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4 Pomeranian Haircut Styles

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If you are fortunate enough to share your world with a Pomeranian, you already know how spectacularly beautiful these creatures can be! You might, however, not be so familiar with the different Pomeranian haircut styles that have become so popular. And this is probably invaluable knowledge for you if you have decided to do your own Pomeranian grooming at home

The Pomeranian Coat Type

The natural beauty of the Pomeranian made the breed a favorite in Queen Victoria’s court and this is due in no small part to their lustrous signature, two-layered coat

There is the undercoat, a dense thicket of softest fur. And then this undercoat is protected by an outer layer of long, straight coarse hair. It’s that combo platter that creates their trademark puffiness and dimension. That puffy foundation gives owners and groomers a number of styling options to work with. 

4 Different Pomeranian Haircuts

Two popular Pomeranian grooming styles, that you are possibly already familiar with, are the traditional Pomeranian hair styles and the Pomeranian show cuts.


Both styles stick with the designs of the original ‘factory-installed equipment’, keeping the coat long and fluffy.

Other fun and popular Pomeranian grooming styles include the Pomeranian teddy bear cut and the Pomeranian lion cut.

So let’s dive in and see how they differ from each other.

1. The Traditional Pomeranian Hair Styles

With the traditional style, all that’s needed is just the occasional trim to keep the shape. The secret to managing the au naturale style is daily maintenance.

There’s no magic when it comes to how to groom a Pomeranian dog:

brush, comb, brush, brush, brush.

Once a day, brushing with a slicker brush should be enough to keep the mats away, and tidy the snarls and tangles. 

Coastal Pet – Li’l Pals – Dog Slicker Brush with Coated Tips – Dog Grooming Supplies

2. The Pomeranian Show Cut

A variation of the au naturale style is the Show Cut.

Here the groomer focuses on creating as much roundness and fluff as possible.

A groomer can work magic, directing and magnifying volume, while creating definition at the ears, face and feet.

Grooming the Show Pomeranian (part three)

3. Styling the Pomeranian Lion Cut

There are actually 2 variations of the lion cut; one leaves more hair down the back than the other.

The original Lion Cut creates the ‘mane’ and then extends about two inches past the shoulders and hangs down from the body like a lion’s mane. From 2 inches past the shoulder, the coat is clipped closer to the body.

This youtube video below does a nice job of demonstrating one version of the lion cut:

HOW TO GROOM A POMERANIAN IN A LION CUT 🦁

See how smooth the finished coat is. Note how expertly she uses thinning shears. 

Sharf Gold Touch Pet Shears, 6.5″ 42-Tooth Thinning Shear for Dogs, 440c Japanese Stainless Steel Dog Thinning Shears

But back to the Pomeranian Lion Cut.  With some artful scissoring and clipping it’s relatively easy to transform your tame little pom into a seemingly ferocious king of the jungle.

4. The Pomeranian Teddy Bear Cut

The Teddy Bear cut is often referred to as a style that is more practical because the hair is kept quite short, often as short as about 1/2 an inch. This is a cut you can consider if you don’t have a lot of time up your sleeve for styling. However, it is not a cut that you should entertain if you want to show your Pomeranian.

Before starting this clip, it is best to wash your little Pom and then dry him thoroughly.

You can use a no. 10 blade with your clippers. Clip to the preferred length but leave the tail with its usual length. You can trim the nail for neatness using some grooming shears and blunt-end scissors to clip around the feet and face.

The cut around the head resembles that of a teddy bear.

This is not the usual Pomeranian haircut. And because of the Pom’s double coat, it is often debated as to whether you should shave down to the undercoat. If you are happy to continue with this type of cut, then it would probably not be such an issue but if you subsequently want to try one of the other cuts, it could be very difficult to achieve. So, you need to think hard about this choice of Pomeranian hairstyle before commencing.

The little Pom featured in the following video is absolutely adorable! And I am simply amazed at how well the cut resembles a teddy bear. You’ll love it!!

Pomeranian dog grooming 🐶❤️Teddy bear style haircut!

Pomeranian Grooming Tools

Groomers use a good quality grooming clipper brand when working their magic to produce various Pomeranian haircut styles.

Oster Golden A5 Two-Speed Animal Grooming Clippers with Detachable CryogenX Size 10 Blade (078005-140-002)

You would probably have been surprised to see how many haircut styles can be achieved with just grooming scissors and shears. The shears below have a rounded tip so that there is no danger of poking your little Pom.

Sharf Dog Grooming Scissors, Gold Touch 6.5 Inch Curved Sharp Professional Pet Grooming Shear with Safety Round Tip, Ball Point for Safe and Easy Use Even for Nose, Ear and Face

Exploring other Pomeranian Haircut Styles

So which is your preferred Pomeranian haircut?

You can also gain some invaluable information about caring for and grooming your Pom here.

Your own groomer may have other fun, inventive styles to try.

Whether you decide to opt for a less-is-more approach and just take your pet in for regular trims and maintenance or go all-out on a transformational cut, remember to invest the time and energy to brush and comb every day. The only good mats and tangles are the ones that never develop. 

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Other Dog Breed Hairstyles

If you have other dog breeds at home, or are working with different length dog coats, you might find the following useful as well:

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