Finding A Good Pomeranian Dog Breeder

Buying a purebred dog is not something that should be taken
lightly and not all breeders are equal. To make sure that you
get a good quality dog that will be healthy and happy, you need
to do some research and shop around.

The Pomeranian breed standard weight no more than seven pounds,
but there are many Poms out there that weight 12 or even 20
pounds! While these may be great dogs and make good pets, they
are not to the standard and you should not be paying the full
price for a dog that will grow to this size. But how do you know
how big a puppy will be?

One way to get a good feeling for how big your puppy might grow
is to check out the parents. Are the parents tiny or large or
just the right size? Than chances are your puppy will be the
same size as the parents. If all the Pomeranians the breeder has
are to breed standard and healthy, then this is a good sign that
your puppy will be too. If the breeder will not show you the
parents, then this is a red flag and you should keep looking for
another breeder.

But how do you find a good Pomeranian breeder?

One way to find a good Pomeranian breeder is to get in contact
with people who already own a Pom. Maybe somebody you know
already owns one? Find out as much information about the breed
as you can. If you go to a pet store, talk with people. Pet
owners love to talk about their pets. If you see a Pomeranian
that is exactly what you want, find out what breeder he was
purchased from and check them out for potential candidates.

When buying a dog, you need to be armed with all the information
you can get. Research Pomeranians on the internet and in books.
Know that it is important to become an educated consumer BEFORE
you buy your dog from a breeder.

When you talk with breeders don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Honest dog breeders will be more than happy to talk with you and
answer every question. Note the condition of dog’s environment.
Are the dogs pens clean? Are the puppies well cared for? Can you
see the parents? What type of puppy food are they being feed?
Have the puppies had their shots? Reputable breeders love their
animals and go to great lengths to provide a proper “home like”
environment. Puppies are products of their surroundings. A good,
clean environment will surely be reflected in a dog’s
playfulness.

Stay away from breeders who are interested only in making money.
They generally don’t pay much attention to their dog’s emotional
needs and health concerns. Also, they may in-breed their
Pomeranians and this can trigger severe health issues. AVOID
THESE BREEDERS! Reputable breeders will be more concerned about
the welfare of the puppies then the money and will probably
grill you as to your home environment and ability to care for
the dog.

Some breeders may offer a 72 hour guarantee. This allows time to
take your Pomeranian puppy to a vet for inspection. If any
health issues are identified, contact the breeder and get your
questions answered.

Good, honest Pomeranian breeders care for their dogs and it
shows in their surroundings. There are no guarantees that you
will always have a normal, perfect puppy, but you greatly
increase the odds when you do your homework first