Basic Care And Grooming Guide For Pomeranian Puppies

By Bruno

The Pomeranian dog falls under the toy dog group and Spitz group. Poms are considered as toy dogs primarily because adult Pomeranians reach a maximum weight of only about 3 to 7 lbs and length of 8 to 11 inches. Pomeranians are also classified as member of the Spitz group primarily because of its blood line. Poms are close cousins of other breeds such as the Samoyed and the Chow Chow. These dog breeds are all descended from the large sledding dogs which are native of regions around the Baltic Sea, most specifically in Lapland and Iceland. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the practice of breeding smaller types of Spitz was considered fashionable. Pomeranians, in particular, were bred down to their current toy size from the much bigger German Spitz purebreds.

Critical Considerations in Rearing Poms

Understanding the origins of the Pomeranian is an important part of our responsibility as a responsible pet owner. You also have to gather relevant information about this toy breed if you are seriously considering buying a purebred Pomeranian puppy. There are breed-specific characteristics, special grooming requirements and health issues that you have to take into account. All these must be properly covered if you want to become the owner of a healthy, well-trained and happy Pomeranian puppy.

Your dog training program should be engaging, so that you are able to capture the attention of your Pomeranian puppy. Poms are by nature intelligent, and they are one of the more trainable dog breeds. Poms are generally to predisposed to excessive barking and at times have the tendency to get underfoot. These are the behavioral traits of Pomeranian puppies that you have to correct if you want to start your relationship with your pom on the right foot.

Proper Grooming of Pomeranian Puppies

The grooming requirements of Pomeranian puppies are generally described as moderate to high maintenance. These svelte dog breeds seem to look more fur than body. This is because of the fact that poms have two coats, the longer overcoat and the soft undercoat. The fur of poms requires special type of maintenance. You must comb them on a daily basis to prevent tangles and mats and maintain its overall appeal. Pomeranian pups appear like baby foxes when their coats are properly maintained.

Feeding Guide for Pomeranian Puppies

Hand rearing is an important element of proper feeding of Pomeranian puppies. If your pups go through uninterrupted sleep between feedings and their stools do not have undigested curds, then the feeding program that you are using is just right for them. On the other hand, if you find portions of undigested food, then the feed mix may be too rich for them. There are two things that you can do to resolve this problem. The first option involves the reduction of the amount of whipping cream, and the second option involves the increase of ratio of water to the pup formula.

You have to observe extreme caution when shifting from one formula to another, as a mere change in temperature is enough to affect their metabolism and cause stomach upsets and other complications. You must also serve only freshly prepared formula for each feed.

Other Issues to Consider

A reputable breeder of Pomeranian dogs can be your best source of puppy care tips. Breeders already enjoy a strong relationship with the Pomeranian pup and have already started to engage and train them. Your primary responsibility as the new owner of the Pomeranian pup is to follow through and reinforce whatever the breeder has already started. Once you sustain the rearing program, you will be able to ensure that your pup grows up to be emotionally and physically healthy.

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