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Pomeranian — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

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Pomeranian

Inquisitive and bold toy breed with a foxy face and fluffy double coat. Lively and commanding personality.

toySize

12-16 yearsLife Span

3-7 lbsWeight

GermanyOrigin

About

Inquisitive and bold toy breed with a foxy face and fluffy double coat. Lively and commanding personality.

Temperament

InquisitiveBoldLivelyPerkyCurious

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Pomeranian

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Spitz-Type Dogs

~4,000 BCE

Breed Group

German Spitz

~1700s

Predecessor

Queen Victoria's Miniaturization

1888

Predecessor

Pomeranian

1900

Modern Breed

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