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Pomeranian puppies are beautiful examples of toy dogs. Their fox-like faces, alert dark eyes, luxurious double coats of fur, and thick, furry tails are just a few of their attractive features. Pomeranians are considered toy dogs because they only reach an adult size of three to seven pounds and a height of eight to eleven inches. The American Kennel Club classifies the Pomeranian as a member of both the toy and Spitz groups. The term "toy" refers to their diminutive size. The Spitz group includes the Pomeranian and all other breeds descended from an area south of the Baltic Sea in what is today Poland and Germany. Sledding dogs from this region are ancestors of breeds such as the Chow Chow, Samoyed, German Spitz and Pomeranian.
In the 1800s, it became the fashion of British royals to breed dogs down to a more manageable size. Specific types of Spitz were bred to be smaller versions that could act as household pets. The Pomeranian, for example, is a toy version of the much larger German Spitz.
Pomeranian breeders are experts on the breed standard desired in Pomeranian puppies. Breeders also know what health problems are specific to the breed. Pomeranians are prone to such defects as dislocated knees, heart conditions and dental problems. The American Kennel Club even allows Pomeranians to be missing a tooth and still compete! Anyone buying a purebred Pomeranian puppy should also research the breed and be prepared with questions to ask the breeder.
Care of Pomeranian puppies requires discipline from an early age due to the fact that this breed is willful and demanding by nature. Pomeranians need to have their coats brushed at least twice weekly and their teeth brushed a minimum of once a week and optimally every day. Pomeranians rarely need bathing and bathing too much can wash away the natural oils needed for their fur to remain healthy.
Pomeranian breeders and buyers should also be well versed in the personality traits of the Pomeranian. These tiny dogs are highly suspicious of strangers and need to be taught the appropriate time to bark at an early age. Pomeranian puppies and adults are intelligent, energetic, curious and affectionate. They become irritated by small children and may snap at them.
Choosing the right puppy from a litter ofPomeranian puppies is not a difficult task. A potential buyer should research the breed first and understand its characteristics and needs to determine if it will fit into the buyer's lifestyle. The buyer should then research breeders. Choosing a reputable breeder is much more difficult than choosing a pet from several Pomeranian puppies. Breeders should have an actual kennel. They should have certification in breeding and/or training dogs. They should be able to provide the Pomeranian's pedigree and medical records and they should be affiliated with or run a rescue for abandoned or neglected Pomeranians. Buyers should never, ever buy a Pomeranian puppy from a pet store. These puppies are shipped and handled like any other merchandise and their parents are bred incessantly in what are called puppy mills which churn out puppies for money.
The Pomeranian puppy may actually choose the buyer. Good breeders will want to introduce buyers to their puppies and interview them to make sure they are deemed a good match. This way buyer, breeder and puppy all benefit from a good choice.
Pomeranian puppies have many characteristics that appeal to owners. They are affectionate, attractive, energetic, intelligent and curious toy dogs. Tips onhow to choose the right Pomeranian puppy and how to choose ethical breeders of Pomeranian puppies can be found in this article.
In the 1800s, it became the fashion of British royals to breed dogs down to a more manageable size. Specific types of Spitz were bred to be smaller versions that could act as household pets. The Pomeranian, for example, is a toy version of the much larger German Spitz.
Pomeranian breeders are experts on the breed standard desired in Pomeranian puppies. Breeders also know what health problems are specific to the breed. Pomeranians are prone to such defects as dislocated knees, heart conditions and dental problems. The American Kennel Club even allows Pomeranians to be missing a tooth and still compete! Anyone buying a purebred Pomeranian puppy should also research the breed and be prepared with questions to ask the breeder.
Care of Pomeranian puppies requires discipline from an early age due to the fact that this breed is willful and demanding by nature. Pomeranians need to have their coats brushed at least twice weekly and their teeth brushed a minimum of once a week and optimally every day. Pomeranians rarely need bathing and bathing too much can wash away the natural oils needed for their fur to remain healthy.
Pomeranian breeders and buyers should also be well versed in the personality traits of the Pomeranian. These tiny dogs are highly suspicious of strangers and need to be taught the appropriate time to bark at an early age. Pomeranian puppies and adults are intelligent, energetic, curious and affectionate. They become irritated by small children and may snap at them.
Choosing the right puppy from a litter ofPomeranian puppies is not a difficult task. A potential buyer should research the breed first and understand its characteristics and needs to determine if it will fit into the buyer's lifestyle. The buyer should then research breeders. Choosing a reputable breeder is much more difficult than choosing a pet from several Pomeranian puppies. Breeders should have an actual kennel. They should have certification in breeding and/or training dogs. They should be able to provide the Pomeranian's pedigree and medical records and they should be affiliated with or run a rescue for abandoned or neglected Pomeranians. Buyers should never, ever buy a Pomeranian puppy from a pet store. These puppies are shipped and handled like any other merchandise and their parents are bred incessantly in what are called puppy mills which churn out puppies for money.
The Pomeranian puppy may actually choose the buyer. Good breeders will want to introduce buyers to their puppies and interview them to make sure they are deemed a good match. This way buyer, breeder and puppy all benefit from a good choice.
Pomeranian puppies have many characteristics that appeal to owners. They are affectionate, attractive, energetic, intelligent and curious toy dogs. Tips onhow to choose the right Pomeranian puppy and how to choose ethical breeders of Pomeranian puppies can be found in this article.
