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Pomeranians descended from the sled dogs of Iceland. Their name traces to Pomerania since that is where the task of being bred down to size began.

In their larger form, they served as a great herder of sheep. At that time they weighed around thirty pounds and looked like the German wolf spitz in size, coat and color.

Now, the average weight of the Pomeranian is between 3 to 7 pounds. They have a double coat consisting of a very soft undercoat and a long, straight outer coat that is harsh in texture. They can be any solid color with the most common colors being red, orange, white, cream, blue, brown or black. Some are white with colored markings, black and tan or orange sable.

Pomeranians do require grooming. Their thick coats can get matted easily and they need brushed and combed at least weekly to remove the dead coat. The area around the rear should be trimmed to avoid the hair getting matted with feces, and the hair behind the ears tends to matt easily so extra attention should be given to this area as well. Nail trims and ear cleaning as needed.

Pomeranians are lively dogs, intelligent and very loyal to their family. They do get along well with other dogs in their home but tend to think they are much larger than they actually are and will not hesitate to attack bigger dogs who do not belong on their property.

Pomeranians are excellent watchdogs and will alert you to any sights or sounds that aren't normal. Some may bark at strangers excessively.

Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) is common in the breed. Be sure that the breeder you choose tests the parents for thyroid conditions. Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has a registry for dogs who submit tests for thyroid. Below is a photo of a Pomeranian with hypothyroidism.

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