~Commonly Asked Questions~
Questions and Answers
Please take the time to read through our Questions and Answers.
This page will answer nearly ALL of your questions and
probably some you didn't even know you had:)
Included here is info on shipping, vaccines, pricing, colors,
AKC registration questions....etc....
Q. Do you offer shipping?
We offer shipping to anywhere in the United States, using a personal "pet nanny" who carries the puppy on the plane with them.
We actually prefer that our puppies be picked up directly from us. This is so we can meet your family, you can meet us, and you can meet your puppy's parents.
Q. When can my new puppy come home with me?
Our puppies must be a minimum of 8 weeks old to leave our home. Often a particularly small puppy will have to stay with us until he or she is 12+ weeks old. We want to make sure that our puppies are capable of eating well on their own and maintaining their blood sugar to reduce the chances of hypoglycemia once they leave here.
We also want to be sure that they are mature enough to handle the stress associated with moving to a new home, leaving behind their mother and littermates, meeting new people & animal friends, and experiencing different routines and living situations.
Pomeranians are a toy sized breed, they are delicate even as adults, by they are especially fragile as puppies. Also, Pomeranian Puppies learn a great deal about how to be a great companion dog from their mothers and if taken too soon, they don't learn certain skills. We know how hard it is to wait for your new baby to come home, but please respect this policy and understand why it is important for your puppy to remain here until 8+ weeks.
Q. How much do your pom puppies cost?
Our puppies prices vary depending on pedigree, sex, color, and full or limited AKC registration. Generally speaking puppies with the rarest, most exotic, most desirable, or most frequently requested traits are going to have a higher value.
Lowest prices for example might be for larger black male (common color, bigger in size, and male gender) Most expensive prices for example would be for a small, white female (hardest to produce color and is the color, gender, and size most requested).
We usually wait until the pups are at least 4 weeks old before we evaluate them and put a price on them.
Additional details on prices available upon request.
Q. Are your puppies vet checked before going to their new homes?
A. Yes. All of our puppies are vet checked by our Florida licensed vet (at 8 weeks old). At that time they receive their Florida health certificate. If any
defect or illness is found at the vet exam, you will be given the chance to choose another puppy of equal value or pay the difference for a more expensive puppy. (Please see deposit contract for details). All of our puppies are de-wormed by us at 2,4,6,8 and 10 weeks old (with NEMEX). Our puppies are bathed, brushed and groomed weekly (to keep their coats clean and healthy and to get them used to being groomed). Your puppy will have received at least one series of vaccines at 8 weeks old and will need two additional sets (plus rabies) to ensure full immunity to the most common viruses.
Q. Why should I choose Dolce Vita’s Pomeranians as my breeder?
If you value integrity and are looking for an ethical hobby breeder you've found us. Unlike backyard breeders, our breeding stock are not just our pets, they were handpicked for their pedigrees, physical traits and dispositions and come from reputable and responsible breeders. We only breed our girls when
they are mature and capable of raising a litter successfully. We are involved in every step of the breeding, whelping and raising process, this means that not only do our puppies receive top quality care, it means we know each puppy very well and can help place the right one with the right family. Our puppies are our babies and we will happily keep any of our puppies if we aren't able to find it the right home.
Q. Are your puppies considered toy, teacup or mico mini pomeranian's?
To answer this question is first to know that Pomeranian's are a Toy Breed. There is no such thing as a "mico mini" or teacup. AKC pomeranian standard weight is 4 to 7 lbs. Some are smaller
and some larger. We aim to breed standard sizes and most of our puppies will fit these standards, however occasionally puppies will be less than 4 lbs or more than 7lbs as
adults. We cannot guarantee adult weight for our puppies. We do our best to track and estimate each puppies adult weight using our puppy weight chart.
Q. Do your puppies have teddy bear faces, baby doll faces or fox faces?
The breed standard calls for a "fox like" snout, however we find all the faces equally adorable and raise adults that can produce any of these faces. A "Fox Face" is a longer, narrow snout. A "Baby Doll Face" is a slightly wider, slightly shorter snout, this is in between a fox face and a teddy face. A "Teddy Face" is a very short and often very wide muzzle, giving the Pom a bear likeappearance. We try our best to identify the face on our
puppies, but we cannot guarantee the face your puppy will mature with.
