DogExpress
Do you want to own a small dog that you can carry with you on airplanes? Then, you can go for a Pomeranian. However, the funny fact is that the Pomeranians were not this small originally. If you delve deeper in history, these dogs used to be as heavy as twenty to thirty pounds.
But it was England’s Queen Victoria who mastered the trick of contracting a thirty-pound dog type to below ten pounds. Thus, this new toy-sized breed was born.
The Pomeranians have their ancestry in the dog breed of Spitz. So, a Pomeranian shows up quite a few characteristics of a Spitz. If you are thinking about buying a Pomeranian, it’s good to know both the positives and negatives of this dog breed.
Else, you may fall yourself and get an innocent dog in trouble. So, go through the following table that categorizes the merits and the demerits of owning Pomeranians.
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Demerits |
| Smiling look – Any time you look at a Pomeranian, it will give you a feeling that it is smiling. So, a positive vibe plays within you when you look at a Pomeranian. | Using smile to achieve – The Poms are pretty intelligent. And when brain and beauty mix, the resultant is a bomb. The Poms will look at you when you are eating something. They make you give it the share of your food. It may end up disturbing its routine diet resulting in obesity. |
| Variety of colors – If you want options in life, the coat colors of Pomeranians will offer you many. For other dog breeds, you may have an option of a maximum of five color options.
However, Pomeranians can be available in twenty-three various color combinations. |
Heavy shedding – They are furry. And these dogs shed a lot. Combing them at regular intervals is the only option left to the owner to manage its fur all around the house.
Comb it and keep the fall hair in places to dispose of. |
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Cute small size – It feels like a moving toy when a Pomeranian walks or runs in your house. You feel like cuddling it all the time.
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‘Invisible’ because of small size – Poms are a small bundle of joy. But since they are so small, they are rarely visible at times. So, you may end up stumbling. It can cause your as well the Pom’s accident. So, better watch out.
Also, if the Poms get exposed to the kids, there are chances of accidents. The kids think of Poms as toys and may throw them, causing severe damage to the dogs. On the other hand, when the kids try treating a Pom as a toy, the Pom can bite the kid badly. It is something you need to be careful about. If you have smaller kids at your place, you have to make them understand that it’s not a toy. Though the Poms look like toys, they are a bit ferocious since they carry the genes of Spitz.
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| Connection with history – Owning a Pomeranian makes you an instant storyteller in kitty parties or functions. You can tell how a Pomeranian is associated with Queen Victoria.
You can also cite its association with the great Titanic tragedy of 1912. It’s a fact that only three dogs survived in that tragedy, and two of them were Pomeranians. |
People flocking at the owner’s house – The Poms are a treat to watch. So, many people find excuses to visit the homes of Pom owners. At many times, you may want to stay lonely. But outside, people flocking at your house may deny so. So, keep a Pom at your own risk. |
| Long lifespan – These toy-sized dogs live a long life. On average, they live for 16 years. However, there is much news that says Pomeranians live long. Some reports say these dogs live up to twenty years of age. | Health complications at an elderly age – Since the Poms live long, they face quite a few age-related health issues at a later stage of their life. |
| High level of intelligence – Poms are smart. They even learn things at a fast pace. So, training a Pomeranian does not take too much toil. | Mischief – A dumb one would rarely do any mischief. With intelligence comes mischievous activities.
Since the Poms are highly intelligent, they are mischievous too. Many a time, these dogs hide in such places where you can hardly think of. And their small sizes help them in such activities. It may land everyone in trouble. When the owners can’t find the dog, they report it to the police. However, to everyone’s embarrassment, these dogs were later discovered at their owner’s houses.
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| Good health – Pomeranians are considered a healthy dog breed. If you are fortunate enough and keep your Pom in a clean environment under proper supervision, you may not even have to visit a vet other than for vaccinations. | Health issues of small-sized dogs – Since they are small, they have some demerits. If they fall from a greater height, they may fracture their bones or severe injuries.
Tracheal collapse is a common problem among small-sized dogs. Also, since they have small mouths, inserting brushes within their mouths is a huge challenge. So, cleaning a Pom’s teeth is a pretty complicated task to execute successfully. If you don’t do this task, your Pom is bound to face dental issues.
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Conclusion
Pomeranians have distinct personalities and find their place among the 30th cutest dogs in the world. They are bold and feisty with a curious nature. They crave attention and can be great pets for families. They are excellent watchdogs as well.
However, if you have younger kids, make sure they don’t pester these dogs. Create a secure place for your pet. Build a crate or bed with walls around it to make it feel comfortable.
in Chandigarh, India. 
