Complete Information Regarding the Pomeranian Toy Dog
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How to Groom Pomeranian Puppies & Dogs
Grooming Tips
Pomeranian grooming has two basic aspects. You will need to keep good care of his or her coat of fur and you also must pay attention to their nails. The fur will matt if not groomed correctly and nails will keep growing until they are ingrown; at that point not only will your dog be in pain and suffering but may even need surgery to fix this issue.
Poms are famous for their fur and they do require some extra care. Brushing your dog is very important; this will prevent the matting. It is best to brush when the fur is wet. You may bathe your Pom or you can use a spray bottle with a mixture of 90% water and 10% dog fur conditioner.
You should bathe him or her at least one time a week, more if your Pom is outside a lot. The type of dog shampoo you use is very important and human shampoo should not be used. Generic dog shampoos can dry out the fur and even cause moderate to severe itching. Please use a hypo-allergenic shampoo that will keep the fur healthy.
The dog shampoo that you use, along with the brush, will have a large impact on the healthy of your Pom's fur.
To properly brush and accomplish the goal of keeping matted hair away and maintaining a fluffy coat you must use the proper brush.
A cheap, generic one is not sufficient; Pomeranians are small, fragile breeds and you need a special brush for thick, full fur. The brush should have bristles that are wide spaced to allow easier brushing and should be sized for a small breed dog. The brush you choose will have a big impact on the health of your Pom's coat.
Pomeranian grooming has two basic aspects. You will need to keep good care of his or her coat of fur and you also must pay attention to their nails. The fur will matt if not groomed correctly and nails will keep growing until they are ingrown; at that point not only will your dog be in pain and suffering but may even need surgery to fix this issue.
Poms are famous for their fur and they do require some extra care. Brushing your dog is very important; this will prevent the matting. It is best to brush when the fur is wet. You may bathe your Pom or you can use a spray bottle with a mixture of 90% water and 10% dog fur conditioner.
You should bathe him or her at least one time a week, more if your Pom is outside a lot. The type of dog shampoo you use is very important and human shampoo should not be used. Generic dog shampoos can dry out the fur and even cause moderate to severe itching. Please use a hypo-allergenic shampoo that will keep the fur healthy.
The dog shampoo that you use, along with the brush, will have a large impact on the healthy of your Pom's fur.
To properly brush and accomplish the goal of keeping matted hair away and maintaining a fluffy coat you must use the proper brush.
A cheap, generic one is not sufficient; Pomeranians are small, fragile breeds and you need a special brush for thick, full fur. The brush should have bristles that are wide spaced to allow easier brushing and should be sized for a small breed dog. The brush you choose will have a big impact on the health of your Pom's coat.
Why You Must Properly Groom
You will need to perform correct Pomeranian grooming for health reasons. If nails are not groomed properly, it can lead to a dog having to endure surgery. It is vital that fur is groomed correctly or it will become very matted.
Matted hair on a dog will mean that pieces of the fur become stuck together in clumps. There have been cases of severe dog owner neglect, who never groomed their dog and the matted fur was 3 times as heavy as the dog's own body weight.
Poms are famous for their soft fluffy fur and they achieve this look by being groomed correctly. If you have a Pom who does not have that "Pom look", most likely it is just a matter of technique.
Use the grooming time for bonding with your Pomeranian. Movements should be smooth and relaxing. If you are in a hurry, choose a different time in the day to groom your Pomeranian. Since the process takes an eye for detail and patience to groom all of the dog's areas, you will want to choose a time where they both of you can be relaxed.
When to Start Giving Your Pomeranian Baths
At what age should you begin giving your Pom baths? When the mama Pomeranian stops cleaning her puppies, is typically when a breeder will begin to take over the cleaning of the Pom. This usually happens when the puppy is approximately 3 weeks old, but can last until the puppy is weaned from its mama. If you have a Pom who had puppies and you have Pom puppies who are this young, you will want to keep an eye on them to see when mama is just to weary to continue cleaning the pups.
Before the age of 8 weeks, you will want to use a very soft washcloth with warm water. You would gently wipe the puppy. This hands on care is a very important element for the first steps of socialization for the pup...to help him or her become used to people, touch and the world.
