Continental Toy-Spaniel is a rare dwarf rock, which has an original decorative appearance and a good character. The second name is papillon or pallen - applies depending on the ears of the dog. Breed standards are designed for both varieties and allow you to easily determine how the type of animal belongs to.
The description of the dwarf spaniel always begins with the indication of its size and weight. But for amateur breeders, external appeal, obedience and ease of nature of this companion dog has much more important. The characteristic and advice on the content will be interesting to those who only plan to purchase this dog.
History of origin
Decorative breed of dogs Continental Toy-Spaniel appeared in the Middle Ages, when fashion on dwarf pets penetrated European castles and palaces. Documentary evidence of its existence is known since the XIII century. Especially often depicted continental rebounds on their canvases of the Renaissance Epoch.
Papilians possessing original standing ears, shielded like butterfly wings, looks more like modern to-terriers. Falen with hanging ears have similarities with other breeds of spaniels. However, in addition to the shape of the ears, there are no differences. They are miniature and comfortable in content.
There is no consensus regarding the initial historical origin of continental-spaniel. There are opinions that the roots of the breed lead to the territory of Belgium or France. But the relationship with German dwarf spitches do not deny all the kennels - it was from them that the dog received its bright appearance and a characteristic edge on the ears, neck, paws, tail. As another ancestor, the spaniel is mentioned by the Espanyol-Nan breed, popular among the Belgian aristocracy.
Centes continental tool in the most comfortable conditions and were lovers of monarchs throughout Europe. But by the XIX century their popularity went to the decline. New bourgeois flows did not welcome the spread of luxury attributes to which dwarf dogs were attributed. However, the faithful fans of Falen and Papillon existed at all times. It is thanks to these enthusiasts of the breed preserved to this day.
Description
The standard of breed Continental Toy-Spaniel carefully describes all its characteristics. Dwarf animals are compact, strong, but at the same time elegant physique. Miniature pets grow up to 28 cm and gain body weight from 2.5 to 5 kg. The life expectancy of continental-spaniel is up to 14 years.
According to the current breed standard, dogs must have the following characteristics:
- Long thick wool with a characteristic shine, without underlying, with curl;
- Color - spotted, necessarily on a white background, shape and color of the markings are not regulated, the white-white rocker is desirable on the forehead;
- Thin limbs with footsteps on the hare type, rigid paw pads;
- Highly planted, well-dropped tail , dropping onto the back, when the animal experiences revitalization;
- frame Compact, the loin is a bit convex, the groin is slightly tightened;
- Wide, clearly defined breasts deployed forward;
- widespread ears , thin, outside and inside with long soft wool;
- eyes low planted, almost in the area of bridges, almond-shaped, rather large, dark karelo color;
- lips brightly pigmented, dry, tightly adjacent;
- teeth White, on strong jaws, closed in a scissor bite;
- scull slightly rounded, with a clear stop and median furrows, pointed muzzle;
- Nose lobe black color.
Tribal marriage includes continental spaniels that have obvious defects of appearance. These include non-jaws, vices of behavior - cowardice, aggressiveness. Unwanted is a flat skull, too small or overly convex eyeballs. It is considered a marriage brown or depigmented nose dump, distorted nose, presence on the centuries of pink drive.
In its temperament, the continental to-spaniel refers to balanced, calm dogs that can be affectionate with the owner and incredulous to unauthorized people. An animal has a cheerful, playful temper, loves entertainment and active pastime, gets laid with children. It can be purchased as a companion and get a devotee for many years.
In the absence of due attention to them, Falen and Papilians are rather jealous - You can compensate for this moment by taking two puppies at once, which will ascend to leisure each other in the absence of the owner.
Feeding
Continental co-spaniels, like other kindred breeds, are prone to overeating, easily gaining fat weight. But if for a puppy a light bulk of the body is allowed, she spoils an adult dog. That is why, on the achievement of the semi-annual age, animals are transferred to a full-fledged adult diet to receive 2-3 times a day.