Q. What's the difference between full or limited AKC papers?
Limited AKC means you do not plan to show or breed your new Pom and the limited box will be checked off on your registration application which will restrict both.
Full AKC means that you plan to either show or breed the puppy and need full registration. Not all puppies will qualify for full registration.
Q. How much should I feed my new puppy?
These little ones need to eat and drink so not to get hypoglycemia which is common if the pom does not eat regularly. We free feed all of our puppies as well as keep fresh bottled water available at all times. Hypoglycemia is almost always preventable so make sure you monitor your puppy's eating habits.
Q. Do I have to give more puppy shots, how many?
Yes! When you purchase a puppy you are given a vaccination record showing when the next series is due. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to keep all scheduled vaccinations to keep your pet healthy and safe!
Q. Can I let my new puppy go outside or to the dog park?
No! Until ALL puppy vaccinations are completed at 16 weeks of age, it is best to keep your new puppy away from parks, grassy areas, other animals, and from chewing on shoes which can carry diseases as well. You can designate an area in your yard and cover it with newspapers or a potty pad. Use a pet stroller if you must take your puppy with you.
Q. Can my new puppy change color?
Yes, sables do change coat color as they go through the puppy uglies stage. Other colors may change as well. We cannot guarantee adult coat color, length or texture but we do our best to identify the color of our puppies and give an educated guess as to what they will look like as adults based on the parents and of how past puppies turned out.
Q. Why does my 4 month old puppy not look so fluffy?
All Poms go through the uglies stage. That is where the cute little 8 week old fur ball goes through a transformation. The adult coat usually starts to come in around 8 months or longer in some poms. It is normal.
Q. What age should I spay/neuter my new pom puppy?
For males we recommend a minimum of 7mths old and for females a minimum of 8 mths old.
Q. Are Poms good with children?
Although Pomeranians can make excellent family dogs, most Poms will be too small to live safely with young children. If you have children we recommend a larger pom for the safety of the dog. Our puppies get plenty of TLC and are used to being around people as well as household noise, T.V., music, visitors, etc. Our pups have puppy playpens where they get to romp and play and see what is going on around them when they are not out with us.
Q. How does your waiting list work?
We get this question often. We always have first pick if we should decide to keep a new puppy. The waiting list goes on who has filled out and has an approved puppy questionnaire. Once we decide what babies will be available we start contacting everyone who has been approved with a puppy application. We do take deposits on our puppies once price is determined at appx. 4 weeks of age.
Q. Do you breed pomapoos or other designer dogs?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! We raise ONLY AKC Pomeranian's! No mixed breeds. Poms are very dear to our heart and they require all of our love and devotion.
Q. Can you guarantee my puppy will only grow to be a certain size?
No, it is impossible to tell at such a young age. We have seen tiny pom puppies grow up to be 6 lbs and larger pom puppies stop growing and turn out to be 4 lbs! There are always throw backs in lines so sometimes you get a larger pom over 7 lbs and sometimes a tiny pom under 4 lbs! There are MANY benefits to a slightly larger Pom, such as lower risk for hypoglycemia, leg breaks, trachea injuries and safer play with children.
Q. I do not plan on breeding my new puppy but would like full AKC papers
anyway....?
We cannot do that. It is our experience that if you want full AKC registration you plan on breeding the puppy. Most pet families are not interested in papers at all, only their new baby. So please, be honest and upfront when contacting us about one of our babies. We are happy to sell breeding quality puppies to hobby breeder homes-but you may have to answer more questions.
Q. How much do you require to hold a puppy?
We require a non-refundable deposit to hold your puppy with the balance
due in full by 8 weeks of age. Unless otherwise stated, the deposit is $200.00.
When I receive a deposit that puppy is listed as PENDING and is no longer available. Once the balance has been paid, the puppy is listed as SOLD.
Q. Do you have references?
Please visit our past puppies & Reviews page to see what our previous family have to say.
Here is the link
Q. Are your puppies raised in a smoke free environment?
Yes. Our Pomeranians & puppies are born & raised in a completely smoke free environment.
Q. What are the temperaments of Pomeranian puppies?
Each dog breed is known for having certain traits. With all of the selective breeding that has been done, most purebred dogs are known for particular behaviors. For example, some breeds (especially medium to large ones, have been breed to be protectors...to be actively aware of their surroundings to make for great watch dogs).
