I'm getting a pomeranean... any advice?

Question

I'm about to get a pomeranean puppy. Any advice on what color, or anything else about pomeraneans? If you have a pomeranean, are they gentle, friendly, good with kids, etc. and how much maintenance is involved?

Answer 1

Be sure to get the dog from a reputable breeder. Ask to look around the facility. Both parents should be on the premises. Check references. You don't want to get a dog with health problems due to poor breeding. Be careful of pet stores because you never know where their dogs came from.

When you are choosing your puppy, look for a lively one with no goop in the eyes or nose and a bright coat.

As far as waiting to train, that is a terrible idea. You want to set the ground rules right away. How can you get mad at your puppy for breaking the rules about getting on the furniture, begging, or biting people if you never told the dog it wasn't OK? There is no need to yell at the dog or hit it with a newspaper. At best, it will make your dog afraid of you, at worst, it can lead to aggression issues. When your dog is doing something it shouldn't so, direct its attention elsewhere. For example, if it is chewing on your shoes, don't yell at it, give it a toy and praise it for chewing on that.

For housetraining, I would definitely suggest getting a crate. It should be big enough for the dog to stand up, turn around, and lay down in, but no bigger. Dogs don't like to eliminate where they sleep, so the puppy will learn to hold its bladder until it is allowed to go. Take the dog out of the crate every couple hours to begin with. Bring it outside on a leash right away. When it pees or poops, give it a treat and lots of praise. Your dog will come to think of the crate as its den and if you leave the door open, it will even go in there to relax.

Answer 2

My friend has a a pomeranian. They are REALLY ANNOYING!!!
they are gentle, they bark A LOT, friendly if they felt like it, ther not that great with kids. Maintenance i would say on a scale of 1 to 10...my friend says a full 10 due to ther hair and u would have major shedding issues. My friend says u have to blow dry them clean when u bath them. They can be cute but the can have major tantrums when they get older. They have HIGH ENGERY when ther indoors but are good watchdogs. Here are sum facts about this Breed of dog:



Pomeranians are eager to please, like training, and do very well in obedience classes. These spunky dogs may try to dominate other dogs, though they can get along with other animals. They may not be friendly with strangers, or even all family members, and may guard toys and food bowls and bark excessively if not socialized and trained at an early age. Pomeranians adapt well to apartment life and are a good choice for adult households.

Appearance
The Pomeranian's outercoat is profuse, coarse, and straight, with a large neck ruff; the undercoat is soft and thick. Coat color is red, orange, cream, sable, black, brown, blue, particolor (white with colored patches), or sable or black with tan markings. The fox-like ears are small and erect, the tail curls forward.

Grooming & Exercise Needs
Pomeranians need to be brushed two to three times a week and trimmed every three months. They need very little exercise.

Origins
The Pomeranian is probably descended from a large German spitz dog of the 16th century. Bred to its current size in the 19th century, the Pomeranian still thinks of itself as a big dog.

Special Alerts
It is especially important to obtain a Pomeranian from a reputable breeder. Breed-related health concerns: undescended testicles, patellar luxation, tracheal collapse, patent ductus arteriosus, progressive retinal atrophy, tooth and gum disease.

Answer 3

Lots of good advice here. Go ahead and get a Pom if that is what your hear is set on, just be aware of the issues raised here, and do your research!

One thing I wold like to add, is DO NOT buy one from a pet store! Dogs in pet stores are bred in puppy mills under terrible conditions, with no concern for health or temperament. They get shipped cross-country in trucks, pick up diseases and parasites, and are unlikely to be the healthy, friendly pet that you want. Please find a responsible AKC registered breeder in your area, and arrange to visit the kennel. If they don't want you to visit, that's a red flag. Go elsewhere. Look at the conditions, and look at the parents of the puppy you intend to buy. Their behavior is a good indication of how the puppy will behave. Ask for names of people who have purchased puppies from this breeder in the past. Responsible breeders will have a list of people who will accept your call. Talk to people who have had their dog for at least a year, and ask them if they are still satisfied with their purchase.

