Breed · Double-coated shedders
Pomeranian grooming: brushing to the skin, groomer visits, tools
AKC's Pomeranian coat facts: a weekly pin-and-slicker brush-out to the skin, short nails, a full groom every four to six weeks and why not to shave.
Also listed as Pom
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Short answer
The Pomeranian's long, profuse double coat needs a weekly brush-out down to the skin with a pin brush and a slicker brush to keep it from matting (AKC). AKC rates shedding 2 of 5 and highly recommends a groomer's full groom every four to six weeks if you aren't comfortable doing it at home. Core tools: pin brush, slicker brush, nail clippers. Don't shave the double coat, and keep the nails short.
Key facts
- Coat type (AKC)
- Double[1][2]AKC's double-coat guide groups the Pomeranian with the thick arctic coats.
- Coat length (AKC)
- Long[1]
- Shedding (AKC, 1-5)
- 2 of 5[1]
- Brushing (AKC guidance)
- Once a week with a pin brush and a slicker, down to the skin[1]
- Seasonal shedding
- Heavy at seasonal changes[2][1]AKC's general double-coat pattern; the Pomeranian's own page names no season.
- Nail trims
- Keep them short; Poms are active dogs (AKC)[1]
- Professional grooming
- A full groom every four to six weeks if you're not comfortable doing it at home (AKC)[1]Bath, brushing, ears, nails and anal glands.
Watch out for
- Brushing only the top layer leaves mats underneath; AKC says to brush down to the skin.
- AKC's double-coat guide says standard combing alone may not work on very dense arctic-type coats and can damage the hair; groomers often follow the bath and brushing with a high-velocity dryer and line combing.
- If a double coat is clipped close, regrowth usually takes 3 to 4 months and can take up to two years; the University of Minnesota handbook notes slow regrowth more often in plush-coated breeds.
- Grinders can catch long foot hair (VCA); use a clipper or hold the hair back.
What fits
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Slicker brush
Self-cleaning slicker brush (PS1140)Choose the single brush; any color.
AKC names a slicker brush, after a pin brush, for the weekly brush-out; a pin brush has no catalog pick yet.
Sold by Stone's Store
Nail clipper
Scissor-style pet nail clipper with LED lightChoose the gray clipper.
For keeping an active small dog's nails short; a clipper avoids the hair-snagging risk VCA notes for grinders.
Sold by Shop1105233629 Store
Weekly: brush in sections, from the skin out, first with a pin brush and then a slicker (AKC). Every four to six weeks: a full groom by a groomer, or the same work at home if you're comfortable with it: bath, brushing, ears and nails.
AKC suggests brushing the teeth during the weekly grooming session.
No catalog pick yet for a pin brush, a metal comb or a dog dryer. See how to line brush a dog.
Questions
How often should I brush a Pomeranian?
AKC says frequent brushing is necessary, and to brush through the dog with a pin brush and a slicker brush down to the skin once a week to keep the hair from matting.[1]
Can you shave a Pomeranian?
AKC advises against shaving double coats, and the Pomeranian has one: shaving removes both layers, doesn't cool the dog and can leave an uneven coat.[2][1]
How often does a Pomeranian need a groomer?
AKC highly recommends a full groom, including bath, brushing, ears, nails and anal glands, every four to six weeks if you aren't comfortable doing it at home.[1]