Pomeranian

At about 3-5 months, because their body grows faster than their coat does and their facial hair is oddly short, Pomeranian puppies resemble monkeys. Around this time, the facial hair of puppies with dark faces will begin to fade, leaving dark hair only at the eyebrows, which will lighten in turn. The Pomeranian’s coat grow very fast but takes about 2 years before it develops into the full, long coat.

This excitable, high-spirited breed, with its full coat, triangular prick ears, slightly protruding forehead, and elegant tail carried over the back, seems to belong to the spitz family, but it traces back to the Samoyed.

In its place of origin, where more robust breeds such as the Great Dane and the German shepherd dog are preferred, this breed received less attention; it was only when Pomeranians were introduced into England that they became popular, and, when Queen Victoria became a fan, its reputation was assured. (The British named the breed after the region in Germany and Poland where it originated.)

Daily brushing is required to maintain the Pomeranian’s gorgeous coat.

Origin : Germany
Size : (male) Height about 7 inches ; weight 3-7 pounds
(female) same
Coat : Straight; undercoat is soft and fluffy; long featherings around head, on front of shoulders, and on chest.
Colors include red, orange, black, brown, chocolate, cream, beaver, blue, white, wolf sable, orange sable, parti-color, and black tan.