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Pomeranian

Background

The Pomeranian is believed to have descended from the Wolf-Spitz type dogs that migrated to Pomerania from the north of Russia and Siberia. It shares common ancestry with other Arctic breeds such as the Samoyed and Keeshond. These early Spitz-type dogs were used as guard and sledge animals. At this stage of development, the breed weighed up to 14kg.The smallest puppies from any litters were often kept as companions and later these smaller Spitz dogs were bred together in an effort to further reduce the size. Pomeranians were established as a breed in the 18th century after they attracted the interest of the English monarchy.

Breed Personality, Characteristics & Temperment

The Pomeranian makes a delightful family member, being extroverted, lively and very intelligent. This breed has not forgotten its Spitz heritage and can be very loyal and protective towards its human family. Compensating for its diminutive size with extreme intelligence and incredible energy, it excels at any type of obedience training.

Compatibility With Other Pets

The Pomeranian has a friendly disposition but as with any new family pet, should be introduced carefully to any other resident companion animals.

Care Requirements

The double coat of the Pomeranian does not require as much attention as some of the other coated breeds but nevertheless does require regular grooming. Your new puppy should be groomed from an early age so that it can learn to accept and enjoy all the attention. Best results will be obtained by using a good quality bristle brush.

Please take note:
Your Pomeranian will be a member of your family for many years to come, so take great care in selecting exactly the right dog for your family.

Conclusion

If you have decided that the Pomeranian is the dog for you and realise that this dog is not really suited to families with young children, contact one of the groups listed below:

Breeders

State	Contact	Breeder
SA	Glenys Lewis	Oakees	Contact
SA	Jennine Burt	Nanochi	Contact
NSW	Yvette and Murray Rolfe	Ferona	Contact
WA	Clint and Robert Kennedy and Hudson	Aristic	Contact
NSW	Kim JONES	Calarney	Contact
NSW	Jennita Reid	Jendarbory	Contact
QLD	Taryn Jones	Tooshay	Contact
NSW	Toni Johnston	Bullesquire	Contact
NSW	Tracey Waters	Pomteddy	Contact
QLD	Venetia Aprile	orionstars	Contact
QLD	Venetia Aprile	Orionstars	Contact
WA	Suze Taylor	Misfitz	Contact
NSW	Ashlea Aldridge	Ittybitty	Contact
NSW	laurinda williams	garnetrose	Contact
WA	Kellie & Kelly McKay & Koch	Pomanetrix	Contact
NSW	beverley buchanan	bluebar	Contact

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Lifespan: Pomeranians live from between 10 to 12 years of age.

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