How to Pair Up Pomeranians to Get a Certain Color When Breeding

Pomeranians are among the most popular small dog breeds and make wonderful family dogs. They come in a variety of solid colors including red, black, brown, tan and white, as well as several color blends. If you want to pair Pomeranians for breeding based on color, it's important to know the dogs' genetics, which can be determined from looking at their pedigree. Even more important, Pomeranians being bred for color should also be healthy, even-tempered dogs. Breeders who breed based solely on color may end up with unhealthy, fearful or aggressive dogs. For more information on responsible dog breeding, see the Resources.

Things You'll Need

  • Pedigree
  • AKC Registration
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Instructions

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      Obtain a copy of your dog's pedigree. The person who bred your dog should have this. If the breeder doesn't have papers for your dogs, contact the American Kennel Club and ask for a copy of your dog's pedigree and registration. If your dog does not have a pedigree or AKC registration, you should not breed your dog. It's impossible to determine the color genetics of pomeranians without pedigrees because the dogs' colors are so variable. Further, dogs that have no pedigrees can't be registered with the AKC, which means your puppies may be difficult to sell.

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      Find a dog with which to pair your dog. The dog should have a similar color pattern to your dog. If you don't care about the color of the litter or would prefer a variety of colors, choose a dog with different colors from your dog. You'll need to refer to this dog's pedigree as well. Animals that are, for example, black but who have parents and grandparents that were red are more likely to produce red puppies than black puppies. Pair dogs based not just on their color patterns but their ancestors' colors as well.

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      Consult with your vet to determine if the Pomeranians you have chosen are healthy enough to breed. Some color genes carry recessive genes for illnesses and temperamental problems. Your veterinarian will be able to tell you the potential problems associated with the color you are trying to produce in puppies.