Pomeranian Dogs

Developed in the Prussian Region of Pomerania, Pomeranian dogs were once much larger than they are today. Poms didn't become popular in England until the late 1800's when Queen Victoria brought some back with her. The breeds popularity has continued and today they are loved as pets as well as show dogs..

A member of the American Kennel Club Toy Group, they have been shown since 1892 but it wasn't until 1900 that they gained their regular classification. In order to meet the AKC breed standard, a Pomeranian must be between seven and 12 inches tall and weigh between 3 and 7 pounds.  With the proper care, your Pom can live to be 15 years old.

The Pomeranian has a fox like appearance with a wedge shaped head, pointed ears and fluffy fur. These little dogs always seem to be smiling and have an intelligent expression with dark, sparkly almond shaped eyes, teeth that meet in a scissors bite and noses that either match their fur or are dark. Their tail is quite fluffy and curls forward on the back. A Pomeranian has a generous ruff around both the neck and chest area. Most Pomeranians have a solid coat, but parti colored is allowed in the breed.   Coat colors for the Pom are  Orange, white, red, cream, brown, blue or black.

Intelligent and eager to please their owners, Pomeranian dogs are very loyal to their families.  Pomeranians are good at learning tricks but they should always be treated with a firm hand and the owner of such a dog must show them who is the boss or they will ignore them.

The Pomeranian is an excellent companion dog as well as great for the show ring because of their docile temper and affectionate nature.  This breed is one of the most independent of the Toy breeds and has an alert and curious personality. They are active indoors but don't need a yard, just take them for a walk once a day and they will be happy.

Like any other breed the Pomeranian has health issues it may be prone to including skin problems, eye infections, slipped stifle, dislocated patella and heart problems. They also have problems with their teeth so you must brush the teeth at home as well as see the vet yearly for a cleaning.


The Pomeranian dogs crowning glory is his double coat which does require daily grooming.  The coat should be brushed forward, starting at the head and parting it as you go. The undercoat is like fluffy cotton and prone to mats - the outer coat is longer and more silky. Gently cleaning of the area around their eyes as well as their ears should also be done on a regular basis.