The Pomeranian (often known as Pom ) is a Spitz type of dog named for the Pomerania region northwest of Poland and northeastern Germany in Central Europe. Classified as a toy dog ​​because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger type of Spitz dog, in particular the German Spitz. This has been determined by the FÃÆ' Â © dation Cynologique Internationale to be part of the German Spitz race; and in many countries, they are known as Zwergspitz ("Dwarf-Spitz").
This breed has been popularized by a number of royal owners since the 18th century. Queen Victoria has a very small Pomeranian and consequently, smaller varieties become universally popular. During Queen Victoria's own lifetime, the size of heredity has decreased by half. Overall, the Pomeranian is a strong and healthy dog. The most common health problems are solidified patella and tracheal collapse. More rarely, this breed can have Alopecia X, a skin condition that is known as "black skin" everyday. It is a genetic disease that causes the skin of the dog to become black and lose all or most of its hair. By 2013, in terms of enrollment rates, since at least 1998, these breeds rank among the 20 most popular breeds in the US, and the latest fashion for small dogs has increased their popularity worldwide.
Video Pomeranian (dog)
Appearance
Pomeranians are small dogs weighing 1.9-3.5 kilograms (4.2-7.7 pounds) and standing 5.0-11 inches (13-28 cm) tall at the withers. They are a compact but sturdy dog ​​with an abundant textured coat with a tall and tall tail. The upper layer forms a feather in the neck, known to Poms, and they also have hairy hairy edges on the back.
Early examples of this breed are white or sometimes brown or black. Queen Victoria adopted a small red Pomeranian in 1888, which caused the color to be fashionable in the late 19th century. In modern times, Pomeranian comes in the widest variety of dogs, including white, black, brown, red, orange, beige, blue, sable, black and brown, brown and brown, spotted, striped, plus a combination of the colors. The most common colors are orange, black or cream â € <â €
The Pomeranian merle is the latest color developed by breeders. It is a combination of solid base color with lighter blue/gray patch that gives a dappled effect. The most common base color for the effect is red/brown or black, although it can also appear with other colors. Combinations such as merle brindle or liver liver are not accepted in standard breeds. In addition, the eyes, nose and paw pad are marshmallow colors, turning the eyes into blue and the colors on the nose and foot pads become pink and black.
Pomeranians have a thick double layer. While treatment is not difficult, breeders recommend that it be done daily to maintain the quality of the mantle and because of its thickness and constant decay, with pruning every 1-2 months. The outer layer is long, straight, and coarse in texture while the bottom layer is soft, thick and short. Knots and crumpled coats are easy, especially when the underlay is being shed, which occurs twice a year.
Maps Pomeranian (dog)
Temperament
Pomeranians are usually friendly, cheerful, and lively; but they can be aggressive with other dogs to try to prove themselves. Pomeranians are alert and aware of changes in their environment, and barking at new stimuli can develop into excessive barking habits in any situation. They are somewhat defensive of their territory and can thus bark when they hear voices outside. Pomeranians are smart, respond well to training, and can very successfully get what they want from their owners. They extrovert and enjoy being the center of attention, but they can become dominant if not trained and socializing. The use of toys can be an effective tool in training Pomeranians to spend time alone.
Health
The life expectancy of a Pomeranian is 12 to 16 years. A dog who is raised well on a good diet with proper exercise will have few health problems; and, if kept neat and fit, a Pomeranian is a sturdy dog. This breed has the same health problems as many dog ​​breeds, although some problems such as hip dysplasia are rare because of the Pomeranian light building. Some health problems can develop as a result of a lack of attention to care and teeth, ears, and eye cleansing. With routine care, these problems can be avoided. They are prone to lose teeth early, and are advised to consume them. Poms are one breed with the smallest average litter size, with a variety of sources giving between 1.9 and 2.7 puppies per litter.
Known issues
Merle colored dogs may experience mild to severe deafness, increased intraocular pressure, ametropia, microphthalmia, and coloboma. Merle dogs born to parents who are also both jars also have abnormal bone system, heart and reproduction.
Luxating patella is another health problem in Pomeranian breeds. It occurs when, whether through malformation or trauma, the back forming a patellar groove in the knee is not protruding and too shallow to allow the patella to sit safely. This can cause the patella to "settle" (jump out of the groove) to the side which will cause the foot to lock with feet from the ground. While the contracted muscle patella can not return to the correct position. The initial pain caused by a knee cap slid across the back of the femur. Once out of position, the dog does not feel the pain caused by a disc that slips.
The trachea collapses are caused by the weakening of the tracheal ring in the throat. It occurs when the ring that normally holds the form of the windpipe collapses, closing the airway. The symptoms of collapse include coughing honking horns that may sound similar to a horn's swan, intolerance to exercise, fainting of spells and cough that is exacerbated by hot weather, exercise and excitement. The tendency for episodes of tracheal collapse usually increases the frequency and severity with age of the dog.
