The
Pomeranian is a little spark plug. He's lively, bold and
inquisitive, too. This makes him an excellent and fearless watchdog
despite his tiny size. He's smart and will respond well to consistent
training. Poms are sometimes suspicious of strangers and other animals.
|
AKC
Group |
Toy |
|
Function |
companion |
|
Origin |
Nordic |
|
Average
Life Span |
14
to 20 years |
|
Average
Size |
10-14
inches |
|
Coat |
A
Pomeranian is noted for its double coat. The undercoat is soft and
dense. The outer-coat is long, straight, glistening and harsh in texture |
|
Grooming |
brushing
and combing, occasional trimming, ear cleaning, nail trimming |
|
Intelligence |
varies
with blood lines (usually very high) |
|
Trainability |
varies
with breeding, no harsh or forced training |
|
Temperament |
alert
in character, exhibits intelligence in expression, is buoyant in
deportment, and is inquisitive by nature |
|
Common
Personality Problems |
barking,
restlessness, aggressiveness, excitable, high-strung, dominant |
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