Buying Guide
Any breed of dog will be a member of your family for many years. You must take great care in selecting a breed that is suitable for your family, your home and your life. Impulse buying can cause great heartache and we recommend 'homework' is undertaken prior to any decision being made.
A good book for prospective pomeranian owners to purchase is 'Living With A Pomeranian' by Averil Cawthera (available on Amazon). This books provides 'first-class, up-to-date advice on all aspects of caring for the Pomeranian. There is a fund of information on healthcare, feeding, training, grooming, socialisation - everything you need to know in order to raise a loved and loving companian with a good temperament. But there's plenty of pleasure and fun to be had along the way as this book takes you on a journey through modern dog ownership'.
The Pomeranian Club highly recommends that prospective owners only purchase from a reputable pomeranian breeder. The majority of reputable breeders will be a member of at least one of the UK pomeranian breed clubs. There is a list of The Pomeranian Club members with poms available for sale on one of the tabs above.
You should always request to visit the breeders home to view the puppies and it's parents. On occasion, the breeder may have used a sire from a different kennel therefore meeting the father may not always be possible however you should insist on seeing the mother. It would be advisable not to purchase from any breeder who refuses to allow you to visit their kennel.
The Pomeranian Club does not recommend the use of websites such as 'pets4homes', 'preloved' or 'epupz'. All pomeranian puppies look cute however on websites such as these, it is highly unlikely that you will be purchasing a pomeranian that is a true representative of the breed once it has matured. You should also be wary of 'breeders' who always appear to have puppies available.
Another regular occurance is the request for a 'miniature' or 'teacup' pomeranian - there is no such thing. The pomeranian breed standard states that males should weigh 4-4.5lbs and bitches 5-5.5lbs. Responsible pomeranian breeders will aim to breed dogs to this standard.
The Pomeranian Club does not recommend purchasing a puppy based on photographs alone. Unfortunately, there are dishonest people who 'steal' photographs of top breeders puppies and advertise them as their own. On occasion, there are also those who advertise puppies for sale but who then swiftly disappear once any payment has been made. Scamming such as this is, sadly, becoming more of a regular occurance.
Suggested questions to ask
Will my puppy be Kennel Club registered?
What is the minimum age I should expect to purchase my Pomeranian?
How big will my puppy grow, what approximate weight?
How much grooming is required, how often and what are the best tools?
Ask for advice about feeding habits and recommended food.
Are the vaccinations up to date?
Will I be required to sign a contract (terms & conditions of sale)?
Any breed of dog will be a member of your family for many years. You must take great care in selecting a breed that is suitable for your family, your home and your life. Impulse buying can cause great heartache and we recommend 'homework' is undertaken prior to any decision being made.
A good book for prospective pomeranian owners to purchase is 'Living With A Pomeranian' by Averil Cawthera (available on Amazon). This books provides 'first-class, up-to-date advice on all aspects of caring for the Pomeranian. There is a fund of information on healthcare, feeding, training, grooming, socialisation - everything you need to know in order to raise a loved and loving companian with a good temperament. But there's plenty of pleasure and fun to be had along the way as this book takes you on a journey through modern dog ownership'.
The Pomeranian Club highly recommends that prospective owners only purchase from a reputable pomeranian breeder. The majority of reputable breeders will be a member of at least one of the UK pomeranian breed clubs. There is a list of The Pomeranian Club members with poms available for sale on one of the tabs above.
You should always request to visit the breeders home to view the puppies and it's parents. On occasion, the breeder may have used a sire from a different kennel therefore meeting the father may not always be possible however you should insist on seeing the mother. It would be advisable not to purchase from any breeder who refuses to allow you to visit their kennel.
The Pomeranian Club does not recommend the use of websites such as 'pets4homes', 'preloved' or 'epupz'. All pomeranian puppies look cute however on websites such as these, it is highly unlikely that you will be purchasing a pomeranian that is a true representative of the breed once it has matured. You should also be wary of 'breeders' who always appear to have puppies available.
Another regular occurance is the request for a 'miniature' or 'teacup' pomeranian - there is no such thing. The pomeranian breed standard states that males should weigh 4-4.5lbs and bitches 5-5.5lbs. Responsible pomeranian breeders will aim to breed dogs to this standard.
The Pomeranian Club does not recommend purchasing a puppy based on photographs alone. Unfortunately, there are dishonest people who 'steal' photographs of top breeders puppies and advertise them as their own. On occasion, there are also those who advertise puppies for sale but who then swiftly disappear once any payment has been made. Scamming such as this is, sadly, becoming more of a regular occurance.
Suggested questions to ask
Will my puppy be Kennel Club registered?
What is the minimum age I should expect to purchase my Pomeranian?
How big will my puppy grow, what approximate weight?
How much grooming is required, how often and what are the best tools?
Ask for advice about feeding habits and recommended food.
Are the vaccinations up to date?
Will I be required to sign a contract (terms & conditions of sale)?
Should you require any further advice regarding purchasing a pomeranian please do not hesitate to contact our pomeranian locator, Fay Matthews-Jones on 07786 748671 (evenings or weekends only) or [email protected]
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