Pomeranians do not look like real dogs – they look more like wind-up toys or a creature from Star Wars. They are smaller versions of the original Pomeranian sled dogs that lived hundreds of years ago in an area on the Baltic Sea called, not coincidently, Pomerania. It is thought they might have originally come from Lapland or Iceland, but nothing has been proven and besides the name Pomeranian has stuck.

Pomeranian dogs are more than cute faces. They are demanding in terms of attention and grooming, although undemanding in terms of feeding and exercise. Their tiny bodies sometimes mean a lot of difficulties in housebreaking, although some have been successfully trained to use a littler box like a cat or a rabbit. They are vocal, bold and will not suffer fools (or foolish little children) gladly. Despite their resilient and fearless nature, their bodies are actually quite fragile. They need to be treated with the same care and caution as you would a guinea pig or dwarf rabbit.
Pomeranian personalities can differ remarkably from Pomeranian to Pomeranian. Since there is such a demand for them over the past few decades, they have been breed more for quantity than quality. Sadly, this has lead to puppy farms supplying pet stores and Internet puppy sites with unhealthy, neurotic dogs. Never get a Pomeranian from a pet store or Internet site that sells puppies. Get one from a breeder or a Pomeranian rescue.

Pomeranians are standoffish around strangers and very protective of their people and homes. This has, on occasion, led to attacks. For example, this writer was walking her sixty-pound dog past a yard with a wooden fence. One of the boards suddenly banged dangerously, causing the both of us to jump. When I looked at our attacker, it was a smiling Pomeranian who looked very pleased with himself. They will bite when cornered by a person or another animal.
There is no absolute in the world ofPomeranian dogs. They clearly have not read the Pomeranian information that's been published about them. Each one is an individual that has his or her own quirks and traits. Some will be friendlier than others and some will be yappier than others. Pomeranians do have a voice that can set your neighbor's teeth on edge.

You need to be gentle, patient and persistent in training Pomeranians. They cannot handle any rough housing or any physical abuse. They do have a formidable set of teeth and will use them if they are cornered. But Pomeranian dogs have been successfully trained to run agility courses, so they are willing to learn. You can help them focus on learning by making sure they get a healthy diet, have daily exercise and are neutered. Keep training sessions short and always end on a good note with positive reinforcement.

APomeranian is a great pet for retired people who have the time to spend on a demanding pet. ThisPomeranian information should help prevent people buying Pomeranians who shouldn't.