| The Pomeranian is one of many toy breeds registered | | | | versed in the personality traits of the Pomeranian. |
| by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The history of | | | | These tiny dogs are highly suspicious of strangers and |
| the Pomeranian begins just south of the Baltic Sea. | | | | need to be taught the appropriate time to bark at an |
| Named for Pomerania, which is now a part of | | | | early age. Pomeranian puppies and adults are intelligent, |
| Germany and Poland, Pomeranians are descended | | | | energetic, curious and affectionate. They become |
| from large sled dogs from this region. Descendents of | | | | irritated by small children and may snap at them. |
| these northern sled dogs, large and small, are classified | | | | When choosing a pet from a little of Pomeranian |
| in the Spitz group. In the late 1800s, British royals | | | | puppies, a buyer should make sure the puppy meets |
| desired to breed a smaller version of the Spitz to act | | | | the breed standard characteristics, especially if he or |
| as a household pet. Pomeranians were bred down to | | | | she wishes to show the dog in competition. The |
| toy size from their direct ancestors, the German Spitz. | | | | lineage and pedigree of the puppy is also important. |
| Physically, Pomeranian puppies and adults are adorable | | | | The breeder should be able to provide adequate |
| toy dogs. Pomeranians generally resemble small foxes. | | | | documentation of the puppy's ancestry, registration |
| This breed is known for characteristics such as: | | | | papers and medical records. Buyers should visit the |
| doll-like face, dark, almond shaped eyes, small feet, | | | | kennel where the Pomeranian puppies are housed in |
| double coat of thick, full fur, pointed ears, and a thick, | | | | advance of purchase. This way, the buyer can discern |
| furry tail. Pomeranian coats may be a variety of colors: | | | | how well the puppy has been cared for and |
| solid, sable or parti-colored. Pomeranians are | | | | maintained. |
| considered toys due to the fact that they grow to an | | | | A good deal of research should also go into the |
| average miniature size of eight to eleven inches in | | | | breeder. The most important part of choosing the right |
| height and three to seven pounds in weight. | | | | Pomeranian puppy is choosing the right breeder. |
| Pomeranian breeders are experts on the breed | | | | Unfortunately, there are many unethical backyard |
| standard desired in Pomeranian puppies. Breeders also | | | | breeders who breed dogs for monetary purposes only |
| know what health problems are specific to the breed. | | | | with little regard for the well being of the puppies' |
| Pomeranians are prone to such defects as dislocated | | | | parents. Buying from an ethical, reputable breeder who |
| knees, heart conditions and dental problems. The | | | | cares about the Pomeranian breed is imperative. |
| American Kennel Club even allows Pomeranians to be | | | | Sometimes the puppy chooses the buyer too. Visiting |
| missing a tooth and still compete! Anyone buying a | | | | the kennel and being interviewed by the breeder may |
| purebred Pomeranian puppy should also research the | | | | help the buyer determine which puppy is the right |
| breed and be prepared with questions to ask the | | | | choice. When the right Pomeranian puppy is chosen, |
| breeder. | | | | buyer, breeder and puppy all benefit from the process. |
| Care of Pomeranian puppies requires discipline from an | | | | Pomeranian puppies can reside happily in a small |
| early age due to the fact that this breed is willful and | | | | apartment or home per the Rosie Allan's experience. |
| demanding by nature. Pomeranians need to have their | | | | Choosing Pomeranian puppies can be easy if the |
| coats brushed at least twice weekly and their teeth | | | | buyer researches the characteristics and history of |
| brushed a minimum of once a week and optimally | | | | the Pomeranian breed. How to choose the right |
| every day. Pomeranians rarely need bathing and | | | | Pomeranian puppy and the history, characteristics, |
| bathing too much can wash away the natural oils | | | | medical conditions and breeder information about |
| needed for their fur to remain healthy. | | | | Pomeranian puppies are explained in this article. |
| Pomeranian breeders and buyers should also be well | | | | |