All About
The Pomeranian Dog
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Titan In A Teacup -- The Pomeranian Dog
Blake Kritzberg
Looking for a new canine pal and have one of the toy breeds in
mind? Then be sure to give more than a glance to the stylish
Pomeranian -- that prancing little ringmaster who, just like a
certain boy or girl from high school, knows exactly how good
looking he is.
If you have the time to brush and comb his magnificent coat,
the Pomeranian thoroughly deserves your consideration. A whole
lot of dog in a small package, he fairly bursts with
personality. When you walk him down the street, all eyes turn
-- and not because he's blocking the light! -- but because of
his bright eyes, "look at me" stride and gorgeous coat.
Most dog lovers don't know that the tiny Pom is related to the
standoffish, handsome Chow, the lovely white Samoyed and others
belonging to the group loosely known as "Northern dogs." Europe
and especially Germany boasts several near relatives of the
Pomeranian, including the white and black Spitzes.
So, then, why are Poms so small? The fact is, when they first
appeared in America they were heftier, weighing in at about
15-20 pounds on average. In fact, around the turn of the
twentieth century, prize-winning American Poms could be found
at 25 to 30 pounds.
But their pint-sized destiny had already been determined. In
the late 1800s, Queen Victoria became known as a Pomeranian
fan, and like many celebrities, preferred the smallest
specimens. Sure enough, the breeders followed her lead,
resulting in the tiny, mighty companions we have today.
Unsurprisingly, Poms are a special favorite of women, but they
deserve real consideration in many homes thanks to their
special mix of size, intelligence and beauty. Urban families
without a fenced yard can greatly enjoy a Pom.
It may hardly tip the scales, but the Pom is a distinctive
pocket pup with an alert expression, incredibly acute hearing,
and almost limitless intelligence and eagerness to learn.
What's more, Poms have more backbone than you might think (you
may have to protect them from their own bravado if a large,
aggressive dog approaches).
If you're almost set on a Pom, just don't forget that being a
Pom owner means devoting time and care to its coat. They're so
attractive and proud that their thick, showy coats deserve
special attention, and that means more than a
lick-and-a-promise brushing.
Blake Kritzberg is proprietor of Poodle-oo,
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