Basic Information To Know About The Pomeranian

The Pomeranian (nicknamed the "Pom") is a fox-like toy breed of dog that features a thick double coat that comes in red, orange, cream, brown, white and several other multi-color combinations. The breed has origins dating back to the 16th century, and they were first bred for the main purpose of herding sheep.

A few of their most recognizable features include there intelligent, energetic and playful temperament - which help make the Pomeranian a popular show dog and companion for singles and families with older children.

The Pomeranian is well-known for their busy, attentive and curious temperament. They are generally reserved with strangers and may bark a lot, which can make them suitable as a watch dog but not so much as a guard dog due to their size.

The Pomeranian is also known to be quite intelligent - ranking 23rd compared to other dogs based on their ability to learn obedience commands. They are also known to need constant supervision when around children to ensure they don't become handled too roughly - making them not the most suitable as a family pet. The Pomeranian is quite compatible with other pets if they are introduced at an early age.

Grooming the Pomeranian is a relatively straightforward task. They require a small amount of brushing twice every week as well as special care for their teeth by brushing them each day and complete grooming every 6 to 8 weeks to achieve a powder puff appearance.

The Pomeranian doesn't always need a yard to run around in, so they can be suitable for apartment living if they are exercised enough. They enjoy cooler temperatures, and care needs to be taken to ensure they don't overheat in summer.

The Pomeranian enjoys activities such as taking a simple run around the house or regular play sessions. They have a high level of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the form of relatively long walks with their owner to prevent excessive barking and other behavior issues.

The Pomeranian can make the perfect dog for a single person, family with older children, retiree or apartment dweller. They are suitable for anyone who is willing to commit to a moderate amount of grooming and take time to give them patience while housebreaking and early training to prevent them developing small dog syndrome and other bad habits as well as take them for moderate to long daily walks and give a good amount of companionship and attention. Though they might be somewhat unsuitable for a pet for families with younger children, if you are able to meet their special teeth care requirements, need for gentle care and love for attention then the Pomeranian could make the ideal dog breed for you.

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