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.