So you have decided to buy or have already bought a Pomeranian Spitz puppy. Now you are wondering how to take care of him, what to feed him, how to walk him, how to train him to use the litter box, how to groom him, where to put him to sleep, and so on.
The first thing to understand is that your dog is not a toy, but a living creature that needs responsibility and care. If it’s hungry or has a problem, it won’t be able to tell you, so you need to be observant and watch how it behaves.
The first thing to think about is where the puppy will live. You will need to find a comfortable place for the puppy to sleep. It is best to buy a puppy bed beforehand, especially as puppies like houses where they can hide completely and get away from each other.
While the puppy is small, he won’t be running around your flat or house, which isn’t very practical, so it’s a good idea to get a kennel for the first time. This will allow you to restrict your puppy’s movements as you can put him in the kennel and he’ll stay there. It’s also practical for getting your puppy used to the litter box.
The kennel can be covered with nappies until the puppy understands that he can only go to the toilet in a nappy, and these can be placed in the kennel after his meal so that you don’t have to wait outside for him to go to the toilet and he won’t be distracted by your presence and can go to the toilet in peace. You can then open the kennel and let him out for a walk.
It is advisable to feed your puppy special food until he is fully grown. This is because micro and miniature dogs are fussy eaters and feeding them anything will cause them distress and diarrhoea. The special food already contains the balanced complexes they need and tells you how much to give. What’s more, Pomeranian Spitz love dry food and eat it with gusto.
Once you have given your puppy a regular meal, make sure he poops properly and is active afterwards. If there is the slightest change in your puppy’s behaviour, it is advisable to stop experimenting with food until his digestion has stabilised.
When a puppy enters a new home, he will be curious and look around every corner, so be careful not to let him go into areas where he could fall or injure himself. You can’t leave your puppy on the bed either, as he might jump off after you and hurt his paws.
As for walks, it’s up to you. You can train him to go outside, but you’ll need to take him out several times a day. It’s better to train him to use a litter box, especially as he’s a very small breed, and only take him for walks when possible.
In general, the Spitz can live well without being walked, especially in winter when it’s cold or rainy. It is therefore safe to leave them at home.
Many people wonder how to groom a Spitz. In general, Spitz will start to grow their coat at about one year of age. At 3-5 months of age, they begin to shed their baby hairs for adult hairs, this process continues until about 7-8 months, at which point the dog begins to grow adult hairs, which increase in thickness and beauty as the puppy grows.
After one year of age, you can take your Pomeranian puppy to the groomer for a haircut. This may include a haircut under a Boo. Note, however, that it’s not advisable to groom a Pomeranian puppy frequently, as this can lead to hair problems and alopecia, where the hair falls out completely, leaving the puppy bald.