Monday, November 3, 2014

The Growing Demand For Teacup Pomeranian Puppies Proves Less Is More

By Etta Bowen


These cute, fluffy itsy-bitsy doggies that look more like cheeky wind-up toys than a specific dog breed, caused a stir on the popularity charts ever since Queen Victoria added a Pomeranian to the Royal Family household in the late 1800's. Looking at this minute species that fit cozily into one's palm, it is hard to believe that they originally descended from Icelandic sled dogs and was named after the region Pomerania - a Slavic word meaning see coast. Today, a much smaller version of the original Pomeranian, aptly named Teacup Pomeranian Puppies, are in great demand across the world.

Looking at the myriad of photos of these cute, minute doggies on the internet, it is easy to understand why they have become so popular. Few people these days have the means, money or space to afford or accommodate large pets. And let's be honest - in comparison, budgies, cats and goldfish are so . . . Well, yesterday's flavor.

Her Majesty fueled another trend in 1888 when she added a red Pomeranian to the Royal household and consequently everybody wanted a red one too. Today, this breed boasts with the biggest color-variation of all dog breeds (up to 23 different color variations are accepted) with black and white the most popular among buyers and breeders.

Pomeranians come in many colors - at 23 accepted color variations, it is more than any other breed of dog. Apart from the most popular black or white, they can be red, orange, blue, sable, brown, tan, spotted, brindle, as well as combinations of these colors. A snow-white Micro Teacup Pom weighing only 1 - 3 pounds is irresistible and also the most popular and costly.

There are many dog breeders specializing in the Pomeranian breed - especially the smaller Teacup Pom thanks to its popularity. Few people can resist this tiny ball of fluff with its vibrant personality. As with most commodities, the rarer something is, the more it costs.

Tiny, yapping dogs are not everyone's cup of tea. Their lively nature and loyalty to a specific person can be appealing to the owner, but very off-putting to a visitor. You either love or hate them and prospective buyers should make sure they can give them the time and attention that they crave. Apart from their adorable cuteness, Teacup Poms are also intelligent and vivacious. They are great companions, but can also be cocky and commanding if not trained well.

Dog breeding has become an affluent business and not all breeders are professional or meet the standards set by the American Kennel Club or other reputable organizations. You will always find some backyard breeders peddling the smallest, cutest, fluffiest poms on the internet at bargain prices. Unfortunately, many of these breeders are not professional and merely looking to profit from the fashion trend in smaller designer dogs.

The current fashion is the smaller the better and preferably white or black. A small white Teacup Pom from a trusted breeder will thus cost you much more than a red or tan-colored puppy from an unknown internet peddler that might grow into a much bigger pavement special breed. Therefore prices can vary from $1,000 to as much as $50,000, but on average you can get a healthy puppy from a reputable breeder for anything between $2,500 and $5,000.




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