The Pomeranian dog breed is a member of the Toy and Spitz groups. This breed of dog is considered a toy because adult Pomeranians grow to a size of only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. (A Pomeranian puppy weighs mere grams!) The breed is classified as part of the Spitz group due to its lineage. Pomeranians are close relatives of many other breeds such as the Chow Chow and the Samoyed, which are descended from large sled dogs found around the Baltic Sea, particularly in Iceland and Lapland. In the 1700s and 1800s, it became fashionable to breed specific types of Spitz dogs to be smaller. The Pomeranian, for example, was bred to its toy size from the much larger German Spitz breed.

Knowing the history of the Pomeranian is a good start when researching whether to buy a purebred Pomeranian puppy. This breed has specific characteristics, health concerns, and grooming needs that a potential buyer should be educated about. This will help the future dog owner to raise a happy and healthy Pomeranian puppy.

The training should capture the attention of the Pomeranian puppy. Pomeranians are very smart and easy to train once owners get them involved. Pomeranian puppies have a tendency to bark and stomp. These are the first behavioral traits that must be trained against for the well-being of both the owner and the puppy.

Grooming needs of Pomeranians are also moderate to high maintenance. These little dogs appear to have more fur than body due to the fact that they have two layers of fur, a soft coat, and a longer coat. The coat requires daily brushing to avoid matting and tangles and to maintain the overall beauty of the Pomeranian puppy. Pomeranians look like baby foxes. They have doll faces, dark noses and eyes, and small teeth. The breed suffers from dental problems, so daily tooth brushing is also a grooming requirement. Close attention should be paid to the Pomeranian puppy when around young children as it will break if the tail is pulled or held too tightly. Pomeranian adults can weigh only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall and can easily be injured if they trip or fall.

A good Pomeranian breeder can provide advice on caring for Pomeranian puppies. Breeders have already established a relationship with the Pomeranian puppy and have begun to socialize and train the puppy. It is up to the dog buyer to continue to provide proper puppy care to ensure that your Pomeranian grows up to be physically and emotionally healthy.

Buyers should have a good understanding of the breed they have chosen to buy from. Pomeranians have specific needs that are different from other races. Buyers should also have researched the breeder they are buying from to make sure they are reputable and their Pomeranian puppies are healthy and happy. Buyers should have read the Pomeranian puppy care tips and be prepared to exercise them. Good breeders will always be available to answer questions because they are interested in every Pomeranian puppy and also want to see the puppies go to appropriate homes.