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The Pomeranian dog breed is a member of both the toy and Spitz groups. This dog breed is considered toy because adult Pomeranians 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. Pomeranians 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.
Pomeranian pups are really more fur than body. Because they have a double-layer of fur, Pomeranians need to be brushed once daily optimally to prevent matting and tangles. Purebred Pomeranians come in a variety of solid, brindle and parti-colors. All are acceptable as long as the fur is maintained. Pomeranians do not need to be bathed often due to the fact that they need the natural oils in their fur to keep it soft and shiny.
There are many other grooming and care needs required by a Pomeranian pup. Due to the fact that the breed suffers from dental problems, teeth should be brushed with a baby toothbrush once daily or a minimum of once weekly. Pomeranian puppies weigh mere ounces and adults only grow to be three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. Because of their small size and tendency to be underfoot simply dropping them or tripping over them can injure Pomeranian puppies and adults. Most breeders will not sell to families with children under the age of five because of this. Pomeranians must be handled delicately.
A purebredPomeranian pup should be bought from a reputable breeder. Good breeders maintain their own kennels and encourage buyers to visit puppies and their mothers prior to purchase. This is an excellent way for potential owners to ask questions about the breed, see how the Pomeranian puppies have been raised, and learn about specific Pomeranian puppy care techniques.
All dog buyers should do their research prior to taking home dogs of a specific breed. It is important to make sure the dog and owner will be compatible for the long term. Pomeranian breeders will not sell a dog to a household with children under the age of five for example, because small children and Pomeranians are incompatible. Dog buyers should never buy from a pet store because there is no guarantee that these puppies have been raised in a positive environment. Good Pomeranian breeders establish a strong foundation of love, socialization, training and discipline for the dog owner to build upon when raising his or her Pomeranian pup.
Pomeranian puppies are descended from the larger Spitz group of dogs. There are many elements of Pomeranian puppy care. This article will provide information about Pomeranian pups andPomeranian puppy care.
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.
Pomeranian pups are really more fur than body. Because they have a double-layer of fur, Pomeranians need to be brushed once daily optimally to prevent matting and tangles. Purebred Pomeranians come in a variety of solid, brindle and parti-colors. All are acceptable as long as the fur is maintained. Pomeranians do not need to be bathed often due to the fact that they need the natural oils in their fur to keep it soft and shiny.
There are many other grooming and care needs required by a Pomeranian pup. Due to the fact that the breed suffers from dental problems, teeth should be brushed with a baby toothbrush once daily or a minimum of once weekly. Pomeranian puppies weigh mere ounces and adults only grow to be three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. Because of their small size and tendency to be underfoot simply dropping them or tripping over them can injure Pomeranian puppies and adults. Most breeders will not sell to families with children under the age of five because of this. Pomeranians must be handled delicately.
A purebredPomeranian pup should be bought from a reputable breeder. Good breeders maintain their own kennels and encourage buyers to visit puppies and their mothers prior to purchase. This is an excellent way for potential owners to ask questions about the breed, see how the Pomeranian puppies have been raised, and learn about specific Pomeranian puppy care techniques.
All dog buyers should do their research prior to taking home dogs of a specific breed. It is important to make sure the dog and owner will be compatible for the long term. Pomeranian breeders will not sell a dog to a household with children under the age of five for example, because small children and Pomeranians are incompatible. Dog buyers should never buy from a pet store because there is no guarantee that these puppies have been raised in a positive environment. Good Pomeranian breeders establish a strong foundation of love, socialization, training and discipline for the dog owner to build upon when raising his or her Pomeranian pup.
Pomeranian puppies are descended from the larger Spitz group of dogs. There are many elements of Pomeranian puppy care. This article will provide information about Pomeranian pups andPomeranian puppy care.
