Russian piebald hound. The best hunting companion is the Russian piebald hound. Video about the Russian hound breed

For a long time, dogs have accompanied humans on hunts. They are indispensable if you need to lure a rodent out of a hole, bring in prey, or drive a fox or hare. For the latter, Russian hounds are indispensable assistants.

The first notes about Russian hounds appear in the 12th century, however, a description of the breed and mention of hunting with them appears only at the very end of the 18th century. From this moment the official international history of these animals begins.

In every noble estate there were large packs of these dogs, however, No one monitored the purity of the breed, and dogs were bred based on the preferences of their owners.

The creation of the domestic hound type began only in 1874 during the first exhibition of hunting dogs.

The initial breed standards appeared in 1881, and in 1895 the official name changed to “Russian Hound”.

A surge in interest in the breed occurred after the October Revolution of 1917, after which a breed of Russian hounds was created with a legendary musical voice and resilience (endurance, vitality).

Exterior description

RKF standard dated 04/08/2015 “Russian hound”.
Group 6 "Hounds, bloodhounds and related breeds."
Section 1.1 “Large hounds”.

General form

The Russian Hound is a large dog of medium height, with a strong build and stable bones. A distinctive feature is its characteristic animal-like appearance. With its low-headed and high-fronted manner, this dog breed resembles wolves.

The main indicators when assessing sizes are height and elongation index:

• for males (prey) – 58–68 cm; 105.
• for women (vyzhlovka) – 55–65; 107.

Head

• The lines of the head silhouette are clear and light. Characterized by a wedge-shaped shape. The muzzle is elongated; in profile, the skull and wings of the nose form a parallel.
• The nose is large, black, protruding forward.
• Lips are dry and dark in color.
• The teeth are powerful, large, white, tightly adjacent to each other.
• Characteristic for the breed scissor bite with complete dental formula.
• The eyes are medium, brown in color. Eyelids with dark edges and an oblique cut.
• The ears fit snugly to the head and droop. Characterized by a triangular shape and thinness.

Body

The skeleton and muscle corset are well developed, the body has a rectangular format. The neck is low set, has an angle of 30–35 degrees, is dry and covered with long hair.

Well-developed massive withers are also characteristic of Russian hounds, especially males. The chest is lowered below the elbows, the back is straight, turning into a powerful sloping croup.

Tail

The tail (rut) is saber-shaped, shortened towards the end, but thick at its base. As a rule, it does not reach the hock joint. When excited it rises above the level of the back, while in a calm state it is lowered.

Limbs

The description of the Russian Hound breed includes strong, muscular paws set wide and harmoniously. The front legs are straight, the height is half the height of the dog. The shoulders are developed, the shoulder blades are tilted towards the body. The forearms are oval shaped and strong.

Characteristic are steep pasterns, almost vertical to the ground. Elbows point back. The paws are oval, with claws pointing to the ground, the toes are tightly closed.

The hind limbs are strong, drawn behind the croup. All joints have pronounced angles. The thigh has an elongated format, the metatarsals are vertical.

Color and coat type

Russian hound - short-haired dog. The dog's fur is slightly longer and is present only around the neck and on the back of the thighs. Characteristic for the breed thick soft undercoat.

Typical colors Russian hunting dog:

• saddle cloth;
• light shabby;
• crimson (shades from reddish-yellowish to reddish-light);
• underhaired (grayish with whitish tan marks).

The area and number of black spots is not limited, let's say low-intensity specks and dark arrows on the temples.

Any deviation from the standards affects the dog’s health and prevents it from fully performing its work.

The photo of the Russian hound clearly shows all the above listed signs.

Acceptable defects

• Height is no more than 2 cm above the standard.
• Slightly short legs.
• Timidity.
• Minor deviations from head standards.
• Insufficiently deep, narrow sternum.
• Mincing, insufficiently free movements.
• Weak undercoat and wavy coat.

Major vices

• Growth is below normal limits.
• Significant deviations from head standards.
• Not a black nose.
• The eyes are yellow.
• Missing some teeth.
• Curved or curled tail.
• Complete absence of undercoat and shaggy coat.

Disqualifying faults:

• Not a scissor bite.
• Eyes of different colors, greenish or blue shades.
• Coffee and mouse colors.
• Absence of incisors or molars.

Dogs that are cowardly, aggressive or have obvious physical defects will also be disqualified.

Character, abilities, skills

During the hunt, the owner goes out into the field with the dog and gives it a special command, according to which the dog begins to search for game. Having discovered a trail, the hound follows it until it finds its prey. The rut of the discovered animal is accompanied by a ringing bark. The hunter at this moment is trying to shoot the animal.

The Russian hound dog is highly loyal and will never offend its owner. The characteristic features of dogs are sensitivity and flexibility.

At home, this is a calm, unhurried animal, however When hunting, he displays energy, determination and perseverance.

Withstands long periods of physical activity and hardly gets tired.

Dogs of this breed are inherently wary of strangers, so It is recommended to walk a Russian hound only on a leash and with a muzzle. They are affectionate and friendly to the owner and the family in which they grew up, but do not get along well with other animals. They behave gently and caringly with children. For a Russian hound, the owner is an absolute authority.

Additionally, check out a short video about the Russian Hound breed:

VIEW. The dog is above average height, strong type of constitution. Secondary sexual characteristics are well expressed. The height at the withers of males (males) is 58-68 cm, of males (females) 55-65 cm. The height at the rump is 1-2 cm less than or equal to the height of the dog at the withers. The stretch index for survivors is 102–104, for survivors 103–105.

The type of behavior is balanced.

A typical gait when searching for an animal is a wide trot or a slow trot (gallop); when chasing - a trot.

Flaws or defects (depending on the degree of severity): short-legged, long-legged (upturned legs), elongated or shortened body, excessive dryness or dampness; rudeness, anger towards people, cowardice. Height below the specified is a defect, above the specified is a disadvantage.

COLOR. The most typical is black and piebald with blush. The size of the black spots is not limited up to a saddle covering the entire body. Blush (tan) covers the head, as well as the shoulders and back, if they are not white. Small dark spots (arrows) are acceptable on the temples. The limbs and belly are always white. Acceptable colors are gray-piebald with blush, crimson-piebald and slight speckling.

Disadvantages: presence of significant specks; tan marks that are too red or too light.

Flaw: dense speckling. The presence of mouse or coffee spots, as well as the absence of blush, puts the dog out of the breed.

Dog meat (wool). It is short on the head, ears and legs, and longer on the rest of the body (4-5 cm). The dog's coat is somewhat elongated at the withers and on the back of the thighs, without forming fringes. The rut (tail) is covered almost evenly along its entire length with straight, thick, medium-length dog hair, which makes it look thick. By the end of the rut, the dog's coat is somewhat shorter. The undercoat is well developed.

Disadvantages: too long or too short, dewlap (for rutting), underdeveloped undercoat.

Faults: wavy or shaggy (dog), lack of undercoat.

