| Are you considering getting a Pomeranian but not | | | | they are not completely under your control, they can |
| sure if it's the right breed for you? There are many | | | | easily become injured.Pomeranians are not |
| good qualities of Pomeranians but there are also | | | | recommended for families with small children. Many |
| some bad ones that people should know before | | | | Poms won't put up with any nonsense. They can |
| bringing one of these dogs home.Pomeranians | | | | become overwhelmed from all the loud noises and |
| originated from Germany. It is said that they | | | | fast movements that children make which can be |
| originated from large Spitz dogs. These Spitz dogs | | | | very stressful for some dogs. Another aspect of |
| came from the Arctic Circle, where they pulled sleds. | | | | Pomeranians that many people do not enjoy is |
| When Pomeranians were originally introduced into | | | | barking. They will bark at anything new or unfamiliar. |
| Britain, the breed standard was thirty pounds. Now, | | | | To make it worse, their bark is very high pitched and |
| the breed standard is seven pounds. It is said that | | | | can really become annoying. The barking can be |
| Queen Victoria loved this breed and had many of her | | | | stopped though, if you are consistent.One of the |
| own.Some of the most common colors are red, | | | | things that people love the most about this dog is |
| white, orange and black. A Pomeranian is a very | | | | their beautiful long coat. However, if you own one |
| small, compact dog. This makes them well suited to | | | | this will require you to regularly brush and comb the |
| live in any home, even apartments as they do not | | | | hair. If the dog is not regularly groomed, its hair will |
| require a lot of exercise. They are great companions | | | | become matted. Also, Pomeranians are extremely |
| for the elderly and get along well with other pets. | | | | heavy shedders. You will have to vacuum the house |
| Pomeranians love to be around people; they seem to | | | | very frequently but brushing the undercoat will |
| think they should always be the center of attention! | | | | reduce shedding.Pomeranians are very independent |
| They are very affectionate as well as faithful to their | | | | and can be extremely stubborn. You must be very |
| owners. Being petted and pampered is one of the | | | | consistent to show that that you are the boss. If |
| Pomeranian's favorite things, but they also enjoy | | | | they are not taught as a puppy that the owner is |
| playing. They are very active, lively, playful and very | | | | boss, they can become very defiant. Overall, if you |
| intelligent.One of the downsides of owning a | | | | are very consistent in training your dog, Pomeranians |
| Pomeranian is that they are very fragile, as are most | | | | make great pets. They are extremely intelligent and |
| toy breeds. They can get hurt very easily, because | | | | learn tricks very easily. They are fun to be around |
| they are so tiny. If you have one of these dogs, you | | | | because they are so lively and playful. Poms are very |
| will have to constantly supervise it. They must be | | | | loyal to their owners and absolutely love to be the |
| either kept indoors, or in a securely fenced-in yard. If | | | | center of attention. |