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Pomeranian
🦊 A tiny fox with a huge attitude! Poms are fluffy balls of energy who think they are as big as Great Danes. They love to spin in circles!
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Small
Weight
3-7 lbs (1.5-3 kg)
Life Expectancy
12-16 years
Energy Level
Medium
Good with Children
Depends
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
Spunky and bossy! They will bark to tell you what to do. They are very smart and learn tricks easily.
🍖 Food & Treats
Tiny meals for a tiny tummy. Treat them carefully so they don't get too chubby under all that fluff.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Spinning
- Learning tricks
- Barking at leaves
- Cuddle time
They can play in a shoebox! They love to learn new tricks and show off.
🏡 Living Environment
Great for apartments. They are good watchdogs (maybe too good - they bark!).
✨ Fun Facts
- They are actually tiny sled dogs (Spitz family).
- Queen Victoria made them popular and bred them smaller.
- Two Poms survived the Titanic!
- Mozart dedicated an aria to his Pom.
- They have a double coat that needs lots of brushing.
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