Data sheet Pomeranian
Size:
Height at the withers 18-30 cm
Life expectancy:
12 – 16 years
fur length:
medium length
coat structure:
double coat, smooth, rough
Suitable as:
lap and family dog
Behave:
smart, brave, loyal, affectionate, watchful, barks a lot, spirited
Child friendly:
Yes Ksmtbwnc, Pomeranian-tb, CC BY-SA 4.0
Breed characteristics and external appearance
This little dog stands out for being dense, long and soft fur which can be mainly white, brown, black or grey. The Pomeranian’s distinctive coat gives this four-legged friend the appearance of a more voluminous body.
The characteristic features include the small head, which tapers towards the snout. The bulging eyes, the small nose and the triangular ears are three integral parts of the animal’s face.
On the rest of the body the short legs and the furry, forward-facing tail on.
essence and character
The Pomeranian is small, a detail that apparently escaped him. Usually this breed is characterized by her great confidence and occasionally by their arrogance.
And even sometimes compared to significantly larger dogs! On the other hand, this four-legged friend attentive, friendly towards people and animals and in no way aggressive.
Barking and a rigid posture are two elements that are often observed when walking these animals.
However, he is not only troubled by other dogs, but also by people he doesn’t know who invade what appears to be a controlled space.
Because of this, visitors are not always welcome in the house, although the dog usually gets used to them.
If there is something that characterizes this four-legged friend, it is her unmistakable bondwhich he shows to his master.
Few breeds show so much respect and affection towards the person responsible for their upbringing, which must be strict.
Blackoranges, Pomeranian, marked as public domain, details on Wikimedia Commons
Origin and history of the breed
The development of these dogs began in the Coastal region of Pomeraniathe between Germany and Poland is separated.
The first specimens, which then weighed up to 30 pounds, shared genetics with other spitz dogs such as the Gray Norwegian Elkhound, Samoyed, German Spitz and American Eskimo.
The breed was very popular even in its early days. It is reported that many celebrities like Martin Luther, Michelangelo, Isaac Newton and Mozart each owned a Pomeranian.
Around 1888 fell in love Queen Victoria of England into the little four-legged friend and brought four dogs to her royal court.
In the years that followed, English breeders became more interested in selection to breed smaller and more consistent dogs. In North America, the breed was officially recognized in 1900which quickly gave her a tailwind.
Nutrition
As a small breed dog, the Pomeranian’s metabolism is very fast, which means he can smaller but more frequent portions should be fed.
Despite its small appearance, this breed is not pickyas far as her diet goes, but she needs a suitable dog food for her nutritional needs, so enough fat and protein.
Obesity in these dogs promotes certain diseases to which they are particularly susceptible. As a result, should carbohydrates avoided become.
Care
Because of their double coat, Pomeranians require frequent grooming. At least they have to two or more times a week be brushed thoroughly. This is especially important in the spring and fall seasons.
Puppies develop a distinctive coat that ages shed after 3 to 6 months begins. This can make these little animals look untidy and unkempt.
Removing loose hair through brushing and bathing helps the new adult coat attach faster. Also, it prevents possible health problems caused by matted knots arise.
Dirt can damage these dogs’ coats, so they should be bathed regularly to keep them looking their best.
Gmortaia, Spitz Alemão – Orange Sable, CC BY-SA 4.0
Health and race-related diseases
The tracheal collapse
This respiratory disease in which the trachea collapsesaffects this breed, like all small dogs, at every stage of life.
The main symptoms are recurring cough and difficulty breathingparticularly with excitement, which is aggravated in overweight dogs and when wearing a collar that puts pressure on the neck.
An X-ray confirms the diagnosis before one medication initiated to give relief to the dog.
diseases of the skin
In addition to eczema and pyoderma, Pomeranians, Nordic breeds, and any dogs with plushy coats are prone to it Alopecia X.
This hormonal dermatosis is due to dull coat, progressive hair loss all over the body except the head and lower limbs and throughout a blackening of the skin marked. There is no long-term effective treatment for this primarily cosmetic condition.
One sterilization however, can be considered to the to regulate hormonal balancewhich would facilitate hair regrowth.
Dislocated kneecap
This is a more common health issue in this breed. He shows symptoms by lags or a leg lifts. There are different degrees of severity, and minor problems are not uncommon in toy breeds.
However, in dogs with higher grades, a corrective surgery to be required.