Pomerianans were developed from sled dogs in Iceland and Lapland. The Pomeranian’s name comes from the area around the Baltic Sea historically known as Pomerania. It was in this region that the Pomeranian, through selective breeding, was reduced in size to about its current stature. Today’s Pomeranians weigh approximately 3 to 7 pounds. Their coats, which require some grooming, come in the following color combinations: black and tan; brindle; and white with patches of any other color. Poms are alert, inquisitive, spirited dogs. They have a tendency to be excessively vocal.

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Potential Health Problems*

• Adult-Onset Growth-Hormone-Responsive Dermatosis
• Alopecia
• Atlantoaxial Subluxation
• Cataracts
• Cryptorchidism
• Entropion
• Epilepsy
• Hernias (inguinal and scrotal)
• Hydrocephalus
• Hypoglycemia
• Hypothyroidism
• Luxating Patella
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Testicular Cancer
• Tracheal Collapse

*Just because a condition is associated with a specific breed does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected. Likewise, a dog may be impacted by diseases and conditions not listed under his or her breed.