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Pomeranian Breed Standard

Today I thought we'd discuss the Pomeranian breed standard, the bible on what all reputable and registered breeders should be trying to achieve with each puppy they produce. Whenever you are looking to purchase a puppy, please ensure the breeder is registered with the Australia National Kennel Council and the corresponding organisation in the state the puppy is from (e.g. Dogs ACT, Dogs NSW, Dogs QLD), this will help ensure your puppy is bred with the breed standard in mind and within ethical, loving conditions. So what is it breeders are actually looking for in this standard? Let's have a look! This is the breed standard as of 2014, it is what the breed is defined as and what breeders are looking to preserve. Of course, no dog is perfect and a pet pom often won't meet all these standards, hence not staying in the breeders program. However, having this standard is essential for breeders to know what they are looking for and what we love about this wonderful toy br...

Is a Pomeranian right for me?

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(Dogs 101 Pomeranian: The essential overview of this adorable breed) Cute, fluffy and small, I have been asked time and time again what breed my dogs and how on Earth people can get one. So, what are these adorable dogs and how do you know whether one is right for you? Don't get me wrong, I love my dogs and I have a huge passion for the Pomeranian breed, but they aren't for everyone. These dogs demand pampering, constant attention and require intensive training to not become like the well-known Teddy Pom-Pom on Victoria Stinwell's "It's Me or the Dog" (Teddy Pom-Pom: A Pomeranian Nightmare) "So what?" you might say, "all dogs are a huge commitment, how much work could such a tiny dog be?" Well, let's do the run down! Dogs are not solitary animals The toy dogs we know today as Pomeranians were developed by Queen Victoria to be a   lapdog, meaning not only are they  small enough to lie comfortably on a per...

Pom Takeover at Floriade Dogs' Day Out

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It was a Pomeranian takeover at Floriade's much loved Dogs' Day Out this year! Prada, Coco and their fellow pom friends, including Canberra locals and those traveled from Melbourne and Sydney, were the highlight of the day for many dog lovers. Making such a scene as to be featured by Win News, Canberra Times and put Pomeranians on the agenda for the Floriade hosted breed photos. Poms make the Canberra Times It was photo opportunities galore. Prada and Coco had the time of their life, putting up with their crazy mum taking photo after photo of them among the flowers.  We cannot wait for next year and look forwarding to continuing the Pom Takeover Mission!!!