Pomeranian Puppies

The delicate looking Pomeranian is really a sled dog in miniature. He has the same type of coat as Husky and Samoyed who sleep outdoors through the Arctic winters.

The Pomeranian's history goes back to the powerful sled dogs of Lapland and Iceland, which were eventually brought into Europe and bred with other dogs. The offspring, much larger than today's Poms, were used to herd sheep. But even one hundred years ago Pomeranians weighed as much as 30 pounds.

The Pomeranian got his name from the German province of Pomerania. It was there that breeders realized what a delightful house pet the Pom would make and started the process of breeding down the size. At the same time they improved the coat. From Germany, the dogs were brought to England where they soon became popular. Selective breeding continued, and today's Pom is one of the most popular "toy" breeds.

The Pom is a delightful and active pet. He is playful, intelligent, courageous and loyal, although some are not especially "cuddly". As a watchdog, the Pom can hold his own. He greets any intruder with loud, sharp barks until the family is aroused.

The Pomeranians gets along well with other family pets and will soon eat out of the same dish as the family cat - if the cat is sociable. The Pom is well adapted to life in the city. His natural activity will get hime enough exercise, even without frequent outings.

Your Pom will expect to be the center of attention. If possible, get a pair of Pomeranians. Two little dogs are no more demanding of care or food than one, and a pair of Pomeranians will have more fun and provide more fun for you!

Unfortunately, many Pomeranians do not mix with small chldren. A child often thinks of a dog as a toy, and the Pom's "clutchy" coat makes him tempting to grab. The Pomeranian may become agitated and snap. Because of his light bone structure, the Pom cannot take the abuse when being around small children. Many responsible breeders refuse to sell a Pomeranian puppy to a family with small kids.

Did You Know That...?        

... white Poms were very fashionable in the early days of the breed, but almost all of them were big dogs and scant of coat. Some of them were as large as twenty-eight pounds. Blue is another color very fashionable at the turn of the century. A good blue Pom is a very beautiful sight, but most breeders have abandoned the color for the color is prone to change, to farken or bronze as the dog grows older.