Pomeranian (I got him, now with Pics)

[sciko67]

I am thinking of buying a Pomeranian. Does that make me gay?

[DOUGIESTYLE]

Yes. Canines that are smaller than a football should be kicked like a football. I hate yappy little dogs that think they're more ferocious than they really are. Are you gonna carry it over your shoulder in a man-purse, too?! :puke:

[EmoRebellion]

Ugh, I have a Pomeranian-poodle, and hes a little bitch. Trust me, the only reason he is here is because he came with woman.. :eyes:

Now that we have a house, I plan do get a real dog.. Probably a short haired border collie.

[sciko67]

Pomeranians are smart, and they will only be yappy if the owner rewards the behavior.

Man Purse, what a novel idea. You know I saw a Ferrari bag at the Puma store and I was thinking of a reason to get it. I'd be so cool. :cool:

[af3ll]

My girlfriend has a pomeranian. She's not too bad. I won't walk her though haha.

[blue_2001]

my buddy has one . he shaved it. its got a mohawk and goate

[EmoRebellion]

Haha we give our dog a mohawk every time he gets shaved too.. :lol:

But seriously, get a real dog.. I miss my Dakota :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v88/Juggalo_Adam/Dakota.jpg

[sciko67]

Border Collies are great dogs, if they have a purpose. They need a job or a duty, or they will find one of their own. I had one once that turned into the neighborhood bad-ass dog. Seriously, he could whoop two pit bulls at once, and never bleed. The funniest thing was when my dad would go down the road to a neighbor, and their half breed wolf, knowing the border collie would be right behind my father, would sit at the front door, with it's tail between it's legs, begging to come inside.

He eventually started growling at people though, and we had to put him down. :'(

But no. My wife to be has been wanting to have a baby lately. I am NOT ready for a kid anytime soon. I asked if I got her a puppy if she would leave me alone for four years and she agreed. We live in an apartment so it needs to be small.

[Manbearpig]

There are many other smaller dogs that IMO would be a much better dog.

Small yappy white things annoy me.

[EmoRebellion]

Border Collies are great dogs, if they have a purpose. They need a job or a duty, or they will find one of their own. I had one once that turned into the neighborhood bad-ass dog. Seriously, he could whoop two pit bulls at once, and never bleed. The funniest thing was when my dad would go down the road to a neighbor, and their half breed wolf, knowing the border collie would be right behind my father, would sit at the front door, with it's tail between it's legs, begging to come inside.

He eventually started growling at people though, and we had to put him down. :'(

But no. My wife to be has been wanting to have a baby lately. I am NOT ready for a kid anytime soon. I asked if I got her a puppy if she would leave me alone for four years and she agreed. We live in an apartment so it needs to be small.
Oh wow, the only problem she has is trying to herd things. She will literally move you (or other animals or inanimate objects) to where she wants you to go. :sheep:

[pissdrunx16]

Ugh, I have a Pomeranian-poodle, and hes a little bitch. Trust me, the only reason he is here is because he came with woman.. :eyes:

Now that we have a house, I plan do get a real dog.. Probably a short haired border collie.

TROOF

Suppsed to be a rep not a quote! WTF damnn mobile. I guess that means reply not rep haha

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[sciko67]

Ok, time to fess up. I just want a Pomeranian because they remind me of the PedoBear.
http://www.donmarkennel.com/images/victoria_1b.jpg

[pissdrunx16]

Just wait till their older no more bear look !! Just uglyness! I might be having a litter of bassethounds (on accident) get one of those ;) haha
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[sciko67]

How about this, is this a manly enough dog?
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/sciko67/pug0.jpg?t=1240849695

[DOUGIESTYLE]

My dog, Dante, an American Cocker Spaniel, is the only dog anyone could ever want as a companion. I heard him bark for the 6th time Saturday night. He's smart, but plays dumb, because he knows he's got the look locked-in lol. He's not a trick dog. He can be walked without a leash as long as there's no ducks. He'll swim for up to an hour straight to follow ducks around the pond lol. He's a lover. I just snapped a coupla pics. He was napping:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/DOUGIESTYL/Picture798.jpg

I woke him up, so this isn't his hapy face lol.:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/DOUGIESTYL/Picture799.jpg

[JenzZx2]

If you were a single guy getting a pom, then I would say, yes, it would make you appear gay, lol.

But you have a wife, so that's different.

Personally I don't care for Poms. Have you looked at Papillons?? They are very bright dogs, never met a yappy one, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Small, and still cute.

[JenzZx2]

Whatever you do stay away from: Pugs, Lhasa Apso's, Shih-Tzus and Dachsunds. More often than not they are medical disasters and money pits.