HEAD. The dry, cranial part is oblong, rather voluminous, but not wide. The brow ridges are weakly expressed. The transition from the skull to the muzzle has a noticeable soft ledge, but without a pronounced fracture. The occipital protuberance is poorly defined, the occipital part is slightly rounded. The profile of the muzzle approaches a rectangle. The lips fit tightly around the muzzle without drooping. The nose is large and black.

Disadvantages: sharply prominent occipital protuberance, strongly developed brow ridges, too weakly expressed transition from the skull to the muzzle, hooked nose, significantly depressed groove in the middle of the forehead, slight cheekbones and broad forehead.

Flaws: raw, heavy head, upturned muzzle (chicken nose), a sharp break from the forehead to the muzzle, partially or completely light or brown nose, strong hooked nose.

Ears. Hanging, moderately thin, not long, triangular in shape, slightly rounded at the ends, fit snugly to the head, set high. Several can be collected in a fold or without it.

Faults: too big or too small,

low set.

Faults: rolled into a tube (strongly), raised on cartilage, excessively covered with an elongated dog.

Eyes. Medium size, dark brown or brown. The eyelid incision is rounded or slightly oblique. The edges of the eyelids are dark.

Faults: light, small, with a round eyelid, sunken, with light edges of the eyelids. droopy eyelids.

Faults: heterogeneity and white eyes deprive the dog of an exhibition rating.

Teeth and bite. The teeth are white, strong, large, well developed, tightly fitting one to the other, scissor bite.

Disadvantages and vices: see general.

Skin, muscles and bones

The skin is dense, elastic, without folds, the muscles are well developed, the bones are wide and strong.

Flaws or defects (depending on the severity): underdeveloped bones or muscles, folds of skin on the head and neck.

Neck. Round, muscular, dry. Its length approaches the length of the head. The position in relation to the axis of the body forms an angle of 40-45°.

Faults: set low or too high, flat, insufficiently dressed, damp, underchin.

Breast. Wide, deep, with somewhat barrel-shaped ribs extending down to the elbows and below.

Disadvantages: narrow, barrel-shaped. Defects: narrow, flat, underdeveloped.

Stomach. Slightly tucked above the chest line.

Disadvantages: overly tucked (undermining), drooping (abdomen).

Withers. Sufficiently developed, stands out above the line of the back

Disadvantages: underdeveloped.

Back. Wide, straight, muscular.

Disadvantages: a bit soft. Faults: sagging, hunchbacked.

Small of the back. Short, wide, convex, muscular.

Faults or defects (depending on the degree of severity): long, straight, sagging, hunchbacked.

Croup Wide, slightly sloping.

Flaws or defects (depending on the severity): narrow, slanted.

Forelegs. Straight, dry, bony and muscular. When viewed from the front, they are straight and parallel. The forearms are oval in section, the elbows are turned strictly back. The length of the front legs is about 50% of the height of the dog at the withers. The angle of the glenohumeral joint is close to 100°. The pasterns are set almost vertically.

Flaws or defects (depending on the degree of severity): short legs, upturned legs, straight shoulders, crooked forearm, sloping pasterns, kozinets, elbows turned outward or tucked in, splayed, clubfoot.

Hind limbs. Dry, bony, muscular. When viewed from behind, straight and parallel. The articulation angles are well defined. The hock joints are dry and well defined. The angle of the hock joint is 135-(40°. The metatarsus is almost vertical.

Faults or defects (depending on the degree of severity): straight rear, saber, close hocks, barrel-shaped posture.

Paws. Arched in a ball, oval or round in shape, with fingers tightly clenched. The claws are pointed towards the ground.

Faults: flat, loose or too elongated (brown hair).

Gon (tail). Saber-shaped, thick at the base, gradually thinning towards the end. The length of the rut is up to the hock joint or 2-3 cm shorter. Raised steeply upward.

Disadvantages: elongated or excessively shortened. Uniform thickness along the entire length, slightly matted (twisted), poorly covered with dog hair or overdressed, with a slight dewlap.

Faults: curvature, severe matting, large dewlap (panicle).

Proposals for adjusting the RPG standard in connection with its adoption by the FCI and comments on them (Author V.P. Sipeikin, secretary of the RFOS hound commission)

INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD

1) The 2002 Russian Pinto Hound standard has a very short introductory part. Here she is:

"The breed was bred in Russia by infusing Foxhound blood into the Russian hound. The Russian piebald hound became an independent breed at the beginning of the 20th century. For the first time, the standard of the Russian piebald hound was approved by the I All-Union Cynological Congress in 1925. In subsequent years, some adjustments were made to the standard and the breed developed without the admixture of other breeds (“in itself”). In 1951, it received the name “Russian piebald hound.”

A very short and dry introduction, even compared to the introduction to the Russian Hound standard. When you get acquainted with the FCI standards, you are convinced that they contain a more extensive description of the history of the origin of breeds, the tasks of breeding breeds, and even some information, I would say, of an “advertising nature”. In the above introduction, everything is so brief and modest that the uninitiated may wonder why this breed was needed when there is already one Russian hound. And then - why not call the breed “Russian Foxhound” by analogy with the American Foxhound? We think it is necessary to give a more extensive introductory part, talk about the history of the breed, the purposes of its creation and briefly mention the distinctive features.

Below is a version of the introduction to the standard. It is up to the hound commission to decide whether such an extended introduction should be given or limited to the existing one.

"RUSSIAN piebald hound. The breed was bred in Russia by infusing the blood of a foxhound into a Russian hound. The beginning of the spontaneous mixing of the blood of foxhounds and steghounds into local hounds dates back to the first half of the 19th century. At pre-revolutionary hunting dog exhibitions, packs of hounds, called Anglo-Russian crosses, evading according to their qualities, first to one, then to another of the original breeds.

At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, work on creating the breed became purposeful. The goal of breeding the breed was to obtain an elegant, strong-built hound, noticeable in the forest, hardy, vicious towards the wolf, and polite in the pack. At the same time, the new breed had to retain the best qualities of the Russian hound - a strong, musical voice, flair and skill in the rut. The problem was solved by selecting specimens with the required properties from the then diverse packs of Russian hounds, a dosed infusion of blood from Foxhounds imported from England, followed by selecting individuals with the required qualities from their offspring.

The breed standard was first approved by the First All-Union Cynological Congress in 1925 as the standard of the Anglo-Russian hound. Since then, the breed has been developing “in itself” - without the admixture of foreign blood. In subsequent years, some adjustments were made to the standard. The breed received its current name - Russian Piebald Hound - in 1947. As a result of many years of work, a modern type of hound was obtained - an unsurpassed worker in a pack, including a wolf, and alone and in a bow, it is not inferior to other breeds in chasing foxes and hare."

