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| Thread | Latest post | Forum |
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| Help with old pedigree please | 10.3 years ago | Pomeranian |
| I tried to make a correction on mothers name | 11.3 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Why are some Poms so inbred? | 12.8 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Stolen Pomeranian found in Tuscola County | 12.5 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Registration problem on a particular bitch | 13 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Fixes to the website | 10.7 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Possible parvo exposure | 14.2 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.
So you have made the decision to get a dog. Perhaps you had a bad experience once before with a dog who you thought was cute or friendly, but then when you got him home he turned out to be a holy terror, and the whole thing turned into a nightmare. Even if you have never had such a bad experience, the fact remains that choosing a pet is a life-changing decision, and it is one that takes a lot of thought and research.
Food, shelter, exercise and regular visits to the veterinarian are all a part of the basic care package that accompanies dog ownership. However, there is one more important aspect of proper canine care that must not be forgotten or neglected, and that is grooming. In order for a dog to stay clean and healthy, proper hygiene must be maintained, and given that dogs can do little more than lick themselves to remove the occasional annoying substance, grooming of your animal is your responsibility.
