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Article #332: Why The Pomeranian Is A Fluff To Be Reckoned With

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Pomeranians may be just a big ball of nature is why the Pomeranian requires
fluff to some people but to others they obedience training. He must know that
make a a fantastic and devoted his owner is in charge or the Pom will
companion... take charge and attempt to boss his
The Pomeranian is a small fluff ball that family around. Like many of the Toy
looks like a miniature lion. His double breeds, Pomeranians seem oblivious to
coat that can be colored orange, red, their size.
brown, cream, white, blue or black, and Pomeranians can be a very temperamental
his small erect ears, are his most breed and only accept other family pets
distinctive features. Although his coat if they have been raised with them as a
is beautiful, it does shed plenty of fur puppy. Poms will not tolerate teasing
and will require daily grooming to keep and are much happier with older children
it free from mats and knots. than they are with younger kids.
Pomeranians first became popular in Furthermore, younger children may handle
England in the late 19th century thanks the Pomeranian roughly and
to Queen Victoria who took a great liking unintentionally hurt the dog.
to the breed. However, Poms were Keep in mind, the Pomeranian is a Toy dog
actually developed from sled dogs in the so it is very small weighing only 3 - 7
once Prussian region of Pomerania, where pounds and at its highest stands only at
the breed received their name. 11 inches. Thus, it is more fragile than
The Pomeranian is full of energy and is larger dog breeds, and it won't hesitate
incredibly clever. He loves to learn and to defend itself if it feels threatened.
work which makes him an easy dog to Due to the fact that Poms are so small,
train. In fact, hissupreme intelligence they make ideal apartment dogs and are
has also made the Pom a frequent show dog perfect city companions. They are
champion. One of his greatest joys is exceptionally active indoors and only
barking, which has made him an ideal require short walks. This also makes
watchdog. Unfortunately, Poms like to them an excellent companion for seniors.
yap on a regular basis, which can become On average, a Pomeranian is a healthy dog
annoying. For this reason, many owners and will live anywhere from 12 - 16
take great care to teach their dog's when years. They are not prone to any major
it is acceptable to bark. health defects, but the common issues
Poms are very proud and courageous. Even that seem to affect this breed include
though they love to be with their owners, early tooth loss, eye infections and skin
they are very independent. Their and heart problems.
independent, bold and often willful






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