Dachshund x Pomeranian = Dameranian

This designer dog breed is friendly, smart,loyal and playful, you will love their charming personality. The breed is also called by other names, such as Doxie Pom, Pom-Dach, Pomaweenie, Pomdach, Pom-A-Weenie, or Pomweenie.

Dameranian Breed History

Though not much is known about the origin of Dameranians, it is speculated that this breed was designed between 1990 and 2000. We can know more about the parent breeds in order to understand what to expect from their offspring, the lovely Dameranian.

Dachshunds are among one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States and has been since the 1950s. They originated from Germany, where “Dachs” means badger and “Hund” means dog. The original German Dachshunds were larger than the Dachshunds we know today. They were trained to hunt and kill their prey.

Pomeranians descended from Wolf-Spitz type dogs. They share the same ancestors with the other arctic breeds such as the Keeshond and Samoyed. Pomeranians are thought to have acquired their name by association with the area known as Pomerania, located in northern Poland and Germany. It is the area in which Pomeranians were bred down to size. These feisty canines have been known to be pets of famous figures such as Mary Antoinette, Michelangelo, and Queen Victoria.

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Dameranian Breed Appearance

The Dachshund-Pomeranian mix is small-sized, fluffy dog. Their height varies between 5 to 12 inches and the breed generally weighs between 8 to 20 pounds. The Dameranian will be a combination of both parent breeds, the Dachshund and the Pomeranians.

They have a beautiful, long, smooth coat with a small head. They are short in stature due to their short legs, said to have been inherited from the Dachshund. They have big ears that may stand erect or may droop down. Most Dameranians have the nose of a Dachshund and the look of a Pomeranian, with the coat thickest around the neck.

They have a smooth or wire-haired coat, which may be short to medium length. The most common colors for Dameranian dogs are black, black and tan, blue, brown, gray, and white.

Quick Facts

Temperament & Behavior

Dameranians are usually very friendly and sweet towards everyone they meet. They are affectionate, courageous, alert, intelligent, lively, loving, and loyal. This makes them excellent lap dogs. They are also playful and social.

However, they have a unique trait of forming a strong bond with a particular member of the family. They are fiercely loyal and devoted to their owners. This nature may make them prone to suffer from separation anxiety on being left alone for long durations.

He may be prone to barking; it is recommended that training to stop barking on command begin at an early age. Due to their small size, Dameranians should always be supervised when playing with children and other pets around.

Due to their sweet personality and moderate activity needs, Dameranians will adapt to most living conditions. They are a good choice for seniors and families with older children, as well as apartment dwellers.

Care ~ Exercise

The Dameranian is a fairly energetic and active dog who loves to play around. Take your Dameranian for a walk daily as he will enjoy short, brisk walks with you would love to visit the park. They get along well with other pets and children if trained properly. These regular activities will keep him fit and healthy and also meet with his hunting and chasing instincts.

Grooming

Dameranians need moderate maintenance and have an easy grooming routine. They shed all year round and brushing their hair at least three to four times a week, in order to brush off the loose hair will make the Dameranian’s coat softer and cleaner. Bathe them occasionally only when they are dirty. Clean their hanging ears regularly to avoid infections.

Health Problems

Dameranians are usually healthy dogs and have an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years. As such they have been no breed-specific health issues which have been reported. However, owners should be watchful of issues

• Patellar Luxation
• Hip Dysplasia
• Bloat
• Allergies
• Epilepsy

Training

Training Dameranians is easy and does not require too much time and effort. They are smart dogs and have no problem picking up what you’re teaching them and will learn tricks and commands with ease. However, like both of the parental breeds of the Dameranian can also be stubborn at times. You have to place strict codes of conduct while also rewarding them with positive reinforcement techniques to keep them motivated.

Obedience Training: The breed is a quick learner and shall pick and follow commands easily. They should instantly be able to respond well, when you tell them “sit,” “come,” “stay,” or “stand.”

Leash Training: Get them used to the collar and the leash from their puppy days to ward off any possible behavioral issues pertaining to their inherent hunting instinct.

Diet/Feed

Dameranian is a small breed dog, and is very food motivated. High-quality dry food for petite dogs will be a great fit for them.

In addition to kibble, you can switch it up with an occasional homemade meal, yummy treats or canned dog food. Just make sure not to go overboard with servings! Owing to its Dachshund parent lineage, the Dameranians are very prone to being overweight. Just keep the overindulgence in check!

Dameranian Puppies

Dameranian puppies are adorable babies and will need timely socialization and training, though, to ensure they grow up to their potential.

Dameranian Puppies Images

Video: Dameranian Playing

Fun Facts

• Dameranians can make interesting therapy dogs. When trained correctly, they can become hearing assistance dogs.
• Dameranians do not do well in severe warm or cold weather.

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It has a massive body structure with a stud built. This powerful breed has its presence in ancient French histories. The muscular dogs were called working dogs and guard dogs as they were used for pulling carts and guarding cattle and sheep. The presence of this dog is also evident in the various castles of ancient Europe.

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History & Origin

In the early fourteenth century, a large species of canine was found in southern France particularly around Bordeaux. The dog acquired their name from the place of their habitats. But, uniform breeds started to develop after 1920.

Initially, two varieties of Dogue De Bordeaux were present. The bigger variety was called Dougue while the considerably smaller type was popular as Doguin, nowadays whose presence is only available in books and photographs.

A theory says this breed predated from the Bordeaux bulldog and the bullmastiff. But other theories believe that Dogue De Bordeaux originated from the Tibetan Mastiff. In 1989, an American comedy movie named Turner & Hooch portrayed the story of a police with his canine partner.

