Pomeranian
Weight
1
Height
8-3
Lifespan
12-16 years
The Pomeranian is a personality in miniature format: energetic, alert, expressive and fully convinced of his own importance. He's lively and funny, but also stubborn and quick to bark — he doesn't see himself as small. That's both his charm and his challenge.
Character & traits
Energy
4
Affection
4
Playfulness
4
Watchfulness
5
With children
2
With other dogs
3
With strangers
2
Trainability
3
For beginners
3
Shedding
3
Drooling
1
Practical
- Exercise per day
- about 1 hour
- Max alone
- 4 hours
- Garden needed
- No
- Apartment
- Suitable
- Insurance
- $30–$50/mo
- Food
- $20–$40/mo
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Sturdy harness
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Grooming
Comb and brush set
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