| One of the many adorable toy breeds is the | | | | stimulation, socialization and training to the puppies |
| Pomeranian. These small dogs are members of the | | | | they sell. It is never appropriate to buy any dog from |
| Spitz group. The ancestors of the Pomeranian were | | | | a pet store. Pet stores receive shipments of animals |
| sled dogs originating in and around Iceland. In the late | | | | just like any other merchandise and puppies do not |
| 1800s some of these larger, hardier sled dogs were | | | | receive adequate care and attention like they do |
| bred down to toy size. Pomeranians, which were | | | | when whelped and raised by a breeder. |
| bred down from the German Spitz, are one example. | | | | Buyers of Pomeranian puppies should do their |
| Pomeranian puppies have either doll-like or fox-like | | | | research on the breed before making a purchase. |
| faces. They have a double coat of thick, full fur. The | | | | They should ask the breeder ample questions and |
| fur may be one color such as sable or white, or | | | | the breeder should be knowledgeable in all areas |
| multi-colored (parti-colored). A Pomeranian puppy will | | | | from breed standard and grooming, to discipline and |
| only grow to an adult size of eight to eleven inches in | | | | training, to whelping and healthcare. A good breeder |
| height and three to seven pounds in weight. The | | | | will provide documentation of a Pomeranian puppy's |
| inverted-triangle shaped head and pointed ears | | | | health and pedigree. The pedigree will include the |
| contribute to the foxy look of this breed. | | | | names of the puppy' sire (father) and dam (mother). |
| A Pomeranian puppy requires discipline from an early | | | | Most will have champion names in their history. A |
| age due to the fact that this breed is willful and | | | | buyer may want to ask advice on puppy names for |
| demanding by nature. Pomeranians are also known to | | | | their Pomeranian. Naming a Pomeranian puppy can be |
| be highly energetic, affectionate, smart and curious. | | | | a fun and thought-provoking task, particularly if an |
| Their double coat of fur requires twice weekly | | | | owner plans to register the puppy for competition. |
| brushing but infrequent bathing as this can wash | | | | Most show dogs have a show name and an actual |
| away essential oils. Pomeranians are prone to tooth | | | | given name. Show names may be representative of |
| loss so their teeth should be brushed with a baby | | | | many things. Sometimes they seem to advertise a |
| toothbrush once a week. | | | | business, for example "Kalo's Rock and Music City". |
| The demanding, high maintenance personality inherent | | | | Other names seem meant to impress, for example |
| in the Pomeranian requires that owners provide | | | | "Lord Snowden Lorenzo". Actual given names can |
| Pomeranian puppies with discipline early on. Buyers of | | | | range from the popular- Max, Sadie and Buddy to the |
| Pomeranian puppies should only buy from reputable | | | | eccentric Beelzebub, Abracadabra and Firenze. |
| breeders who maintain their own kennels and provide | | | | |