If all this sounds like too much work to go through, you're probably not ready to own a dog.

Best of luck!

Answer 4

NOT suggested. not good with kids, can be overly protective, can be aggressive, high maintenence in many ways.
With all due respect, if you're even asking this question, you are NOT ready for a Pomeranian.

Here's from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Temperament
The Pomeranian is an active dog who is intelligent, courageous, and a loyal companion. The Pomeranian may not interact well with small children, and due to its small size can suffer abuse from children.

Pomeranians have proven themselves to be excellent watchdogs by announcing intruders with loud, sharp barks.

The Pomeranian easily adapts to life in the city, and is an excellent dog for country living with its strong hunting instincts from its wild ancestors.

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Health
Pomeranians are generally a healthy, hardy, and long-lived breed—often, Poms often live 12 to 16 years or so.


Black & White PomeranianThe most common problem in Pomeranians is luxating patella. Also Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome and hip dysplasia can occur, but are rarer in this small breed. Patent ductus arteriosus (a heart disease) and collapsing trachea have become serious problems in Poms. Dry eye, tear duct disorders and cataracts that can appear in young adulthood and often lead to blindness are also common. Skin diseases are quite common, especially allergies (that oten leads to acute moist dermatitis or "hot spots") and follicular dysplasia (also known as alopecia X). Other problems that occur regularly include hypothyroidism, epilepsy, and hypoglycemia. Occasionally, hydrocephalus can occur in Pom puppies. Poms, like many Toy breeds, are prone to bad teeth and harmless episodes of reverse sneezing.

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Grooming Tips
Coat care for the Pomeranian is similar to the Pekingese. A daily or twice weekly brushing is essential to keep the thick, plush coat, which sheds seasonally, free of mats. Regular ear and nail care is recommended, along with peak seasonal bathing. Pomeranians are prone to teeth problems, and it is reccomended that their teeth be brushed at least once a week. Ideally, their teeth should be brushed daily.

Answer 5

Pomeranians are very sweet dogs . There better around older kids because they will snap at you if you bother them or pull there tail and so on... You do have to keep there hair brushed on a regular basis or they will shed . They can also get allergies .They are inside dogs not outside dogs. And they dont like to be left alone they get very attatched to there owner and follows them every where ... I hope this helps ...

Owner of 3 pomeranians ..

Answer 6

my stepmom has them, a black, a red and a blonde. (the blonde died last year of old age related stuff) i never liked them, but personally i don't care much for small dogs. the ones she has are pretty tempermental and the black and blonde don't really like kids much. they are HIGH maintenance! you have to make sure they are brushed well regularly or their hair becomes matted and full of huge knots especially around the back ends. my stepmom has to take them to get their teeth cleaned, and nails clipped alot, and if you live anywhere that's really hot or really humid and hot they don't like it because their hair is too think and heavy. she lives in southern nevada so she gets the dogs' hair cut like a lion so they aren't as hot.

Answer 7

When I was about 6 years old a pom bit me on the lip. I was just going to pet it and it pounced on me. It's the only dog I've ever been bitten by so I'm not a big fan. By the way, I love dogs, I have five but I wouldn't have one of those little ankle (lip) biters.

Answer 8

very sweet little dogs . they require daily grooming and should go to a a groomer every 4 weeks . the are not for any one who has small children the dogs are very small and their little legs break easily. if they get stepped on or dropped they can break. they are very high, maintenance extremely fragile if your children are not teenagers this is not the dog for you

Answer 9

Get a different breed. I've known several poms over the years and they are the meanest, snippiest little shites I have ever seen. I would not recommend them if you have children because they are easily excited and noisy... and did I say they are mean little suckers?

Answer 10

okay well my friend has a Pomeranian and she said one thing if you get a male Pomeranian train it ASAP but wait for about one month then go train it (it is accurate on all males at least most)