Pedigree Pomeranian Puppy

Pedigree Pomeranian Puppy Information Sheet

The Pomeranian is one of the toy breeds and weighs between 3 and 7 pounds (there are larger poms, and although not to the breed standard, they still make wonderful loving pets!). Intelligent and vivacious, these little dogs will steal your heart, but don’t let them get away with too much as they must be properly trained or they will become too demanding. With proper care your Pom can live to about 15 years old.

Pedigree Pomeranian Puppy History

These tiny vivacious dogs were popularized by Queen Victoria who, in the late 1800's brought a red sable Pom back from Italy. This little dog was named Marco and weighed in at 12 pounds which was small for this breed back then. It didn’t take long for Pomeranians to become a favorite lap dog and breeders worked at making the breed even smaller until they reached an average of 5 pounds as the dog is today.

Pomeranians have long and illustrious history. Michelangelo had a pet Pom that used to sit on a silk pillow and watch as he painted the Sistine chapel. The great church leader Martin Luther favored these toy dogs and mentioned them often in his work. Even Mozart had a pet Pom that he dedicated an aria to!

Pedigree Pomeranian Puppy Dog Care and Grooming

The Pomeranian does require a bit of special care, but nothing too drastic and you should be able to accomplish all you need in about ½ hour each day. Pomeranians have a double coat which can easily become matted. Daily brushing is a must and a weekly bath is recommended.

The Pom’s eyes are another area where you should pay some special attention. Like most small dogs, discharge from the eye can accumulate causing staining and, sometimes a goopy mess. Clean the area around the eye daily with a Q-tip (be careful not to get too close to the dogs eye). If the fur around the eye becomes stained, you can buy a special liquid that helps remove the staining.

Good dental care is vital for your Pomeranian. These dogs are prone to tooth loss and excess bacteria in the mouth which can be harmful to your dogs health. The best way to fight this is to get an enzymatic toothpaste that will help fight bacteria and brush your dogs teeth every day. Get a dental check up once a year and a scaling if your vet recommends it.

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