Toy group · Germany/Poland
Pomeranian
Also called Pom.
What makes them remarkable
Behind that tiny frame are much larger northern spitz ancestors; generations of breeding made the Pom smaller.
- Inquisitive
- Bold
- Lively
- Alert
- Playful
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 1 to 3 kg3 to 7 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 16 years
- Energy
- Moderate
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- High
Training
Training a Pomeranian
Toy breeds. Train them like a dog, not an ornament. Small dogs skip the manners work because they can be picked up.
Early Socialisation
Start here
Prevent yappy behaviour with exposure.
Consistent Training
Smart but stubborn, be patient.
Trick Training
Excel at tricks and performance.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Pomeranian and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, one step at a time.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred for company. Small in body, and often bigger in personality than the owner expected.
Gets on with
- ChildrenModerate
- Other dogsModerate
- StrangersModerate
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 20-30 minutes daily. Play and short walks.
- Grooming
- High maintenance. Daily brushing for fluffy coat.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Double coat, Long, FluffyOrange, Black, White, Cream, Sable
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Luxating Patella
Moderate
Kneecap issues
Alopecia X
Mild
Hair loss condition
Tracheal Collapse
Moderate
Breathing issues
Where they come from
History
Descended from large Arctic sled dogs, bred down in Pomerania region. Queen Victoria popularised the breed.
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