The Pomeranian is one of the most popular small breed dogs on the market today. Their celebrity has gained even more in recent years, with the onslaught of Hollywood starlets who proudly tote their precious little cuties to every single red-carpet event possible. What most people don't realize is that, as adorably elegant as these dogs are, they make wonderful companions for anyone of any age. They are best known for their full coats, but of more importance is their capacity for love and affection.



Unfortunately, this increased celebrity has left a wide open market for the dishonest Pomeranian breeder. Though many people are unaware of it, a respectable Pomeranian breeder has a long list of responsibilities that he or she must adhere to in order to produce only the healthiest of pups. These responsibilities are for the protection of their puppies, as well as for the protection of the new owners. Sadly, most people don't realize these responsibilities are so important, and impatiently purchase their new dogs from a pet store.

Puppy mills are a nightmare to an honest Pomeranian breeder. These mills churn out as many puppies as possible in a single year, often breeding females as soon as one litter is delivered. This is dangerous due to the fact that small breed dogs need time to heal in between litters. At least a season or two is recommended, but a quality Pomeranian may wait as many as three seasons before breeding a female for a second time.

Little care is given to the dogs in these mills, and the pups that are then delivered to pet stores are often sick and dying from lack of proper care.

Quality Pomeranian breeders are most concerned with the health and quality of life their pups have, and often will refuse to sell a potential buyer a dog if they don't feel they can provide the best home.

Don't be fooled by pet storeowners who do their best to tell you that their puppies only come from an honest Pomeranian breeder. These pet storeowners are highly trained in answering that question, as the world's awareness of the atrocities of puppy mills grows. But nevertheless, do not be fooled when a pet storeowner tells you that he or she only buys from a local breeder. You'll only set yourself up for heartache when your new dog turns out to be potentially fatally ill.

Most pet storeowners have a canned speech that they will give to potential puppy buyers about the fact that they only get their dogs from a well-respected Pomeranian breeder. The sad truth is that this simply isn't so, and that no dog coming form a pet store has been bred by someone concerned for the health and welfare of the dog.

If everyone were to refuse to buy puppies from the pet stores, the dishonest Pomeranian breeder would soon find himself out of work.