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Adopt a Pomeranian
Picture: Kent and Donna Dannen
Family:
spitz, Northern (companion)
Area of origin:
Germany
Original function:
companion
Average size of male:
Ht: 8-11, Wt: 3-7
Average size of female:
Ht: 8-11, Wt: 3-7
Other names:
none
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Cold tolerance
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Heat tolerance
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Pomeranian Dog Temperament
Bouncy, bold and busy, the Pomeranian makes the most of every day. He is curious, playful, self-confident (even cocky) and attentive, ever ready for a game or adventure. Some bark a lot.
Pomeranian Dog Care
The Pomeranian is active but diminutive, needing daily exercise but able to meet his needs with indoor games or short walks. Although he has a warm coat, he is too small and too family-oriented to live as an outdoor dog. His double coat needs brushing twice weekly, more when shedding.
Pomeranian Dog Health
Major concerns: patellar luxation
Minor concerns: open fontanel, hypoglycemia, shoulder luxation, PRA, entropion
Occasionally seen: tracheal collapse, PDA
Suggested tests: knee, eye, (cardiac)
Life span: 12-16 years
Dogs Related to the Pomeranian
Finnish Spitz
American Eskimo Dog (Standard)
Chow Chow
Keeshond
Schipperke
Shiba Inu
Shelters with Pomeranian Dogs
Some animal welfare organizations with Pomeranians ready for adoption:
