The breed Pomeranian, in addition to being charming due to its endearing expressions and affectionate character, is the one with the greatest volume and density of hair of the spitz group, the oldest companion dogs, which requires more time of dedication and care to maintain a he althy and beautiful coat.
Pomeranian Hair Characteristics
The double layer of hair keeps this tender breed safe from the cold and with a very particular beauty. We observe a first inner layer of soft, thick and fluffy hair, as well as another outer layer of long, smooth hair with a rough texture, which covers its entire body. In addition, their fur comes in a wide variety of shades, such as black, white, brown, orange and greyish.
However, during the moulting season, Pomeranians can have a rather worn and damaged coat. It is for this reason that it is necessary to undo them from time to time to help them show off a coat that is the same or more beautiful, voluminous and shiny than before.
Next, we explain how to care for a Pomeranian's coat.
Special care for Pomeranian hair
Given its extension and volume, typical of cold climates, it is necessary to take care of the Pomeranian's coat regularly. It is recommended to brush your hair every day and, if this is not possible, at least twice a week. Try to do it as a puppy so that it gets used to it and does not develop fears.
If we find a knot when combing it, we should try to gently undo it with the comb and even with our fingers. If this is not possible, we will try to use some home remedies to untangle the hair, but if we cannot, we will have to use scissors to cut the knot, always cutting as little as possibleIn this way we will ensure that our furry little man looks clean, silky and without knots.
As for the frequency of baths, it will depend on how often our dog gets dirty, but it is advisable not to exceed one bath a monthThe thickness of the coat together with the layer of fat will prevent dirt from reaching the skin, so if we brush the dog regularly, we will keep its skin clean and without the need to constantly bathe it.
It is recommended to detangle your hair well before wetting it and use a hydrating shampoo appropriate for your long and voluminous hair, such as the shampoo kw with mink oil or Show Spirit moisturizing/volumizing shampoo, always avoiding contact with eyes and ears.
After apply the shampoo evenly all over the body with a massage and leave the product to act for the time specified on the package, remove the soap with plenty of water. You can repeat this step one more time. Next, it is important to moisturize your hair with a conditioner to prevent the hair from becoming damaged and dry.
Later we should spend some time drying the hair, directing the dryer from bottom to top and against the grain if we want to add volume. In addition, we can help ourselves with a natural bristle brush or boar brush to give volume and avoid static.
It is of vital importance to periodically shed the smallest of the spitz group, especially during the moulting season, as we will facilitate the adaptation to both cold and heat. A visit to the dog hairdresser at least twice a year (coinciding with the change of seasons and the shedding season) for the Pomeranian shedding will help us to complete the care of our adorable dog's fur.
Can you give a Pomeranian a haircut?
While we can cut a Pomeranian's hair very sparingly, it is not advisable The natural growth of Pomeranian hair with grooming adequate and minimal will ensure the maintenance of the small dog's hair he althy, with a fluffy and elegant appearance.
Being shedding dogs, they do not require haircuts, since their nature is responsible for maintaining their coat at a more or less equal length throughout the year, the undercoat being somewhat denser in winter because of the cold. Still, the fur can be trimmed slightly to give it its characteristic rounded shape, as well as the legs, paws, earsand anus for your comfort, hygiene and good image.
However, what is very important is never shave the Pomeranian's hair with a clipper, since the hair follicles of his hair is very delicate and, by shaving, it could atrophy, even causing the hair to not grow anymore Also, by removing his hair, we would expose our friend cold in winter and heat burns in summer, constantly leaving your body unprotected.
Similarly, if you cut too much even without shaving, the hair will take a long time to recover. Some trends like the Boo cut can cause what is commonly called post clipping alopecia, a serious he alth problem for our friend that exposes him to sunburn, changes in the color of the coat or hyperpigmentation of the skin among others.
The best option is to visit a professional dog groomer who knows how to groom and shape your dog's hair with a pair of professional scissors. Not all hairstyles are recommended or suitable for Pomeranian dogs, so only a specialist can advise us to what extent we can fix our dog's hair without causing damage to the coat or he alth problems.
