Nutrition for an adult East European Shepherd Dog. Rules for caring for an East European Shepherd puppy - advice from veterinarians. Regular walks and exercise

(diet formulation, diet of the East European Shepherd Dog)

Proper nutrition is the key to your dog's health! "

Feeding plays a huge role in the proper rearing of a healthy, strong dog, and therefore, the dog must be fed regularly in order to function properly and maintain a healthy condition. Foodstuffs provide the animal's body with nutrients, mineral salts, trace elements, vitamins and water. Dogs' needs for certain nutrients vary. This is due to the age of the animal, its physiological state, season, place of residence. The dog's body is in constant development all the time: food is taken; nutrients, vitamins, mineral salts and trace elements are used; metabolic products stand out. Maintaining a certain level of all nutrients, energy resources, antibodies, hormones, enzymes, vitamins in the dog's body, as well as the electrolyte composition of the interstitial fluid should be considered as a complex, clearly balanced biological system.

East European Shepherd is a large dog, and it is not easy to raise and feed large dogs. It is necessary to formulate a correct, balanced diet. A proper balanced diet ensures a proper metabolism in the dog's body, it becomes strong, hardy, and resists various types of diseases well. With proper nutrition for many years of life, it maintains normal performance, high mental activity, vigor and cheerfulness. Therefore, proper balanced nutrition is a biological process through which the body maintains material and energy balance.

What is a balanced diet and how to prepare it?

It must be remembered that the main feed is animal feed (animal meat, offal, fish, cottage cheese, milk, eggs, poultry). Feed preferably with raw food and good quality. The composition of the dog's food, for the normal functioning of the body, must include eight essential substances:

Water
- proteins
- fats
- carbohydrates
- enzymes
- cellulose
- vitamins
- trace elements
- these substances have a huge impact on the dog's body, regulate various processes, supply energy.

Fats- the main energy material, and also take part in complex life processes, that is, metabolism. Fats enhance the properties of food and cause long-term satiety. They are of both animal origin ( butter) and vegetable (sunflower, corn oil). Animal fats are rather poorly digested. Vegetable fats have a good effect on peristalsis and improve the general metabolism.

Protein- complex substances are the basis of the structural elements of the cells and tissues of the body. They serve not only as a building material, but also as an energy material and play an important role in nutrition. Proteins are classified into plant and animal proteins. Once in the digestive tract, proteins under the action of enzymes are broken down into their simpler constituent parts - amino acids, which then through the walls small intestine absorbed into the blood, carried by its current into all cells of the body, serve for the synthesis of their proteins. Amino acids such as arginine, histodine, lysine, isoleucine, leucine, valine, threonine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan must be included in the feed. Sources of intake of animal proteins are egg, liver, milk, cottage cheese, cheese, meat, fish. Protein vegetable origin(soybeans, peas, beans) are less digestible and, as a rule, do not have a complete set of amino acids - these products are not recommended for dogs!

Carbohydrates- the main source of nutrition for cells. Sugar, starch, fiber, pectin are the main types of carbohydrates. All sugars that enter the body are broken down to glucose, the excess of which is deposited in the liver in the form of glycogen. Excessive carbohydrate diets can lead to diabetes.

Vitamins- complex chemicals of high biological action and take part in all biochemical processes in the body. They play an important role in the metabolism, assimilation of nutrient juices, increase efficiency, the body's resistance to infectious and other diseases, promote the growth and restoration of its cells and tissues, and increase vitality. Vitamins are divided into two groups: water-soluble (B, PP, C) and fat-soluble (A, D, E, K).

Enzymes- biological catalysts - complex organic substances of protein origin. They play an important role in the digestive tract of the body. They promote the absorption of nutrients, their activity is strictly specific.

Mineral salts and substances- natural chemical compounds are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. They are found in dogs' bones, teeth and nerves, muscles and blood. Especially important are sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphoric and iron salts.

Trace elements- active substances contained in food products in negligible amounts and taking a very important part in biochemical processes.

Water is a very important nutrient. Water makes up more than 70% of the body weight of animals. The loss of 15% of water by the body leads to death. Animals have two main sources of water: metabolic water - formed as a result of oxidation in the body of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and water supplied with food and drink.

When the amount of water taken with food increases, the animal drinks less. The total amount of water a dog requires is equivalent to the energy requirement in kcal / day.

The quality of water is determined by the amount of substances dissolved in it and the hardness. The water is suitable for humans, it is also suitable for pets. Hard water, which is high in magnesium, can cause kidney stones.

Remember that proteins are best absorbed by dogs, followed by carbohydrates and fats. Fiber in dogs is not assimilated, so do not get too carried away with feeding the dog food of plant origin, especially in its raw form. Fat should be 5-10% of dry matter in the diet, depending on the age, physical activity and conditions of the dog. The amount of vegetable carbohydrates in the diet should not exceed 1/3 of the dog's diet.

Feeding East European Shepherd Dogs.

Today there are two types of dog feeding: traditional feeding(natural products) and ready(commercial, dry food).

The most famous manufacturers of ready-made (dry) feed:

"Hill" s "(USA)
"Eukanuba" (USA)
"Purina" (USA)
"Pro Pac" (USA)
"Nutro" (USA)
"Royal Canin" (France)
"Eagle Pack" (USA)

Dog food labels must include the following information:

Product name;
- net weight;
- content of crude protein, fat, moisture and fiber;
- a list of ingredients in order of weight content;
- name and address of the manufacturer;
- the purpose of the feed.
Before starting to feed animals with new feed, it is important to make sure that they are biologically useful. For this, sensory analysis is often sufficient.