2) In modern literature, there are different points of view on the date of renaming the Anglo-Russian hound into the Russian piebald; according to some sources, the renaming occurred in 1947, according to others - in 1951. The 2002 standard, according to the above passage, declares 1951 as the date of renaming the breed. To clarify the issue, I will quote a phrase from the introduction to the catalog of the 1st All-Union Exhibition of Working and Hunting Dogs (1958): “Descriptions of characteristics - standards of hunting breeds were first approved by the Main Directorate of Hunting under the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR in 1951, and they are placed in this directory without modification." Further in the catalog are the standards for hound breeds, including the standard for the “piebald Russian hound”. Let us pay attention to the words “were approved for the first time.” That is, until 1951, documents on hunting dog breeding were not approved by government agencies. The breed bore the name “Anglo-Russian Hound” from the moment the standard was adopted at the canine congress in 1925; approval from the state was not required at that time. In the same way, this breed has been called “Russian piebald hound” (or “piebald Russian hound”) since it was renamed by the All-Russian Cynological Meeting in 1947. By the time the decision was made to approve the standards for hunting breeds by a decision of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR, that is, in 1951, the breed had already bore this name for 4 years, and - we add - would have bore this name regardless of the approval of the standard by the Council of Ministers or the absence of such approval. Conclusion - we must recognize 1947 as the date of renaming the breed.

This fact is interesting for the current state of affairs, when documents developed by the RFOS allegedly cannot be used even in the RFOS system without approval by government agencies. At the same time, some documents are accepted without any approval by government agencies, for example, Laika standards for the FCI.

Section "General appearance, height, build and behavior"

1) The standard says, “The typical gait when searching for an animal is a wide trot or a slow gallop; when chasing, it is a gallop. I propose to stay with the wording that existed before 1994: “The typical gait when searching for an animal is a wide trot or a slow gallop ( gallop), when chasing - tent".

Rationale: here the word “pretent” is special, reflecting the nature of the dog’s movement, the word “gallop” is explanatory by analogy with the movement of a horse. Our ancestors never spoke of the gallop of animals and dogs, and if they did, it was only in an ironic sense. Let me give you examples:

a) “Explanatory Dictionary” by Vladimir Dahl: Volume I. - “GALLOP m. French... horse gallop, but not at full speed; sweep, rearing. Gallop, about a horse, run at a gallop.” Next - Volume II - "The move of an animal, a wolf, an elk, hunting, searching, running, running. The beast spreads with a large sweep, at full speed."

b) Glebov SM. "Notes of an old hunter." “Journal of Hunting” No. 10, 1876: “You should have seen, for example, what a fool the dog was, a registered English native Burgham, kauro-piebald with tan marks. It happened that he constantly walked around the island, not because of his old age (he was not very old) , but rather out of laziness, sometimes it will gallop, stop, spin in one place and begin to nudge the ground with its nose, and then it will fluff up or, better said, mutter in a hoarse, absurd voice - these are all the properties of this ancestor.”

There is still a significant difference between the gallop of a horse and the gait of an animal (or dog), which is similar in formal characteristics, which is expressed in the softness of the paw, in the deflection of the lower back, in the shock-absorbing capabilities of the shoulder blades, in the peculiarities of the interaction of the paw with the ground, in the balancing action of the tail ( rut, logs, pipes). This difference was perfectly understood by the creators of the terminology - canine hunters who knew a lot about not only dogs, but also horses. So calling the move a gallop is only conditional. I am sure that in the languages ​​of such hunting powers as England and France, there are similar special terms denoting the running of an animal, they are simply unknown to our translators.

2) According to the rules of the FCI, in the breed standard, faults and defects of the exterior must be separated, thus phrases like: “Faults or defects (depending on the degree of severity)” are excluded. Deviations of articles are listed both in the “disadvantages” section and in the “defects” section with appropriate reservations regarding the severity of the deviations.

The 2002 standard says: “Disadvantages or defects (depending on the degree of severity): short-legged, long-legged (upturned legs), elongated or shortened body, excessive dryness or dampness. Malice toward people. Cowardice.”

"Disadvantages: height above the specified (up to 2 cm); slight short-leggedness (stockiness) or long-leggedness (upturned legs), excessively stretched or shortened format; slight deviations towards dryness or dampness, cowardice.

Defects: height below the specified and height above the specified over 2 cm, clearly expressed short legs or upturned legs; dampness, malice toward people."

3) In animal science, the “Extension Index” is usually called the “Format Index” of the animal. This term was introduced into the draft standard along with the existing one, in parentheses.

4) Anger towards people should be classified as a vice - this is an innate quality. Justification - see SI book. Snegirev and V.P. Pokornyak "Book about your dog" (Barnaul, Altai book publishing house, p. 44). Let me quote from the book: “When crossing vicious dogs (vicious with agility), the vast majority of offspring (21 out of 23) had the same AOP as their parents. The offspring, one of whose parents had AOP, and the other did not have AOP, turned out to be both with and without AOP." Here AOR is an active-defensive reaction of a dog, which, by the way, is desirable for service dogs, which are discussed in the book. For hunting dogs, especially for hounds working away from their owner, anger towards people is unacceptable.

5) I consider it appropriate to classify cowardice as a shortcoming - most often it is a cost of maintenance. I will give an excerpt from the above-mentioned book by Snegirev: “Research by D.V. Krushinsky showed that POR, despite being determined by genotypic factors, depends to a greater extent on the conditions of the dog’s upbringing.” Here POR is the dog’s passive-defensive reaction, that is, cowardice. Further in the book, data is provided that the factors contributing to the appearance of POR in a dog are living conditions isolated from external influences; restriction of movement, leash; harsh behavior of the owner. When talking about cowardice as a shortcoming in a dog’s behavior, we should not forget that we are talking about the dog’s behavior at an exhibition. How often do you see that a dog that shows itself timid in the ring shows itself bold in the forest when working on an animal. This is fine.

6) The defects do not include the concept of deviations of the format from the standard, since in this case short legs or upturned legs will necessarily be observed.

7) For information about height. The standard says: “The height at the withers for males (males) is 58-68 cm, for females (females) 55-65 cm.” At the 112th Moscow Exhibition, measurements were taken of dogs of all breeds. The average height at the withers of Russian piebald hounds was 66.4 cm, the average height of the dogs was 59.9 cm. Thus, the average height of the dogs was 3.4 cm more than the standard average height, the growth of the dogs corresponded to the standard average height. All the survivors (10 units) and 14 out of 15 survivors met the standard. The Salute II survivor turned out to be 1 cm higher than the upper limit. Let me remind you that the above growth parameters were introduced in 1966; according to the 1951 standard, the height of survivors should have been from 57 to 65 cm, and that of survivors - 54-62 cm. Since 1994, height above 2 cm above the standard has been classified as vicious.

