| One of the many adorable toy breeds is the | | | | stimulation, socialization and training to the puppies they |
| Pomeranian. These small dogs are members of the | | | | sell. It is never appropriate to buy any dog from a pet |
| Spitz group. The ancestors of the Pomeranian were | | | | store. Pet stores receive shipments of animals just like |
| sled dogs originating in and around Iceland. In the late | | | | any other merchandise and puppies do not receive |
| 1800s some of these larger, hardier sled dogs were | | | | adequate care and attention like they do when |
| bred down to toy size. Pomeranians, which were bred | | | | whelped and raised by a breeder. |
| down from the German Spitz, are one example. | | | | Buyers of Pomeranian puppies should do their |
| Pomeranian puppies have either doll-like or fox-like | | | | research on the breed before making a purchase. |
| faces. They have a double coat of thick, full fur. The | | | | They should ask the breeder ample questions and the |
| fur may be one color such as sable or white, or | | | | breeder should be knowledgeable in all areas from |
| multi-colored (parti-colored). A Pomeranian puppy will | | | | breed standard and grooming, to discipline and training, |
| only grow to an adult size of eight to eleven inches in | | | | to whelping and healthcare. A good breeder will |
| height and three to seven pounds in weight. The | | | | provide documentation of a Pomeranian puppy's health |
| inverted-triangle shaped head and pointed ears | | | | and pedigree. The pedigree will include the names of |
| contribute to the foxy look of this breed. | | | | the puppy' sire (father) and dam (mother). Most will |
| A Pomeranian puppy requires discipline from an early | | | | have champion names in their history. A buyer may |
| age due to the fact that this breed is willful and | | | | want to ask advice on puppy names for their |
| demanding by nature. Pomeranians are also known to | | | | Pomeranian. |
| be highly energetic, affectionate, smart and curious. | | | | Naming a Pomeranian puppy can be a fun and |
| Their double coat of fur requires twice weekly | | | | thought-provoking task, particularly if an owner plans to |
| brushing but infrequent bathing as this can wash away | | | | register the puppy for competition. Most show dogs |
| essential oils. Pomeranians are prone to tooth loss so | | | | have a show name and an actual given name. Show |
| their teeth should be brushed with a baby toothbrush | | | | names may be representative of many things. |
| once a week. | | | | Sometimes they seem to advertise a business, for |
| The demanding, high maintenance personality inherent | | | | example "Kalo's Rock and Music City". Other names |
| in the Pomeranian requires that owners provide | | | | seem meant to impress, for example "Lord Snowden |
| Pomeranian puppies with discipline early on. Buyers of | | | | Lorenzo". Actual given names can range from the |
| Pomeranian puppies should only buy from reputable | | | | popular- Max, Sadie and Buddy to the eccentric |
| breeders who maintain their own kennels and provide | | | | Beelzebub, Abracadabra and Firenze. |