Bajan Pomeranians 
Your Jouney Begins..... 
Where to get your puppy -
     There are a few routes you can take when looking for a Pomeranian puppy and I will try to give you the pro's and con's of each. By asking your Vet, friends, and animal shelter for references, you can usually find a breeder locally. You can also check out the AKC classified ads, the American Pomeranian Club, local periodicals, and of course, search the internet for Pomeranian breeders. Basically, you can get your new puppy from;
     Obviously, I am a breeder of Pomeranians and will encourage you to find a good breeder to buy from. Finding a really good breeder who is local to you is best as it makes communication easier and eliminates shipping costs if you are able to pick up your puppy. However, finding a good breeder across the country is still better than getting your puppy from a bad breeder locally. Some of the benefits of buying from a good breeder include:
  • access to the parents- you will be able to see mom and usually dad so you can ask questions about mom and dad's temperment and medical history.
  • access to puppies enviroment- note the conditions of the nursery.... it will usually tell you a lot about the quality of care your puppy has received.
  • health garantee- any reputable breeder will stand behind their puppy's health. While we cannot forsee everything, because we know our dogs history and because we work to breed out all known genetic defects, chances are much greater that you will receive a sound, healthy puppy from a reputable breeder.
  • lifetime of support- a good breeder will be there to anwser your questions for the life of your pet.
  • higher cost- the down side is that the cost is higher. Reputable breeders invest in the health of their dogs. With only one or two pups in a litter, we simply cannot afford to charge less than we do.
Animal Shelter or Rescue-
Reptable Breeder-
     Adopting a puppy from your local Humane Society or animal rescue organization can be a wonderful way to find your new pomeranian dog. *CAUTION*- recently some puppy mills have been masquarading as rescues to gain buyers trust. If a "rescue" has a predominant number of puppies and very few adults, it's probably a puppy mill. Do your homework. Get references.
  • gratification of giving a dog a home who might otherwise never have one.
  • reducing the overpopulation of homeless animals
  • relatively small adoption cost
  • the down side is that you don't know the dog's history
  • increased chance of health or temperment problems (particulary where abuse/neglect has occurred)
  • dog may have trouble "bonding"
Puppy Mill or BYB-
     I cannot reccommend anything good about buying a puppy from these people. Puppy mills are just back-yard breeders on a much larger scale. It's not uncommon to find a good breeder who specializes in one or two breeds of dog. We love dogs and there are many different types of dogs for us to fall in love with. When you find a breeder that has four or five different breeds, you are dealing with a BYB. Breeding dogs responsibly takes time, knowledge, and commitment. You cannot really do a good service to the breed or to the buyer when you spread yourself that thin.