We raise Pomeranians and are an extremely small,
in-home hobby show exhibitor, breeding only Pomeranians, with only a few litters per year. We breed for quality, striving to produce happy, healthy Pomeranians.
We are planning for a late spring litter. Please see the Puppies/Available tab for more info. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE!
Please fill out and return a completed puppy application if you would like to be considered for a puppy and/or to be added to our wait list. Click on the orange box for an application.
You can reach us via email at newriverfarms@outlook.com
A donation will be made to the APC Rescue for every puppy or rescue/adoption leaving our home.
Please Note:
~ We do screen potential homes
~ We care about where our babies go
~ We do not sell to puppy mills, large/outside kennels, backyard and/or mixed breeders, pet shops, or those with vicious breeds in the home
~ We only offer pet companions or show dogs
11/9/20 Decker passed his trick evaluation and earned his AKC Trick Dog Novice Title with ease and he had so much fun doing it!
News
We are a very small, hobby show exhibitor, dedicated to raising happy, social Pomeranians for the goal of raising the bar of the quality of the breed. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in adding a fur baby to your family.
Please read more about us under the "About Us" tab.
All puppies come with registration, a health record/vet report, and information package about the Pomeranian breed, care, etc.
We use the Bio Sensor Method on our puppies for maximum socialization!
*Our dogs have excellent temperament.
Suggestions
A puppy is like a newborn baby. He/she will need loving care, understanding, special feeding, safety, and home proofing. *Note: Never leave a puppy or small pet alone with children under 13 years old (possibly even older, depending upon your child).
Children in the house?
If you have children in the house, we highly recommend choosing a larger, more sturdy Pom. We can help you with estimating size. Please ask. Smaller Poms (under 6/7lbs.) should NOT be placed in homes with young children or with large breeds/some other pets.
Larger size Poms often make better pets
It is our experience that the larger Poms (6+ lbs.) make better pets. The smaller ones, in addition to being more fragile, tend to have the potty accidents in the house. The larger size Poms are much better at holding their bladder for longer periods of time. They are also more sturdy, for less chance of injury, and are often healthier. They also make wonderful walking buddies, with good stamina.
Regardless of size, almost all Poms like to go for car rides and sit on laps!
Be Choosy...
Remember, not unlike a child, the beginning of a puppy's life is very important. A breeder raises a puppy from birth until (at least) 8 wks. Therefore, this is the foundation to the social development of your new baby. Do not under estimate the importance of this early socialization, love, and care, which leads to good temperament.
A good temperament is important
When looking for a puppy, look for a happy, healthy baby. If looking at pictures (or in person) look to see if the puppy looks happy; you can often see it in their eyes, ears, and body language. If the puppy (or parents) look scared in the picture(s), that is a red flag!! Make sure you see both parents. Keep in mind, however, sometimes the sire is not on site and the mother does lose her coat after she has puppies, which means she will look quite shabby and unattractive. A Pom can be the most beautiful dog in the world, but if it has a bad temperament, it will make for a stressful living situation. We feel temperament is the utmost importance. The Pomeranian breed standard calls for a Pom to be an "extrovert" which means outgoing, social, and friendly.
Health
*Note: A toy breed dog can be the victim of hypoglycemia (lack of sugar) and great care should be taken to avoid this. This primarily occurs within the first 3-4 months, but we recommend giving your puppy a vitamin supplement until he/she is at least 6 months old. Personally, I use Nutri-Cal. Also, always feed your puppy a high quality, vet recommended diet. We like Taste of the Wild puppy formula.
Links:
http://www.petpom.com/pomeranian-personality
http://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/c_dg_pomeranian
http://www.akc.org/
http://www.americanpomeranianclub.org/rescue.htm
http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/rescue-network/contacts/#P
Family Dog – American Kennel Club (akc.org)
Why are Poms so expensive?
A purebred, show quality Pom is a toy breed, which on average has only 1-2 puppies per litter. A quality breeding sire & dam (i.e. dad & mom) is extremely expensive! If you think a pet puppy is expensive, you do not want to know what a hobby show exhibitor spends on a show Pom! Also, often times there will be issues with delivery and/or will need special care. Vet bills, around the clock care, and support is often needed. Expenses can be very high. A c-section is often necessary and average cost is $2,500-$5,000. Quality is not cheap!
Hobby show exhibitors spend multiple thousands each year just showing and caring for their babies. We DO NOT make money. It is our goal to improve the breed. *It is best to save up and buy a quality bred Pom, when you are able.
On a tight budget?
