The Pomeranian Dog
By Lee DobbinsHistory
Did you know the Pomeranian was once a much larger dog that weighed around 35 pounds? A cousin to the spitz type dogs, this pampered lap dog once called the arctic home.
Bred down to it's tiny size over the centuries, the Pomeranian became popular in the late 1800's when Queen Victorian brought a 12 pound Pom back from Italy. This vivacious little dog soon became a favorite of European royalty and was bred to be even smaller until it reached the average of 5 pounds.
Historically, the Pomeranian has been fancied by many famous Europeans. Michelangelo had a little Pom that sat on a silk pillow and watched him while he painted the Sistine Chapel. Martin Luther, the great church leader had one of these little dogs that he mentioned often in his work. Mozart had a Pomeranian that he dedicated an Aria to and Chopin composed the Valse des Petits Chiens for his girlfriends Pom.
Care and Grooming
Pomeranians are easy to care for but do need some special attention. They can be easily groomed in less than 1 hour a day, but I am sure you will want to spend much more time than that bonding with your pet!
Brushing your Pomeranian every day is a good way to bond with your pet as well as insure his coat is healthy and looks good. Poms have a double coat that can easily become matted so brushing is necessary. A once a week - or every couple of weeks - bath is a nice way to keep your Pom smelling and looking good! Don't forget to groom around his paws and tail area as well as clip his nails.
Unfortunately, Pomeranians can be prone to tooth problems. Tooth loss and bacterial buildup is not uncommon in these little dogs so you should take extra care to make sure your pet has the proper dental care. Brush your dogs teeth daily with a specially formulated enzymatic tooth paste that fights bacteria and have yearly dental checks and scaling if necessary. Tooth care is quite important to your dogs overall health as if bacteria is left unchecked in the mouth, it can spread throughout the dogs body and cause health problems for your pet.
The Pom's eyes are another area where you should pay some special attention. Like most small dogs, discharge from the eye can accumulate causing staining and, sometimes a goopy mess. Clean the area around the eye daily with a Q-tip (be careful not to get too close to the dogs eye). If the fur around the eye becomes stained, you can buy a special liquid that helps remove the staining.
Health Problems
Luxating Patellas or a knee that slips out of place is common in Pomeranians andin some cases this may require surgery. Many Poms suffer from hypothyroidism which can cause other problems and should be checked by your vet. Some Poms lose patches of hair as they grow older. This usually starts at the back and moves forward. If your Pom sounds like he is coughing then he may have a collapsing trachea which is not uncommon in this breed. An xray can determine if this is the problem and medication can be given to reduce coughing. Tooth loss and bacteria build up is a problem in Pomeranians as well as other small dogs.
About The Author:
Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.pomeranian-pages.com where you can find out everything you need to know about Pomeranians. Looking for a Pomeranian? Find out more about adopting a Pomeranian puppy at http://www.pomeranian-pages.com/Pomeranian-Breeders.html
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crying pom
Hello everyone,
I just got a pomeranian the other day. He is the sweetest thing and wants all of my attention. He is 2 pounds and so i dont want him to go on my bed / furniture so he doesnt get hurt. the only thing is that now he cryes all night and during the day if i am not paying attention to him. what can i do to make him stop?
please help. thanks
Post By pom lover (Guest Post)
RE: The Pomeranian Dog
they're the sweetest dogs ever.. and very lovable..one question? If they've reached five years already, won't they be able to give birth anymore? Is it dangerous for a pom to be pregnant?
Post By nau (Guest Post)
RE: The Pomeranian Dog
Im so excited..i can't wait til tomorow to see my bheibee's Pomeranian dog..because we lost her since last week..and my bheibee was all cryin because she miss her dog very much..and i'm with her tonight and she's still keep on crying when she remember her dog..well tomorow is gonna be the happiest day of her life..the good thing is.."SHE DOESN'T KNOW THAT HER MOM AND I FOUND HER POMERANIAN DOG TOOTSIE" : ) so yeah im so happy too!! We love that dog very much..so i think thats all.. maybe ill put some picture of her tomorrow or so.. Our Pomeranian dog is the bomb!haha!
I LOvE YOu Bheibee!
-MarVin
Post By Marvin Flores and Jamie Camit (Guest Post)
RE: The Pomeranian Dog
i am getting a pom im so happy! do they like to be dressed up and what's the average size the grow to be?
Post By megan (Guest Post)
RE: The Pomeranian Dog
There is an herbal additive to your small dog's morning meal that will stop the tear staining. It is called Angel's Glow. It works for my Maltepoo and my Yorkie. You can find it at http://www.Angelsglow.com .
I just think this stuff is peaches.
Post By the Oracle (Guest Post)
RE: The Pomeranian Dog
I got my first pom about 8 years ago. I'm on my second one now. They are adorable and entertaining dogs! They are also smart and very curious about EVERYTHING! Celeste just turned 10 months old on June 2. She's about 3.8 lbs and a fluffy bundle of joy!
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