[pissdrunx16]

My dog, Dante, an American Cocker Spaniel, is the only dog anyone could ever want as a companion. I heard him bark for the 6th time Saturday night. He's smart, but plays dumb, because he knows he's got the look locked-in lol. He's not a trick dog. He can be walked without a leash as long as there's no ducks. He'll swim for up to an hour straight to follow ducks around the pond lol. He's a lover. I just snapped a coupla pics. He was napping:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/DOUGIESTYL/Picture798.jpg

I woke him up, so this isn't his hapy face lol.:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/DOUGIESTYL/Picture799.jpg

cockers are awesome dogs I have had 3 of them growing up! two blonde ones and one chocolate.

[OGreaTFuzzY1]

Chihuahua FTW lol or a small puggle

i caryy the g/f dog on my shoulder all the time

~Fuzzy

[corbygasm]

get a blue heeler. they are boss

[pissdrunx16]

you want a Bull Terrier they are awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW5Tqj7Y09I

[croquetgod]

I just got a corgi and so far so good not too loud and sleeps alot

[pissdrunx16]

I just got a corgi and so far so good not too loud and sleeps alot

corgi's are awesome tooo they remind me of basset's

[ZX2 Sleeper]

I have a puggle and he is an attention whore. Also he just shit right in front of my feet. He is 1 and half years old. He knows how to ask to go outside, and i didn't. I think he got over excited and shit himself because of a new person over. Plus it's 90 degrees in my house.

[pissdrunx16]

my female basset and female bull terrier are awesome dogs. Minus the in heat deal!!!
my male basset on the other hand it horrible when people come over! he get so excited just starts fire hosing everything! so I am always trying to shut in a room when I am expecting company! haha

[JenzZx2]

Oh yeah, I forgot about Corgi's, they are good dogs too. I like them.

I would stay away from Cockers too.. they have a lot of the same issues that Shih-tzu's have.

[dean]

what about a bichone frise? They're small and do not shed.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/i/bichon_frise.jpg

[sciko67]

I am quite decided on the Pomeranian. In fact we are going to pick it up tomorrow. Now I am trying to think of names. I like automotive inspired names. It is a boy. Here is the current list of possibilities.

Enzo
Peugeot
Axel
Turbo
Diesel
Skoda
Edsel
Piston
Rod
Charger
Caliper
Rotor
Clutch
Brabus

[DOUGIESTYLE]

Name it Nawz FTW!

[sciko67]

She currently favors the name Hemi.

[pissdrunx16]

I second nawz
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[RedRacer99]

pomeranians are such a pain in the ass. and they're nearly impossible to housebreak. and yap all the time. infact, just don't get an animal period... save yourself a lot of money and hassle

[pissdrunx16]

Long hair = dingleberrys haha
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[wifeszx2]

Yes. Canines that are smaller than a football should be kicked like a football. I hate yappy little dogs that think they're more ferocious than they really are. Are you gonna carry it over your shoulder in a man-purse, too?! :puke:

Any dog smaller than 20lbs should be for your kid, any dog smaller than 10lbs should be for your wife. Dog's natural instinct is to hunt, over time human beings learned how to modify that natural hunting instinct to make effective herding dogs. If a dog can't hunt, herd, protect the family it won't be part of my home. If you want something that small and worthless, and the only purpose it serves is companionship, get a cat. Maybe not even a cat, even cats still have a natural instinct to hunt, atleast they will kill vermin. A rabbit, even a rat would suit you just fine.

[sciko67]

You want to know the purpose of our Pomeranian? To postpone my fiancée's
baby crave for about five years.

[ZX2guy19]

what about a bichone frise? They're small and do not shed.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/i/bichon_frise.jpg

We have 2. They rock.

[random_hero]

what about a bichone frise? They're small and do not shed.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/i/bichon_frise.jpg

You should just wear a shirt that says "Hey! I want your dick in and around my mouth!" When you walk it too.

[dean]

You should just wear a shirt that says "Hey! I want your dick in and around my mouth!" When you walk it too.

I'll just borrow your shirt

[sciko67]

Well, we got the pom today and so far I am not craving to have dick in my mouth or ass. After learning that I can charge $300-$400 for breading services, I realized that he is a great little investment. We have agreed to leave his balls intact. Jess should be happy.
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/sciko67/0428091406.jpg?t=1240975893
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/sciko67/0428091447.jpg?t=1240975924
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/sciko67/0428091455.jpg?t=1240975964
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/sciko67/0428091744.jpg?t=1240976005
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/sciko67/puppy.jpg?t=1240976042
The purple bandanna came on him. He has a checkered flag bandanna now. His name is Romeo, pronounced like the Shakespeare character, but inspired by Alfa Romeo. After the car ride home, I was tempted to name him Ralph :pissed:. Need to clean my seats now.
So far, he wines when beings stepped on by a fat Pug, but other than that,he doesn't barks, cries or anything. He is cute and playful and I do not regret buying him.

