| Pomeranians may be just a big ball of fluff to some | | | | nature is why the Pomeranian requires obedience |
| people but to others they make a a fantastic and | | | | training. He must know that his owner is in charge or |
| devoted companion... | | | | the Pom will take charge and attempt to boss his |
| The Pomeranian is a small fluff ball that looks like a | | | | family around. Like many of the Toy breeds, |
| miniature lion. His double coat that can be colored | | | | Pomeranians seem oblivious to their size. |
| orange, red, brown, cream, white, blue or black, and | | | | Pomeranians can be a very temperamental breed and |
| his small erect ears, are his most distinctive features. | | | | only accept other family pets if they have been |
| Although his coat is beautiful, it does shed plenty of | | | | raised with them as a puppy. Poms will not tolerate |
| fur and will require daily grooming to keep it free | | | | teasing and are much happier with older children than |
| from mats and knots. | | | | they are with younger kids. Furthermore, younger |
| Pomeranians first became popular in England in the | | | | children may handle the Pomeranian roughly and |
| late 19th century thanks to Queen Victoria who took | | | | unintentionally hurt the dog. |
| a great liking to the breed. However, Poms were | | | | Keep in mind, the Pomeranian is a Toy dog so it is |
| actually developed from sled dogs in the once | | | | very small weighing only 3 - 7 pounds and at its |
| Prussian region of Pomerania, where the breed | | | | highest stands only at 11 inches. Thus, it is more |
| received their name. | | | | fragile than larger dog breeds, and it won't hesitate |
| The Pomeranian is full of energy and is incredibly | | | | to defend itself if it feels threatened. |
| clever. He loves to learn and work which makes him | | | | Due to the fact that Poms are so small, they make |
| an easy dog to train. In fact, hissupreme intelligence | | | | ideal apartment dogs and are perfect city |
| has also made the Pom a frequent show dog | | | | companions. They are exceptionally active indoors |
| champion. One of his greatest joys is barking, which | | | | and only require short walks. This also makes them |
| has made him an ideal watchdog. Unfortunately, | | | | an excellent companion for seniors. |
| Poms like to yap on a regular basis, which can | | | | On average, a Pomeranian is a healthy dog and will |
| become annoying. For this reason, many owners take | | | | live anywhere from 12 - 16 years. They are not |
| great care to teach their dog's when it is acceptable | | | | prone to any major health defects, but the common |
| to bark. | | | | issues that seem to affect this breed include early |
| Poms are very proud and courageous. Even though | | | | tooth loss, eye infections and skin and heart |
| they love to be with their owners, they are very | | | | problems. |
| independent. Their independent, bold and often willful | | | | |