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All About Pomeranians
Pomeranian dogs are a small, affectionate and outgoing breed.
Pomeranians are petite dogs in the toy category. They've been a popular breed for hundreds of years.
They're friendly, inquisitive, and full of life. These personality traits — along with the characteristic, small size of Pomeranians — make them ideal companions.
That said, if you're considering bringing one into your home, keep in mind that they can be temperamental with small children. They become ideal family pets, however, as soon as your kids are old enough to realize that they're living creatures and not toys.
Body size. Pomeranians are rather small dogs. The males and females are similar in size. On average, they only get up to six or seven inches high.
Their weight can vary a bit more than their height. Healthy Pomeranians weigh anywhere from three to seven pounds, though healthy members of the breed typically have a narrower range that extends from four and six pounds.
This compact size makes them incredibly easy to transport. They'll fit into any size home and are happy to accompany you anywhere.
Body shape. Pomeranian characteristics include compact bodies that are relatively sturdy for their size. This is — in part — due to their square shape and short back. An ideal member of the breed has a length that's equally proportioned to their height.
Their skulls are slightly rounded and well-balanced with their bodies. Muzzles are small and always shorter than their skulls.
Their heavily-plumed tails are set high on their hindquarters and lay flat on their backs. This — combined with their fluffy coat — gives them an almost ethereal look.
How long do Pomeranians live? Like most small dogs, Pomeranians can live well over a decade. Their average lifespan is anywhere from 12 to 16 years. Make sure you're prepared for a long commitment to your pet — especially if you get them as a puppy.
Fur and eyes. The Pomeranian's lush coat is one of their most distinctive features. It's a double coat, meaning that they have two distinct types of fur. One coat — called the undercoat — is short and dense. The outer coat is longer and has a harsher texture.
These layers help to insulate your dog while giving it a distinctly fluffy look — a look that's further accentuated by the frills that form on their chests and shoulders.
Pomeranians are one of the more colorful dog breeds. Their coats can come in at least 24 different colors. Orange and red are the most common.
Some of the other colors include:
These colors can come in a wide variety of patterns too. You can find full lists of their colors and patterns on the American Kennel Club (AKC) website.
Their eyes are dark and almond-shaped. They're medium in size and set back in the skull. The overall effect is an intelligent and fox-like expression.
Personality. The Pomeranian personality is outgoing and friendly. A lot of their attitude is expressed in their highly animated gait. They manage to convey a sense of cockiness and command as they interact with the world around them.
The AKC rates them a five out of five for affection. They enjoy engaging with people.
They're intelligent and attentive to their surroundings — which makes them good guard dogs. But they can also be possessive of toys and food.
It's important to keep in mind that they can be defensive and snippy with young children. Even if you don't have any of your own, be sure to keep them away from all young children. This will ensure that neither the kids nor your pets become injured.
Grooming. Pomeranian care doesn't have to be particularly difficult, but you do have to be vigilant.
You need to brush your pet frequently — at least once a week — to keep its coat lush and beautiful. Pay special attention to make sure that the long fur doesn't matt.
The dogs are active, so be sure to keep their nails trimmed short. It's easiest to take them to a professional groomer every four to six weeks so they can groom all parts of your pet, including the anal glands.
The breed also tends to have problems with their teeth. It's recommended that you should brush their teeth at least once — and as much as three times — a week.
Feeding. Make sure you always provide fresh, clean water for your dog.
Pomeranians will do well with high-quality dog food. You can find your pet's favorite brand or make some at home. Just be sure to talk to your veterinarian about all of the important nutrients to include in at-home blends.
You'll also want to make sure that you're providing the right amount of food for your dog's age.
They're very adaptable dogs, so you should be able to find a feeding schedule that works well for you.
Exercise and Mental Stimulation. Pomeranians love being lap dogs — but they're also full of energy. This means that they need frequent, small bursts of exercise. Playing fetch indoors or going on short walks should be sufficient to satisfy their needs.
They enjoy interacting with people and thrive off of attention. Playing with your pet can be a great way to engage them both mentally and physically.
Veterinary visits, medications, and immunizations. Your veterinarian is the best person to determine all of the vaccinations that your pet needs, but all dogs should get a core set.
This includes vaccinations for:
Vaccinations can begin as early as six weeks of age. There are also other non-core vaccinations that you can discuss with your veterinarian.
Dosages for flea and tick medications are based on your dog's weight and used as needed. Oral and skin-based applications are available from your veterinarian or other distributors.
Many of these medications can be effective against a variety of pests and parasites, so talk to your veterinarian to figure out the best one for you.
Pomeranians can be a very healthy breed as long as you take care of them well.
