Wednesday, July 30, 2008

The Pomeranian Personality

By Rosie Allan


A Pomeranian is the perfect companion dog. The breed is a loyal friend, full of fun and eager to be the center of attention. Like most toy dogs, they enjoy human companionship more than just about anything else. Dog breeds are generally categorized: into different groups. The working group usually does some kind of work, like carrying brandy to the snowbound or guarding property.

Examples of this group are the Newfoundland and the St. Bernard. The sporting group hunts by pointing, retrieving or setting. Irish Setters, German Shorthaired Pointers and Spaniels all belong to the sporting group. The herding group controls the movement of other animals, like sheep. Collies and Border Collies are members of the herding group.

In contrast to these hard working specialists, dogs in the toy group have been bred for human companionship. Toy dogs like the Chihuahua, the English Toy Spaniel, and the Pomeranian want to be at their master's side at all times. That's why a Pomeranian makes such an excellent pet, especially for seniors, singles and people who live in small apartments or trailers.

Pomeranian dogs are quite confident and have even been described as cocky. They are secure in their position as top dog in the household. In fact, it takes a confident owner who is not afraid to show the dog who is boss to take charge of a Pomeranian. Your Pomeranian will demand a fair amount of your attention, so be ready to deal with interruptions and disturbances while you try to read the paper or watch TV. These are little dogs with huge personalities. Pomeranians are inquisitive and intelligent, animated and alert.

Your Pomeranian dog wants to be with you all the time, so be prepared to have your dog sit in your lap or at your side while you read a magazine or newspaper or try to watch TV. These little dogs with huge personalities are inquisitive, intelligent, animated and alert.

Such a strong-willed dog requires a confident owner who is not afraid to take charge of the dog and show it who is boss. If the Pomeranian's cocky behavior gets out of hand, it can lead to neurotic behaviors like biting, snapping, moodiness and general unpleasantness.

Don't let the Pomeranian's behavior issues dissuade you from bringing a Pomeranian dog into your life. Whether you get a Pomeranian puppy or rescue dog, these dogs are worth the time, effort and energy required to properly train and socialize them. Many Pomeranians are not suitable for homes with children because they can be temperamental. However, they are prized for their devotion to the elderly and to older children. They have a sweet disposition as long as they get plenty of care and attention.

If you have problems disciplining your Pomeranian, locate a dog trainer who has experience with the toy breeds. Consult the trainer with your dog present, so you can demonstrate the behavior that is causing problems. A competent trainer will advise you on what steps you can take to identify issues with your Pomeranian and deal with them before they become serious. By spending time training your Pomeranian every day, most behavior problems can be corrected.

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