Congratulations on Your New Pomeranian!

1 An Introduction to the PomeranianCongratulations! You are now sharing your life with aPomeranian he wouldn t have it any other way! ThePomeranian s most notable characteristic is his desirefor human affection. The pomeranian is happiest whenhe is with his people breed name gives homage to Pomerania, an area nowconsidered part of northern Germany and Poland. ThisNordic breed originally weighed between 20 and 30pounds, had both herding and sledding abilities, and isstill characterized by its harsh double coat. QueenVictoria is credited with its miniaturization and popu-larization during her reign of England. Although theirformer reputation is for favoring a particular person ofthe household, today s Pomeranians are truly gregari-ous. They are pleased to become a member of your fam-ily and happy to serve as your best companion! Theyare playful throughout their lives, but are also happy tocurl up and remain in your lap.

2 Their territorial natureand loyalty will alert you to any unusual disturbance orintruders to your household. They have a strong desireto please, but can remain stubborn should they see social nature among themselves makes it easy andinteresting to own more than just & InquisitiveThe pomeranian is an extrovert, exhibiting great intelli-gence and a vivacious spirit, making him a great com-panion dog as well as a competitive show dog. The Pomis a compact, short-backed, active toy dog. He has a soft,dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outercoat. His signature is a heavily plumed tail that is sethigh and lies flat on his back. He is alert in character,exhibits intelligence in expression, is buoyant in deport-ment, and is inquisitive by nature. The pomeranian iscocky, commanding, and animated as he gaits. The aver-age weight of the pomeranian is from 3 to 7 pounds,with the ideal weight for the show specimen being 4 to 6pounds.

3 He is medium-boned and feels sturdy. The eyesare dark, bright, medium in size, and coat is abundant from the neck and fore part ofshoulders and chest, forming a frill which extends overthe shoulders and chest. The head and leg coat is tightlypacked and shorter in length than that of the body. Thefront legs and back thighs are well-feathered in coat. Allcoat colors, patterns, and variations are of your PomeranianAlthough Pomeranians are noted for their abundantcoat, they are generally very easy to maintain in beauti-ful condition. Taking just a few minutes to brush outany shedding coat a couple of times a week avoids matting. Keeping their nails trimmed is the only otherrequirement besides infrequent bathing. You might alsodecide to trim the excess fur between their paw padsand around their anus for sanitary reasons. your localPomeranian club will be able to help if you choose toexhibit your Pom in show teeth tend to have a lot of tartar build-up, soarrange to have regular professional veterinarian clean-ing.

4 It also helps to have your veterinarian teach youhow to brush your Pom s Poms generally do not try to run away, theymust never be allowed to run their size, theyare amazingly fast and have no comprehension of thedanger of cars or other animals. When exercising out-doors, they should either be in an enclosed area or on aleash. Poms enjoy the outdoors when you are outdoorswith them; however, their proper general housing mustbe indoors with their human your Pom in case it is lost. Identify your Pomwith a collar and tags. AKC Companion AnimalRecovery (CAR) now offers a free dog tag with recoveryinformation. A 24-hour toll-free hotline is available withstaff to help locate the owners. Further protection, usinga permanent tattoo or microchip, can be added and reg-istered with AKC CAR. There is a 100% re-homing ratewith enrolled animals. Call 800-252-7894 or go for more good eating habits for your Pom.

5 Either estab-lish them on a good quality dry kibble or natural be aware their small sized stomachs are not suitedto being garbage disposals. Avoid tidbitting them withspicy junk food, or their stomach ache could necessitatean emergency vet s on YourNew Pomeranian! Copyright 2005, The American pomeranian ClubAgain because of the Poms small size, make sure theveterinarian you use is familiar with (and enjoys) toydogs. It is fairly easy to overdose Pomeranians withneeded with other toy dogs, Pomeranians can be prone to trou-ble with the knees in their hind legs (patella luxation). Tryto avoid this and possible broken legs by discouragingtheir jumping from extraordinary heights. For Poms, thiscan mean jumping off the couch. Understanding the toydog physical limitations and psychology will be essentialto your successful housetraining. Be sure to discuss thiswith your breeder or breed is also noted to have alopecia (abnormal hairloss) with unknown cause.

6 You may check the APC website for current , with competent veterinary care and regularimmunizations, your loving, devoted pomeranian willlive a rich and full American pomeranian ClubThis is the national parent club dedicated to the well-beingof the pomeranian breed. The Club is also responsible forthe written Breed Standard a description of the idealPomeranian. The American pomeranian Club is over 100years old with members in just about every state, as wellas Canada and other countries. The APC encourages Pomlovers to join any of the regional pomeranian clubsthroughout the information, a copy of the Breed Standard, or to subscribe to The pomeranian Review, (the official magazine publication of the American PomeranianClub) visit our web site: A tax-deductible donation to assist in the health andwelfare of this breed is very much appreciated and willbe used judidiously.

7 your check should be made out tothe pomeranian Charitable Trust and sent to: 821 Brown RoadSan Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Should I Breed My pomeranian ?While it may seem appealing to contemplate a cute litterof puppies, you should realize that breeding yourPomeranian is an unremitting commitment of time,money, and emotion. While responsible breeders com-mit to maintaining a free-whelping breed, the realityremains that Pomeranians often require a Cesarean sec-tion. Without knowledgeable training, you may be risk-ing your bitch s life. Maintaining contact with yourPom s breeder over the years, and asking his advice willprove immensely helpful when making a decision tobreed. For the majority of pet owners, spaying thefemale Pom will be preferred. This operation will notonly lessen the risk in later life of reproductive diseasesbut also enhance her coat quality.

8 The male Pom mayalso benefit from being neutered and may have addedbehavior benefits. Spayed and neutered animals are noteligible to compete in AKC Conformation classes, butmay still participate in the other Performance,Obedience, and Agility the PomeranianMany pomeranian owners become involved in theworld of showing dogs and enjoy a lifelong passion forthis sport. Showing may involve Conformation,Obedience, Agility, and even Tracking. The bond thatdevelops when the owner trains his dog in these disci-plines only adds to the mutual love and respect ofhuman and canine. The American Kennel Club or theAmerican pomeranian Club will prove helpful in givingyou advice and guidance inthese with any canine, leav-ing unsupervised smallchildren with Poms isnot advised. Poms donot dislike children, butvery young children mightnot have the necessary coor-dination and respect tohandle such small animals wisely.

9 Ask your Pom sbreeder for specific recommendations in this make excellent traveling companions because theylove to be anywhere their owner goes. As with otherpets, they never should be locked in a closed car inwarm weather. The temperature may reach dangerous,deadly levels in a very few minutes. When left unat-tended, these cute animals are quite easily are not aware of their diminutive size. Theirinquisitive or protective nature might start an alterca-tion with another canine that the Pom is sure to must not allow this situation to occur.