Finding An Honest Pomeranian Breeder

There has been a growing demand for the Pomeranian breed in recent years, what with so many celebrities in Hollywood sporting their little bundles of fluff wherever they go. The Pomeranian is certainly one of the most elegant small breed dogs, but many people are not aware of their affectionate nature. A growing awareness of the desirability of the Pomeranian as a family pet has left many a respectable Pomeranian breeder in the dark as to how best to keep up with the onslaught of orders.

Because there are many steps that a respectable Pomeranian breeder must take in order to ensure that each litter he or she produces is healthy, and that the prospective owners are going to give the pups a good home, many people are becoming impatient and purchasing their dogs from local pet stores who have been supplied by puppy mills. These puppy mills produce pups en masse, and often deliver dogs to the pet stores that are sick and even dying.

Puppy mills are a nightmare to an honest Pomeranian breeder. These mills churn out as many puppies as possible in a single year, often breeding females as soon as one litter is delivered. This is dangerous due to the fact that small breed dogs need time to heal in between litters. At least a season or two is recommended, but a quality Pomeranian may wait as many as three seasons before breeding a female for a second time.

When you purchase your puppies from pet stores, you are helping the dishonest Pomeranian breeder to stay in business. It is most important that you realize a respectable breeder would never dream of selling even a single pup to a pet store where they have no control over where their dogs are placed. Quality Pomeranian breeders are most concerned with the health and quality of life their pups have, and often will refuse to sell a potential buyer a dog if they don't feel they can provide the best home.

Don't be fooled by pet storeowners who do their best to tell you that their puppies only come from an honest Pomeranian breeder. These pet storeowners are highly trained in answering that question, as the world's awareness of the atrocities of puppy mills grows. But nevertheless, do not be fooled when a pet storeowner tells you that he or she only buys from a local breeder. You'll only set yourself up for heartache when your new dog turns out to be potentially fatally ill.

A Pomeranian is a wonderful dog that can provide you and your family with a long and happy relationship. When you make certain to only get your new dog from a well respected Pomeranian breeder, you do you part to help make sure your new dog will be healthy; but also to help stop the puppy mills from making any money. If everyone were to refuse to buy puppies from the pet stores, the dishonest Pomeranian breeder would soon find himself out of work.