Pomeranian Dog
INTRODUCTION
Pomeranian Dogs are Inquisitive, Bold and Lively dogs. They are from the Toy group. These toy dogs are great watchdogs. Pomeranians are very intelligent and easy to train. They love learning tricks. Pomeranians are small in size but have a big dog attitude. The good point is, they can easily exercise in the apartments or the parks. Their hairy coat requires regular brushing to keep them in tiptop shape. Pomeranian Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 23).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, intelligent, sociable, extroverted, friendly, active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Individual
LOCATIONS : Germany, Poland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Pomeranians come in 23 different color combinations
2- A Pomeranian named Boo has received more than 17 million likes on Facebook and more than 618,000 followers on Instagram
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Pomeranian Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Black, Blue, Red, Grey-shaded, Cream, Tan, Orange, Brown
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 16 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 24 - 28cm (9.5 - 11in)
Height: 15 - 18cm (6 - 7in) -
TAIL
The Pomeranian tail or sometimes called the plume is profusely covered with long, harsh, straight hair and should be carried high and flat over the back
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WEIGHT
1.9 - 3.5 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. A Pomeranian will have a heat cycle every 5.5 months to every 8 months. Therefore, it may occur either 2 or 3 times per year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : 2 to 3 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 - 5 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Keeshond
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The first member of the breed was registered in the United States to the American Kennel Club in 1898, and it was recognized in 1900
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ORIGIN
Germany, Poland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Pomeranians are known for being smart, curious, energetic, feisty, and bold. They are typically very playful and love to be the center of attention
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes