Odis (Odessa Domestic Ideal Dog)

Odis is a Ukrainian toy companion dog breed with a very friendly disposition, a strong nervous system, and good health. They are easy to train, require little grooming, and adapt well to life even in a small apartment. Journalists interpreted the breed's unusual name as an acronym, which they immediately deciphered as Odessa Domestic Ideal Dog.

Content

1 History of origin
2 Appearance
3 Character and behavior
4 Content Features
- 4.1 Care
5 Health and life expectancy
6 Where to buy a puppy
- 6.1 Price
7 Photos and videos
- 7.1 Video about the Odis dog breed

History of origin

Work on the breed began in the 80s of the 20th century by Odessa cynologists, who set the goal of creating a miniature South Russian ShepherdThey mated the Maltese, the miniature poodle, wire fox terrier and a chin. By the late 1990s, a breed group had been formed. Among others, it included a female named Kroha and a male named Siegfried. This pair produced offspring, among which a female named Franshika stood out. She was recognized as the standard of the breed and the progenitor of all modern Odisses. Initially, the dogs were colored. They were later divided into two groups: colored and white.

The breed got its name in honor of the city in which it appeared - Odessa.

The first standard was developed in 2004. Currently, Odis are recognized only by the Ukrainian Kennel Union (UKU), where they receive established pedigrees and are judged at shows according to the standard. In 2011, enthusiasts created the Odis Club, a single-breed organization within the KU, with Irina Vladimirovna Bakhareva as its chairperson.

Appearance

Odis is a small dog with a strong skeleton and a robust constitution, covered with long, thick hair that forms a fringe, mustache and beard on the head. In appearance, it is very similar Polish Lowland Sheepdog, but it is in size. Sexual dimorphism is expressed

Height at withers: 30-39 cm;
Weight: 5-7 kg.

The head is shaped like a blunt wedge. The skull is slightly domed. The stop is noticeable. The muzzle is well-filled, deep, with a straight nasal bridge, gradually tapering toward the tip. The tip is wide with prominent nostrils. The eyes are medium-sized, oval, dark in color, and set slightly slanted. The eyelids are pigmented. The lips are tight-fitting and moderately thick. The bite is scissor-like, but may be level in adult dogs. The ears are close to the skull, set high, and of medium size. The neck is dry, without dewlap.

The body is strongly built and proportional. The elongation index is 110. The depth of the chest is half the height at the withers. The ribcage is oval in cross-section, moderately wide and deep. The topline is strong. The withers are pronounced. The back is level. The loin is short and level. The croup is short, slightly sloping. The underline is slightly tucked up. The tail reaches the hock joint. When relaxed, it hangs down; when excited, it rises above the line of the back. The legs are of medium length, parallel. The front paws are oval, with elongated middle toes, the hind paws are rounded.

The skin is elastic and of moderate thickness. The coat is double. The guard hairs are medium-hard, 7-15 cm long, and form a fringe on the head that covers the eyes, beard, and mustache. The undercoat is well developed. Colors:

white;
white with spots of various colors (except liver);
dark gray;
fawn of various shades (except orange).

Character and behavior

Cynologists have strived to incorporate the best qualities of the original breeds into the Odyssey. The result is a small, cheerful, and very social dog. Sanguine in temperament, it has a strong nervous system, enthusiasm, and a pronounced friendliness toward people and other animals. Very curious and sociable, it always tries to be at the center of things, yet remains unobtrusive. Obedient and responsive, it wants to please its owner and bring joy to others.

Odisses have absorbed the cheerfulness of the fox terrier, the subtle intelligence of the poodle and the strong affection of the lapdog.

Odisses are highly trainable. Even at puppies, they easily learn simple commands. Later, they are capable of performing circus tricks of varying complexity. Owners plan to develop their talents for competitive training in the near future. These dogs form strong bonds with their owners and other family members. They are wary of strangers and have a strong guarding instinct. They will announce the arrival of guests with a loud bark. They quickly remember "their own" and greet everyone with a cheerful wag of their tail. They are quite intelligent and can display enviable cunning.

Content Features

First of all, Odis should be considered as companion dog, who is an integral part of the family and lives close to her beloved owner. She gets along well even in a small apartment. At home, she is quiet and tidy. She is generally not picky about food. She is quite physically resilient and will happily join her on country walks. In everyday life, she requires daily walks, which should not take much time.

Care

Grooming their long, thick coat doesn't take much time. During the shedding season, they shed quite heavily. Regular brushing is recommended during this time. During the rest of the year, they shed lightly and aren't prone to tangling, so frequent brushing isn't necessary. Odiss are bathed as needed, usually every 7-10 days or less, after which they are blow-dried. The dog's eyes, ears, and teeth are also monitored.

Hairstyles that greatly distort the natural appearance of the dog are not allowed at exhibitions, but if the dog is not exhibited, it can be trimmed at the owner’s request.

Health and life expectancy

Odises are marketed as strong, healthy, and resilient dogs. To date, no hereditary diseases or predisposition to any particular group of diseases have been identified in the breed. Life expectancy is 12-15 years.

Where to buy a puppy

Odis breeders are currently members of the Odis Club, a single-breed breeding organization. It's best to start your puppy search there. Most owners and breeders, as well as representatives of the breed, are located in Odessa.

The Odis is a young and small breed. There are only about 150 of these dogs in the world.

Price

The breed club states that the price of an Odis puppy is negotiable. Based on online ads, the average price is 6,000 hryvnia (approximately 15,000 rubles).