The Pomeranian dog breed is a member of both the toy and Spitz groups. This dog breed is considered toy because adult Pomeranians grow to a size of only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. (A Pomeranian pup weighs mere ounces!) The breed is classified as part of the Spitz group because of its lineage. Pomeranians are close relatives of many other breeds like the Chow Chow and Samoyed which all descended from large sledding dogs found around the Baltic Sea, particularly in Iceland and Lapland. In the 1700s and 1800s, it became fashionable to breed specific types of Spitz dogs to be smaller. The Pomeranian, for example, was bred down to its toy size from the much larger German Spitz breed.

Knowing the history of the Pomeranian is a good start when researching whether to buy a purebred Pomeranian pup. This breed has specific characteristics, health issues and grooming needs that a potential buyer should be educated about. This will help the future dog owner in raising a healthy, happy Pomeranian puppy.

Training should capture the Pomeranian pup's attention. Pomeranians are very intelligent and trainable once owners engage them. Pomeranian puppies have a tendency to bark and get underfoot. These are the first behavioral traits that they should be trained against for the well being of both the owner and puppy.

The grooming needs of Pomeranians are also moderate to high maintenance. These tiny dogs appear to be more fur than body due to the fact that they have two layers of fur, a soft undercoat and a longer overcoat. The coat requires daily brushing to prevent mats and tangles and to maintain the overall beauty of the Pomeranian pup. Pomeranians resemble baby foxes. They have doll-like faces, dark noses and eyes, and small teeth. The breed suffers from dental problems so daily brushing of teeth is also a grooming requirement. Attention should be paid closely to the Pomeranian pup when around small children as it will snap if its tail is pulled or it is held too tightly. Adult Pomeranians grow to be only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall and they can be hurt easily if tripped over or dropped.

A good Pomeranian breeder can provide tips on Pomeranian puppy care. Breeders have already established a relationship with the Pomeranian pup and have begun to socialize and train the puppy. It is up to the dog buyer to continue providing adequate puppy care to ensure his or her Pomeranian grows up to be both physically and emotionally healthy.

Buyers should be well versed on the breed they have chosen to buy from. Pomeranians have specific needs that are different from other breeds. Buyers should also have researched the breeder they are buying from to make sure they are reputable and that their Pomeranian puppies are healthy and happy. Buyers should have read up on Pomeranian puppy care tips and be ready to exercise them. Good breeders will always be available to answer questions because they are invested in each Pomeranian pup and also desire to see puppies go to appropriate homes.