Yep. I buy him pedigree food, but I do not know if it is any good. I tried researching online on what is the best food for him, but it is ridiculous, I cannot find a thing. What brand is best for him? What type of food is best for him? It doesn't even have to be a dog brand. For instance, maybe I could just feed him chicken with no salt on it, I don't know. I need direct answers, not the vague ones that I find online. Thanks.

He is an eight-year-old, male Pomeranian. He is not overweight. He seems to be quite healthy. I always give him exercise. He will eat whatever I give him. His teeth are healthy. He has no health problems or diseases.

Here are some of the BEST foods out there!

Innova, Innova EVO, California Natural ..:
http://www.naturapet.com

Canidae:
http://www.canidae.com

Timberwolf Organics:
http://www.timberwolforganics.com

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul:
http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com

Stay away from Pedigree, Science Diet, Kibbles and Bits .. basically anything that you can get at petsmart/petco — walmart .. etc.

Search for a food that has no corn, wheat, soy, fillers .. etc.

Here is a list of the top 10 dog foods:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/toptenfoods.html

Here is a dog food star review:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/index.php/cat/1
I would feed my dogs ONLY a 5/6 star reviewed dog food.

Hope that helps!

Whether you actively show your Pomeranian dog shows or just have them as a loving pet, keeping his coat in top-notch condition is key for his good health .s well as his good looks. Despite their fluffy appearance, Pomeranians do not require an excessive amount of grooming and keeping their coat in good condition is not a hard task and can be one that both you and your Pom look forward to.

The first step to having a healthy coat is to be sure that your dog is free of parasites and fed a healthy diet. external parasites such as fleas, ticks and even ear mites will cause your doctor scratch thus pulling out hair. some dogs may even be allergic to fleas which can cause unsightly skin disturbances. While it's obvious how external parasites affect the health of your dogs coat, internal parasites can also affect it as they rob your dog from a vital nutrients he needs to be healthy. That's keeping your dog free of parasites and feeding him a healthy diet will give him all the vitamins and minerals he needs to be healthy and have a vibrant coat.

It's important to know, that the Pomeranians coat will change drastically from puppy hood to adulthood. When you first get your Pom, he will have light fluffy fur but at around six months of age this will change and he or she will start to grow in his beautiful double coat that Pomeranians are known for. You will see another change, when the dog sheds its first coat. You'll be able to get a good indication of what you're puppy's coat may look like when he is an adult by looking at the code of his parents. If it is full and fluffy and this is probably what your puppies coat will look like and is another good reason to be able to view the parents before you pick out a puppy.

Grooming your Pomeranian is not the arduous task you might think it would be. They can easily become matted, especially around the backs of the legs, behind the ears, under the belly and the chest area so daily brushing is probably best to avoid this and is a fun way to bond with your dog. When your Pomeranian is shedding you should take care to remove all the dead hair so that new hair can grow in. A nylon brush is best for brushing your Pom and you should really dampen his coat before you brush him.

Bathing your Pomeranian is easily done due to their small size. You can put them in sync pretty easy and rinse them off with the sprayer. You don't need to bathe your Pom too often, once every six weeks or so and be sure to use in organic shampoo formulated for dogs that is free of chemicals and preservatives.

In the summer, you can trim your Pom's hair down if you like the look and you should always take care to do a little skinny trim under the tail has this long hair can become soiled.

Another area to pay particular attention to in the Pomeranian is his feet. This breed should have small little paws like a cat but they hate our can grow out quite rapidly and you'll need to keep the hair trimmed back in order to keep the feet looking good. This will also keep the hair out of your Pom's way and you should also trim in between the pads under the foot and make sure the nails are trimmed as well to keep the dainty look.

Lee Dobbins
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/keeping-your-pet-pomeranians-coat-in-show-ring-condition-90534.html

I recently acquired a 3 year old male pomeranian. He does nothing but hide under the bed. I have to coax him out so that I may walk him. Even at meal time, I have to bribe him out from under the bed.
Once he is out from under the bed, he is fine - playful, energetic, and sociable - as long as he can't make it back to his hiding spot.
What can I do to make him come out from under the bed without having to bribe him and then barricade my room?

he will probably get used to you, however postive reinforcement helps.
treat him when he comes out from under the bed and when he stays out, he'll get the point.

also annas answer was good but i disapprove of a choke chain as they have soft throats and many have a hacking problem for no reason at all…

I want to get a Pomeranian dog but i need to know what kind of things i need to look for when buying one.

Pomeranians have lots of individual character. They're prone to jealousy (family members), so unless it's very well trained, I wouldn't recommend them around little kids.

I don't know about the majority of poms, but mine was easy to house train. Like everyone said, shaving around the butt would be good, though they tend to be self-cleaning dogs, poo tends to get stuck… ick!

A bit yappy and vocal. Tons of personality that comes with tons of bark and sometimes bite. I'm sure if we trained ours, she would bark/bite less. Plus, when you choose your puppy out of a litter, go for the quiet ones if you don't like barking. Mine was the loudest one out of the bunch, which would explain her uh vocal behavior.

On the outside, cute looking. Poms adapt well to owners schedules, as do some other little dogs. I.e., they know when it's a weekday and when it's a weekend.

The Pomeranian is one of the most lovable toy dogs on the planet and have become hugely popular in America. The Pomeranian belongs to the family of dogs known as the Spitz who were first bred in the Pomerania region of Germany. This article will discuss everything there is to know about the Pomeranian so you can get to know this wonderful breed of dog more intimately.

