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).

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

  • 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

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    12 - 16 years

  • 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

  • WEIGHT

    1.9 - 3.5 kg

  • 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

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction : 2 to 3 time a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    1 - 5 pups

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Keeshond

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • 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

  • ORIGIN

    Germany, Poland

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • 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

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM