To date, there are about 500 varieties of dogs. For maintenance in apartments, owners prefer smooth-haired breeds most often, since they require minimal care for the wool and significantly less fade.
Attention lovers pets are smooth-haired breeds of dogs - 10 representatives of different sizes.
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Dogo argentino
The Argentinean dog is the first and only breed of dogs bred in Argentina. Smooth-haired, snow-white pet has a brave and peace-loving character. This dog was bred specifically for hunting large game. A well-built, muscular athlete possesses incredible stamina, which is very important for hunting breeds. The Argentinean dog is suitable for experienced owners who are ready to do their best to bring up the pet. The breed can be kept, as in city apartments, and in a country house, but at the same time the dog needs to walk 2 times a day for at least 1-1.5 hours. The short coat of the dog does not require special care and needs removal of dead wool once or twice a week.
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Rottweiler
Rottweiler - the oldest smooth-haired breed of dogs, which has Roman roots, and presumably appeared in the 6th century BC.In the middle of the 19th century, the breed almost disappeared, but was soon revived by German cynologists. The dog was actively used for police service. Rottweiler needs professional upbringing and training, otherwise the pet will grow unruly and even aggressive. With regard to care, the animal in this plan is unpretentious, and needs combing the hair once a week. After walking in bad weather, the Rottweilers are wiped with a damp towel. Pets should not often bathe.
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Doberman
Doberman is a smooth-haired breed of dogs from Germany, bred in the 19th century by Friedrich Luis Dobermann, after whom he was named. Initially, the breed was taken out for security purposes, for service in the police. Now these formidable, stately and huge dogs are domestic pets of Doberman lovers. The animal has a complex character and needs professional training and constant communication with the owner. Dobermans can be kept in an apartment or in a house outside the city. Dogs of this breed require regular, long walks. Care for the hair is not complicated: once a week, comb out the dead hairs and wipe the body with a damp towel. Bath Doberman is not recommended more often than 1-2 times a year.
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Cane Corso
Cane Corso is an Italian large smooth-haired dog breed. The animal has a short and shiny coat with a weakly expressed undercoat and dense skin. These are powerful and muscular pets of great size, inspiring respect for themselves. Cane Corso is not aggressive and has a strong psyche. From dogs, excellent watchdogs are obtained, which under no circumstances will allow a stranger to the protected area."Italians" are more suitable for keeping in private houses, since they require regular loading. In the care of Cannet Corso unpretentious, and need cleaning from old wool 1-2 times a week.
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Great Dane
Great Dane is a smooth-haired large breed of dogs from Germany. These are excellent companions and bodyguards. The animal was used for herding, guarding and fighting purposes. German mastiffs have a stable psyche and are easily manageable with proper upbringing. Pets of this breed are not at all aggressive, but in case of danger they can always stand up for their master. They are suitable for maintenance in holiday homes. In urban conditions for the dog will have to allocate a separate room. Walking "Germans" need at least 1.5 hours. The short-haired fur of the pet requires care 1-2 times a week, and in the moulting period up to 4 times.
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English Bulldog
English Bulldog - English smooth-haired breed of dogs. In translation into Russian, a bulldog means "little bull".This name was given to the animal for a reason, as previously it was considered one of the most aggressive breeds used for combat. Now pets are used as companion dogs. They have a stable psyche and temperamental temperament. English bulldogs do not need large physical exertion, so they are good for keeping in apartments. As for the care of the wool, the animals need it not very often. It is necessary to clean the animal twice a week with a special brush, removing old wool, dandruff and dirt from the skin. If you do not do this, your pet can catch a dermatological disease.
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Fox Terrier smooth coat
Fox Terrier smooth coat - another representative from the UK.The English smooth-haired breed was originally derived for the destruction of rodents in stables, and then became popular among hunters. It is used to catch foxes and wild boars. Foxterrieres are fearless and temperamental animals that are not very obedient. To keep in an apartment a dog does not quite fit, if the owner does not enjoy hunting. The pet needs regular activity and physical activity. Therefore, before starting a fox terrier, you need to think carefully: will the owner have time for his upbringing and active, regular walks. In the care of the wool, there will not be any difficulties: just a couple of times a week the animal should be wiped with a damp cloth and combed.
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Flat-footed dachshund
Flat-footed dachshund is a breed of dogs whose country of origin is Germany. The species was displayed for hunting purposes, and was used to catch foxes, badgers and other animals living in burrows. Smooth-haired dachshund appeared the first of the nine existing varieties of dachshunds. The short-grown pet has an elongated, muscular body and short paws. But, despite its anatomical structure, the animal is very agile and fast. This kind of breed does not require any special care for its fur. It is enough to wipe the pet several times with a damp cloth from the disposal of old wool.
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Pug
Pug is a smooth-haired dog breed from China with a centuries-old history. Small, pets require special care. This applies to the ears, hair and eyes in the first place. The animal's ears should be regularly cleaned, hair combed and rid of dead hairs; for the eyes of the owner, always have to be in the medicine cabinet drops that the vet collects. Despite the short and smooth hair, pugs still molt. This occurs twice a year, the molting period lasts about half a month or slightly more. It is not recommended to wash pugs frequently: no more than once or twice a season.
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Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Pinscher is a German smooth-haired breed of dogs, which is also included in the list of the smallest. This is an exact replicated copy of the smooth-haired pinscher, only smaller in size. Among small-sized dogs, dwarf pinschers differ in stable psyche and are non-hysterical. This pet requires a serious training. Despite their growth, dwarf pinschers are very brave and are always ready to stand up for themselves and their master. Brave and imperious crumbs are indiscriminate in care: from the owner it is required 1-2 times a week to comb the animal, and for removal of the dead wool simply to wipe the pet. The breed is suitable for keeping in an apartment. But it is worth remembering that pinschers are constantly in need of physical activity.
