• Fact 1 - Description and Definition of Pomeranians: A German Toy dog breed of very small, compact, long-haired dogs of the Spitz type as they were at home in the Arctic region along with Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. They have a plumed tail that is upright with the end laying flat along the back.
  • Pomerania is a historical region divided between Germany and Poland on the south shore of the Baltic Sea - hence the name Pomeranians
  • Famous celebrities own Pomeranians including Sharon Osbourne, Keanu Reeves, Bill Cosby and Hilary Duff
  • Paris Hilton also owns a Pomeranian
  • Famous people from the past who owned Pomeranians include Michelangelo, Martin Luther, Queen Victoria, Mozart and Chopin
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 2 - Size: The weight of Pomeranians range from 3 - 7 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of Pomeranians range from 8 - 11 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Pomeranians and Nicknames: Poms or Puffballs
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Pomeranians: The coat is normally long, straight and coarse with a soft, fluffy undercoat and comes in a range of colors including white, black, brown, light or dark blue
• Fact 7 - Life of Pomeranians: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Pomeranians is the Toy dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Pomeranians as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Pomeranians suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Pomeranians are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Problems with the teeth
• Fact 12 - Pomeranians ere featured in the movies Chasing Papi and Quigley
• Fact 13 - Breeding Pomeranians for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Pomeranians

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