Dogue De Bordeaux breed was used as the pooch here, which helped the breed regain its popularity in recent times

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Quick Information 

Characteristics	Details
Name	Dogue De Bordeaux
Other Names	Bordeaux Bulldog, Bordeauxdog, French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff
Color	Shades of brown, tan, brown,Fawn, Red, Mahogany
Coat	Fine, Soft, Short
Skin	Loose-Fitting
Breed Type	Purebred
Breed Group	Working Group (AKC) Guardian Dogs (UKC)
Size	Large
Hieght	23-30 inches (58-75 cm)
Weight	120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Life Span/Life Expentancy	8-10 Years
Temperament	Loyal, Vigilant, Patient, Fearless, Devoted, Courageous
Shedding	Average
Hypoallergenic	No
Barking Level	Occassional
Good with Children	Yes
Good with Other Dogs	Yes
Drooling	Yes
Snoring	Yes
Litter Size	5-7 puppies
Country of Origin	France
Competitive Registration/Qualification Information	ANKC, FCI, NKC, NZKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, AKC, NAPR, ACA

Appearance

Dogue De Bordeaux is gigantic in size with a tough build. It is quite low to the ground level and the circumference of the collar is also big. An adult female weighs 99pound while the male weighs 110 pounds on an average.

The standard height of the breed varies from 61 to 69cm in case of male and 58 to 66cm in case of the female.

Dogue De Bordeaux possesses a distinct massive head with pinched nostrils, which is an important characteristic for identifying the breed. The circumference of the female head is usually little lesser than the male. Red or black musk is present, the color of which differs from the rest of the body color.

A loose skin is found in the neck. Dogue De Bordeaux comes with a fine and short coat of hair. The color of the hair may vary from fawn shades to mahogany.

Some dogs may bear shade of white on nose tip and underneath the chest. But, the white color other than these areas makes the dog faulty according to American Kennel Club (AKC).

Temperament and Personality

This breed may be a large breed but has a calm, relaxed and quiet nature. The size of the dog makes it unfit as apartment pets. A considerable amount of space is required for keeping the dog active.

Personal interaction with the breed makes them feel more secure and loyal to their owners. The breed is known for its trustworthy nature and it loves human interactions.

Shyness and aggression can be managed with socialization. It has a sturdy personality with a calm and cool appearance that can be very aggressive in certain situations.

Exercise

Dogue de Bordeaux requires regular walks for at least 30 minutes. They have a tendency to gain weight. Overweight give rises to various diseases and as the natural build of the dog requires excess calorie, it tends to gain weight very quickly.

Grooming

Regular bathing and routine bathing is not required for this breed. Bathing every four to six weeks according to the surrounding weather condition and particular lifestyle of the dog is more than enough.

The short fur coat of the dog requires moderate regular brushing to maintain a healthy skin habit and also decrease the hair shedding.

Special attention is recommended while cleaning the facial folds as certain infections producing bad odor may develop if left untouched.

Health Problem

Dogue De Bordeaux usually has an average lifespan of 8-10 years. An exceptional case may give rise to this number maximum to 12 years.

This breed is prone to health hazards like hip dysplasia, drooling, gastric dilatation and poor eyelid. Other diseases that may develop in some cases include hypothyroidism, cancer, Ectropion, and Familial nephropathy.

Some diseases are adopted by the species from their parental generation. The most common and almost present in all species of this breed is breathing problem and snoring sound while sleeping.

The shape of the nostrils is solely responsible for the reason. Some dogs may develop a cardiac problem in later stages of life.

Training

This dog possesses a stubborn personality that prefers to follow its own way but, can be trained easily if tried from an early age. Obedience training must be started at 3 months of age.

Proper training from early and excessive socialization helps to maintain good temperament and the dog will not be aggressive toward humans or other animals.

The dogs are well reputed for their territorial guarding ability and have been in quite popular as guard dogs in various parts of Europe.

French Mastiffs can also take part in various sports and athletic activities.

Dogue De Bordeaux (French Mastiff) Puppies

The litter size of the puppies varies from 4 to 6 puppies. The baby mastiffs are cute and adorable with small wrinkles on face similar to their adults.

They are very playful and their stubborn nature can only be handled if socialization and training get started from the puppy stage. It is easier to make the dog obey his master in younger age.

Feeding/Diet

For puppies, three to four times meal per day is advised for the puppies. For enhancing growth best dog food must be given.

An adult dog weighing 140 pounds needs a 3000 Kcal amount of calorie intake per day while a puppy weighing around 70pounds needs 1900 Kcal of calorie each day.

This breed has a tendency to eat everything that is supplied so, unnecessary weight gain must be checked. This courageous breed has been popular for its loyal nature and well serves the purpose of a working dog.

Dogue De Bordeaux Puppies Pictures

Video of Dogue De Bordeaux (French Mastiff) Playing with Baby

Popular Mixes of Dogue De Bordeaux Breeds are

• American Bull Dogue de Bordeaux (Cross):  American Bulldog x Dogue de Bordeaux
• Bully Bordeaux (Cross): Bullmastiff x Dogue de Bordeaux
• Muscle Mastiff (Cross): Dogue de Bordeaux x Mastiff Mix
• Dogue de Bordeaux x Pitbull mix

FAQ’s and Trivia

Q. What kind of dog is Hooch?

A. Hooch’s real name was Beasley, who was an acting dog who starred in Tom Hanks movie Turner & Hooch as the dog “Hooch”.

He was a Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) dog, a French breed of working dog developed in France.

Beasley died in 1992, 3 Years after Turner & Hooch was released at the age of 14.

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