Dog Breeds
Pomeranian
Small in stature but grand in presence, the Pomeranian is a powerhouse of personality.
Dog Breeds
Pomeranian
Small in stature but grand in presence, the Pomeranian is a powerhouse of personality.
Dog Breeds
Pomeranian
Small in stature but grand in presence, the Pomeranian is a powerhouse of personality.
Dog Breeds
Pomeranian
Small in stature but grand in presence, the Pomeranian is a powerhouse of personality.
Other Names
Zwergspitz, Toy Spitz, Pom, Pommy, Pome
Other Names
Zwergspitz, Toy Spitz, Pom, Pommy, Pome
Other Names
Zwergspitz, Toy Spitz, Pom, Pommy, Pome
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC
Country of Origin
Pomerania (a historical region in Poland and Germany)
Country of Origin
Pomerania (a historical region in Poland and Germany)
Country of Origin
Pomerania (a historical region in Poland and Germany)
Popularity in the UAE
Common and popular
Popularity in the UAE
Common and popular
Popularity in the UAE
Common and popular
Primary Use
Companion dog
Primary Use
Companion dog
Primary Use
Companion dog
Pomeranian
Pomeranian
Pomeranian
Breed History
The Pomeranian comes from the larger Spitz-type Arctic sled dogs and shares ancestry with breeds like the Samoyed and Keeshond. Poms were bred down in size in the region of Pomerania (now part of Germany and Poland) and became one of the most popular companion dogs worldwide.
In the 19th century, Queen Victoria showed keen interest in smaller Pomeranians, which led to their increased popularity across Europe. Over time, selective breeding reduced their size while enhancing their thick coat and lively personality.
By 1888, the American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized the Pomeranian and quickly became a fashionable pet.
The Pomeranian comes from the larger Spitz-type Arctic sled dogs and shares ancestry with breeds like the Samoyed and Keeshond. Poms were bred down in size in the region of Pomerania (now part of Germany and Poland) and became one of the most popular companion dogs worldwide.
In the 19th century, Queen Victoria showed keen interest in smaller Pomeranians, which led to their increased popularity across Europe. Over time, selective breeding reduced their size while enhancing their thick coat and lively personality.
By 1888, the American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized the Pomeranian and quickly became a fashionable pet.
Health and Medical Concerns
Cancerology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Hemangiosarcoma (HSA)
HSA is a fast-growing and aggressive cancer that affects blood vessel cells in dogs. Pomeranians have a lower risk, but there’s still the probability of acquiring the disease. It can appear in different parts of the body, including the skin, spleen, heart, or liver. They can cause collapse or sudden bleeding. (Kim et al., 2015)
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that’s more common in large breeds. However, small dogs like Poms can still be affected. The cancer spreads quickly and can be treated with surgery and chemotherapy to slow the spread. (Mizuno & Mori, 2024)
Mass Cell Tumor (MCT)
MCT is a common type of skin cancer in dogs that also affects Pomeranians, a breed that is prone to various tumors.. These tumors often appear as lumps on the skin and may grow quickly or change in size. Some MCTs release histamine, which can cause redness, swelling, and even ulcers. (Jing et al., 2024)
Health and Medical Concerns
Cancerology
Cancerology
Cancerology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Dermatology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Hematology & Immune System
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Neurology
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Reproduction
Reproduction
Temperament and Common Traits
Personality
Pomeranians are energetic, intelligent, and confident dogs. They’re quite playful, but sometimes stubborn. They are naturally affectionate with their owners, but can be reserved around strangers.
Pomeranians are energetic, intelligent, and confident dogs. They’re quite playful, but sometimes stubborn. They are naturally affectionate with their owners, but can be reserved around strangers.
Distinct Habits
Poms are known for their excessive barking, often acting as alert watchdogs. They’re also independent and strong-willed, sometimes displaying a bossy attitude despite their small size
Poms are known for their excessive barking, often acting as alert watchdogs. They’re also independent and strong-willed, sometimes displaying a bossy attitude despite their small size
Suitability for Work
The Pommy make an excellent watchdog due to their alertness and vocal nature. They’re also suitable for therapy work due to their affectionate and lively temperament.
The Pommy make an excellent watchdog due to their alertness and vocal nature. They’re also suitable for therapy work due to their affectionate and lively temperament.
Lifespan
The average lifespan of a Pomeranian is 12 to 16 years.
Health Poms can live for 12 years. With proper care, a good diet, and regular vet check-ups, they can even live up to 20 years. The oldest known Pomerarian is Coty who lived to 21 years old.
Health Poms can live for 12 years. With proper care, a good diet, and regular vet check-ups, they can even live up to 20 years. The oldest known Pomerarian is Coty who lived to 21 years old.
