{"id":178633,"date":"2022-07-16T08:06:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:06:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:06:58","slug":"are-pomeranians-good-pets-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Pomeranians good pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_good_pets\" title=\"Are Pomeranians good pets?\">Are Pomeranians good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Poms_related_to_Huskies\" title=\"Are Poms related to Huskies?\">Are Poms related to Huskies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_loyal\" title=\"Are Pomeranians loyal?\">Are Pomeranians loyal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Is_Pomeranian_a_lazy_dog\" title=\"Is Pomeranian a lazy dog?\">Is Pomeranian a lazy dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Is_a_Pomeranian_a_good_house_dog\" title=\"Is a Pomeranian a good house dog?\">Is a Pomeranian a good house dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_high_maintenance\" title=\"Are Pomeranians high maintenance?\">Are Pomeranians high maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Is_Pomeranian_good_for_first_time_owners\" title=\"Is Pomeranian good for first time owners?\">Is Pomeranian good for first time owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_hard_to_train\" title=\"Are Pomeranians hard to train?\">Are Pomeranians hard to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#What_dogs_are_Pomeranians_related_to\" title=\"What dogs are Pomeranians related to?\">What dogs are Pomeranians related to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#What_are_Pomeranians_descendants_of\" title=\"What are Pomeranians descendants of?\">What are Pomeranians descendants of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#What_dogs_are_closely_related_to_Huskies\" title=\"What dogs are closely related to Huskies?\">What dogs are closely related to Huskies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Pomsky_and_husky\" title=\"What is the difference between Pomsky and husky?\">What is the difference between Pomsky and husky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_loyal_to_their_owners\" title=\"Are Pomeranians loyal to their owners?\">Are Pomeranians loyal to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_attached_to_one_person\" title=\"Are Pomeranians attached to one person?\">Are Pomeranians attached to one person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Do_Poms_love_their_owners\" title=\"Do Poms love their owners?\">Do Poms love their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_protective_of_their_owners\" title=\"Are Pomeranians protective of their owners?\">Are Pomeranians protective of their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Do_Poms_sleep_a_lot\" title=\"Do Poms sleep a lot?\">Do Poms sleep a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_playful\" title=\"Are Pomeranians playful?\">Are Pomeranians playful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_good_lap_dogs\" title=\"Are Pomeranians good lap dogs?\">Are Pomeranians good lap dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_hard_to_potty_train\" title=\"Are Pomeranians hard to potty train?\">Are Pomeranians hard to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Is_a_Pomeranian_a_good_first_dog\" title=\"Is a Pomeranian a good first dog?\">Is a Pomeranian a good first dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_barkers\" title=\"Are Pomeranians barkers?\">Are Pomeranians barkers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_hard_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are Pomeranians hard to take care of?\">Are Pomeranians hard to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#Are_Pomeranians_high_maintenance_grooming\" title=\"Are Pomeranians high maintenance grooming?\">Are Pomeranians high maintenance grooming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-pomeranians-good-pets-3\/#What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_having_a_Pomeranian\" title=\"What are the pros and cons of having a Pomeranian?\">What are the pros and cons of having a Pomeranian?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_good_pets\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians are known for being smart, curious, energetic, feisty, and bold. They are typically very playful and love to be the center of attention. <b>They can make great pets for families but may not be the best choice for those who have small children<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Poms_related_to_Huskies\"><\/span>Are Poms related to Huskies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They descend from ancient breeds that came from Arctic regions. As spitz dogs, <b>Pomeranians are related to breeds like Akitas, Huskies, Malamutes and Samoyeds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_loyal\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians loyal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Pomeranian is a loyal family member, even if that family includes a cat. They don&#8217;t mind sharing sun puddles, water bowls, and (occasionally) your love with feline friends.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pomeranian_a_lazy_dog\"><\/span>Is Pomeranian a lazy dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Pomeranian breed is an active dog. Despite his small size, he has quite a bit energy. He also closely bonds with is owner, and many Pomeranians will push themselves to keep up until they reach the point of exhaustion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Pomeranian_a_good_house_dog\"><\/span>Is a Pomeranian a good house dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians make excellent pets for older people and those who are busy, because they aren&#8217;t an overly dependent breed. <b>They are also good for apartment dwellers or homes that don&#8217;t have a backyard. Because of their small size, they aren&#8217;t recommended for families with small children who might injure them accidentally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Pomeranians high maintenance? <b>This breed has a reputation of being high maintenance due to their association with royals and their big personalities. However, this is a manageable breed for any dog lover. The most high maintenance aspect about them will probably be the grooming they will need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pomeranian_good_for_first_time_owners\"><\/span>Is Pomeranian good for first time owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pomeranians are good dogs for first-time dog owners. They&#8217;re sweet, affectionate little dogs that love to be around their owners and be social. They require a minimum of two walks a day to be happy and get their exercise needs met. While they shed, regular brushing and grooming can help keep their fur under control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_hard_to_train\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians hard to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trainability. Because Pomeranians are highly intelligent, <b>they generally are easy to train. They also tend to be good show dogs because they are well-behaved and eager to perform the actions their owners want them to. Pomeranians typically tackle tasks such as learning new tricks with enthusiasm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_Pomeranians_related_to\"><\/span>What dogs are Pomeranians related to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The closest relatives of the Pomeranian are the <b>Norwegian Elkhound, the Schipperke, the German Spitz, the American Eskimo Dog, the Samoyed, and other members of the Spitz, or Northern, group of dogs, all of which are characterized by their wedge-shaped heads, prick ears, and thick furry coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Pomeranians_descendants_of\"><\/span>What are Pomeranians descendants of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Pomeranian is a descendant of <b>spitz-type sled dogs from Iceland and Lapland. Several hundred years ago, these predecessors to the Pom made their way to Pomerania, which is now parts of Poland and Germany. While there, breeders somewhat diminished the dogs&#8217; size. The modern Pom is the smallest spitz-type dog breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_closely_related_to_Huskies\"><\/span>What dogs are closely related to Huskies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 12 Dogs Similar to Huskies<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The American Eskimo Dog.