So, swelling of cans with canned food indicates bacterial contamination of the product and the impossibility of using it. It should be checked that there is no putrid, rancid or sour odor. You should set aside some of the feed and try to identify the ingredients. Good quality canned food should be heterogeneous and contain whole grains, various particles meat. A large number of vessels and connective tissue indicates the presence of offal.

To evaluate dry food, take the residue from the bottom and look at it on white paper. A large number of tiny particles in dry food usually indicates poor quality. Mold can be detected visually or by smell. When inspecting semi-moist feed, make sure that there is no damaged packaging, because this type of feed is easily contaminated with microflora if the integrity of the package is violated. In poor quality feed, when the grains are crushed, a lot of husks, bran and other grain processing wastes are found.

Normal animal weight, good the physical state, especially during lactation, fast growth, normal stool, shiny thick coat - indicators of good feeding of dogs.

Currently, there are three main types of commercial feeds:

Dry- contain 6-10% moisture.
Semi-dry- contain 23-40% moisture.
Canned- contain 68-78% moisture.

Dry and canned foods are the most popular foods for dogs. Sales of dry dog food worldwide are increasing significantly every year.

When choosing a feed great importance has physical activity, activity of your dog.

Hill "s Maintenance
Purina Pro Plan
Eukanuba Regular
Eukanuba Lamb and Rice
Royal Canin Adult 1

Hill "s Canine Perfomance
Purina Pro Plan Perfomance
Eukanuba premium
Royal Canin Dog "s Energy

Hill "s Canine Growth
Hill "s Canine Growth with Lamb and Rice
Eukanuba puppy
Eukanuba junior
Royal canin junior

Hill "s Senior
Hill "s Light
Eukanuba Senior
Eukanuba light
Royal canin adult 2

Remember that when feeding dry food, your dog must have free access to fresh water!

"Good food- good health!"

Feeding with natural products:

Meat- can be fed raw and boiled, but it must be of good quality. The puppies are fed raw, lean beef in small pieces. Grown up puppies are given boiled lamb, horse meat, boiled boneless chicken. From 4 months of age, fish can be given once a week, but only sea fish, after removing all the bones. Boiled preferably.

A fish- rich in proteins and minerals. As a top dressing, you can use fish meal rich in protein and fats.

Offal- heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, intestines, etc. The liver is the most valuable food, it is rich in a high content of iron-containing proteins and carbohydrates. Another valuable product is blood which is high in protein. it can be given both boiled and raw.

Vegetables- can be given both raw and boiled. Serve boiled potatoes and knead thoroughly before feeding. Cabbage, beets, grated carrots with sunflower oil... Fresh tomatoes and tomato juice are very good for the dog. Sometimes boiled pumpkin is added to the porridge as a remedy for worms. Many dogs are very fond of fruits- apples, pears, apricots, pitted berries, bananas. Allergy is possible to citrus fruits.

Cereal products- rolled oats, oatmeal, millet, buckwheat, barley and corn porridge, rice. It is not necessary to cook Hercules, you can just pour it hot water or broth and let it brew. Hercules can cause allergies in some dogs.

Dairy products- kefir, cottage cheese (not very fatty), yogurt, yogurt - can be given daily. These are very valuable Food, which are well absorbed by the dog's body. Sometimes cheese is helpful. Milk is recommended for puppies. Goat's milk is very useful, which is 1.5 times fatter than cow's milk, and in its nutritional value and mineral composition is close to dog's milk. But in some cases, dairy products, especially milk, can cause digestive upset! (This is due to the lack of enzymes that are produced in the dog's body as they grow older, and if, for some reason, these enzymes are not produced in an adult dog, then dairy products are not absorbed by her).

Once a week, the dog is added to the food a raw egg, it is especially useful for sick animals and producers before mating.

The dog's food should also be supplemented with gluconate and calcium lactate,chalk, fish oil,crushed eggshells, dry brewer's yeast... Every two weeks, once a day, should be given to the dog. garlic in small doses (as a prophylaxis against worms), as well as honey and nuts if the dog loves.

Try to feed your dog at the same time. When feeding with natural products, it is very important to maintain the correct ratio calcium and phosphorus, it should be 2:1

Golden Rules for Feeding Dogs:

1. Feed your dog at the same time.

2. The food should be thick in consistency. Too liquid food can lead to digestive upset and upset.

3. The food must be warm.

4. After eating, the dog should be at rest for about 2 hours for the food to be absorbed. Never feed the dog before work or walking - this is fraught and can lead to bloat!

5. The dog must have free access to fresh water.

Before starting a service dog, you should figure out what veo puppies eat. There are different opinions, but, most likely, you will have to focus on the physical condition of a particular puppy and his addictions. The peculiarities of feeding an East European Shepherd puppy is that this animal needs products that strengthen the skeleton. The dog will grow large and massive, it will have to carry a considerable weight on itself.

Feeding your puppy veo

The puppy gets to new owners from the breeder who has already given the kids certain kind stern. If the dog ate industrial food, then the same type of food should be given to him. A sharp change in diet will harm the young body. It is the same with natural feed. When a breeder keeps puppies on meat and porridge, even high quality "drying" can lead to disastrous results.

At first, it is necessary to continue the diet of the former owner, gradually transferring the baby to convenient food. After a year, the dog can be transferred to an adult diet.

Dry food for puppies veo

The convenience of dry food is difficult to overestimate, especially with a large dog. A balanced product saves time: no need to clean out bowls of dried porridge. There are other advantages of "drying" feeding:

feed can be bought for future use;
a large assortment from different manufacturers is presented in stores;
a conscientious manufacturer indicates the dosage and age of the dog on the bag;
good "drying" does not require additional feeding;
high-quality nutrition does not cause stomach problems;
Shepherd dog is not inclined to gain weight on such food.

And the only condition for such food is a bowl pure water next to food.

