I'm considering buying a little white female pom, but first I need to know the good, the bad and the ugly about pomeranians. Are they like chihuahuas in their temperament? Are they high-maintenance? Why do you love... or hate... poms?
2007-09-27 15:58:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Oh, don't worry... I'm not getting her from a pet mill or pet store. I met a very nice and responsible breeder and the puppies parents have very good pedigree. So not worries on that
2007-09-27 16:11:08 · update #1
My family and I have an adorable Pom. She was actually a rescue dog that my Dad adopted, and then when he had to go into assisted living, we took her into our home.
My Dad passed away a few years ago, and she is the best part of my inheritance.
She is adorable, fun to be around, loves to go in the car, to the beach, to the mountains, out in any kind of weather, except really hard rain. Her topcoat gets wet, and she doesn't care for that; although she loves getting dried off with a nice fluffy towel.....thinks it's a game....
She is very quiet. She actually barks so rarely, that when she does, we know that something really important is going on.
The only high maintenance part of having a Pom is the brushing and bathing and grooming. She needs daily brushing, bi-weekly or even weekly bathing and grooming to keep the coat under control.
They love being cuddled and think that they should be lap dogs constantly, which is fun. They are very attached to family members and act like mini attack dogs if any unknown humans or animals cross their path or come into their yard.
They get along well with other pets, we have four cats in our household also, and they are best buddies. Since the cats are indoor pets, they sit inside the door and wait for her to come in from walks or car rides.
She has even made friends with big dogs that belong to friends of ours including a Lab who is about 90 pounds and a couple of Rotties, that could practically carry her around in their mouths....
They are very loyal to anyone that they know is a friend and quickly learn how to coax treats out of everyone. This can be tough, because they can gain weight quickly, and it is better for their health to be lighter weight.
Ours decided to stand up to a wild Tom (male) turkey out in our yard one morning, (thank goodness she was on her leash) dragging me across the yard to get around the end of the house and the turkey had jumped up on one of our neighbors patio chairs and she was straining to get to him. He was about thirty pounds to her seven....but she didn't want him in the yard...... I had to dig my heels in to stop her from dragging me, to bad we didn't get a pic of that one....but it happened to fast and no body could get to a camera fast enough.
So, 99 percent great, and a tiny percent not so great, but she is worth every second. No worst thing at all, although other Pom owners have told me that they are tough to housebreak, we did not have to deal with that as she was about two when my Dad adopted her, but a lot of dogs take work and consistency to housebreak.
Best of luck if you decide to get a Pom puppy, you will not be disappointed, and the cuteness factor alone will get you every second.
Have a good day.
2007-09-27 16:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sue F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Owning A Pomeranian
2016-10-18 01:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh, people who are complaining about small dogs have have obviously no experience with them beyond watching The Simple Life.
I have a pom, she does not yap at anyone besides when people knock on our door.
She is not possessive, she nearly explodes when she sees people. She knows not to jump up on them so she runs around in circles play bowing instead.
They do NOT SHED, except for at about 5months when they loose their puppy coat, and shed for a 2 weeks on and off, then once/twice a year.
They are not like chis, they are much more 'doggy like', less nervous, and enjoy rough and tumble play.
Don't require much food, so you could buy the best quality available, or even make your own and it would cost only £4 ($8) a week at most.
So so so so so affectionate, if you're within reach they'll come and sit on your lap with their favorite toy.
The cons,
Brushing, but that's not really hard to do and I enjoy grooming.
If they have 'the runs' or get into mud they need a shower because everything sticks to their fur.
They are small, so you really do need to puppy proof your house because they find things to mess with that we don't even know are there.
2007-09-28 01:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by Goldengirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most groomers prefer not to shave Poms for a couple of reason. Poms have a very thick undercoat, which means their skin has never seen sun. When you shave them you strip them of their sun protection, and they are at a much higher risk of sun burn & therefor skin damage. Also, with the breed their coats will sometimes NOT grow back okay, they may grow out ratty, and snarly. The dogs ARE perfectly fine with their coat- it actually does help keep the heat out, for the most part. That being said, I do know plenty of people who keep their Poms long in the winter & shaved in the summer- although its not recommended, and they have no problems. While at the same time, I have seen plenty of AWFUL coats as a result of shaving. EDIT: You can definitely go into a groomer and explain that you'd like to take a little weight off of him for the summer- they have thinning sheers & they can even hand scissor him down to a shorter length- when you get into hand scissoring, you pay a little more, but usually not too much more. A nice hand scissoring, or there are some really large combs a groomer can place over their clippers to leave it longer. There are lots of options, I'd definitely go into a groomer & just ask for suggestions, and explain what you'd like- just trimming him down won't do any bad for his coat :)
2016-03-13 06:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although he is small the Pomeranian has a big heart, a big personality, and plenty of spirit. He is very affectionate and his natural place is with his family. Devoted to his owners he enjoys nothing more than being with them wherever they are and whatever they are doing. He is a friendly and extroverted fellow but also a most efficient watchdog. Always alert and protective of his home and people he will raise the alarm should strangers approach or should any disturbance occur on his territory. When meeting other dogs he is usually not bothered by their size and is willing to be friends but, should a challenge be issued he will show himself to be quite fearless and will not back down even when the odds, by virtue of size and weight, are against him. His docility and happy disposition make him a good friend for older, considerate children but the breed is not recommended for families with very young children as he can easily be hurt by inept handling and may be overwhelmed by noisy, frantic games. As cute and winsome as he may be the Pom should not be over-indulged with cosseting and ‘babying’. He is a dog and, like any dog, for his happiness he needs to know the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Vivacious, light-hearted, faithful, loving, and very intelligent the compact Pomeranian has a myriad fine qualities that make him a rewarding and enjoyable companion.
My Pomeranian sometimes barks at strangers and it can get annoying.
I like that they are very smart and can participate in dog competitions.
Overall, i think they are good dogs.
This site says a lot about Pomeranian, I hope it helps and good luck if you do get the dog!
2007-09-27 16:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by Steph<3 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-23 19:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you like in a dog, they can be very clingy which is good if you like that bad if you don't, as puppies their bones can break easy so bad if you have small children and they shed a lot/require lots of brushing.
Misa: They don't bark all that much especially if you train them from puppy hood.
2007-09-27 16:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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You have to remembr that their coat insulates them from both heat AND cold - dogs don't sweat like we do, so shaving them to expose their skin doesn't do much good. You'll end up ruining her coat anyway. The best thing to do is to leave her coat natural, just keep her indoors on hot days and keep vigorous activity to a minimum.
2016-04-04 00:45:35 · answer #8 · answered by Sheila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a little high maintenance. They require brushing/grooming several times per week. They can be vocal if you do not socialize them. They tend to have bad teeth and need regular dental cleanings by your vet.
I love the fact that they are loyal, loving and a very comical dog. They have a lot of personality and love to be pampered.
2007-09-27 16:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pomeranians have great spunky attidues, they are big personalities in a small package.
here is some info on poms:http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/pomeranians.html
please make sure you are getting her from a rescue or a reputable breeder.never buy from a petstore or over the internet.
2007-09-27 16:09:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