A Guide To Pomeranian Dogs

Originating from the Prussian region of Pomerania, Pomeranian dogs were once much larger than the tiny balls of fluff we know today. Poms didn’t become popular in England until the late 1800’s when Queen Victoria brought some back with her. Today this breed is still quite popular both as a loving companion and show dog.

The Pomeranian is a member of the American Kennel Club Toy Group where it was shown in the miscellaneous classification in 1892, gaining it’s regular classification in 1900. The breed standard is 7 - twelve inches tall and three - 7 pounds in weight. With the right care, your Pomeranian can live to be 15 years old.

The wedged shaped head and pointed ears of the Pom give it a fox like look. They have an intelligent expression with dark, almond shaped eyes and either a dark nose or one that matches their coat. They have a feathered tail that curls up and forward on their back. Their dense double coat makes for a generous ruff on the chest and neck. The breed typically has a solid color or parti colored coat. Coat colors for the Breed are Orange, white, red, cream, brown, blue or black.

A very loyal breed, Pomeranian dogs are intelligent as well as eager to learn. While Poms are quite adept at learning tricks, you do need to train them with kind firmness or they might think they are the boss.

The affectionate and docile nature of this breed make it a good choice for a show dog and pet. The Pomeranian is also a curious, alert and busy breed in addition to being one of the most independent breeds in the AKC Toy Group. They are active indoors but don’t need a yard, just take them for a walk once a day and they will be happy.

The Pomeranian breed can be prone to skin problems, slipped stifle, heart problems, eye infections and dislocated patella. They can also lose their teeth at an early age so be sure to provide them with good dental cleanings.

A dense, double coat is the tradmark for Pomeranian dogs and this coat can get matted very easily so daily brushing is required. The fluffy, cottony undercoat of the Pom is shed once or twice a year. You should also make sure to add cleaning around the eyes and the ears to your Poms cleaning regimen.