A few tips for grooming your Pomeranian

by | Dec 20, 2013 | Animal, Recreation

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A Pomeranian is a small toy dog with a thick double coat. The top coat or outer coat is very dense and straight, the undercoat is just the opposite; soft, short and very thick. The coat is very pronounced around the neck area. Pomeranian puppies for sale in Westchester NY can have an orange, white, sable or brindle coat color and there are puppies born who favor black and tan.

The Pomeranian should be brushed daily, both the topcoat and undercoat. Although you will not bathe the dog daily, a blow dryer can still be used after brushing to maintain the fluffiness they are famous for. The undercoat is very dense and is easy to twist and tangle, this can easily cause irritation to the animal’s skin which is quite delicate. The use of a steel comb will prevent this matting from occurring; assuring that the coat will stay soft.

Whenever your Pom gets dirty of course it will have to be given a bath but if it does not go out and get filthy then the dog should be bathed every couple of weeks. Because the Pomeranian skin is quite delicate, a dog shampoo which has plenty of moisturizers is best as it helps to keep the skin supple. Do not use shampoo which is formulated for use on human hair, it is far too harsh, however a conditioner should be applied which helps to keep the coat soft and free of tangles.

The Pom is a dog breed which is quite susceptible to getting cavities in its teeth; as a result it is important that the teeth be brushed frequently. There are many types of toothpaste which are expressly made for dogs; these products contain enzymes which reduce the possibility of bacterial growth in the dogs’ mouth which can lead to cavities. At the same time you should wash the eye area as this breed is prone to tear staining. A commercial tear cleanser mixed with a little warm water is recommended for this.

Pomeranian puppies for sale in Westchester NY gets mature, their fur will be quite voluminous if it is blown dry. When you blow dry the hair, hold it upright so that it does not become matted.

The Pomeranian puppies for sale in Westchester NY will be a very lively little dog, intelligent and eager to learn new things. For further information please visit NY Breeder.

 

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