Breed Description

Pomeranians to many are tiny, balls of fluff, however these little dogs have so much more to them than size and fur. Faces said to resemble foxes to some, baby doll or pansy to others, the Pomeranian is full of life, intelligent, loyal pet to their family. Their spirit and eagerness to learn makes them great to train and love to learn new tricks, however, they do require a firm hand in training. Pomeranians love other pets in the family as long as they are introduced properly, reservation is definitely present when strangers are involved and excessive barking is common. Pomeranians are excellent watchdogs and requires to be taught to bark a few times to alert visitors of their presence, however, they must be made aware that if invited in the barking must stop. Pomeranians are one of the most independent toy breeds there is, however if allowed to, they will become demanding of there owner. Not recommended for very young children as they can be overbearing on the Pom, which will make them nervous and may result in snapping. They do however fit nicely into a family with children who know how to handle and care for a dog properly.