| The Pomeranian is a popular breed, and no wonder. | | | | lead to excessive barking when the dog becomes |
| Most dog breeds in the toy group make wonderful | | | | suspicious of new people and strangers. Some |
| pets. Some domesticated dogs were bred to provide | | | | Pomeranian dogs bark incessantly when a stranger |
| some kind of labor service to humankind. Dogs like | | | | invades their territory, even if the stranger is their |
| the Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, and Doberman | | | | owner's welcome guest. Owners must not allow the |
| Pinscher provide useful services like water rescues, | | | | Pomeranian to get the better of them. Undisciplined |
| snow rescues and property guard duty. Appropriately | | | | dogs may venture into unacceptable behavior like |
| enough, these dogs are all members of the working | | | | snapping and biting. |
| group. | | | | Surprisingly, Pomeranians are perfectly willing to share |
| Dogs in the sporting group work at hunting and field | | | | the household with other dogs, even another |
| trials. These dogs include spaniels, setters, pointers, | | | | Pomeranian dog. If you have never had a Pomeranian |
| and retrievers like the American Water Spaniel, the | | | | dog before, you may want to consult an obedience |
| English Setter, the German Wirehaired Pointer, and | | | | trainer with your dog to learn how to correct any |
| the Curly-Coated Retriever. | | | | problems early on. |
| The hound group works by tracking prey, either by | | | | The Pomeranian, like other dogs in the toy group, has |
| scent or by sheer stamina. Scent hounds include the | | | | a very fragile bone structure and must be treated |
| Bloodhound, the Basset Hound and the Beagle. While | | | | with great care to avoid injuring the dog. Therefore, |
| the Greyhound, Saluki and Whippet can outrun nearly | | | | it is essential to learn methods of discipline that do |
| any prey animal over the long haul. | | | | not involve physical punishment or force. |
| The Pomeranian, in contrast to these hard workers, | | | | Housebreaking may be particularly difficult, but |
| was bred to be a lap dog, a friend and constant | | | | modern tools of the trade like housebreaking pads, |
| companion. | | | | along with diligence, will lead to eventual success. |
| Pomeranian dogs are over-the-top confidant and can | | | | Overall, the Pomeranian makes an outstanding pet. |
| be so sure of their position in the home that they | | | | These dogs are prized for their devotion to elderly or |
| overwhelm an owner who lacks confidence. These | | | | lonesome owners. And indeed, they provide much |
| dogs are secure in their position as leader of the | | | | needed companionship to dog lovers the world over. |
| pack. It takes a bold, confident owner who is not | | | | Even in small quarters, the Pomeranian will exercise |
| afraid to take charge to handle an overconfident | | | | itself by running all around its territory, making it the |
| Pomeranian. Your Pomeranian dog wants to be with | | | | perfect city pet. |
| you all the time, so be prepared to have your dog sit | | | | A dog show judge whose specialty is the toy group, |
| in your lap or at your side while you read a magazine | | | | Rosie Allan is in demand as a lecturer and panelist on |
| or newspaper or try to watch TV. These little dogs | | | | issues related to small breeds. The Pomeranian is a |
| with huge personalities are inquisitive, intelligent, | | | | playful, confident dog who loves to be the center of |
| animated and alert. | | | | attention. Owners seeking Pomeranian information |
| Pomeranians can sometimes develop extreme | | | | that will help with housebreaking or other training |
| attachments to their owners, becoming very | | | | issues should consult a dog trainer who specializes in |
| protective when they think their master is | | | | toy breeds. |
| threatened. This strong-willed protectiveness may | | | | |