A lively, enthusiastic, and devoted family pet
Pomeranians (nicknamed ‘Poms’) are known for their gorgeous mane of fur and small size. They make extremely loyal pets to their human family, although are known for having an extreme bond to one person.
For modern lovers of the Poms, it is almost inconceivable that this tiny dog actually descends from large sled dog breeds. It is now firmly located within the ‘Toy’ breed group.
This group often make adorable little companions or lovely lap dogs for a confident pet owner.
What do Poms look like?
Distinguished by their lush fluffy double coats and fox-like face with alert ears. Daily grooming is advised where possible as they have a huge coat and a very thick undercoat. This will help keep their coats in the best condition and free from tangles.
It’s no surprise that they were nicknamed as the super models of the dog world when they first made an appearance in the UK. They were even a firm favourite of artist Gainsborough who frequently opted to use canines in his paintings.
Did you know?
When Michaelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, it was said that he had a Pom by his side.
This small dog (usually weighing less than 2.5kg) has 11 breed standard colours recognised by the British Kennel Club. This includes colours like blue, orange and parti-colour. With a further 12 non-breed standard colours.
A Pomeranians Personality
As a breed, they are described as having a kind and affectionate nature with a positive outlook on life. They might be a small breed, but they have mighty personalities!
Poms are primarily a social breed of dog who will focus on getting plenty of social interaction with their owners. Their descendants were made up of working breeds and so love a challenge to keep their minds active and prevent boredom.
Some good things to give your Pomeranian dog a mental workout could be using food puzzles. This is where your pooch has to work to get a food reward.
It’s their love of challenges which make them a great breed for dog competitions like mini agility.
Did you know?
Queen Victoria fell in love with the Pom breed and even took one to Crufts in 1891. Spoiler alert – she won too!
Exercising your Pom
Due to their smaller frames, they are usually happy with short daily walks and flat living. Although, if it means they get to spend more time with their human loved ones will also enjoy longer walks if kept active.
Training your Pomeranian
They are often very trainable and frequently enjoy working with their owners on learning new tricks. Some important training to teach your pet is to have good recall. Although they are less likely to travel greater distances from their owners.
Did you know?
Two Pomeranians actually survived the sinking of the titanic in 1912!
However, as with most toy breeds, they will usually take a little longer to toilet train. It’s important to stay consistent and patient with it. All the effort will pay off in the long run!
Check out our positive puppy training tips.
What owners are suited to Pomeranians?
As they are an extremely social breed, one of the most important things to consider is the length of time they’ll be left alone. Because of their primary focus on getting enough social interaction with their owners, they are more likely to suffer with puppy separation anxiety.
Read our tips for helping your dogs with separation anxiety.
Did you know?
Poms are known for having one of the smallest litter sizes. On average they usually have 2-3 puppies in each litter.
They will usually show friendliness to most of the people they meet (apart from occasional barking) and so often fair quite well with owners with or without children.
The only thing to consider is that underneath all that fur is quite a delicate little pup. So, it’s often advised to wait until your children are older and more careful before bringing a Pom into the family.
Looking to bring a new pooch into the family?
It’s easy to see some of the benefits of owning a new dog, but it’s important to consider the decision carefully.
What you need to know before offering a dog a home.
Although there will always be individual differences in dogs (even in the same litter), some breeds are more suited to some lifestyles and homes. We’ve put together some guides on dog breeds to help you with your decisions.
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