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".

First, Pomeranians are considered "toy" dogs, meaning they range in size from three to seven pounds in weight and grow to a height between eight and eleven inches. Poms belong to both the Toy and Spitz classifications, according to the American Kennel Club. While Toy dogs are classed according to their size, Spitz dogs are breeds descended from dogs bred around the Baltic sea in a region that today includes Poland and Germany.

Dog loves can thank (or blame) the British royal family for the development of the Pomeranian. In the 1800s, British royalty experimented with several types of dogs to create smaller, more manageable house pets. The Pomeranian was "bred down" for its size from the German Spitz, which along with the Chow Chow and the Samoyed comprise the Spitz class in the AKC.

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.

If a potential buyer still wants a Pomeranian after becoming aware of its pluses and minuses, it's time to research breeders. Finding healthy and happy Pomeranian puppies Oklahoma means being careful about researching how the breeder conducts his or her business. "Puppy mills" are known for overbreeding parents, resulting in defective dogs as well as an overabundance of pups. Additional clues to the quality of the dog can be discovered by checking out the puppy's parents as well. It's possible for unsuitable parents to pass along both physical traits and temperament to their puppies, and an unsuspecting owner can be left with an inappropriate pet.

Finally, a truly reputable breeder will check out the potential owner as much as the prospective buyer will check the breed and the breeder. Good dog breeders have a sense of the type of person who would be a good fit for a Pomeranian and vice versa. While he or she may think the adorable little red dogs deserve nothing but lavish affection, a good Pomeranian owner knows the smart, feisty little creatures need a firm hand as much as good care. People willing to train and discipline properly can be the right owners for beautiful, boisterous Pomeranian puppies Oklahoma.




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