The bear-type Pomeranian won love and popularity thanks to its cheerful disposition and good looks. This decorative dog, resembling a small fluffy teddy bear, faithfully loves the owner and is always ready to protect him. However, she herself needs custody, like a small child. Therefore, those who want to get this breed, it is advisable to learn more about it.
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Origin history
The ancestor of all Spitz is considered a peat dog, who lived back in the Stone Age. It was large in size, but then people artificially bred a miniature breed - Pomeranian, or dwarf, Spitz.
The dog got its name in honor of one of the regions of Germany - Pomerania. Dwarf representatives of German Spitz came to England during the time of Queen Victoria, in the 70s of the XIX century. The queen herself never parted with her Spitz Marco.
In England and America, breeding work was carried out to give the breed an elegant and beautiful appearance.
Now there are three types of oranges - classic with a fox face, “baby dollars”, or puppet, and bear.
Dogs with muzzle proportions that meet the requirements of the standard win at exhibitions. Bear and puppet types are more likely a fashion statement. The popularity of the “cubs” was brought by the European doggie Bu and the Japanese Shunsuke. Mistresses regularly post photos of their pets on social networks, receiving rave reviews from millions of fans.
Description of mini pomeranian spitz
These are fluffy energetic dogs with a rounded head and a wide flattened muzzle. They resemble funny cubs, which is why they got such a name - Pomeranian spitz-dogs of the bear type. Many breeders consider Pomeranian Spitz with an excessively shortened muzzle a sign of breed degeneration - such a change in appearance negatively affects the health and life expectancy of animals.
Dwarf Pomeranian initially has a shorter muzzle than other German Spitzs. But if its length is less than 1 cm, the dog can have serious ailments - heart disease, shortness of breath. This must be considered when choosing a pet.
Pomeranian has a quick metabolism, so if you have any ailment, you should immediately go to the veterinarian for help. This is a very demanding breed, and you need to treat miniature dogs as small children. They need special food, clothing, ammunition.
Life span
A healthy dwarf spitz can live up to 20 years. The average life expectancy of most representatives of the breed is 15 years.
The health of the dog is influenced by the conditions and daily grooming.
Possible health problems:
- Normally, Pomeranian Spitz eyes should not “leak”. This problem occurs due to dietary disorders. Dogs can not be fed a large amount of protein, sweet, salty, fatty foods.
- Spitz has very fragile bones, even jumping from a stool can lead to a fracture of the limbs.
- Dogs have poor digestion; they cannot be fed normal food. A small piece of sausage or sausage causes persistent inflammation of the pancreas. The animal is very tormented by this and can die without proper treatment.
The purpose and nature of the dog
Despite its small size, Spitz is an excellent companion for walking in the countryside.
It does not need to be walked for a long time, like large dog breeds, if there is absolutely no time, you can train it to the tray, like a cat. But short walks will be good for your pet’s health.
Pomeranian spitz feels the mood of the owner and is never intrusive. He plays cheerfully when they want to play with him, and behaves quietly if the owner wants to relax. The dog is very smart, she has a special approach to each member of the family. Spitz is friendly and sociable, gets along well with other pets.
Breed standard and puppy selection
Pomeranian is very attractive. It has soft and silky hair, and with the help of a haircut, the appearance of the dog can be changed by visually lengthening or shortening the muzzle.
Description of the breed Pomeranian Spitz-bear type, standard requirements:
- the head is small, the muzzle and skull are 2: 4;
- nose slightly upturned, black or brown;
- dry lips pressed to the jaws;
- direct bite;
- white teeth, 42 pcs., cheekbones rounded;
- ears are small, erect;
- eyes are round, dark;
- neck of medium length with a long mane of hair;
- the back is short and strong;
- the tail is bent on the back with a ring, fluffy;
- limbs are strong, straight;
- growth at the withers - 18 - 20 cm;
- weight - from 2 to 4 kg.
The color of the wool of miniature Spitz is diverse: black, chocolate, orange, cream, blue, white or two-tone. The dog’s character is lively, cheerful, aggression and timidity are not characteristic of it. Despite its tiny size, the dog can be an excellent guard devoted to its owner.
