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Pomeranian Dog Breed Facts
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Photo courtesy of Sharen.
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Breed: Pomeranian
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Also Called: Zwergspitz
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Height: The Pomeranian is about 8-11 inches tall.
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Weight: The Pomeranian weighs between 3-7 lbs.
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Colors: The Pomeranian can be black and tan, brindle (any color), or parti-color (white with any other color distributed in patches with a white blaze preferred on the head). Solid colors of the dog are white, black, brown, light or dark blue.
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Physical Appearance: The Pomeranian is a compact, short-backed, active toy dog. He has a soft, dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer coat. His heavily plumed tail is set high and lies flat on his back. He is alert in character, exhibits intelligence in expression, is buoyant in deportment, and is inquisitive by nature. The Pomeranian is cocky, commanding, and animated as he gaits. He is sound in composition and action.
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Temperament/Personality: The Pomeranian is a magnificent family pet, he is hearty and strong despite his fragile appearance. He is alert and highly intelligent. Does great as a show dog.
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Care: The Pomeranian's coat gives the appearance of being difficult to care for, but it is actually quite easy, a regular brushing will keep the coat in good condition. Bathe monthly.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Pomeranian dog breed has been known to experience the following health problems: Luxating Patellas, Hypothyroidism, Coat Loss Problems, Collapsing Tracheas, Heart, Hypoglycemia, Seizures, and Hip Dysplasia.
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Training: The Pomeranian is a very intelligent dog, but does not do well with obedience training. Owners will have to be patient.
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Activity: The Pomeranian doesn't need a large amount of exercise. Indoors at home or a walk in the park will be enough.
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Life Span: The Pomeranian lives an average life of 14-15 years.
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Litter Size: The Pomeranian has an average litter of 3-4 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Pomeranian originated in Germany.
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Brief History: The Pomeranian is the smallest member of the Northern Breeds, and is a true Spitz type in miniature. Its name comes from Pomerania, once a part of Germany, from which the breed was imported to England. Originally, Pomeranians were much larger, weighing as much as thirty pounds, and were used as herding and working dogs. The present smaller size originated from undersized, but otherwise normal, pups that appeared in litters with normal-sized puppies. Pomeranians are known to have existed around the eighteenth century in Germany. They resemble the much larger sled-pulling Spitz type dogs from the Arctic Circle, which they are said to have descended from. The Pomeranian was first introduced to Britain in the 19th century weighting around 30 lbs. After several appeals from different Pomeranian clubs, the breed Standard was reduced to 7lbs. It is said that Queen Victoria was much taken with the breed and had a number of the larger variety in her kennels.
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