How to Groom a Pomeranian

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Slicker brush
Metal comb
Matt comb
Scissors
Nail trimmers
Dog shampoo
Blow dryer
Toothbrush
Enzymatic toothpaste

Step 1:
Brush and comb your pomeranian at least twice a week using a slicker brush and metal comb to remove an abundance of thick, shedding hair from his wooly undercoat and harsh outercoat.
Step 2:
Use a matting comb to work out mats in your dog's coat. Both coats are extremely dense and mat frequently. Be sure to dampen her hair before de-matting to help ease the process for you and your dog.
Step 3:
Trim excess hair around your pomeranian's anal area, on his hocks, around his ears and anywhere else you notice stray hairs. Remember to retain his puffy-haired appearance.
Step 4:
Clip hair on her paws and even out the hair on the bottom of her feet with her pads. Trim her nails at least once a month with small dog or cat nail clippers.
Step 5:
Bathe your pomeranian every 3 to 4 weeks or as needed if dirty. Use a high quality moisturizing shampoo, recommended by your vet, breeder or pet store. Use care not to get water in his ears.
Step 6:
Blow your dog dry. While blowing, brush her coat against the grain, then with the grain to add volume. Once dry, brush a final time with an upward motion to achieve the pomeranian's characteristic puffed up look.
Step 7:
Brush your dog's teeth daily with an enzymatic toothpaste, which fights bacteria. Pomeranians are highly prone to tooth decay and tooth loss, so dental care is a must.

Resources

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