Many dogs that look similar to the Pomeranian originated from the same German Spitz dog.
Once groupings were split off and programs were introduced to refine and develop particular traits, they took different directions.
Some were used as sled dogs and others, like the Pom, were bred to be companion lap dogs.
What does this mean? Does this mean that Poms will only want to sit in your lap? They will at some times, but it means more than this...
It is a term that is used to describe their basic demeanor and the way in which the dogs think and behave as a general rule... Instincts that have been bred into the dog and kept strong through a goal of betterment of the breed....
A lap dog is a breed that is known for being an inside dog. They are not well prepared or have the instinct to survive on their own. They are not scavengers nor hunters. Since they depend on humans and are quite aware of that fact, this gives them the capacity to become extremely close with their owners...
They love human companionship...They love to cuddle...They love to be close to you (hence the lap dog term)....and they are expressive and show love to their human family members. In general, Pomeranians are loyal, intelligent, eager to learn and high energy (particularly young ones!). Despite some myths or beliefs based on owning a boy or girl Pom in the past, in regard to male VS female Pomeranians, both do have the same traits and basic temperament.
There are some stereotypes about toy and small dog breeds in regard to barking. Now, it should be noted that all dogs bark...and many have a solid reason for doing so. With this being said, the toy Pomeranian is not a "barker"...he or she does not bark any more than any other breed.
Therefore, they may bark at strangers, certain noises or disturbances....or to get attention....However, with proper training and socialization, this can be under control and not be an issue.
Puppies are very playful and can't seem to get enough attention! They love to jump around...follow their humans and while they sleep quite a bit, the other hours are spent playing and eating!
When they are given proper training, housebreaking is usually not an issue.
Older dogs will tend to be calmer...however they will generally be very close with that bond as strong as ever. They will be more independent (able to stay home alone while you are at work), but once you get home, be prepared to be showered with love...and to shower them right back.
Some Poms can be shy, and other super outgoing; there are even some Pomeranian therapy dogs that visit new places and meet & greet new people on a regular basis, but most Poms fall in the middle. They will be friendly and playful with their humans, but will need some socialization to be comfortable around other people and other pets.
Please take the time to read through our Questions and Answers.
This page will answer nearly ALL of your questions and
probably some you didn't even know you had:)
Included here is info on shipping, vaccines, pricing, colors,
AKC registration questions....etc....
Q. Do you offer shipping?
We offer shipping to anywhere in the United States, using a personal "pet nanny" who carries the puppy on the plane with them.
We actually prefer that our puppies be picked up directly from us. This is so we can meet your family, you can meet us, and you can meet your puppy's parents.
Q. When can my new puppy come home with me?
Our puppies must be a minimum of 8 weeks old to leave our home. Often a particularly small puppy will have to stay with us until he or she is 12+ weeks old. We want to make sure that our puppies are capable of eating well on their own and maintaining their blood sugar to reduce the chances of hypoglycemia once they leave here.
We also want to be sure that they are mature enough to handle the stress associated with moving to a new home, leaving behind their mother and littermates, meeting new people & animal friends, and experiencing different routines and living situations.
Pomeranians are a toy sized breed, they are delicate even as adults, by they are especially fragile as puppies. Also, Pomeranian Puppies learn a great deal about how to be a great companion dog from their mothers and if taken too soon, they don't learn certain skills. We know how hard it is to wait for your new baby to come home, but please respect this policy and understand why it is important for your puppy to remain here until 8+ weeks.
Q. How much do your pom puppies cost?
Our puppies prices vary depending on pedigree, sex, color, and full or limited AKC registration. Generally speaking puppies with the rarest, most exotic, most desirable, or most frequently requested traits are going to have a higher value.
Lowest prices for example might be for larger black male (common color, bigger in size, and male gender) Most expensive prices for example would be for a small, white female (hardest to produce color and is the color, gender, and size most requested).
We usually wait until the pups are at least 4 weeks old before we evaluate them and put a price on them.
Additional details on prices available upon request.
