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Origin of the breed

This cute breed was developed by breeder and breeder Nina Nasibova. The work began back in 1997. Long-known breeds took part in the formation of the breed: toy poodles, Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas and Russian colored lapdogs. Today, unique dogs are presented in a wide range of colors, while the formation of the breed continues.

Breed care

As for caring for the St. Petersburg orchid, you don’t need to do anything supernatural. But no one canceled hygiene procedures. It is advisable to immediately accustom the dog to them:

grooming (at least 3 times every six months);
daily combing;
bathing (2-3 times a month);
cleaning teeth, ears, paraanal glands;
rubbing the eyes.

A haircut

In order for the dog to always attract attention and please the eye, it is necessary to monitor the condition of its fur - cut it and bathe it on time. Note! A special, one might say, signature haircut has been developed for the St. Petersburg orchid

The fur is trimmed along the body, neck, paws, between the toes, and tail. The bangs on the forehead, beard, mustache, and ears with fluffy and long hair remain uncut. The hair on the legs is trimmed

Note! A special, one might say, signature haircut has been developed for the St. Petersburg orchid. The hair is trimmed along the body, neck, paws, between the toes, and tail.

The bangs on the forehead, beard, mustache, and ears with fluffy and long hair remain uncut. The hair on the legs is trimmed.

Signature orchid haircut

Bathing

You can bathe your dog once every 8-10 days or when dirty. You should use a special shampoo for animals. After washing, you need to dry your dog with a towel and dry it with a hairdryer, then comb it. If you cannot wash your pet with water, you can use dry shampoo.

Important! It is not recommended to comb dirty or wet fur. This can lead to brittle hair, and the animal will look unkempt.

Breed standard

The St. Petersburg Orchid is a miniature dog weighing up to 4 kg and up to 30 cm tall with pronounced sexual dimorphism. Females look smaller than their male counterparts.

The pet has long shiny hair, sometimes slightly curly. There is also a subspecies of the Neva Orchid, it belongs to the short-haired type.

Dogs of the Petersburg Orchid breed have a small muzzle 1/3 of the entire head with a protruding forehead. The nose is black or matching the color, sometimes a “mask” is noticeable on the muzzle, the dog has a lively, intelligent look with wide-set eyes and sharp teeth with a regular bite. The ears hang down like a spaniel's.

A small head is set on an elongated neck. Medium bone structure and a lean, sinewy body are not predisposed to activity and heavy physical exertion.

The breed comes in several colors, but there are no white orchids:

beige, red and cognac;
red and thick chocolate;
black and two-tone.

The coat of the St. Petersburg Orchid breed is quite hard, shiny, and does not shed; when walking in winter, an undercoat appears.

The dogs are active and friendly, well socialized and quickly learn “manners.” They show expressed concern for their offspring and trust in people.

Description of the breed

This is a small dog with a slightly elongated body.

It is distinguished by a straight, wide back, the stomach is slightly tucked, the chest is oval in shape, set deep.
The eyes are small and dark in color.
The paws are oval, the claws are black or match the color.
The ears are medium in size, the tips are rounded and set quite high.
The neck is elongated and slightly curved.
The tail is set below the line of the back.
Wool of medium density. Comes in any color except white.
The head is of medium size. The muzzle is pointed and occupies a third of the size of the head. The transition from the frontal part to the muzzle is well defined, but there is no sharp bend.
The nose is of medium size. The jaw is formed by small but sharp teeth. The bite is scissor-shaped.

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Health Features of the St. Petersburg Orchid

Since the breed is young, it is too early to talk about typical diseases. Breeders carefully monitor the purity of the gene pool of the tribe and provide good care so that the dogs feel good.

The small dog has a fragile skeleton, so it is necessary to monitor the health of the pet’s bones and teeth. Regular dental examinations and tartar removal are recommended. When interacting with a dog of the St. Petersburg Orchid breed, you need to be careful, do not throw the puppy off your hands, touch it carefully, especially with young individuals. These dogs are difficult to accustom to a “sporty” lifestyle.

Orchids are fed dry factory mixtures with a mineral composition. Feeding the baby from the table is prohibited, since the digestive system of artificially bred dogs cannot cope with complex food.

However, when training, it is allowed to use tasty rewards in the form of chicken and pieces of vegetables. It is permissible to add boiled vegetables to the diet in an amount of up to 10-15% of the daily food intake.

When walking outdoors, the dog must be protected from ticks with specialized drops, and also dressed warmly. The young breed has a “domestic” type of immunity, so in winter the pet can easily catch a cold.

Character traits

You should not think that decorative dog breeds are stupid - this statement is false. The St. Petersburg orchid is distinguished by its intelligence and intelligence, which is why it has such a meaningful look. These dogs love their owner, react sharply to his mood and are not intrusive.

The breed is perfect for those who want an affectionate, gentle pet. Animals are not lacking in friendliness, they do not show aggression even towards strangers, and are not jealous. The dog greets every guest at the door with great joy.

A dog can make friends with any other pet, be it a cat or a parrot. She will not take away the palm and will humbly accept the allotted place. The good thing about this breed is that it naturally has a developed desire for new acquaintances.

There is no need to blush while walking for a St. Petersburg orchid; the animal is curious, but moderate in its impulses.

