Is it possible to determine the difference between a pup that is "over-bred" or not physically or psychologically sound and a relatively healthy pup?
2007-01-01 15:14:40 · 11 answers · asked by ccareaglehead 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
One way is by the breeder. I suspect if you had a Pomeranian from really good stock, you'd know because of the hoops the breeder made you jump through. The breeder would have both the dam and sire and copies of the dam and sire's pedigrees from at least 5 generations back. You'd have copies of all the health reports done on the dam and sire, and probably have gotten to meet them both.
If you have a breeder that just let you buy a puppy without having to fill out a questionnaire about your dog knowledge, you probably don't have a top quality dog.
which is not to say that your Pomeranian isn't a nice dog and loving pet.
2007-01-01 15:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by rualass 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Compare your Pom with the standards of the breed. Be critical and objective. Check with your registration papers and request a copy of the pedigree from both sides of your Pom's family. Go through the history and check for anomalies. If possible look for individuals in litters that were not registered or never entered in the pedigree list. Find out why...
Even a pup that is physically and psychologically sound isn't necessarily show quality. They make great pets and should be spayed/neutered.
2007-01-01 15:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the parents.
If they are quality animals (in accordance with the standard), have passed their health tests (recommended by the breed's parent club), and are temperamentally sound (not shy or aggressive), then the chances are good that their puppies will follow suit.
When you go to buy a puppy, you should never look at the puppies first, instead look at the relatives. They will tell you what you need to know. If the relatives are the kind of dogs you'd like to own, then look at the puppies.
2007-01-02 02:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would need a veterinarians help.. listen to the heart for murmours.. etc..
if the parents have a show record and are not too closely related then thats a start as opposed to a dog whose parents have no record of proving they are good quality - the genetic tests done on the parents will help too.
Meet the parents.. typically pups learn the behavior of the mom, but you should see both...
if its from a pet store you can be 100% sure it is NOT of good stock
2007-01-01 15:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer purchase from a puppy shop till you're prepared to get a ill domestic dog that may no longer make it. touch the Pomeranian club of u . s . of america. seem on their information superhighway website for breeders. they might desire to be indexed there and probable indexed via state.
2016-10-06 07:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the standards of a Pomeranian, and compare it to your Pom to see any similarities.
2007-01-01 15:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by Romaniangirl10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get it from a reputable breeder you won't have to worry about this
Go to the Pom club site for info
http://www.americanpomeranianclub.org/
2007-01-01 15:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Obviously *YOU* can't,if you're using an utterly MEANINGLESS phrase like "over-bred"!!!!
You START by going to REPUTABLE breeder!!!
One that SHOWS & FINISHES their stock!
2007-01-01 23:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by tyke 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take him to your vet and let the vet determine this for you.
2007-01-01 15:18:02 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
compare to the standards as set by akc.... then try training ...dogs are not "born smart" like people they come "empty" and you have to put a willingness to please in so they want to learn.
2007-01-01 15:34:26 · answer #10 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