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.
Training should capture the Pomeranian pup's attention. Pomeranians are very intelligent and trainable once owners engage them. Pomeranian puppies have a tendency to bark and get underfoot. These are the first behavioral traits that they should be trained against for the well being of both the owner and puppy.
Pomeranian puppies require both discipline and grooming from day one. Their erratic temperament and tendency to bark requires Pomeranian pups to be trained against this from birth. The delicate size and thick double-coat of fur on each Pomeranian pup requires gentle handling and daily brushing. Every feature of the Pomeranian is tiny except for its personality.
hey have doll-like faces, dark noses and eyes, and small teeth. The breed suffers from dental problems so daily brushing of teeth is also a grooming requirement. Attention should be paid closely to the Pomeranian pup when around small children as it will snap if its tail is pulled or it is held too tightly. Adult Pomeranians grow to be only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall and they can be hurt easily if tripped over or dropped.
A purebred Pomeranian pup should be bought from a reputable breeder. Good breeders maintain their own kennels and encourage buyers to visit puppies and their mothers prior to purchase. This is an excellent way for potential owners to ask questions about the breed, see how the Pomeranian puppies have been raised, and learn about specific Pomeranian puppy care techniques.
All dog buyers should do their research prior to taking home dogs of a specific breed. It is important to make sure the dog and owner will be compatible for the long term. Pomeranian breeders will not sell a dog to a household with children under the age of five for example, because small children and Pomeranians are incompatible.
Buyers should have read up on Pomeranian puppy care tips and be ready to exercise them. Good breeders will always be available to answer questions because they are invested in each Pomeranian pup and also desire to see puppies go to appropriate homes.