Moon Flower Poms
Wilmington, OH 45177
513-250-6909

So you want to share your life with a Pomeranian—he wouldn’t have it any other way! The Pomeranian’s most notable characteristic is his desire for human affection. The Pomeranian is happiest when he is with his people.  Pomeranians are very intelligent dogs that love to please. Because of their outgoing temperaments, they can be very good family dogs with the right training. Due to their small size they don't require much exercise, but are an energetic breed that needs attention from their people frequently. 

History

Its breed name gives homage to Pomerania, an area now considered part of northern Germany and Poland. This Nordic breed originally weighed between 20 and 30 pounds, had both herding and sledding abilities, and is still characterized by its harsh double coat. Queen Victoria is credited with its miniaturization and popularization during her reign of England. Although their former reputation is for favoring a particular person of the household, today’s Pomeranians are truly gregarious. They are pleased to become a member of your family and happy to serve as your best companion! They are playful throughout their lives, but are also happy to curl up and remain in your lap. Their territorial nature and loyalty will alert you to any unusual disturbance or intruders to your household. They have a strong desire to please, but can remain stubborn should they see fit. Their social nature among themselves makes it easy and interesting to own more than just one.

Alert & Inquisitive

The Pomeranian is an extrovert, exhibiting great intelligence and a vivacious spirit, making him a great companion dog as well as a competitive show dog. The Pom is a compact, short-backed, active toy dog. He has a soft, dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer coat. His signature is a heavily plumed tail that is set high and lies flat on his back. He is alert in character, exhibits intelligence in expression, is buoyant in deportment, and is inquisitive by nature. The Pomeranian is cocky, commanding, and animated as he gaits. The average weight of the Pomeranian is from 3 to 7 pounds, with the ideal weight for the show specimen being 4 to 6 pounds. He is medium-boned and feels sturdy. The eyes are dark, bright, medium in size, and almond-shaped. The coat is abundant from the neck and fore part of shoulders and chest, forming a frill which extends over the shoulders and chest. The head and leg coat is tightly packed and shorter in length than that of the body. The front legs and back thighs are well-feathered in coat. All coat colors, patterns, and variations are allowed.

Care of Your Pomeranian

Although Pomeranians are noted for their abundant coat, they are generally very easy to maintain in beautiful condition. Taking just a few minutes to brush out any shedding coat a couple of times a week avoids matting. Keeping their nails trimmed is the only other requirement besides infrequent bathing. You might also decide to trim the excess fur between their paw pads and around their anus for sanitary reasons. Your local Pomeranian club will be able to help if you choose to exhibit your Pom in show presentation. Poms’ teeth tend to have a lot of tartar build-up, so arrange to have regular professional veterinarian cleaning. It also helps to have your veterinarian teach you how to brush your Pom’s teeth.

Although Poms generally do not try to run away, they must never be allowed to run loose. For their size, they are amazingly fast and have no comprehension of the danger of cars or other animals. When exercising outdoors, they should either be in an enclosed area or on a leash. Poms enjoy the outdoors when you are outdoors with them; however, their proper general housing must be indoors with their human family.

Protect your Pom in case it is lost. Identify your Pom with a collar and tags. Further protection, using a permanent tattoo or microchip, can be added and registered.

Either establish them on a good quality dry kibble or natural diet. But be aware their small sized stomachs are not suited to being garbage disposals. Avoid tidbitting them with spicy junk food, or their stomach ache could necessitate an emergency vet’s visit.

OUR POMS

Our Poms are happy, healthy, friendly companions. They usually top out between 7-8 pounds. They are sturdier, healthier and happier then their smaller counter parts who often require extensive veterinary care. Although Poms love children, this is not a breed for children unless there is extensive supervision. Poms LOVE snow! They are terrific watch dogs, which means they bark!

TEACUP DOGS & PUPPIES

Is a Teacup dog/puppy right for you?

There is no official Teacup classification of dogs/puppies that is officially recognized. A Teacup is generally classified as an adult dog weighting less than a dog in the toy group. Toy group dogs (poms, chihuahuas, yorkies, etc.) generally weigh between 4 and 7 pounds.

Since there is such a high demand for Teacup dogs, some breeders are demanding high prices anywhere from $300 to $4000.

Unfortunately, the high demand has leTd many dog breeders to go to extreme lengths to manipulate nature in order to get smaller dogs, and hopefully even smaller offspring.  This type of breeeding is called inbreeding. Inbreeding is the mating of closely related individuals, such as cousins, sire-daughter, brother-sister, which tends to increase the appearance of recessive traits.

What You Need To Know…

inbreeding, with the sole intent to breed tiny puppies, often results in puppies that suffer from a myriad of health problems.

Some of the health problems are due to the dogs’ undersized internal organs. In addition, a majority of Teacup dogs/puppies are more likely to suffer from blood sugar irregularities, lack of moisture in their bodies, and respiratory problems.

Due to their health problems and other genetic issues, the lifespan of a Teacup is much shorter than the lifespan of the Toy dog/puppy of the same breed. For example, it’s not unheard of for a Teacup to collapse and die unexpectedly at a very young age, say 2 or 3 years old. Compared to the typical lifespan of an average sized Toy breed which is at least 10 or 12 years, and usually much longer.

Because Of Their Small Size…

The small size of these lightweight puppies presents another issue that you need to consider.

Due to their tiny little bones, they are just plain fragile. Not to mention the fact that they’re so small they're often hard to see, and find!

Teacup dogs/puppies usually require a lot of maintenance. You’re likely to become good friends with your veterinarian, because every small medical issue can very quickly become a matter of life and death for these little dogs.

Lastly, children, especially small children, can be a big hazard to such a small and special dog, as can an encounter with a large dog which could be more than your little dog could tolerate.