Pomeranians

In This Chapter Caring for hair 101 Gently managing eye problems Knowing the ins and outs of ear care Taking the bite out of dental problems Mastering the art of Pom pedicures Leaving it to a pro: Groomers Can you imagine having a child and not bothering to brush her hair, give her a bath,…

In This Chapter Realizing the challenges of feeding toy dogs Understanding nutrients and ingredients Deciphering dog food labels Taking the fat off or putting it on Feeding dogs with food-sensitive disorders Feeding a little Pom seems pretty simple: Buy a giant bag of dog food, open it up, and let your dog tunnel his way…

In This Chapter Making the rounds with family, friends, and other animals Just say “Ahhhh”: First visit to the vet Fitting in: Crates, cars, and schedules Training through play Curbing bad habits early You never get a second chance to make a first impression! And this is your big chance to make a good impression…

In This Chapter The first journey: Bringing your Pom home Connecting with the family Surviving the first night — you and your Pom! Congratulations! It’s a Pom! The big day is finally here. You’ve Pom-proofed your house and filled the puppy basket with necessities — you’re ready to welcome your new addition! But wait! You…

 In This Chapter Purchasing the gear and setting up house Preparing your home and yard to be accident free Introducing . . . your new veterinarian You probably plan on celebrating your Pom’s birthday in years to come, but did you know that dog owners celebrate another day? It’s called Gotcha Day — the day…

In This Chapter Looking for a fair deal and a great breeder Concerning your Pom’s important health issues Finalizing the deal: Green bucks and red tape Making it official with the registration Pursuing the alternatives of rescue and shelter adoptions So far, so good. You’ve found a good breeder (or two or three), seen a…

In This Chapter Shopping for pink or blue: Gender issues Checking out the age differences Looking good on paper: Pedigrees Recognizing a good Pom source Rescuing a Pom So, you’ve decided a Pomeranian is for you. Just as important, you think this is the right time and you have the right place for a Pom….

In This Chapter Who’s your daddy: Identifying Pom details Sizing up the Pomeranian physique A meeting of the minds: The Pomeranian personality Recognizing Pom pluses and minuses Considering the costs: Dollars, time, and effort Falling in love with Pomeranians and deciding this is the breed for you is easy. But picking a dog based just…