Why We Feed Our AKC Pomeranian Puppies a Little Differently

11 Mar

Written By Neri .

At Wonderland’s Boujie Pomeranians, one of the questions we hear most often is, “What do you feed your puppies?”

While all puppies deserve a high-quality diet, toy breeds like Pomeranians have nutritional needs that are a little different from larger dogs. Their tiny stomachs, incredibly fast metabolisms, and rapid growth mean every bite counts.

Our goal has always been simple… to provide the most nutrition possible in small portions while keeping meals exciting for even the pickiest little eaters.

After years of raising dogs, we’ve found a feeding program that our Pomeranians truly thrive on.

Why Toy Breeds Need Nutrient-Dense Nutrition

Pomeranians may only weigh a few pounds, but they burn calories surprisingly fast. Because their stomachs are so small, they simply can’t eat large meals. Instead, they need foods that are packed with quality protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals in every serving.

During puppyhood, frequent, nutrient-rich meals help support healthy growth, brain development, immune function, and steady energy throughout the day.

For toy breeds, feeding a balanced, calorie-dense diet in smaller, more frequent meals is one of the best ways to support healthy development.

Our Feeding Program

After trying many different foods over the years, we’ve found a combination that checks all the boxes for our puppies… simple ingredients, outstanding nutrition, and incredible palatability.

Our puppies are fed The Simple Food Project – Lamb as the foundation of their diet, then topped with several freeze-dried whole-food ingredients that provide additional nutrition and make every meal irresistible.

The Simple Food Project – Lamb

This is the base of every meal.

We love that it’s made with whole-food ingredients and gently freeze-dried to help preserve nutrients. The lamb recipe provides highly digestible protein, healthy fats, and natural ingredients that are easy on sensitive puppy stomachs while supplying the calories growing toy breeds need.

It gives our puppies a strong nutritional foundation from the very beginning.

Freeze-Dried Lamb Liver

Lamb liver is often referred to as nature’s multivitamin, and it’s easy to see why.

It’s naturally rich in:

Vitamin A
Iron
B vitamins
Copper
Zinc
Essential amino acids

These nutrients help support healthy growth, energy production, immune function, and overall development.

As an added bonus, puppies absolutely love the taste. Even our pickiest eaters get excited when liver is added to their meals.

Freeze-Dried Blueberries

Blueberries are tiny but incredibly nutritious.

They’re packed with natural antioxidants that help support:

Healthy immune systems
Brain development
Cellular health
Overall wellness

They’re an easy way to add natural vitamins and phytonutrients without unnecessary fillers or artificial ingredients.

Freeze-Dried Minnows

Minnows are one of our favorite toppers because they’re naturally loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA.

These healthy fats help support:

Brain development
Healthy eyes
Skin health
Thick, beautiful coats
Joint development
Heart health

Since a luxurious coat is one of the Pomeranian’s signature features, we love supporting coat quality from the inside out through nutrition.

Freeze-Dried Apple Bites

Freeze-dried apples are another favorite addition to our puppies’ bowls.

They’re naturally rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants while adding a little sweetness that many puppies love.

Apple bites help support:

Healthy digestion
Gut health
Immune function
Natural antioxidant support

They also provide a fun texture that encourages puppies to enjoy mealtime while keeping ingredients simple and wholesome.

Supporting Healthy Energy in Growing Puppies

Toy breed puppies grow quickly and burn through energy much faster than many larger breeds.

Because of this, we feed smaller meals throughout the day rather than relying on one or two large feedings. While no single food can prevent hypoglycemia, offering balanced, nutrient-dense meals on a consistent schedule helps support steady energy levels as puppies grow, learn, and play.

Our feeding program is designed to provide plenty of calories, healthy fats, quality protein, vitamins, and minerals in portions that are appropriate for tiny puppies.

Why We Love This Feeding Program

Every breeder develops routines they trust, and this is one we’ve confidently used with raising our own Pomeranians.

We’ve found this combination helps support:

Healthy growth and development
Strong immune systems
Healthy skin and luxurious coats
Brain and eye development
Excellent digestion
Consistent energy
Happy, enthusiastic eaters

Most importantly, our puppies absolutely love it.

Our Philosophy

At Wonderland’s Boujie Pomeranians, we believe nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated, it just needs to be intentional.

By choosing real, whole-food ingredients and avoiding unnecessary fillers, we’re able to provide our puppies with concentrated nutrition in every bite. From premium freeze-dried lamb to nutrient-rich liver, antioxidant-packed blueberries, omega-rich minnows, and wholesome apple bites, every ingredient is chosen with purpose.

It’s the same feeding program we trust for our own dogs because we believe every puppy deserves the very best start in life. Healthy puppies begin with healthy nutrition, and that’s exactly what we strive to provide every single day.