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Dedicated to the affectionate and resourceful Pomeranian, this Smart Owners Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.
Each Smart Owners Guide offers a description of the breeds character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppys homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.
Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call Its a Fact, Smart Tip, Notable & Quotable, and Did You Know? Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called Pop Pups and True Tails. Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the Try This feature pages.
The Smart Owners Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Pom, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, theres a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.
The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owners Guide is fully indexed.

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CHAPTER 1

THE PLEASURE OF A POM

The Pomeranians identification as a toy breed is not a universally accepted - photo 1

The Pomeranians identification as a toy breed is not a universally accepted designation. He stands alone as the only toy breed that traces his roots back to working-dog origins. In many countries, he is classified as a spitz breed, reflecting his ancestry and temperament.

Regardless of how he is categorized, a Pomeranian is a lot of dog in a very small package. He may be cuddly and adorable, but he definitely does not consider himself a dainty house pet. He is a dog, in every sense of the word! Although he is known to be a great apartment pet, dont expect a Pom to spend his days watching TV and eating potato chips. His legacy of working-dog ancestors has given him a type A personality. He is energetic, fearless and insatiably curious. Thanks to this combination of temperament traits, he tends to be fairly active indoors and outdoors.

Historically, the Pomeranian has been acknowledged as an excellent house guardian. Despite his size, he has a well deserved reputation as a watchdog. Quick to investigate anything unusual, he is unflinchingly brave and willing to stand his ground against far larger opponents. These qualities can make him surprisingly protective toward his owner, and failing to keep this behavior within bounds may get him into dangerous situations. Unchecked, he can also evolve into excessive barking and sharpness.

Dogs are pack animals and enjoy the company of other dogs as well as people - photo 2

Dogs are pack animals and enjoy the company of other dogs, as well as people. Many owners find themselves adding more Pomeranians to their homes soon after adopting their first.

Exceedingly intelligent, a Pom is perfectly capable of understanding and following the rules. He is not, however, inclined to take orders; successful training must combine gentleness, firmness and psychology. If you are reluctant to set boundaries or enforce rules, you may end up coping with an extremely spoiled, demanding little dog. A reasonable amount of training can prevent a multitude of problems and dramatically enhance your relationship with your Pom. He may be tiny, but dont underestimate how important this can be.

Like many toy breeds, Poms are noted for their longevity; most remain active and playful well into old age. Their typical life span is 12 to 16 years, and many live as long as 20 years.

LETS GET PHYSICAL

The Pomeranians defining traits are diminutive size; a luxurious, stand-off double coat; and a unique silhouette. This profile is characterized by compact, cobby proportions; high head carriage; a short muzzle; tin, high-set ears; and a high-set tail covered by a profuse plume carried over the back. Despite his small size, a correctly made Pom is sound and sturdy, not a frail little lap dog.

Although the Pomeranian is descended from much larger dogs, this modern-day toy weighs between 3 to 7 pounds and stands 8 to 10 inches tall (measured to the withers or shoulders). The Pom breed standard, a written description of the appearance and temperament of ideal specimen, contains no size disqualification, and larger and smaller dogs do occur. Unlike some toy breeds, no extremely miniaturized teacup version has been created by commercial breeders. Breeding normal-sized Poms is enough of a challenge. However, oversized Poms weighing 8 to 12 pounds or more are fairly common. They may lack the breeds style and compactness, but this does not diminish their value as fine pets.

The Poms magnificent coat is his hallmark trait. Its made up of a soft, dense undercoat and a profuse harsh outercoat. The abundance of his coat can sometimes give the illusion that he is much larger than he actually is. It can be surprising to discover just what a tiny dog is actually wrapped inside this copious garment. Although his coat requires regular attention, keeping it in top condition is not as complicated as one would imagine.

PERSONALITY POINTERS

The Poms spitz ancestry is quite apparent in his temperament. He is fearless, proud, self-possessed and apt to forget how small he is. Often described as cocky, his dynamic personality makes him a joy to live with. Although a Pom is fiercely devoted to his owner, he is far more confident and independent than many breeds his size. His strong protective instincts can make him territorial and possessive about food and toys and disinclined to back down from a fight. A responsible owner will ensure that this curiosity and self-assurance does not lead a Pom into trouble.

HAIR, THERE, EVERYWHERE?

Every dog regularly sheds dead hair from his follicles to make way for new growth. Double-coated breeds like the Pom do most of their shedding during the spring and fall. The shedding process normally takes 3 to 6 weeks, and regular brushing is especially important during these weeks to prevent mats and control shedding. Mats most often form around the neck and chest, as well as over the shoulders where the coat tends to be longer and heavier.

Meet other Pom owners just like you On our Pomeranian forums you can chat - photo 3

Meet other Pom owners just like you On our Pomeranian forums you can chat - photo 4

Meet other Pom owners just like you. On our Pomeranian forums, you can chat about your toy dog and ask other owners for advice about training, health issues and anything else about your favorite dog breed. Log onto DogChannel.com/Club-Pom for details!

Dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors normally experience more extensive shedding in response to seasonal changes. In spring, they blow (heavily shed) much of their undercoat, and both under- and outercoats grow in more profusely after they undergo their fall shedding. Long hair can be easily vacuumed, but short hair can become a problem by sticking in upholstery and carpet.

Other factors that can influence the rate of shedding include age, sex, grooming routines, hormones, allergies, nutrition and neutering. Changing a dogs normal hormone balance through neutering will minimize periodic shedding of the undercoat. Keeping a dog indoors all the time also disrupts seasonal shedding cycles. Artificial lighting and moderated temperature will cause the dog to shed continuously rather than seasonally.

OUTDOOR SAFETY

Dont assume that a fenced yard is completely safe or escape-proof for a Pomeranian. Among other things, his bravado and curiosity might lead him to try climbing over or squeezing under fencing. If your fencing has spaces that would permit him to get a leg or jaw caught, you will need to cover it with lattice or mesh to prevent accidents. Many Poms are climbers and toppling a couple of feet off the top of a fence can result in a broken leg.

Behavior is another factor to consider when leaving a Pom in a fenced yard. This breed can be prone to dominant guarding behavior, and some Poms can become very territorial under these circumstances. Many Poms will chase cats and other small animals, and they wont back down from confrontations with larger dogs. This trait makes a Pom a good watchdog, but he can get into the habit of excessive barking if left outdoors to amuse himself for long periods of time. Predatory wildlife and stray animals coming into your yard can also pose a serious threat to a small dog. Another worrisome hazard is the possibility of dog theft.

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