If you have just brought a Pomeranian puppy into your home, we would assume that the puppy is at least 8 weeks old. At this age, you may begin giving regular baths.
A large bathtub may seem overwhelming, so you may wish to begin with a small amount of water in your kitchen sink. Be sure to use warm water, take things slowly and use a hypoallergenic dog shampoo.
Be sure to cover all areas, including the ears. When done, be sure to dry all areas, including the ears, where moisture buildup can cause issues.
Combing
Combing and brushing each day will reduce the odds of a large matt. Why is this so important? Because if a matt cannot be worked out, it will need to be trimmed off. Doing this too often will ruin the appearance of that famous Pomeranian fluffy coat!
Using a wide tooth comb will help you find tangles that the brush does not. Gently go over every area. Do this slowly and gently in case you do come across matted fur. Removing them properly is vital. You will find that if you brush your Pomeranian every day, matts are unlikely to occur and this will save both you and your dog grooming time and frustration of matted fur.
Brushing
When you brush your dog, you will want to make sure to brush all areas of the body; this even includes the fur on the paws. Although it may seem as if your Pomeranian has one coat of hair, she has two. Lift the long layer of the top coat so that you can brush the bottom layer. Think of it as a person with layered hair; you can't always see a drastic difference in layers unless you look closely. Brush gently and use a motion of down and out away from the body. Remember, to get your Pomeranian to look fluffy, the most important part of grooming a Pomeranian is to brush up and out.
You may trim any hair you wish; you may especially want to trim around the dog's tummy. Do this carefully and gently with a small electric trimmer. Using scissors is not recommended, as the dog may move or jump unexpectedly. Trim around the anus to keep your dog clean and tidy also.
The hair all around the dog's main body should remain long. Never, we repeat never, shave or allow your Pomeranian to be have a full body shave. Many owners do choose to have a professional groomer preform a trim 1 or 2 times per year, again this should be a trim and not a shave.
Trimming Fur
Does a Pomeranian need to be shaved down during hot weather? No! There is no reason to shave down your Pom's beautiful coat because the weather is hot. The coat will may never grow back again to what it once was. A Pomeranian has long fur as nature intended. Limit exercise in hot weather and offer plenty of water when you are outside for an extended time. Trimming is perfectly fine and is usually done via a professional dog groomer...to keep the coat looking nice and trim off an excess fur (such as long fur on the paws, etc).
Dewclaws
Dewclaws are generally always removed on some breeds, such as the Chihuahua before a person is even given the new puppy. However, with the Pomeranian, the decision to keep or remove dewclaws is usually left up to the owner and will depend on several elements. For more details, you may wish to read our Dewclaw section.
Nails
Nail trimming must be done every 2 to 3 months with no exceptions. If you have never trimmed a dog's nails before, you may want to opt for a professional dog groomer to do so. This generally is not expensive and will ensure that the quick (a large vein) of the dog's nail is not cut. We suggest that anyone who does not have a lot of experience in trimming a dog's nails bring their Pomeranian to an experienced dog groomer for this procedure.
Leaving nails to grow is unhealthy for the dog, as they may quickly become ingrown. If you will be clipping your dog's nails at home, you will want to be sure to use a very high quality dog nail clipper. The Pomeranian has a "quick" in the middle of each nail. This is a vein, that when cut can bleed quite a bit. If it is cut, this the bleeding can be controlled by using a styptic pencil or solution containing silver nitrate.
You should begin by training your Pom to lay still while you trim the nails. This can be done by laying your Pom on his side and leaning over his body. Gently hold his paw and touch the nails. If he lays still, give him a lots of praise to let him know that he is being a good dog. As time goes by, and your Pomeranian seems comfortable with laying down and allowing you to touch his nails, you can then carefully trim them.
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Photos and step-by-step detailed directions on how to groom a Pomeranian, click here to learn about the PetPom downloadable book.
When to Start Giving Your Pomeranian Baths
At what age should you begin giving your Pom baths? When the mama Pomeranian stops cleaning her puppies, is typically when a breeder will begin to take over the cleaning of the Pom. This usually happens when the puppy is approximately 3 weeks old, but can last until the puppy is weaned from its mama. If you have a Pom who had puppies and you have Pom puppies who are this young, you will want to keep an eye on them to see when mama is just to weary to continue cleaning the pups.