Eating the East European Shepherd with dry food

Concentrated feeds are presented in 4 categories: economy, premium, super premium and holistic. They differ in price, composition and suitability for animal feeding. The advertised economy class feed contains little protein and a lot of cereals. They include low quality by-products, aromas and flavors, and preservatives. You cannot use them for veo.

The premium class is somewhat better in composition, there is more meat, less offal. The feed contains a lot of grains, there are flavors and flavoring additives, but there are fewer of them than in the previous feed. This type of feed has already been divided according to the specific characteristics of the animals, for example, for improving the coat, etc. The manufacturer adds vitamins and minerals to such food. Its price is higher than that of cheap feed, but not as high as that of high-quality "drying". You can use such food temporarily if there are no other options.

The super premium class has a balanced composition. They use high-quality meat, the composition is detailed with an indication of the percentage composition of each element. This is good nutrition, but you can only find it in specialized stores: the chains do not sell such food. It has a high price tag, but daily rate less than previous feeds. It is not scary to feed the animal with such food. It can be recommended as a permanent food. Holistic is a high quality food, it is perfectly balanced.

Eating East European Shepherd Natural

Combining natural food with dry food is undesirable: it can affect the health of the dog.

As a last resort, you can give "drying" in another feeding, but it is better to dwell on one thing.

As a rule, an adult veo is fed with meat, vegetables, lactic acid products and cereals in water or broth. There is an opinion that it is better to reduce the amount of cereals to a minimum. However, raw meat will not cover all the needs of a shepherd dog.

From existing species meat you can recommend beef. It is useful for an adult East European Shepherd Dog to be fed raw, frozen. Don't buy a tenderloin for a large animal. High-quality trim and inexpensive flank will please your pet no less. Puppies are given finely chopped meat. For babies, meat can be scraped with a knife. You can give sheep dogs lean lamb or rabbit meat, as well as turkey. Chicken meat is an allergenic product, but to poultry this does not apply.

By-products can be cooked. Care should be taken of the liver, which is not only rich in vitamins, but also accumulates toxins in itself. The lung can cause a laxative effect, and the udder can be overuse. fatty product... An unpeeled tripe is a good addition to your dog's diet and can be fed raw.

What kind of porridge can you feed a dog

Sheepdog porridge can be boiled in water, broth or vegetable broth. Your dog needs to get enough protein, so you shouldn't overuse cereals. They make up an insignificant part of the diet. Buckwheat and rice are best suited for feeding. Hercules can be added occasionally. The bran will enrich food with B vitamins and improve intestinal motility. Babies can be given milk porridge as a transition to solid food. Buckwheat and rolled oats can be steamed with boiling water instead of cooking to preserve vitamins.

How many times a day to give fermented milk products

Fermented milk products should not be given together with meat products in the same feeding.

Meat and vegetables are combined with each other, and cottage cheese, kefir and organic products can only be combined with bran. It is advisable to give milk only to small puppies up to two months, in extreme cases, up to three or four. At some point, the dog stops digesting fresh milk and reacts with an upset stomach.

The fat content of fermented milk products should be from 2.5 to 9%. The best option- about 5% fat. In addition to store-bought products, you can make unsweetened yoghurts or cottage cheese at home. And for puppies - calcined cottage cheese.

Diet for puppies veo

Food for a baby depends on his age. The composition of the daily diet should be balanced. Puppy needs meat for growth muscle mass, carbohydrates for energy and plant fiber for proper bowel function. Lactic acid foods contain calcium, so they must be present in the diet.

It is forbidden to feed babies from the table: it can cost them their lives.

How to properly feed a 2 month old puppy

East European Shepherd babies at two months still need milk feeding with a small addition of meat. The total amount of food is 150-200 g. Gradually, you need to bring this amount to 300 g. Food should be given 4-5 times a day in small portions. If the baby has not finished eating it, then after keeping it for 10-15 minutes, the bowl must be removed.

50% of the baby's diet should consist of cottage cheese and milk, 20% should be meat, about 10% - boiled vegetables, 20% porridge, 1 tsp. vegetable oil per day and 1 yolk per week. You need to add vitamins that were fed before.

Feeding and grooming at three months

The number of feedings at this age should be reduced to 4 times a day. At the same time, the volume of each feeding should be increased to 300 g. Meat is in the first place here. The kid should receive about 300-400 g of it per day. Cottage cheese should be given 200-300 g, and cereals no more than 200 g. 1 tbsp per puppy per day. l. vegetable oil and 100 g of vegetables. Milk or kefir is still a significant part of the diet. It must be poured at least 400-500 g per day. You can replace meat with by-products no more than 2-3 times a week. The latter must be boiled. The amount of by-products should be more than meat due to their less nutritional value... You can trade meat for fish twice a week. Boiled sea lean fish without small bones is perfect for a veo puppy.

If the baby has already begun to go outside, then you can feed him no earlier than after 30 minutes. after the walk. If you have already fed the puppy, then you can walk him in 1.5-2 hours.

From 3 months, a change of teeth in a dog can begin. The gums become inflamed and itchy, the baby needs something to chew on. At this time, you can give him large beef cartilage and mineral dressing.

How to feed an East European Shepherd at four months

At this age, it is customary to feed the puppy 3-4 times a day. Babies continue to change their teeth. The amount of food per day should be correlated with the activity of the baby. Overfeeding affects bone formation because excess weight puts pressure on your joints.

The composition of the daily diet is the same, but there are some differences. Some vegetables should be grated raw:

carrot;
cucumbers;
zucchini.

Tomatoes must be finely chopped, also applies to greens. Beets and pumpkin should be cooked. You do not need to give cabbage and potatoes. Sometimes babies are given garlic to keep worms out. In the spring, you can pick dandelion leaves and nettles in clean places. The nettle must first be scalded with boiling water.

