Complete Information Regarding the Pomeranian Toy Dog
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Pomeranian Questions and Answers (cont'd)
Q: Do you have more information regarding parti-colored Pomeranians? ~ Owner Robin, Pom Grendel
A: Hi Robin. One of the interesting elements of the Pomeranian is that this dog breed is found in so many varieties of color.
Any Pomeranian that has a second color is deemed to be parti-color. A parti-colored Pomeranian is just as valuable and highly regarded as a solid colored Pomeranian.
Some dog breeds such as the Boxer are deducted points or barred from dog shows if their colors are not "right". For example, a white Boxer with tan patches.
However, a Pomeranian of any color combination is held just as high as a solid Pom. However, we should note that some dog organizations will give higher points to a parti-pom if:
What makes a parti-colored Pomeranian? It is the genes of the dog's parents. In addition, genes can and often do skip generations.
A: Hi Robin. One of the interesting elements of the Pomeranian is that this dog breed is found in so many varieties of color.
Any Pomeranian that has a second color is deemed to be parti-color. A parti-colored Pomeranian is just as valuable and highly regarded as a solid colored Pomeranian.
Some dog breeds such as the Boxer are deducted points or barred from dog shows if their colors are not "right". For example, a white Boxer with tan patches.
However, a Pomeranian of any color combination is held just as high as a solid Pom. However, we should note that some dog organizations will give higher points to a parti-pom if:
- The Pom has a base coat of white with only 1 certain color as the secondary color
- The patches are symmetrical. For example, a white Pomeranian with a black patch on each leg
- There is a strike of white running up the Pomeranian's head
- The patch matches the points. The points of the Pomeranian are the lips, eye rims, nose and pads of the paws. Any patches that fall in the blue category should have corresponding blue points on the Pom. A Pom with brown patches should have brown points and a Pomeranian with just about every other colored fur patches would have black points.
What makes a parti-colored Pomeranian? It is the genes of the dog's parents. In addition, genes can and often do skip generations.
Some Pom owners wonder if their once
solid Pomeranian is turning into a parti-color dog. This often happens
when the dog enters the puppy uglies. The puppy coat may be a
completely different color than the adult coat.
During this time, a once solid Pomeranian will be parti-colored during this temporary phase. Most often, once all of the puppy fur is replaced by a different color, the Pomeranian will be solid again, albeit a different shade.
Which colors may be present with a parti-colored Pomeranian? The list is long! Ready? Red, orange, cream, sable, wolf sable, black, brown, tan, blue, white and brindle.
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During this time, a once solid Pomeranian will be parti-colored during this temporary phase. Most often, once all of the puppy fur is replaced by a different color, the Pomeranian will be solid again, albeit a different shade.
Which colors may be present with a parti-colored Pomeranian? The list is long! Ready? Red, orange, cream, sable, wolf sable, black, brown, tan, blue, white and brindle.
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