8) For information about the height at the rump: The standard says: “The height at the rump is 1-2 cm less than the height of the dog at the withers or equal to it.” According to the results of measurements at the 112th exhibition, Russian piebald hounds have an average height at the rump less than the average height at the withers: among the hounds by 1 cm, among the hounds by 1.3 cm. Twelve out of 15 hounds had an excess of height at the withers relative to the height at the sacrum by 1-2 cm, in three of the survivors the height at the sacrum is equal to the height at the withers. 7 out of 10 dogs had a standard excess of the withers relative to the sacrum, one dog had an excess at the withers by 3 cm, one by 4 cm, and one had a height at the sacrum 1 cm higher than the height at the withers, that is, it was high-backed.

9) For information about the stretch index (format index). The standard says: “The elongation index of vyzhlov is 102-104, of vyzhlov - 103-105.” Measurements at the 112th Moscow exhibition give average arithmetic indices - 102.95 for survivors and 104.32 for survivors. That is, the average format index values ​​correspond to the standard ones. However, in each sex group the spread of index values ​​is quite wide: for survivors from 85.29 to 111.76; for catches from 93.75 to 114.06. Both experts at exhibitions and breeders do not pay enough attention to this parameter when selecting pairs for mating. It should be noted that, unlike Russian hounds, piebalds at the exhibition have pronounced sexual dimorphism in terms of the format index - hounds are more elongated than hounds.

Section "Color"

1) The standard says: “Small dark spots on the temples are acceptable.” In the standards that existed before 1994, the phrase sounded like this: “Small dark spots (arrows) are acceptable on the temples,” that is, the phrase contained the special term “arrows” that defines this phenomenon. It is necessary to preserve this special term, especially since the standard already contains an explanation for it.

2) The standard says: “The presence of mouse or coffee spots, as well as the absence of blush, puts the dog out of the breed.” The representative of the RKF believes that if some sign puts a dog out of breed, then it should be called a disqualifying defect. The following paragraph wording is suggested:

"Faults: thickly spotted color. Disqualifying faults that place the dog out of breed: lack of blush, mousey or coffee color."

3) By way of discussion: several years ago, a discussion arose among hounds, which was reflected in the pages of the press, about which legs of piebald hounds should be considered white. The current standard states: “The limbs and belly are always white.” In some specimens of hounds, the rouge extends down to the hocks or carpal joints - usually along the outside of the legs. Some of the racers wondered whether this was acceptable.

Western breeders do not attach as much importance to hound colors as ours do. So in color both our breeds would correspond to both the Foxhound and the Harrier. The significance of color for domestic hounds is determined by the requirements for a clear separation of dogs of two breeds, especially during their initial formation. I think that the phrase “Limbs and belly are always white” means white underchest and belly, white inner sides of legs, white paws, pasterns, and metatarsals. The rouge can only extend down the outside of the legs, not below the hock joints on the hind legs and not below the carpal joints on the front legs. The measure of white spotting for Russian hounds should be the pasterns and metatarsals free from white, as well as the legs above them, both on the outside and on the inside. It is at the discretion of the Hound Commission whether the white boundaries of both the Russian Pinto and the Russian Hound should be specified in more detail.

Section "Dog (wool)"

1) The current standard (1994) contains the phrase: “The rut (tail) is evenly covered along its entire length with straight, thick, medium-length dog hair, thanks to which it looks thick.” In the 2002 standard, this phrase was mistakenly highlighted in a separate paragraph and provided in bold type as a definition of rut. The representative of the RKF, so that there were no two definitions of rutting, removed this phrase from the standard. Moreover, such a detailed description of a dog’s flesh on a separate area of ​​the body looks illogical. To prevent this phrase from looking like a description of the rut, the following wording is suggested:

"The dog's fur (fur). On the head, ears and legs it is short, on the rest of the body it is longer (4-5 cm). The dog's fur is somewhat elongated at the nape and on the back of the thighs, but does not form fringes. On the rut (tail) the dog's fur is dense, straight, medium length, somewhat shorter towards the end of the rut. The undercoat is well developed."

2) In the 1981 standard, the disadvantages of the dog's coat are described as follows: “Disadvantages: too long or too short, dewlap (for rutting), underdeveloped undercoat.” In the 1994 standard, the term “on the rut” was replaced by the term “on the tail.” The same drawback is described in the characteristics of the rut in the corresponding section, so this phrase should be excluded from the list of shortcomings. The following formulation is proposed:

"Disadvantages: too long or too short coat, underdeveloped undercoat.

Faults: wavy or shaggy dog, lack of undercoat."

Section "Skin, muscles, bones"

1) The 1981 standard says: “The backbone is wide, strong...”, in the standards of 1994 and 2002 the word “wide” was removed - “The backbone is strong.” The same definition of bone structure is contained in the standards of almost all breeds of hunting dogs, except for burrowing ones. Still, the skeleton of hounds (piebalds to a greater extent than Russians) is more massive than that of greyhounds, pointers, and huskies. Measurements at the 112th show confirm this - the bone index (the ratio of the girth above the carpal joint to the height of the dog at the withers) of piebald hounds is 20.08 and 18.99, respectively. For comparison, the boneiness index of Russian greyhound dogs is 13.4. The compilers of the old (before 1981) standards used the word “broad” to state this fact. People, when they want to talk about a person with a strong, squat build, say: “broad bones.” From a zootechnical point of view, the phrase “wide bones” is incomprehensible. The skeleton can be light or massive. Perhaps it should be said, "The bones are strong, relatively massive, but not coarse." At the discretion of the commission.

2) The standard says: “Disadvantages or defects (depending on the degree of severity): poor bones, underdeveloped muscles, folds of skin on the head and neck.”

The following formulation is proposed:

“Disadvantages: underdeveloped bones and muscles, small folds of skin on the head and neck.

Defects: pronounced poor bones or underdeveloped muscles, significant folds of skin on the head and neck.”

Head section

1) In the section “Defects” it says: “partially or completely light or brown nose.” The representative of the RKF proposes to replace these words with the words: “The nose is depigmented completely or partially.” If a dog's nose is not black, as in the standard, but brown, this means that it has brown pigment and is not depigmented. “The disappearance of pigment in strictly defined places, primarily on the nose, eyelids, is called hypopigmentation (vitiligo, dog)” (M.B. Wilins “Dog Genetics”, M. Tsentrpoligraf, 2000, p. 143). Since this phenomenon is hereditary in nature, it should be classified as a defect. A brown nose indicates an admixture of foreign blood, which should also be considered a defect. The following version of this phrase is proposed: “The nose is brown or light (depigmented) completely or partially.”

2) For information: At the 112th Moscow Regional Exhibition, measurements were taken of the parameters of dogs' heads, namely: 1. Head length, 2. Head circumference in front of the ears, 3. Muzzle length, 4. Skull length, 5. Skull circumference at the eyes. Based on these parameters, indices were calculated. The most interesting for us is the head length index, equal to the ratio of the head length to the height at the withers, multiplied by 100. The lowest index among all the dogs at the exhibition was found in the Russian Vyzhlovka - 32.3%. For piebald hounds, this index is significantly higher - 39.88% and 39.66%, respectively, for livestock and livestock hounds, for comparison - for the smooth fox terrier - 57.9%.

