The tiny but mighty Pomeranian has a gift for worming its way right into your heart, and with that bold, funny personality and soft, fluffy tail…how can you resist? Excellent apartment dogs, mischievous sidekicks, and lap warmers, these pups might pack a lot of personality into that tiny frame, but they’ve got a lot of heart in there as well.
Is a Pomeranian the right kind of dog for you? There are a lot of things to consider when adding a dog to your life, so we’ve covered just about everything you’ll need to know in this in-depth breed profile.
Breed Characteristics
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- Origin: Pomerania
- Size:
- Weight: 3-7 pounds
- Lifespan: 12 to 16 years
- Breed group: Toy Group
- Activity level:
- Barking/howling level:
- Good with dogs: yes
- Good with kids: yes
- Good with cats:
- Shedding:
- Easy to groom:
- Easy to train:
- Protective: