Pomeranian Dog Food Habits
The amount of food which should be given to a pom depends on the age size metabolism and activity level of the dog.
Pomeranian dog food habits. They look like stuffed animals. Determining the right amount of food. He needs 3 4 meals per day until he s 6 months old. However recommended daily amount for average.
As adults a quarter cup to one half cup of adult food per pound of weight is ample but give less if your pomeranian walks away from his food for more than five minutes. Pomeranian colors and physical characteristics. 5 pound pomeranian dog requires about 1 25 cups of food. It is very good if you can feed raw food diet to your pomeranian.
Feeding quality food will make sure that your dog is not nutrition deficient. Odd eating habits moving hiding dog food training your pomeranian to eat in the his her dining area some pomeranians are known to take their food that you place so nicely down for them in their designated eating area and then pick up their food and go into another room to eat it. The pomeranian weight can be anywhere between 3 lbs and 7 lbs. 6 pound pomeranian dog needs 2 cups of food.
Pomeranian information including pictures training behavior and care of pomeranians and dog breed mixes. Intelligent active and a relatively healthy breed pomeranians make wonderful companion dogs and also do well in competitions including obedience and agility trials. Growing pomeranian puppies have high energy demands. Pomeranians are tiny and adorable.
Despite weighing only 3 to 7 pounds these small dogs retain many of the behavioral characteristics of their larger working breed ancestors. The amount increases during growth spurts and drops when he s a fully grown adult. The breed became popular thanks to queen victoria who was a huge collector of pomeranian dogs. You could also keep your dog s food bowl full as long as he doesn t have a tendency to overeat.
As a puppy your pomeranian needs at least three but probably four meals a day to fuel his growth and development. Cocky commanding and animated. Pomeranian temperament personality training behavior pros and cons advice and information by michele welton dog trainer behavioral consultant author of 15 dog books the akc standard says the pomeranian is inquisitive by nature. A puppy has a tiny tummy so each meal should be small.
The best dog food for pomeranians is a toy or small breed diet formulated for dogs of your pomeranian s life stage. One and a quarter cups of food per day at 5 pounds or 2 cups of food per day at 6 pounds is appropriate. 3 pound dog needs about 1 cup of food. Pomeranian size is between 6 7 inches.