Complete Information Regarding the Pomeranian Toy Dog
However, this name may be used by breeders as a verb (meaningful small) to describe a Pomeranian who falls on the low end of the accepted weight scale.
The only real and recognized breed is simply the "Pomeranian". And they are small enough, as they are a toy sized breed.
A dog who falls under the accepted weight will most likely have many health issues.
Also, any breeder who also shows...would not try to produce smaller than natural Poms, as they would not be accepted into the AKC show ring.
To make sure that you obtain a healthy, well bred purebred Pomeranian, you must find a reputable, honest Pomeranian breeder so that you do not fall into the trap of purchasing a dog that should not exist.
Since the breeding world is filled with inexperienced "breeders', unethical breeders and scam artists, we want to make sure you purchase your puppy from someone you can trust. See our Personally Recommended Pomeranian Breeders
Unethical breeders will go to great lengths to produce dogs who are smaller than nature intends. This may produce a tiny Pom, however will be one who will most likely have many serious health issues.
This is done by breeding together two "runt" dogs, inbreeding and other very unethical methods. Poms under the breed standard very often have underdeveloped organs,
diabetes, thyroid problems and more. Anyone who buys or is the gift
recipient of one of these Pomeranian puppies is giving a helping hand
to unethical breeders. If you were not
aware, and already have a miniature Pomeranian such as this, have him
or her checked out at the vet ASAP. Keep regular veterinarian checkups
and keep on track with your dog's health.
Special Care for an Undersized Pomeranian
We had a Member with questions about her "teacup" Pom. Please note, our reader did not know the truth about the terms of Teacup Pomeranians and we place no blame on this unaware owner.
Steph wrote to us: " I recently adopted a tiny Teddy Bear miniature Pomeranian. ((** Editor's note: A Teddy Bear faced Pom is NOT the same as a miniature Pom)) She just turned 8 weeks old. I was told that these tiny Pomeranians cannot be left alone all day because they do not know they have to eat, which in turn can make them die of dehydration and lack of food. I am a student in college, so I am gone for 8-9 hours a day. Is it true that a tiny Pomeranian puppy can not be left in a crate or pen while I'm at school? "
We answered:
Steph, we do realize that you adopted this Pomeranian, so we are proud of you for taking the responsibility of caring for this dog and we realize that you did not purchase this puppy. We suggest a visit to a good vet to make sure that your Pomeranian is healthy.
As far as leaving your Pomeranian home alone: If your miniature Pomeranian is indeed healthy, you can certainly leave her alone while you are gone. Of course, the best situation would be if she was not alone for such a long period of time. With Poms who are smaller than the breed standard, we make the exception and do suggest leaving food out for the day, and of course never ending water. A water bottle dispenser works best.
Read about Leaving Poms Home
Try to wake up early enough to spend some time with her in the mornings. Take her out at a regular time each morning, for her to relieve herself and get some exercise. It would be good to tire her out a bit! Make sure to leave out plenty of food and fresh water.
One great way to keep a dog occupied is to hide special treats for her to find. Don't scoff at the idea of a dog pen or cage, some are incredibly comfortable. When in his or her own little doggie home, you could purchase a large stuffed dog toy and hide small treats deep inside. Your miniature Pomeranian will spend quite a bit of fun time, searching for the treat she smells and she will eventually find it.
What to do if you have a Teacup Pomeranian
If you were not aware that a Teacup Pomeranian or miniature Pomeranian is not a real breed and that they are the result of runt dogs that are bred together to produce unnaturally small Pomeranians, remember that it is not your fault that the breeder lied to you, sadly many do so that they can obtain high-dollar for a dog breed that does not even exist.
As far as the health of your Pomeranian: be careful, take your dog to the vet often, find a good and caring vet, explain that you believe your Pomeranian may have been born premature or had nutrients withheld. If your vet dismisses you or tells you it is not a problem, find a new vet!
Some common health problems with miniature Pomeranians can be: Hypoglycemia, organs that do not develop properly, high risk of infections (internal and external), tooth disease, diabetes and more. Keep in mind, your Pomeranian can not be expected to do some of the things of larger dog: No long walks, no horse-play with any bigger or older dog, keep her warm (no cold temperatures-- buy her some cozy dog clothes) , make sure you follow proper feeding to ensure the best health- no table scraps, hold and pick your Pomeranian up very gently.
Even More Advice
Owning a Pom = giving daily, loving care. Owning a "smaller than average" Pomeranian = giving even more important care. This section is an overview, as a caring Pom owner needs a huge amount of information to properly care for their Pom & make them happy. We have created a PetPom book, in order to bring to you 325 pages of much needed information. To see what is inside the PetPom Book, click here.
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