Caring For Your Pomeranian Pup

Article Title: Caring For Your Pomeranian Pup
Author: Rosie A Allan

The Pomeranian dog breed is a member of both the toy and Spitz
groups. This dog breed is considered toy because adult
Pomeranians grow to a size of only three to seven pounds and
eight to eleven inches. Because of its diminutive size, a
Pomeranian pup must be delicately cared for. Every feature of a
Pomeranian pup is tiny except for its personality. Care must be
taken when cleaning the ears, brushing the teeth, clipping the
nails and grooming the thick fur of each Pomeranian pup. A good
Pomeranian breeder can provide tips on Pomeranian puppy care.
Breeders have already established a relationship with the
Pomeranian pup and have begun to socialize and train the puppy.

The Pomeranian breed is native to Germany. This tiny dog is
directly descended from the much larger German Spitz. The
American Kennel Club registered the Pomeranian as a breed in
1900. The Pomeranian is registered in both the toy group and
Spitz group. Toy dogs are dogs that are smaller than average in
size. Spitz dogs encompass the many breeds of dog descended from
much larger sledding dogs that once populated an area south of
the Baltic Sea. The Pomeranian is closely related to other large
and medium sized members of the Spitz group such as the Chow
Chow and Samoyed.

Caring for Pomeranian puppies can be challenging and rewarding.
Known for their hyper and excitable personalities, Pomeranians
may be difficult to train. Once their attention is captured,
training becomes a much easier task. The inherent high
maintenance nature of a Pomeranian pup requires that it receive
discipline and training early on.

Pomeranian pups are really more fur than body. Because they
have a double-layer of fur, Pomeranians need to be brushed once
daily optimally to prevent matting and tangles. Purebred
Pomeranians come in a variety of solid, brindle and
parti-colors. All are acceptable as long as the fur is
maintained. Pomeranians do not need to be bathed often due to
the fact that they need the natural oils in their fur to keep it
soft and shiny.

There are many other grooming and care needs required by a
Pomeranian pup. Due to the fact that the breed suffers from
dental problems, teeth should be brushed with a baby toothbrush
once daily or a minimum of once weekly. Pomeranian puppies weigh
mere ounces and adults only grow to be three to seven pounds and
eight to eleven inches tall. Because of their small size and
tendency to be underfoot simply dropping them or tripping over
them can injure Pomeranian puppies and adults. Most breeders
will not sell to families with children under the age of five
because of this. Pomeranians must be handled delicately.

Raising and training a Pomeranian pup can seem daunting at
first and buyers should actively ask questions of the breeder
they have purchased from. Good breeders are more than happy to
provide Pomeranian puppy care tips and have already begun the
process of training while each pup resides in their home and/or
kennel.

Tips the potential Pomeranian puppy buyer should follow when
before purchasing include the researching the breed history and
characteristics, making sure the buyer household will match the
Pomeranian's needs, reading up on Pomeranian puppy care and
knowing how to provide positive training and discipline. Other
tips include researching breeders before choosing one to buy
from, researching breed-specific rescue centers and consider
them when buying a Pomeranian and being prepared to make a
long-term commitment of up to 20 years.

Following these tips will ensure that the Pomeranian pup will
be matched with a good home. Buyers and breeders of Pomeranians
should love the breed. This is the most important aspect of dog
ownership.

About The Author: Rosie Allan has owned a Pomeranian pup and
enjoyed learning about Pomeranian puppy care.
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Pomeranian puppies are descended from the larger Spitz group of
dogs. There are many elements of Pomeranian puppy care. Tips on
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Pomeranian puppy care for your Pomeranian pup can be found in
this article.

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