The feeding schedule should be clearly installed, the nutrition hours need to be distinguished over time for walking in such a way that the food will have time to be learned.
In a puppy diet, high-energy food is usually included - natural meat and liver, carefully chopped into small pieces. Also, the diet includes vegetables - boiled and fresh, fermented acidic products. About 30% in nutrition occupy cereal, dairy or cooked on meat broth. With natural feeding, additional vitamin and mineral additives should be administered, allowing the power to enrich the nutrition.
The optimal solution for adult continental-spaniel is obtaining twice a day of finished feed for small dogs. It is permissible to use premium and super-premium products only, as well as the category of the holistic.
It should not be given to adult animals puppies or cheap economy-class rations, they will not be beneficial to the animal.
Standard Power Supply Adult Dog - 200-300 g per day , You can dilute ready-made boujonds for better assimilation.
Under the prohibition for continental spaniels a number of products:
- nuts and legumes that can lead to obesity;
- smoked;
- rich in carbohydrate vegetables and fruits (potatoes, grapes, melon);
- Sweet and flour treats;
- fried foods;
- raw or boiled bones;
- Part of the products of animal origin - pork, butter, fatty milk.
Care
Due to the fact that the continental to-spaniel has compact sizes, its content does not cause the owner's hassle. The dog is enough space and in the urban small apartment, and in a country house. But the absence of the undercoat requires the acquisition for them with warm winter beeps or a jumpsuit, in addition, the bed in the house should also be placed away from drafts . In the summer, animals can get a sunshine with a long stay in the sun - in a nooning heat better walk in the shade.
Neat from nature Continental Toy-Spaniel usually does not seek to conquer thickets of bushes or take mud baths - During walks, the animal remains clean . But the care of their wool still takes a lot of time. Animals need daily careful combing, allowing to avoid the formation of chatins. Periodically dogs are cut, wash, ensuring the maintenance of their hygiene at a high level. Processing from parasites is necessarily carried out, measures are taken prevention of infection with flea and ticks.
Continental rebounds have a fairly vulnerable dental unit, they easily formed a dental stone that needs to be regularly removed. At home, cleaning is carried out several times, using a special veterinary paste. Periodically, it is also necessary to visit the office of the dentist - for inspection and professional removal of plaque and stone.
Own sinks and Falenov, and Papillons need to carefully examine, clean from contamination, highlighted sulfur. Any change in the nature of the plaque, the concern of the dog, the thickening of the ear shells is a reason to appeal to the veterinary doctor.
Claws trimmed at least 1 time in 2-3 weeks.
As for the walking, animals require the satisfaction of their physical activity - at least 1-3 hours a day, continental to-spaniel should be carried out in motion, outdoors. In winter, two-time walks are saved, but become shorter.
Education and training
Despite its delicacy and contact, the continental reanieles are distinguished by enviable stubbornness when it comes to learning. However, if you turn the school to the game, Falen or Papillion will be happy to support it and easily lit the necessary skills.
High intelligence (according to some estimates, dogs occupy 8 place among all breeds in terms of the level of intelligence) gives them the opportunity to master a variety of tricks.
Training usually begins at 3-4 months. By this time, the puppy must already learn his nickname, know where his toilet is located, place. Continental co-spaniels are fairly easily taught to the tray and comply with cleanliness in the house. It is very convenient if the owner spends all day at work, and the animal remains alone.
Studying the basic set of commands - "To me", "you can not", "Fu", "voice", "sit", "lie" - is carried out in stages, with the repetition of already learned skills . You can use delicacy to secure the desired skill. During the train, you should not raise the voice, to show aggression, but also allow the pet to stubborn - a bad move. It is better to find a compromise, for a while to change the activity, and then again return to the development of a complex team.
It is worth noting that Dogs of this breed easily cope with the study of much more complex tricks. For example, they keep the balance well on the hind legs, they are able to rotate around themselves, demonstrate other unusual skills, and even participate in Agility.
About the peculiarities of continental to-spaniel see below.