In Pomeranians, a condition often called "black disease" occurs which is a combination of alopecia (hair loss) and hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin). Other names for this condition include wool coat, funk coat, pseudo-cushing disease, or severe hair loss syndrome. This condition affects male Pamaner more than female, and can be inherited. Although most affected dogs show signs after puberty, it can occur at any age. Other conditions can mimic these conditions including Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism, chronic skin infections, and reproductive hormone disorders.
Another common disorder in pomeranian men is cryptorchidism. This is when one or both of the testicles does not descend into the scrotum. This is treated by surgical removal of the retained testicles.
Exercise
The Pomeranian is a small but energetic breed of dog. Although Pomeranians get a lot of attention, they need relatively little practice: it is advisable to take them on foot each day or let them run around the enclosed spaces.
History
Origins
The forerunner of today's Pomeranian breeds is a large working dog from the Arctic region. These dogs are commonly known as Wolfspitz or Spitz type, the German for "sharp point" which is the term originally used by Count Eberhard zu Sayn in the 16th century as a reference to the features of the dog's nose and muzzle. The Pomeranian is considered to be derived from German Spitz.
This breed is thought to have earned its name by association with an area known as Pomerania located in northern Poland and Germany along the Baltic Sea. Although not the origin of the breed, this area is credited with breeding that causes the original Pomeranian breed. The exact documentation is still lacking until the introduction of breeds to the UK.
The earliest reference to modern records for the Pomeranian breed was from 2 November 1764, in the journal entries at James Boswell Boswell at the Grand Tour: Germany and Switzerland . "The Frenchman has a Pomeranian dog called Pomer that he really likes." The Pomeranian descendants and the wolves raised by the veterinary merchant from London are discussed in Thomas Pennant's Tour in Scotland from 1769.
Two members of the British Royal Family influence the evolution of the breed. In 1767, Queen Charlotte, the consort of King George III of England, brought two Pomeranians to England.
Named Phoebe and Mercury, these dogs are described in paintings by Sir Thomas Gainsborough. These paintings illustrate a larger dog than the modern breed, which reportedly weighs 30-50 pounds (14-23 kg), but demonstrates modern features such as thick coat, ear and tail curved on the back.
Queen Victoria, grandson of Queen Charlotte, is also an enthusiast and founded a large nursery kennel. One of his favorite dogs is a small, dark red Pomeranian that may be named "Windsor's Marco" and reportedly weighs only 12 pounds (5.4 kg). When he first exhibited Marco in 1891, it caused the small-scale Pomeranian to become immediately popular and the breeders started picking only smaller specimens to breed. During his lifetime, the size of the Pomeranian breeds was reported to decrease by 50%. Queen Victoria works to enhance and promote the Pomeranian breed by importing smaller Pomeranians of different colors from different European countries to be added to breeding programs. The royal owner during this period also included JosÃÆ'Â © phine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon I of France, and King George IV of England.
The first breed club was founded in England in 1891, and the first breed standard was written shortly after. The first member of this breed was registered in America to the American Kennel Club in 1898, and it was recognized in 1900.
In 1912, two Pomeranian men were among only three dogs to survive the sinking of the RMS Titanic . A Pomeranian named "Lady", owned by Miss Margaret Hays, ran away with her owner in lifeboat number seven, while Elizabeth Barrett Rothschild took her pet to safety with her in the sixth lifeboat.
Glen Rose Flashaway won the Toy Group at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1926, the first Pomeranian to win the group at Westminster. It took until 1988 for the first Pomeranian, "Great Elms Prince Charming II", to win the Best in Show prize of the Westminster Kennel Club.
In a standard published in 1998, the Pomeranian was included in the German Spitz standard, along with Keeshond, by FÃÆ' Â © dation Cynologique Internationale. According to the standard "Spitz charming race" and has "unique characteristics, naughty appearance."
Popularity
The Pomeranian has become one of the more popular dog breeds in the United States, featuring consistently in the top 20 breeds of registered AKC dogs since at least 1998, when it was ranked # 10; The breed is # 17 in the 2011 ranking, dropping two places from the previous year. In 2012 and 2013 remain in the top twenty positions and is ranked 19th.
It was not listed in the top 20 breeds in the UK in 2007 or 2008. In Australia their popularity declined since 1986, with a peak of 1,128 Pomeran people enrolled at the Australian National Kennel Council in 1987; only 577 were registered in 2008. However, this is an increase from 2004, when only 491 dogs were registered.
It was more popular in American cities in 2008, ranked tenth together (with American Bulldog) in Detroit and Orlando, ninth in Los Angeles, seventh together in Seattle (again, with American Bulldog), but third in Honolulu, only defeated by Labrador Retriever and the German Shepherd.
See also
- Companion dog
- Companion Dog Group
- Dog Lap
- Dog therapy
- Boo (dog)
- Missile (Ghost Trick)
References
Further reading
External links
- Pomeranian in Curlie (based on DMOZ)
Source of the article : Wikipedia
0 Comments