Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Germany.

MOST SUITED AS Companion and pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height of the smaller Pomeranians is 18 - 22cm (7 - 8 1/2in) and 23 - 28cm (9 - 11in) for the larger ones.

COAT
These dogs have long, erect hairs and a thick undercoat. The colours are plain white, orange, black, brown, or grey.

CARE REQUIRED
The coat should be well combed with a coarse comb every three weeks and then lightly brushed. If you use too fine a comb or groom the dog fre­quently, you run the risk of damaging the undercoat.

CHARACTER
This is a lively dog, which is boisterous, can be too brave, is intelligent, eager to learn, very loyal to its handler and family, vigilant, energetic, has a delightful nature and does not cling to its handler.

TRAINING
Teach this dog early that it may bark a couple of times when the doorbell rings or there are visitors but then to keep quiet. Be very consistent about this! Pomeranians are generally fairly easy to train because they are so intelligent and eager to learn.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Too much attention from children can make these dogs rather nervous. They usually get along with other dogs and household animals without problem. Some of them think they are much larger and do not hesitate to attack much bigger dogs. You need to protect them from themselves.

EXERCISE
Both breeds are happy with short walks and like to play in the garden but they can walk a distance without becoming tired.