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| Help with old pedigree please | 14.3 years ago | Pomeranian |
| I tried to make a correction on mothers name | 15.2 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Why are some Poms so inbred? | 16.7 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Stolen Pomeranian found in Tuscola County | 16.4 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Registration problem on a particular bitch | 16.9 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Fixes to the website | 14.6 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Possible parvo exposure | 18.1 years ago | Pomeranian |
The best tool for breeders in the fight against canine hip dysplasia (CHD), to come along in years, is the SV's HD Zuchtwert, or Breed value assessment number (HD ZW). The HD ZW number is an estimation of the probability that a dog will produce progeny with CHD.
Before a dog is ever entered for a competitive show, there is a lot of work that must be accomplished in order to be able to present the dog properly. There is nothing like having a quality dog that is unprepared for a show. A dog that hasn’t been well trained and conditioned just won’t be a competitive dog.
All dogs need to be exercised everyday in some form or fashion. The most common method is through the walk around the neighborhood, but is a short walk around the block enough exercise for your particular dog?
