Pomeranian Husky (Pomsky)
Do you know what kind of dog is this one ? Yes , he
is Pomerian Husky. The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom or Pom Pom) is a breed
of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe
(today part of northern Poland and eastern Germany). Classed as a toy dog breed
because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz
type dogs, specifically the German Spitz. It has been determined by the
Fédération Cynologique Internationale to be part of the German Spitz breed, and
in many countries, they are known as the Zwergspitz (Dwarf Spitz).
The breed has been made popular by a number of royal
owners since the 17th century. Queen Victoria owned a particularly small
Pomeranian and consequently the smaller variety became universally popular.
During Queen Victoria's lifetime alone, the size of the breed decreased by 50%.
Overall, the Pomeranian is a sturdy, healthy dog. The most common health issue
is Luxating patella. Tracheal collapse can also be an issue. More rarely, the
breed can suffer from a skin condition colloquially known as "black skin
disease", or alopecia ex. This is a genetic disease which causes the dog's
skin to turn black and lose all or most of its hair.[1] The breed is currently
among the top 15 most popular in the USA, and the current fashion for small
dogs has increased their popularity worldwide.
Pomeranians are small dogs weighing 1.9–3.5
kilograms (4.2–7.7 lb) and standing 5.0–11 inches (13–28 cm) high at the
withers. They are compact but sturdy dogs with an abundant textured coat
with a highly plumed tail set high and flat. The top coat forms a ruff of
hair on the neck and back, and they also have a fringe of feathery hair on the
hindquarters.
The earliest examples of the breed were white or
occasionally brown or black. Queen Victoria adopted a small red Pomeranian in
1888, which caused that color to become fashionable by the end of the 19th
century. In modern times, the Pomeranian comes in the widest variety of
colors of any dog breed, including white, black, brown, red, orange, cream,
blue, sable, black and tan, brown and tan, spotted, brindle, plus combinations
of those colors. The most common colors are orange, black or cream/white.
The merle Pomeranian is a recent color developed by
breeders. It is a combination of a solid base color with lighter blue/grey
patch which gives a mottled effect. The most common base colors for the effect
are red/brown or black, although it can also appear with other colors.
Combinations such as brindle merle or liver merle are not accepted in the breed
standard. In addition, the eye, nose and paw pad are marshmallow color,
changing parts of the eye to blue and the color on the nose and paw pads to
become mottled pink and black.
Pomeranians have a thick double coat, and while
grooming is not difficult, breeders recommend that it be done daily because of
the thickness of the coat and the constant shedding, with trimming every 1–2
months. The outer coat is long, straight, and harsh in texture while the
undercoat is soft, thick and short. The coat knots and tangles easily,
particularly when the undercoat is being shed, which happens twice a year.
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