Pomeranian Dogs - Big Dogs In Little Bodies

Article Title: Pomeranian Dogs – Big Dogs In Little Bodies
Author: Rosie A Allan

Pomeranians are beautiful works of art, but are far more
delicate than the average dog. Do not get a Pomeranian if you
cannot take care of their coats every day. Pomeranian dogs are
born entertainers and save their best for their people.
Pomeranians can be just as trainable as other dogs, if you are
patient and use positive reinforcement. Pomeranian dogs have
some health problems, but they can be cured if caught early.
Grooming their coats every day not only checks for health
problems, but gives your Pomeranian needed attention.

Pomeranians do not look like real dogs – they look more like
wind-up toys or a creature from Star Wars. They are smaller
versions of the original Pomeranian sled dogs that lived
hundreds of years ago in an area on the Baltic Sea called, not
coincidently, Pomerania. It is thought they might have
originally come from Lapland or Iceland, but nothing has been
proven and besides the name Pomeranian has stuck.

Pomeranian dogs are more than cute faces. They are demanding in
terms of attention and grooming, although undemanding in terms
of feeding and exercise. Their tiny bodies sometimes mean a lot
of difficulties in housebreaking, although some have been
successfully trained to use a littler box like a cat or a
rabbit. They are vocal, bold and will not suffer fools (or
foolish little children) gladly. Despite their resilient and
fearless nature, their bodies are actually quite fragile. They
need to be treated with the same care and caution as you would a
guinea pig or dwarf rabbit.

Pomeranian personalities can differ remarkably from Pomeranian
to Pomeranian. Since there is such a demand for them over the
past few decades, they have been breed more for quantity than
quality. Sadly, this has lead to puppy farms supplying pet
stores and Internet puppy sites with unhealthy, neurotic dogs.
Never get a Pomeranian from a pet store or Internet site that
sells puppies. Get one from a breeder or a Pomeranian rescue.

Pomeranians are standoffish around strangers and very
protective of their people and homes. This has, on occasion, led
to attacks. For example, this writer was walking her sixty-pound
dog past a yard with a wooden fence. One of the boards suddenly
banged dangerously, causing the both of us to jump. When I
looked at our attacker, it was a smiling Pomeranian who looked
very pleased with himself. They will bite when cornered by a
person or another animal.

Pomeranians need regular check ups and vaccinations just like
any other dogs. They need worming medication and rabies shots.
Pomeranian dogs are also prone to some illnesses more than other
breeds. These illnesses include eye infections, dislocated
patella, skin problems, teeth problems and slipped stifle. Their
skeletons are also more fragile than the average dog's. A drop
from your arms can fracture bones and do internal injuries.
Daily grooming can help you not only untangle the coat, but spot
potential problems before they become too serious.

Pomeranians can often grow bigger than their parents, but they
can still be purebred Pomeranian dogs. Their ancestors were sled
dogs of a Spitz-type that were about thirty pounds. Gradually,
as the use of dog sleds dwindled, the Pomeranian became smaller
for apartment dwelling. Now, they average about seven pounds.
With regular care, attention and a sensible diet, they should
live well into their teens and forever in your heart.

About The Author: Rosie Allan loves everything canine,
including Pomeranian dogs. The
http://www.officialpomeranianguide.com/ Pomeranian requires a
lot of attention and patience for training and grooming. The
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Pomeranian information can be found by visiting the American
Kennel Club website.

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