Pomeranian: Complete Dog Breed Info

Pomeranians have developed in a region of Pomerania hundreds of years ago. They were bred down from more powerful and bigger spitz-type sled dogs. Pomeranian breed, also known as Zwergspit, became popular when Queen Victoria fell in love with the breed and brought it to Britain.

Physical Characteristics

Pomeranians are short, compact toy dogs.

Size

Typical Pomeranian stands at 6 to 7 inches tall and weighs 3 to 7 pounds.

Coat

Pomeranian has a thick double coat, with a soft, fluffy and thick undercoat. Pomeranian’s coat can come in a variety of colors such as black, tan, blue, sable, red, cream, orange, white, etc.

Personality & Temperament

Pomeranian is a happy, vivacious, curious, and smart dog that gets along well with other dogs and animals. Poms are always alert and will bark at anything that seems suspicious to them, therefore, they are excellent watchdogs.

Pomeranian needs early socialization and training to develop into a well-rounded, well-behaved dog.

Health & Lifespan

Pomeranians are healthy dogs. However, they are prone to certain health issues.

The most common health issues in Poms are:

Hip Dysplasia
Dental Problems
Legg-Perthes Disease
Allergies
Eye Issues
Epilepsy
Collapsed Trachea
Patellar Luxation

On average, a Pomeranian will live from 12 to 16 years.

Care

Exercise

Pomeranians are lapdogs, but they also like occasional play, walks, and exercise. However, make sure your Pom doesn’t escape from you through crevices in fencing. They are small furry dogs and larger dog breeds can easily mistake them for squirrels or rabbits.

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Grooming

Pomeranian has a thick, dense double coat. Therefore, frequent brushing is necessary to keep the coat healthy and good-looking. The best practice would be to find a groomer to take care of your Pom’s coat, hair, nails, anal glands, and ears.

Nutrition

As always, high-quality food and a well-balanced, healthy diet is essential for a dog’s health. Make sure to portion your dog’s meals and keep track of his weight to prevent obesity.

Trainability

Pomeranians are intelligent and certainly able to learn new things. The emphasis should be put on leash training and coming on the call. You will need lots of patience and persistence to train your Pom, especially when it comes to housebreaking.