Toy Pomeranian Dog - Popular Ball Of Fluff

Toy Pomeranians are very pretty dogs ranging in size from 6 to 11 inches. They're known for their intelligence and outgoing personality which at one time earned them jobs as circus performers.

If you're interested in this breed, you've no doubt heard about the celebrity Pomeranian, Boo, who has been dubbed the "World's Cutest Dog" - not without good reason I might add! He's unbelievably cute.

Poms have a double coat which adds up to a lot of hair and shed continuously. If left in its natural state, the hair is very fluffy and long. Frequent brushing is a must to avoid the inevitable matting which seems to occur almost spontaneously with this type of coat!

Most groomers recommend that the coat never be clipped, but it's not uncommon for owners to opt to clip it anyway to cut down on the maintenance. Boo, has no doubt inspired many Pom owners to copy his attractive clipped look.

If you plan to clip your Pom at home, you will need a reliable set of clippers and a
slicker brush. The clippers shown below do a good job at a very reasonable price:



Here's a picture of Boo with his short cut and his brother with a traditional cut.

Labels: Pomeranian, Boo, dog grooming, toy dog breeds

It's Whelping Time Of Year - For Dogs That Is!

Today I've been thinking about the fact that more puppies tend to be born around this time of year - i.e. the Christmas puppy! That means a lot of pregnant dog moms are scouting around for a safe and warm place to give birth. And they may want a little privacy too! :)

The perfect answer to this is a whelping box. The whelps (puppies) are going to be a lot safer if one of these boxes is available to keep them confined until they are old enough to venture out, as well as for the obvious purpose of nursing.


Whelping Box

Whelping boxes can be handmade or purchased. Most professional breeders usually have very solid boxes like the one above, that they can use over and over, but these are naturally more expensive.

Families who are thinking of breeding their dog just once would probably like to find a less costly box. With that in mind, here are some alternate choices:

Melamine whelping box
48" x 48" Heavy Duty Whelping Box
Safety Rails included

Basic Wood Whelping Box
Includes a Liner and Safety Rails

Preparation is the key to the successful delivery of puppies. If you're going to be involved with this happy event, you'll find helpful information here.

Barking Dogs Got Your Down?

Do you have a noisy neighbor, as in a dog that hardly ever stops barking? Or is it your dog that is driving everyone crazy?

Even if you're desperate to stop the racket, don't even think about getting one of those awful shock collars. There are much better solutions.

You'll find some humane options to quiet down your dog or the neighbor's
right here.

Lawn Manners for Your Dog !

I'll bet your dog loves to play out on the lawn with you - right? And with longer days already here and Summer just around the corner, that means more opportunities to go outside and enjoy the back yard.

"Now" would be a good time to review your dog's lawn manners. What I mean is, give him some direction when he goes outside to relieve himself so that you don't wind up with an unattractive lawn decorated with little burned patches! I'm sure you get the picture? If you need help to get started...

Here is where to go to check out the lawn care page to find how to "naturally" deal with burn spots or to prevent them from happening in the first place. You'll find some innovative products to help your dog out.

Now you'll be able to invite guests over to admire your lawn :-)

Is Jack Frost Nipping At Your Dog's Nose?

Are you living in one of America's cold spots, or any place where winter's chill may make your dog's nose get colder and wetter than usual?

If you are, then you'll want to review the tips I've written for protecting your dog during the winter. Coat or not, dogs can and do get cold if left outside too long, even to the point of frost bite, which you wouldn't wish on anyone - most of all your dog.

So do read the article about dogs and cold weather.
You can find it here.

Holiday Time Is Nearing...Are You Ready?

Holiday time seems to creep up on me and suddenly it becomes a mad dash to get everything done - like now!

If you're in the same situation and wondering what to get your dog at a modest cost, how about a cozy new bed? The Caddis dog beds are very popular and affordable. You can check them out here.

Or, if that's not needed, a new toy is always welcome - perhaps one you can use for training also. You can find lots of good ideas here.

Plus more specifically:

Plush Dog Toys

Dog Chew Toys

Christmas Dog Toys

Dog Squeaky Toys

and lastly, a Dog Toy Box to stash everything in.

There, now that should make your Christmas pet shopping easier!

Organic Dog Shampoo - Know Your Ingredients!

The benefits of organic dog shampoo became even more apparent to me the other day. I was reading an article about the risky toxic substances that quite often show up in pet products. Even the most well-meaning dog owners may find it baffling to sort out the bad from the good.

Reading labels is a must - not all manufacturers care about your pet's safety. Here are a few shampoo ingredients to avoid that have been tied to serious health risks:

Lauramide DEA, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lareth Sulphate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Yellow No. 5.

More information about non-toxic dog organic shampoos and conditioners
can be found here.