If changing milk teeth is difficult, give your dog a large beef bone to help remove the temporary teeth. Some puppies will happily nibble on large carrots to scratch their gums.

The main food product is still meat. It can be 500 g in the diet, followed by cottage cheese - 400 g. Kefir and porridge - up to 300 g and 1 tbsp. l. oils. Eggs should appear "on the table" 3 times a week, 1 piece. You can replace them with quail.

How to feed babies at five months

From 4 to 5 months, the diet of babies practically does not differ either in the number of meals or in composition. It is necessary to carry out individual correction of feeding according to the needs of the dog.

How to feed a shepherd dog from six months

Up to eight months, a teenager's diet consists of 600-800 g of meat. You can give 200 g of kefir and vegetables and up to 300 g of cereals. The animal can eat 300 g of cottage cheese and, as before, the dog needs 1 tbsp. l butter and 1 egg 3 times a week. The older the dog, the more differences and individual characteristics. The diet should be increased gradually. Do not forget about vitamins and mineral supplements.

Nutrition veo from 8 months to a year

As the puppy grows, one serving can reach 1000 g. The composition can be about the same as up to 8 months, but the amount of meat reaches 800 g. The amount of food depends on the condition of the animal and the level of physical activity.

An East European Shepherd puppy should eat from a bowl that is appropriate for its height. As you grow older, the container must be raised higher. There are special tripods in which the dishes can be fixed at different levels. This arrangement of the bowl contributes to the correct formation of the dog's spine.

Do not give your shepherd hot or cold food. Food should be at room temperature or slightly warm.

You can not teach a puppy to "beg" food from the table, and feed him scraps. It is forbidden to give a dog:

spicy;
sweet;
salty;
fish with bones;
the tubular bones of the bird.

Bones are not food at all for a dog, especially boiled ones. In order to save money, buy lean meat and tripe. It is better to give porridge in broth than boiled bones, which can break through the dog's stomach or intestines.

After vaccination, the dog begins to walk fully on the street. You can not take her out after eating to play: this can lead to volvulus.

Each owner can decide for himself which food is best for his dog. Both dry food and natural nutrition have their own advantages. The shepherd puppy should be fed either quality dry food, or meat food with the addition of dairy products, vegetables and vitamins.

According to the description of the breed, the East European Shepherd Dog, or BEO, is a service dog with a large size and obedient character. Her reputation remains unshakable even with a large number of other breed lines of "campaigners". The basis of breeding was the German Shepherd Dog, but other breeds were also used in the selection. In Soviet times, VEO was one of the most recognizable dogs, everyone had a respectful attitude towards her.

History of the origin of the East European Shepherd

With the coming to power of the Bolsheviks in the 20s of the last century, an urgent need arose for service dogs... German Shepherds were not universal, as they could not work throughout the USSR. In Siberia, Karelia and Kamchatka, animals froze to death or had to be warmed up every 4 hours. In 1924, the Krasnaya Zvezda kennel was created, which was also engaged in breeding the domestic breed VEO. The task of the Soviet dog handlers was to obtain a universal dog with the following characteristics:

large;
controlled;
hardy;
that could work in any climate.

A large number of German Shepherds got into the selection, but Central Asian, husky and other breeds were added to them. The founder of the line was the dog Abrek, who starred in the film Gaichi in 1938.The primary standard was formed in 1964. It was approved by the Kennel Council of the Ministry Agriculture THE USSR. V modern times the breed remains popular in the territory of the former Soviet Union, but the number of purebred individuals is steadily declining.

Recognition of the FCI breed

If we talk about world opinion, then the East European breed has not yet been recognized by the FCI - the International Cynological Federation. Its experts remain true to the German line. The breed was recognized only by the following cynological organizations:

UCI - International Union of Kennel Clubs;
MKC - International Kennel Union.

What an East European Shepherd looks like

Outwardly, the East European Shepherd Dog is similar to the German one. Ordinary people practically cannot distinguish them from each other. The breed belongs to the category of medium-sized. Males at the withers reach 66-76 cm, and females - 62-72 cm. Weight depends on the health of the dog, its gender and age. The body weight of males can be in the range of 35-60 kg, and bitches - 30-50 kg. Some members of the breed can weigh significantly more due to their tendency to obesity.

What is different from German

Although outwardly these two beautiful breeds have many similar features, there are still differences between them. The representatives of the Eastern European line have more than large sizes, fewer color options, thicker coat, different back line and type of movement. VEO also differs in the properties of the psyche. The temperament of the German Shepherd is fiery, and the Eastern European one is reasonable and calm. Other notable differences:

Wool. The German has a more elegant opaque coat. It is longer, especially on the hind legs.
Addition. The Eastern European has less angled limbs, a higher neck, a shorter tail, and a more steep pastern.
Movement. The creeping lynx of the German Shepherd is not typical of the Eastern European.
Coat color. The German Shepherd Dog can have any reddish shade, and a pronounced one. Eastern European - the owner of light fawn, gray or almost white tanned.

Standard BEO

Before buying a pet, it is worthwhile to study the breed standard in order to acquire a purebred representative. This is especially true for those who are planning to participate in exhibitions and competitions. It is recommended to contact the kennel club, because German shepherd puppies are very similar to Eastern European ones. The standard describes the following characteristics of the breed:

The head is large, has the shape of a regular wedge, and is proportional in overall dimensions. The frontal part is wide, rounded, smoothly merging into the muzzle. The cheekbones are well muscled and rounded. The bridge of the nose, seen from the side, is parallel to the extended forehead line.
The lips are dry and thick, close to the muzzle, not drooping.
The teeth are even, white, and firmly set. According to the standard, only a complete set of incisors and canines is allowed - 42 teeth. No gap, scissor bite.
The nose of the eyes is set obliquely, have an oval shape. The eyelids are dry, tight, completely covering the protein. The outer corner is raised to the ear.
Ears are medium, triangular in shape, only erect are allowed. Set wide apart, cannot be too large.
The limbs are muscular, proportional, sinewy in the lower part. The front feet are parallel with the pressed toes chest elbows. The thighs are noticeably extended, the back is strong.
The tail is saber-shaped, down to or below the hocks. In its natural state, it sweeps low or between hind legs... When working, it rises to the spine or higher.