But there are some health problems that affect the breed.
These include:
Despite their relatively sturdy shape, a Pomeranian's small size poses unique dangers. You should monitor your pet as if it were a toddler. Keep them away from choking hazards and other physical dangers.
Another thing to consider before getting a Pomeranian is that they're known to bark a lot. This can be annoying or unwelcome in some homes.
You may find that the breed is difficult to housebreak, but it can be done with consistent efforts on your part. The sooner you start, the better.
On the other hand, they rarely ever drool and shed very little. They're also very adaptable, trainable dogs that will fit into a diverse array of lifestyles.
Interestingly, they have one of the smallest litter sizes of any dog breed. The average size is 1.9 to 2.7 puppies per birth.
Pomeranians are the smallest of the Spitz breeds. This is why they're called zwergspitz in many countries — this means "dwarf spitz".
They're named for the areas in central Europe where they were originally bred — the Pomerania region. Today, this area is part of northern Poland and eastern Germany.
They were bred at least three hundred years ago from a larger spitz breed — the German spitz.
Always a popular breed among nobles, Pomeranians became enormously popular when Queen Victoria adopted some in the 18th century. She loved the breed so much that she displayed six of them in the 1891 Crufts dog show. Her dog — Windsor Marco — took first place for the breed.
One of the most interesting facts about Pomeranians is that the breed standard was reduced in size by 50% during Victoria's reign. The original Pomeranians weighed around 30 pounds. It was a popular desire to mimic the queen's exceptionally small dogs that reduced them down to what they are today.
The breed's popularity has only increased since those days — particularly in the U.S. It's currently one of the top 15 most popular dog breeds in the country.
Fluffy Dog Is Almost Blown Away By Wind Tunnel In Hilarious Video
(Photo Credit: @keanuthepompom / Instagram)
An adorable Pomeranian dog named Keanu nearly gets blown away by the powerful wind from a wind tunnel in New York City in a viral video taking over the internet. On March 10, the dog's owner posted the hilarious video clip on the dog's official page. Since then, it has garnered significant attention from Instagram users due to its adorable and funny nature.
An Instagram video of a Pomeranian dog named Keanu struggling against the strong wind from a NYC wind tunnel has gone viral. In the video's caption, the dog's owner playfully wrote, "Thank God for his leash." The clip begins with the fluffy Pomeranian standing on the sidewalk of a busy New York City street, right beside a wind tunnel.
As soon as the wind hit the adorable fluff ball, it nearly blew him away with its force. Meanwhile, the text overlay on the video humorously read, "I almost lost my pomeranian this weekend to a wind tunnel in NYC."
Keanu's owner tightly held his leash to keep him from being carried away by the wind. The clip hilariously shows the dog's gorgeous fur sweeping in one direction. Keanu struggled to keep his tiny feet on the ground as he fought against the strong gusts. Towards the end of the video, he even started jumping in an attempt to battle the wind tunnel.
People on Instagram expressed their thoughts on the dog and his situation in the comment section of the video. One person wrote, "Just a little dust bunny blowing in the breeze." Meanwhile, another person commented, "Little feet gripping the ground for dear life." "The small dog alert on the weather forecast was right then," added another person.
The post Fluffy Dog Is Almost Blown Away by Wind Tunnel in Hilarious Video appeared first on DogTime.
