Meet Our Pomeranians
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Boomer
TUCKER, retired
Meet Tucker.
Tucker is a handsome silver merle with a beautiful thick coat.
He is very friendly and loves attention. Tucker weighs 6 pounds and is 3 years old.
PIPER
Meet Piper
Piper is our stunning chocolate female with a thick coat. She is full of energy and also loves all the attention she can get. Piper has been a wonderful mom. Piper weighs 5 pounds and is 16 months old.
Pomeranian Living Conditions
Those who live alone will find this breed to be a great companion...usually eager to go for walks and do other activities together....and happy to cuddle and relax when at home. This breed tends to bond very close with owners; although in some cases if it seems that a Pomeranian does not have a close bond with an owner, some extra attention and doing more activities together may be needed to make the relationship stronger. Being very adaptable, most will also enjoy the company of other dogs...and some even get along very well with cats.
Pomeranians show great loyalty to their family members and they love to please! They will be your best friend, your shadow, and a whole lot of personality in a little ball of fluff.
A Pom will generally adapt quite well to just about any situation. The type of environment or home that is perfect for a Pomeranian is which ever home its owner is in. This dog will be happy as a clam in a sprawling farmhouse and just as content in a small apartment. However, a Pom must be an inside dog. Going for walks and playing around in warm temperatures will always be fun for him, but he must never be considered an outside dog, and should always be supervised when outside, even if it is in an enclosed yard.
For jaunts out into the snow, icy or very cold weather, even with that thick double coat of fur, small Poms can get easily chilled; you may find that it is advantageous to place clothes on your Pom to help maintain both for core body temperature
Pomeranian Health Info
iLuxating Patellas Luxating patellas (knees that slip out of place)
The most common problem in the Pomeranian breed.The knees are graded according to the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). Normal knees are, of course the most desirable, but Grades One and Two are common and not unusual in toy breeds. Grades Three and Four may require surgery, sometimes early on in the dog’s life. Be sure to check the knees of any prospective puppy. One with higher grades at a young age will probably be a candidate for surgery. Check the OFA database for results of the parents and ask to see a copy of the results from your breeder, when you are visiting your new puppy.
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid)
Hypothyroidism is very common in the Pomeranian breed. Health testing for a normal thyroid is an “optional” test recommended by the American Pomeranian Club. OFA has a registry for dogs who submit tests for thyroid.
Coat Loss
There is a coat loss problem in Pomeranians called Alopecia X. It is also known as Black Skin Disease. Puppies may have profuse puppy coats with no guard hairs which does not shed. When the puppy coat sheds, the coat does not grow back. Another version of the same condition happens at a later age, with a normal appearing coat that slowly starts to thin, starting at the back of the thighs and buttocks and moving up the back. There are no health tests for this problem. Ask to see the parents or current photos of the parents of the dog you are buying.
Collapsing Trachea
Collapsing trachea is a problem found in many Poms. If your pom makes a honking noise or sounds like he is coughing up a hairball, the problem may be his trachea. It can be diagnosed with an Xray and usually medication is prescribed to reduce coughing. This can be a life-threatening problem, so do not ignore it.
Heart Problems
Heart problems can range from very slight to life threatening. The American Pomeranian Club recommends OFA heart testing for Pomeranian and results should be visible online. Do keep mind that some heart issues occur later in life and are common in toy dogs.
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia can occur in young Pomeranians. It is more common in the very small or very active puppies. Be sure that your breeder gives you complete instructions on how to determine if your puppy is starting to develop hypoglycemia. It is a problem that the puppy outgrows as they mature. Adult hypoglycemia is a serious metabolic disorder. Dogs who have this should not be bred.
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Seizures
Some Pomeranians have idiopathic epilepsy. Idiopathic means that we don’t know what causes it. Liver problems, kidney problems, head trauma and other reasons may cause seizures. Idiopathic epilepsy typically occurs between 3-7 years of age and is thought to be inherited. Seizures can be very frightening to someone who has never seen one before and can manifest in many different ways. Look at the epilepsy website to gain a better understanding of the problem.
Eyes
A Veterinarian who is trained to do CERF testing can check eyes for genetic problems. OFA has a form and a database to check the parents of the puppy you are considering. To date, there have not been many eye problems found, but that may be because not many dogs have been tested. The American Pomeranian Club recommends CERF testing. Ask to see the CERF results of the parents of the puppy.
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