What your Pomeranian can't tell you.

Under that beautiful coat, there's a second one. Dense, invisible, and it's where the knots that pull on the skin begin. Here are the tools and the method to brush it right down to the roots.

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The 30-second test

Try it now. Your dog is probably right next to you.

  1. Slide your fingers behind the ears, all the way down to the skin.
  2. Then move under the front legs, where the armpits are.
  3. Finish with the back of the thighs, the famous "trousers".

A small, hard lump that won't come apart under your fingers? That's a knot. It pulls on the skin every time your dog moves. And there's almost never just one.

Black and tan Pomeranian with a dense coat, against a navy background
Cream Pomeranian lying down, fluffy coat, against a butter-yellow background
Why it happens

You're not brushing it wrong. Your brush is staying on the surface.

Pomeranians have two coats, one on top of the other. An ordinary brush glides over the top one, and the dog looks perfect.

But underneath, dead undercoat builds up. It packs down, tangles with the living hair and ends up stuck to the skin. Nobody notices until it's too late.

The topcoatLong and shiny. The one everyone strokes.
The undercoatShort and thick like wool. It renews constantly, and twice a year it comes out all at once: shedding season.
The skinThat's where you need to reach. And that's exactly where an ordinary brush never gets.
The routine

Three tools, ten minutes, twice a week.

  1. 1Brush

    The slicker brush

    Section by section, lifting the hair, until you can see the skin. Its fine pins reach into the undercoat instead of sliding over it.

  2. 2Untangle

    The dematting rake

    Only where it gets stuck. Its rounded blades separate the knot strand by strand. During shedding, it removes the dead undercoat.

  3. 3Check

    The metal comb

    The groomer's final check. If it glides through everywhere, from the skin to the tips, you're done. If it catches, you know where to go back.

Pom Routine Kit: slicker brush, dematting rake and metal comb
All three tools, together

Pom Routine Kit

€49,90free shipping
  • Slicker brush, 11 cm head
  • Dematting rake, size S
  • Double-sided comb
  • Solid wood handles, stainless steel
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Or separately: the brush (€29,90), the rake (€24,90), the comb (€19,90)

Oswald, black and tan Pomeranian with a cream ruff
OswaldAnd his cream ruff.
Yumi, black and tan Pomeranian, the smaller of the two
YumiThe smaller of the two.
About us

One workshop, two dogs, two double coats.

L'Atelier Pom was born at home, with Oswald and Yumi. Yumi is tiny, Oswald a bit sturdier, and both wear that black and tan double coat that doesn't look after itself.

We've brought together the three tools groomers use on a double coat, along with the method to use them at home. Nothing more: no gimmicks, no catalogue of 200 products.

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A common mistake

Don't shave it to solve the problem.

It's tempting when you're facing knots and hair everywhere. But in some Pomeranians, the coat grows back poorly after shaving, sometimes not at all. The double coat also protects your dog from cold and heat. Regular brushing down to the skin does the job, without that risk.

Why not to shave it
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Your questions

Before you order

My dog hates being brushed. Will this work?

Start short: two minutes, one area, then a treat. A session that doesn't hurt is the best way to make peace with the brush. And that's exactly what the rake is for: undoing knots without pulling.

Does it work on a puppy?

Yes, and it's the best time to get them used to it. Between 4 and 7 months, puppies lose their baby coat: that's when knots form fastest. Go gently, with the brush and the comb.

My dog already has very tight, matted knots.

Don't force it. A matted, felted patch should be removed by a groomer. The kit then makes sure it doesn't happen again.

How long does delivery take?

Allow 7 to 15 business days. Shipping is free and you get a tracking number.

What if it's not right for me?

You have 14 days after delivery to change your mind. Just write to us and we'll explain what to do.

Tonight, try the test behind the ears.

And if you find a small lump, you'll know what to do.

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