Pomeranians are very active indoors and are good choices for apartment dwellers and people without a fenced yard. They have a moderate activity level and will enjoy several short daily walks or play times. They are remarkably hearty and enjoy longer walks, but always keep in mind that they are small and sensitive...
They might be tiny and cute, but Pomeranian puppy training can be challenging for novice owners. Despite their size, these adorable puppies can be stubborn and refuse to obey commands. That’s why you should have some training tips up your sleeve to overcome a Pomeranian’s independent thinking. Fortunately, I’ve got you covered...
Pomeranians are the tiniest of the Spitz, or Nordic, breeds, but they have the courage of much bigger dogs. A perennially popular breed, the Pom weighs less than 7 pounds, but you won’t often find him in a puppy purse. That’s because Pomeranians think big. They know they have four...
Maltese enjoy a regular walk or playing outside. They often remain playful well into old age. Because they are active indoors and don’t require a great deal of exercise, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to keep them in good shape. As a rule of thumb, wait until your Maltese puppy is...
Overview Housebreaking your Maltese will be one of the biggest challenges that you and your Maltese face together, but it does not need to be a stressful one. House training is actually not that difficult; but, what can trip many owners up is that there are a lot of elements...
The small, spunky Maltese is known for retaining his puppy-like attitude throughout his life. The Maltese is one of a handful of similar breeds whose job has always been that of “companion.” They are specifically designed to love and be loved. If you want a smart little dog to run...
Because of its silky coat type, routine grooming is an absolute necessity for the Havanese dog breed. Brush your Havanese often, at least once or twice per week (more often if the coat is kept long). If you do not have the time to do this, the Havanese may not be the...
The Havanese dog breed has won many admirers with their long, silky hair, expressive eyes, and cuddly size. Bred as a companion dog to the Cuban aristocracy in the 1800s, they’ve earned the nickname “Velcro dog” because they stick so closely to their owner’s side. The Havanese breed is ideal for a person who...
As a breed, Havanese are known to be intelligent and straightforward to train, due to their ability to pick up commands easily, so the training process should be relatively simple regardless of whether they are male or female. Due to their cooperative nature, they are known to be one of...