10 Things You Should Know Before Owning a Pomeranian
For real, who doesn’t want a dog officially nicknamed “Pom-pom”? They are basically adorable. Take a glance of a Pomeranian pup, and even the hardest of hearts will melt. The Grinch should’ve been introduced to a Pomeranian. Like any other dog breed, Poms have their positives and negatives, pros and cons to ownership. On the plus side, Pomeranians tend to have a pretty sweet temperament; they’re playful, think they’re bigger than they are, and love being trained to do tricks because they’re little smarties. They’re teeny sweeties. They’ve got beautiful coats. They make great guard dogs.
Some of their positives, though, are also pretty negative. For one thing, their size can be a real problem—drop them, flick them, and they can break bones, their necks, and even die. Those beautiful coats? They take a whole lot of upkeep and vacuuming for shedding. Sure they’re great guard dogs, but that’s because they’ll bark at anything that moves or makes a sound.
Pomeranians can be bossy little suckers. You’ve got to make sure you’re the Alpha in the situation, or you’re going to have a tough barker and a constant misbehaver. Poms aren’t exactly great for children. They’re too fragile, and they’re also too defensive. They can’t play rough. Perhaps the largest issue with adopting a Pom is health issues.
Cute’s costly. But for some people, it’s worth it. Before you get yourself a Pom, check out this list of pros and cons.
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