Pomeranian

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POMERANIAN

The Pomeranian belongs to the spitz family and its ancestors where sled dogs living on Iceland and in Lapland, Scandinavia. You can still clearly see how the Pomeranian is well adapted to a life in extremely cold and snowy conditions. The name Pomeranian is however not derived from a place above the artic circle; Pomerania it is a region in Historical Eastern Germany. The region is today shared by Poland and Germany. In many countries, the Pomeranian breed is known as Zwergspitz, which means dwarf spitz in the German language. In this article, you will find a lot of Pomeranian dog information, including brief info about how to care for your dog and what to think about before getting a Pomeranian dog. The coat of the Pomeranian resembles that of the Pekingese and needs to be brushed regularly (against the hair) to stay free of mats and frequents brushing will also increase circulation and help prevent dry skin. Very little trimming is necessary and you only have to remove straggly hairs. It should be noted that the Pomeranian will shed its thick, plush coat seasonally and that the Pomeranian is counted among the heaviest shedding toy breeds in the world. When it comes to the rest of the body, Pomeranian dog care must involve gentle ear, teeth and nail care and this breed should not be frequently bathed since this can dry out both skin and coat. You should also avoid using anti-flea products on a regular basis since this can remove beneficial oil from skin and hair. Seasonal bathing is definitely enough. Brush the teeth of your Pomeranian daily, or at least 1-2 times a week and avoid giving it sweet foods. Special dental treats can be purchased.  

The Pomeranian dog puppy is even more adorable than the extremely cute adult dog, but before you decide to get one you should ask yourself if you will be willing and able to care for this new member of your family for the next 12-15 years or even longer. Will you be able to provide it with enough companionship, training and exercise? Can you afford to take it to the vet? Are you prepared to devote sufficient amounts of time to Pomeranian dog care? You should also keep in mind that Pomeranians shed A LOT. Do not get a Pomeranian dog puppy unless you are okay with finding hair on all your clothes, furniture and carpets. You will be forced to vacuum clean your house several times a week; otherwise your entire home will be covered in an ever growing a layer of Pomeranian hair.  The Pomeranian certainly has a mind of its own and it is not as eager to learn and please as many other breeds. It is clever, but it might not always use its intelligence to learn new tricks or understand your commands. You must therefore firmly establish that you are the leader of the pack and that begging, sulking, or other forms of manipulation will not work on you. If you show your Pomeranian that you are weak and inconsistent, it will assume that it must become the leader of the pack since you are too much of a sissy to adequately protect the family and make the right decisions. If you on the other hand show your Pomeranian that you are confident and unswerving, it will gladly accept you as the pack leader and leave the decisions up to you. It will still have a mind of its own, but the Pomeranian dog training will become much easier once it has learned to trust you as the leader of the pack. Never forget that the ancestors of the Pomeranian were sturdy sled dogs from Lapland in Scandinavia, and such breeds will always have a will of their own – they must for instance be able to determine that the ice is too weak and stop on their own instead of gladly following the command of the sled driver. One essential part of Pomeranian dog training is to take control over when and why your Pomeranian barks. Pomeranians are inclined to bark at every new sight and sound, and if you leave them alone for longer periods of time they can develop a nasty habit of barking non-stop. The high-pitched bark of a Pomeranian will be enough to drive you as well as your neighbours crazy in no time, and Pomeranian dog training should therefore always include bark control. If you are unwilling to spend a lot of time on this type of  Pomeranian dog training and live in a place where you have neighbours, the Pomeranian is not a good breed for you.

It is hard to give any general guidelines when it comes to Pomeranian dog price tags, since the purchase prise varies a lot between different breeders. The price will also depend on if you want a Pomeranian dog puppy, a young and fully trained dog, or a dog that lives in a shelter or needs to be relocated from its current owner. The most important thing is to ask yourself what you get for your money. Will you get a Pomeranian puppy that has been vet checked, de-wormed and vaccinated or will you have to pay for this out of your own pocket? Has the Pomeranian dog breeder used healthy parents, or are you buying from a puppy mill owner that simply uses whatever parents he or she can find and forces them to produce as many puppies as possible each year? If you buy your Pomeranian dog from a reputable breeder, you will greatly increase your chances of ending up with a health and well socialized Pomeranian that can stay with your for at least 12-15 years. Some very healthy Pomeranians have even grown to be 20 years old! Trying to save a few bucks on the Pomeranian dog price by purchasing from a puppy mill is therefore a bad idea, since you increase the risk of getting a dog that needs expensive veterinary care and/or dies prematurely.

