Pomeranian
Living, breathing pom-poms, Pomeranians are feisty fluffy pups. Even though they are small dogs, they are known for always having a big, wide grin and a sense of curiosity, often on high alert on their owner’s behalf. A constant underfoot companion, they will enjoy regally prancing about, following their owners around.
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Need to Know
- Dog suitable for owners with some experience
- Extra training required
- Enjoys active walks
- Small dog
- Some drool
- Requires regular grooming
- Chatty and vocal dog
- Barks and alerts to visitors/anything unusual
- Generally friendly with other dogs
- Gets along with other pets with training
- May need additional supervision to live with children
- Needs a small yard or can live in a city
- Can be left alone occasionally with training
- AKC Registered Breed
Personality
These pint-sized powerhouses are bursting with pep. Don't let their poofy exteriors fool you, Pomeranians are vigilant watchdogs, too. Playtime with other dogs is important for socialization and to ensure good behavior. These tiny alarm systems are ready to shout out should anything be suspicious. Even with all that bark, they're delicate little creatures under all that fur.
Curiously, Poms are descended from mighty Arctic sled dogs. Selective breeding shrunk these pups down over time. When they arrived in England with Queen Charlotte, they were much bigger, weighing 20 to 30 pounds. Soon enough, Pomeranians caught the eye of other royals including Queen Victoria. Victoria championed Poms, showing them off (and winning) at dog shows. After her reign, the breed continued to get smaller, resulting in the adorable fluff ball we know today. They arrived in America at the turn of the 20th century and have been popular companion dogs ever since.
If cuddles, short walks, and hairstyling are among your favorite pastimes, you might be the perfect Pomeranian owner. Playing keeps Pomeranian minds busy and out of mischief, so an owner with a lot of tricks up their sleeve is even better.