The Pomeranian is one of the most popular small breed dogs on the market today. Their celebrity has gained even more in recent years, with the onslaught of Hollywood starlets who proudly tote their precious little cuties to every single red-carpet event possible. What most people don't realize is that, as adorably elegant as these dogs are, they make wonderful companions for anyone of any age. They are best known for their full coats, but of more importance is their capacity for love and affection.

Because there are many steps that a respectable Pomeranian breeder must take in order to ensure that each litter he or she produces is healthy, and that the prospective owners are going to give the pups a good home, many people are becoming impatient and purchasing their dogs from local pet stores who have been supplied by puppy mills. These puppy mills produce pups en masse, and often deliver dogs to the pet stores that are sick and even dying.

Purchasing a Pomeranian from any place other than from a highly respected Pomeranian breeder can be a dangerous move. Pet stores are supplied by mass breeders who run centers known as puppy mills. These mills have one purpose, which is to produce as many dogs in a single sitting as possible.

An honest Pomeranian breeder will put each person who wants one of their pups through a rigorous screening process in order to make certain that they will give the best care possible to their dog.

The dishonest Pomeranian breeder who supplies pet stores often is running what is known as a puppy mill. The only purpose of these mills is to churn out as many pups as possible throughout the year, in order to profit from the growing popularity of these dogs. Pups born in puppy mills are often born sick, simply because the breeders who run these mills raise their dogs in conditions that are barely legal, and will breed a female as many times in a year as possible.

Many pet storeowners will try to tell you that their dogs come from a quality, local breeder. Don't be taken in by their heartfelt speech. An honest Pomeranian breeder would never consider selling a dog to a place where he or she would have no control over who was going to be the new owner. Pet store employees have been taught to tell people that their dogs come from a well-respected breeder; unfortunately, this just isn't the truth.

When you refuse to buy a Pomeranian pup from a pet store, you are helping to ensure that the dishonest Pomeranian isn't making any more money. If everyone would stop buying dogs in the pet stores, these breeders would soon be out of business, and there would be far fewer new dog owners becoming heartbroken when their new pup dies from maltreatment.

A Pomeranian makes a wonderful family pet, so don't you think your family deserves the very best?