Companionship
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Dog
Pomeranian
Toy / Spitz
Origin: Germany / Poland
Life Span: 12–16 yrs
Size
Toy
Grooming
High
Drooling
Low
Quick Facts
Size
Toy
Height
Male: 18–30
Female: 18–30
Female: 18–30
Weight
Male: 1.8–3.5
Female: 1.8–3.5
Female: 1.8–3.5
Life Span
12–16 yrs
Coat
Long double coat
Colours
Orange, Black, White, Cream, Sable, Brown
About the Breed
Small but lively, the Pomeranian has a confident personality and enjoys attention, play and indoor companionship.
Care & Lifestyle
Grooming
HighBrush 3–4× weekly; more during shedding; regular bath, nails, ears and teeth
Exercise & Activity
20–40 min/day; cooler periods
Climate
Cool to ModerateRecommended: 10–25°C
Ideal Pet Parent
Apartment parents, attentive first-time owners