[JenzZx2]

Oh great, another puppy mill in the making.

Please have him neutered. There are already too many animals in the shelter. If you are breeding properly, then the stud fee should only break you even after you do all the genetic health testing that should be done before even attempting it.

I can only imagine the kind of breeder you got him from.

That aside neutering will prevent many bad habits, as well as get rid of the chance of testicular cancer which is very prominent in dogs.

[5spdzx2]

Oh great, another puppy mill in the making.

Im sorry, but :eyes:.

Now, as I read the rest of your post...:eyes:

[corbygasm]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x31/evilbdayclown/what.jpg

[JenzZx2]

Im sorry, but :eyes:.

Now, as I read the rest of your post...:eyes:

You can :eyes: all you want. Anybody who refers to their puppy they've had for 2 hours as a "great little investment" is in it for the wrong reasons.

So I happen to be passionate and INFORMED about animals, proper breeding practices, and health in general. I have been in the veterinary field for 10 years and it's something that I feel strongly about.

People here are always so eager to have opinions on everything else, this just happens to be one that strikes a tune with me, and I choose to voice mine.

[powder]

I agree w/ Jen.

And you should have got a Bichon.

[5spdzx2]

You can :eyes: all you want. Anybody who refers to their puppy they've had for 2 hours as a "great little investment" is in it for the wrong reasons.

So I happen to be passionate and INFORMED about animals, proper breeding practices, and health in general. I have been in the veterinary field for 10 years and it's something that I feel strongly about.

People here are always so eager to have opinions on everything else, this just happens to be one that strikes a tune with me, and I choose to voice mine.

You referenced a puppy mill. :eyes:

[daveyfx]

After learning that I can charge $300-$400 for breading services, I realized that he is a great little investment. We have agreed to leave his balls intact. Jess should be happy.


It's breeding. Unless you plan to bread and deep fry your dog. If you really plan to have your dog screw for cash, I hope the little fellow learns to do this:
:run:


Im sorry, but :eyes:.

Now, as I read the rest of your post...:eyes:

I was about to ask you why you think it's reasonable for this guy to start up his own 'breading mill' until I noticed you're from Ohio. This is a land I've traveled to on several occasions and unfortunately you and your fellow residents view a pet as merely an object rather than a family companion. I'm not trying to generalize all Midwestern inhabitants but in general your pets there see a worse quality of life.

[5spdzx2]

I bought a Pomeranian for my girlfriend a couple years ago. Its a good dog, but it has its flaws. The whole house breaking thing is an issue. It forgets sometimes. Other than that its a good dog. You don't see them as adoption dogs very often. They are sought after dogs and usually they are only found by breeders.

This whole puppy mill thing is a huge stretch and if you've been in the Vet business for a while then you would know. This guy that posted this original thread is a normal guy.

Enough with that though, here are some pictures of my girlfriends dog.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/5spdzx2/P1010188.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/5spdzx2/P1010182.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/5spdzx2/P1010230.jpg

[5spdzx2]

It's breeding. Unless you plan to bread and deep fry your dog. If you really plan to have your dog screw for cash, I hope the little fellow learns to do this:
:run:



I was about to ask you why you think it's reasonable for this guy to start up his own 'breading mill' until I noticed you're from Ohio. This is a land I've traveled to on several occasions and unfortunately you and your fellow residents view a pet as merely an object rather than a family companion. I'm not trying to generalize all Midwestern inhabitants but in general your pets there see a worse quality of life.

I guess people outside of Ohio think that anyone that wants to breed a dog are ultimately setting up a puppy mill. By the way, the dog I bought for my girlfriend came from a Pomeranian Breeder outside of Toledo. It wasn't a Puppy mill and it was a clean normal household with above average living conditions for the dogs. They built and indoor/outdoor house for the dogs to play/live in.

Also, Davey, look at those pictures I just posted above. Looks like an object doesn't he? Anyone in their right mind would see that as a family pet, not an object.

