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Dogs and puppies love Dog Toys, but how do you know what toy is right for your dog? With so many choices available, from plush toys, to tennis balls, to rubber toys, the right choice isn’t always obvious. First, consider the size of your dog. A large dog certainly requires a different toy than a small dog, for instance. One of the most important points to consider is that all toys you buy should be of a size that your dog can’t swallow. Even large dogs may accidentally swallow a ball that is too small for their mouth, especially if the dog is running and playing with the ball in its mouth.

Depending on how rough your dog plays and its energy level you should take the toy. If your dog is a real strong chewer, then you will need stronger and denser toys. And if your dog likes toys which cuddle then prefer taking a soft, plush doll type of toy. Your main concern should be safety while choosing dog toys. So read the label very carefully, as to which material is used when the toy is made? Occasionally, inner parts of dog toys are made of toxic materials, so it’s essential that you keep an eye on the dog while playing with this type of toy.

It’s hard to believe that the tiny Pomeranian dogs we know today were once around 30 pounds in weight. Hailing from Pomerania, this spitz type dog was indeed much larger at one time.. Queen Victoria was a fancier of this breed which made these dogs very popular in England during the late 1800’s.. Their popularity has held and today they are a favorite in the show ring and also a loving pet.

A member of the American Kennel Club Toy Group, the Pomeranian was recognized in 1888 and gained it’s regular classification in 1900. The standard height for this dog is between 7 and twelve inches and weight is between three and seven pounds. With the right care, your Pomeranian can live to be 15 years old.

The wedged shaped head and pointed ears of the Pom give it a fox like look. These little dogs always seem to be smiling and have an intelligent expression with dark, sparkly almond shaped eyes, teeth that meet in a scissors bite and noses that either match their fur or are dark. They have a feathered tail that curls up and forward on their back. Their dense double coat creates an abundant ruff on the chest and neck. According to breed standards, the coat can be solid or parti colored. Typical colors for the Breed are Brown, red, cream or white, orange, black and blue.