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Pomeranian

Quick Facts:

Group classification: Toy Group
Country of origin: Germany and Poland
Date of origin: Between 1837 and 1900
Weight (M): 3-7 pounds
Height (M): 7-12 inches
Weight (F): 3-7 pounds
Height (F): 7-12 inches
Colors: All colors and patterns and variations but orange and red are most popular
Alternate names: Zwergspitz; Spitz nain; Spitz enano; Pom; Zwers
Life expectancy: 12 to 19 years

History

The Pomeranian is a dog of Spitz type, known for stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions. It is a Nordic breed and the breed name refers to Pomerania, an area now considered to be part of north Germany and Poland. Originally the breed weighed 20 to 30 pounds and was adept in sledging and herding.

The Pomeranian was introduced to the British nobility by Queen Charlotte. The breed gained international popularity when the Queen’s granddaughter, Victoria went on a vacation to Florence, Italy with a Pomeranian.

The Pomeranians owned by her and her granddaughter, Victoria were much larger German Spitz. In fact all other Pomeranians before the 20th Century were larger dogs. It was during Queen Victoria’s reign that the Pomeranian was miniaturized and became popular. Presently, the Pomeranian is among the most popular breeds. In its own way, the Pomeranian has become a sort of an accessory to women and celebrity.

General Description

The ideal weight for a Pomeranian is between 4 to 6 pounds but the average weight ranges between 3 to 7 pounds. The Pomeranian comes in a variety of colors, patterns and variations and each is judged equally.

He is a compact dog with a short back. The distance from shoulder to buttocks is a bit shorter than the distance from highest point of the withers to the ground. The distance from the lower chest to the ground is half the height at withers.

He is medium boned and the length of his legs is well proportioned to a balanced frame. Despite his small size, on examination he feels sturdy. His head is in proportion to his body. The muzzle is short, fine and straight.

As the Pomeranian originated in cold climates he still has a harsh double coat. The outer coat is straight, long, and glistening and has a harsh texture. Its undercoat is soft and fluffy. Actually, his coat is his major distinction and must be groomed regularly.

His tail is set high, heavily plumed and lies flat on his back. He has a smooth, balanced and vigorous gait.

Temperament

The Pomeranian is a spirited dog. He is an extrovert and an intelligent dog. He also loves to please. He is a great family dog if trained properly. His outgoing temperament makes him all the more desirable as a family and companion dog. The Pomeranian is typically friendly and loves to be around his owner. They can be easily housebroken and trained. He is not known to snipe.

However, he tends to become nervous if he is given too much attention by children. Otherwise he gets along with the family and other animals in the household. Because of his extrovert temperament he is prone to bark too much on being rewarded. He also needs to be protected from himself because some dogs are inclined to sometimes ignore their small size and attack bigger dogs.

In line with his original habitat and a heavy coat he is more inclined to seek cold climates. It is not unusual to find him lying on a cold floor.

Healthy Pomeranians are known to live for 12 to 19 years. Health problems like hip dysplasia are rare in this small breed. However, congenital heart defect and tracheal collapse has become a serious problem in recent times.

Skin problems like dermatitis, allergies and alopecia are quite common. Dry eye or tear duct problems are known to lead to blindness in young females. Other problems that owners should be aware of include hypothyroidism, Hypoglycemia and epilepsy. Moreover, due to his small size and delicate body the Pomeranian has to be protected from injuring himself.

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