Help from people with experience with Pomeranians?

Question

I have looked up the breed but I need some personal experience with people who have or currently do actually own one. Preferrably not someone who just knows someone who owns one. Here's my situation: I have been asked to foster care a 2 year old Pomeranian male for a family that is moving states and cannot move the dog just yet. I will need to foster care for him for about 2 months until they get settled and can come back for him. I won't ship animals so my terms are they have to personally pick him up and drop him off. I hate the idea of animals being shipped, just a personal preference. But I have 2 Lab puppies (18 weeks old), 2 cats, and 3 kids ages 3, 9, and 11.
Are Pomeranians good with small kids?
Are they good with other dogs?
Are they good with cats?
Are they likely to bite and snip like many other small breeds?
Do they bark a lot?
Are they nervous?
Do they chew even at 2 years old?
What should I be prepared for if I decide to do this?
More info............

I want to help this family out because I know how hard it is to move and try to do the best for your animals while doing so. Everyone needs help sometimes. But I also have to be sure that I watch out for my own family. What all questions should I be asking the family that owns him? I want to cover all bases before agreeing to this. Thanks and serious answers only!!

He has grown up around kids. The family has a 3 year old and a 1 month old baby. I asked about animals and while he is the only dog they own, she said he was fine with her Mom's schnauzer. I'm just wondering about bigger dogs. These dogs are so cute, I know I'll just love him. It'll be hard giivng him back I'm sure. lol

little_darlin: That would be a great idea if it were possible. The problem is, the family is moving to my state from another one. (I think I had that backwards in my original post) so slow adjustment would be all but impossible. She is driving in tonight so we would be able to meet him at least once before making the decision. I wish we had more time for his sake but like she says, I can't imagine having to put that poor puppy through a day and half's drive back forth between states during the move plus them getting settled into the new home. (being built) Plus she doesn't like the idea of a kennel for a long period of time. Hopefully this works out, I'd love to help them!!

Answer 1

My pom loved kids and other pets, but they were all brought up together. We had a chow-x puppy and kitten as well as the puppy all at the same time, so they all learned about boundaries together. By the time they were about 4-5 months old, we introduced a baby into the family, and they all seemed to have some understanding that this was something fragile that they needed to look after and protect. The pom never had a problem with nipping or nervousness. He never did the excessive barking thing that most little dogs tend to do. (I don't think he had to because he felt very secure with everyone around him.) He was introduced early on to his chew toys and the pups were taught together what was appropriate to chew and what was not. He was given treats like rawhides and such on a weekly basis and that seemed to take care of all his chewing needs.

I can only speak from my personal experience. All dogs are prone to different personalities. I could also tell you about some pom horror stories staring my friends dog, but I think it had a lot to do with how much time you're willing to devote to these little furballs.

Answer 2

I owned a pom..I at the time had a young son (3 or 4) also had a cat, a chow, and several other animals..The pom did just fine with the young child and bigger dog...But all the answers to your questions really depends on how the dog was raised...If the dog has been well socialized then you should have no problem at all....Just try to remember he will probably go through a grieving period until he can get adjusted to your home...Why don't you try bringing the dog over for short periods so that he might get used to you and your family...Sort of like having play dates..Then that way when he does move in it will not be such a hardship on him..
I hope this works...good luck...

Answer 3

History Did you realize the Pomeranian was once as soon as a miles bigger puppy that weighed round 35 kilos? A cousin to the spitz sort puppies, this pampered lap puppy as soon as known as the arctic residence. Bred all the way down to it’s tiny dimension over the centuries, the Pomeranian grew to be fashionable within the past due 1800’s while Queen Victorian introduced a 12 pound Pom again from Italy. This vivacious little puppy quickly grew to be a favourite of European royalty and was once bred to be even smaller till it reached the common of five kilos. Historically, the Pomeranian has been fancied by way of many popular Europeans. Michelangelo had a bit Pom that sat on a silk pillow and watched him whilst he painted the Sistine Chapel. Martin Luther, the exceptional church chief had any such little puppies that he recounted in most cases in his paintings. Mozart had a Pomeranian that he committed an Aria to and Chopin composed the Valse des Petits Chiens for his girlfriends Pom. Care and Grooming Pomeranians are effortless to maintain however do want a few distinctive concentration. They will also be without problems groomed in lower than a million hour an afternoon, however I am certain you're going to desire to spend a lot more time than that bonding together with your puppy! Brushing your Pomeranian daily is a well approach to bond together with your puppy as good as insure his coat is healthful and appears well. Poms have a double coat that may without problems turn out to be disheveled so brushing is critical. A as soon as per week - or each and every couple of weeks - bathtub is a pleasant approach to maintain your Pom smelling and watching well! Don’t disregard to groom round his paws and tail subject as good as clip his nails. Unfortunately, Pomeranians will also be susceptible to enamel disorders. Tooth loss and bacterial buildup isn't amazing in those little puppies so that you will have to take additional care to be certain your puppy has the correct dental care. Brush your puppies tooth everyday with a above all formulated enzymatic enamel paste that fights micro organism and feature annually dental assessments and scaling if critical. Tooth care is rather primary for your puppies total wellbeing as though micro organism is left unchecked within the mouth, it might probably unfold in the course of the puppies frame and rationale wellbeing disorders in your puppy. The Pom’s eyes are a further subject wherein you will have to pay a few distinctive concentration. Like so much small puppies, discharge from the attention can collect inflicting staining and, regularly a goopy mess. Clean the subject across the eye everyday with a Q-tip (watch out to not get too nearly the puppies eye). If the fur across the eye turns into stained, you'll purchase a distinctive liquid that is helping put off the staining. Health Problems Luxating Patellas or a knee that slips out of situation is typical in Pomeranians and in a few instances this will require surgical procedure. Many Poms endure from hypothyroidism which will rationale different disorders and will have to be checked by way of your vet. Some Poms lose patches of hair as they develop older. This most likely begins on the again and actions ahead. If your Pom feels like he's coughing then he could have a collapsing trachea which isn't amazing on this breed. An xray can investigate if that is the hindrance and remedy can receive to curb coughing. Tooth loss and micro organism construct up is a hindrance in Pomeranians as good as different small puppies.

Answer 4

I have a 5-yr old pomeranian since it was a little puppy. Pomeranians are usually good with small kids and other animals. they might bite stuffs in the house, but if you just get some toys or even treat that pomeranian with bone/pig ear, you should be fine. Pomeranians tend to get nervious easily, but it's usually not too hard for them to get used to new environment or people. Mine bark sometimes, but I saw some bark alot.

They are lovely, you gonna love that pomeranian

Answer 5

I found that on every answer beside the one above, said "Depends". Pom's are GREAT dogs, but you have to raise them right. My neighbors raised theirs EXCELLENTLY and they have a toddler. The dog is patient and is very quiet.

If the dog is already two years old, he or she developed their personality already. You can never really know unless you met the dog already.

Answer 6

it all depends on how the dog was raised. Was it brought up with small children, cats, other dogs? All dogs no matter the breed can coexist with all the things on your list.

Answer 7

it depends on the dog. is it house trained