TRAINING - Their small size doesn't make them any easier to train

Pomeranian puppies are among the smallest of the toy breeds. Their small size doesn't make them any easier to train, and it can mean that more time may be needed in socializing them to the sights and sounds of the huge world around them. Pomeranian puppies have to quickly learn when to be afraid and when not to, in order to stay safe.

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DOG FAQ - How intelligent is a Pomeranian dog on a scale of 1 to 10?

The Pomeranian is ranked 23 out of 79 for dog intelligence by breed, so on a scale from 1-10m it would be a 3 or 4.

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DOG FAQ - What is the best way to house train a Pomeranian?

This type of training can be a challenge with small dogs. We suggest trying crate training, to give the dog a “den” that it will naturally want to keep clean. The key with the Pomeranian puppy is patience and consistency. Your Pomeranian will want to please you and is very intelligent. By working with this breed in a deliberate manner, you should be fine.

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DOG FAQ - I live in an apartment; will the Pomeranian be OK with this?

Yes, the Pomeranian should do well in an apartment. They will not need a lot of exercise, though you may want to take your pet for short walks on a light leash occasionally. This is an active, energetic breed, so inside play is a good idea.

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DOG FAQ - How should I start to look for a Pomeranian?

As with all purebred dogs, it is best to read as much as possible about this breed. Then locate and visit at least three top breeders. Be prepared to ask many questions and look closely at the living conditions for the dogs. Ask about guarantees for replacement and ask about genetic health problems with the Pomeranian.

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DOG FAQ - How long does the Pomeranian live?

Most healthy Pomeranian will live up to 15 years with proper care and diet. Pomeranian are actually a quite sturdy little dog, though they weigh only 4 to 7 pounds. Limited exercise will be OK for this breed.

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HEALTH INFORMATION

Pomeranians are generally a healthy, hardy, and long-lived breed often, Pomeranians live 15 or 16 years.

The teeth of the Pomeranian can be the cause of serious health concerns for the breed. The teeth must be meticulously cared for through frequent cleaning to prevent the teeth from falling out at a rather early age. Problems with the teeth can cause heart problems which may lead to an early death.

Pomeranians are known to have a higher likelyhood of suffering from seizures either from idiopathic epilepsy or hypoglycemia. Another common ailment is a dislocated patella.

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GENERAL APPEARANCE

The Pomeranian is a very compact little dog of the toy variety. With ideal individuals weighing between 3 to 7 pounds, it is an ideal size for a lap dog. The Pomeranian breed standard, however, stresses that quality always comes before size and the Pomeranian is judged accordingly. With a very thick and soft undercoat, coupled with a harsh outer coat, the Pomeranian often is likened to a teddy bear or a smaller, pointed-nosed Chow Chow. While ruddy-coated and black individuals seem the most common, the Pomeranian comes in any color, including “broken” patterns and brindle.

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START TO KNOW

The Pomeranian dog is a breed in the spitz family, named for the Pomerania region of Historical Eastern Germany, which is today part of northern Poland and part of eastern Germany, and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. As determined by the FCI the Pomeranian is part of the German Spitz breed, and in German and many foreign speaking countries known as the the Zwergspitz, or Toy German Spitz. The Pomeranian breed as a whole did not fully exist until the 19th century.

The Pomeranian weights an average of 3 to 7 lb (1.4 to 3.2 kg) according to AKC standards.Their head is wedge-shaped, making it somewhat foxy in appearance. The ears of the Pomeranian are small and set high. Its tail is characteristic of the breed and should be turned over the back and carried flat, set high. When born, the tail is not spread out; it may take months for it to grow over the Pomeranian's back, and flatten.

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