| "Toy dogs" have become quite popular in the recent | | | | undercoat, as it will reduce shedding of this toy dog. |
| years. One of the main reasons of this type of dog | | | | Shedding may be a confusing time for Pomeranian |
| having gained so much popularity is the rise in | | | | owners, if they are not prepared for what may |
| ownership from famous celebrities. In just speaking of | | | | happen. Pomeranians have two coats of hair, an |
| the wonderful Pomeranian, the list of famous Pom | | | | undercoat and a top coat. The undercoat is soft, thick |
| owners is quite impressive. Sharon Osbourne, Nicole | | | | and fluffy. The Pom's overcoat is long, and straight. |
| Richie, Paris Hilton, Hilary Duff, Sandra Bullock and | | | | Pomeranians go through a period which is called |
| Jessica Alba are just a few. The famous people who | | | | "puppies uglies", this stage happens betweeen the |
| own Pomeranians do all have one thing in common | | | | ages of five to 6 months. During this time, your pet is |
| besides their pets. They are looked upon as role | | | | going through it's "adolescence". This is a naturally |
| models for quite a large population of teenagers and | | | | occuring event and is nothing to be alarmed about. |
| adults alike. It is for that reason that one must take a | | | | When a Pomeranian reaches the approximate age of |
| realistic approach to owning a Pomeranian as opposed | | | | eight to ten months, it will have grown a beautiful new |
| to only referencing what is shown to us through the | | | | coat. At the one year mark, Pomeranians have the |
| media. | | | | shed of their first adult coat. |
| In looking at the overwhelming bombardment of | | | | Once a Pomeranian reaches adulthood, the details of |
| images that the media provides to us, these celebrities | | | | the shedding process are vastly different, depending if |
| are often shown with their famous pets. The majority | | | | it is a male or female Pomeranian. |
| of these pictures and film clips show one very | | | | With a male, once reaching 18 months of age, the coat |
| poignant fact. The celebrities are holding their | | | | will stay relatively the same for it's life. Females are |
| Pomeranians. They are holding these dogs as if the | | | | vastly different. Hormonal changes and the change of |
| are accessories. The Pomeranians are being held as if | | | | seasons greatly affect a female Pomeranian's coat. |
| they are pocketbooks or an expensive fashion | | | | Female Pomeranians will also shed after delivering a |
| accessory to their outfits. Pomeranian toy dogs are | | | | litter ( an average size litter is 1 - 3 pups, however it |
| not a toy. What is shown in the media is very | | | | can reach the size of 7) and her coat will regrow back |
| misleading as to the proper care that a Pomeranian | | | | in about six months. She will also shed when she is in |
| needs to be a healthy pet. | | | | season, and also if the dog is under stress .With males |
| Grooming, healthcare issues, proper feeding, providing | | | | and females alike, if the Pomeranian has any |
| exercise and training are all elements that should be | | | | anesthetics, it will dramatically affect his/her coat. |
| provided when owning a Pomeranian. Only weighing | | | | Activity is extremely important when owning a |
| from three to eight pounds, this toy dogs requires | | | | Pomeranian. This toy dog requires short walks. You |
| extra special care. | | | | may like the idea of walking your dog for long |
| Pomeranians are sometimes called "Puffballs with | | | | distances, as this also provides you with a great form |
| feet" and require careful grooming. Poms do not need | | | | of exercise, but it is important to remember that a |
| as much grooming as some other long haired dogs, | | | | Pomeranian is too small and fragile for long hikes. It is |
| however you should brush your Pom two or three | | | | very important to provide exercise and play, however |
| times a week. Be prepared to do extra brushing when | | | | you must limit this to what amount your Pomeranian |
| the dog is shedding. This toy dog's coat should not be | | | | can handle. This type of dog does not need very |
| brushed when it is dry. It is best to mist the coat with a | | | | much space to meet their exercise requirements. One |
| bit of water first. If you desire, you may add a bit of | | | | to three short walks a day will keep Poms properly |
| conditioner to the water, as well. A bristle or a pin | | | | exercised. Play time with family and/or other pets will |
| brush is recommended for a Pomeranian. All loose hair | | | | also promote good health. If you take your Pomeranian |
| must be removed or the Pomeranian's may get matts | | | | outside or to a fairly good-sized room in your home, |
| which would then need to be removed by clipping. | | | | your Pom will be more than happy to play with dog |
| When brushing your pet, make sure to pay attention to | | | | toys. It is best to supply your Pomeranian with a large |
| the area behind the ears and the groin area, as these | | | | variety of different toys, so that he/she does not |
| areas are prone to knots and tangles. It is important to | | | | become bored. Pomeranians are known for becoming |
| lift and part the overcoat and brush the fluffy | | | | bored a bit easily. |
