Pomeranian Information and Pictures - Pomeranian Dog Training Information

DOG GROOMING

Pomeranian is a cute breed of dog. It is sometimes called Pom. This breed originated in Lapland and Greenland. It is said that Pomeranians are very similar to wolf Spitz in weight, height and hair. It is true because Pomeranian originated from the bloodline of the Spitz dogs. Spitz’s are the sled dogs. Pomeranians can be perfect house dogs because of their loving nature.

Characteristics

Pomeranians look like baby foxes. They have doll like faces, dark eyes, dark nose and sharper teeth when compared to other breed of dogs. Pomeranian snaps if it is teased. These dogs grow to a height of 11 inches and weigh about 6 pounds. They can be hurt easily if dropped. The life expectancy of this breed is about 15 years.

Grooming

The coat of Pomeranian should be kept clean and healthy. Regular brushing is needed as they have 2 layers of fur. To prevent tangling, it is a must to brush the fur every day.

These dogs are constant shedders and hence lot of care should be taken. Brushing and grooming takes time but it’s easy to do.

Living conditions

Pomeranians are active at indoors and can adjust well to living in an apartment. It should be given exercises regularly. It should not be kept in sunlight for longer time as it cannot tolerate overheat.

Health concerns

This type of breed is more liable to dental problems. If the dog’s teeth fall out, it would be difficult for the dog to consume food. So, the owners should be very careful and if any issue with the teeth, the dog should be immediately taken to the Veterinarian. Feeding food that is hard helps to strengthen the dog’s teeth and gums.

It even develops few health problems like dislocated patella, a problem related to the knee. It is also liable to slipped stifle. If you notice any other problems, consult a veterinarian to know the root cause of the problem.

Eyes and ears of Pomeranian should also be taken care and monthly check-ups are essential.

Training

Pomeranian is so energetic and it loves to learn new things and is very excited to learn. Pomeranians can be trained easily and are very intelligent. The first thing they should be trained is on behavioural problems. Next thing is that the owners have to spend some time playing with the Pomeranians. The owners have to build up a relationship based on mutual respect. This can be done by establishing house rules on the first day when you get it home. Taking your Pomeranian out from time to time is important. Pomeranians love to go for walks and can happily play in a garden if its owner is available.

Maltese Information and Pictures - Maltese Puppy Training Tips

The Maltese is a small breed of dog in the ‘Toy Group’. It is exclusively used as a companion. It descends from the dogs originating in the Central Mediterranean Area. The Maltese is also known as ‘Roman Ladies Dog’, the ‘Maltese Lion Dog’ and the ‘ancient dog of Malta’.

Description:

Maltese are small dogs with slightly round skull and a finger wide dome. It has a black button nose and chocolate brown eyes. It has drooping hairy ears surrounded by dark skin pigmentation. Lacking exposure to sunlight and in winter season, its nose can fade and become pink or light brown in colour. But it can again get its original colour i.e. black with increased exposure to sunlight.

The Maltese are generally pure white, though cream or ivory coats may occur. The coat is long and silky but does not have an undercoat. It has hair and not fur. It sheds less hair and so hypoallergenic. It makes a good choice for people with dog allergies.

The male Maltese is 8-10 inches at the shoulder and the female one is 8-9 inches. The male string weighs about 3-8 pounds but the female Maltese weigh nearly 2-7 pounds. The average life span of Maltese is 12-15 years.

Maltese are bred to be cuddly companion dogs. It is lively, playful and energetic. It loves attention and adores humans. It gets strongly attached with its owner and the family. It is an intelligent dogs and keen to learn tricks. It is very active in the house and prefer enclosed spaces. So they well in apartments.

Health and Care:

Maltese have a long, silky and smooth coat. So it needs regular gentle brushing. It should be combed twice a week with a fine metal- toothed pet comb moistened with hot water.

The dog can have more or less tear staining which is a function of how much the individual dog’s eyes water and the size of tear duct. Tear stains can be removed either with warm water or a commercially prepared solution. The snout should be wiped after eating. The Maltese can be given a ‘puppy cut’, to save the grooming time. This involves trimming or shaving the whole body to an inch length. This cut makes the dog looks like a puppy.

Maltese are liable to reverse sneezing, that sounds like snorting or honking. But this is not a matter of great concern as it generally goes away after a minute or so.

Maltese have delicate bones. So they need proper care to prevent them from injuries to skeletal structure. They can suffer from eye infections or irritation in eyes caused by hair turning into the eyes. So hair around their eyes can be trimmed. Also they have a sensitive digestive system and thus care in feeding should be observed.

Chihuahua Dog Lovers : About Chihuahua Dogs Information

About Dog Breeds

Chihuahua is highly energetic and lively and it is the smallest breed known to man. It is also the oldest breed of the American continent.

History

Chihuahua was originated in Mexico. The breed actually came from the ancient Techichi dogs when they were crossed with a hairless dog from the Orient.

Characteristics

This is one among the smallest dogs. In general, Chihuahua will weigh about 6 pounds and will be 9 inches high. It has a round head, short nose, and large ears. The coat of Chihuahua can be of several colors; but the most common ones include red, brown, tan and black.

Grooming

Chihuahua with long hair has more grooming requirements than the short haired ones. The dogs with long hair should be brushed every alternate day. Taking proper care of the coat, keep your dog neat and healthy. On the other hand, Chihuahua with short hair needs brushing once a month.

Living conditions

Chihuahua is best suited for apartments. This dog loves to be in warmer climates and hates to be in colder climates. Even though it is a small dog, it needs more space in the apartment. Chihuahua gets irritated with kids. Thus, not idle for those families that have small kids. These dogs cannot mingle with other breed of dogs, but likes the company of other Chihuahuas.

Remember not to keep the dogs out in the sun light for a longer time as they can also suffer from heart attacks.

Health concerns

Chihuahua is liable to develop several eye problems. It is a good idea to take your dog to the Veterinarian and get it checked on regular basis. Few other problems include cold, gum problems and slipped stifle. Fractures are also possible. This type of dog breed can also suffer from low blood sugar.

Training

It’s not very easy to train Chihuahuas. This type of breed should be immediately given house training as soon as you adopt the dog. It has very short attention span. Thus, avoid training for longer periods of time.

All Chihuahuas should be socialized at a very early age. Socialization is important as it should know the behaviour accepted in the human society. This training also helps the dog to know what is good and what is bad.

Other part of training is to make it learn the obedience commands. These commands include sit, stand, stay, come, etc. In other breed of dogs, it is very easy to make them learn the commands but it is not the case in Chihuahuas.

Chihuahuas respond well when you give them any rewards. Do not beat them or be lenient when they do anything wrong in the training session. Be confident when you give commands to your Chihuahua.

Remember training should be fun to both the owner and the Chihuahua.