There are different opinions about the origin of the Silver Fox Dog species. Some say it originated from the white German Plush Dog. Between 1910 and 1918, many German Plush Dogs were transported to Japan and were loved by the locals for their white fur. Some people say it originated from the American Huskies. In fact, people began to breed silver fox dogs in the Stone Age, but at that time this dog breed was not taken seriously at all, and there were many crossbreeds. Silver fox dogs with this appearance are often similar to Pomeranians, Samoyeds, and Japanese Shiba Inu dogs. It was officially recognized as an independent dog breed in 1952.

1. Silver Fox Dog-Introduction

The silver fox dog is also known as: Japanese sharp-billed dog, silver fox, Japanese silk (velvet) dog, English name: Japanese Spitzbn. Now it is mainly distributed in the UK, Australia, Germany, Japan and other regions. The Silver Fox loves to bark and is fully alert to things around it, making it an excellent guard dog. The Silver Fox Dog has a naughty personality and needs conscious regulation and training from its owner when it is young. Train them not to scratch and damage things in the house with their claws, train them to pay attention to hygiene and develop good habits of regular defecation. It reaches sexual maturity in 6-8 months and physical maturity in 12 months. When it reaches physical maturity, it can mate and reproduce. It comes into estrus twice a year in spring and autumn. The gestation period is 58-65 days, with 4-6 animals per litter.

2. Silver Fox Dog - Morphological Characteristics

(1)Physical characteristics

The appearance of the Silver Fox Dog is very similar to that of a fox. Male Silver Fox Dogs are 36-40cm tall at the shoulders, and female Silver Fox Dogs are 30-38cm tall at the shoulders. Weight range: Male Silver Fox dogs weigh 6-12kg, female Silver Fox dogs weigh 5-10kg; female Silver Fox dogs are slightly smaller. The limbs are of moderate length and well muscled for running, and the entire body is perfectly matched.

(2)Appearance characteristics

The head of the Silver Fox Dog is medium in size and in the shape of an inverted triangle; the nose is small, round, and black; the eyes are large, almond-shaped, and black in color. The ears are set high, small, triangular in shape, and kept upright at all times. The neck is of medium length and in good proportion to the head. The tail is set high, of adequate length, and carried well over the back.

(3) Coat characteristics

The coat of the Silver Fox Dog is of medium length, rich and dense, very soft to the touch and easy to care for. The coat color is mainly white, and it is completely covered with white hair. It runs energetically and is extremely lovable.

(4)Characteristics

As a companion dog and alert dog, the Silver Fox is very intelligent, sociable, vigilant and loyal. At work, he makes an excellent guard dog and remains alert at all times. Silver fox dogs are also very naughty in daily life. The owner should start training them from an early age. It will be more difficult to train them when they grow up.

3. Silver Fox Dog-Training Method

(1) Reward and punishment system

silverThe personality of the fox dog is like that of a child, extremely lively and naughty. You often make some small mistakes. When the owner discovers it, you should stop and criticize it immediately in person, and don't punish it afterwards, so that he doesn't know why you are angry. When he performs well, give him lots of encouragement and praise to make him feel happy. In this way, through the reward and punishment system, the dog can quickly recognize what is right and what is wrong.

(2) Password training method

Dogs are very understanding animals, but they cannot fully understand the meaning of every word spoken by their owners, especially during training. Therefore, the owner can develop some short and clear commands or gestures to guide training. Use unified passwords and gestures to issue commands during each training session. After repeated training in this way, the silver fox dog will be able to clearly grasp the meaning expressed by the owner.

(3) Toy and food induction method

The Silver Fox Dog is also a very greedy and playful dog breed. The owner can induce training in favor of his desire for food and toys. Starting training 20 minutes before eating every day is the best way. Each training time should not be too long, as this will cause the dog to become tired of learning.

4. Silver Fox Dog-Raising Method

(1) Food feeding

Silver fox dogs are not picky eaters. Silver fox dogs used as pet dogs mainly provide them with dog food, and some other foods can be provided appropriately. However, guard dogs used for work generally provide meat, vegetables, broth, etc. Dogs prefer meat to grain, and they may prefer certain types of meat, such as beef and pork. Do not give milk to dogs, just provide clean drinking water.

(2)Coat care

The coat of the Silver Fox Dog is mainly white and very beautiful. It is also very easy to take care of. Regular grooming by the owner in daily life can reduce hair loss, promote metabolism, and make the hair look smoother and shiny. Give him a bath once a week to prevent the invasion of germs. You can get vaccinated 1-2 times a year to prevent diseases.

5. How much does a silver fox dog cost?

The price of Silver Fox Dog is uncontrollable and is mainly affected by factors such as region, age, size, bloodline, gender, coat, etc. The price of an ordinary silver fox dog in Beijing is around 1,200-1,600 yuan, the relatively good price for a 1-2 year old dog is around 1,600-3,800 yuan, and the price of a high-quality blood dog is over 3,800 yuan. In inland areas the price will be 300-1000 yuan lower.

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