Origin

The Pomeranian was created in Pomerania. The old northern Spitz breed which was brought to Europe for herding purpose is basically the ancestor of the Pomeranian. The breed was kept by aristocratic people. They are also good watch dogs.

General Description

The Pomeranian is called the toy dog and it is very small and cute looking and also intelligent at the same time. They have a small cute toy like and stout body. The Pomeranian has a round head like a cotton ball and a tiny pointed muzzle with a black nose at the tip. Their eyes are large and black and set apart. They look like coming out of sockets. They have round shaped ears which stand straight on their head and they have a small neck but that cannot be seen because of their large fur. They have a narrow chest and small tiny limbs and legs. As a whole they look like a round cotton ball. Their tail is fluffy and curled totally. They have a fluffy coat all over and they are found in various colours like frill, fawn, brindle, red, golden, black and white etc.

Character

This breed is like a complete package and strong. The Pomeranian is very much athletic and alert in nature. They are one of the most intelligent dog breeds in the whole world. It is a well balanced breed and also a good companion at the same time. This breed is very much fun loving, cheerful and charming. They are very good family dogs and very easy to train. Some are independent in nature but they listen to their master commands very well. If introduced properly then they would go well with strangers. The Pomeranians are very cute in nature but at the same time they must be socialized properly other they would show aggressive behaviour.

Temperament

The Pomeranians are very connected with their families and can become your sole companion. They are very good and friendly to small children and love to draw attention of people. This breed is very suspicious and love to bark as they use the sound as an alarm whenever they feel necessary. They don’t love to be left alone for a long time. Leaving them alone for a long time may make them behave in destructive activities.

Training

The Pomeranians are trained easily and they are always eager to show their skills. They are highly intelligent and skilled. But they should be trained at an early age as everything may slip out of your hand once they grow up. The training must be firm on one hand and calm and fair on other hand. Bottom line is that the training should be balanced. This breed is an expert at guarding, performing tricks etc.

Health

The Pomeranian is generally a healthy breed but like most other dogs they may suffer from hip dysplasia. Eye problems are also very common in this breed. Pomeranians have a thick fur coat so they should be kept clean and combed properly otherwise they may be affected by fleas. Generally they live long and they do not have any sort of medical problems but some may suffer from diabetes when they grow old.