Toy Toy Group

Pomeranian

Also called Dwarf Spitz, German Toy Spitz, Pom and Zwergspitz

Apartment friendly
Sheds a lot
Barks a lot

The Pomeranian is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.

Weight: 2–7 lb (1–3 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 7–9 in (18–24 cm)
Life span: 12–16 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Long, Double
Origin: Pomerania, Germany (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks a lot
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Bold Extroverted Intelligent Lively Playful

Coat colours

Black, black and tan, blue, brown, cream, orange, parti-color, red, sable and white

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)