Lacey's Legacy

08/08/2026

My chocolate

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

My chocolate girl is still here (S)

08/06/2026

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If you're new to the Pomeranian breed, here are some insights from my 50 year journey with the breed.

- Familiarize yourself with the Pomeranian breed standard.
- Think of breeding a quality Pomeranian as building something; starting with a strong foundation is key. Study conformation and proper movement.
- An experienced mentor can be invaluable.
- This breed isn't for the faint of heart.
- Know that owning animals may sometimes involve loss. Don't become callous, but find a way to honor the lost and move on, without being overly hard on yourself.
- Pomeranians can be challenging to breed with a higher puppy mortality rate, particularly among high-quality females.
- The breed standard emphasizes that females should be larger than males to facilitate reproduction. Be cautious of consistent c-sections.
- Plan ahead when breeding, as you may need to spend time assisting the mother and even bottle feeding the pups.
- Consider the Pomeranian's breed standard: "Back short, body compact, well ribbed up, barrel well rounded. Chest fairly deep, not too wide but in proportion to size of dog." The dog needs space for vital organs.
- My observations over decades show well-bodied dogs may often have better coats.
- Winning often comes easier with clear orange Pomeranians, but don't neglect adding other colors like black, heavy sable, and black and tan in your breeding program to maintain coat quality and pigmentation.
- Breeding heavy sables together may lead to "muddy" coats, so diversify your breeding program.
- A high tailset is vital to the breed. Avoid breeding with dogs with lower tailsets.
- If your Pomeranians are regularly ranked lower, reflect honestly on your own dogs and learn from others rather than complaining about the judging.
- Maintain sportsmanship. Congratulate winners and win or lose with dignity.
- Steer clear of gossip, social media bullying, or breed politics. Criticizing established breeders won't help you in acquiring quality dogs.

Denise Leo, Dochlaggie Pomeranians.

07/30/2026

2 more of my beauties gone to there forever homes! A male and female.

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

Another beautiful litte man gone to his forever home.

07/28/2026

Looking to have dog fostered for awhile

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07/28/2026

Chocolate only one left