Does anyone know about Pomeranian coat coloring?

[LeilaNami]

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Whoa, I wouldn't say she's a mix. First of all, you gotta remember that there are multiple pom "types" (not really but I don't know another word to call it. "variations" maybe?). Standard poms can get up to 15 lbs. Toy poms are the 3-7lb range and larger as well as smaller. There are also smooth coat, teddy bear, and long hair as well. There are also foxface poms. For some reason, you don't find a lot of info about the standard pom, but they exist. It's probably because they take more after their ancestors and the AKC only cares about toys. Also, just because they are AKC registered, doesn't necessarily mean they fit the breed standard for show quality. So, since yours was AKC registered, that means that it is a purebred pom that just happens to be a non-show quality individual because she's too big.

 

[Rue]

That is very interesting, I think she weighs 8 pounds, but not sure exactly.
My best guess if she was a mix is part long haired chihuahua.

I'm not a Pom expert...but we've shown and trained dogs off and on for a long time now - so I've had the opportunity to see a lot and discuss different breeds...and I tend to agree...it looks like a mix. However it might also be 'off'...we have a purebred pony that doesn't look remotely like she's purebred...so it happens with certain mixes of genes.

I've never heard of a white facial stripe being an indicator of deafness.

As far as pet-stores go...remember that a good breeder, that is concerned with finding good homes for their puppies...will never sell to a pet-store. Don't buy your dogs from them.

If you want to do the DNA test for fun...go ahead, but don't put too much faith in it. It's very limited in scope.

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what does it matter? i think having a cutie for a friend is great, theres really no need to spend 100$ on a test, when you can buy more t's...

If it's soley a pet. It doesn't matter. But some people like to know. I know I like to know.

We've had purebred dogs until the last 5 years. Our last two are pound dogs. One appears to be a purebred American Bulldog...but it would be nice to know. The younger is 1/2 Catahoula...and 1/2 something else. It's really bugging me that I don't know what the 1/2 something else is...;P

I've gotten the dog-training bug again, and am training the Catahoula X...but I'd love to trial him...and I can't...he's neither purebred - and even if he was he's not a recognized breed. So there is that limiting factor for some of us to consider.