Are Pomeranians prone more or less to any specific illnesses or genetic defects?
Every breed seems to have one or more physical problems that are associated with that particular kind of dog heres those most commonly associated with Pomeranians: Although you probably wont hear this from a breeder, it is extremely common for toy and miniature breeds to have a “predisposition” for luxating patellas (bad knees), which can cause the affected knee to temporarily slip out of the joint. According to the Orthopedic Foundation of America, most toy breeds (85%) have some grade of luxating patellas. The manner of treatment is dependant on the degree of luxation, but most experts recommend surgery as a last resort treatment. Luxating patellas are generally noticed when the dog has reached the age of 18 to 24 months. Most often it is not painful and can be treated with supplements and/or therapy. Because some studies have suggested that luxating patella can be caused by excessive exercise, we recommend that you limit the amount of stair use your new puppy has. Also please avoid
