Height
8-11 in
Weight
3-7 lbs
Life Span
12-16 yrs
Coat
Outercoat is profuse, coarse and straight, with a large neck ruff; the undercoat is soft and thick.
Color
Red, orange, cream, sable, black, brown, blue, particolor (white with colored patches), or sable or black with tan markings
High Energy Indoors
Special Grooming Needs
Good Watchdog
Suitable for first-time owners
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Pomeranian |
POMERANIANS are eager to please, like training, and do very well in obedience classes. These spunky dogs may try to dominate other dogs, though they can get along with other animals. They may not be friendly with strangers, or even all family members, and may guard toys and food bowls and bark excessively if not socialized and trained at an early age. Pomeranians adapt well to apartment life and are a good choice for adult households.
Pomeranians need very little exercise. They need to be brushed two to three times a week and trimmed every three months. The fox-like ears are small and erect, the tail curls forward.
The Pomeranian is probably descended from a large German "spitz" dog of the 16th century. Bred to its current size in the 19th century, the Pomeranian still thinks of itself as a big dog. It is especially important to obtain a Pomeranian from a reputable breeder.
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