Section "Ears"

1) The 1947 standard included the phrase: “With or without a slight fold.” In the 1966-1981 standards, this phrase sounded like this: “May or may not be slightly pleated.” This phrase is not present in the 1994 and 2002 standards.

2) In the 1966 and 1981 standards, in the “Defects” section it was said: “rolled into a tube (strongly)”; in the 1994 standard this phrase sounds like this: “rolled up into a tube.” Thus, any curling of the ears into a tube began to be considered a vice.

The changes outlined in paragraphs 1 and 2, it seems to me, deprive the piebald hound of some of the features that indicate the presence of Western hound blood and create the appearance of this hound. According to the characteristics of the ears, the piebald is very close to the Russian hound. Do we need this? I think we should return to the formulations of 1947 - 1981. The following formulation is proposed:

"Ears. Hanging, moderately thin, not long, triangular in shape, slightly rounded at the ends, fit snugly to the head, set high. A slight folding is acceptable.

Disadvantages: too big or too small, low set, slightly curled into a tube.

Defects: rolled into a tube, raised on cartilage, dressed in an elongated dog's body."

Section "Eyes"

1) The 1947 standard says: “The eyelid cut is slightly oblique”; the 1966 and 1981 standards say: “The eyelid cut is rounded or slightly oblique.” In the 1994 standard, this phrase sounds like this: “The cut of the eyelids is oval, the set is slightly oblique.”

The last phrase is unfortunate - it is unclear what kind of delivery we are talking about. Since in the first part of the sentence we are talking about centuries, the expression “posted slightly askew” should refer to centuries. In fact, this refers to the slanting of the eyes. In earlier standards, the position of the eyes was not specified, only the cut of the eyelids was specified. The fact is that the shape of the eyelids and the position of the eyes are related to each other. Here is what A.P. says about this. Mazower in his book “Hunting Dogs” (M. “Forest Industry”, p. 14): “Straight-set eyes are often round or close to it. They are usually found in dogs with a rounded, convex skull and a wide bridge of the nose. Straight-set "the eyes are located in the same plane, their corners are on the same line. Obliquely set eyes are common for dogs with a narrow and elongated skull. The outer corners of such eyes lie higher than the inner ones. Only one pair of corners (internal or external) can be connected by a straight line."

Knowing what kind of eye shape a dog has, you can, without seeing it, imagine the placement of the eyes and the nature of the transition from the skull to the muzzle, and even the type of build of the dog. Among piebald hounds, there are dogs that have both a relatively round eyelid cut and relatively straight-set eyes, and with a clearly defined oblique eyelid cut with slanted eyes. Therefore, the clause of the old standard that “the cut of the eyelids is rounded or slightly oblique” fully corresponds to the real state of affairs with the breed. Taking into account all of the above, I believe that we should either return to the formulation that existed before 1994, or construct this proposal differently. For example:

"Eyes. Medium size, dark brown or brown, slightly slanted, with an oval eyelid, dark edges." At the discretion of the commission.

2) The standard says: “Disadvantages: light, small, round eyelids, sunken eyelids with light edges, drooping eyelids.” Both light and sagging eyelids are listed as disadvantages. A representative of the RKF asked a question: what are hooded eyelids?

In the “Explanatory Dictionary of the Russian Language” (S. Ozhegov and N.Yu. Shvedova, M. “AZ”, 1996) on page 530 we read: “SUPPORT... 2. To become inflamed from phlegm, uncleanness (about the skin)” . In the “Dictionary of a Hunter-Nature Lover” (compiled by I. Kasatkin, published by JSC “Kodeks”, M. 1995) on page 103 it is written: “PROPROSSESS - pinkishness of the nose of a greyhound.” In the Explanatory Dictionary of Hunting Terms" (V.A. Pautov, M. LLC "AQUARIUM LTD" 2001) on page it says: "PURPLETURE - the pinkish color of a dog's nose, is considered a defect in the exterior, indicating outbredness."

The above examples show that the expression “ripened” means a pinkish color of the skin, by analogy with inflamed human skin. It must be said that the skin of a living creature, devoid of pigment, always has a pinkish tint, although in relation to a person we often say: “white skin.” The degree of coloring depends on the thickness of the skin and how close the capillaries come to the surface of the skin. Thus, both light (white) and pinkish (ripened) skin have the same reason - the lack of pigment in the skin. That is, the definitions “with light edges of the eyelids” and “radded eyelids” mean the same thing - that the skin of the eyelids is depigmented. Another proof that this is so is the phrase from the 1939 Russian Hound standard, which says: “EYES... sagging (with light edges of the eyelids).”

Taking into account the above, we propose the following formulation of the defects: “Disadvantages: light, small, with a round eyelid, sunken, with light edges of the eyelids (radded eyelids).”

Section "Teeth and bite"

1) The 2002 standard says “Teeth and bite. White, strong, large, well developed, close to each other. Scissor bite.” After the title of the section, I suggest entering the word “Teeth,” since otherwise it turns out that the bite is also white, strong, and large. The beginning of the phrase sounds: “Teeth and bite. Teeth are white, strong, large... Scissor bite.”

2) The RKF representative said that the requirements for deficiencies and defects of teeth and bite should be specified in the standard. Previously, recommendations for dental examination were given in general terms for all breeds. Such recommendations were issued in 1966 under the title: “Standard Requirements Common to All Breeds”, then in 1985 under the title “Standards for Hunting Dog Breeds. Introduction”. In 2005, the Bureau of the MOOiR section adopted an addition to the last document for the 112th Moscow exhibition. An addition was also adopted before the 9th All-Russian Hunting Dog Exhibition in Tambov. All these changes tighten the requirements for the dental formula. This is most likely a consequence of the influence of ornamental dog breeding, since many requirements do not have sufficient justification. I will quote from the above-mentioned book by M.B. Willis. Dog Tenetics", M. Tsentrpoligraf, 2000, p. 197:

“In each breed of dog, the dental formula is given a different meaning. Thus, incredibly strict requirements are imposed on the teeth of breeds of German origin, especially in Germany, and if two or three of them are missing, dogs are rejected, regardless of all their other advantages. Such hyperbolization can become a brake in the improvement of more important traits, especially in small or limited populations of dogs in which physical and mental superiority are highly valued.On the other hand, the attitude of some breeders of breeds of English origin who do not attach any importance to teeth is not to be welcomed... In some cases speech This is not about absolute lack of teeth, but about a tooth that has not emerged from the gums and has a normal root, which emphasizes the danger of a fanatical attitude towards complete teeth.”

In the same place on page 200 we read: “The picture that emerges when considering the structure and closure of the jaws, as well as occlusion (closing of the incisors), is as vague as the situation with the dental formula (set of teeth).”

