Pomeranian?

Question

I am looking to buy a pomeranian puppy. Does anyone have any experiences, warnings, information, etc., I should know about them before I get one? Also, do they bark a lot? if so, can they be trained well? Thanks!

Answer 1

With training and socialization they are great dogs. They need to be socialized and trained just like any other dog. Get into a class and get them socialized.
When they hear a noise they do bark quite a bit. They can be barky.
If you are persistent and follow through they can be trained well. You have to follow through and be persistent with any dog.
Keep away from pet stores, puppy mills and back yard breeders, people that advertise in the news paper.
You can check shelters, pounds or a rescue for dogs/puppies if you are interested in getting one from there.
Visit a dog show and speak with the people there when they are finished showing their dogs.
Look for a reputable breeder who breeds to better the breed and checks for genetic conditions.
They do come in an array of colors. The most common being orange. The akc standard for pomeranians is 3-7 pounds. They do shed.
Some things to learn about are hypoglycemia, retained baby teeth, grooming and keeping nails proper length, hypothyroidism, luxated patellas, collapsing trachea, reverse sneezing, hip dysplasia, heart conditions in dogs.
This is just a start on things to learn and know about. Read some books on them and find a good breeder who cares about bettering the breed and doing genetic testing on their dogs(such as OFA, Cerf, Pennhip).
Good luck to you. :)

Answer 2

I have several Poms and this breed is very intelligent.You should look at parents ,as some Poms are bigger than others.They don't bark a lot,as mine don't unless a strager approaches.This breed is very easy to train if you keep up the training process about a wk or so,but they do require daily brushing.Some if very small tend to have low blood sugar,so it is very important to keep some plain honey in your house hold for such and put a dab on its tongue to prevent this.Most Poms keep their coat very clean.

Answer 3

Hi Marie-

There are a few important things you should know before buying a Pomeranian.

*They are prone to luxating patellas (dislocated knees) and many require surgery to correct the problem. But, that is true for any toy breed, not just Poms.
*They are prone to bad teeth. Again, it's a toy breed thing and not secluded to Poms.
*Don't ever shave them - they have double coated fur and it will ruin the coat. PLEASE don't listen to anyone that tells you different.
*They can bark a lot if you don't train and socialize them.
*They are prone to Tracheal Collapse. (toy dogs, not just Poms)
*They can become Hypoglycemic (diabetic) Not secluded to just Poms.
*They require grooming/brushing a couple times per week.
*They can be difficult to housebreak (small dogs, not just Poms)

Now on to the plus side!
*They are loving
*They are loyal
*They are comical
*They make great watch dogs
*They are very smart
*They are wonderful lap dogs
*They are very affectionate
*They don't require excessive exercise
*They don't require large spaces (home, yard)
*They are good with other pets if socialized
*They are good with children if raised with children
*They are inexpensive to feed

I just love mine!

Answer 4

I have 2 poms. Poms can be yippy. The love they give out weighs that as far as I am concerned. I can take a yippy dog, much better than a hound of any kind. Go to www.animal planet.com they have a dog breed selector there that will help you decide what dog fits you.

Answer 5

I had a pommie. Cute as a button, very busy, difficult as anything to train and didn't let anybody get a word in edgewise. I know a pommie who lives in a flower shop, is quiet, cute as a button, very busy , well trained. I think it depends on the dog and your level of patience.

Answer 6

we had one, they shed like crazy, they are hyper and if you don't work with them to train them, they get bad about tearing up things. Ours calmed right down, was very smart and learned quickly

Answer 7

I have had a few but all i can really say is that their hair clumps alot!
So if you want them to have nice and soft fur, you should brush them after their baths.
[warning: it could be painful to them though!]

Answer 8

i don't have one but i suggest you research about them on the internet because they have alot of websites that tell u stuff like how long they live, eating habits, sleep patterns, shedding, and their energy.