Life with Exotic Pomeranian Puppies

It seems that there are some types of Pomeranian always available for sale or in rescues. The domestic dog has incredibly flexible genes, and some types are proof of this. The original Pomeranian is probably extinct. They were stout sled pullers and sheep herders. Two centuries ago, they weighed about thirty pounds. When they went to England, the trend of raising them smaller and smaller began. There are now toy dogs, teacup Pomeranians and exotic puppies today on both sides of the Atlantic.

The only thing that sets exotic Pomeranian puppies apart from standard puppies is their color. That is all. If you have an exotic dog, be prepared for a lot of know-it-alls to say, “That’s not a true Pomeranian because the color isn’t right.” If you want to show your dogs then exotic types are not for you as they can be disqualified even if you can prove your exotic Pomeranian puppies are all purebreds.

Exotic Pomeranian puppies will still have the build of standard puppies, regardless of their coat color. Since the Humane League of the United States says that a quarter of all abandoned pets are purebreds, there is a good chance that your supposed exotic Pomeranian puppy is a purebred. This will help you determine what your potential puppy’s strengths and weaknesses are. He will also be better prepared for medical problems later.

Exotic Pomeranians are most likely abandoned through no fault of their own. Due to their small size, (like most toy dogs) they are difficult to tame. Small bladders mean they can’t hold as much. Some have had success training exotic dogs to use a litter box. Their coats shed a lot, and they shed twice a year. At four to five months of age, exotic Pomeranian puppies can look quite scruffy. These coats need daily grooming, or else they quickly become unsanitary.

Some pups come in blue, motley (a few solid color spots on a mostly white body), chocolate (dark brown), beaver (another shade of brown), lavender (a light shade of gray), and blackbird (must be seen for be believed). With the exception of blackbird blue, none of these colors are dramatic enough to grab the attention of the average person. And yet, exotic Pomeranian puppies cost many hundreds of dollars, even from responsible breeders.

Why do people care what color a Pomeranian is? Because some colors are in fashion and others are not. Some people want to have a “special edition” that is hard to come by and brag about it. But exotic pups act like standard Pomeranians. And they’re becoming more fragile and unhealthy with each passing color fad. There seems to be more emphasis on color and small size than on the health of these dogs. Pomeranians are believed to have the weakest teeth in the dog world.