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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.

Unfortunately, this increased celebrity has left a wide open market for the dishonest Pomeranian breeder. Though many people are unaware of it, a respectable Pomeranian breeder has a long list of responsibilities that he or she must adhere to in order to produce only the healthiest of pups. These responsibilities are for the protection of their puppies, as well as for the protection of the new owners. Sadly, most people don’t realize these responsibilities are so important, and impatiently purchase their new dogs from a pet store.

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.

An honest Pomeranian breeder will put each person who wants one of their pups through a rigorous screening process in order to make certain that they will give the best care possible to their dog.

Most people do not realize the extensive screening process that a respectable Pomeranian breeder will require possible owners to go through. These breeders are concerned about the quality of life their dogs will have in their new homes, and would never dream of selling their puppies to a pet store where they have no control over who can take one home. Only a dishonest Pomeranian breeder would have such little concern for their puppies’ well being.

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.

Most pet storeowners have a canned speech that they will give to potential puppy buyers about the fact that they only get their dogs from a well-respected Pomeranian breeder. The sad truth is that this simply isn’t so, and that no dog coming form a pet store has been bred by someone concerned for the health and welfare of the dog.

A Pomeranian makes a wonderful family pet, so don’t you think your family deserves the very best?

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