Pomeranian
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Germany |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 7-9 inches (18-22 cm) |
Weight: | 1.5-3 kg |
Form of ear: | V-shaped ears |
Form of a tail: | Tail wind |
Life span: | 14-15 years |
Japanese Site: | Pomeranian |
Overview
Big dog that was working as a guard dog to collect the sheep and cattle , began to miniaturization in the Pomeranian region of Eastern Europe . It is believed the dog species , including the Arctic and other Samoyed , Norwegian Elk Hound , and Chow Chow , is a group of sled dogs of the north , to be a member of the Spitz family. Since the 18th century , a small dog became popular , breeding a lot of painstaking work has been repeated in the UK . Thus, from the labor of dog huge 14kg, it is improved to the pet dog of 2kg, popularity has increased the size of this dog . That Queen Victoria was also famous lovers . By the Kraft dog show the first time that took place in 1981 in the United Kingdom , Queen prize is played the Pomeranian dog , Pomeranian became breeds rage . 1900 , certified in the United States , reduction of size was continued for further later . And a grade a pretty , vibrant , Pomeranian walking proudly , a kind of pet dog the most popular in Japan .
Characteristics
The body is thin and small, the line of the back horizontal. Chest wide and deep. Forehead widely V-shaped, the head protrudes slightly. Eye of dark almond-shaped, upright ears, there is a clear stop. Proboscis is well toned. The color of the nose is black. Per high position, the tail is overhanging towards the back. Straight and hind limb before, muscle develops, behind limb is covered with rich decoration hair to hock. The process proceeds to flow straight gait to how to walk with the elasticity. A double coat, guard hair is coarse but undercoat is soft like silk. By rich undercoat, is the extraction of cubic root hair above, it is showing the appearance and elegant luxury. And coat with a frill like a mane in front chest, the hair long and rich around the waist, from a long tail on the backs of the bushy,'s personality that was small Nagaramodo people in particular.
Temperament
There is a plane that's friendly agile clever, cheerful, but curious, the noisy excitement somewhat. Despite the small body, competent guard dog that is full of courage. Pride is high, but obedience obedient to their owners.
Color
There is a black and brown chocolate red, orange, cream Sable Wolf Orange Sable Beaver Blue White Black Tan party color, but more of a single color is preferred.
How to Care & How to Train
In order to maintain a thick rich coating, brushing indispensable everyday. Court because aches intense summer of hair loss, especially, I avoided shampoo. Cleaning the teeth at least once a week. I wash every day eye.
Exercise
Minimum necessary. So patient, I can easily discipline.
Disease to be careful
Hydrocephalus, cataract, pan-progressive retinal atrophy, tracheal collapse, fracture, patella dislocation, epiphora
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Tracheal collapse, patent ductus arteriosus
Inspection want to
Knee joint inspection, heart function test