Pomeranian

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

For the Pomeranian, high-quality dog food, whether professionally prepared or prepared at home with the veterinarian's advice and approval, should suffice. They can consume 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dry food a day, split into two meals.

Consult your Vetenerarian if you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet. Clean, fresh water should be accessible at all times.

Pomeranians are shedding dogs that shed moderately to heavily. Pomeranians suffer from heavy shedding twice a year due to their dense double coats. Otherwise, expect lots of shedding all year long.

The most distinguishing characteristics of the Pomeranian is its thick double coat. Brushing is needed on a regular basis to keep the lovely coat that we admire. About a week, clean the dog with a pin brush and a slicker brush all the way down to the skin to protect the fur from matting.

Pomeranians are energetic dogs, so keeping their nails short is important. If you are not happy grooming your dog at home, it is strongly recommended that you find a groomer to do a full groom every four to six weeks, including bathing, shaving, paws, claws, and anal glands.

Pomeranians, as much as they love being lapdogs and family mates, do benefit from exercise and enjoy the opportunity to run, play, and stroll. When your Pom is outside, keep a close watch on him or her. They are known for slipping into narrow crevices or holes in fencing, as well as jumping over low fences. Big, predatory birds such as hawks and owls may mistake small breeds like Pomeranians for rabbits or squirrels, so it's important to have a Pom under cover or with you at all times.

Pomeranians are relatively stable little dogs, and responsible breeders test their stock for health problems such as luxating patellas (kneecaps that sag), hypothyroidism, collapsing tracheas, congestive heart failure, seizures, and alopecia X (hair loss) (black skin disease). The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is a repository for health screening results that is open to the public. When buying a puppy, make sure to request copies of the litter's parents' OFA results from the breeder.

The bold and energetic Pomeranian enjoys playing, but it is best suited to a family of older children that can be trusted to look after him. For some cause, many breeders refuse to sell puppies to families of very young children.

Despite his power, the diminutive Pom is all too easily hurt if dropped or stepped on by a careless boy. Often educate children how to approach and contact dogs, and supervise all contact between dogs and young children to avoid biting or ear or tail pulling on any party's side.

Early on, the Pom should be taught to walk on a leash and to come when called. Consistency and patience are essential when it comes to housebreaking. It's crucial to prevent your Pom from jumping on and off couches or tables since this can cause joint injuries or even break a bone. Poms are vigilant and knowledgeable dogs who play and compete in dog sports such as agility, rally, and obedience, and functioning as service dogs. With perseverance, he is very trainable. Very intelligent and eager to please, but if not well trained, can be very naughty.

Poms get along well with other dogs in general, but crossing any toy breed with a big breed that might unintentionally kill a toy dog should be avoided. They will tolerate other animals in the home, but they will harass strangers regardless of their size.