[sciko67]

Oh, don't get me wrong, I did my research on him and we made our decision to get a Pomeranian based on the behavior that we read about. We bought him because we wanted a little dog, to love and to spoil, and to postpone and fulfill my fiancées baby itch. He is CKC registered, and I personally think it is a waste of money to get a registered dog, if you do not breed it. We did not get him merely to profit, but we don't want to ruin our chances to profit either. I would like some more information on the genetic testing if you could PM me though. I would love to have your advice.

[mellowness65]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w118/mellowness65/funny%20stuff/icanhascheezeburger50px.png
I can haz dogburger?

[daveyfx]

I guess people outside of Ohio think that anyone that wants to breed a dog are ultimately setting up a puppy mill. By the way, the dog I bought for my girlfriend came from a Pomeranian Breeder outside of Toledo. It wasn't a Puppy mill and it was a clean normal household with above average living conditions for the dogs. They built and indoor/outdoor house for the dogs to play/live in.

Also, Davey, look at those pictures I just posted above. Looks like an object doesn't he? Anyone in their right mind would see that as a family pet, not an object.

You have to look at the context. The OP stated that he's intending to breed the dog for the purpose of recouping spent monies. This is entirely the wrong motivation for breeding your pet.

Also, I stated that I'm not trying to generalize the Midwest. It's just been from my experience of living in various states that pets there are not treated with the same level of caring and compassion as in some other parts of the US. You may be different. I don't know how you treat your pets.

[JenzZx2]

Okay, I'm not going to go back and forth forever about this, but I just want to help get some education on breeding out there. It's not that a lot of people are out there to purposefully do this and not care about the animals, a lot of them just don't know!

It's true some people genuinely don't care about the animals, and are just in it for the money. True puppy mills. Then there are people who are just uninformed, usually known as backyard breeders.

So, here are a few links that might interest you and it would be my friendly suggestion that you read a lot about the subject. You may find some of it surprising and interesting.

Info on buying a purebred pup (I realize you have already done this, but it will also give you a reference point): http://www.danemist.com/ABCs/BuyingaPurebredPup.html

10 rules of ethical breeder: http://www.phouka.com/dogs//bdr_ethics.html

Recognizing an unethical breeder: http://www.phouka.com/dogs//bdr_irres.html

Question a breeder should ask you: http://www.phouka.com/dogs//bdr_owner.html

Puppy selection considerations: http://www.doglogic.com/pupconsd.html

FYI, Registration doesn't mean a lot. With the CKC all it requires is that the dog be pure bred to get a registration number. AKC typically requires registered parents as well.

No registration gives any proof to the quality, conformation to breed standard, temperament, or health of the pup.

It does however provide you the ability to show in the ring to PROVE all of the above.

Both of my dogs are registered one with the KC (in England) and the other with the AKC. I never had any intention of breeding either of them. In fact one could produce deaf and/or blind pups because of a certain gene that he carries, but somebody not educated about the breed would know that and there are many deaf/blind dogs produced because of that. I bought registered dogs only because reputable breeders compete in show, were not selling for the money, and bred for the love of the breed. Finding a reputable breeder who does NOT have registered dogs would be difficult.

I still ended up with one dog who had a genetic defect (retained testicle) and would not have made good breeding stock period nor could I show him which had been a consideration.

ETA: In the future I will also rescue as I don't intend on ever breeding and there are SO many dogs out there that need homes. I didn't rescue this time because I had a newborn and didn't want a dog with an unknown history.

Anyway, that's my schpiel. I'm going to refrain from posting anymore in this thread, only because again, I am passionate about the subject and it frustrates me to read about it. I've said my piece and put the information out there. The rest is up to you! :)

Hope you enjoy him either way, he's cute.

[5spdzx2]

You have to look at the context. The OP stated that he's intending to breed the dog for the purpose of recouping spent monies. This is entirely the wrong motivation for breeding your pet.

Also, I stated that I'm not trying to generalize the Midwest. It's just been from my experience of living in various states that pets there are not treated with the same level of caring and compassion as in some other parts of the US. You may be different. I don't know how you treat your pets.

Your right. I failed to read the rest of what you wrote. I saw that you said that I was from Ohio and this is what we did. Once I read that I stopped reading and didnt see the generalizing part you wrote. I did that out of anger I suppose. I agree there are people here that do it to make money and they do it within poor living conditions for the animals, but I'm positive that it takes place the same throughout the country.

I know my neighbor bread his husky once and sold the pups and kept one. Excellent living conditions for them too. My girlfriends cousin wants to breed his husky too, but it has to be the right female with the right living conditions. My point is, of the people I personally know, they aren't trying to make any sort of puppy mill out of their pets. As far as I know living within Ohio, the pet owners are good people just like the other states. Sometimes you do find those morons though. They can be found in every state though.

