Monday, February 22, 2010

Pomeranians: So Much Personality!



One thing that I love about Pomeranians is there outgoing, and spunky personalities! They are so sassy and it’s easy to mistake them all as being females. Once you get past there pretty faces you find they are more than what meets the eye. They are very intelligent and are very fast learners. They make great companions to their masters but you have to make sure that you let them know who is boss because Pomeranians are the type of breed that will try to take control.
The “small dog syndrome” it what it is called when your dog thinks he is the master over you and is control. When this happens your pom might become aggressive and often will rebel against your orders and rules. Other than those few negative flaws they are absolutely wonderful. They always seem to have a mind of their own. When I talk to my pom its like he knows everything that I am saying to him and sometimes even talks back.
Another thing I learned is that they get very attached to their owners and are very affectionate and love attention. I see that in my dog a lot and it’s so funny because if you stop petting him he will tap you with his paw to let you know he wants you to keep going. And on the weekends when we don’t have to get up, if you sleep too late he will nudge you with his nose to let you know it’s time to get up to take him out because he is so use to us getting up early in the morning to go to work and he goes outside to use the bathroom. It is amazing how they pick up on routines like that and will let you know when you are off schedule! Another thing I love is how no matter how long you have been gone whether it was an hour or all day, when you come back in that house they make you feel so loved and lets you know how much they missed you. I wouldn’t trade my pom for anything!

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Does Color Matter When Choosing Your Pom?






When I first bought my Pomeranian (Romeo, pictured above) I didn’t really I have a preference. I just knew I was looking for a white or tan one. It wasn’t till after I bought him when I began to wonder was his color going to matter? I knew I would want to breed him eventually and I had never given much thought to whether or not different colors were more valuable or a had higher demand. I also wasn’t sure if color determined whether your dog was thoroughbred or not. When I did my research, I found that Pomeranians came in many different colors, and all very of equal value. I also learned that they came is many different colors then other than the basic tan, black, and white. They come in sable, red, orange, cream, brown, tan, wolf sable, chocolate, and shockingly blue and lavender!














Some are solid of the colors I just listed and others are mixed which are called Parti-Colored Pomeranians. In dog shows some breeds of dogs lose points if they aren’t one solid color. With
Pomeranians parti-colored are looked at as unique and stand out just the same. Some are even given extra points for certain unique patterns in the color of the fur. Even though parti-colored is any mixed colored Pomeranian, there are three different kinds of this. There are Irish Parti, Piebald Parti, and Spotted Parti Poms. Irish Parti Poms have white around their necks, chest, and legs which I believe is what my Romeo is. Piebald Parti Poms are half of one solid color and half of another solid color. Spotted Parti Poms, also known as Extreme Parti Poms, have 80% white fur and different color spots of fur on their backs. Another thing I learned is that Pomeranians can change colors too! When they are puppies they might be one color and as they get older they might change to a totally different color. I thought that was very interesting!




So when it comes to choosing your Pomeranian, color really doesn’t matter. Your Pom will have just as much value as any other pom and maybe even a little more depending on its uniqueness. Choosing the color of your Pomeranian is all about your personal preference and choosing the cutest best friend you will ever have!
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