Why The Pomeranian Is A Fluff To Be Reckoned With
The
Pomeranian is a small fluff
ball that looks like a miniature lion. His double coat that can be colored orange,
red, brown, cream, white, blue or
black, and his small erect ears,
are his most distinctive features. Although his coat
is beautiful,
it does shed plenty of fur
and will require daily grooming
to keep it free
from mats and knots.
Pomeranians first became popular
in England in
the late 19th century thanks to Queen
Victoria who took a great liking to
the breed. However, Poms were actually developed from sled dogs in the once Prussian region of Pomerania, where the breed received their name.
The
Pomeranian is full of energy and is incredibly clever. He loves to learn and work which
makes him an easy dog to train. In fact, his
supreme intelligence
has also made the Pom a frequent show dog
champion. One of his greatest joys is barking, which has made him an
ideal watchdog. Unfortunately, Poms like to
yap on a regular basis, which can become annoying. For this reason, many owners take great care to teach their dogs when it is acceptable to
bark. Poms are
very proud and courageous.
Even though
they love to be
with their owners, they are
very independent.
Their independent, bold and often willful nature is why the Pomeranian requires obedience training. He must know that his owner is in
charge or the Pom will take charge and attempt to boss his
family around. Like many of the
Toy breeds, Pomeranians seem oblivious to their size.
Pomeranians can be a very temperamental breed and only accept other family pets if they have been
raised with them as a puppy. Poms will not tolerate teasing and are much happier with older children than they are with younger kids. Furthermore, younger children may
handle the Pomeranian roughly and unintentionally hurt the dog.
Keep in
mind, the Pomeranian is a Toy dog so it is very small weighing only 3 7 pounds and
at its highest stands only at 11 inches. Thus, it is
more fragile than larger dog breeds, and it wont hesitate to defend itself if it feels threatened.
Due to the
fact that Poms are so small, they make ideal apartment dogs and are perfect city companions. They are exceptionally active indoors and only require short walks. This also makes them an excellent companion for seniors.
On average, a Pomeranian is a healthy dog and will live anywhere from 12 16 years. They are not
prone to any major
health defects, but the
common issues that seem to affect this breed
include early tooth loss, eye infections and skin and heart problems.
A Pomeranian is a fantastic and devoted companion. He travels well and likes to keep busy. His love is
unconditional and he will
return it ten fold to anyone who shares their love with him.
Richard Cussons cares about all dogs and the Pomeranian dog is no exception. You can find out more about Pomeranians at
http://www.pomeraniansavvy.com/.
Choosing a Personal Fitness and Nutrition Trainer
A
personal fitness and
nutrition trainer can
help you enter a race where there's no engraved cup or money award at
the finish line. Unlike
the Thoroughbreds racing at the local
park, you will be running for your very life instead. Fitness and nutrition
are the keys
to a quality long life.
Racing for Fitness
Almost 60%
of people in the
United States
are overweight or obese. The consequences
of having too much fat on your body can be severe. Obesity is a major cause
of many serious illnesses including Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and even certain forms of cancer.
It's hard to maintain a fitness routine on your own. On top of that you are
bombarded with advertisements
selling unhealthy food and gadgets and inventions that actually
result in less
physical activity. The perfect examples are kids playing electronic
games for hours instead of baseball or soccer. There are bigger and better computers and
TVs promoting lifestyles with
little exercise time included.
Sedentary lifestyles are not good for the body, and neither is junk food.
But everyone lives extremely busy lives and fitness and nutrition often take a
low priority. A personal fitness and nutrition
trainer can help you rearrange your priorities
so you place your
health top of the list.
When you are young, it's easy to believe good health is forever. But as you age, the truth is slowly revealed.
Metabolisms slow naturally. Fat accumulates after years of eating meals with little
nutritional value.
Free
radicals form unimpeded because the diet has consistently lack
antioxidants found in
fruits and vegetables. Other diseases eventually take root.
For example, lack of exercise
increases the chances of developing osteoporosis.
Finding Your Stride
A personal fitness and nutrition trainer can assist you in a number of ways beginning with an assessment of your
current fitness level. A personal trainer will
work with to establish mutual goals including measures of progress such as weight loss or inches loss.
Personal fitness and nutrition includes the following:
Evaluating current dietary habits and making necessary changes
Calculating the body mass index (BMI)
Establishing an exercise routine that fits your lifestyle
Develop a strength training program
Tracking progress and making necessary adjustments as you progress
Using a personal fitness and nutrition trainer can help you stay motivated as you begin the race for your life. The quality of your life in your senior years is directly related to the level of fitness you maintain in your younger
years. It becomes
clearer with each medical study that problems associated with aging are as much a consequence of poor nutrition as they are of the aging process itself.
Utilizing the services of a personal fitness and nutrition trainer
only makes sense if you're ready to get serious about your health. Racing for the grand prize of good health means finding your "fitness stride".
You don't have to work out 8 hours a
day to stay fit and healthy. You do have to exercise regularly and watch what you eat. A personal fitness and nutrition trainer can be the key to your success.
Hut Allred is the
President of New Wave Fitness. Inc. located in Dallas, TX.
His company
provides in home personal fitness coaching throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth
area. His
website is
http://www.bestdallaspersonaltrainer.com