Poodle

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POODLE

 

Originally bred as a gun dog that would retrieve ducks and other prey from the water, the Poodle dog is today one of the most popular dog breeds and is commonly seen in dog shows all over the world. Depending on height, the poodles are divided into three varieties: toy poodles, miniature poodles and standard poodles. You can find more Poodle dog information regarding height limits and standards further down in this article, under the headline “Poodle dog breeding”. 

Poodles appear in many different colours and patterns and the Kennel Club rules regarding outer appearance varies significantly from country to country. Multi-coloured poodles can for instance participate in dog shows arranged by the United Kennel Club, but are disqualified by the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs. It is therefore important to obtain up to date Poodle dog information from the Kennel Club active in your particular part of the world if you are interested in dog shows. 

A Poodle dog puppy can melt the heart of anyone, but before you decide to make a purchase you should ask yourself if you are willing and able to care for this dog for the common 12-15 years or even longer. Will you be able to provide it with adequate amounts of love, care, exercise, veterinary attention and companionship? Is the breed right for your and your family? Does your budget allow for a dog?

A common misconception when it comes to Poodles is that they require excessive amounts of coat care. If this is the only factor preventing you from getting a Poodle dog puppy, there is not need to worry.. If you want to keep your Poodle as a pet only, you can give it a low-maintenance hairstyle. Like most other breeds it will still need a certain amount of grooming, but much less than a show dog Poodle.

Female poodles are prone to develop certain types of mammary tumours, but fortunately enough there is one simple thing that you can do that will greatly decrease the risk of mammary tumours in your dog: spaying. If you decide to purchase a female Poodle dog puppy, you are therefore advised to have it spayed before its first heat cycle unless you intend to keep it for breeding purposes. Many owners keep putting it off, but it should ideally be done before the first heat cycle so pick up the phone and call your vet right away!

The dainty show dog poodle might look like the height of extravagance and snobbishness, but this breed was actually originally created to be a brawny working dog that would not hesitate to throw itself into ice-cold waters during hunting. It is still occasionally used as a gun dog and the show clips that we perceive as ostentatious have evolved from clippings used to provide warmth for major joints during duck hunts in chilly water, while the rest of the body was shaved to minimize drag in the water. Poodle dog training has been carried out for several hundreds of years in Europe and the poodle is a clever creature that learns new tricks and tasks with ease. In addition to being a gun dog, Poodle dogs compete in obedience, agility, herding and tracking. If you are interested in Poodle dog training beyond the basics, there is hardy any limit to what you can teach this versatile dog.    

The Poodle dog price varies considerably from breeder to breeder, and it is therefore important to ask yourself what you actually get for your money. Is the price high because the Poodle dog breeder has devoted a lot of time and money into the development of healthy and well socialized Poodle puppies, or is the price high because the breeder is the reckless owner of a puppy mill? Has the breeder taken care to chose the right parents, or is he or she simply using the cheapest available dogs? Is the bitch healthy and happy, or has she been forced to produce as many puppies as possible each year?  Has the breeder paid to have the Poodle puppies checked by a vet, vaccinated and de-wormed or will you have to pay for this out of your own pocket? These are just a few of the questions you should ask your self when comparing the Poodle dog price offered by different breeders. If you have located a reputable Poodle dog breeder, do not try to save a few bucks by going to a puppy mill instead. Poodles are generally expected to reach an age of at least 12-15 years, but this is naturally not true for unhealthy Poodle dog puppies. Buying a Poodle dog plagued by hereditary ailments can also turn out to be a very expensive purchase in the long run since the dog might require extensive veterinary care. It should be stressed that a high Poodle dog price does not in any way guarantee that you will get a high quality dog – the price might be high simply because the seller is greedy.