Toy Pomeranian
Toy Pomeranian Information Sheet
Intelligent and eager to please, the Pom is a wonderful lively dog, but you must be careful to let him know who is boss or you may find that your little pooch has become noisy and demanding. The Pom should weigh between 3 and 7 pounds (although there are much larger ones around, they are not to the breed standard but still make great pets!). They require little exercise and are well suited to apartment life. With proper care, they can live to around 15 years of age.
Toy Pomeranian History
The Pomeranians we know today weigh in at around 5 pounds, but they once weighed around 35 pounds and were at home in the arctic circle!
These vivacious lap dogs get their name from the province “Pomerania” which was located where Eastern Germany is now. Originally brought to England in the 1700’s, by Prince George III’s new bride, this larger version of the toy dog would not become popular until the late 1800’s when Queen Victoria who brought home a 12 pound Pom from Italy.
It didn’t take long for Pomeranians to become a favorite lap dog and breeders worked at making the breed even smaller until they reached an average of 5 pounds as the dog is today.
Pomeranians have long and illustrious history. Michelangelo had a pet Pom that used to sit on a silk pillow and watch as he painted the Sistine chapel. The great church leader Martin Luther favored these toy dogs and mentioned them often in his work. Even Mozart had a pet Pom that he dedicated an aria to!
Toy Pomeranian Dog Care and Grooming
The Coat
Pom’s have a double coat that requires daily care as it can easily get matted. The soft undercoat is light and fluffy and very thick. The longer top coat is sleek like long hair. Daily brushing is required to keep the fur free from matting and looking it's best. Weekly baths should be given as well as proper grooming around the feet and under the tail.
The Eyes
As in most small dogs, the Pom can have a buildup of tear “gunk” in the corner of the eyes. This can stain the fur and be a bit messy so it is recommended that you clean the eye area every other day or at least once a week. You can buy a special liquid that will help remove the stains and wipe away any goop that has accumulated with a q-tip. Be careful not to poke your pom in the eye when you are doing this!
The Teeth
Unfortunately, Pomeranians can be prone to tooth problems. Tooth loss and bacterial buildup is not uncommon in these little dogs so you should take extra care to make sure your pet has the proper dental care. Brush your dogs teeth daily with a specially formulated enzymatic tooth paste that fights bacteria and have yearly dental checks and scaling if necessary. Tooth care is quite important to your dogs overall health as if bacteria is left unchecked in the mouth, it can spread throughout the dogs body and cause health problems for your pet.
Feet and Nails
Like any other dog, Poms need to have their nails trimmed. There are 2 basic types of clippers and you will need to find out which one works best for you. You should also trim the hair on your dogs feet as it has a tendency to grow out pretty fast. The preferred cut is the trim it close so the paw resembles that of a cat.
Of Interest
Learn more about the Toy Pomeranian at the American Kennel Club or the
American Pomeranian Club.
Toy Pomeranian - See Also:
The CKC Pomeranian Puppy
The Pomeranian Toy Dog
The Tiny Teacup Puppy Pomeranian
The Tea Cup Pomeranian Puppy
The Black Pomeranian Puppy
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