Vices of the breed

In the behavior of a dog, cowardice, lethargy, unrestrained aggression and indifference are considered a vice. Minor disadvantages are deficiencies in the external data of the animal. More pronounced deviations due to which the East European Shepherd Dog loses its working qualities are considered disqualifying vices:

weak ligamentous apparatus;
loose, rough, or light constitution;
weak muscles;
light color of the eyes;
brown or tan on black-backed color;
curvature of the limbs;
weakness or deformity of the ears;
corkscrew tail;
unbalanced movements;
incomplete teeth.

The color of the East European Shepherd

The coat of this breed is strictly defined by the standard. The guard hair of the dog is even, hard, tight to the body, and of medium length. The undercoat is well developed. It is felt-like and may differ from the guard hair in color. The standard is considered to be VEO black or scooped with a mask. Zone red and zone gray are also acceptable, but not desirable.

Character and temperament

Initially, Eastern European was deduced as service breed for military dog breeding. She works in the police, border troops and the army, because her character corresponds to the tasks performed in these structures. Other distinctive features the nature of the shepherd dog of the East European breed type:

Sensitivity. Even with this quality, VEOs are not the best sentries, because they do not inform the owner about strangers.
Security qualities. The pet will be the best watchdog. The animal protects the family and territory to the end. Anyone who wants to offend the owner will first have to cope with a powerful and purposeful dog.
Goodwill. With proper socialization, the dog does not show aggression towards other animals. Although it all depends on the nature of a certain representative: some are not at all interested in other pets, others, on the contrary, attack any four-legged.

High intelligence and balanced character

The East European Shepherd Dog is distinguished by its high intelligence. They have good learning abilities, are very obedient and do not tend to run away. The pet happily obeys all the commands of the owner. In terms of trainability, this dog is considered simply magnificent, otherwise it would not have been taken into the army and special services. For a shepherd of the Eastern European type, there are practically no tasks that she could not complete. In addition to high intelligence, the character of the dog is distinguished by complaisance and restraint. The animal takes pleasure in serving man.

Relationships with people

The dog is neutral towards children. If the dog is not attached to the child, as to the owner, then it may even bite in response to rudeness. The pet plays with children in the same way as with adults. Some members of the breed do not even tolerate small family members. Without training, dogs can be aggressive towards children. The main difference of this breed is loyalty and devotion, more often to one person. Some dogs can ignore or get used to another member of the owner's family for years. The animal is affectionate only to one person, but at the same time not obsequious.

Features of training

Dogs of this breed love to learn, so it is easy to train them. They look into the eyes of the coach to understand what is required of them. A distinctive feature - the shepherd dog equally well perceives both commands with instant reactions, and those that require endurance. Learning Eastern European is easy even at home, without the help of a dog handler. To do this, you should observe the following rules:

first learn the commands with the puppy at home;
then transfer classes to the street, when the dog already confidently fulfills the requirements (if at first she does not obey, this is not scary);
carry the puppy out until the end of quarantine only in his arms, preventing him from communicating with other pets;
constantly change places of walking, walk in crowded places, carry on public transport or a car, so that the dog can calmly react to any situation.

Service dog training

In the absence of training and control on the part of the owner, the Easterner will easily break off the leash at the very first cat that runs alongside. For this reason, the puppy is trained from an early age. Thanks to impeccable obedience, the shepherd dog can be easily trained. When teaching, you need to use dainty and praise. The parenting approach involves:

the beginning of serious training from the age of 6 months;
training without the use of physical punishment;
continuous support of already learned skills;
passing a general course of training (OKD), if there is no experience of working with large dogs.

Care and conditions of detention

The East European Shepherd Dog is suitable both for keeping in an apartment and in an aviary if the owner lives in a private house. The pet has excellent adaptive abilities in relation to any climate conditions. Although the animal is not very susceptible to heat and cold, it still needs a canopy that would protect it from the sun and precipitation. An insulated booth is also required.

How to properly care for your coat

The East European Shepherd Dog is an unpretentious animal. Thick wool should be brushed regularly, at least once a week. During molting, you need to do this daily. This procedure is mandatory, because BEO sheds very much. Wool can be found on carpets, clothing and furniture. During the change of seasons, there is especially a lot of it. Bathing is carried out 2-4 times a year if necessary.

Regular walks and exercise

Regardless of where the dog is kept, it requires regular exercise and walking. This can be swimming, cross-country, walking uphill, running in shallow water or snow. This strengthens the muscles and ligaments of the animal. Your pet needs at least 1-2 hours of walking every day. They help the animal to socialize and begin to better understand the owner, make friends with him.

Hygiene procedures

Eyes, ears and teeth should be examined daily and cleaned as needed. All hygiene procedures begin at an early age so that the animal gets used to them and behaves calmly. It is better to perform them in the form of a game. So the BEO puppy will more easily perceive the whole process and will not react aggressively to it. You also need to watch the claws. If you do not grind them on time, at least once a month, then this will bring inconvenience to the dog.

