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Pomeranian
Cocky, commanding, and animated, the pint-size Pomeranian is always an entertaining companion.
Height: Descended from large sled dogs, the now-tiny Pomeranian has a long and interesting history. The foxy-faced dog, nicknamed "the little dog that thinks it can," is compact, active, and capable of compet
Weight: 3 to 7 pounds, though some can reach 12 to 14 pounds
Coat: soft and fluffy
Life span: 12 to 16 years
Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Descended from large sled dogs, the now-tiny Pomeranian has a long and interesting history. The foxy-faced dog, nicknamed "the little dog that thinks it can," is compact, active, and capable of competing in agility and obedience or simply being a family friend.
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General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Apartment appropriate
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Friendly toward strangers
  
  
  
  
  
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Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
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Affectionate with family
  
  
  
  
  
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Good for novice owners