| g a purebred dog is not something that should be | | | | important to become an educated consumer BEFORE |
| taken lightly and not all breeders are equal. To make | | | | you buy your dog from a breeder. |
| sure that you get a good quality dog that will be | | | | When you talk with breeders don’t be afraid |
| healthy and happy, you need to do some research | | | | to ask questions. Honest dog breeders will be more |
| and shop around. | | | | than happy to talk with you and answer every |
| The Pomeranian breed standard weight no more than | | | | question. Note the condition of dog’s |
| seven pounds, but there are many Poms out there | | | | environment. Are the dogs pens clean? Are the |
| that weight 12 or even 20 pounds! While these may | | | | puppies well cared for? Can you see the parents? |
| be great dogs and make good pets, they are not to | | | | What type of puppy food are they being feed? |
| the standard and you should not be paying the full | | | | Have the puppies had their shots? Reputable |
| price for a dog that will grow to this size. But how do | | | | breeders love their animals and go to great lengths |
| you know how big a puppy will be? | | | | to provide a proper "home like" environment. Puppies |
| One way to get a good feeling for how big your | | | | are products of their surroundings. A good, clean |
| puppy might grow is to check out the parents. Are | | | | environment will surely be reflected in a dog's |
| the parents tiny or large or just the right size? Than | | | | playfulness. |
| chances are your puppy will be the same size as the | | | | Stay away from breeders who are interested only in |
| parents. If all the Pomeranians the breeder has are to | | | | making money. They generally don't pay much |
| breed standard and healthy, then this is a good sign | | | | attention to their dog’s emotional needs and |
| that your puppy will be too. If the breeder will not | | | | health concerns. Also, they may in-breed their |
| show you the parents, then this is a red flag and you | | | | Pomeranians and this can trigger severe health issues. |
| should keep looking for another breeder. | | | | AVOID THESE BREEDERS! Reputable breeders will be |
| But how do you find a good Pomeranian breeder? | | | | more concerned about the welfare of the puppies |
| One way to find a good Pomeranian breeder is to | | | | then the money and will probably grill you as to your |
| get in contact with people who already own a Pom. | | | | home environment and ability to care for the dog. |
| Maybe somebody you know already owns one? Find | | | | Some breeders may offer a 72 hour guarantee. This |
| out as much information about the breed as you can. | | | | allows time to take your Pomeranian puppy to a vet |
| If you go to a pet store, talk with people. Pet | | | | for inspection. If any health issues are identified, |
| owners love to talk about their pets. If you see a | | | | contact the breeder and get your questions |
| Pomeranian that is exactly what you want, find out | | | | answered. |
| what breeder he was purchased from and check | | | | Good, honest Pomeranian breeders care for their |
| them out for potential candidates. | | | | dogs and it shows in their surroundings. There are no |
| When buying a dog, you need to be armed with all | | | | guarantees that you will always have a normal, |
| the information you can get. Research Pomeranians | | | | perfect puppy, but you greatly increase the odds |
| on the internet and in books. Know that it is | | | | when you do your homework first! |