What to feed your East European Shepherd

Proper feeding of puppies affects the full development, growth and conformation of the pet. In the early days in a new living space, it is worth feeding the animal in the same way as the breeders did. Most of them advise the buyer about the correct diet. During the first month, the puppy is fed 6 times, up to 2 months - 5 times, up to 3 months - 4 times, and from six months - to accustom to 2 times feeding. V early age the animal is fed mainly with dry food. It is better to transfer an adult dog to natural food.

Natural products

A large pet needs a high-calorie diet. The East European Shepherd Dog requires a diet that is 70% meat. The rest is dairy products, fish, vegetables, porridge and herbs. For brushing your teeth, give your dog apples and carrots. The meat is used raw, gradually increasing the serving size. If the product is not credible, then first it must be scalded with boiling water.

Specialized feed

The use of specialized premium feed is recommended during the period of intensive growth of the animal. The puppy and young dogs at this time can be given such brands as "Ekanuba", "Akana", "Bosch", "Belcando". When the pet reaches physical maturity, it is worth switching to the ProPak, Pro Plan, and Dog Chow feeds. Such a diet must be supplemented with a sufficient amount of liquid, so keep an eye on the animal's bowl at all times.

East European Shepherd Puppies

It is better to buy a puppy in well-known kennels that have a good reputation. Beforehand, you should call several organizations at once, study their offers and conditions. It is not recommended to buy an animal from casual breeders, especially without documents of the RKF (Russian Kennel Organization). There is a high risk of acquiring a non-purebred animal, and sometimes even a patient with various mental defects or hereditary pathologies. When contacting the nursery, you need to ask the breeder:

give the opportunity to observe the puppy;
look at the parents of the pet;
provide a veterinary passport and pedigree of the puppy.

Where can I buy

There are several proven kennels where fans of this breed can purchase a purebred East European Shepherd. It is especially important to know them for those who intend to start it is not easy pet, and the future winner of exhibitions and a participant in breeding shows. Among the popular nurseries are the following:

Lutar RKF - http://www.veolutar.ru;
Monsher Virsal - http://veoworld.ru;
National East European Shepherd Dog Breed Club - http://www.veorkf.ru/;
VeoVita - https://vk.com/veovita;
Olan Olzheks - olan-olczeks.jimdo.com.

How much does a puppy cost

The price of a dog with a good pedigree and other necessary documents cannot be low. You can buy a puppy cheaply without veterinary passport or not purebred. If you need a good, healthy and thoroughbred pet, then you should not expect low prices. The average price of an East European Shepherd Dog is 30 thousand rubles. This is the value of a promising puppy with good data. Most nurseries offer about the same price.

Health and hereditary diseases

It is difficult to talk about the health of this breed. According to Soviet cynological reference books, only two ailments are typical for VEO, such as:

Volvulus of the stomach. The reason is the increased elasticity of the ligaments that support the organs. Because of this, during physical activity, an overlap of the intestinal loop or stomach occurs. The first symptom is bloating of the peritoneum, after which the disease develops very quickly. Due to the deprivation of the circulatory organs, necrosis occurs, which leads to the death of the animal.
Arthritis. This is a joint disease. Develops as a result of delayed recovery bone tissue or age-related degenerative changes.

In the first years after the collapse of the USSR, monopolists dishonestly used only their dogs for breeding, which caused damage to the breed. Such omissions in the breeding of the BEO breed led to an expansion of the list of characteristic diseases. It began to include:

Rickets. It develops more often at an early age. It is characterized by irreversible curvature of the limbs.
Enteritis. Disease from the category of acute viral. From him, the dog is vaccinated at a puppy age.
Dysplasia. This pathology is associated with age. Its cause is considered to be untimely renewal of the articular tissue.

How many East European shepherd dogs live

The average life expectancy of a representative of this breed is 12-16 years. With good care, the animal can live longer. For a dog of large stature and build, this is the optimal life span. Breed-specific diseases occur in dogs of all ages, so at the first symptoms you should contact your veterinarian.

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Feeding the dogs.

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Proper nutrition is the key to your dog's health! "

Feeding plays a huge role in the proper rearing of a healthy, strong dog, and therefore, the dog must be fed regularly in order to function properly and maintain a healthy condition. Foodstuffs provide the animal's body with nutrients, mineral salts, trace elements, vitamins and water. Dogs' needs for certain nutrients vary. This is due to the age of the animal, its physiological state, season, place of residence. The dog's body is in constant development all the time: food is taken; nutrients, vitamins, mineral salts and trace elements are used; metabolic products stand out. Maintaining a certain level of all nutrients, energy resources, antibodies, hormones, enzymes, vitamins in the dog's body, as well as the electrolyte composition of the interstitial fluid should be considered as a complex, clearly balanced biological system.

East European Shepherd is a large dog, and large dogs growing and feeding is not easy. It is necessary to formulate a correct, balanced diet. A proper balanced diet ensures a proper metabolism in the dog's body, it becomes strong, hardy, and resists various types of diseases well. With proper nutrition for many years of life, it maintains normal performance, high mental activity, vigor and cheerfulness. Therefore, proper balanced nutrition is a biological process through which the body maintains material and energy balance.

Remember! How well and correctly you feed your puppy up to 18 months - so healthy your dog will be!

What is a balanced diet and how to prepare it?

It must be remembered that the main feed is animal feed (animal meat, offal, fish, cottage cheese, milk, eggs, poultry). Feed preferably with raw food and good quality. The composition of the dog's food, for the normal functioning of the body, must include eight essential substances:

Water
- proteins
- fats
- carbohydrates
- enzymes
- cellulose
- vitamins
- trace elements
- these substances have a huge effect on the dog's body, regulate various processes, supply energy.

Fats- the main energy material, and also take part in complex life processes, that is, metabolism. Fats enhance the properties of food and cause long-term satiety. They are of both animal origin (butter) and vegetable (sunflower, corn oil). Animal fats are rather poorly digested. Vegetable fats have a good effect on peristalsis and improve the general metabolism.

