i have a shih tzu, very cute and nice, she's 4mos old, im also thinking og getting another dog, a pomeranian, mybe a puppy also, as her playmate, and so that ill also have a dog, if ever my gf brings the shitzu at her pad. wat do u think of a pomeranian, can u give me an advice, im interested with a pomeranian, with its small size and nice looks.
2006-09-11 05:49:54 · 3 answers · asked by joseph_abri 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's a question only you can answer.
I personally prefer larger dogs because they tend to be less "yappy", but I've known some nice pomeranians.
2006-09-11 05:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live with a Pom and I also deal with them daily at work (vet's office) so I have a few things I've noticed about the breed:
1. They're a Spitz-type dog, meaning they tend to revert to instinctual behavior and are notorious for being difficult to train. Their bladder control isn't absolutely perfect, like other small dogs, but if you can handle a Shih Tzu, then it shouldn't be a problem.
2. Yip, yip, yip. They like to yip. A lot. They yip when they're excited, angry, anxious, stressed, curious, scared, and hurt.
3. If not properly socialized, Poms tend to become aggressive. I would have it around other people and dogs on a daily basis. Sometimes even boarding it at the vet's office or a kennel for a couple of days can help with this.
If you take all these into consideration, then Poms are wonderful little dogs. Congrats on having a healthy happy pup already, and I wish you luck in your quest for another little pal.
2006-09-11 13:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by LokiBuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poms are good. They can be a bit nippy if not socialized correctly, however that's true of most small dogs.
2006-09-11 12:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