'She Is An Old Soul' 2-year-old Pomeranian Looking For Forever Home
'She is an old soul' 2-year-old Pomeranian looking for forever home
Updated: 10:41 AM EDT Mar 19, 2025
IT IS WEDNESDAY, WHICH MEANS IT'S TIME FOR WPBF TO THE RESCUE. I'M HERE WITH PEGGY FROM BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE, AND YOU HAVE MISS PUFF RIGHT HERE. AND BEFORE WE LEARN ABOUT MISS PUFF, YOU'RE GOING TO SEE A LITTLE QR CODE AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF YOUR SCREEN. ANY TIME DURING THIS INTERVIEW, WHILE YOU'RE LEARNING ABOUT MISS PUFF. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, JUST SCAN THAT QR CODE. IT'LL TAKE YOU TO ALL THESE GREAT WEBSITES. BUT LET'S TALK ABOUT MISS PUFF. THIS IS MISS PUFF, AKA POWDER PUFF. OKAY. SHE IS A TWO YEAR OLD POMERANIAN. SHE WEIGHS IN AT A WHOPPING 4 POUNDS, SO SHE'S VERY PORTABLE. SHE DOES HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF A SAD BACKGROUND. SHE CAME TO US WITH DENTAL DISEASE AND EVEN THE BONE. HER JAW BONE WAS INFECTED AND NOT GOOD. SO VERY PAINFUL. SO OUR VETERINARIAN HAD TO REMOVE HER LOWER JAW. SO SHE STICKS OUT HER TONGUE ALL THE TIME, BUT IT JUST MAKES HER CUTER. IT JUST MAKES HER SO. SHE IS A DOLL, BABY. I'M ACTUALLY HER FOSTER. I'VE HAD HER OVER THREE WEEKS, AND SO I CAN TELL YOU WHAT SHE ENJOYS. SHE JUST HAD A BATH BEFORE WE CAME HERE AND SHE LOVED IT. SHE ALMOST WENT TO SLEEP BECAUSE MOST DOGS ARE TRYING TO PADDLE OUT, AND SHE ALMOST FELL ASLEEP ON ME. SO I THINK THE WARM WATER FELT GOOD. AND THEN SHE LOVED THE BRUSHING AGAIN. SHE ALMOST THEN WE DID. THE BLOW DRY IS UP FOR ANYTHING. AND YOU SAID AS FAR AS OTHER THAN THE JAW AT THIS POINT, SHE'S JUST A NORMAL DOG. SHE IS. DID YOU PUT A LITTLE EXTRA WATER IN? THE NUMBER ONE QUESTION I GET IS HOW DOES SHE EAT? SO I TAKE WET FOOD AND I PUT IT IN THE MICROWAVE AND ADD A BUNCH OF WATER, AND I JUST STIR IT UNTIL IT'S TOTAL LIQUID. THAT'S. AND SHE JUST LAPS IT UP. IT TAKES HER 15 MINUTES OR SO AND SHE JUST LOVES IT. AND SO SOMEBODY'S LOOKING TO ADOPT AND THINK, WELL, MAYBE A SMALLER DOG IS RIGHT FOR ME. SHE'S TWO YEARS OLD. SHE'S ONLY TWO, SO SHE'S GOT HER WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HER KIDS. CAN SHE BE AROUND KIDS? WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OTHER ANIMALS? WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? I THINK OLDER CHILDREN, JUST BECAUSE SHE'S CALM. YEAH. BUT DON'T LET THIS FOOL YOU. I HAVE TWO SMALL DOGS AT HOME, AND SHE RUNS AROUND LIKE CRAZY. SHE IS JUST LOVING LIFE. I'VE TAKEN HER TO THE BEACH. SHE LOVES. SHE JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVES GOING IN THE CAR. SHE'S UP FOR A CAR RIDE ANYWHERE. SHE'S JUST THERE TO GO WITH YOU. ANY PLACE. SHE WOULD BE A GREAT COMPANION. YES. SEEMS LIKE SHE CAN BE A LOVER AND SIT ON YOUR LAP. OR SHE CAN RUN AROUND AND PLAY. ABSOLUTELY. AND SHE LOVES TO WEAR CLOTHES. SO IF YOU JUST WANT A LITTLE BABY DOLL TO TAKE CARE OF. SHE'S YOUR GIRL. VERY SWEET. OKAY. REALLY QUICKLY. ANYTHING ELSE GOING ON AT THE RANCH RIGHT NOW? NO, BUT WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS. WE ALWAYS NEED FOSTERS. AND OBVIOUSLY, ANY RESCUE CAN USE MONETARY DONATIONS. OF COURSE. ALL RIGHT, WELL, THANK YOU. I HOPE THAT MISS PUFF FINDS A FOREVER HOME. SHE'S IN GOOD HANDS RIGHT NOW. YEAH, SHE'S THE SWEETEST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL BIG DOG RANCH. RESCUE THE NUMBER ON YOUR SCREEN. (561) 791-6465. OF COURSE, ALL THE INFORMATION
'She is an old soul' 2-year-old Pomeranian looking for forever home
Updated: 10:41 AM EDT Mar 19, 2025
WPBF 25 News is working with animal shelters on the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County to promote the adoption of pets looking for forever homes. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Big Dog Ranch Rescue is looking for a forever home for Miss Puff. The 2-year-old Pomeranian is described as "sweet and gentle". "Despite her young age, she is an old soul," her Big Dog Ranch Rescue bio says. To inquire about pets from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, click here. Top Headlines:Warming up ahead of a cold front in South Florida Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. —WPBF 25 News is working with animal shelters on the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County to promote the adoption of pets looking for forever homes.
Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25
Big Dog Ranch Rescue is looking for a forever home for Miss Puff. The 2-year-old Pomeranian is described as "sweet and gentle".
"Despite her young age, she is an old soul," her Big Dog Ranch Rescue bio says.
To inquire about pets from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, click here.
Top Headlines:Warming up ahead of a cold front in South Florida
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
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