Pomeranians

Breed Information

Bones Chart

How Pomeranians Score
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All the many reasons to love them...

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.

Size- Pomeranians range between 3 to 7 pounds. They make great lap dogs and apartment life will suit his exercise needs well. If you're looking to make a Pom a pet, temperament should be your first consideration, not size, but if you ARE searching for a Pomeranian in a teacup size, click here.

Friendly-This is a very "people friendly" breed. Not especially shy or timid, he can be trusted not to nip at the heels of strangers. He's friendly with and tolerant of other animals, but can become defensive and suspicous around small children.

Trainability-Under the right circumstances, Poms do well with obediance training. It's important to let this breed know that you're 'in charge' without being too harsh. We highly recommend these positive training techniques.

Excitability-Not especially temperamental, they are easy going and relaxed for the most part. Supervision is always recommended with small children.

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. To satisfy the demand, oppurtunists (like puppy mills) are taking advantage and producing inferior puppies for the sake of profit while their breeding dogs suffer unimaginably from disease and neglect. Most of the time living their entire lives in tiny cages.

There is most definitely a Pomeranian rescue group near you. Learn all the reasons why adoption might be the right choice for you.

Other Stuff You Might Like to Know…

Frequent grooming- A Pomeranian's coat requires a commitment of brushing at least 2-3 times weekly to keep it from becoming matted.

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.

Pomeranians three pounds and under are at an even greater risk for some of the serious health issues listed below.

Known Health Issues of Pomeranians

If you're looking to share your home with a dog and you've got a soft spot for an animal in need, become a foster parent for a dog in need of a temporary home. There are countless pomeranians in immediate need of someone like you who cares.

Pomeranian Dog Art

Please consider adopting your new best Friend.

Click here to learn all the reasons why dog adoption might be best for you.

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