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Tips for Buying Your Pomeranian In the United States, over 50% of the puppies raised for sale are raised by folks who never have had any experience with this small breed or the experience to know good from bad. Most of these breeders do not stand behind their puppies. Most of them are ill equipped to adequately care for these puppies until they can be placed. Puppy Farms are another source of puppies. Puppy Farms usually breed many different types of dogs and sell to stores or retailers for re-sale to the general public. Puppy Farms makes up another large percentage of puppies sold to unsuspecting buyers. This is not to say all of the above is wrong or bad just not the best you can get. An experienced breeder with a good reputation is the small percentage. These folks are dedicated to the well being of each and every puppy prior to new ownership. They are usually the folks who have the experience and knowledge for this small breed of dog and can pass that information onto the new owner. Because someone is able to give you AKC papers for registration of your new puppy only means that your dog is purebred. There are puppies that are considered “show quality” and then there are most that are considered “pet quality” puppies. All of the above can have AKC papers. The important part of this is that the buying public be well educated as to what they are purchasing and for what reason. Do you want a dog that you can show? Do you want that little fuzzy bundle to just cuddle and play with and to keep you company? What is your purpose for choosing this puppy? Only you can answer that question but we feel that it is important you be a well-informed purchaser.
Not only do
you need a “Responsible Breeder”, we need a “Responsible Buyer!”
Below are a few suggestions to your purchase of the perfect dog. 1. Search out your soul as to why you want this puppy. Don’t hurry! If you hurry, you may end up with that “any” dog that was not your original intention. You are looking into getting a Pomeranian Puppy for a specific reason. Take the time to do your homework and find that “special” dog you originally wanted. After all, we want to place our dogs into homes where we know that the purchaser is going to love this dog and take good care of it as we have the first few months of its life. This is a special breed! 2. Read all the material you can get your hands on. Find out the good, the bad and the ugly of the breed before you make your decision. 3. Don’t be afraid to contact the national breed club. Usually, this information is free and readily available on the Internet or your local library. There are other sources that for a small fee, you can get even more in-depth information if you are this serious. Find out the repetition of the breeder you are looking to purchase your Pomeranian from and see if there have been any problems. Go to shows and ask questions, especially if you are looking at the purchase of a “Show Pom”. Remember, this breeder is now busy in the show ring and the stress of “their” dog(s) being show may not be the best time to start asking questions. Pick your times carefully and be considerate. 4. When you have chosen your breeder, be prepared with your questions and don’t be afraid to ask those questions. If your “red” flag goes up for any reason, step back and take another look at the situation. This may not be the “breeder” for you. If you feel comfortable with that breeder, be totally honest with them. They are trying to fulfill “your” needs for a Pomeranian and cannot give you the proper advice if you have not been straight with them. Every once in a while, a breeder will “retire” one of their dogs. This usually means they are older and the breeder either needs more room or wants to par down their kennel therefore are willing to sell one of their older dogs. Maybe the dog already had several litters and it might not be good to breed this dog anymore. This type of dog would make a great pet but will usually have a shorter life. Often, these dogs are 5 years or more old. Some of our questions will be: Show quality or Pet quality? Color, size, sex, age, house trained, etc. Some of the variable colors are: Sable, Orange, Black, Black & Tan, Cream Be prepared! Often breeders have a waiting list for their puppies. If you are at that point where you want your puppy “Now”, a good breeder will refer you to someone they know that might have what you are looking for rather than waiting. That Championship Sired puppy might have a long waiting list but well worth the wait and price if you are planning on “showing” you dog in the future or breeding to a bitch from Championship lines. 5. Be considerate. If you have found your perfect dog from another breeder, please contact the other breeder’s that you have reserved a dog from and let them know you no longer have the needs of their puppies. They can then remove you from their list and give someone else a chance at their dreams. We hope that this page gives you some insight as to what to look for in a breeder and a kennel. We want you to have the best possible of the breed! If
you would like more information on purebred dogs, or would like a free
AKC Dog Buyers Education or Responsible Dog Ownership packet, write to
the AKC at 5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606-3390; call
(919) 233-9767; fax (919) 233-3627; or E-Mail to info@akc.org. |