Q. Are your puppies vet checked before going to their new homes?
A. Yes. All of our puppies are vet checked by our Florida licensed vet (at 8 weeks old). At that time they receive their Florida health certificate. If any
defect or illness is found at the vet exam, you will be given the chance to choose another puppy of equal value or pay the difference for a more expensive puppy. (Please see deposit contract for details). All of our puppies are de-wormed by us at 2,4,6,8 and 10 weeks old (with NEMEX). Our puppies are bathed, brushed and groomed weekly (to keep their coats clean and healthy and to get them used to being groomed). Your puppy will have received at least one series of vaccines at 8 weeks old and will need two additional sets (plus rabies) to ensure full immunity to the most common viruses.
Q. Why should I choose Dolce Vita’s Pomeranians as my breeder?
If you value integrity and are looking for an ethical hobby breeder you've found us. Unlike backyard breeders, our breeding stock are not just our pets, they were handpicked for their pedigrees, physical traits and dispositions and come from reputable and responsible breeders. We only breed our girls when
they are mature and capable of raising a litter successfully. We are involved in every step of the breeding, whelping and raising process, this means that not only do our puppies receive top quality care, it means we know each puppy very well and can help place the right one with the right family. Our puppies are our babies and we will happily keep any of our puppies if we aren't able to find it the right home.
Q. Are your puppies considered toy, teacup or mico mini pomeranian's?
To answer this question is first to know that Pomeranian's are a Toy Breed. There is no such thing as a "mico mini" or teacup. AKC pomeranian standard weight is 4 to 7 lbs. Some are smaller
and some larger. We aim to breed standard sizes and most of our puppies will fit these standards, however occasionally puppies will be less than 4 lbs or more than 7lbs as
adults. We cannot guarantee adult weight for our puppies. We do our best to track and estimate each puppies adult weight using our puppy weight chart.
Q. Do your puppies have teddy bear faces, baby doll faces or fox faces?
The breed standard calls for a "fox like" snout, however we find all the faces equally adorable and raise adults that can produce any of these faces. A "Fox Face" is a longer, narrow snout. A "Baby Doll Face" is a slightly wider, slightly shorter snout, this is in between a fox face and a teddy face. A "Teddy Face" is a very short and often very wide muzzle, giving the Pom a bear likeappearance. We try our best to identify the face on our
puppies, but we cannot guarantee the face your puppy will mature with.
Q. What's the difference between full or limited AKC papers?
Limited AKC means you do not plan to show or breed your new Pom and the limited box will be checked off on your registration application which will restrict both.
Full AKC means that you plan to either show or breed the puppy and need full registration. Not all puppies will qualify for full registration.
Q. How much should I feed my new puppy?
These little ones need to eat and drink so not to get hypoglycemia which is common if the pom does not eat regularly. We free feed all of our puppies as well as keep fresh bottled water available at all times. Hypoglycemia is almost always preventable so make sure you monitor your puppy's eating habits.
Q. Do I have to give more puppy shots, how many?
Yes! When you purchase a puppy you are given a vaccination record showing when the next series is due. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to keep all scheduled vaccinations to keep your pet healthy and safe!
Q. Can I let my new puppy go outside or to the dog park?
No! Until ALL puppy vaccinations are completed at 16 weeks of age, it is best to keep your new puppy away from parks, grassy areas, other animals, and from chewing on shoes which can carry diseases as well. You can designate an area in your yard and cover it with newspapers or a potty pad. Use a pet stroller if you must take your puppy with you.
Q. Can my new puppy change color?
Yes, sables do change coat color as they go through the puppy uglies stage. Other colors may change as well. We cannot guarantee adult coat color, length or texture but we do our best to identify the color of our puppies and give an educated guess as to what they will look like as adults based on the parents and of how past puppies turned out.
Q. Why does my 4 month old puppy not look so fluffy?
All Poms go through the uglies stage. That is where the cute little 8 week old fur ball goes through a transformation. The adult coat usually starts to come in around 8 months or longer in some poms. It is normal.
Q. What age should I spay/neuter my new pom puppy?
For males we recommend a minimum of 7mths old and for females a minimum of 8 mths old.
Q. Are Poms good with children?
Although Pomeranians can make excellent family dogs, most Poms will be too small to live safely with young children. If you have children we recommend a larger pom for the safety of the dog. Our puppies get plenty of TLC and are used to being around people as well as household noise, T.V., music, visitors, etc. Our pups have puppy playpens where they get to romp and play and see what is going on around them when they are not out with us.
