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