This post will talk about Nipper’s breed. Nipper is the RCA dog. In this post, we will present a brief description of the dog Nipper, we will discover his breed and finally the physical and behavioral characteristics of the breed.
What kind of dog is the RCA dog?
The RCA dog is called Nipper. He is a mixed breed dog with terrier characteristics. For a while he was thought to be a purebred terrier dog, but he has always been a mixed breed dog.
What is RCA? And who is the RCA dog?
Radio Corporation of America, also known as RCA Corporation, is a company in the telecommunications industry, dominating the electronics and communications market in the United States.
The English dog of the RCA was called Nipper (1884-1895). He was the model dog for a painting entitled “His Master’s Voice” which became famous around the world associated with the RCA company. In the image Nipper is listening to a phonograph as in the picture below.
About the Mixed breed
The Mix breed is a combination of surprises. Your physical and behavioral condition can bring very different characteristics as described below.
Physical characterizes
The characteristics can be very varied, it depends on the origin of these dogs, which can be small, medium, and large. In addition, the shapes are also diverse, with erect or drooping ears, flattened or elongated snouts, and so on.
As for the dog’s hair, it can be long, short, single or double. curled, smooth and even curly. All colors can exist.
Behavior/temperament
As well as physical characteristics, behavior can also vary greatly. There may be restless dogs that need a lot of physical activity, and calmer dogs that don’t require as much exercise. In some cases, the behavior of these dogs is directly related to the tutors’ training.
It is common for most mixed breed dogs to be intelligent, companions and loyal. Overall, they are described as calm and docile by their tutors.
Health care
Mixed breed dogs tend to be very healthy dogs. One of the factors that makes them so healthy is that the mixture of breeds in general prevents breeding between relatives, or with similar genetics. Thus making the dogs more resistant to some genetic diseases.
Due to the mixing of breeds, there is no genetic history of disease for this breed. However, it is said that large dogs should be careful with joint problems, such as hip dysplasia, and small female dogs are more likely to develop breast tumors.
Castration of mixed breed dogs is advisable, as many of these dogs are abandoned dogs. Thus, castration can avoid unwanted reproduction, being an important ally of dogs population control. In addition to being a way of preventing the appearance of breast tumors in females.
Even though they are extremely healthy dogs, it is important that regular visits to the veterinarian are made. For general check ups, vaccination and deworming. Thus preventing the sweetening of the animal.
Breed care
Daily care is important to prevent the dog from getting sick. Below we will talk about some care with the mixed breed as:
- Food care;
- Bath care;
- Ear care;
- Fur care;
- Nail care;
- Teeth care.
Food care
These are dogs that need good food and a balanced diet. Mixed breed dogs can have a natural and balanced diet made by a veterinary nutritionist, or they can eat industrial foods specific to the animal’s size.
The amount of food served to dogs must follow the indication of each industrialized food, thus preventing dogs from becoming underweight or obese.
Bath care
Baths in this breed can vary with each dog, but in general, at least one bath per month is recommended. Bathing should be done very carefully, especially to avoid getting water into the ear. The animal must always be very dry after bathing to avoid the growth of microorganisms that can lead to dermatitis.
Ear care
Some dogs may have erect ears which can predispose them to ear infections. Ear cleaning should be done with specific products for dogs every week. This way it is possible to avoid serious problems such as otitis.
Fur care
Some dogs will have a long coat, requiring brushing two to three times a week. Some will need to have their fur groomed at least once a month. Other dogs can have short coats, not needing to have their coat brushed constantly, and there is no need to grooming the fur either.
Nail care
The nail clipping in the mixed breed, it is recommended to be done at least once or twice a month. Clipping the nails prevents the animal from getting hurt or even hurting the tutor.
Some animals can walk more and end up wearing out more nails, not needing to cut their nails as often. On the other hand, animals that live indoors on smooth floors tend not to file their nails, requiring more frequent trimming.
Teeth care
Dogs of this breed should brush their teeth every 48 hours with a dog-specific toothpaste. Constant brushing of your dog’s teeth helps prevent tartar buildup and the resulting problems.
Conclusion
In this blog post we were able to find out more about the Mixed breed. Themes such as the physical characteristics of the Mixed breed, in addition to its intelligence, loyalty and energetic behaviors which makes it an excellent companion dog.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): What kind of dog is the RCA dog?
Is a mixed breed aggressive?
They can be aggressive, especially if they have been abused and when abandoned on the street. But overall they tend to be calm and loyal to their owners. Much of their behavior is linked to tutor training.
How big is a Mixed breed?
The sizes can be varied, depending on the parents that can be small, medium or large.
Are Mixed breeds good family pets?
Yes, in addition to being considered faithful and companions when you adopt a mixed breed dog, you reduce the amount of animals that suffer on the streets.
References
Eliza, T. (2013). An analysis of onomatopoeias in Garfield comic. Vivid: Journal of Language and Literature, 2(2). Chicago
Picture from Flirk.com
