CHILDREN'S WORLD – PETS, DOGS 3 - Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is another breed of dog that owes its name to the area where it was first bred, i.e. Pomerania, an area in today's Germany and Poland. It is a miniature copy of the Spitz, the breed from which it originated. The breeding of small dogs began in the 18th century, and it is known that Queen Victoria had a very small Spitz. Its height is 18–22 cm. It has a thick and dense coat consisting of two layers. Longer hairs can grow through the thick undercoat, which can be black, orange, gray, brown and white, as well as a combination of the above. The hair on the neck resembles a lion's mane and frames the face with a muzzle resembling a fox. Coat does not need special treatment because it has a natural fat that is excreted through the skin, and the hair does not tangle. However, they should be combed at least twice a week to remove dead undercoat. They weigh from 1.8 to 3.5 kg, but they are not aware of it and act as if they weigh 40 kg. They are excellent guards and respond to any threat with loud and persistent barking. They are otherwise very sociable and playful and easily befriend larger dogs, cats and people. If you decide to get a Pomeranian, training and adaptation should start immediately from the first day because it is an intelligent dog who learns easily. It is not good to be lenient with them because they are capable of training us, which is usually neither good for us nor for the dog. Once they get used to the new home, it is recommended to walk the dog to allow it to burn energy, get to know the environment and meet potential dog friends. If you are often absent, you should gradually try to ease separation anxiety because this dog does not like to be alone. Also, if you have neighbors who might be bothered by barking, you should raise the dog to not get too excited about everything in its surroundings or maybe even think about getting a different kind of dog. If you do decide to get a Pomeranian, you will have a real dog in a mini version that can, with the right upbringing, make the whole family happy.