In the entire history of mankind, attempts to create a hybrid of a wolf and a dog occurred repeatedly. It would seem that these animals have a lot in common, and the result should be crowned with success. In fact, to get offspring, corresponding to the expectations of breeders, was not easy. Scientists are recognized only two breeds received from crossing these two animals, and one of them got the name of the Sarlosovsky Wolf Dogs. About her and will be discussed in this article.
Breed origin
In 1925, a Dutch scientist L. Sarlos was able to get a good offspring from the female of the Wolf and Psa. The father of the kids was the representative of the breed German Shepherd. Moreover, their mother grew all their lives among people, puppy genes took their own: they were aggressive and uncleon, could not adapt to life in captivity.
The breeder did not give up and continued to conduct experiments, take the strongest and viable puppies from the plates every time. After the death of Sarlos, his family continued its selection work, as a result of which the breed of dogs were obtained, which experts officially recognized. In 1962, she fell into the register of the International Cynological Association. Today, the population of Sarlosovskaya wolf dog has increased, but the breed is still considered rare.
In addition, such pets are not suitable for everyone, since they are inherent in certain features that we will talk about.
Description
At the end of the last century, the Sarlos dog breed was adopted. Its growth is quite large, in the withers it reaches 70 centimeters in males, and 65 cm - in females, but the standard indicators are exceeded. The weight of animals oscillates in the area of 40 kg (in females - 32-36, in males - 36-48). The muzzle is elongated. The dog carries the tail straight or slightly curved, in the form of a saber.
Representatives of this unusual breed are somewhat different from their fellow. Sarlos are very attentive, and literally scan the views of the strangers falling in the field of their vision. Sometimes, being among other dogs, they want to join their flock. Freedom-loving, proud and stubborn, they are not very willing to execute teams, but in general the breed is leaving for training.
Psa Morda reminds wolping due to the specific outlines and the position of the eyes that have yellow and almond shape. Its main feature is a strip that stretches towards the chests. The housing looks somewhat elongated, from the bottom it is supported. The sturdy neck gently goes into the back, on her back it is fashionable to see the semblance of a collar, which is particularly clearly in the cold season.
All four limbs have a developed musculature, which allows the dog to easily and rapidly move even in the snow - in this, it is compared with the wolf. She can run tricks long and tirelessly, overcoming long distances without stopping on vacation.
In the summer, Sarlos dog fur has a different structure. So, in the warm season in it prevailing the oave hair, and during the cold season it complements the warm undercoat. In general, the color of the dogs of this breed is almost the same, according to the type of wolf. However, it has shades from light to the dark, sometimes the color scheme includes brown and cream color. Accordingly, the color will differ in the eye stroke - from black to brown.
Purpose
With a wide distribution, this rare half-day breed was obtained only in the homeland in the Netherlands. Why are there so few people in our country who are solved to have a dog-wolf house? Perhaps the reason lies in a banal concern - suddenly the animal will awaken the instincts of ancestors, and it will detect anything worth-minded.
Nevertheless, gradually interest in these dogs begins to increase.
In the homeland, Sarlosovskaya wolf dog is popular and love. She gained prestige and as a guide, and as a rescuer. Its sensitivity and ability to feel the condition of a person make it a reliable four-legged friend. It is not scary to be terribly on an unfamiliar street, because thanks to the excellent orientation on the ground, it will bring out its owner from any place and help him get home.
Protection is the purpose of many dogs, did not exception and Sarlosovskaya Wolf. She fade the territory entrusted to it well, and also can protect their owner from encroachments. But no matter how this dog is smart and diversified, Her wolf instincts interfere with it to perform some types of work, so Sarlossa can not be called a universal service dog.
Advantages and disadvantages
The beauty of representatives of this breed has conquered many people. Wolf becomes independent, piercing attentive look of the forest beast - all this in the aggregate produces a powerful impression. Also fascinates the gait of this dog, because She is also moving like a wolf. Many want to get such a dog because of his unusual and brutality, because such a purchase is capable of effectively adding a solid person.
However, with all the advantages, the kennels insist on the fact that this animal is not for everyone. Before looking for a suitable nursery specializing in this breed, you need to truly carefully examine all the features of the Sarlosovsky Wolf Dog and understand its essence. It is possible to raise it only if there is experience in dog breeding - This dog is extremely recommended for beginners.
And, like any uneasy in circulation of the breed, it requires a huge patience from the owner and a large number of free time for education and training.
Character features
Thanks to natural independence, these dogs are able to make independent and correct decisions, without waiting for the team of their owner. In an unfamiliar atmosphere, the Sarlossians can easily find a safe way. They are able to help in a difficult situation, so Of these, good rescuers are obtained, as well as advantages for people with disabilities.
With all its limitless devotion, they are not in a hurry to show their emotions, so the puppy delight from them does not have to do. Usually they do not scream and do not jump, even having met their owner after long-term separation But many such behavior suits this behavior, as it is possible to behave with dignity well to become this breed.
Do not be afraid of her "wild" origin - The literature does not meet registered cases of unprepacent attacks by Sarlosovskaya wolf on people. That is, she never manifests aggression to man just because he did not like or scared his unbalanced behavior. If someone this ps did not like, he just tries to stay away from him and be alert.