Also, we had my girlfriends dog neutered (more towards Jen. He was a little to horny and we didn't intend on breeding him anyway.)

[sciko67]

You have to look at the context. The OP stated that he's intending to breed the dog for the purpose of recouping spent monies. This is entirely the wrong motivation for breeding your pet.

What other motivation is there to intentionally breed a dog?

[af3ll]

That dog is pretty ugly. My gf's pom is way cuter.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/93/l_16471ac72e9348df9fe3ad147f9e7a30.jpg

[DOUGIESTYLE]

What other motivation is there to intentionally breed a dog?
I want my boy to get his groove on with a girl from the same breed, and see what comes of it. Not for profit. I just don't want those humungous bawls to go to waste. ;) :bangnana:

[dareall]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w118/mellowness65/funny%20stuff/icanhascheezeburger50px.png
I can haz dogburger?

oh noes, that cat head is back.



btw, weiner dogs FTW!!!

http://www.teamzx2.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3196&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1229369332

[zxtwou2]

get a blue heeler. they are boss

i had a pair of blue heelers when i was a teenager. BAMF dogs!

[Big Mizz]

Our cat Dusty is unimpressed. She says she could whoop that dog without using illegal catnip.

:rofl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/Mizzou02RS/100_0147.jpg

[DOUGIESTYLE]

Our cat Dusty is unimpressed. She says she could whoop that dog without using illegal catnip.

:rofl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/Mizzou02RS/100_0147.jpgWow! You have a puke-colored cat, too! Kitty (that's her name ;)) is like that. :

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/DOUGIESTYL/Picture800.jpg

[Big Mizz]

Nice-looking cat! However, the proper name for the coat color is a dilute tortoiseshell... :)

[DOUGIESTYLE]

Nice-looking cat! However, the proper name for the coat color is a dilute tortoiseshell... :)
Wow. I never knew. That's good to know. I always thought Kitty was a phreak lol. It's not a common coat color, huh?

[sciko67]

My puppy is the best puppy in the whole wide world. We put him in a pet carrier to keep him out of trouble while we slept. Not a peep out of him all night, he went right to sleep. He is so playful and loving. Who said money can't buy happiness?

[NRRACINGCEO]

I loves these dogs and will get one once I get a house.

[Big Mizz]

Wow. I never knew. That's good to know. I always thought Kitty was a phreak lol. It's not a common coat color, huh?

Not terribly, no. The calico and tortoiseshell coats are carried by the females of the species only. Well, that is a lie...it *is* possible for a male to have it but it is very, very rare and they are usually sterile. Anyway, this color almost always only occurs in females and the dilute variant of the tortoiseshell is far less common that than standard tortoiseshell colors.

Here's the virtually only female colors:

Calico

http://crittergeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/calico.jpg

Tortoiseshell

http://animal-world.com/Cats/Color-Pattern-Cats/images/TortoiseshellCat(Tortie)_FelisCatusWCtC_AcFpC100.j pg

Dilute Tortoiseshell

http://www.courteousk9s.com/images/mully.jpg

[zxtwou2]

what's this color?

http://www.myspacecomedy.com/images/funny/free-cat.jpg

[Big Mizz]

That's bad, dude...LOL.

[zxtwou2]

That's bad, dude...LOL.

:lol:

i laugh every time i see that pic :p

[DOUGIESTYLE]

Not terribly, no. The calico and tortoiseshell coats are carried by the females of the species only. Well, that is a lie...it *is* possible for a male to have it but it is very, very rare and they are usually sterile. Anyway, this color almost always only occurs in females and the dilute variant of the tortoiseshell is far less common that than standard tortoiseshell colors.

Wow. Kitty's brother has the dilute tortoiseshell coat. They were abondoned, and my neighbor brought Kitty over and told me she's only staying a coupla days. That was 3 years ago lol. Anyway, I'll tell her she's got something special.

[sciko67]

what's this color?

http://www.myspacecomedy.com/images/funny/free-cat.jpg

Wow. That's awesome. How long have you been saving that one back?

[zxtwou2]

haven't been saving it. i have seen that pic all over the internet the last few years. this topic came up, made me think of the pic, i chuckled, and googled "dead cat". :lol: it's a classic.

[ARIO98zx2]

OMG my gf got sad when she saw that one.

[RedRacer99]

i own a reverse calico (callie). instead of white with brown/black spots, she's black with brown spots and a white tuft on her chest. she's my baby

and no, she's not a tortoiseshell. mostly black with brown patches, not that blurred shit on the above cat. my buddy steve, however, has a diluted tortoiseshell named Pepper