but i have heard they are hard to house train and are very snappy and always bark while your away - i work full time but wud be home at 5 can you tell me wot dogs would be suited to me bearing in mind i want a dog like a pomerienan HELP !!!!!
2006-08-23 03:09:43 · 21 answers · asked by sara2007 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I DONT HAVE KIDS EITHER
2006-08-23 03:19:29 · update #1
Go to the cat and dog shelter and get a dog that needs a home. A REAL dog. Not one to be carried round in a bag with a glittery collar.
2006-08-23 03:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by Janbull 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spend some time meeting some Pomeranian breeders. Why not have the dog of your dreams? I have met poms from good breeders and their dogs are sweet, not snappy, very smart. They are raised in the house and not in a cage. Cage raised puppies, from puppy mills and pet shops learn to poop and pee right where they are standing. This is part of what makes them harder to housebreak.
The problem is that there are a lot of breeders that pump out puppies like sausages. They do not do testing of their breeding animals and all that matters is to sell the pups as quickly as possible to anyone.
When that happens, more ignorant doofuses get poms and breed them and sell them other other people who have no idea that dogs need to be trained.
It is a downward spiral. And irresponsible breeders and owners are greatly rewarded because they know that animal rescue people will make up for their faults.
I have known of some people that give a piece of paper with their puppy and tell the buyer, if the dog doesn't work out, take it here and they will get your dog a NEW home! :
the address is to the local shelter.
Contact the AKC Pomeranian club and find a Code of Ethics breeder that is a responsible one who will always be there for their dog and to help make sure that dog turns out to be an excellent choice for you.
Pomeranian club - Code of ethics check it out:
http://americanpomeranianclub.org/pdffiles/Code.pdf
Not all breeders that claim to use it are great breeders, so the more research you do, the better the chance of finding your perfect dog.
2006-08-23 03:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you work full time then you really shouldn`t have a dog, especially a toydog like the type you describe. Small toys are bred for companionship and would hate being left alone all day. I breed Bichon Frises and would never sell a puppy to anyone who worked full time.
How can anyone expect to house train a puppy when they are not there?. Dogs that bark when the owners are away are usually very stressed out because they feel abandoned.
Please don`t consider buying a puppy..... it would be miserable!
2006-08-23 07:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by morgansgran 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my line of work as a local government animal warden I have to deal with all situations around dogs.
In my experience you are more or less right as pom's do have a history of being snappy.
Your best bet would be to go along to your nearest dog rescue centre and get help and advice from them and in return you would be giving a home to a dog that has probably had a very shady life. Give a dog a second chance in life and you never know you might find a life long friend!!
2006-08-26 10:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by lonbelj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All small dogs have those bad stereotypes about them, and they aren't true. Every dog is different, so some of course, will be hard to housetrain, and will bark, etc. but the same can be said for any type of dog. If you want a pom, get a pom, they are lovely. Although I'm partial to chis myself, probably very biased though since I have one, who is an angel by the way. Any behaviour problems you are worried about can be taken care of with training, go with the breed you want.
2006-08-23 13:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Bichon Frise is a beautiful choice. they are kid friendly, dont bark much, are easy to take care of and have few medical problems. They are a "little" bigger then a Pom, but they are definitely worth the investment.
Bear in mind that ALL small dogs are hard to train if you are away for long periods of time because they have bladders the size of peas and long periods alone are tough on them because they have to go potty. So if you are away for any length of time at one stretch, then a very small dog might not be ideal for you.
2006-08-23 03:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by psstoffagain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Andrea!!! I have a Keeshond too and you can't ask for a dog that just wants to be with you and to love you! They are fluffy but the nice thing about them is that they don't shed all that much and only truely shed once a year when they "blow" their coat and all the undercoat comes out of them. They look a bit ragged for a month or so but it makes house cleaning easier the rest of the year. I can't say enough about the Keesie personality and will have one for the rest of my life! GO FLUFF BUTTS! :-)
BUT!!! If you're interested in a Keeshond or any other breed, go online and check out breed rescues. They help find homes for unloved, unwanted or dog with special needs for each individual breed. There are always dogs looking for wonderful forever homes!!
2006-08-23 03:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by HEATHER R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 Pugs, and they are the most adorable creatures. They may not be the prettiest, but they love company and cuddles. I have not for one moment worried about them around other people and children. The only thing is they have noisy breathing because of their noses (or lack of !). They are like little people and just love to be loved. Ive never owned a dog in my life before, but I could never be without my little bundles of happiness. Hope this helps. By the way, the more you see them, the prettier they get, honest. Good luck
2006-08-23 07:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably one of the best places to look for such a little sweetie is in the pet section of the local newspaper.... secondly, at your PeteSmart stores and also a good place is in the offices of the Veterinarians.. There, they have pictures of dogs that people want to sell or find a good home for.
Yes,,,,, the little pomeranians are perhaps not the best for children because they do tend to SNAP for no unknown reason particularly at other aninimals and children.
2006-08-23 03:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't always get what you want! All toy breeds are harder than average to housebreak - they have to go out about twice as often as a big dog. And they are often yappy by nature - they were bred to be watchdogs as well as lapdogs. They are often spoiled and untrained, which can make them aggressive with people and other animals.
Either get a bigger dog like a Golden or a Greyhound, or don't get a dog at all. Get a fluffy cat.
2006-08-23 06:36:26 · answer #10 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