Pomeranian
The smallest German Spitz: a confident, fluffy toy dog with a fox-like face and a big voice.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Speelgoed
- Skouerhoogte
- 18–22 cm
- Gewig
- 1.5–3.5 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–16 jaar
- Oefening
- 30–45 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, lank
- Kleure
- Oranje, Room, Sabel, Swart, Wit, Bruin, Wolfgrys, Swart en tan
- Geteel vir
- Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Duitsland
- FCI
- Groep 5, nr. 97 · Spitse en primitiewe tipes
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 4/5 – Hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 2/5 – Laag |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 2/5 – Laag |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 3/5 – Matig |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 3/5 – Matig |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- live in a flat or small home
- want a lively, portable companion
- enjoy grooming
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have toddlers or very boisterous children
- dislike barking
- want a robust hiking partner
Versorging
Temperament
Pomeranians are confident, curious and affectionate, often unaware of their small size. They are alert and quick to bark.
Oefening
Two short walks a day plus indoor play are usually enough. They enjoy trick training and small-scale agility.
Versorging
Brush the thick double coat a few times a week, more during shedding. Daily tooth brushing is worth the effort.
Opleiding
They learn fast with rewards but can be stubborn about house training. Teach calm behaviour around visitors and a quiet cue early.
Gesondheid
Patellar luxation, tracheal collapse, dental problems, heart conditions and coat loss (alopecia X) are known. Ask the breeder for knee, eye and heart results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Knieskywe (patella)
- Oogondersoek
- Hart
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Pomeranian is the smallest size of the German Spitz, named after the historical region of Pomerania on the Baltic coast. Early Pomeranians were larger, and British breeders, encouraged by Queen Victoria's interest, selected for smaller dogs in the 19th century. The FCI calls it the Zwergspitz or Pomeranian.
Poms are bright, bold and lively, and they like to be involved. They suit flats and quieter homes, but are fragile around rough play and small children. They are prone to barking and need training like any other dog, not just carrying.
Het jy geweet?
Queen Victoria kept many Pomeranians, including a favourite named Marco, and helped make the smaller size fashionable in Britain.