I will also give a quote from the above-mentioned book by the famous dog handler V.G. Guseva ("Cineology" Moscow, "Aquarium", 2005, p. 98):

“In addition to overbite or underbite of a full row of incisors, sometimes there is a deviation from the norm of only one or two teeth, most often hooks or edges. The current examination rules provide for the assessment of such deviations as a defect, which is hardly justified. This, as a rule, occurs due to tilting of the teeth forward or backward as a result of untimely loss of primary teeth.Before 1950, for such deviations in the bite

Proposals for adjusting the RPG standard in connection with its adoption by the FCI and comments on them (Author V.P. Sipeikin, secretary of the RFOS hound commission)

The Russian piebald hound is very popular in our area; people go with it to hunt hares, foxes, roe deer, wolves and other animals. Dogs of this breed work well both in pairs and alone. Russian hounds are also famous for their endurance - a particularly useful quality when hunting in the vast eastern expanses.

The history of the Russian hound

Initially, Russian hounds differed from modern ones, but somewhere in the middle of the 18th century they began to be crossed with English hounds, and the resulting dogs began to be called Anglo-Russian hounds. Then this breed was crossed with French hounds, after which the name changed again.

It is interesting that at that time no one set the goal of breeding a new breed; hunters were simply trying to get a more advanced hunting dog. But in the process of crossing, Russian hounds lost one of their characteristic features - constant loud barking while chasing prey. This trait, by the way, was very much appreciated by hunters.

The breed standard was first developed and adopted in 1925, and the Russian piebald hound breed received its modern name only in 1951. It is worth noting that the breed is still not recognized by the FCI organization.

• The head is wedge-shaped, dry. The top of the skull is flat and oblong. The transition from forehead to muzzle is smooth. The muzzle is quite long, without a square cut. The nose is black and wide. The lips are dark in color, tightly fitting the jaws, there are no droops or jowls.
• The ears are hanging, not too large, rather thin, not too long, triangular in shape, set slightly below the eye line and close to the head.
• The eyes are medium-sized, dark brown, the edges of the eyelids are dark, the eyelid is slanted. A rounded eyelid is considered a disadvantage.
• Body: the length of the neck is approximately equal to the length of the head, the neck itself is dry and muscular, set at an angle of 35 degrees relative to the body; The chest is deep, wide, descending to the elbows and even lower; the withers are well developed and stand out above the line of the back; the back is straight and wide, muscular; the loin is wide, short and slightly convex, muscular;
• the croup is slightly sloping, wide and moderately long; the belly is tucked.
• Forelegs: straight, parallel and straight when viewed from the front; the forearms are oval in section, the elbows are directed strictly back; the length of the forelimbs is approximately 50% of the height of the dog at the withers; shoulder-scapular joint at an angle of 100-110 degrees; the pasterns are set almost vertically. Hind limbs: when viewed from behind - parallel and straight, from the side you can see well-defined angles of the articulations; knee joints are rounded, shins are long (moderately); hock joints are well defined. The paws are oval in shape, the toes are tightly clenched, the claws are pointed towards the ground.
• The tail is no lower than the hock joint, thick at the base and tapering towards the end. When calm, the tail is lowered; when excited, it rises above the line of the back.

Standard Russian pinto hound photo.

Russian hound color

The Russian Hound comes in saddleback, crimson and grayish and tan colors. The tan marks are yellow, whitish, and dim. Small white markings are allowed on the chest and paws. Bright red tan marks and large white markings are considered faults.

Dimensions and weight

• Height at withers: males 58-68 cm, females - 55-66 cm;
• Weight: - .

Character of the Russian pinto hound dog

Like most hunting dogs of other breeds, the Russian piebald hound has a peaceful and friendly disposition. Since the breed is highly trainable, with proper training you will get a very balanced and easily controlled dog.

Video about the Russian hound breed

First of all, those who go hunting should get a dog of this breed. After all, her best qualities are hunting ones, including a sonorous voice and the ability to run for hours after prey. However, the Russian piebald hound will also cope well with the role of an ordinary pet for the whole family.

Photos of Russian piebald hounds

The dog breed is Russian hound.

If you are looking for a dog for an apartment, then take a look, since the Russian hound is best kept in an enclosure. The coat of dogs of this breed does not require constant care; it will only be enough to occasionally comb it with a brush to remove dead hairs. Bathing should only be done when necessary. The main thing you need to do is to regularly walk the dog, and better yet, train it, since physical activity is very beneficial for hounds.

Feeding the Russian pinto hound

The “Dai Paw” website has already described in detail what can and cannot be fed to a dog, and since the diet of Russian hounds does not differ from the diet of pets of other breeds, read general articles on this topic:

• (example of diet, portions);

If you are going to feed your pet ready-made food, be sure to find out. Also, be sure to visit the “” section where we talk about the pros and cons of different foods, study their composition and share customer reviews.

Video: hunting with Russian hounds

Training a Russian hound is not difficult if you start training from an early age. Follow the link to read and watch video lessons on how to teach a puppy commands. About team training voice.

Where to buy a Russian hound puppy

Unfortunately, we were unable to find information about Russian hound dog kennels; probably none of them have a website on the Internet. Therefore, to buy a puppy of this breed, you will have to look for it on Avito (if you are in Russia) and Olkh (if you are in Ukraine). Just enter the query “buy Russian hound puppy” into a search engine.

Due to its wide distribution, the breed Russian piebald hound is well known to many amateurs, especially avid hunters. Excellent instincts, friendly character and excellent physical characteristics are just an incomplete list of her undoubted advantages. Let's take a closer look at this one.

Performance evaluation and information

According to the standard description of the breed, Russian piebald hound is a strong dog with well-developed muscles, a massive skeleton and a harmonious proportional build. Its height is:

• for a male - 58-68 cm;
• in a female - 55-65 cm.

The color is, in most cases, white with black and red spots on the head, shoulders and back of the animal. In addition, red-piebald, gray-piebald and light speckled colors are considered standard. At the same time, black spots can be of very different sizes, and on the temples there are small marks in the form of arrows.

Origin of the breed and purpose

The beginning of this breed in the middle of the 18th century was laid by the English foxhounds, whose blood gradually flowed into the Russian hounds. In those days the dog was called the Anglo-Russian piebald hound. Later, thanks to the intentions of the breeders to improve it, the French Hound also joined it.

The first standard for this breed was adopted and approved in 1925, and from that time its breeding began. The purpose of the breed is to hunt foxes, hares, wolves and other animals.

Differences from the Russian Hound

In general, dogs of both breeds are very similar both in appearance, health, and temperament. Although there is a slight difference in color. The main difference between the Russian piebald hound is that this dog is angrier when hunting. Therefore, it is better suited for hunting ungulates and predatory animals, while the Russian hound is more convenient to work with a hare, since it is lighter and more mobile.

Also, its lighter weight allows it to not knock down its paws as much when working on frozen ground. In addition, the Russian piebald hound has a more musical and powerful voice, and tolerates cold better due to its thicker undercoat. In general, representatives of both breeds are worthy of being hunting companions; all you need is good hunting and patience.