Pomeranian puppies from professional breeders cost from 50 to 200 thousand rubles. Having walked through various nurseries and choosing a suitable litter, it is advisable to ask about the health of the parents of the future pet. The puppy itself must be healthy, vaccinated by age, active and sociable.
Maintenance, care and feeding
If you don’t have time to cook natural food for your dog, you can feed it with quality dry food. Food should not be too oily. It is best to use super premium class feed and holistic for small dog breeds.They are well absorbed and economical to use.
The property of a Pomeranian spitz is its coat. Caring for it is simple, it is enough to brush the dog 2 times a week, paying special attention to the area of the ears - there, the spitz most often forms in the spitz.
- Comb the animal against the hair with a moisturizing or voluminous conditioner to remove dead hair and create volume. Stroking the dog also against the coat.
- Bathe her 1 or 2 times a month with special shampoo, using the same conditioner. The cleaner the coat, the more beautiful the dog looks. Dry the pet with a hairdryer, combing it against the hair.
- Claws are trimmed once a month.
- Close attention is required by the eyes. They can flow, because every morning they need to be wiped with a cotton pad.
The dog is sheared for a certain length, depending on the type of coat, but not shorter than the length of the undercoat. The haircut for the spitz should not be too short - this ruins the coat. Before the exhibition, this procedure is trusted to the master, the victory of the animal sometimes depends on his skill.
There are several options for haircuts Spitz. If this is exhibition grooming, the dog is shaped like a ball. There are several varieties of hygienic haircuts. Spitz sheds 2 times a year, bitches are slightly more common than males. But during molting, the wool does not crumble, it can be combed out calmly with a curler.
It is advisable to walk the dog every day in the morning and in the evening. For walks, it is better to use roulette. If a dangerous situation arises, you can pick up your pet. Walking with a dog is best on a harness, not a leash with a collar. If the pet is in danger, a sharp jerk over the leash will result in serious neck injury.
The dog has a very weak attachment of the head and vertebrae, they are easy to collapse, so you cannot play tug of war with a Pomeranian.
Spitz harness needs to be bought round - this prevents wool from rolling around the neck. In the autumn, spring and winter, the pet is put on clothes so as not to bathe him after each walk. Raincoats are suitable for rainy weather, and for the winter - warmed jackets and fur vests.
How to train and educate a Pomeranian
The dog needs serious education. There will be many problems with a spoiled Spitz, he can show aggression, desire to dominate.
- From puppyhood, they explain to the pet that he should not do where his place is taught to understand the owner.
- Having decided to start a Spitz, it is necessary to prepare a corner for his quiet stay, where he can relax. It can be a small house or a couch.
- If the puppy has a habit of gnawing things, you can leave him at home in a sectional enclosure when all family members are at work.
- The dog must have toys. It is advisable to buy latex, not breaking.
Spitz should be taken seriously.
There are certain rules for dealing with this fragile small dog:
- you can not leave her on the couch - jumping from him, the dog will break his paws;
- immediately educate, accustom to the diaper and place;
- regularly bathe and comb.
Pomeranian perfectly teaches teams and various tricks, it can be seen even in the circus arena. But show dogs are most often not trained.
Advantages and disadvantages of the breed
The main advantage of a Pomeranian spitz is its cute appearance, which leaves no one indifferent. This is a cute little dog that you can take with you. Spitzs are quick-witted, they live long with good heredity and proper care.
Many people want to have this cute dog, but if the family has small children, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the breed.
Breeders do not recommend buying a Spitz for a family in which there are children under 3 to 4 years old.
They can accidentally injure a dog, crush it or throw it on the floor.
The disadvantages of the breed include difficulties in grooming. It is necessary to monitor the teeth, constantly clean them, in miniature dogs they quickly deteriorate. You should regularly look after your coat. An animal is expensive.
But for true connoisseurs of the breed, all flaws evaporate after looking into the loyal puppy eyes. Care for the Spitz is simple, the main thing is to love the dog and try to give her the best.
