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Petsmart - Pomeranian
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Pomeranian (More...)
Appearance
The Pomeranian's outercoat is profuse, coarse, and straight, with a large neck ruff; the undercoat is soft and thick. Coat color is red, orange, cream, sable, black, brown, blue, particolor (white with colored patches), or sable or black with tan markings. The fox-like ears are small and erect, the tail curls forward.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
Pomeranians need to be brushed two to three times a week and trimmed every three months. They need very little exercise.
Origins
The Pomeranian is probably descended from a large German spitz dog of the 16th century. Bred to its current size in the 19th century, the Pomeranian still thinks of itself as a big dog.
Special Alerts
It is especially important to obtain a Pomeranian from a reputable breeder.
Breed-related health concerns: undescended testicles, patellar luxation, tracheal collapse, patent ductus arteriosus, progressive retinal atrophy, tooth and gum disease.
The Pomeranian's outercoat is profuse, coarse, and straight, with a large neck ruff; the undercoat is soft and thick. Coat color is red, orange, cream, sable, black, brown, blue, particolor (white with colored patches), or sable or black with tan markings. The fox-like ears are small and erect, the tail curls forward.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
Pomeranians need to be brushed two to three times a week and trimmed every three months. They need very little exercise.
Origins
The Pomeranian is probably descended from a large German spitz dog of the 16th century. Bred to its current size in the 19th century, the Pomeranian still thinks of itself as a big dog.
Special Alerts
It is especially important to obtain a Pomeranian from a reputable breeder.
Breed-related health concerns: undescended testicles, patellar luxation, tracheal collapse, patent ductus arteriosus, progressive retinal atrophy, tooth and gum disease.
