I would like to know what breed this Chinese Shar Pei is? Is there a more specific name for this one?
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There is one breed of Shar-peis. That would be SHAR-PEIS!!!
Care for Your Pomeranian – Feeding, Grooming, Exercise and Potential Health Issues
Sometimes called the Pom-Pom or Pom for short, the Pomeranian is a Spitz type toy dog. This breed has a soft downy coat and needs extensive grooming every day if you want it to continue to look nice and clean. Grooming can take a lot of time and this is an aspect that needs to be thought about before actually opting to get home a Pomeranian.
Feeding and Grooming
Most breeders today use and recommend fresh homemade food as against commercial foods that are available. While raw meat is not recommended, lean meat cooked at home with vegetables is the best choice. If commercial food is what you are opting for, make sure that the brand that you choose is approved and a reputed one. This breed is also prone to skin allergies and breathing problems that are caused due to grain intolerance.
Brushing a Pomeranian daily is essential if you want to keep the hair from matting. Brushing also activates glands and keeps the skin from getting dry. Many Pomeranian owners give their pets a nice ‘puppy cut’ which is essentially a short coat. Ear and nail inspection daily should also be part of the grooming routine. It is not required to bathe your Pom more frequently than once in a fortnight since bathing and shampooing can devoid the skin of essential oils. This breed is also prone to dental issues like tartar, plague and bad breath and therefore the teeth should be brushed at least once in a week. Vitamin and dental treats can help in managing dental problems better.
Exercise
Even though a Pomeranian is an active breed, its size does not necessitate outdoor exercise. A short walk for fun or indoor activity is enough. Since the breed is sociable and likes to spend time with humans, personal attention and involved activity is a must for proper stimulation.
Special care and health concerns
With a life span of anywhere between 12 to 19 years, Pomeranian’s are generally healthy dogs. However there are some potential health issues that may arise.
- Hip dysplasia – A dislocation of the hip bone and socket joint that can be caused due to hereditary factors or environmental accidents or injuries.
- Patent ductus arteriosus – A congenital heart disease that can be tested for before bringing a puppy home.
- Collapsing trachea – A serious condition that can cause sever breathing problems.
- Skin diseases – Grain (wheat, soy or cereal) intolerance can cause skin diseases in a Pom. Additionally, unless the long coat is groomed properly every day, ticks, matted hair and other skin diseases can manifest themselves.
- Follicular dysplasia – A specific skin disease also called alopecia X can result in chunks of hair falling off.
- Hypoglycemia – A poor diet can result in extremely low levels of blood sugar. If the levels plummet, your pet can actually go into coma.
- Hypothyroidism – Caused by an underactive thyroid gland, low levels of thyroid hormones can result in many typical symptoms.
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) – A degenerative eye condition that can lead to total blindness.
- Dental issues
- Luxating patella – A slipping kneecap, this condition is generally caused due to some injury or excessive exercise or running.
- Black skin disease – Usually present in the male of the breed, the black skin disease is one where shedding is not necessarily followed by regrowth.
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You may or may not agree with this statement but I truly believe that toy pomeranian puppies are the cutest ever. They are so fluffy and cuddly. A puppy of any dog breed is gorgeous I know, but they grow up into big dogs and that is the difference with the pomerian (as some people spell it) because when these little treasures grow up they still look like toy pomeranian puppies.
You always feel like you own a puppy instead of a full-grown dog. Being a toy breed means they are small and often fragile so they do need some extra care especially around young children. When they are puppys this is even more important. Just squeezing too tightly or being dropped can be fatal.
If you are interested in purchasing a pom and would prefer a puppy then do your research and find out if you and you family will be suited to owning one of these delightful little creatures. Have a look at lots of pictures either in books or online. Read as much as you can about their needs and wants. The last thing you should do is buy a pup and then realize it won’t fit in with your lifestyle. This is not something to think of lightly.
Ask the local vet where you can find a good breeder that has toy pomeranian puppies for sale or look online yourself and then do some good checking out of breeders to find reputable ones to compare with. Always ask to see the pup’s parents and make sure the puppy is healthy and has been vet checked. Make sure you get documentation on this.
In the end, if you go ahead with bringing a pom pup into your family it will be one of the best decisions of your life!
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To some, a Bulldog looks like a fierce dog because of its powerfully built shoulders, however, in actual fact, they are affectionate dogs and great playmates. It is an instantly recognizable breed and is commonly seen in movies or cartoons.
In the past, the Bulldog was bred to help farmers slaughter cattle. With their tenacious nature, Bulldogs were a natural as bull baiters. The sport was banned and people began to discover the Bulldog’s loving nature. These dogs are now friendly and sociable creatures.
Bulldog Appearance – Although they only weigh 40 to 50 pounds, the Bulldog is very powerful. They can stand 12 to 16 inches tall with a squat body, short legs and flat forehead. They have large jaws, but dark, gentle eyes and either a straight or curly tail.
It is categorized under the Non-Sporting Group and it has only one concern in life: to become the owner’s soul mate. They are well suited to their role in life.
Bulldog Characteristics – These dogs are great fits for people in apartments and townhomes. They do not have very much energy and do not like to exercise often. They will take a leisurely walk with their owners, but they are not the best dog to go running with!
This dog can be much like a college-aged boy with its behavior. It will snore, drool and fart often, which can be quite a turnoff. There are occasions when they will have a minor scuffle with similarly sized dogs for a treat or toy.
Bulldog Health Problems and Grooming Issues – The breed loves to eat. You can’t let the Bulldog become overweight, however, because their weight can lead to very serious health issues down the road. Other health problems include allergies, hip dysplasia, breathing and eye problems.
These dogs do not do well in the sun. They can suffer from heatstroke easily which is fatal. They should never be walked on a regular leash, but instead choose a choke collar to help with their breathing problems. A harness will help their small tracheas.
The Bulldog is a low maintenance dog, other than for the folds of skin and wrinkles on its face that need more care. They can develop skin infections and a nasty odor if their wrinkles are not maintained. It can smell a bit pungent but once you are the owner of a Bulldog, you will treasure it and see beyond this fault.
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Dogs can’t digest corn and it has petroliem products in it, as in the same stuff they make gasoline out of. Dogs can live 20 or more years, but they don’t because the food they eat slowly poisions them. Any way sorry to go off on a tangent, I just passionate about taking car of our dogs the right way.
