Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Pomeranian Puppies Oklahoma Are Feisty But Fun Pets

By Kathryn Neal


Pomeranian puppies Oklahoma can look so adorable that it's hard to discipline. Don't be fooled by these cunning little dogs, though. In reality, these beautiful little red pups need a special kind of owner willing to give them "tough love".

Pomeranian are among the few dogs that have a double classification from the American Kennel Club. The breed is considered both a Toy breed for its diminutive size (usually weighing under 11 pounds and standing shorter than 11 inches) and a Spitz because of its bloodlines.

Pomeranians are actually a smaller version of the German Spitz, one of the Baltic breeds along with the Samoyed and the Chow Chow. Pomeranians were first bred in the 1800s by members of the British royal family seeking smaller-size dogs as pets.

Like other Spitz dogs, Pomeranians have a luxurious double coat that requires brushing at least twice a week. However, Poms don't need to be bathed frequently. In fact, this breed shouldn't be bathed much at all unless the coat has become extremely soiled. That's because too-frequent bathing will strip the dog's fur of essential oils that keep its double coat healthy. It's important to start a regular brushing schedule with Pomeranian puppies Oklahoma so that the dog will tolerate and even like its necessary grooming.

Brushing a Pomeranian, provided the dog has been trained to enjoy grooming, can be a soothing experience for both animal and owner. Gentle grooming of the dog's rust-colored fur with the proper brushes will remove tangles and dirt to keep the pet both clean and cuddly.

As with the breed's weaknesses, prospective buyers of Pomeranian puppies Oklahoma need to be on the lookout for less-than-reputable buyers. Ask the breeder for references from previous buyers. Beware should the breeder refuse. The scourge of "puppy mills", in which parent dogs are poorly housed and overbred, has disenchanted many buyers and wreaked havoc on legitimate breeders. If a buyer has any doubt about the conditions under which an offered pup was born and raised, demand to see the breeder's kennels. Should the breeder refuse reasonable inspection, walk away immediately and alert animal protection authorities. The buyer may not get a good puppy out of such an action, but a lot of miserable animals could be spared a terrible fate.

Besides becoming educated on the specific benefits and needs of the breed, potential owners should research the breeders as well. Unscrupulous breeders will overbreed the parents, forcing the mother to have too many litters than is good for her or the puppies. Excessive breeding can result in litters that are kept in unsafe, unsanitary conditions known as "puppy mills" that are cruel to the animals. A happy, healthy pet rarely results from such unsavory conditions. It's also wise to check out the parents of the litter for both health problems and temperament. Dogs that become overly agitated, seem distracted or whine when held may pass such traits along to their offspring.

Protecting that good breeding reputation is also why breeders such as Pomeranian puppies Oklahoma size up their buyers, too. Potential purchasers should be able to demonstrate that they're willing to give a dog the care, grooming and discipline it deserves. Only with a good match between owner and Pomeranian will human and dog have many happy years together.




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