Dog Health Care Tips

The History of the Pomeranian

2007-10-11T14:14:00.000-07:00

Long before the Pomeranian dog was common in Great Britain, this breed
was to be met with in many parts of Europe, especially in Germany; and
he was known under different names, according to his size and the
locality in which he flourished. The title of Pomeranian is not
admitted by the Germans at all, who claim this as one of their
national breeds, and give it the general name of the German Spitz.

At Athens, in the Street of Tombs, there is a representation of a
little Spitz leaping up to the daughter of a family as she is taking
leave of them, which bears the date equivalent to 56 B.C., and in the
British Museum there is an ancient bronze jar of Greek workmanship,
upon which is engraved a group of winged horses at whose feet there is
a small dog of undoubted Pomeranian type. The date is the second
century, B.C.

It is now generally accepted that, wherever our Pomeranian originated,
he is a Northern or Arctic breed. Evidence goes to show that his
native land in prehistoric times was the land of the Samoyedes, in the
north of Siberia, along the shores of the Arctic Ocean. The Samoyede
dog is being gradually introduced into England, and good specimens can
be frequently seen at the principal shows. The similarity between our
large white Pomeranian and the Samoyede is too great to be accidental.
And we are drawn to the conclusion that in prehistoric times a
migration of the Samoyedes was made from their native land into
Pomerania, the most eastern province of Prussia bordering on the
Baltic Sea, and that these people took with them their dogs, which
were the progenitors of the present race of Pomeranian or Spitz.

But in any case the Pomeranian dog, so called, has been a native of
various parts of Europe from very early times. His advent into England
has been of comparatively recent date, at least in any great numbers,
so far as can be ascertained, since no ancient records exist on this
question. Gainsborough, however, painted the famous actress, Mrs.
Robinson, with a large white Pomeranian sitting by her side.

In Rees' _Encyclopedia_, published in 1816, a good picture of a white
Pomeranian is given with a fairly truthful description. In this work
he is said to be "larger than the common sheep dog." Rees gives his
name as _Canis Pomeranius_, from Linnaeus, and Chien Loup, from
Buffon. From these examples, therefore, we may infer that the large
Pomeranian, or Wolf Spitz, was already known in England towards the
end of the eighteenth century at least. There are, however, no
systematic registers of Pomeranians prior to the year 1870.

Even ten years later than this last date, so little was the breed
appreciated that a well-known writer on dogs began an article on the
Pomeranian with the words "The Pomeranian is admittedly one of the
least interesting dogs in existence, and consequently his supporters
are few and far between."

The founders of the Kennel Club held their first dog show in 1870, and
in that year only three Pomeranians were exhibited. For the next
twenty years little or no permanent increase occurred in the numbers
of Pomeranians entered at the chief dog show in England. The largest
entry took place in 1881, when there were fifteen; but in 1890 there
was not a single Pomeranian shown. From this time, however, the
numbers rapidly increased. Commencing in 1891 with fourteen,
increasing in 1901 to sixty, it culminated in 1905 with the record
number of one hundred and twenty-five. Such a rapid advance between
the years 1890 and 1905 is unprecedented in the history of dog shows,
although it is right to add that this extraordinarily rapid rise into
popularity has since been equaled in the case of the now fashionable
Pekingese.

This tendency to advancement in public favor was contemporaneous with
the formation of the Pomeranian Club of England, which was founded in
1891, and through its fostering care the Pomeranian has reached a
height of popularity far in advance of that attained by any other
breed of toy dog. One of the first acts of the club was to draw up a
standard of points as follows:--

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2007-10-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

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Provide Dry Bedding and Check Water Sources Regularly

2007-09-25T09:39:00.000-07:00

If your dog spends any amount of time outdoors in the winter months their are two things that you must be aware of. The first is providing proper bedding and replacing it regularly so that it does not get wet and freeze. Straw is great to use for bedding because it can easily be replaced and it is a great insulator.

The second thing that you must pay careful attention to if your dog stays outside in the winter months is their water bowl. A dogs water bowl will quickly freeze in winter months so you must keep a close eye on it to assure that your dog has access to fresh water.

Protect Your Dogs Paws

2007-09-21T09:38:00.000-07:00

Protect your dogs paws from harmful irritants such as salt when walking your dog in the winter. You should know that both ice and salt can be harmful to the pads on your dogs paws. Both can damage the skin leading to tears or possible infections on the pad of the paw. Also, most dogs will lick the salt off of their paws thus digesting the chemicals found in the road salt. pet supply store. Your dog may resist wearing the booties at first but you should be persistent in order to protect their sensitive paw pads. Play it safe and train your dog to wear dog booties.

