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Pomeranian

Nickname: Poms

Breed origin: Historical region of Pomerania (present day Germany and Poland)
Original purpose: Herding sheep and pulling sleds (larger ancestors).

AKC recognized: 1888
AKC group: Toy

Size: Weight: 3 to 7 lbs
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Color: Black and tan, brindle, or white with any other color distributed in patches.

General characteristics/temperament: The Pomeranian is intelligent, alert, outgoing, and vivacious. They love to please and make great companions and family pets. They are energetic and need lots of attention from their family, but because of their small size their exercise requirements are easily met. They are gregarious and love to be with their family. They are alert and inquisitive, and will bark an alert when there's anything unusual.

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Good with children? Yes if properly socialized with them.

Good watchdog? Yes

OK in apartments? Yes

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Intelligent? Highly

Easy to train? Yes

Energy/Activity Level: High

Suitable canine sports/activities: obedience, agility, tracking, flyball, therapy, hearing dog

Grooming requirement: Brush twice a week to prevent mats. Bathe infrequently as needed.


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Recommended books for further reading:


Pomeranians For Dummies
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Published in 2007
304 pages

Pomeranians (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
By Joe Stahlkuppe
Published in 2000
96 pages

The Pomeranian
By Lexiann Grant
Published in 2006
207 pages

The Pomeranian Handbook
By Sharon Vanderlip
Published in 2007
160 pages

Guide to Owning a Pomeranian
By Vikki Ellmann
Published in 1996
64 pages

Living with a Pomeranian
By Avril Cawthera
Published in 2003
128 pages

The Pomeranian (An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet)
By Happeth A. Jones
Published in 1996
158 pages

A New Owner's Guide to Pomeranians
By Julie Moreno
Published in 2000
160 pages

Pomeranians (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
By Marguerite Stocker
Published in 2006
112 pages

The Essential Pomeranian
By Howell Book House
Published in 1999
96 pages

Pomeranian (A Comprehensive Owner's Guide)
By Juliette Cunliffe
Published in 2003
158 pages

The New Pomeranian
By Sari Brewster Tietjen
Published in 1987
192 pages

Pomeranians 101: Everything You Need to Know About Owning a Pomeranian And Raising Pomeranian Puppies
By Kimberly Morin
Published in 2007
74 pages

The Pomeranian
By Pauline B. Hughes
Published in 1990
112 pages

Pomeranians
By Beverly Pisano
Published in 1995
160 pages

Pomeranians
By Karla Rugh, DVM
Published in 2010
176 pages


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Other websites for additional information:

American Kennel Club breed page
American Pomeranian Club
Wikipedia breed information page
American Pomeranian Club Rescue



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