In the smaller breeds like the Pomeranian we can often encounter whelping problems that may lead to high vet costs for a caesarian section if the mother cannot whelp naturally

There are many other problems that can occur .

Experenced breeders of Pomeranians call the Pomeranian Breed a heartbreak Breed.

If proper care is not taken you may lose the mother as well as the puppies.

Mother may not be able to feed the babies and to rear these fragile little darlings you may be required to hand feed every 2 hours day and night for a few weeks.

The babies must be kept clean and you may have to assist with emptying the bladder and bowels after each feed.

Are you prepared to put all the time, effort and tears that is often required to successfully produce a litter?

If you think that breeders make a lot of money from breeding Pomeranians, please think again,better still approach registered experienced breeders and ask if they make money from breeding Pomeranians .I can assure you that the answer will be "NO".

Unless your Pomeranian is of exceptional breed type,and of course she must be Kennel Club registered, and you are prepared to mate her to the best possible male with a view to producing superior offspring that will be an asset to the Pomeranian breed as a whole, please think long and hard before you contemplate trying to breed a litter of pet puppies.

Unfortunately shelters are overcrowded with unwanted dogs.

Please ask yourself the following questions-

Will somebody be able to stay at home to care for Mother and her babies?

Do I have safe,secure loving homes for these babies?

Well known breeders have many contacts and usually have homes organized for their puppies before they mate their bitch.

Do I have sufficient resources to pay the necessary veterinary expenses associated with producing a litter?

If for any reason in the future the new owner of the baby I have produced is unable to keep him or her am I willing and able to take this dog back into my home?

Do I know about any genetic problems in the line and do I realize that the purchaser is entitled to return any puppy with a genetic defect and You must refund the purchase price.

It is not necessary for your female Pomeranian to have a litter before she is desexed .Having your girl desexed close to puberty and without breeding a litter from her will greatly lower the chance of her developing mammary and other tumors later in life.

Male and female dogs should be desexed just before reaching puberty, unless they are top specimens of the breed.

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