It is curious that the first hybrids possessed a less developed intelligence than the next. This is explained by the fact that during the selection to the breed there were more genes of sheepdowed, and the dogs themselves selected for breeding work were the best.
Like a hunter, the dog uses the scent, and acute vision. It is adapted to work in a flock. This animal can bark, like other dogs, but most often makes typical for wolves.
Containing rules
Sarlosovskaya wolf dog, like no other breed, needs good loads. It will be quite uncomfortable to live in the apartment, since it strongly limits its space. The optimal conditions for the content for the PSA will be a house or an aviary in a large local area. It does not proceed sometimes to launch a four-legged friend to the house, but he should know that the main place of residence is beyond. Sarlos dog sit on the chain for the dog is a serious test, which is not surprising, given her wild origin.
With the constraint of its movements, it begins to literally go crazy, behave inadequately and constantly swell.
Whatever spacious aviary for your tailed friend you have built, he still needs frequent walks. The dogs live very well in the company of themselves similar individuals - this allows them to constantly communicate with other members of the "flocks", harmoniously develop and socialize. They are standing since childhood to take into places where life boils so that you get the skills of life in society as quickly as possible.
In the absence of interaction with the outside world, they can start digging. Usually in transport, these dogs do not like to ride, and feel extremely uncomfortable in it, sometimes for transportation they have to immerse them in light anesthesia.
The marriage period of this breed also has its own characteristics. Thus, the female of Sarlosovskaya wolf can fall only once a year, and the males during the riot of hormones cannot sit on the site and rush to the will in all possible ways: the land is burned under the fence, jump over high fences. Their freedom-loving knob is fully manifested, so it is simply impossible to interfere with the PSU intend to find a female.
It is interesting that they like not all females like them, and which one of them will be like a "fiance", impossible to guess.
What to feed?
As for taste preferences, this dog is not particularly picky. A pet eats any dog food, and the owner's task consists only that in the diet of his pet there was enough protein food. Meat can be diverse and not the dietary. Note that For puppies you need to boil a bit - only with age they appear enough opportunities to digest the raw product. . Porridge in the form of buckwheat, oatmeal or rice is not only reduced by the diet, but they will give a cops the necessary supply of proteins.
As with most dogs, the Sarlos are very useful to eat vegetables and fermented milk products, but it takes only a small part of the daily menu, and they love it less. The periodic consumption of fish is not excluded. Do not forget to fill fresh water in a timely manner in a bowl of your pet, especially in the summer season.
By the way, it should stand at the level of his chest, and not on the floor itself.
How to care?
Twice a year of the dog of this breed linen. To facilitate this process for your favorite and secure the house from pollution with wool, make a dog daily. Such periods do not last long, and at their end you can again make this procedure once a week or less. Linka is a natural process for most animals, including for the wolf dog.
It allows it to prepare for the new season and meet it in a suitable "fur coat."
Otherwise, hygiene rules are similar to those that are presented to the content of other dogs. You can even say that they are more modest than for many other breeds. It is necessary to clean your eyes and ears only in the presence of pollution. In winter, the dog should not be washed at all, because her warm down will slowly dry, and hence it risks a special substance to be formed on the surface of the skin, allowing the dog easier to carry low temperatures.
Remember both regular processing from parasites that you need to do in the winter season.
Education and training
A feature of this breed is that it is better to raise collectively with other individuals, that is, "in a flock". However, the dog should also accept the fact that sometimes there will be one. During training, the animal is likely to show character, but it is impossible to break his will with physical punishments. It is better not to play with the instincts of PSA, and fear is not the best tool for training. It is necessary to act according to the instructions of the specialists, showing its authority without manual application.
Then you can educate a decent and clever dog that will serve you faithfully, while sincerely love and respect your owner.
Perfectly, Training should be interesting After all, the empty repetition of the teams will quickly get tired of your ps, and it will lose attention. As in any training, tasks must be regular, and let their results will not be visible immediately, the systematic and properly organized work will certainly lead you to the target.
Health
Thanks to wolf immunity and health, representatives of this rare breed rarely suffer from ailments, And their life expectancy is quite large, and ranges from 15 to 20 years. There are no specific diseases in the genotype of these dogs. In the event of alert, be careful with antibiotics, which sometimes give out dogs. The use of drugs without control by the doctor can harm the animal, the same applies to other medicines. Vaccinations for Sarlosovskaya Wolf are as important as for other dogs, therefore Do not neglect vaccination.
Cost of Puhnkov
If the above-described nuances of the character and content of this dog do not confuse you, and you have sufficient experience of communicating with dogs, preferably service breeds, then this dog will become the most worthwhile acquisition. As a rule, the puppies are puppies from 700 to 1500 euros. Contact serious breeders who do not deceive you and will not sell a dog, only like a Sarlossa. As we have noted, in Russia, it is not so easy to find these animals.
Sarlosovskaya Wolf Dog will be not suitable for all if only because its content requires special conditions. You should only choose this breed to those who can offer her accommodation in a spacious aviary at a private house, as well as those who have the experience of keeping a service dog and will raise her with all patience. The dedication of these animals makes of them the best friends who are modest in the manifestation of emotions, but are always ready to come to the aid to their owner.
About the features of the breed, see below.