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| Thread | Latest post | Forum |
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| Help with old pedigree please | 14.1 years ago | Pomeranian |
| I tried to make a correction on mothers name | 15 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Why are some Poms so inbred? | 16.5 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Stolen Pomeranian found in Tuscola County | 16.2 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Registration problem on a particular bitch | 16.7 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Fixes to the website | 14.4 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Possible parvo exposure | 17.9 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.
Is there such a thing as the perfect puppy? In all likelihood there is not. There is always something one might change in any dog (or person really), but the goal should be to always strive towards raising a puppy to be its most perfect self. This is hard work, to be sure, but it is not only possible, it is necessary.
When you decide to get a dog, you are doing so with the expectation that your new canine companion is going to be with you for many years to come. But how many years, exactly? This is something that all prospective pet owners would like to know. The average lifespan for a dog is about 12 years, but this fact by itself tells you very little. In reality, there are a number of variables that will help determine how long the newest member of your family is likely to be with you.
