Pomeranians

The earliest species of Pomeranian was found in Germany. In fact the name "Pomeranian" comes from the old province Pomerania.

There is amazingly little known about the Pomeranians origins, so it's hard to place these friendly dogs with a proper history.

It was once thought that they originated in Greece. However, artifacts show that the Grecian "pomlike" dog does not share the same genetic make-up with the German Pomeranian. These small, yet feisty dogs share the same genetic material with many types of sledding, hunting and herding dogs from northern Europe.

The Pomeranian is a breed of dog which is said can relate to its human owners better than any other breed. They are usually very easy to train, but do need constant contact to learn properly.

Housebreaking is usually easy to accomplish, because Pomeranians are very clean dogs, some say almost a "catlike cleanliness."

When housebreaking there needs to be consistency and plenty of praise involved. Most people think that when your dog has an accident inside they are supposed to rub the dogs nose in the mess and through her outside. This is probably the worse thing you can do when training your Pom. All that will happen is she will feel confused and hurt and will not understand that they've done something wrong.

When housebreaking, after every meal and drink that your Pom has you will want to take it outside to relieve herself. Your pup needs to be taken out on a regular schedule and the last trip outside needs to be made as late as possible before you go to bed. Also, first thing very early in the morning your pup will need to be taken outside. When she does go in the correct "relief spot", you will need to treat and praise very enthusiastically every time.

There are many warning signs that your pup will give you if she needs to go outside. She will look very anxious and begin to circle around and sniff, looking for a place to relieve herself. She may try to get your attention by whining or barking and running to the door.