| The Pomeranian is a lap dog that is full of | | | | excellent living conditions. |
| life and vigor. They make great companion | | | | |
| dogs as they prefer the company of humans. | | | | *History. The Pomeranian comes from Germany |
| They are active indoors so an apartment will | | | | where they were bred as small companions. |
| satisfy their exercise needs. They are | | | | They were first registered by the American |
| generally good with other pets and dogs and | | | | Kennel Association in 1887. |
| like older children. Younger children may | | | | |
| make them nervous. As a reminder, never leave | | | | Some Registries: |
| a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | |
| | | | *American Pomeranian Club |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| Pomeranian is 7 to 12 inches to the withers | | | | |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 3 to 7 | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| pounds | | | | |
| | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | |
| Pomeranian is no exception. Be on the look | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| out for skin problems, hot spots, gum | | | | |
| disease, low blood sugar, eye infections and | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| heart problems. This disease list is an | | | | |
| informative guideline only. Other diseases | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| may also be significant threats, please | | | | |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| list. | | | | |
| | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | Litter Size: 1 to 3 Pomeranian puppies |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | Category: Toy |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | |
| feeding your dog sweets. | | | | Terms To Describe: Intelligent, spirited, |
| | | | extrovert, compact, active, animated, |
| *Grooming. The Pomeranian has a double coat, | | | | playful, affectionate, proud, happy, m |
| the outer coat is straight and long, the | | | | |
| inner coat is dense and soft. She should be | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| brushed frequently. Brushing will help her | | | | |
| maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid | | | | Very good watch dog. |
| mats, help you keep a closer eye on her | | | | |
| health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | Makes a great companion dog. |
| with her. | | | | |
| | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | Very poor guard dog. |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation | | | | |
| of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities | | | | Can be a picky eater. |
| (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of | | | | Can be noisy. |
| teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | |
| | | | Heat can be hard on them. |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for | | | | |
| growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of | | | | *Other Names Known By: Dwarf Spitz |
| the rear feet grow slower than the toenails | | | | |
| of the front feet. | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| *Life Span. The Pomeranian can live up to 15 | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| years with proper nutrition, medical care and | | | | faith guideline only. |