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