| omeranian dog breed is a member of both the toy | | | | maintained. Pomeranians do not need to be bathed |
| and Spitz groups. This dog breed is considered toy | | | | often due to the fact that they need the natural oils |
| because adult Pomeranians grow to a size of only | | | | in their fur to keep it soft and shiny. |
| three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches. | | | | There are many other grooming and care needs |
| Because of its diminutive size, a Pomeranian pup | | | | required by a Pomeranian pup. Due to the fact that |
| must be delicately cared for. Every feature of a | | | | the breed suffers from dental problems, teeth should |
| Pomeranian pup is tiny except for its personality. | | | | be brushed with a baby toothbrush once daily or a |
| Care must be taken when cleaning the ears, brushing | | | | minimum of once weekly. Pomeranian puppies weigh |
| the teeth, clipping the nails and grooming the thick fur | | | | mere ounces and adults only grow to be three to |
| of each Pomeranian pup. A good Pomeranian breeder | | | | seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. Because |
| can provide tips on Pomeranian puppy care. Breeders | | | | of their small size and tendency to be underfoot |
| have already established a relationship with the | | | | simply dropping them or tripping over them can injure |
| Pomeranian pup and have begun to socialize and train | | | | Pomeranian puppies and adults. Most breeders will not |
| the puppy. | | | | sell to families with children under the age of five |
| The Pomeranian breed is native to Germany. This | | | | because of this. Pomeranians must be handled |
| tiny dog is directly descended from the much larger | | | | delicately. |
| German Spitz. The American Kennel Club registered | | | | Raising and training a Pomeranian pup can seem |
| the Pomeranian as a breed in 1900. The Pomeranian is | | | | daunting at first and buyers should actively ask |
| registered in both the toy group and Spitz group. | | | | questions of the breeder they have purchased from. |
| Toy dogs are dogs that are smaller than average in | | | | Good breeders are more than happy to provide |
| size. Spitz dogs encompass the many breeds of dog | | | | Pomeranian puppy care tips and have already begun |
| descended from much larger sledding dogs that once | | | | the process of training while each pup resides in their |
| populated an area south of the Baltic Sea. The | | | | home and/or kennel. |
| Pomeranian is closely related to other large and | | | | Tips the potential Pomeranian puppy buyer should |
| medium sized members of the Spitz group such as | | | | follow when before purchasing include the researching |
| the Chow Chow and Samoyed. | | | | the breed history and characteristics, making sure the |
| Caring for Pomeranian puppies can be challenging and | | | | buyer household will match the Pomeranian's needs, |
| rewarding. Known for their hyper and excitable | | | | reading up on Pomeranian puppy care and knowing |
| personalities, Pomeranians may be difficult to train. | | | | how to provide positive training and discipline. Other |
| Once their attention is captured, training becomes a | | | | tips include researching breeders before choosing one |
| much easier task. The inherent high maintenance | | | | to buy from, researching breed-specific rescue |
| nature of a Pomeranian pup requires that it receive | | | | centers and consider them when buying a |
| discipline and training early on. | | | | Pomeranian and being prepared to make a long-term |
| Pomeranian pups are really more fur than body. | | | | commitment of up to 20 years. |
| Because they have a double-layer of fur, | | | | Following these tips will ensure that the Pomeranian |
| Pomeranians need to be brushed once daily optimally | | | | pup will be matched with a good home. Buyers and |
| to prevent matting and tangles. Purebred | | | | breeders of Pomeranians should love the breed. This |
| Pomeranians come in a variety of solid, brindle and | | | | is the most important aspect of dog ownership. |
| parti-colors. All are acceptable as long as the fur is | | | | |