Does a Pomeranian need to be shaved down during hot weather? No! There is no reason to shave downyour Pom's beautiful coat because the weather is hot. If the inner layer is shaved, the coat will may never grow back again to what it once was. The Pomeranian is famous for his long coat and shaving it down actually does very little to cool off a dog. During time of hot weather, exercise or go for daily walks early in the day and/or later the evening and offer plenty of water when you are outside for an extended time.

 

Trimming (not shaving down to look like Boo the Pomeranian) is perfectly fine and is usually done via a professional dog groomer...to keep the coat looking nice and trim off an excess fur (such as long fur on the paws, etc).

 

A minor trim to keep things neat and tidy can be done every 2 to 3 months as needed. The goal will NOT be to cut the coat down, but rather to straighten out pieces that may have grown a bit longer than others and to trim off 1/8 to 1/4 inches of tips if they look dried out. A" re-fresh" such as this every so often can help to maintain the rounded look and allow the longer guard hairs to stand up properly.

 

A Pomeranian should be brushed at least twice per week with a slicker brush, which is a small brush with curved wire bristles. Twice a week will keep fur mats at bay, but daily brushing will keep sticks and yard debris from collecting in your Pom Pom's fur, and therefore keep said items out of your couch. When you brush your dog, make sure you get all the way down to the skin. It doesn't do a lot of good to just brush the topcoat of a Pomeranian, you need to get down into that fluffy undercoat and remove the loose hair and dirt.

Bathing

You could bathe your Pomeranian daily if you wanted to—though with all the work that goes into bathing a Pomeranian, that might not leave time for much else. The point is, unlike with some other dog breeds, you don't have to worry about over-bathing the Pom Pom. On the other hand, you should make sure you do bathe your dog at least once per month. To avoid drying your dog's skin or tangling his hair, use a good-quality dog shampoo and a detangling conditioner. Make sure you thoroughly brush your Pomeranian before the bath.

After-Bath Grooming

After the bath, use a blow dryer to completely dry your dog's fur while you brush him out. Make sure you blow the air in the same direction that you are brushing. Blow-drying can tangle the fur, so it is important to brush while you blow. Don't make your job any harder than it has to be. Also, be sure that your blow dryer is on the cool setting so that you don't accidentally burn your dog. Using a blow dryer might seem like too much, but the undercoat of a Pomeranian can trap moisture and irritate your dog's skin, so you need to be sure he is completely dry.

Mats

The truth is, mats happen. Rain, wind, snow and sticks all contribute to the formation of fur mats. If you catch them early, when they're small, you can get them out with your slicker brush. Work the mat from the outside in. Pick at it with your slicker brush and don't be afraid to change your angle of attack often. Be patient and keep at it until it is completely gone. If the mat is too big for you to tackle, go to a professional groomer. Groomers can cut the mat into smaller sections and work it out that way, or they can cut the mat out of the fur altogether.

Haircuts

To give your Pomeranian a show dog look, you can trim the fur every couple of months so that the dog has an overall round appearance. If you are inexperienced or nervous about using scissors on your dog, you may want to have a professional groomer handle the cutting. If you aren't looking for that full-fluff show Pomeranian look, you can have your dog's hair trimmed shorter. Since the Pomeranian is a double-coated dog, you cannot shave him. That would damage his undercoat and leave him unprotected from the elements. You can, however, have the fur trimmed to about 2 inches. The shorter coat will need less grooming and be less prone to matting.