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Description:
The Pomeranian enjoys and demands the company of human companionship making
them one of the most popular Toy breeds. They adore being pampered and petted but
also love to be active and playful. Pomeranians are affectionate and faithful little dogs
who make excellent companions. They are a small dog with a fox like appearance.
Their tail curls over their back and they have small compact feet. Double coated with a
thick undercoat and a straight outer coat. They look like a walking powderpuff of dense
hair. Pomeranians thrive in a busy family atmosphere and love to be pampered. Makes
an excellent companion for the elderly.
Height: 8 - 11 inches
Weight: 3 - 7 lbs.
Coat:
Long, straight and harsh with a soft, fluffy undercoat.
Temperament:
Pomeranians are friendly, active, lively, spunky and are highly trainable. A very clean
dog, they have been described as catlike. They make a wonderful watch dog. They will
call your attention to anything unusual with a shrill yappy bark.
Care and Training:
Daily brushing of the long double coat is needed to prevent matting. Monthly bathing is
recommended. Pomeranians shed once or twice a year. Clean eyes, ears and teeth
regularly. Pomeranians do not need a large amount of exercise, which makes them a
wonderful indoor companion.
Health Issues:
Patella luxation, cesarean sections are possible if the female is small, will lose teeth if
not well cared for, tracheal collapse, patent ductus arterious, PRA, and diabetes.
Life Span: 15 years
Country of Origin: Germany
History:
Pomeranians are known to have existed around the eighteenth century in Germany.
They were said to have come from the province of Pomerania in eastern Germany.
They resemble the much larger sled-pulling Spitz type dogs from the Arctic Circle,
which they are said to have descended from. The Pomeranian was first introduced to
Britain in the 19th century weighting around 30 lbs. They were deliberately
miniaturized during this time when toys breeds were very popular. After several appeals
from different Pomeranian clubs, the breed Standard was reduced to 7lbs. It is said that
Queen Victoria was much taken with the breed and had a number of the larger variety
in her kennels.
First Registered by the AKC: 1887
AKC Group: Toy
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