| The Pomeranian is similar to other Spitz dogs, but is | | | | undercoat, which is fluffy and soft, provides warmth, |
| smaller than all its German relatives. It is desirable | | | | while the fur on the surface is long and and glamorous. |
| because it is all at once charming, delicate, and | | | | Pomeranians have no bald patches; their fur runs the |
| intelligent looking. The Pomeranian measures between | | | | length of all four legs and across the belly. |
| eight and eleven inches at the shoulder and weighs in | | | | Pomeranians, while slight in stature, often seem |
| at as little as two pounds, with the desired weight | | | | completely unaware of their tiny size. This makes |
| being about four or five pounds. As in most breeds, | | | | them ideal companions for households with other pets |
| females will weigh less than their male counterparts. | | | | and children. Pomeranians are also capable of being |
| The Pomeranian's body structure is round and solid. | | | | very defensive and have been known to protect their |
| Their heads resemble foxes, with a small, pointed | | | | home and owners with the gusto of a Rottweiler. |
| snout, a flat head, and triangular ears. Their eyes are | | | | While they have no real chance of hurting anyone, it's |
| rounded almonds, with load of personality. Their tails | | | | best to properly trainin your Pomeranian as they have |
| typically curl back over the rump, adding to the | | | | been known to nip. They aren't terribly aggressive, just |
| compact roundness of the dog. The Pomeranian's legs | | | | defensive of their loved ones. |
| are of average length for a small breed and are | | | | Typically living between ten and fifteen years, the |
| aligned straight. Their paws are tiny, making the | | | | Pomeranian is an intelligent, trainable breed that can |
| Pomeranian very maneuverable. | | | | happily spend its life as a loving family pet or a useful |
| While Pomeranians come in a veritable rainbow of | | | | work dog. Pomeranians have been trained as aids to |
| colors, there are 13 specific coat shades that are | | | | the disabled and used with emergency personnel. The |
| recognized: chocolate, beaver, orange or orange sable, | | | | Pomeranian is very adaptable, capable of thriving in |
| white, parti-color, blue, red, wolf sable, black and tan, | | | | many environments as long as proper training is |
| cream, black, or brown. The shading of the nose | | | | provided. If your thinking of getting a Pomeranian for |
| depends largely on coat color, and can vary from | | | | your home, it would most likely be the perfect addition |
| black to light brown. Their fur has two layers: the | | | | to your household. |