Question:I more mean his coat. It is not as fluffy as other pomeranians his age. I don't have him yet, since he is still with the breeder, but I have been comparing him to other ones the same age and pet quality like himself. He is 6+ weeks old in the pictures, and his coat is not nearly as poofy as other pommies at 6 weeks... Will his coat grow or will he end up being one of those poms with a short coat? His parents have nice coats but they looked way more thick as puppies.
Here is one of him at 6 weeks old:
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Here are two of him at 6 weeks old and 5 days:
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Thank you all for the help and opinions.
I will love him all the same, just curious.
Answers:
OMG! Hes a cutie.
Puppy's of all breeds have different coats than adult dogs. The information the woman at your shelter gave you is true. At 4-6 months, the adult coat usually grows in. Don't be surprised if you see lots of fuzz in your puppy's brush when grooming him during this time.
I don't know why you would try to rush your puppy's adult coat to grow in. Genetics play a leading role in determining what type of coat your dog will have.
Simple grooming is all your puppy needs at this point, as he ages the adult coat will grow in naturally.
Adding an "essential fatty acid" supplement (Omega 3 and 6) to your puppy's diet will increase the gloss and sheen of his coat. These fatty acids must be given daily, they also help keep the skin in good condition. Speak to your vet regarding how much to give.
Coming from a shelter, your puppy may not have had the best quality food. That could account for his coat seeming too thin. Feeding your puppy a high quality diet will help his coat grow in nicely. If you switch foods, do so gradually, over a period of 5-7 days. Switching food too quickly can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
If your vet thinks the puppy is younger than 18 weeks, then he probably is. Here is a web site with info on what age the different puppy teeth grow in, a reliable way of knowing how old a puppy is:
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/how-old-is-...
Unlike your puppy's coat which doesn't need much care at this age, your puppy's teeth matter a great deal. This is the time to get your puppy used to having his teeth brushed. It is important for Pomeranians to receive excellent dental care, since they are prone to tooth loss. Regular cleaning is a must. Dry food is recommended to aid in keeping teeth and gums healthy, but it's not a substitute for tooth brushing.
omg he is such a cutie! maybe everyone in the batch is like that
He looks fine!
First of all, he is GORGEOUS! Secondly, his hair will most likely grow in like his parents...think of babies, some babies are born bald as a bowling ball and other have a full head of hair and they all eventually grow hair. Dogs are the same!
Your pom should get a coat like others. Right now he just has his baby hair. That will actually all go away and he will get his fluffy coat as he get older. Don't worry---he is soooooo cute. He looks just as fluffy as other poms I have seen.
Your Pom is very cute!
There can be several factors... He just may naturally not have as much hair. His undercoat may not be as think. Which would all lead to him being sold as a pet quality pup.
Just enjoy him. Poms have great personalities...
he is the cutest pomeranian puppy i have ever seen. it is like all pomeranians but cuter
I think he looks pretty normal for a pom puppy. His fur will grow as he gets older, and his color will change too. He will eventually look pretty much like his parents.
he looks fine to me.. honestly he doesnt look any less fluffy than any other pom that age.
He's fine, try not to worry about it. Every dog is different, no matter what the parents look like or what the species tends to look like.
Hey there could be a genetic thing that happened to all of the puppies or maybe to just a couple he might grow out of it or he might just have a shorter coat but there cute either way
Well I'm sorry your puppy isn't the same as others his age. There are two possibilities 1: The dog isn't a Pomeranian he looks like a shi-tzu 2:He has an illness in which it causes him to have short fur.
His coat looks fine, that is his puppy coat and that will all fall out as he starts to grow.
Dogs like that usually do not get their beautiful coat until they reach maturity. I raised Shetland Sheepdogs and the males didn't have full coat until they were about two years old. If you have seen the mother and father and they have good coats, your pup should also have a good coat.
Don't worry about his coat, love him for what he is.
he is beautiful...perfect.dont worry.
his coat looks nice. it could be why he and the others are considered pet quality. in my opinion, he is perfectly fuzzy, adorable and the cutest pom pup i have seen in a long time.
Be happy your dog is Unique.
He's cute. But I would meet his parents to see what they look like. Then you will know more or less what his shape and size is going to be when he's an adult. Please make sure you are not getting him from a puppy mill. They tend to have more health problems plus it's not right.
Does this breeder happen to have shih tzus that she breeds too? Or perhaps a male shih tzu for a neighbor dog?
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I just read the comments above mine. The person who suggested it was a shih mix is correct. I bred them for many years, and honestly, that dog has shih tzu in it. I would bet money on it. It's beautiful, but it's not a full blooded pom. They have poitier noses and less hairy faces. I have had both breeds. That's not a full blooded pom.
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I know the breeder says he is a full blooded pom and has registered him as one. I know the dogs she says are Mom and Dad are poms. I understand that. I am just telling you that not all breeders are honorable and people can even make honest mistakes. And this dog looks like it has shih tzu in it. I could be wrong, but I have had hundreds of shih tzu puppies and even a few shih-poms. This puppy looks like it has shih tzu in its blood line. I just know that because I sold them for many years. Shih tzu crosses are wonderful little dogs. I like the crosses with poms and pekes better than either poms or pekes themselves. So don't get mad or defensive. I am just telling you what I see from my past experiences. ok? I am not trying to be mean. I just don't want you to end up paying super big prices for something unless it is really worth it. And even if it is a mix, it is still a wonderful puppy. The mix cuts shedding and barking and nippyness. I prefer the mix to the purebred pom. But don't pay an extravagant amount for something if it is not worth it. Know what you are buying.
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