Pomeranian dogs were originally found and developed in the Prussian Region of Pomerania and the ancestors of those we see today use to weigh up to 30 pounds. It is Queen Victoria who is credited with making this breed popular in the late 1800's and also for breeding down the size. Today, Poms are popular as both show dogs and pets.
The Pomeranian is a member of the AKC Toy Group where it was shown in the miscellaneous classification in 1892, gaining it's regular classification in 1900. One of the tiniest of the Toy dogs, the Pomeranian weights between 3 and 7 pounds and stand 7 to 12 inches tall. This breed can live to be 15 years of age.
The Pomeranian is a fluffy dog with pointed ears and a wedge shaped head. The nose is either the color of the coat or dark, eyes are almond shaped and dark in color with a bright sparkle and their teeth meet in a scissors bite. They have a feathered tail that curls up and forward on their back. The neck and chest area on the Pom has an abundant ruff of fur. Most Pomeranians have a solid coat, but parti colored is allowed in the breed. The colors can be brown, blue, cream, white, red, orange or black.
Intelligent and eager to please their owners, Pomeranian dogs are very loyal to their families. However, they can also be very willful, bold and on occasions temperamental. Pomeranians learn tricks quickly but need to be trained with a kind but firm hand or they will not listen to you.
The Pomeranian is a wonderful companion as well as great for showing because of their docile temper and affectionate nature. This breed is one of the most independent of the Toy breeds and has an alert and curious personality. They are active indoors but don't require a yard, just take them for a walk once a day and they will be happy.
Like many other pure bred dogs, Poms can be prone to health problems and some may be prone to slipped stifle, dislocated patella (knee cap), heart and skin problems as well as eye infections. They are also prone to early tooth loss and problems with their gums so a good dental program including daily brushing and yearly vet visits is important to keep your Pom in the best of health.
Pomeranian dogs do need daily grooming of their fluffy double coat to avoid tangles and mats. The undercoat is like fluffy cotton and prone to mats - the outer coat is longer and more silky.
Fluffy little powder puffs ? that's how Pomeranian dogs have been described. These adorable little creatures are very intelligent and love to learn and they are the perfect lap dog. They can sometimes be temperamental but are very loyal and eager to please their owners. These dogs are very intelligent and always want to learn. When they are taught from an early age, they can become well trained in obeying commands.
Pomeranian dogs are part of the spitz family. Their name comes from the Pomerania region of what is now northern Poland and modern eastern Germany. Because of their small size, they are classified as a toy breed. The Pomeranian is actually a miniature copy of the Baltic sled dogs.
Quite a few famous people have been infatuated by Pomeranian Dogs. Queen Victoria helped popularize the Pomeranian in England with her dog named Marco. Michelangelo's Pomeranian actually watched him paint the Sistine Chapel. Marie Antoinette and Mozart also owned Pomeranians. But, the funniest Pomeranian of all is the one on the camera commercial with the tennis star Maria Sharapova. The Pomeranian in the ad is not really her dog. But she really does have a 1 ? year old male Pomeranian named Dolce who looks just like the dog in the commercial. I cannot watch that commercial without laughing, even though I have seen it so many times.
Pomeranian dogs are quite photogenic, but have you ever thought about how you can get really great photos of them? The best time to snap the photo is when the animal is active and doing something they enjoy. But, be prepared to shoot quickly. Two things that most people cannot resist are kids and pets. If the child and the pet look at the camera at the same time, then you should be able to get a really good picture.
It's very tempting to want to dress up your Pomeranian dogs in cute little outfits. Who can resist something so cute? And it's not only clothing we're talking about, but also jewelry, including tiaras, crystal collar dog necklaces and fancy hairpins . A simple thing like dressing up your dog can create a lot of enjoyment for you, as well as your pet, because your precious little pet will love the attention it will receive. Just make sure that your dog is comfortable with what you put on it. Pomeranian dogs may not be happy being dressed up. If so, you could get them a great looking collar with lots of bling. It doesn't really matter what you decide to put on them, Pomeranian dogs are so cute that they really don't need anything to enhance their natural beauty.
You might want to join a Meet Up group relating to Pomeranian dogs. You can meet other owners of these enchanting little pets and have play dates and share advice and friendship. Just think of how happy your little dog will be to hang out with a bunch of other adorable Pomeranian dogs.
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