Toy Pomeranians are the main Pomeranian type in the world today. Very occasionally, you will get a “giant” Pomeranian, a tiny teacup Pomeranian or an exotic Pomeranian (which is just a Pomeranian in any color not approved by the American Kennel Club). Although descended from very large ancestors that used to pull sleds and then herd sheep, toy Pomeranians today pull around their people and tend to rule the roost.
The average toy Pomeranian will be about six to seven ponds and look like a cross between a fox cub and a cheerleader’s pom-pom. They have naturally pointed ears, huge eyes and a pointed nose (although they can be blunted like a Chihuahua’s in some individuals). They are covered in long, puffy hair in the recognized colors of red, sable, orange, cream and sable, black, white, chocolate and a mixture of brown and blue tones. Their coats are double layered and need daily grooming.
According to the available history of Pomeranian information, toy Pomeranians are getting progressively smaller and smaller. Every year, there seems to be a new “Smallest Dog In The World” listed in the Guinness World Book of Records. Although Chihuahuas dominate the list, a few Pomeranian types have held the crown. In 1900, just over one hundred years ago, Pomeranians weighing thirty pounds were still being shown in England. Although Pomeranians are progressively getting smaller, their attitudes are still just as large as ever.
They look utterly charming and tend to stare directly at you, tilting their heads this way and that to show off the full effects of their bright, dark eyes. It takes time, patience and dedication to live with these dogs. In order to keep their fluffy coat clean and tangle-free, it needs to be groomed every day.
Grooming the dog daily is a soothing exercise not only for you, but the Pomeranian will love the attention. A good grooming every day will also make you aware of any early signs of health problems.
Because of the tiny size of the toy Pomeranian, they are difficult to housebreak completely. Males will always lift their legs to mark territory unless you get them neutered. Many toy Pomeranians have been successfully litter trained, more so females than males. Pomeranians know very well to go outside, but their tiny bladders often cannot hold onto the urine long enough for you to let them out. Pomeranians are very intelligent and very trainable.
Toy Pomeranians have excellent senses of humor, although the level of this humor will vary from dog to dog. One Pomeranian has become a small Internet sensation on the YouTube show “Cute With Chris” by pooping her pile of poo in the shape of a smiley face.
Since most Pomeranians have health problems with their eyes, skin, heart and skeletons, only the healthiest should ever breed no matter how cute they look. They are better off with quiet adults rather than a family with young children.
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