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                       The Pomeranian

  The Pomeranian is a tiny,fluffy dog with a wedge-shaped head
  and pointed erect ears
  Some have faces tad the breeders liken to a fox; others have           baby-doll or"pansy" faces
  All have bright,dark,almond-shaped eyes with an intelligent
  exspression. The noseis either dark or the colour of the coat.
  The teeth should meet in a scissors bite
  Poms also boast a distinctive feathered tail fans forward over the   back.There is an abundant ruff around the neck and chest area
  The profuse stand-off double coat. Usually comesin solid
   colors. And solid color is allowed,but most commom are red
  orange,white or cream,bleu,brown or black. Somtimes the coat
  is parti-colored(white with colored markings),black&tan,wolf or
  cream or orange sable.

                                
Themperament
The Pomeranian is a lively little dog. Intelligent,eager to learn,
  very loyal to its handler and family. If it is properly introduced
  the usually get along with other dogs and household animals
  without any problems,but some of them seem to think they are
  much larger than the actually are and do not hesitate to attack
  much bigger dogs. It is an excellent watchdog with a resounding
  bark. Poms have a tendency to be reseved and bark at strangers
  excessively. Teach this dog early that it may bark a couple of
  times when  the doorbell rings or when there are visitors,but then
  to keep quiet.Be very consistent about this. They are alert,
  curious and busy:one of the most independent of the toy breeds
  Poms havea delightful nature and do not cling their handlers.
  Proud and happy ,they are good at learning tricks,but need a
  firm hand.The pomeranians must know the owner is the boss
  or he will not liste. This breed ay become too demanding if the
  owners allows it. Not recommended for very youg childeren.Too
  much attention from childeren can make these dogs nervous and t  thy may become snappis However,they can get along well with older ,well behaved
  childeren.It isa good companion for elderly person.The pom is a
  wunderful companion dog and show ring contender.The breed,s
  docile temper and affection nature endear it to many.Its vivacity
  and spirit make it well-like by persons who do not usually carefor   toy dogs.
 
                                   
Height,Weight

    Height 18-22 cm
   Weigth  2-3 kilo,s               
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                 Health Problems

                      Luxating  Patellas

Luxating  patellas (knees that slip out of place) are the
  common problem in the pomeranian breed. The knees are
  graded according to the OFA(Orthopedic Foundation For
Animals).Normeal knees are,of course the most desirable,but
Grades  One  and Two are more common and not unusual in
toy breeds.Grades Three and Four may require surgery,
somtimes early in the dogs life.Be sure to check the knees of
any prospective puppy.On with higher grades at a young age
will probably  be a candidate for surgery
                          
                               
Hypothroidism
Hypothroidism(low thyroid) is very commom in the Pomeranian
breed.
                              
Coat Loss Problems

  There is a coat loss problems in Pomeranian called SHLS
(Severe Hair Loss Syndrome)It is also as Black Skin Disease.
It occurs mainly in males. They may have profuse puppy coats
with no guard hairs,which does not shed;
when the puppy coat sheds,the coatdoes not grow back.
Another version of the sam condition happens at a later age,
with a normal appearing coat that slowly stars to thin,starting at
the back  of the thighs and buttocks and moving up the back
Ask to see the parents of the dog you are buying
&          Collapsing Tracheas
Collapsing Trachea is a problem found in many Poms. If your
pom makes a honking noise or sounds like he is coughing up a
hairball,the problem may be his trachea. It can be diagnosed with a Xray and usually medication is prescribed to reduce coughing
This can be alife-threatening problem,so do not ignore it

           Heart
Heart problems can range from very slight to life threatening
Some are impossible to diagnose untill a sudden death occurs
Ask your breeder  if heart problems run in the lines he is working with

                 
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia can occur young  Pomeranians. Itis more common in the small or very active puppies. Be sure that youre breeder
gives you complete instructions on how to determine if your puppy is starting to develope hypoglycemia.
It is a prolem that the puppy outgrows as they mature. Adult
hypoglycemia is a serious metabolic disorder. Dogs who have
this should not be bred

           Seizures
Some Pomeranians have idiopathic epilepsy.Idiopathic means that
we don,t know what causes it. Liver problems kidney problems,
head traumaand other reasons may cause seizures.Idiopathic
epilepsy typically occurs between 3-7 years of age and is thought to be inherited.Seizures can be very frightening to someone who
has never seen one before and can manifest in many different ways.
                 

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