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Trimming & Styling

When and How to Cut Your Pom's Coat

Thinking about giving your Pom a haircut? Before you grab the scissors (or book that groomer), there's stuff you really need to know. Some cuts are great, others can wreck the coat permanently.

Haircuts, Styles, and What to Avoid

How to trim your Pom safely without damaging that famous double coat.

Pomeranian Haircuts

From teddy bear cuts to lion cuts, here are the popular styles—what works, what doesn't, and what you should absolutely never do. Plus how to talk to your groomer so they don't mess it up.

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Seasonal Grooming Secrets Every Pom Needs

Your Pom's grooming needs change with the seasons. Summer isn't about shaving them (don't), it's about managing heat safely. Winter needs a different approach. Here's what to do when.

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Why Shaving Your Pom Is Dangerous

Every summer, someone shaves their Pom thinking it'll keep them cool. It doesn't. And the coat often never grows back right. Here's why shaving is a terrible idea and what to do instead.

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Trimming Dos and Don'ts

Never shave the coat. This can't be said enough. Shaving a double coat damages it permanently. The hair grows back patchy, changes texture, and they lose their natural insulation.
Trimming isn't shaving. Light trimming around the paws, sanitary areas, and shaping is fine. Taking the coat down to the skin? That's shaving, and it's bad.
Find a Pom-savvy groomer. Not all groomers understand double coats. Ask specifically if they've worked with Pomeranians and show them exactly what you want. Bring photos.
Seasonal shedding isn't a reason to shave. Yeah, the shedding is intense twice a year. Brush more, vacuum more, deal with it. Don't shave them just because you're tired of the fur.
Matted coat = vet or groomer. If the coat is severely matted, don't try to fix it yourself with scissors. One wrong cut and you're at the emergency vet with a bleeding dog.
Heat isn't solved by shaving. Their coat actually helps regulate temperature. Want to keep them cool? Air conditioning, shade, water, and limiting outdoor time in extreme heat.

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