If the opportunity arises, the dog will stay next to the owner 24 hours a day, but it cannot always be seen, since it will not get in the way. She knows how to sense the mood and keep her distance. The animal has an aristocratic character, so it does not fuss in vain.

The pet will be infinitely happy if everyone around him pays attention. Having felt love, he will respond in kind, only threefold.

These animals have a loving heart, so people with the same character are advised to have them.

If a dog is unloved in the house where it lives, then most likely the animal will become depressed and begin to get sick. The owner should always have time to pet the dog and play with him. These pets cannot live with a feeling of abandonment and loneliness. But sometimes they also like to be alone, so they go to a quiet corner. At such moments, you need to let the dog rest.

Character of the breed

In character, the St. Petersburg orchid is as charming as it is in appearance. These small animals are distinguished by their developed intelligence and well understand the emotional states of their owners. The dog is perky and playful, loves to meet people at the door, takes an active part in the life of the family, and offers to play. At the same time, he does not feel sad when alone, he is completely unobtrusive and calm.

How much does it cost and how to choose a puppy

The cost of a dog depends on compliance with the standards of this breed. The price can be from 30 thousand rubles. for a boy, from 50 thousand rubles* for a girl. The figure for some individuals reaches 150 thousand rubles.

When purchasing a baby, you need to pay attention to the presence of the appropriate mark on the puppy. After 2 months of age, documents are drawn up for the dog. When purchasing a four-legged friend from a nursery, you are given a contract and an animal passport, which is a guarantee of the authenticity and quality of the individual.

Important ! You can buy a purebred St. Petersburg Orchid puppy only in the club of the same name.

Features of care

To keep your puppy neat and well-groomed, it is enough to follow a few basic procedures that do not require much effort.

The dog needs to be bathed once every 10 days and brushed periodically. St. Petersburg orchids do not shed seasonally, so they will not litter the house with wool and they will not have to be combed out of the undercoat by summer. The breed's fur grows 1 cm per month, so it needs a haircut once every couple of months.

In specialized salons you can create a fashionable, characteristic style - cut the dog’s neck, leaving the hair on the sides and legs in the style of English breeds.

Every day, the dog needs to wash its eyes with plain clean water or care lotion, and regularly clean its ears with cotton wool. Orchids' teeth are brushed once a week, and their claws are filed according to the degree of growth.

It is also necessary to clean the anal glands every few months. To do this, you will need to clean the area under the tail, squeeze out the secretion from the paired sacs and treat the area with a manganese solution.

Usually these dogs are not trained, but you can teach the puppy several commands. The dog is easily toilet trained and, due to its miniature size, can relieve itself at home without going out for a walk. To do this, it is recommended to use trays or special napkins.

At the same time, your pet still needs walks in the fresh air. In the cold season, the dog needs to be dressed for this. To stay outside, you will need a loose collar and a roller leash.

Breed characteristics and character traits

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St. Petersburg orchids are characterized by a number of qualities. Pets are smart, friendly, flexible, and non-aggressive. But the same is expected from their owners. They love to be the center of attention, but at the same time try not to get in the way. They will not survive dislike for themselves, they will simply withdraw and become despondent. They cannot stand being alone for long periods of time.

Important! Dogs are very trusting. It costs them nothing to calmly go into the arms of a stranger

In general, they welcome any guest, even strangers.

picture 3 The dog is very trusting - he will fall into any unfamiliar hands

The animals are active and mobile, but at the same time they can easily sit in the arms of the owner for a long time. They get along with children and take part in games. They also do not conflict with other pets and will not try to dominate.

Many owners treat them as an anti-stress toy; it is noted that after communicating and playing with the St. Petersburg residents, the bad mood disappears.

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Education and training

The St. Petersburg Orchid is a smart and quick-witted dog. She is easy to train.

For these miniature dogs, the most important part of training is toilet training. This process begins when the puppy is kept with its mother. Already from the age of three weeks, as soon as the offspring takes their first steps from their mother, they begin to learn to go to the toilet on a napkin. When a little orchid gets to a new home with a new owner, everything is unusual and scary for her.

Puppies begin to be toilet trained at three weeks of age.

Toilet training algorithm:

Until the puppy has adapted, movement around the apartment should be limited to one room without carpet.
Next to the bed you need to put food and water and a familiar napkin nearby, which the breeder should give you when buying a dog: a familiar smell will quickly help the puppy decide on the correct behavior.
When the dog goes to the napkin, it must be praised and rewarded with a small piece of treat (cheese, boiled chicken or beef tripe). If the very first time the puppy did not go to the intended place, just move the napkin there.
If your pet makes puddles in the wrong place, you need to punish him, but under no circumstances hit him. For a dog, punishment is when they take it by the withers and poke its nose into a puddle. After this action, under no circumstances should you place your pet on a toilet napkin. The dog will perceive this as a ban on using this item.
After a period of adaptation and obtaining the desired result, every day, little by little, move the toilet napkin to the place where you planned, or place it in the tray.

This type of training is one of the simplest and works well even for inexperienced dog breeders.

If you wish, you can teach your pet commands: sit, come to me, fu, voice. But, usually, miniature dogs are not taught this.