<\/li>\n<li>The Samoyed Dog.<\/li>\n<li>The Icelandic Sheepdog.<\/li>\n<li>The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.<\/li>\n<li>The Saarloos Wolfdog.<\/li>\n<li>The Canadian Eskimo Dog.<\/li>\n<li>The Alaskan Malamute.<\/li>\n<li>The Alaskan Klee Kai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Pomsky_and_husky\"><\/span>What is the difference between Pomsky and husky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think You Can?PomskyHuskyAppearanceLooks like a miniature husky with thick and fluffy fur; not as thick as husky furThick fur in a variety of shades such as white, black, gray, red, and brown; pointed ears4 more rowsx26bull;31-Mar-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_loyal_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians loyal to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians are mostly one-person dogs. <b>They are very loyal and would follow their owners wherever they go. These dogs develop a protective attitude towards their owners and sometimes, more vicious than larger dogs especially when they feel that their owners are being attacked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_attached_to_one_person\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians attached to one person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians can be described as affectionate without going over the top. They quickly become extremely attached to their human family and <b>often select one person as that special human<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Poms_love_their_owners\"><\/span>Do Poms love their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians are a Toy breed with an abundance of personality. Though small, their inquisitive and lively nature more than make up for what they lack in size. A true companion, <b>Poms love to be with their owner as much as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_protective_of_their_owners\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians protective of their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavior. Pomeranians are typically very friendly, playful and active. <b>The breed is very protective of their owners and love to be around them. They are very intelligent and are easily trained.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Poms_sleep_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Poms sleep a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians make excellent pets for older people and those who are busy, because they aren&#8217;t an overly dependent breed. <b>They are also good for apartment dwellers or homes that don&#8217;t have a backyard. Because of their small size, they aren&#8217;t recommended for families with small children who might injure them accidentally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_playful\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians playful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is normal for Pomeranian puppies to sleep 18 to 20 hours per day. Adults &#8211; Adult Poms (1 year and older) should be sleeping through the night, essentially mimicking their owner&#8217;s sleep schedule. This gives them 7 to 8 hours to snooze.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_good_lap_dogs\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians good lap dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Personality Traits Pomeranians are known for being smart, curious, energetic, feisty, and bold. <b>They are typically very playful and love to be the center of attention. They can make great pets for families but may not be the best choice for those who have small children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_hard_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians hard to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Pomeranians high maintenance? <b>This breed has a reputation of being high maintenance due to their association with royals and their big personalities. However, this is a manageable breed for any dog lover. The most high maintenance aspect about them will probably be the grooming they will need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Pomeranian_a_good_first_dog\"><\/span>Is a Pomeranian a good first dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toy breeds like the Pomeranian <b>can be a little harder to potty train because of their small size. Small dogs have small bladders, and they need to eliminate more frequently than larger dogs, so house training requires more vigilance from you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_barkers\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians barkers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pomeranians are good dogs for first-time dog owners. They&#8217;re sweet, affectionate little dogs that love to be around their owners and be social. They require a minimum of two walks a day to be happy and get their exercise needs met. While they shed, regular brushing and grooming can help keep their fur under control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_hard_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians hard to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pomeranians (Poms) are cute little dogs with big personalities. They are extroverted yet docile and affectionate, love to play and even make good watchdogs. In general, Poms are healthy and robust dogs. However, <b>your Pom will need lots of care from you so he can live a long and healthy life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pomeranians_high_maintenance_grooming\"><\/span>Are Pomeranians high maintenance grooming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Pomeranians high maintenance? This breed has a reputation of being high maintenance due to their association with royals and their big personalities. However, this is a manageable breed for any dog lover. <b>The most high maintenance aspect about them will probably be the grooming they will need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_having_a_Pomeranian\"><\/span>What are the pros and cons of having a Pomeranian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pomeranians are good dogs for first-time dog owners. They&#8217;re sweet, affectionate little dogs that love to be around their owners and be social. They require a minimum of two walks a day to be happy and get their exercise needs met. While they shed, regular brushing and grooming can help keep their fur under control.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Pomeranians good pets?Are Poms related to Huskies?Are Pomeranians loyal?Is Pomeranian a lazy dog?Is a Pomeranian a good house dog?Are Pomeranians high maintenance?Is Pomeranian good for first time owners?Are Pomeranians hard to train?What dogs are Pomeranians related to?What are Pomeranians descendants of?What dogs are closely related to Huskies?What is the difference between&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178633"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178633\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}