by Doreen Martel

Created on: February 13, 2009   Last Updated: February 24, 2012

Like most dogs, your Pomeranian is going to need grooming. These special little dogs have beautiful fur that is very high maintenance. A Pomeranian has two coats,  an undercoat that is soft and an overcoat that is far more coarse. Pomeranian's shed their undercoat depending on their sex. Females will shed the undercoat when they are under stress, gestating or when they are in heat. Males shed their undercoats one time annually.

Brushing your Pomeranian's coat

Your Pomeranian requires regular brushing. The Teddy Bear Pomeranian cut is the most popular among Pomeranian owners. These pint sized active puppies need regular grooming to keep their fur from being matted. Regular brushing helps their coat maintain a beautiful sheen. You can brush daily if you want, but certainly not less than two or three times weekly.

A good brush is required. Do not skimp on the purchase of a proper grooming brush. Pomeranian fur is very dense and therefore the bristles of the brush need to penetrate to the skin. Most Pomeranian pups love being brushed. By nature, these dogs are what we would term vain and they want to look good.

In between brushing your Pomeranian, you will want to watch for matting. Mats can easily be corrected by carefully brushing through them.

Bathing your Pomeranian

Pomeranian puppies should ideally be bathed every two to three months. If your dog is prone to getting very dirty you can bathe more often. Use a high quality dog shampoo. You may need to use a conditioning rinse to help keep the fur from becoming tangled. never use shampoo that is for use on humans on your Pomeranian (or any other dog). Human shampoo can cause serious skin problems.

Fleas and ticks

All dogs are prone to fleas and if they go outside. If other pets are present in the home they may share fleas. Use of flea shampoo and dips should be limited to infestations. Use a monthly flea and tick treatment or a flea collar to keep your Pomeranian flea free. You should check your Pom frequently for ticks as their thick fur is an ideal hiding place. Pay special attention to the area behind the ears and below the chin.

Toenails

Your Pomeranian may grow very long hair between their toes. It is important to keep these hairs trimmed (especially in the winter) as they collect debris. Toenails should be clipped at a right angle. Be careful to avoid the quick which can cause bleeding.

Ears

Check your Pomeranian's ears regularly. Keep them clean and dry. The easiest way to clean them is with a small, damp facecloth. Check ears often for ticks, mites and other infestations.

Keeping your Pomeranian well groomed is important. The grooming of a Pomeranian is critical to keep their coats shiny and healthy looking. Don't ever forget how vain your Pomeranian is, they will keep their attitude if they look great and you will see the difference in their attitude.

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