The Origin of The Pomeranian

Believe it or not the Pomeranian actually originated from the sled dogs of Iceland. These dogs were eventually brought into Germany. Of course they were much larger dogs back then and were often used for work purposes like most animals in that day.

So when did the Pomeranian start taking the shape of the dogs we know so well today. Well, it was Queen Charlotte who first brought the Pomeranian into England and through trial and error, English breeders were able to bring this 20 pound dog down to the size of a healthy toy dog. It wasn't until the 19th century that the Pomeranian was first declared a modern breed of dog.

The Appearance of The Pomeranian

The average size of a typical Pomeranian is around 3 to 7lbs. The face of a Pomeranian closely resembles a fox, with a typical pointy snout and cat-like ears. Their tails are generally thick coated and usually only become this way once they reach maturity. The coat is orange with shades of black, white and grey. There are different types of Pomeranians such as the black and white Pomeranian whose color, like its name is only black and white in appearance.

Temperament

The Pomeranian is a very active dog that enjoys a lot of action. This comes from the days when they were first used as sled dogs when being fit and active was highly necessary. As you might also suspect, they are very loyal and are one of the best companion dogs around. Due to their tiny framed bodies, they are usually not the best dogs to have with small children. There is a possibility when playing too hard with a Pomeranian, may cause it to snap and bite on occasions. Because of this many people like to compare them to the Chihuahua, but the only time a Pomeranian will become aggressive is when it feels it is being threatened. They are generally friendly dogs that enjoy as much play as possible as long as it doesn't become too rough!

Dane Stanton
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/all-the-amazing-secrets-about-pomeranians-98631.html

We have an 11 yr old pomeranian, for the past two or three weeks the reddish part of her vagina has been hanging out. She constantly licks it like shes cleaning it. Is she possibly going through canine menopause (if there is sucha thing). Should I worry? Should I take her to a vet?

Has the dog ever been spayed??

Best bet - call the vet…if this were your child, you would call her doctor, right?

I know poms pant a lot anyway but my 8 month old pomeranian is panting excessively now that it's getting hotter outside. She is full-coated and I know it's not good to shave the coat as it ruins it. (I am a groomer, but this is the first long coated dog I've ever owned personally). I was just wondering if she'll be okay or if there is some way to make her cooler in the summer. Any advice is great, Thanks!

I own a pomeranian. It was summer when I purchased him and the previous owners had him shaved for comfort. I was lucky that his hair grew back with undercoat. He still panted a lot even when shaved. Later I read that shaving is unnecessary on poms because their coat serves as insulation from the heat in summer and cold in winter. I have owned him 3 summers now and have since not shaved him. Have you ever seen an Alaskan Husky shaved? I put out a kitty pool in the summer for him and throw his ball in it to attract him to it (only leg deep). He loves to just stand in it to cool off. Another idea I found was to make dogie Popsicles to eat: one small container plain yogurt, l tablespoon of honey or some berries, 2 tablespoons peanut butter and a little water for thinner consistency if needed. Mix in blender and pour into ice cube tray, freeze and give to dog outside on a hot day. It's a great summertime treat. Even my grandson enjoys these when he comes to visit. Also, I always carry a bottle of water with me in the car along with a dish for the dog to drink from. Hope this helps.

I know there are some dogs that even allergic people can have around (like poodles for instance). I'm wondering if a pomeranian terrier would fall into that category.

Not at all, Pomeranians shed, terriers shed, some more than others, and there are no guarantees with a mix.

I've been reading about the weaning process but it doesn't tell me what it is. My pups will be 1 week old on tuesday.

Also, When will Pomeranian puppies open their eyes?

why are you raising puppies if you cant answer these questions?!?!
to begin with they pups should start openeing their eyes at 2 weeks..they will just start peaking out at first in the corners so please..please do not try and force the eyes all the way open. and to begin weaning i would start offering the puppies soaked until soft puppy food..and its ok to let mom eat the left over puppy food..this is actually good for her. starting at 4-5 weeks start limiting the time mom is with the pups and feeding them puppy food more often until mom is completly out of the picture…i do with the best to the puppies…maybe next time you should study up alittle befor the pups arrive
and also..should de-worm the pups at 3 weeks..and again in 10 days to kill all eggs that have hatched. should begin puppy shots at 6 weeks

How much money does a pomeranian cost? What is worth more a yorkshire terrier or a pomeranian. What is a better show dog? Who started the yorkshire terrier? Is 600.00 a good price for a puppy yorkshire terrier.

If you are looking for a PUPPY with show POTENTIAL, expect to pay upwards of $2000 - $3000 dollars (no matter what the breed from Great Danes to Chihuahuas). If you are looking for a dog who is ring ready or has one or two shows under his belt expect to pay quite a bit more ($5000 - $10,000). Also few breeders sell show potential puppies to novices because so many people never show the puppy. The breeder wants the puppies with show potential to be shown (and win of course). Showing their studs prodigy confirms that they are continuing to meet the breed standard and creates demand for their stud dog services and puppies, not mention a little prestige and name recognition for their kennel. $600 is a customary price for a pet puppy (one who just isn't quite up to breed standard, but is still a very nice and beautiful pet). I personally like poms better than yorkies, but that has more to do with personality than anything else. Poms are big dogs in small packages and overall don't seem to have the typical toy dog yappy personality.

Good luck finding your new puppy whichever breed you choose to pursue.