| The Pomeranian is a lively, intelligent little dog that | | | | and chest. Typically solid colored, they can |
| always has a smile for his owner. Developed in the | | | | occasionally be party colored and come in orange, |
| Prussian region of Pomeranian these dogs were once | | | | red, white, blue, brown, black and cream. |
| quite large but now are one of the smallest of the | | | | The Pomeranian is vivacious and intelligent - eager |
| toy breeds. Queen Victoria made this breed quite | | | | and quick to learn any trick that his master wants |
| popular in 1800's England and many of the famous | | | | him to. They can be willful, and a bit difficult to house |
| people of the day had Poms as pets. | | | | train but are very loyal to their families. They can be |
| A member of the American Kennel Club toy group, | | | | aggressive barkers and do need to be trained firmly |
| the Pomeranian was classified in the miscellaneous | | | | in this area. while they are very smart and very quick |
| group until 1892 when the AKC classified into the toy | | | | to learn, you do need to let them know that you are |
| group. The Pomeranian is very small weighing | | | | the boss otherwise they will quickly get the upper |
| between three and 7 pounds and measuring seven | | | | hand. They make a wonderful companion and great |
| to 12 inches. If cared for properly, this dog can live | | | | show dog due to their docile and affectionate |
| to be 15 years old. | | | | temperament. |
| Many people fall in love with this little fluffy dog | | | | Pomeranians can be prone to dislocated patella and |
| because of his beautiful smiling wedge-shaped face. | | | | slipped stifle as well as having heart and skin |
| They have an intelligent expression with dark almond | | | | problems and eye Infections. Another problem that |
| shaped eyes and dark noses. They have a double | | | | Poms as well as other small dogs can be prone to his |
| coat which is very thick and long outer coat in a | | | | having very bad teeth so you will have to exercise |
| short, wooly undercoat. Details stand forward on | | | | good dental care with this breed. |
| their backs and they have a large rough of the neck | | | | |