Pomeranian
Toy Group
AKC Recognized
📏 Size
Extra Small
⚖️ Weight
1 - 3 kg
🕐 Lifespan
12 - 16 years
🌍 Origin
Germany
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Weekly
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- A tiny spitz: descended from larger spitz-type sled dogs, the Pom keeps the bold, confident attitude of its bigger relatives.
- Fluffy coat care: the profuse double coat needs brushing down to the skin weekly to prevent mats.
- Little escape artists: they can slip through small gaps or climb low fences, so keep an eye on them outdoors.
- Watch the jumps: because they are so small, it helps to discourage leaping on and off high furniture to avoid injuries.
- Can be barky: alert and lively, many Poms are quick to sound off at sounds and visitors.
Getting out with a Pomeranian
Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.
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