Protein- complex substances are the basis of the structural elements of the cells and tissues of the body. They serve not only as a building material, but also as an energy material and play an important role in nutrition. Proteins are classified into plant and animal proteins. Once in the digestive tract, under the action of enzymes, proteins are split into their simpler constituent parts - amino acids, which are then absorbed into the blood through the walls of the small intestines, carried by its current into all cells of the body, and serve to synthesize their proteins. Amino acids such as arginine, histodine, lysine, isoleucine, leucine, valine, threonine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan must be included in the feed. Sources of intake of animal proteins are egg, liver, milk, cottage cheese, cheese, meat, fish. Proteins of plant origin (soybeans, peas, beans) are less digestible and, as a rule, do not have a complete set of amino acids - these products should be fed to dogs Not recommended!

Carbohydrates- the main source of nutrition for cells. Sugar, starch, fiber, pectin are the main types of carbohydrates. All sugars that enter the body are broken down to glucose, the excess of which is deposited in the liver in the form of glycogen. Excessive carbohydrate diets can lead to diabetes.

Vitamins- complex chemicals of high biological action and take part in all biochemical processes in the body. They play an important role in metabolism, assimilation of nutrient juices, increase efficiency, the body's resistance to infectious and other diseases, promote the growth and restoration of its cells and tissues, and increase vitality. Vitamins are divided into two groups: water-soluble (B, PP, C) and fat-soluble (A, D, E, K).

Enzymes- biological catalysts - complex organic matter protein origin. They play an important role in the digestive tract of the body. They promote the absorption of nutrients, their activity is strictly specific.

Mineral salts and substances- natural chemical compounds are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. They are found in dogs' bones, teeth and nerves, muscles and blood. Especially important are sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphoric and iron salts.

Trace elements- active substances that are contained in food products in negligible amounts and taking a very important part in biochemical processes.

Water is a very important nutrient. Water makes up more than 70% of the body weight of animals. The loss of 15% of water by the body leads to death. Animals have two main sources of water: metabolic water - formed as a result of oxidation in the body of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and water supplied with food and drink.

When the amount of water taken with food increases, the animal drinks less. The total amount of water a dog requires is equivalent to the energy requirement in kcal / day.

The quality of water is determined by the amount of substances dissolved in it and the hardness. The water is suitable for humans, it is also suitable for pets. Hard water, which is high in magnesium, can cause kidney stones.

Remember that proteins are best absorbed by dogs, followed by carbohydrates and fats. Fiber in dogs is not assimilated, so do not get too carried away with feeding the dog food of plant origin, especially in its raw form. Fat should be 5-10% of dry matter in the diet, depending on the age, physical activity and conditions of the dog. The amount of vegetable carbohydrates in the diet should not exceed 1/3 of the dog's diet.

Feeding East European Shepherd Dogs.

Today there are two types of dog feeding: traditional feeding(natural products) and ready(commercial, dry food).

The most famous manufacturers of ready-made (dry) feed:

"Acana" (Canada)
"Purina" (USA)
"Pro Pac" (USA)
"Nutro" (USA)
"Royal Canin" (France)
"Eagle Pack" (USA)

Dog food labels must include the following information:

Product name;
- net weight;
- content of crude protein, fat, moisture and fiber;
- a list of ingredients in order of weight content;
- name and address of the manufacturer;
- the purpose of the feed.
Before starting to feed animals with new feed, it is important to make sure that they are biologically useful. For this, sensory analysis is often sufficient.

So, swelling of cans with canned food indicates bacterial contamination of the product and the impossibility of using it. It should be checked that there is no putrid, rancid or sour odor. You should set aside some of the feed and try to identify the ingredients. Good quality canned food should have a heterogeneous structure and contain whole grains of cereals, various meat particles. A large number of vessels and connective tissue indicates the presence of offal.

To evaluate dry food, take the residue from the bottom and look at it on white paper. A large number of tiny particles in dry food usually indicates poor quality. Mold can be detected visually or by smell. When inspecting semi-moist feed, make sure that there is no damaged packaging, because this type of feed is easily contaminated with microflora if the integrity of the package is violated. In poor quality feed, when the grains are crushed, a lot of husks, bran and other grain processing waste are found.

Normal weight of animals, good physical condition, especially during lactation, fast growth, normal stool, shiny thick coat are indicators of good feeding of dogs.

Currently, there are three main types of commercial feeds:

Dry- contain 6-10% moisture.
Semi-dry- contain 23-40% moisture.
Canned- contain 68-78% moisture.

Dry and canned foods are the most popular foods for dogs. Sales of dry dog food worldwide are increasing significantly every year.

When choosing food, the age, physical activity, activity of your dog is of great importance.

remember, that when feeding dry food, the dog must have free access to fresh water!

"Good food - good health!"

Natural feeding of a puppy and a young dog

Only with proper feeding of the puppy can a healthy dog with high quality conformation be raised. When feeding a small puppy, you need to remember that his metabolic processes are much more accelerated than that of an adult dog, and the size of the stomach is small. That's why little puppy should eat often, but in small doses. Food should not be voluminous, but nutritious, mushy in consistency. The ratio of the puppy's age to the number of feedings and the approximate amount of food for each feed:
1-2 months - 6 times a day - up to a glass
2-3 months - 5 times a day - up to 1.5 cups
3-6 months - 4 times a day - 0.75-1 liter
6-12 months - 3 times a day - 1-1.5 liters

The correct ratio of different types of food in the food of the dog is an important point in the correct rearing of the puppy. If the balance of nutrients is imbalanced, the puppy may develop hypovitaminosis (a disease associated with a lack of vitamins), such as rickets, eczema may appear.

