The Pomeranian is lively and eager to learn. They get along well with other household pets if given a slow and proper introduction. They make wonderful companions for families with older, well-behaved children and the elderly. Our specifications for this pet are: Weight : 3 - 7 lbs Height : 8 - 11 inches Age : 6 - 12 weeks old Gender : Both males & females
DIET/FEEDING
Proper feeding is vital for your dog's health and well-being. Pom puppies need the proper nutrition to grow, adult Pomeranians need a great diet to maintain health, and seniors need the best food possible to meet the needs of an older dog. Your Pom's diet should be monitored and reassessed often to ensure that you are staying on track; sometimes things can veer off course. It may seem a bit overwhelming to find the right foods, due to there being so many to choose from, certain dietary restrictions, and/or if a Pom is a bit picky.
How many meals you give to a Pomeranian each day will depend on his age. Brand new puppies - For the first month, it is recommended to free-feed. This means that fresh food is left out at all times. This is because with young pups, blood sugar can drop quickly, and one cause of this is not eating often enough. Many new puppies will need to be reminded where their food bowl is. And be sure to refresh the food (not just topping it off) throughout the day, to avoid kibble from getting stale (and less palatable).Puppies 3 months to 12 years - Feed your Pomeranian puppy 3 times per day. If you will be gone during the day for the mid-meal, this can be given via a treat dispensing toy like the PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle Dog Toy .
The feeding instructions on your chosen brand, which is based on weight, will be within the correct range. This all said, the amount of food that a Pomeranian requires will normally be between 1/2 cup and 1 and 1/2 cups per day. If you wish to have a guideline by the cup - and remember this varies greatly depending on the type of food - a general approximation is as follows:
A 1 lb. puppy = approximately 1/4 cup per day
A 3 lb. puppy= approximately 1/2 of food per day
A 5 lb. puppy = approximately 1 cup per day
A 6 lb. puppy = approximately 1.5 per day
Do be sure to use common sense when feeding. You can use the above as a guidelines; however if your Pom walks away from the bowl after 5 minutes, baring any health issues or weight loss, this means he or she is full. And if your Pom eats what you give to him within 10 minutes and looks to you for more, offer another 1/8 cup.
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We recommend the following dog food for these poms:
Solid gold wee bit small breed dry dog food, orijen original grain - free dry dog food, castor and pullux organix grain - free small breed recipe.
CARE/TRAINING
In addition to grooming it is important for Pomeranians to receive excellent dental care. They are prone to tooth loss; so regular cleaning is a must. Dry food is recommended to aid in keeping teeth and gums healthy. The Pomeranians long double coat requires brushing at least once weekly. It is important to lift and part the top coat and brush the cottony undercoat as well. This will reduce shedding. Frequent brushing can damage the coat.
With regards to training, the Pomeranian requires short walks and play time with other pets and family. They have the capability to learn tricks if done with patience and time. They may become bored if they are not given enough to do. They are excellent for apartment living and homes with small yards.
BEHAVIOR/PERSONALITY
The Pomeranian is a compact, active toy breed. They are intelligent, extremely loyal to their family, and loving. They are eager to please, gentle, and affectionate. They also exhibit an inquisitive expression and curiosity.
TEMPERAMENT
The Pomeranian is confident, commanding, and outgoing. Due to the Pomeranians small stature they are not recommended for homes with small children as they may become temperamental. They make excellent guard dogs and will sound a bark when they sense danger.
HEALTH
All the poms we sell are health guaranteed. We vaccinate our pets on regular basis against associated diseases. Upon purchase of our pets, all necessary health certificates are prepared and sent to buyers confirming the health status of the pet. We also offer free VET services for our buyers. always feel free to ask any thing from us. We are there to serve you.
HOUSING
Every dog requires its house which must be comfortable for the dog. We usually offer our pet buyers a befitting house that suits the purchased pet. For the pom puppies, we offer IRIS 24''' Exercise 4 - panel pet playpen with doors, blue moon or brown for free.
