The Pomeranian

The original Pomeranians were much larger in size, weighing up to 30 pounds, and were developed from the ancient Spitz breeds. The Pomeranian got its name from the region of Pomerania, which is now the area of Germany and Poland and originally worked as Sheep Herders. Many famous people in history owned this beautiful breed, including Marie Antoinette, Emile Zola, Mozart and was eventually shown and bred down in size by Queen Victoria herself. The Pomeranian is an intelligent breed who makes superior circus performers!

Did you know that Pomeranians come in a range of different colours and patterns, and the colour of their nose varies with the coat colour? How cool is that!
Grooming is a high priority for this breed, their double thick coat require daily brushing and regular professional grooming.

Although Pomeranians are ideal for Apartment Living, they do require a daily walk and play through-out the day – Playing alone will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk and discover. Those who do not get to go on a daily walk are more likely to display behavior problems as Pomeranians are prone to falling victim to ‘Little Dog Syndrome’. This is a human induced behavior that is NOT Pomeranian traits, and may cause your little one to become anxious, temperamental and aggressive towards larger dogs. They also bark and yap to tell their human what to do as most humans treat this toy sized companion in such a manner that they do not see them in the way of a pack leader, for this reason are not recommended for children and would be much better suited for the elderly or a confident, mature owner.