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The World Of White Pomeranians

By Diane Foster


The Pomeranian is a popular breed of 'toy' dog, purposely bred to a small size. Those who are interested in white Pomeranians should be especially careful in choosing their breeder, since this color is usually achieved by careful selection of partners and can result in lesser overly quality. The best thing is to take great care to meet the puppy and its parents, to check all of them for temperament. A vet's examination is vital to make sure there are no incipient health problems.

The Pomeranian dog is very popular, which means the demand for them is high. Be careful not to deal with people who may only be in the business for the money. A reputable breeder will care about keeping up breed standards and giving their customers complete satisfaction.

The breed was bred down in size from the hardy sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland. The toy dogs were developed in Pomerania, a place that no longer exists (it's former territory is now along the Baltic coast of Germany and Poland). It became a recognized 'breed' in 1888.

People who know them say that they are wonderful dogs. Adjectives include intelligent, lively, inquisitive, active, playful, animated, spritely, extroverted, alert, vivacious, and bold. Did you hear about the Pom that saved its Labrador housemate from a bear? The ideal is 3 to 7 pounds, 6 or 7 inches high, with a fluffy coat, curly tail, and a bright, foxy face.

They are great watchdogs but will not be yappy if properly trained. Their natural aggression is tempered by socialization; they should be allowed to meet and greet people and other pets from an early age. Even if shy, they are not biters; they merely keep away from strangers by barking and retreating under the table. Puppies are hard to housebreak but adults usually do well if allowed outside at regular intervals.

The white color is hard to stabilize. Merely breeding white to white usually doesn't work, which is a good thing. Breeding for color alone will often produce dogs of inferior quality and health. There are different shades of white. The most prized is 'ice', while 'ivory' is a creamier shade. The show people don't want any lemon tinge to the coat. A white puppy may turn palely parti-colored as it matures.

A Pomeranian is such a good, cute, companionable dog that you will do better to choose on personality rather than color - unless you want to show competitively. Breeders of the most attractive whites say that they have had most success breeding 'wolf sables' with 'cream sables', two of the many color distinctions. Be careful not to buy from people who may have a 'puppy mill', where females are confined and bred too often. These poor animals have little freedom or human interaction; their plight should be of concern to all animal lovers.

Go online and look at the pictures of these amazingly beautiful animals. Their thick coats (seasonal shedding and lots of it, regular brushing required), 'I'm the boss!' attitude (teach them to respect you and they will, with all the love intact), and boundless energy makes them irresistible. They are truly wonderful dogs for anyone who is willing to train them (and they are biddable), socialize them, and groom then regularly.




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