Avoid Dog Poisoning

2007-09-17T09:36:00.000-07:00

Antifreeze kills dogs. It is reported that antifreeze has a taste that dogs like so they are naturally attracted to it. As a responsible dog owner, this dog care tips is one of the most important dog health care tips that I can give you. Make sure that antifreeze is stored in a sealed container and when flushing your radiator that you are quick to thoroughly wash away any spills that may occur.

Dogs and All About Them

2007-09-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

I came across a really neat resource on several different dog breeds and thought that I should share it with you as well.

I am an avid ebook reader and often find free ebooks on the Project Gutenberg site. I came across a book written by Robert Leighton titled Dogs and All About Them.

You can find the book here

Project Gutenberg takes copywrite free material and publishes it into several different formats. If you enjoy reading, take some time to look around the site.

A Review Of The Dove Dresswell Dog Training Videos

2007-09-11T13:23:00.000-07:00

If you would like to learn more than how to train a dog to sit , I would HIGHLY recommend the dog training material by Dove Cresswell. I purchased her training materials over a year ago and found them easy to use and very detailed. What made Dove's training materials stand out above everything that I looked at were the dog training videos.

The dog training videos show you step by step how to work with your dog and if you are having a hard time with any of the steps, Dove is just an email away. Everyone that purchases the dog training course gets access to Dove and her private email.

The Dove Cresswell program covers seven areas that are most important to dog owners. She has a potty training video, a crate training video, leash training and obedience video, good puppy and dog manners video, and since she is a "Hollywood" dog trainer, she rounds out the series with a dog tricks and commands video.

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Signs That Your Dog Is Sick

2007-09-08T11:39:00.000-07:00

Did you know that by looking at your dogs gums, you can quickly tell if your dog is ill or in need of immediate veterinary care? When your dog is healthy and in feeling fine, the gums should be pink in appearance. If your dog has dark blue to dark red, or white gums, you should seek a professionals care.

In order to check your dog's gums, simply lift the skin around the dogs mouth to expose the gum area.

Some other signs of illness include a fever, and an increased pulse. My next post will detail how to check your dogs pulse.

Review of: Veterinary Secrets Revealed

2007-09-05T07:23:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased the book Veterinary Secrets Revealed by Dr. Andrew Jones. I must admit that I was a bit skeptical at first but I found the book to be thorough and full of realistic advice that could really save me and my fur babies a trip to the vet.

One of the best resources in this book is that it offers tons of advice on alternative treatments that you can do at home to help your pets most common health problems. If I had to purchase just one dog health care book, it would be the Veterinary Secrets Revealed book.

I give it a big thumbs up!

Dog Dental Care

2007-09-02T08:28:00.000-07:00

Dog dental care is a big issue, especially when it comes to smaller breed dogs. Smaller dogs typically eat softer foods that don't clean their teeth like a dry dog food would.

As a small breed owner and breeder, I know that dog dental care is a big concern.

One of the best things that you can do to promote healthy teeth and gums in your small breed dog is to give them snacks that will help clean their teeth and gums.

Baby carrots make a great snack because they are healthy and assist in cleaning plaque from your dogs gums.

Sunscreen For Dogs

2007-08-27T16:17:00.000-07:00

I don't know where you are but I can tell you that it has been incredibly hot here in WV. With all of the sunshine, I thought that now would be a great time to add a dog health care tip about protecting your dogs skin from sunburn.

Yes, dogs can get sunburn! The good news is that you can take steps to protect your dogs skin from sunburn and possible skin cancer. There are several types of sunscreen on the market for dogs but you can also use any PABA-free sunscreen on your dog.

When your fur baby is going to be riding along beside you with the top down all day, make sure to slather some sunscreen on Fido as well.

JustAnswer.com

2007-08-23T19:26:00.000-07:00

I am so excited! I am now able to offer you immediate answers to your dog health care questions. Be it day or night JustAnswer.com has experts available to professionally answer even the most complex of pet questions.

They truly offer a great service and I am so excited to be able to offer the JustAnswer service to you.

Protect Your Dogs Paws

2007-08-20T19:02:00.000-07:00

While it is always a good idea to walk your dog, extra care should be taken when walking on these hot summer days. Hot pavement can cause severe burns on your dogs paws and lead to many other dog health care issues.

