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Many people look at the Pomeranian and just a cute little fluffy dog. They do not have any idea what it takes to be a Pomeranian owner. Grooming a Pomeranian takes a lot of work. Herman is my oldest Pomeranian. He turned 12 years old this year. His hair needs to be brushed daily. If I don't brush his hair daily, it's very knotted up and hard to comb through. I need to get him groomed every four to six weeks or he'll have all sorts of things caught up in the hair.

Oreo is my second Pomeranian. She is seven-years-old this year. She is black. Her hair is a little smoother than Herman's hair. She has black hair and the hair sheds badly in the summer. I have to brush her daily. I have to vacuum daily to avoid having clumps of hair on my carpet. I need to get her groomed every six weeks.

Both of my Pomeranians are outdoors some of the day, but inside at night. They get grass, goat heads, and about everything else caught up in their fur. They are very high maintenance dogs. They need lots of attention to their beautiful coats.

Regular combing is important so that you can remove the thick wooly hair that sheds from the massive undercoat. The Pomeranian hair matts easily if there is not brushing from the upper and inner coats. Pomeranians need to have the hair trimmed around their anus. You can comb around the coat growth to add fluffiness. The last part of the grooming should be the brushing the coat up to add volume.

Bathing the Pomeranian needs to be enjoyable by the Pomeranian. Make sure the water is the right temperature and that your Pomeranian is calm and enjoying the bath. Talk softly to the Pomeranian to ensure they are feeling relaxed. Be very gentle as you bathe the Pomeranian. Use a conditioner for dogs after the shampoo to get the silkiest hair possible. Blow dry after you bathe your Pomeranian to keep the hair fluffy and smooth.

No matter how tempting it may be, never get your Pomeranian shaved. The skin will not be as protected by the sun, insects, and other things that could irritate the Pomeranian's skin. If there is a huge matt in the hair, try brushing the matt out before shaving the Pomeranian dog. The hair will grow back more course if you shave the Pomeranian.

In conclusion, grooming is essential for the Pomeranian. Every 4-6 weeks the Pomeranian needs a trim and a major brush through with their bath. A Pomeranian should be brushed once a day to avoid matts.

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