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How To Buy A Pomeranian Puppy

When you decide you want to buy pomeranian puppy you can consider a couple of different options on where to purchase.

First off, you could try your local humane society. You may not locate a Pom since the odds that you will be able to find a purebred Pom through the local animal shelter are slim,, but you can let them know what you are looking for and hope for a call.

Since the odds that you will be able to find a purebred Pom through the local animal shelter are slim, another option to buy pomeranian puppy is to look for one through a Pomeranian Rescue Service. Here you will be able to find a Pom that has been left homeless. Some of these Poms could have some leftover “baggage" from their former life (but not all of them) and you may have to wait a while before one that fits your criteria comes up, but it is a wonderful way to give a home to an animal that needs one.

If it’s a puppy you want to buy, or you plan to show the dog, you might want to consider a Pomeranian Breeder. If you do plan to buy from a breeder, make sure you use one that has the good of the breed at heart and not just trying to make a quick buck.

Breed Standard

When you buy a buy pomeranian puppy, make sure you know about the breed standard.

The Pom is a compact dog with a soft undercoat and harsh long outer coat. He has a plumed tail that is upright with the end laying flat along the back. His demeanor is alert and curious. With his fox like appearance, the Pom has a short muzzle with rounded skull, small ears and almond shaped bright eyes. The Breed standard allows all colors. The AKC standard size for a Pom is 3 to 7 pounds.

Once you get a buy pomeranian puppy home, make sure you provide him with the proper grooming so that he looks and feels good!

The Coat

Pom’s have a double coat that requires daily care as it can easily get matted. The soft undercoat is light and fluffy and very thick. The longer top coat is sleek like long hair. Daily brushing is required to keep the fur free from matting and looking it's best. Weekly baths should be given as well as proper grooming around the feet and under the tail.

The Eyes

As in most small dogs, the Pom can have a buildup of tear “gunk" in the corner of the eyes. This can stain the fur and be a bit messy so it is recommended that you clean the eye area every other day or at least once a week. You can buy a special liquid that will help remove the stains and wipe away any goop that has accumulated with a q-tip. Be careful not to poke your pom in the eye when you are doing this!

The Teeth

Unfortunately, Pomeranians can be prone to tooth problems. Tooth loss and bacterial buildup is not uncommon in these little dogs so you should take extra care to make sure your pet has the proper dental care. Brush your dogs teeth daily with a specially formulated enzymatic tooth paste that fights bacteria and have yearly dental checks and scaling if necessary. Tooth care is quite important to your dogs overall health as if bacteria is left unchecked in the mouth, it can spread throughout the dogs body and cause health problems for your pet.

Feet and Nails

Like any other dog, Poms need to have their nails trimmed. There are 2 basic types of clippers and you will need to find out which one works best for you. You should also trim the hair on your dogs feet as it has a tendency to grow out pretty fast. The preferred cut is the trim it close so the paw resembles that of a cat.





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