Pomeranian Dogs

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Pomeranians are ---> Intelligent, Sweet and Hard Working

Pomeranians are one of the smallest dog breeds, and are extremely lively
and devoted dogs. They are highly intelligent, eager to learn, and love to
work. Poms are a happy and relatively friendly breed, but they are known to
be temperamental at times.

The Pomeranian has a natural bold and willful nature. They have an attitude
that is much larger than their size and are very independent. Pomeranians
make excellent companions, and are the perfect addition to any family when
trained properly.

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Planning of getting a Pom?

So, here's the things you must know about this breed.

History of Pomeranians

Pomeranians first appeared in the once Prussian region of Pomerania, which is
now recognized as Germany and Poland. They are the descendents of ancient sled
dogs from Lapland and Iceland known as the Spitz breed. At first Poms were
larger in size and were used to herd sheep. They were later bred to a smaller
size in Pomerania, which is also where the breed received their name.

Pomeranians didn’t become a popular breed until one dog was brought to England
in 1888 and was presented as a gift to Queen Victoria. Due to the Queen’s
popularity, it wasn’t long before owning a Pomeranian was considered high
fashion among the court.

With their popularity well established in England, Pomeranians were brought to
America during the early 20 th century, and quickly became a hit. However, the
dogs that were held with such esteem in England and America during this time,
did not look like the Poms so many dog owners have come to know and love today.
Pomeranians of the past had less puffy coats, larger ears and bones, and weighed
just under 6 pounds.

Aside from having a history of being cute, fashionable dogs with plenty of
personality, Pomeranians have also been used for other purposes than simply as a
gift to the Queen. For instance, Poms are celebrated for their intelligence and hard work.
They were, and still are often used for:

    * Search and rescue – When the assistance of a small dog is needed to search for
            survivors, such as in an earthquake.
    * Hearing assistance
    * Therapy for the ill and elderly – Poms are often brought into nursing homes to
            cheer up the patients.

Currently, Pomeranians are still one of the most popular toy breeds today.

Height:  8-11 inches
Weight:  3-7 pounds (1-3 kg.)

Note: His physical characteristics make him susceptible to injury. For this reason, it
is important that children are taught how to properly play with the dog, and that everyone
in the family is conscious of where the dog is at all times, as he can be easily stepped or
sat on.

Pomeranians are tempermental and can easily become overwhelmed if very young children pay them
too much attention. This attention may make the dog nervous and cause him to become snappy.

Pomeranian Allergies:

There are 2 main types of allergies in dogs.  A Pomeranian may have an external allergy.  This
means that your Pomeranian may be allergic to an element outside of their body such as pollen,
dust, shampoo or other. The most common allergy is from dog shampoo.

The 2nd type of dog allergy is an internal allergy.  This will mean that when your dog ingests
something, such as a particular dog food or very rarely a medication,  they will have an allergic
reaction.

Health Problems:

Pomeranians are prone to dislocated patella (knee-cap), slipped stifle, heart problems, eye
infections, skin irritations and tooth decay and early loss. It is recommended that they are fed
dry dog food or crunchy milk bones daily to help keep the teeth and gums in good condition. Newborn
Pom puppies are very tiny and fragile. Three newborns can be held in the palm of ones hand. Dams on
the smaller side often need to deliver by cesarean section. When the dog is old it may become molted
with bald spots.

Living Conditions:

The Pomeranian is good for apartment living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a
yard. Be careful they do not overheat in hot weather.

Exercise:

Poms need a daily walk.  Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks
are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off
lead, such as a large fenced in yard.

Life Expectancy:  About 15 years.

Pomeranian Coat:

The Pomeranians long double coat requires brushing at least once weekly. It is important to lift and
part the top coat and brush the cottony undercoat as well. This will reduce shedding. Frequent brushing
can damage the coat.

Note:
It’s your job to keep your Pom out of danger and trouble.
This can easily be done through proper training, which will give you the right control over the dog.





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