Before the age of 8 weeks, you will want to use a very soft washcloth with warm water. You would gently wipe the puppy. This hands on care is a very important element for the first steps of socialization for the pup...to help him or her become used to people, touch and the world.
If you have just brought a Pomeranian puppy into your home, we would assume that the puppy is at least 8 weeks old. At this age, you may begin giving regular baths.
A large bathtub may seem overwhelming, so you may wish to begin with a small amount of water in your kitchen sink. Be sure to use warm water, take things slowly and use a hypoallergenic dog shampoo.
Be sure to cover all areas, including the ears. When done, be sure to dry all areas, including the ears, where moisture buildup can cause issues.
Combing
Combing and brushing each day will reduce the odds of a large matt. Why is this so important? Because if a matt cannot be worked out, it will need to be trimmed off. Doing this too often will ruin the appearance of that famous Pomeranian fluffy coat!
Using a wide tooth comb will help you find tangles that the brush does not. Gently go over every area. Do this slowly and gently in case you do come across matted fur. Removing them properly is vital. You will find that if you brush your Pomeranian every day, matts are unlikely to occur and this will save both you and your dog grooming time and frustration of matted fur.
Brushing
When you brush your dog, you will want to make sure to brush all areas of the body; this even includes the fur on the paws. Although it may seem as if your Pomeranian has one coat of hair, she has two. Lift the long layer of the top coat so that you can brush the bottom layer. Think of it as a person with layered hair; you can't always see a drastic difference in layers unless you look closely. Brush gently and use a motion of down and out away from the body. Remember, to get your Pomeranian to look fluffy, the most important part of grooming a Pomeranian is to brush up and out.
You may trim any hair you wish; you may especially want to trim around the dog's tummy. Do this carefully and gently with a small electric trimmer. Using scissors is not recommended, as the dog may move or jump unexpectedly. Trim around the anus to keep your dog clean and tidy also.
The hair all around the dog's main body should remain long. Never, we repeat never, shave or allow your Pomeranian to be have a full body shave. Many owners do choose to have a professional groomer preform a trim 1 or 2 times per year, again this should be a trim and not a shave.
Trimming Fur
Does a Pomeranian need to be shaved down during hot weather? No! There is no reason to shave down your Pom's beautiful coat because the weather is hot. The coat will may never grow back again to what it once was. A Pomeranian has long fur as nature intended. Limit exercise in hot weather and offer plenty of water when you are outside for an extended time. Trimming is perfectly fine and is usually done via a professional dog groomer...to keep the coat looking nice and trim off an excess fur (such as long fur on the paws, etc).
Dewclaws
Dewclaws are generally always removed on some breeds, such as the Chihuahua before a person is even given the new puppy. However, with the Pomeranian, the decision to keep or remove dewclaws is usually left up to the owner and will depend on several elements. For more details, you may wish to read our Dewclaw section.
Nails
Nail trimming must be done every 2 to 3 months with no exceptions. If you have never trimmed a dog's nails before, you may want to opt for a professional dog groomer to do so. This generally is not expensive and will ensure that the quick (a large vein) of the dog's nail is not cut. We suggest that anyone who does not have a lot of experience in trimming a dog's nails bring their Pomeranian to an experienced dog groomer for this procedure.
Leaving nails to grow is unhealthy for the dog, as they may quickly become ingrown. If you will be clipping your dog's nails at home, you will want to be sure to use a very high quality dog nail clipper. The Pomeranian has a "quick" in the middle of each nail. This is a vein, that when cut can bleed quite a bit. If it is cut, this the bleeding can be controlled by using a styptic pencil or solution containing silver nitrate.
You should begin by training your Pom to lay still while you trim the nails. This can be done by laying your Pom on his side and leaning over his body. Gently hold his paw and touch the nails. If he lays still, give him a lots of praise to let him know that he is being a good dog. As time goes by, and your Pomeranian seems comfortable with laying down and allowing you to touch his nails, you can then carefully trim them.
Even More DETAILED Grooming Information with Photos
For 350+ pages with exact, detailed Pomeranian information, including:
Photos and step-by-step detailed directions on how to groom a Pomeranian, click here to learn about the PetPom downloadable book.
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