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PomeraniansBreed Information
And I'm sure he understands. When he looks at me so attentively, And gently licks my hands; Then he rubs his nose on my tailored clothes, But I never say naught thereat. For the good Lord knows I can buy more clothes, But never a friend like that.” -W. Dayton Wedgefarth
How They Score 0 - 5 Bones
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Watch Dogs-They make keen watch dogs! You can trust a Pomeranian to alert you with barking upon every knock at the door, ring of the bell or random cat who happens to wander onto her territory.
Pomeranians are not a good idea for people with small children. Even the most well behaved child can’t help mishandling a dog this small.
Pomeranians can also become nervous and snap at children. Despite being small, they can pack a serious bite. |
Side Note:With the popularity of small breed dogs increasing, so too has the number of breeders, both good and bad. With the hype surrounding many small breeds, so in turn has the population of unwanted dogs become ever increasing. There is probably a Pomeranian rescue group near you. Why not consider
adoption first.
Have you also prepared yourself for the serious responsibilities of…
Heavy Shedding- Heavy shedding can't be avoided. Brushing will help to loosen some of the undercoat before it makes it's way around your house, but over grooming can damage the coat.
Housebreaking Difficulties- Toy breeds are among the hardest dogs to housebreak and pomeranians are no exception. You'll need to be very patient with this breed and probably clean up several messes in the meantime. Small dogs come with small bladders.
Separation Anxiety is common. He will often show frustration by destructive chewing and barking or by hiking his leg on furniture. Click the link above for helpful tips to stop these destructive behaviors.
Disregarding the hype- There is technically no such thing as a ‘tea cup', 'toy' or 'mini' Pomeranian. These are invented terms used to market tiny dogs and sell them for ridiculous prices. There is no way to guarantee the size a dog will be once he's fully grown.
The smaller your dog, the more fragile her bones are. Broken bones caused by falls are more common among toy breeds.
Hypoglycemia is also a matter of concern for the owners of these small breed dogs. Often their tiny bodies are unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels.
Seizures- Pomeranians are known to suffer from epilepsy. While some seizures could be brought on by hypoglycemia, other causes of these seizures are simply unknown.
Tooth Problems- Pomeranias suffer tooth loss at a much higher rate than other breeds. Proper tooth care is important to the health of your dog. Bacteria from tooth decay can quickly spread through the bodies of these tiny dogs causing illness or even death.
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