The Pomeranian is a small Spitz-type breed with a distinctive fluffy double coat and a foxy, alert expression. Descended from large sled dogs, modern Pomeranians are lively, confident, and spirited companions who carry themselves with self-important charm. They are intelligent and trainable but have a bold personality that can surprise owners expecting a purely docile lap dog.
My Pomeranian has never read the memo about being a small dog. He confidently approaches dogs many times his size, issues instructions to my neighbour's Labrador, and shows absolutely no recognition of his physical limitations. This boldness is charming and occasionally alarming. He has needed caref…
Read full review →My Pomeranian barked at everything for the first two years. The postman, the wind, birds outside, the television. My neighbours in my building were patient but it was a genuine problem. We have worked extensively with a trainer and he is now manageable but without that investment the barking would h…
Read full review →My Pom is ideal for my city flat. He is small enough to take everywhere, lively enough for entertaining walks, and calm enough indoors once his exercise needs are met. He does bark at sounds in the corridor but we have worked on this and he is manageable. His coat needs daily brushing to keep it bea…
Read full review →My father is seventy-two and his Pomeranian has transformed his daily life. The dog gets him up, takes him for walks, gives him purpose, and provides daily companionship. The Pom is small enough to be manageable for an older person and affectionate enough to give genuine emotional support. He has ma…
Read full review →My Pomeranian is four pounds of concentrated personality. She is confident, entertaining, and absolutely certain she is in charge of the entire household. She has trained me more effectively than I have trained her. She is affectionate on her terms, which are frequent, and vocal about her preference…
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