An important part of caring for a pomeranian is the coat care. The pomeranian has a thick undercoat and outer coat consisting of long soft hairs.
It is important to brush your pomeranian at least once a day so the coat will stay looking nice and clean. Once your puppy gets used to this, he won’t mind being combed. Because what dog does not like a massage from its owner. This will only improve the bond between owner and dog.
How to trim a Pomeranian?
Trimming a Pomeranian is best done at a dog groomer because it is not easy. Trimming a dog is not the same as cutting your dog. In trimming you remove the dead hairs that are still in the coat. This is done by gently pulling the coat and plucking the hairs. Do you want to do it yourself? Then find plenty of information on YouTube or the Internet so you know how to trim your dog. Below is a start on how to trim your dog:
When do you have to cut a Pomeranian?
Some people think that these little dogs should be cut or shaved when the weather is warm. But his thick coat not only works well against the cold but it also insulates against the heat. Moreover, his coat will never be the same after a shave.
However, it does need to be trimmed. With trimming you remove the dead hairs completely and with shaving some of them remain in the skin. So a Pomeranian should be trimmed, but how often should this be done? If he is brushed often, this really shouldn’t be done either. Brushing, like trimming, removes all the dead hairs. If you do wish to have him trimmed, ask the advice of a specialized Pomeranian dog groomer.
How do you have to wash a Pomeranian?
Washing a dog should be done infrequently. He will usually keep his coat clean himself and doesn’t need to be washed. If you do want to wash him, stick to a maximum of 2 or 3 times a year. Use only special dog shampoo, no other soaps. After washing, dry your dog with a towel. Be careful when you wash your dog too much: this will damage his skin. He will always have to be washed more and more. And he can then also get skin diseases. In principle, a Pomeranian who gets his coat care regularly should not be washed. If you find that your dog starts to smell, you can possibly use a dog perfume.
How do you have to brush a Pomeranian?
First, you should comb your dog with a comb for a Pomeranian. Do this gently and completely, don’t forget to comb the paws as well. After that, continue with a brush so that the hair becomes nice and soft and will grow faster.
Besides the coat, you also stimulate your dog’s skin and blood circulation. Brushing your dog also protects against all kinds of small critters such as parasites, etc.
And the bond between you and your dog wil increase a lot. So another plus!
Hair loss
It could be that your Pomeranian is losing some hair. This certainly happens during that your pup is in his adolescence and gets his growth spawn. Between the ages of 3 months and 6 months, this breed will have less hair volume.
If your Pomeranian’s hair is falling out, brush your dog more than usual. Does your dog continue to lose hair abnormally? Then it is advisable to go for a check-up at the vet.
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