The Kent’s Kanines Mascot – FRISCO

I love Pomeranians. Full of energy, smart, sweet and what to say about all that hair!

After Niblet died in 2013, the 2nd Kent’s Kanines Mascot, I sensed that his companion Flirt, photo with me below, needed a new friend. So, in January of 2016 I found a black and tan Pomeranian male in California. I had been searching breeders for over 6 months but, for many reasons, I just didn’t find my next sweet dog. The search ended in November 2016. Frisco was born November 5, 2015. I was beyond happy. I placed a deposit for him and at one month I received the first photo of him. HE WAS SO CUTE! He had the littlest tail. I had never seen a month old Pomeranian so, I thought something was wrong. Nothing was wrong, he was just a tiny baby.
I then received photos every couple of weeks and each time I got one, I fell in love just a little more.

He is 7 months old now and beyond a handful. I groom puppies all the time but, I haven’t lived with one for 15 years. He loves to go on walks and play fetch, he is an excellent fetcher, he LOVES to unravel the toilet paper but, all things considered he is quite good. He has not chewed up anything at all in the house except the toilet paper. No shoes, no furniture. This is a miracle. I have not neutered him yet for two reasons. Firstly, I do think allowing his hormones to develop as much as possible to strengthen his bones and secure his endocrine system is so important. Secondly, I want him to mature and then have a professional handler assess him to determine if showing him might be an option. He is definitely on the larger size of the standard so, it may be a no go but, if the handler thinks there might be a chance of success of a showing campaign then he must be intact. He has a great personality, all boy. He is quite confident and brave. He can be a bit feisty at times so, his nickname is Feisty Frisco.

When he reached 6 months all four of his baby canine teeth were not falling out preventing the adult canine teeth to slip into an empty slot. So, I thought it best to consult with my veterinarian and he agreed that all four should be extracted. His adult teeth now are coming in beautifully. This is really important because, toy dogs particularly are prone to tooth decay and periodontal disease. If there is over crowding of teeth in the developing mouth it affects the dog’s bite and permits more surface area to be covered with bacteria. Decay can start very early. Normally, if the dog must have teeth extracted presenting at 5-6-7 months then, the spaying/neutering is done at the same time. Only one anesthesia for the dog.
I knew with Frisco though that I couldn’t wait until he was one year old to have these teeth extracted. Most likely, if I choose not to show him, I will neuter him 10-12 months old. If I had waited that long for his dental procedure his bite would have been permanently compromised. I asked my vet to take pictures of the double teeth from different angles.
I can see his muzzle slowly widen as he is maturing now that there is more room in his little mouth. He is becoming quite a handsome and striking Pomeranian.

He has an amazing coat. Grooming is not his favorite activity yet so, lots of training and patience are in order. As the Kent’s Kanines Mascot I look forward for him to be my teaching model for teaching brushing, bathing and drying.

Today is his 7th month birthday and I thought this would be a good time to introduce him. I have confidence that he will pass through his puppy craziness and mature into well mannered and absolutely beautiful dog. I hope to share lots of helpful information about grooming as he grows up!!

Enjoy the pictures and videos below.