The difficulty of feeding a puppy in the first days in a new home is understandable. We can recommend the following approximate diet for a month-old puppy.
8 hours - porridge (buckwheat, rolled oats) in milk, with 1/2 egg
11 hours - finely chopped raw meat (beef only) with grated carrots and 1/3 teaspoon of butter.
14 hours - meat soup with boiled vegetables and finely chopped meat
17 hours - milk porridge (see feeding at 8 o'clock) from 1/2 egg
20 hours - finely chopped beef with stewed mashed carrots with butter.
23 hours - cottage cheese, kefir or milk porridge.

When giving meat, it must be remembered that the dog's body is adapted mainly for the digestion of raw meat. Raw meat contains a large amount of B vitamins, which contributes to better development of the puppy. At the same time, boiled meat is better absorbed. Therefore, 3/4 of the total amount of meat should be given raw. Twice a day, a mineral supplement should be added to any of the feedings in the following composition:
At natural feeding be sure to supplement the diet with vitamins.

When buying an East European Shepherd puppy, ask the breeder what the little ones eat, and feed the same for the first time. Then gradually transfer it to your diet. Such a measure will avoid regurgitation and other problems.

The frequency of feeding depends on the age of the shepherd puppy:

up to 2 months - 6 times / day;
from 2 to 4 months - 5 p.;
from 4 to 6 masses. - 4 p.;
at 6-9 months - 3 rubles / day.

Transfer your pet to 2 meals a day when he is 10 months old. During the growth period, it is important to provide the shepherd with protein in order to increase muscle mass, so the diet should consist of 50% animal feed. These include:

meat (veal, beef, lamb, chicken);
offal (liver, scar, heart, lungs, kidneys);
lean sea fish.

When choosing meat, it is better to buy pieces with cartilage, ligaments, tendons. Give fish, boiled egg 2 rubles / week.

Feed your shepherd puppy cottage cheese and other fermented milk products. To replenish energy, carbohydrates are needed, they are contained in cereals (buckwheat, rice, oatmeal). Porridge can be cooked in meat broth.

To normalize the digestive tract, include vegetables (cabbage, beets, carrots) and herbs in the diet. Soups with vegetables and the addition of sour cream or meat will be very useful for a VEO puppy. Carrots can be given raw, first grated and seasoned with sour cream or butter. For the development of the puppy, vitamin and mineral supplements are required, which are selected by the veterinarian.

Feeding adults

The composition of the diet of an adult shepherd dog is almost the same as that of a puppy. These are meat, boiled cereals, sea fish, offal and 1 boiled egg per week. From vegetables, you can also give pumpkin, zucchini. From greens, feed parsley, lettuce, chopped wood lice. Give meat every day, its amount should be at least 30% of the total feed.

If the shepherd is large, you should not overfeed it, otherwise the risk of obesity increases. For such a pet, increase the amount of protein, vitamins and decrease the carbohydrate content in the diet. Pay attention to the dog's pasterns. If they have weakened, it is necessary to reduce the calorie intake and include calcium supplements.

The East European Shepherd can be fed ready-made industrial rations. For puppies, adult dogs of this breed, there are super premium dry food (Orijen, Acana) and premium dry food (Purina ProPlan, Royal Canin, Eukanuba) on sale. There are rations specially designed for shepherd dogs (Royal Canin, Eukanuba food lines). The pet should have fresh water freely available.

Puppies, adult shepherd dogs are prohibited:

salty,
smoked,
roast,
fatty,
potato,
pork,
River fish,
raw liver
fresh bread,
tubular bones.

Milk is contraindicated in adult dogs. There are limitations associated with the peculiarities of digestion in the BEO. You can not feed large pieces of meat, offal and give a lot of empty porridge. Such feeding will shorten the life span of the animal, since it negatively affects the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas.

The main questions for aspiring East European Shepherd breeders are: how to choose a BEO puppy? And where to buy it?

If you decide to purchase an East European Shepherd Dog, then you should contact a specialized club or amateur dog breeders who are purposefully engaged in the cultivation and breeding of BEO, using working dogs with good appearance or, in other words, exterior and strong psyche. Before buying, you can go to exhibitions and choose the parents of your future pet, if you are willing to wait a while.

When choosing a VEO puppy, you should decide for what needs you are going to purchase it:

for protection;
to participate in exhibitions;
for sports;
for breeding.

When contacting the club, dog breeders take into account the wishes of buyers and will help you choose the perfect pet.

By the way, keep in mind that puppies of parents of average exterior are cheaper than from the lines of breeding orientalists. In this case, you need to take into account the working qualities and character of the BEO puppy. If you decide to purchase a dog for breeding work, then you need to be especially careful about the puppy's parents, it is better that his mother and father are from well-known producers, have a good exterior, high show marks.

Decide on the gender of your future pet. If you want a soft and docile dog, more attached to the owner, choose a bitch. They are easier to train and are not inferior in guarding qualities to males. Novice breeders have concerns about the peculiarities of keeping female dogs. You should not panic and be horrified because of this, because bitches pay attention to males only during estrus, and this happens once every six months. Males require a more skillful approach, they are more powerful, larger, more independent and, as producers, are preoccupied with the issue of reproduction. But the character of the East European Shepherd will depend not only on the biological characteristics of the breed, but also on your desire and desire to raise an adequate dog and a reliable companion.

You can buy a VEO puppy from the age of one month. Take your time when choosing, talk with the owners, look at the mother of puppies VEO, study the documents. Observe these cute lumps, choose a puppy who is interested in everything, who is not afraid to approach people, active and cheerful. Healthy BEO puppies are usually cheerful, well-fed, with cold noses, clean eyes and shiny soft hair.