Breeds
Pomeranian
Lively, alert and eager to learn — a small spitz with a big presence and plenty of charm.

Breed data at a glance
- Height
- 18–24 cm
- Weight
- 1.9–3.5 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–16 years
- Coat
- Abundant double coat with dense undercoat
- Exercise
- 40 minutes daily
- Grooming
- Brushing twice a week, never shave
- Family suitability
- Good with older children and calm handling
Character and temperament
Pomeranians reliably announce what happens in the house. That alertness can be channelled early with a clear stop signal.
They learn quickly and love trick training; short sessions with food rewards work best.
Their confidence needs friendly consistency, otherwise they happily take charge.
Grooming and husbandry
- Comb out the undercoat regularly, especially during the spring and autumn moult.
- Never shave — the guard hair often regrows irregularly (post-clipping alopecia).
- In heat, offer shade and cool floors; the dense coat traps warmth.
Frequently asked questions
Is a harness better than a collar?
Yes. Because of the sensitive trachea we always walk pomeranians on a well-fitting chest harness.
Puppies of this breed
Available
Pomi
Pomi is wide awake and learns signals in a few repetitions — a small dog with a great will to work.
Reserved
Odin
Odin approaches people openly and has declared the walk through the village his favourite appointment.
Has found its family
Ole
Ole has lived in Frankfurt since June and has grown into a relaxed city dog.
Available
Pixie
Pixie is our youngest pomeranian puppy and is gently introduced to city noise from week six.
Has found its family
Balu
Balu has lived with a family in Limburg since January and attends a weekly trick-dog class there.