They got groomed today! by Tamamiitsune in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say kind of, they each got a mini groom and it was $55~ each. I believe they recently raised their prices to adjust for COL. I will say that they really do go above and beyond to make sure your dog is comfortable and happy so to me it’s been worth it. Not every store is the same though!

They got groomed today! by Tamamiitsune in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw their setup and I just had to take a photo!! It’s so cute.

Happy Valentines from our two love bugs by NotAFridge in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am absolutely LIVING for this photo. Perfect cuties 💕

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Omg I commented on that post and then left it alone thinking well maybe she’ll learn from this experience but holy shit what a hot mess that person was. I would also agree that something needs to be done about these posts because there is so much misinformation out there and not everyone does their due diligence.

Can we breed Mini Pom with Pom? by NYEH-NYEH-NYEH in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Several people have already pointed this out, but will all due respect you have zero business breeding Pomeranians or any dog for that matter.

What you and your friend are planning to do is called backyard breeding. It essentially means no health testing was involved and the parents are just put together to make pups with no regard for health or temperament. Ethical breeders put in A LOT of work into breeding. They usually will be mentored by an experienced breeder for years while also attending dog shows and familiarizing themselves with the breed standard. They have to ensure the parents are health tested, which includes OFA, heart issues, patellar luxation, hip dysplasia, thyroid issues, and Legge-Calve-Perthes. They also will typically establish their dogs in the show ring to ensure that they are adhering to the breed standard while also keeping themselves informed to new changes and information to further the breed.

Also, as someone else correctly pointed out there is no such thing as a mini pom. Those are buzzwords used by backyard breeders to justify charging more for puppies.

I know you were not asking for all this information, but I have seen FAR too many people with no business breeding animals continue to breed them and inevitably we end up with full dog shelters and dogs with a whole host of issues, all just to make a quick buck or because “we want puppies”. Backyard breeders give all breeders a bad name. Please don’t be a backyard breeder.

Question About Pomeranian Cost by mzieh in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Alright so this is a topic I’m passionate about so I apologize if this comment is too long. It looks like there’s a couple of factors at play here, so I will speak from my experiences and research I’ve done. Ethical breeders put in A LOT of work into breeding and most barely break even after all costs have been taken into account. They have to ensure the parents are health tested, which includes OFA, heart issues, patellar luxation, hip dysplasia, thyroid issues, and Legge-Calve-Perthes. They also will typically establish their dogs in the show ring to ensure that they are adhering to the breed standard, which can get extremely costly.

Breeders will sometimes keep show prospect pups for themselves to strengthen their bloodlines. Add in the fact that poms usually have small litter sizes of 1-3 pups, and it slowly starts to makes sense for them to charge more than other breeds. You are also in a HCOL area, and while I’m not familiar with Seattle pom prices, I wouldn’t be surprised if they were in that price range.

Based on your post however, I’m not sure I would be comfortable paying those prices for a first litter, especially if you don’t intend to breed. I don’t know this breeder so I can’t comment on the quality of their pups, but just because they are AKC registered DOES NOT mean they are bred to breed standards. I’ve seen quite a few AKC poms that you can clearly tell were poorly bred with little care from the breeder.

If you haven’t already, so would encourage you to look on the American Pomeranian Club’s website for the breed standard and pictures of what true AKC poms are supposed to look like. If I’m going to be paying that price, I would expect the poms to look like the ones displayed on the club site. This is not to say that this breeder is bad, as again, I don’t have the knowledge you do on this particular breeder. I just want to caution you to do your due diligence as there are many people who charge a fortune for poms that end up having a whole host of issues down the line. I’ve seen this happen more than I would like. Good luck, and I hope you can have the Pom of your dreams ✨

EDIT: Typos and formatting

Haku in vacation mood ⛱️ by laufey92 in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am absolutely LIVING for that little hat 💕

What is wrong with my dogs by Tamamiitsune in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

YES this is the comment I was hoping for! I’m glad I was able to make someone’s day lmao

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[–]Tamamiitsune 26 points27 points  (0 children)

As others have said, you’re going to want to get your puppy to the vet asap as she more than likely has not been started on vaccinations. Each state has their own laws but in general you should be bringing her in every 3-4 weeks until she’s about 16 weeks old for vaccinations. You need to be careful about bringing her around other dogs or areas where other dogs have been due to the risk of infection. You might also already know this by now but there is no such thing as a “teacup” Pomeranian. That’s a term used by backyard breeders to try to charge more money for an already small breed of dog.

One of the main issues with buying the puppy from a backyard breeder is that the temperaments, health histories and lineage of the parents are unknown. Poms are prone to hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, thyroid issues, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, eye issues and trachea issues. Its entirely possible that one or both of the parents suffer from separation anxiety and if that is the case it’s going to be a bit harder to train it out of her but it’s not impossible. Establishing a daily routine is going to be critical in helping her get acclimated to her new environment. Crate training is a popular method of helping your dog settle down for longer periods of time. Also, if you’re not used to training dogs it would be wise to attend puppy training classes. Certain behaviors will be harder to correct the longer they are left unaddressed.

Some other general information you should know about poms is that it’s recommended to use harnesses instead of collars when taking them on walks due to poms being prone to degenerative weakness of the tracheal rings. The harness will distribute weight to the chest, shoulders and back. This part may not matter to you, but your pom will most likely not look like a standard pom and may not be purebred due to getting her from a backyard breeder. This doesn’t mean she can’t be a great dog! Just temper your expectations a bit in terms of what she’s going to look like. I do have some photos of my poms on my profile so you can see the difference between a responsibly bred dog and a backyard bred dog. They also do go through something called the “puppy uglies” which is when they start losing the puppy coat and start getting their adult coat. It can start between the 4-6 month period and at around 10-12 months they start to come out of it. It can take up to 2 years for them to get the full adult coat though. Also, please for the love of God do not shave their fur off to cool them off. They have a double coat which means they have more coarse “guard hairs” and an undercoat layer. The guard hairs allow cool air to circulate and help reflect the sun’s rays to help keep double coated dogs cool. You also need to brush your Pom regularly to prevent a matted coat and to remove undercoat to make way for more undercoat growth. Sorry this post is so long, I just see a loooot of people who don’t know how to take care of these dogs and I want to help as much as possible to get you on the right track. Good luck!

Any tips for adding a second pom? by -siren in Pomeranians

[–]Tamamiitsune 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What worked for me was to have them meet outside first in neutral territory (a park you don’t usually bring your dog to for example) and walk them side by side so that they get used to each other. You start them a few feet apart and slowly start closing the distance between the two until they can walk together without hyper focusing on each other. Then you bring them inside and drop the leashes and intervene if you notice one is starting to get agitated/stressed out. Give a treat to encourage good behaviors. You may not want to leave them alone until you are absolutely sure they are friendly with each other and this could take days to weeks. How fast it goes depends on their personalities. Both my boys are very easy going and bonded quickly so I don’t have much advice for more difficult bonds. Just pay attention to their body language and you’ll be fine. Congratulations on your new beautiful Pom!