Q. How does your waiting list work?
We get this question often. We always have first pick if we should decide to keep a new puppy. The waiting list goes on who has filled out and has an approved puppy questionnaire. Once we decide what babies will be available we start contacting everyone who has been approved with a puppy application. We do take deposits on our puppies once price is determined at appx. 4 weeks of age.
Q. Do you breed pomapoos or other designer dogs?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! We raise ONLY AKC Pomeranian's! No mixed breeds. Poms are very dear to our heart and they require all of our love and devotion.
Q. Can you guarantee my puppy will only grow to be a certain size?
No, it is impossible to tell at such a young age. We have seen tiny pom puppies grow up to be 6 lbs and larger pom puppies stop growing and turn out to be 4 lbs! There are always throw backs in lines so sometimes you get a larger pom over 7 lbs and sometimes a tiny pom under 4 lbs! There are MANY benefits to a slightly larger Pom, such as lower risk for hypoglycemia, leg breaks, trachea injuries and safer play with children.
Q. I do not plan on breeding my new puppy but would like full AKC papers
anyway....?
We cannot do that. It is our experience that if you want full AKC registration you plan on breeding the puppy. Most pet families are not interested in papers at all, only their new baby. So please, be honest and upfront when contacting us about one of our babies. We are happy to sell breeding quality puppies to hobby breeder homes-but you may have to answer more questions.
Q. How much do you require to hold a puppy?
We require a non-refundable deposit to hold your puppy with the balance
due in full by 8 weeks of age. Unless otherwise stated, the deposit is $200.00.
When I receive a deposit that puppy is listed as PENDING and is no longer available. Once the balance has been paid, the puppy is listed as SOLD.
Q. Do you have references?
Please visit our past puppies & Reviews page to see what our previous family have to say.
Here is the link
Q. Are your puppies raised in a smoke free environment?
Yes. Our Pomeranians & puppies are born & raised in a completely smoke free environment.
Q. What are the temperaments of Pomeranian puppies?
Each dog breed is known for having certain traits. With all of the selective breeding that has been done, most purebred dogs are known for particular behaviors. For example, some breeds (especially medium to large ones, have been breed to be protectors...to be actively aware of their surroundings to make for great watch dogs).
Many dogs that look similar to the Pomeranian originated from the same German Spitz dog.
Once groupings were split off and programs were introduced to refine and develop particular traits, they took different directions.
Some were used as sled dogs and others, like the Pom, were bred to be companion lap dogs.
What does this mean? Does this mean that Poms will only want to sit in your lap? They will at some times, but it means more than this...
It is a term that is used to describe their basic demeanor and the way in which the dogs think and behave as a general rule... Instincts that have been bred into the dog and kept strong through a goal of betterment of the breed....
A lap dog is a breed that is known for being an inside dog. They are not well prepared or have the instinct to survive on their own. They are not scavengers nor hunters. Since they depend on humans and are quite aware of that fact, this gives them the capacity to become extremely close with their owners...
They love human companionship...They love to cuddle...They love to be close to you (hence the lap dog term)....and they are expressive and show love to their human family members. In general, Pomeranians are loyal, intelligent, eager to learn and high energy (particularly young ones!). Despite some myths or beliefs based on owning a boy or girl Pom in the past, in regard to male VS female Pomeranians, both do have the same traits and basic temperament.
There are some stereotypes about toy and small dog breeds in regard to barking. Now, it should be noted that all dogs bark...and many have a solid reason for doing so. With this being said, the toy Pomeranian is not a "barker"...he or she does not bark any more than any other breed.
Therefore, they may bark at strangers, certain noises or disturbances....or to get attention....However, with proper training and socialization, this can be under control and not be an issue.
Puppies are very playful and can't seem to get enough attention! They love to jump around...follow their humans and while they sleep quite a bit, the other hours are spent playing and eating!
When they are given proper training, housebreaking is usually not an issue.
Older dogs will tend to be calmer...however they will generally be very close with that bond as strong as ever. They will be more independent (able to stay home alone while you are at work), but once you get home, be prepared to be showered with love...and to shower them right back.
Some Poms can be shy, and other super outgoing; there are even some Pomeranian therapy dogs that visit new places and meet & greet new people on a regular basis, but most Poms fall in the middle. They will be friendly and playful with their humans, but will need some socialization to be comfortable around other people and other pets.
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