The Toy Pomeranian
A Vivacious Small Dog!

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The Toy Pomeranian is a vivacious and somewhat foxy-looking little dog that is full of personality and is often seen as a participant in dog shows. Its facial features are well defined, very alert looking and the head is framed by a bushy collar.

Background and Description:

Pomeranian Dogs originally came from herding and sled pulling ancestors - among them the German Spitzen, Keeshond, Samoyed, Norwegian Elkhound, and Chow Chow.

The influence of the Pom's ancestors can still be seen in the appearance of the breed today - except for size, as the dogs in their breedline were all much larger, as was the Pom at the time. The breeding down in size began in Pomerania from a previous weight of around 27-28 pounds, to its present day petite size.

In the late 1800's Queen Victoria took a great liking to the Pomeranians to the extent that she established a kennel for breeding them. Some of the dogs from the Queen's kennels did very well in the famous Crufts Dog show, which made them a popular dog in Britain at that time. It also influenced breeders to develop dogs of the much smaller size.

Appearance:

Height: 6-11 inches. Ideal standard weight: 4-6 lbs.
Many colors: black, brown, chocolate, beaver, red, orange, cream, orange sable, wolf sable, blue, white or particolor.

Coat and Care:

The Toy Pomeranian is a double-coated dog. The outer coat is very full, straight and harsh in texture, while the undercoat is soft and fluffy as is the tail, which is carried jauntingly high.

They are constant shedders. To keep the skin and coat in good condition, frequent brushing is recommended.

Personality and Traits:

A cheerful little dog, affectionate, full of personality, and a wonderful companion that "can" be obedient. With a history of performing in the circus, it is easy to accept that the Poms are very intelligent and enjoy the spotlight. They have been known to do a little dance that is very entertaining.

Take advantage of their intelligence early on to teach them the rules and establish that you are the boss, or they will surely try to train and dominate you!

Despite its small size, the Toy Pomeranian is a good watchdog, but can get carried away with barking which is rather high pitched. Early training to curb extreme barking is a very good idea! Cuddly and cute, they love being lap dogs.

Tell Us About Your Pom! Are you proud of your Pom? Sure you are! We want to hear about your dog - go here to share your Pom Story.

Activity Level:

The Pom does well with minimum exercise as they are generally very active and busy-bodies aound the house. That being said, all dogs need to get out for a daily walk for their mental and physical well-being.

Dog Toys And Gifts

Space Needs:

Apartment living is adequate, but for the sake of being good neighbors, do teach the Toy Pomeranian to respond to "Quiet" as they can be barkers if untrained.

Children :

Poms are excellent house dogs, but don't seem to be at ease around very small children. Children who are close to teenage would be a better match.

Elderly:

They make good friends with the elderly and are both affectionate companions, brave watchdogs and don't require a lot of outdoor exercise. These dogs even appeal to people who generally don't have little dogs for pets.

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Fun Stuff for Small dogs:

Small Dog Clothes

Small Dog Carriers

Dog Jewelry

Dog Hats

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