Pomeranian 

The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom) is a toy dog breed of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe. Pomeranian's are small dogs weighing 4.0–7.7 lb and standing 5.0–11 inches high at the withers. They are compact but sturdy dogs with an abundant textured coat with a highly plumed tail set high and flat. The most common base colors for the effect are red/brown or black, although it can also appear with other colors. Combinations such as brindle merle or liver merle are not accepted in the breed standard.

Pomeranian Puppy Care And Grooming

The Pomeranian dog breed is a member of both the toy and Spitz groups. This dog    breed is considered toy because adult Pomeranian's grow to a size of only three to   seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. (A Pomeranian pup weighs mere ounces!) The breed is classified as part of the Spitz group because of its lineage. Pomeranian's   are close relatives of many other breeds like the Chow Chow and Samoyed which all descended from large sledding dogs found around the Baltic Sea, particularly in Iceland and Lapland. In the 1700s and 1800s, it became fashionable to breed specific types of Spitz dogs to be smaller. The Pomeranian, for example, was bred down to its toy size from the much larger German Spitz breed.

Knowing the history of the Pomeranian is a good start when researching whether to    buy a purebred Pomeranian pup. This breed has specific characteristics, health issues  and grooming needs that a potential buyer should be educated about. This will help the future dog owner in raising a healthy, happy Pomeranian puppy.

Training should capture the Pomeranian pup's attention. Pomeranian's are very    intelligent and trainable once owners engage them. Pomeranian puppies have a   tendency to bark and get underfoot. These are the first behavioral traits that they should be trained against for the well being of both the owner and puppy.

The grooming needs of Pomeranian's are also moderate to high maintenance. These     tiny dogs appear to be more fur than body due to the fact that they have two layers    of fur, a soft undercoat and a longer overcoat. The coat requires daily brushing to prevent mats and tangles and to maintain the overall beauty of the Pomeranian pup. Pomeranian's resemble baby foxes. They have doll-like faces, dark noses and eyes, and small teeth. The breed suffers from dental problems so daily brushing of teeth is also a grooming requirement. Attention should be paid closely to the Pomeranian pup when around small children as it will snap if its tail is pulled or it is held too tightly. Adult Pomeranian's grow to be only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall and they can be hurt easily if tripped over or dropped.

A good Pomeranian breeder can provide tips on Pomeranian puppy care. Breeders have already established a relationship with the Pomeranian pup and have begun to socialize and train the puppy. It is up to the dog buyer to continue providing adequate puppy  care to ensure his or her Pomeranian grows up to be both physically and emotionally healthy.

Buyers should be well versed on the breed they have chosen to buy from.      Pomeranian's have specific needs that are different from other breeds. Buyers should   also have researched the breeder they are buying from to make sure they are    reputable and that their Pomeranian puppies are healthy and happy. Buyers should    have read up on Pomeranian puppy care tips and be ready to exercise them. Good breeders will always be available to answer questions because they are invested in    each Pomeranian pup and also desire to see puppies go to appropriate homes.

Author: Roise Allan