Training and Care
Trainability
Pomeranians are moderately easy to train due to their intelligence. Consistent training with positive reinforcement is needed due to their stubborn and independent nature.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Pomeranians are moderately easy to train due to their intelligence. Consistent training with positive reinforcement is needed due to their stubborn and independent nature.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Pomeranians are moderately easy to train due to their intelligence. Consistent training with positive reinforcement is needed due to their stubborn and independent nature.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Due to their dense fur, Poms can easily overheat in hot weather. Their thick, double-layered coat provides insulation to cold weather.
Precautions
To protect Pomeranians from overheating, limit outdoor activities to early mornings or late evenings when temperatures are cooler. Avoid strenuous exercise during peak heat hours, and consider using cooling mats when indoors.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Due to their dense fur, Poms can easily overheat in hot weather. Their thick, double-layered coat provides insulation to cold weather.
Precautions
To protect Pomeranians from overheating, limit outdoor activities to early mornings or late evenings when temperatures are cooler. Avoid strenuous exercise during peak heat hours, and consider using cooling mats when indoors.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Due to their dense fur, Poms can easily overheat in hot weather. Their thick, double-layered coat provides insulation to cold weather.
Precautions
To protect Pomeranians from overheating, limit outdoor activities to early mornings or late evenings when temperatures are cooler. Avoid strenuous exercise during peak heat hours, and consider using cooling mats when indoors.
Diet & Nutrition
Dietary Needs
Pomeranians require a balanced diet rich in high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins to maintain their energy levels and coat health.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
Pomeranians require a balanced diet rich in high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins to maintain their energy levels and coat health.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
Pomeranians require a balanced diet rich in high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins to maintain their energy levels and coat health.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Suitability as a Pet
Ideal Owners
Pomeranians are best for families, singles, and owners who can provide them with attention, training, and regular exercise.
Pomeranians are best for families, singles, and owners who can provide them with attention, training, and regular exercise.
Poms can be good with older children who know how to handle small dogs gently. They are not advised as pets for very young children because they can easily get injured.
Poms can be good with older children who know how to handle small dogs gently. They are not advised as pets for very young children because they can easily get injured.
Compatibility with Children & Pets
First-Time Owner Friendly
A Pommy can be a good pet for first-time pet owners. However, it’s important to note that they require a lot of time to train and groom.
A Pommy can be a good pet for first-time pet owners. However, it’s important to note that they require a lot of time to train and groom.
Physical Characteristics
Head
The Pomeranian has a small, well-proportioned head with a slightly rounded skull. It has a short, fine, slightly tapered muzzle and a black nose, which sometimes matches the coat color. The lips are tight, and the jaw has a scissor bite.
The Pomeranian has a small, well-proportioned head with a slightly rounded skull. It has a short, fine, slightly tapered muzzle and a black nose, which sometimes matches the coat color. The lips are tight, and the jaw has a scissor bite.
Eyes
Poms have medium-sized eyes that are almond-shaped and dark in color.
Poms have medium-sized eyes that are almond-shaped and dark in color.
Ears
Their ears are small, triangular, and set high on the head. They are always erect, which gives the fox-like appearance.
Their ears are small, triangular, and set high on the head. They are always erect, which gives the fox-like appearance.
Body
Pomeranians have compact and well-balanced bodies. They have a short neck, a deep chest, and a level topline leading to a rounded rear.
Pomeranians have compact and well-balanced bodies. They have a short neck, a deep chest, and a level topline leading to a rounded rear.
Limbs
Their legs are straight and moderately boned. The feet are small, round, and compact, with arched toes.
Their legs are straight and moderately boned. The feet are small, round, and compact, with arched toes.
Tail
The Pom appears to have a fluffy tail due to its high-set tail that arches over the back with a full plume of fur.
The Pom appears to have a fluffy tail due to its high-set tail that arches over the back with a full plume of fur.
Coat
Pomernians have thick double coats with a soft, dense undercoat and a longer, straight outer coat. They come in various colors, like orange, black, white, cream, blue, sable, and merle.
Pomernians have thick double coats with a soft, dense undercoat and a longer, straight outer coat. They come in various colors, like orange, black, white, cream, blue, sable, and merle.
Size
Males and females typically stand around 15-18 cm (6-7 inches) tall at the shoulders.
Males and females typically stand around 15-18 cm (6-7 inches) tall at the shoulders.
Weight
Pomeranians have an average weight of 1.5-3 kg (3-7 lbs), with males and females falling within the same range.
Pomeranians have an average weight of 1.5-3 kg (3-7 lbs), with males and females falling within the same range.
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