Consider adopting from a local shelter or adopt an older, retired adult from a show exhibitor. Remember, Poms can live a very long time. Often times you can find a lovable dog from a shelter for about $400 and a retired Pom for about $1,000-$1,500. Once in awhile, we will bring a rescue into our home to help find him or her the perfect loving home. Please feel free to keep checking our website. Just understand rescues often do not have a known family/medical history and can sometimes have physical and mental ailments and often have potty accidents. A lot of the time, they are not social butterflies. Patience, time, love, and understanding can help to alleviate some of these issues.
Why register a dog?
There are many reasons to register a dog, below are just a few:
- Record of pedigree
- Knowledge of lineage
- Proves ownership
- Ability to participate in AKC dogs shows (conformation, agility, obedience, etc.)
- Ethics/attempt to avoid puppy mills and backyard breeding and/or poor conditions
Get Involved and Have Fun with Your Dog!
*Note: All AKC registered dogs (incl. ltd.) can participate in AKC events, except conformation. There are many events to choose from i.e. rally, trick dog, dock diving, Fast CAT, barn hunt, etc. There is something for everyone. Get out and have fun with your fur babies! Get Started in Dog Sports and Events – American Kennel Club (akc.org) AKC Trick Dog – American Kennel Club Fast CAT – American Kennel Club (akc.org) AKC Rally® – American Kennel Club Diving Dogs – American Kennel Club (akc.org) AKC Therapy Dog – American Kennel Club
Pomeranian Standard Regarding Muzzle/Head: (AKC Standard) = "Head - in balance with the body, when viewed from above, broad at the back tapering to the nose to form a wedge. Expression – may be referred to as fox-like, denoting his alert and intelligent nature...Muzzle – rather short, straight, free of lippiness, neither coarse nor snipey. Ratio of length of muzzle to skull is 1/3 to 2/3."; (Canadian Standard) = "The head should be wedge-shaped, somewhat foxy in outline, the skull being slightly flat, large in proportion to the muzzle. In its profile it has a little stop which must not be too pronounced";
(UK Standard) ="Head and nose foxy in outline, skull slightly flat, large in proportion to muzzle which finishes finely and free from lippiness.";
(FCI/German Standard/Toy Spitz/Pomeranian, where the breed originated) = "HEAD CRANIAL REGION: The Spitz’s medium size head, seen from above, appears broadest at the back and tapers in wedgeshape to the tip of the nose. Stop: Moderate to marked, never abrupt...Muzzle: The muzzle is not overlong and stands in pleasing proportion to the skull. (In Wolfspitz/Keeshond, Giant Spitz and Medium-size Spitz the ratio length of the muzzle to length of the skull is approximately 2:3, in Miniature Spitz and Toy Spitz approximately 2:4.)."Though there is no mention of head type(s) in any of these standards, there are a variety of looks (see below). Source for pictures: some of our dogs and bing.com
(POM STANDARD) Foxy Face Outline/Wedge-shaped/Fox-like Expression, dark, almond-shaped eyes, 1/3 muzzle length to 2/3 skull (slightly flat, not domed), ears are on top of the head (not the side!), black pigmentation: (stop has right angle aka 90 degrees); triangles -- this is what we strive for
Baby Doll: - stop is not pronounced (more obtuse angle) and nose points down more; wedge is usually still present, ears are further apart Source for pictures: bing.com
Teddy Bear: - stop is extremely pronounced (more acute angle); muzzle is often more ball-like shape; eyes are sometime larger/rounder; sometimes the wedge is still present, sometimes not, sometimes head is more apple shaped and ears are further apart. Source for pictures: bing.com
Foxy outline/expression with Teddy Bear Cut: Source for pictures: bing.com
German Spitz Face/Head: - (note these are not Pomeranians) muzzle is longer, ears are longer, and skull is much flatter (pictures below are of German Spitz dogs): *There is a misconception that a longer muzzle/ears is a "fox face" when it is not! Most standards call for a "fox-like expression" or "foxy outline," which these examples below do not represent. See above for a proper "foxy outline" that is desirable for a Pomeranian. German Spitz dogs also have a less intense coat. They are another great breed and make good pet companions. Source for pictures: bing.com
Flat faced/Mixed breed aka mutt (usually with very short legs)- Often with many health issues (eyes, breathing, teeth, head/brain)..notice the Shih Tzu look in the face and short/undershot lower jaw: Source for pictures: bing.com
Not Real/Hamster - Photo-shopped by scam artist (using above bred type): Source for pictures: bing.com
