What Is the Difference in Show, Breeder or Pet Quality?
• Pet Quality refers to a Pomeranian that has a flaw that is usually invisible to the untrained eye that makes that dog a poor choice for breeding. It isnt something that a pet owner would notice but may be something that would cause a judge to disqualify a Pom. Usually an incorrect bite, testicle placement (in males), improper coat or weight/size at maturity are reasons that a Pom would be sold as pet quality. Pet Quality Poms are excellent candidates for obedience training and shows. • Breeding Quality refers to a Pom that would not fair well in the show circuit but has the potential to pass on proper offspring. Take for instance an 8-pound female. Her size would be a show disqualification but bred to a small male she could possibly produce quality pups in the correct size range. A breeding quality Pom may be flawed in a way that would disqualify them from a conformation show but not in a way that is genetic. • Show Quality refers to that elusive quality Pom that is so close to the b
