Pomeranian Puppies

 Pomeranian Puppies

The Pomeranian is a small sized dog classified as a toy dog. It is often referred to by the name Pom or Pom Pom. It belongs to the Spitz type and named for a region in Central Europe, Pomerania. This toy dog descended from the German Spitz. In most countries, this breed is referred to as Zwergspitz which means Dwarf Spitz. Queen Victoria owned a Pomeranian hence the gain in popularity of the breed. Today, the Pomeranians are among the 15 most popular dog breeds in the United States.

Appearance

The Pomeranian puppies have textured coat with a plumed tail which is set high and appears flat. The hair is puffy around the neck and the back. The hindquarters also have extreme feathery hair. Today, the dog can be seen in an assortment of colors which include brown, black, white, orange, blue, cream, brown or black and tan, brindle, spotted or a combination of the aforementioned colors. The most popular colors today are black, orange and white/ cream.

The Pomeranians have a double coat which is thick but not difficult to groom. Grooming ought to be done daily because of the coat’s constant shedding. The undercoat is thick and short whereas the outer coat is long and harsh textured. The coat is prone to tangling especially when it is shedding. Shedding takes place twice in 12 months.

Temperament

These breed is both friendly and lively. They love to be around their owners and are at times over protective. They quickly bond with the owner and suffer separation anxiety if untrained. They are generally alert and bark when presented with new stimuli. They are usually defensive of their territory and aggressive towards intruders. Moreover, they respond superbly to their training. They are intelligent.

Health problems

Well exercised and fed Pomeranian puppies San Diego will suffer minimal health problems. The dog is also sturdy when trimmed regularly. Common health problems develop when the puppy is not well groomed or cleaned. A regularly visit to the vet is recommended.

The merle colored dog is more prone to severe or mild deafness. These breeds can also suffer from elevated intraocular pressure, microphthalmia, colobomas and ametropia. Skeletal, reproductive and cardiac problems are common in dogs whose parents are merles. Other problems include luxating patella, tracheal collapse, hair loss and cryptorchidism. With proper attention, most of the aforementioned health problems can be avoided. The life expectancy is 12 to 16 years.

Average size

Weight: 1.9 to 3.5 kilograms

Height: 5 to 11 inches

 Purchase tips for the puppies

When shopping for puppies, it is advisable to ignore the price first. The first thing you should look at is the age of the puppy; the older the better. Most puppies are sold after the age of 9 weeks. This is because the main features will have developed by then. You should also take time to compare. This will help you find the most adorable Pomeranian puppies San Diego.

 Typical use

The Pomeranians are purchased mainly as companions. They get quickly attached to their owners and are quite protective. You can purchase them as indoor or travel companions. Furthermore, they are being integrated in modern dressing.