All You Need To Know About Owning a Pomeranian

Pomeranians are the fluffiest, furriest, and cutest little balls of joy that are also extremely intelligent. If you’re a dog enthusiast looking for a small, cute, intelligent breed to adopt, a Pomeranian is an excellent option.

What is a Pomeranian?

Pomeranians were named after the region of Pomerania, a part of western Germany and Poland. Just a glimpse of their thick fur is more than enough to tell you their ancient ancestors came from the arctic region. Pomeranians were bred to have a small size as a miniature version of the Spitz dogs that are closely related to huskies.

Pomeranian puppies generally weigh a few ounces and can very easily fit in the palm of your hand. These little furry babies grow rapidly into lovable and bouncy miniature lions of affection. Pomeranians have quite artistic and royal roots. Not only have they inspired many artists over the years, but Queen Victoria also adopted them in the late 1800s.

What to Expect from Owning a Pomeranian

Here are a few things you should know about Pomeranians – to give you a better idea about what you can expect from owning this breed.

You’ll Have a Smart Dog

All dog breeds are ultimately trainable if you have the patience and skills to teach them, but Pomeranians are particularly intelligent, which means that you can easily train them to do many things. However, having a smart dog is not all rainbows and butterflies; it can also go against you. As brainy as a Pomeranian is, it can employ its intelligence for mischievous activities. So, it is imperative that you outsmart them, getting them to do what you want. That way, your Pomeranian will sway away from its mischievous thoughts and become eager to learn and have fun with you.

There Will be a lot of Barking

Some people love to talk a lot, some cats love to meow a lot, and some dogs love to bark a lot. Pomeranians, without a doubt, fall in the category of incessant barking. While it can be fun to know that your barking dog is trying to communicate with you, the constant barking can truly get on your nerves at times. Pomeranians are highly social creatures that love and need attention, especially when they’re loaded on energy.

Their happy and joyful attitude is very evident from the amount of barking they do. Besides this, their barking is also due to their unwavering loyalty and protective attitude towards their owners. While they do bark at strangers, squirrels, or even at you out of excitement, most of the time, their barking is just to keep you safe.

Considerable Coat Upkeep

Pomeranians have incredibly fluffy and puffy coats that can put other breeds to shame. These dogs are able to regulate their body temperature and protect themselves from harmful elements through their thick fur. However, with great looks comes great responsibility. Pomeranians require a lot of coat upkeep to keep their fur in excellent shape.

Pomeranians generally have two coat layers: an inner and outer coat. While their inner coat keeps them warm during cold weather, their outer coat protects them from environmental elements. While the outer coat grows back easily, the inner coat has a much lower chance of growing back if it’s damaged.

So, as a Pomeranian parent, you should brush their coat every day with a high-quality brush to keep it healthy and clean and ensure that you hire only professionals to cut and trim your fluffy baby’s fur.

The Napoleon Complex

If you’ve ever witnessed a Pomeranian walking around, you’ve probably already noticed their stiff gait and attitude. Like many other small dogs, Pomeranians also have something known as the Napoleon Complex, whereby a dog acts like royalty so that everyone pays attention to them right away. Moreover, with a strong attitude, a Pomeranian feels so much like a big dog in a small dog’s body that even during a quarrel with a big dog, a Pomerania just won’t back down!

You’ll Have a Loyal Companion for Life

Canines are known as man’s best friend for a reason; they’re the most loyal and friendly animals on the planet. Pomeranians are no different than other dog breeds, which is pretty evident from their character and actions. These fluff balls spin in circles as soon as you get home, and they bark at strangers or other unknown things to warn you of danger. Once a Pomeranian loves you, they will be loyal to you forever and protect you every time they have the opportunity.

 They Have Separation Anxiety

Many pets, especially dogs, are so fond of their owners that the thought of spending even a few hours apart can feel like the collapse of the world for them. Pomeranians are one of the most loving dog breeds out there that are popular for being incredibly attached to their owners. They’ll return the love they receive 100 fold!

However, a major drawback of their loving nature is their struggle with separation anxiety. Your Pomeranian will miss you and feel anxious without you whether you leave them alone or with people they feel comfortable around. This may seem like a cute trait since they love you so much that they can’t stand being away from you, but it’s surely not healthy and should be addressed by a professional.

They are Easy to Keep in Shape

All pets require exercise or at least some type of physical activity to burn the energy they store during the day. Just like other pets, Pomeranians also need daily exercise to let out their pent-up energy. Whether it’s through walking, running around, or playing fetch, Pomeranians aren’t lazy in physical activities, which helps maintain their weight easier.

Moreover, considering the small size of a Pomeranian, there are not many calories to burn. Since they don’t consume as many calories as larger breeds, all they need is a short walk to keep the weight off.

They Aren’t Most Kid-Friendly Option

Most families consider adopting a pet, especially a dog, at some point during their lives. Given their cute appearance and impressive nature, it would be hard not to consider adopting a Pomeranian. This breed also seems like an excellent fit for small children since they’re more or less the same size as them.

Well, unfortunately, Pomeranians injure easily when playing with a small child. The issue is that a child tests their strength limits as they grow, which can end up with them roughhousing with their Pomeranian, hurting them unintentionally. Moreover, Pomeranians being the proud dogs that they are, can get triggered by the negative reaction and lash out.

So, if you do plan on bringing home a Pomeranian for your family to play with, please ensure that your kids are at least three years old.

They Take Time to Be Potty Trained

Regardless of where you live, it’s important to potty train your dog. Pomeranians are no different, but unfortunately, are more difficult to potty train than other dogs. These fluffy beings have a challenging time learning not to pee or poop inside the house.

They Have Good Lifespan

When comparing the lifespan of small dogs, Pomeranians are one of the few breeds that actually live for quite some time. In fact, these small fluffy balls have a lifespan between 12 and 16 years. However, these are just estimates; your canine can live longer or shorter than these ranges, depending on the amount of care, proper nutrition, and rest they receive.

They Love Spinning

One of the cutest and most charming traits of a Pomeranian is that it spins in non-stop circles when it’s excited. If your pet is extremely fond of you, even a glimpse of you will lead them to bark and spin in circles around your feet. There’s nothing to worry about your Pomeranian’s spinning; it’s just a way to show how happy and excited they are.

They are Susceptible to Food Allergies

Dog food these days are packed with chemicals, additive, and preservatives. Instead of using natural and organic ingredients, many dog brands have taken shortcuts to keep their costs low by producing low-nutrition foods.

Sadly, like many other small dog breeds, Pomeranians are highly susceptible to these chemicals, additives, and preservations, resulting in food allergies. Moreover, even ingredients, such as corn, wheat, and certain kinds of meat, are known to cause allergic reactions in this breed.

The best way to keep your pup from suffering from any allergic reaction is to carefully monitor the foods it eats and reacts poorly to so that you avoid those ingredients while making their food or when buying it from the market.

Last Words

We hope you learned a bit about what owning a Pomeranian is like. Whether you already have a Pomeranian or are searching for one, you will definitely appreciate their unique qualities that are unmatchable with other dog breeds.