Could That Dog Be A Toy Pomeranian?

Toy Pomeranians are the main Pomeranian type in the world today. Very occasionally, you will get a "giant" Pomeranian, a tiny teacup Pomeranian or an exotic Pomeranian (which is just a Pomeranian in any color not approved by the American Kennel Club). Although descended from very large ancestors that used to pull sleds and then herd sheep, toy Pomeranians today pull around their people and tend to rule the roost.

The average toy Pomeranian will be about six to seven ponds and look like a cross between a fox cub and a cheerleader's pom-pom. They have naturally pointed ears, huge eyes and a pointed nose (although they can be blunted like a Chihuahua's in some individuals). They are covered in long, puffy hair in the recognized colors of red, sable, orange, cream and sable, black, white, chocolate and a mixture of brown and blue tones. Their coats are double layered and need daily grooming.

Toy Pomeranians look like sturdy little sled dogs with a proud head, high curling tail, profuse coat to keep out the bad weather and a blockish body. However, they are far more fragile than their looks suggest. Cats and even Chihuahuas are far more robust than toy Pomeranians. Reliable Pomeranian information books and websites are filled with instances of Pomeranians dying from falling off of a couch or being rolled on by a sleeping owner.

They look utterly charming and tend to stare directly at you, tilting their heads this way and that to show off the full effects of their bright, dark eyes. It takes time, patience and dedication to live with these dogs. In order to keep their fluffy coat clean and tangle-free, it needs to be groomed every day. Their teeth need to be examined and brushed on a daily basis, as their teeth are about the most delicate in the canine kingdom. There is no such thing as a bad color on a Pomeranian type, unless you are serious about showing. Only some colors of the toy Pomeranian rainbow are allowed. But Pomeranians come in almost all colors dogs come in, whether recognized or not. Color makes no difference in health or personality (unlike with Cocker Spaniels, oddly enough, where Golden Cockers have a tendency to Rage Syndrome).

Pomeranians have never read the official Pomeranian information printed about them. This is a breed that, on the whole, is unpredictable but loves attention. They are generally curious, affectionate and do not need a lot of exercise. They are also generally protective and will need to be closely supervised from attacking any visitors, whether they are animals or human. They are highly intelligent and can be trained (at their own speed). They can be difficult to housetrain because of the tiny size of their bladders.

Rosie Allan has written dozens of articles about toy Pomeranians. People who want to buy Pomeranian types of dog should know what they are getting themselves into. This article is intended to give basic Pomeranian information.