he regularly receives vitamins and minerals necessary for the skin, bones and so on. The nutrition of the Risenschnauzer puppy must be either artificial or natural, mixing of various sources of feeding is not allowed.
Dogs of this breed require daily combing of hair on the muzzle and rubbing after eating. Once in the half a plucking of the wool is carried out, as a normal haircut will lead to a loss of its stiffness, required by the standard. To the dog was comfortable, regularly shorten the growths of the wool on the beard, eyebrows, ears and around the eyes.
Risenschnauzer training
Nature endowed this dog with some aggression and instinct of the guard, which allows the Risenschnauzer to be referred to the watchdogs of dogs . And this causes the need for quality and professional training. However, you do not need to completely delegate the pet to the cynologist - study together with him the necessary commands and participate in the development of the puppy.
The desire to acquire a representative of this breed must be weighed and considered. The nature of the Risenschnauzer requires constant movement, activity and games. The latter especially unites the Risenschnauzer and the children, who in his person acquire a true friend and ally.