While it is best to walk your dog in the early morning or late evening while pavement and concrete are still cool you can also purchase doggie boots to protect your dogs sensitive paw pads.

If the pavement is warm on your bare feet, it is too hot for your dogs unprotected paws.

Dog Health Care Tip: Heat Stroke

2007-08-16T18:55:00.000-07:00

Did you know that it only takes a few minutes for the heat in a closed up car to get dangerous enough to cause a heat stroke in your dog? Never leave your dog unattended in a closed car or unattended in the back of a truck on a hot summer day.

If it is necessary to leave your dog in the bed of a truck for a VERY short period of time, park in a shady area and make certain that your dog has plenty of water.

We all think that it will never happen to our fur babies but it only takes a few minutes for a dog to suffer a heat stroke.

Cooking For Your Dog

2007-08-13T13:04:00.000-07:00

Are you the kind of dog Mum that cooks for your dog? I must admit that I enjoy cooking for dogs on occasion but it really is not something to enter into lightly.

Dogs have complex nutritional needs that are not going to be met by a typical home cooked dog food. If you are cooking for your dog, I would highly recommend that you check into getting some tested dog food recipes.

Their can be long term health effects if your dog does not get the vitamins and nutrients that are needed.

One of our friends, John Miller has written a great Dog Food Cookbook that has tons of Dog Food Recipes that I swear by. If you decide to purchase this book, tell him that Jaime sent you!

Small Dog Breed

2007-08-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

I am a small dog breed dog breeder and I must admit that I am a bit smitten over my Pekingese. Maggie May is 4 and she is my pride and joy. She can be a bit of a grouch at times but that is the bred in tendencies.

Maggie May has had two litters of pups and is always a great mum! I am looking into other small dog breeds to see if I would like to expand but right now, I am just a mom that loves taking care of her kido and her dogs.

Choosing a Vet For Your Dogs

2007-08-03T12:23:00.000-07:00

I will admit that I have been through a few dog veterinarians in my time. If you are looking for a new veterinarian, it is important to ask for a consultation before making a final decision.

When first meeting with a new veterinarian, ask some questions about what most concerns you and your dogs. Is it their office hours or the ability to phone in for a prescription? It is also a good idea to always ask the cost of a veterinarian office visit. By taking the time to ask questions now, you will save you and your dog a lot of headaches.

Natural Flea Control Tips

2007-07-23T11:33:00.000-07:00

Zinc is a natural flea killer:
Zinc is necessary for healthy skin but most pets are lacking this important nutrient. You will need to visit the health food store to purchase chelated zinc. It should be dosed as following: 10 mg daily small dogs and cats, up to 20 mg daily for larger dogs.

Would you like to kill fleas naturally?
DirtWorks sells Diatomaceousearth which is a form of fossilized algae that comes in a powder form. They call it Fossil Shell Flour and it is a great way to kill fleas naturally. What I like about it is that it is a 100% safe way to naturally kill fleas and it is inexpensive. You dust it on your pet and the fleas actually dehydrate and DIE.

Have you heard of JustAnswer.com ?

2007-07-18T11:22:00.000-07:00

I must tell you, I have come across a great resource for expert answers to your pet health care questions. JustAnswer.com has some highly qualified members that answer questions on just about any subject. I have been watching their dog board for a while and can tell you that the board is typically right on the nose when it comes to offering great advice on dog health care.

If you need an immediate answer to your dog health care needs, I would highly recommend JustAnswer.com

Do you have dog health insurance?

2007-07-15T11:01:00.000-07:00

I know that dog health insurance has become a hot topic lately among those in the "dog world". What I am wondering is if this is something that the typical pet owner thinks of? I personally think that dog health insurance can be a great way to be prepared for your dogs golden years. We all know that dog health care costs tend to increase as the dog ages. If you can pay a small monthly premium and have the major expenses covered, I think that it is a great idea!

Healthy Snacks For Dogs

2007-07-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

Did you know that a peeled apple or a small carrot both make healthy snacks for your dog? Not only are they nutritious, they are both good for your dog. This is a great dog health care tip, it will save you tons of money (since you won't have to buy those expensive green treats) and veggies are great for your dog.

Dog Health Care Help

2007-07-08T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hi, I am Jaime and I am a breeder of small breed dogs. I am always getting a phone call or an email about dog health care issues so that is what this blog is about. I welcome your input and look forward to sharing dog health care information with you.