POMERANIAN

There are always demands for cute, cuddly puppies and pure bred show dogs, but what happens when a particular dog grows up with behaviour problems or fails to meet Breed specifications? Amazingly, there are rescue clubs for every breed of dog, including mixed breeds. One such organization is available in nearly every part of the world: The Pomeranian Rescue Club. These adorable toy dogs are in high demand, but there is a real need for rescue if the animal does not receive proper, consistent training from the time it is very young, or if the owner is disappointed in its inability to compete in dog shows.

Here are some interesting facts and history about the Pomeranian. They are tiny dogs, from a breed known as the “Spitz type”, originally bred from a northern European sheep herding dog. They were bred down from thirty pounds during Victorian years to their present four to five pound toy status. These dainty little dogs know no fear, make great watch and guard dogs, are great for apartment living, and are gentle, lively, alert, intelligent and full of fun. Pomeranians require frequent grooming, including daily thorough brushing of their double coat, and daily walks. The most frequent reason for rejection of these adorable critters is difficulty with housebreaking, and disobedience. Both problems are preventable with consistent, firm initial training, but the pomeranian rescue programs frequently get pomeranians from exasperated owners for these reasons.

Another reason the fluffy little dogs will be brought to a pomeranian rescue program is that they have been deemed unsuitable for show due to heart, skin or eye problems, or dislocated knees, separated coat, or temperamental difficulties such as incessant barking, snapping and biting. These problems are insurmountable if a dog is primarily for show or if they are to be family pets and simply found to be unsuitable for the family.

Pomeranian rescue sometimes is necessary if a dog is lost or has been stolen and recovered, but does not have identification such as a microchip or tags. Some interesting facts and history about Pomeranian rescue can be found online at such sites as Dog Breed Info Center. Compassion and care for the animal’s welfare should be foremost in the rescue program. These little dogs are very popular and can bring a great deal of money to the seller, so it is best to investigate the rescue center carefully before rescuing a dog.