Pomeranian
- Size
- toy
- Height at withers
- 18–22 cm, males18–22 cm, females
- Weight
- 1.8–3.5 kg, males1.8–3.5 kg, females
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
- Group
- Apartment friendlyCompanions
An editorial estimate, not a measurement.
Suits. Квартира, компаньон, выставки. Активен и звонок.
Be aware. Лает много и по любому поводу. Шерсть требует ухода, стричь «под льва» нельзя — не восстанавливается.
Temperament
Живой, звонкий и уверенный в себе шпиц. Померанец бесстрашен не по размеру, охотно облаивает всё вокруг — без раннего воспитания это становится проблемой для соседей. Привязан к хозяину, ревнив, хорошо обучается трюкам.
Care
Густая двойная шерсть требует вычёсывания два-три раза в неделю. Стричь «под машинку» нельзя: у шпицев после этого шерсть часто не восстанавливается. Зубы — слабое место, камень образуется рано. Из наследственного значимы вывих коленной чашечки и коллапс трахеи; на прогулке лучше шлейка, а не ошейник.
Origin
Потомок крупных северных шпицев, уменьшен в Германии и Англии в XIX веке. Название по исторической области Померания.
What to watch in this breed
Breed predispositions are not a diagnosis and not a sentence. They are what occurs in this breed more often than in others, and what is worth knowing in advance.
- Watch firstLuxating patella
- Mid-run the dog suddenly holds up a hind leg for a couple of strides, then carries on as if nothing happened. It looks harmless but wears the joint down over time. Excess weight doubles the pace of it.
- Keep in mindTeeth
- In small breeds the teeth are crowded, tartar builds early, and teeth are lost by five years old. Look at the gums: redness at the tooth line and bad breath already call for a scale. Brush at home; dry food does not clean teeth, contrary to popular belief.
A predisposition means a probability, not a disease. Most animals of these breeds live their lives without any of it. We do not diagnose: the list is here so you know what to ask your vet at a routine check-up and which signs not to write off as old age.
Weight and lifespan are a guide for the breed, not a standard for your animal. Actual figures depend on the line, care and health.
Where to get one: Pomeranian breeders
These records are collected by us and marked verified only after a call. Ring ahead: available litters change every week.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.