Important! Among hunters, it is customary to give Russian piebald hounds nicknames that express the character traits and temperament of the dog. Foreign names are not encouraged.

Appearance of a piebald hound

The Russian Piebald Hound is a strong, harmonious, well-proportioned dog above average height. Its medium-sized head is oblong, narrow in shape, and its muzzle has the shape of a rectangle. The animal's eyes are oval-shaped, brown or dark brown, slanted. The ears are small, drooping, triangular, lying close to the head. The animal's withers are raised above the level of the back, and the tail has the shape of a saber. The dog should have a wide chest and back, a tucked belly and straight, lean limbs.

The rather short coat (up to 5 cm) has hard guard hair and a developed undercoat. The hair on the head, neck and paws is slightly shorter than in other places. This breed is distinguished by its bright, noticeable color, which allows the hunter to clearly see it on the ground and not confuse it with a wild animal.

Character of a hunting dog

The Russian hound is good-natured, peaceful and friendly. She is very energetic, active, is a true friend to her owner and gets along well with children. Hunting with a Russian piebald hound turns into a real pleasure, since this dog is tireless, enthusiastic, has an excellent sense of smell and is perfectly trained, although it requires a certain firmness.

The animal is able to pursue its prey for a long time and patiently, and its sonorous voice will notify the owner of the victorious ending of this chase. The Russian Piebald gets along well with animals living in the same house, so it can easily be kept in a family.

Which owner is it suitable for?

It is very important for the owner of this breed to show character and not follow the animal’s lead, especially during the initial training. Like most pack animals, the Russian hound respects and listens to the “leader”; if you give in to him at least once, it will be very difficult to put the dog in his place. Therefore, it is better to have this breed for strong and determined people. In addition, like any hunting dog, the Russian piebald hound needs long and active walks, which is not suitable for physically weak and sedentary dog ​​lovers.
This breed is usually not used as a companion, since it may well snap at its owner. The best owner of this dog, of course, will be a practicing hunter.

Training and education

Raising Russian Pinto Hound puppies begins at an early age with learning basic commands and obedience training. And at about ten months of age, training for hunting begins. It is best to do this gradually so as not to injure the animal. At the same time, you should be firm and persistent so as not to let the dog loose and not let him feel your dominance. Usually, training of puppies occurs in the spring, in April and May, in the early morning, when it is easiest for an inexperienced dog to smell the scent of the animal.

Did you know? Spike collars were invented in Ancient Greece to protect dogs' necks from wolf attacks.

How to choose a puppy and its price

Since the Russian Piebald Hound is a fairly common breed, the price of its puppies is very affordable and starts at $50 for a dog without a pedigree. And the maximum price is about $500 for an animal with an excellent pedigree. When choosing a puppy, you need to pay attention to its healthy appearance and active behavior. Immediately discard puppies with a bulldog jaw, as this indicates degeneration. Also pay attention to the color of the eyes; the presence of a green tint indicates a discrepancy with the breed. In addition, there should be no pink areas on the nose; this defect is called marbling of the nose.

When choosing a dog, many look at “hunters” - it is believed that they are more attached to people. And it's true: such animals work well in a team. But sometimes it’s not easy to decide on the selection; we advise you to learn more about the representatives in five parts:,.

If possible, you should evaluate the behavior of puppies during feeding; the most persistent of them will eventually develop into strong and persistent adults.

Before you buy a Russian Pinto Hound puppy, you need to think about where he will live. It is most comfortable to keep this animal outside the city in an enclosure near the house. Of course, you can have this dog in an apartment, but keep in mind that it needs long walks and regular exercise. In addition, the presence of other animals nearby can awaken her hunting instinct and cause her to chase someone or attack another animal. By the way, this is why it is better to walk her on a leash.
Despite the presence of a thick and warm undercoat, which allows the dog to tolerate the cold well, you should prepare a warm coat for it for the winter.

Care

The Russian Piebald Hound is one of the most unpretentious dogs, which is undoubtedly an advantage when deciding to get one. She is completely unpretentious and unpretentious in everyday life. By building your relationship with an animal correctly, without allowing it to dominate, you can have a truly loyal friend.

Important! If you want your dog to remain active and happy, do not forget about long walks and regular active games.

Wool

The coat of the Russian pinto hound does not require special ongoing care. You only need to comb it with a special soft brush as necessary and comb out the fur more often during the molting period.

If you are allergic to animal fur, then it is better not to get this dog, or first consult with an allergist. This is especially true for placing an animal in a small area.

Ears, eyes, teeth, claws

The Russian Pinto Hound's ears need to be periodically cleaned and its eyes wiped to avoid the development of infection.

You can train your teeth to brush them or give them something hard to chew on.

If nail trimming is necessary, a nail clipper is used, although usually the dog grinds down its own nails during active walks.

The dog is quite clean and does not require frequent bathing, only when necessary. Most often this happens after a hunt. After a walk in rainy weather, you just need to wipe her paws with a damp towel.

Did you know? In tsarist times, a good hound dog was worth more than one serf.

Hunting and walking

Due to its origin, the dog especially needs long walks and active physical activity. At the same time, you should not forget to use a leash, since the hunter’s instinct may awaken in the dog. The Russian piebald hound is a classic hunting dog and hunting with it will be a real adventure. The dogs work both in pairs and alone; they go with them to hunt roe deer, hares, foxes and other animals.

During the hunt, this breed shows amazing persistence and endurance, a willingness to pursue its prey for hours and notify its owner in a loud voice about the result of the hunt.

Nutrition

The animal's daily diet should be divided into 2-4 meals, depending on its preference. Like any hunting dog, the Russian piebald hound definitely needs fresh meat. Also, do not forget about cereals, vegetables and dairy products. Absolutely prohibited for use:

• salt, vinegar, spices;
• smoked products;
• fatty pork meat.

Health and characteristic diseases

The Russian piebald hound has good health, endurance and excellent immunity. With proper maintenance and a balanced diet, no problems with the health of the animal should arise.

However, you need to know what diseases this breed still has:

• hip dysplasia - a congenital joint problem in some puppies;
• myositis - muscle inflammation accompanied by swelling and lameness;
• conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eyes, which without the help of a veterinarian can become chronic.

Now you are well acquainted with the Russian Piebald Hound breed, its history, standards, character and care characteristics, and you can rest assured that by purchasing a puppy of this breed, you will receive both a skilled hunter and a faithful, devoted friend.

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The Piebald Hound is a unique breed of dog that is distinguished by its sharp intelligence, easy trainability, and excellent working skills. Thus, animals of this species rightfully occupy one of the leading places among hunting dogs. It is also very important that these dogs are excellent for hunting, just as for ordinary living on a country estate.

Regarding the original origin of the piebald, it is worth noting that these dogs were originally bred in England. This variety was first introduced into Russia in the eighteenth century. It was during that period of time when hunting was considered one of the most basic entertainments of the elite. The cost of these excellent hunters was often distinguished by a certain swampiness.

Thus, more and more experiments were carried out in order to breed a universal hound dog specifically for hunting purposes. It was here that the opportunity arose to cross with them the piebald, which had already been brought from Foggy Albion at that time. Thus, a new variety appeared, which began to gain more and more relevance among the Russian nobility.

Also, the Russian piebald hound description of the breed, as well as its historical origin, provides that other breeds were also involved in the process of breeding the species. Consequently, the “universal dog” became a collection of all varieties that had certain characteristics and positive qualities. It was not at all difficult to raise and train such an intelligent individual, which is why she enjoyed such great popularity.

The original standard for the species was recorded in 1925. But, during the Civil War, almost all individuals were destroyed, which significantly affected the number of piebalds.

Since 1951, the hound standard has been improved and, as a result of the careful work of dog handlers, two main varieties of this breed have been developed: black-piebald and nightingale-piebald.

Variety standard

The Russian hound dog has a fairly well-built small body, strong limbs and very developed muscles.

Thus, it is worth highlighting the most basic external characteristics of the variety, which are provided for by the breed standard:

• The height of the individual is not less than fifty-five centimeters, but not more than sixty-seven. As for the weight indicators, they are not at all established, but in most cases the dog’s weight does not exceed thirty kilograms.
• The head formation is distinguished by a certain massiveness, dryness and strength, and also has a wedge-shaped shape. The lower jaw is shaped like a circle.
• The teeth are quite powerful, there is absolutely no gap between the rows.
• The nose is black, the visual organs are quite large and have a definite oval shape.
• The ears are medium-sized, slightly pointed, but the ends are rounded.
• The size of the body is not large, but it is massive, strong and muscular.
• As for the paws, the hound has fairly strong and pronounced limbs, which make up almost half the height of the entire dog.
• The pet's tail is quite pointed and saber-shaped.

If we consider the main disadvantages of the species, the breed also has quite a few of them, the most important of which are the following:

• Paws that are not long enough.
• The skin has folded formations.
• The ears tend to roll up into a tube.
• The neck is quite low and has a characteristic elongated shape.
• The chest is quite narrowed, and the back section has a hump.
• The croup is quite narrowed and slightly sloping.

Thus, if you like a puppy of this breed, then before purchasing you need to pay attention to the presence of these rather negative characteristics.

Basic colors and characteristics of the coat

If we talk about fur, the basic description is that it is quite short and relatively evenly distributed throughout the body. However, the length of the fur on the hips is longer, while on the head it is shorter. As for such a formation as the undercoat, it is not very long and thick, but is developed very well, and is presented in the form of a certain felt.

As for the main color, the Russian dog provides the following:

• gray pinto;
• crimson pinto;
• black and piebald.

Thus, the main color of the animal has characteristic inclusions in the form of spots of the presented colors. But, Large white spots are completely unacceptable, as are bright red markings.

Character traits

The pet's intelligence is absolutely beyond any doubt. This is due to the fact that a four-legged hunter can find a way out of any situation. As for other main characteristics, we can highlight the following:

• excellent sense of smell;
• activity;
• pronounced ringing voice;
• good character;
• the ability to quickly take a trace.

As for qualities such as rancor, it should be noted that they are completely absent from representatives of this variety. This allows not only the quality of the pet, but also to ensure its peaceful cohabitation with other pets or family members.

If we talk about such qualities as security skills and habits, then they are completely uncharacteristic of these dogs, therefore, if someone encroaches on the territory or home, this may not cause any reaction from the pet at all and go unpunished. This is due to the fact that hunting and chasing are the main purpose of the species.

If we talk about the relationship between the owner and the pet, then they can be called quite warm and friendly, but not companionable. This is due to the fact that hunting is the main purpose of the dog, without which he can simply become sad and nothing will make him happy, even a friendly owner.

Therefore, it is very important to provide the pet with normal physical activity, which can make him break away from thoughts and melancholy, and while running, the dog may not even pay attention to its owner. Thus, such a process as scolding can be carried out by another person without any problems; this is not categorical for the dog.

If the pet lives in a house where there are small children, then they will find a common language with each other. But it is worth remembering that small rodents should not live in the same room as a piebald, since these babies quite often become objects of hunting, which the dog perceives as game.

Basics of the training process

The basic upbringing of a piebald requires that the person involved in this process must have a strong character and strong leadership qualities. This is due to the fact that the pet must initially understand that the owner is dominant and must be obeyed. If this is not shown at the very beginning, then the pet may stop obeying and do everything as it sees fit.

Thus, if you do not have sufficient skills, then it is better to seek help from professional dog handlers who will do everything in the best possible way and you will end up with not only an obedient, but also a sufficiently trained animal.

Features of proper maintenance and care

If we consider the basic living conditions of a piebald, it is better to settle it on a private estate. However, this type of dog needs not only a loose enclosure, but also a fairly warm booth in the winter season. If the winter is very cold, then it is better to place the pet in the house.

It is very important to consider that constant physical activity is probably one of the most basic conditions for the proper upbringing of pinto, this is especially true for those individuals who live in apartment conditions. Hence, active walks should be a constant part of your pet’s daily life.

It is also interesting that the pet should be walked exclusively on. This is due to the fact that, due to its pronounced hunting qualities, the dog can attack smaller breeds, as it will simply perceive them as game.

If you want your pet to always have a well-groomed appearance, then it is imperative to comb it with a hard special brush. As for, it is produced exclusively as the pet’s fur gets dirty. This is due to the fact that the dog’s coat has a very thick fatty coating, which prevents it from becoming dirty.

One of the most common diseases of this breed is the inflammatory process of the visual organs. Consequently, the eyes need to be constantly wiped with a cotton swab and clean boiled water.

As for the type of food, your pet can be fed with both dry food and. However, it is very important to note here that the type of food must be either one or the other, since both varieties are completely incompatible.

Thus, it should also be noted that feeding the pet from the owner’s table is strictly prohibited, since spices or very spicy foods can harm the animal’s gastrointestinal tract.

Main diseases of piebalds

As for the life expectancy of hounds, this figure for the most part is about twelve years, but with proper maintenance and proper feeding this figure can increase significantly.

The main common diseases are as follows:

• joint pathology in the form of a certain;
• problems with the spine;
• infectious inflammatory processes of the visual organs;
• pathologies of the muscular system.

How to choose the right puppy

If you need a puppy to keep at home, then there is no need to worry at all and you can purchase a dog without recommendations. But, if you need a serious hunter, then you need to carefully study the certificates of the previous several generations of hounds. However, such certificates can be issued exclusively by serious nurseries, therefore, the cost of such a puppy will be appropriate.

If we consider the pet’s size indicators, this does not provide any information at all. But what you really need to pay attention to is the baby’s activity; this is precisely the main criterion for choosing a real hunter.

Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that the piebald is truly a valuable hunter who will become the best assistant in the process of catching game.