Health & Welfare
A statement of steps being taken by The Pomeranian Club to maintain the Health & Welfare of Pomeranians.
The Pomeranian Club's Officers and Committee help to maintain the health & welfare of Pomeranians by:
a) By making themselves and members aware of The Kennel Club's legislation as to ownership, breeding
and the showing of dogs, i.e. Pomeranians.
b) Always being at the end of a telephone or in attendance at the shows whether a breed show
or general show to give advice and answer any Pomeranian owner's problems that they may be
experiencing with their Pomeranian/s.
c) When breeding only with K.C. registered Pomeranians i.e. stud service or selling puppies to new homes,
the owner/prospective owner/s are given advice freely re the care and upbringing of the Pomeranian in
their ownership. This could include i.e. dates of mating, care of the bitch, discuss the strengths and
weaknesses of the sire & dam before mating Re: puppies - diet sheet, worming frequency, vaccinations,
grooming. Special mention to breeders selling or aquiring new puppies under ten weeks and
not vaccinated recommend that the owners seek advice from their Veterinary Surgeons as soon as
possible.
d) Advising as to the home where the Pomeranian goes to live or lives and common safety precautions
which should be thought of - steps, stairs, sofas, chairs and laps are places where lively Pomeranian
thinks it can jump on and off as it has no fear of heights. Garden safety too, covering up of all ponds and
making sure fencing is secure. To make aware that a young puppy is very fast on it's feet and can be
much quicker than a human, so making sure it will not be trodden on.
e) It is common practice for Pomeranian breeders to draw up a Contract re sale of a Pomeranian and one of
the clauses is that the Pomeranian be returned to the breeder if the new owner decides a Pomeranian is
not for them for what ever reason.
Problems which can be found in Pomeranians (some of which can be susceptible to toy dogs in general);
Insufficient closure of the fontanelle (Breed Watch)
Distal fractures of the radius and ulna (broken front leg)
Patella luxation
Black Skin Disease (BSD) / Alopecia X (loss of hair)
Caesarean section as against self whelping
The Pomeranian Club holds an educational event or seminar every year. Please see the 'Educational Events' tab for further information.
A statement of steps being taken by The Pomeranian Club to maintain the Health & Welfare of Pomeranians.
The Pomeranian Club's Officers and Committee help to maintain the health & welfare of Pomeranians by:
a) By making themselves and members aware of The Kennel Club's legislation as to ownership, breeding
and the showing of dogs, i.e. Pomeranians.
b) Always being at the end of a telephone or in attendance at the shows whether a breed show
or general show to give advice and answer any Pomeranian owner's problems that they may be
experiencing with their Pomeranian/s.
c) When breeding only with K.C. registered Pomeranians i.e. stud service or selling puppies to new homes,
the owner/prospective owner/s are given advice freely re the care and upbringing of the Pomeranian in
their ownership. This could include i.e. dates of mating, care of the bitch, discuss the strengths and
weaknesses of the sire & dam before mating Re: puppies - diet sheet, worming frequency, vaccinations,
grooming. Special mention to breeders selling or aquiring new puppies under ten weeks and
not vaccinated recommend that the owners seek advice from their Veterinary Surgeons as soon as
possible.
d) Advising as to the home where the Pomeranian goes to live or lives and common safety precautions
which should be thought of - steps, stairs, sofas, chairs and laps are places where lively Pomeranian
thinks it can jump on and off as it has no fear of heights. Garden safety too, covering up of all ponds and
making sure fencing is secure. To make aware that a young puppy is very fast on it's feet and can be
much quicker than a human, so making sure it will not be trodden on.
e) It is common practice for Pomeranian breeders to draw up a Contract re sale of a Pomeranian and one of
the clauses is that the Pomeranian be returned to the breeder if the new owner decides a Pomeranian is
not for them for what ever reason.
Problems which can be found in Pomeranians (some of which can be susceptible to toy dogs in general);
Insufficient closure of the fontanelle (Breed Watch)
Distal fractures of the radius and ulna (broken front leg)
Patella luxation
Black Skin Disease (BSD) / Alopecia X (loss of hair)
Caesarean section as against self whelping
The Pomeranian Club holds an educational event or seminar every year. Please see the 'Educational Events' tab for further information.
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