Name Pomeranian
Other names Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers
Origin Germany Poland
Breed Group Toy (AKC:1888)Companion Breeds (UKC)
Size Small
Type Purebred
Life span 12-15 years
Temperament ActiveExtrovertedFriendlyIntelligentLivelyPlayfulSociable
Height 7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Weight 3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Colors BlackBlack & TanBlueBrownGrayOrangeRedWhite
Litter Size 2-5 puppies

The Pomeranian is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz.

Breed Characteristics ( points out of 5 )
Adaptability 5
Apartment Friendly 5
Barking Tendencies 4
Cat Friendly 5
Child Friendly- This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also friendly toward other pets and shy toward strangers.
Dog Friendly 3
Exercise Needs 2
Health Issues 3
Hypoallergenic: No
Intelligence 5
Ranking: #23
Playfulness 4
Stranger Friendly 3
Trainability- Training will be enjoyable. This dog is inclined to listen to commands and obey its owner. This breed will require fewer repetitions to obey specific instructions, pleasing owners who like to see quick results.
Watchdog Ability 3