Adopting a dog should be a very thoughtful decision and conditioned on different factors, but above all on two: having time to take care of it and being trained to do so. Without these two premises being met, no one can consider the arrival of a dog at home because the consequences would be very negative for both parties, but especially for the little furry one. However, for some people there are more reasons that determine them when deciding whether to take a dog at home. One of them is the purity of the breed, something that does not really determine the love and company that the dog will offer and that, on the other hand, often works against the health of this, because the more purity, the more problems of They tend to suffer from health, so we have to know them well and ask ourselves if we really want to give so much importance to this aspect of the breed.
A very popular and sought after breed is the Pomeranian, also called the Little German Spitz. To discover how to know if my pomeranian is purebred, the types of this breed, their physical and behavioral characteristics, at OneHOWTO we recommend that you continue reading this article.
Is it important for a Pomeranian to be pure?
The importance of having a purebred dog is very relative. Actually, this factor should never condition you to adopt it: that is of race will not change love, affection and fidelity at all that will provide you from the first moment that it is with you. Nor can it influence your treatment of him, since he will deserve the same attention and care regardless of whether he is mixed or pure.
Instead, it does matter know if a Pomeranian is pure, or if your dog has part of this breed, to know exactly all its physical and character characteristics. In this way, you will know with greater certainty if you are qualified to take care of him and if your lifestyle is compatible with the adoption of a dog.
Except for this last aspect or that you are a legally certified breeder, it does not matter that a Pomeranian is pure. If you have decided to adopt it, find out about its characteristics and needs to ensure that you can take good care of it and, ultimately, you will see if it is a breed.
How many types of Pomeranian breed are there
There are several types of this breed. On the one hand, one can distinguish between English and American Pomeranian by the face (of fox in the first case and of bear in the second case). In addition, those with a doll face are also added. These are the main characteristics of each type:
- Bear-faced Pomeranian: They are known in this way for having a face very similar to that of a teddy bear. It is originally from the United States and is also popular as a toy as it is the smallest breed type of Pomeranian. It has a short coat but with a lot of volume.
- Fox-faced Pomeranian: It is the most common breed type among Pomeranians. It has a longer snout, which makes its features sharper. The hair is straight and long with a double coat kept upwards.
- Pomeranian doll face: It is similar to the bear face, but has a shorter, rounder snout. The eyes are further apart and set higher on the face. In addition, it is larger than the other two variants and with less straight and voluminous hair, but longer.
Physical characteristics of the Pomeranian
According to the FCI or International Cynological Federation[1], the physical traits of the pomeranian they are very particular.
- It reaches an average height of 22 cm and a weight that ranges between 1.5 and 3.5 kg. It is a robust and small dog that moves with great agility. The males of this breed are usually smaller in size than the females.
- Pomeranians have small, stiff ears. The face, as explained above, takes the shape of a fox, bear or doll depending on the type. Regarding the tail, the hair is abundant and reaches the head.
- There is a wide variety of colors of the Pomeranian: brown, black, white, gray, orange and other shades. The nose is black except in the brown variants, whose nose is the same tone. The coat is very abundant, double-layered, soft and smooth.
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How is the character of the Pomeranian
To determine the Pomeranian breed standard, in addition to the physical features you must also know the pomeranian dogs character:
- It is a very intelligent and energetic dog who loves to interact with the rest of the family.
- It is a very protective and loyal canine with its loved ones, but shows some suspicion towards strangers.
- The Pomeranian is very active and stubborn. In addition, he is sometimes surly, so you will have to educate him to correct certain behaviors.
- It is a breed that tends to bark a lot, as it is one of the ways in which they express themselves easily.
- It is a breed with a great facility to learn quickly due to its intelligence, so it will not be very difficult for you to educate, unless you neglect this aspect in its first months of life.
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How to tell if a Pomeranian puppy is pure
If you’ve ever asked yourself “how to know if my pomeranian puppy is purebred? “, with this oneHOWTO article you will have many keys to discover it. In any case, if you want to be more certain as a puppy, keep these aspects in mind:
- Physical: small in size, with voluminous, soft and smooth hair, of one or more of the colors mentioned above, especially brown, and with a curled tail that reaches up to the head or to the middle of the back. Remember that his face is very particular, that it can be a teddy bear, a fox or a doll.
- Character: It is a very active, loyal and protective breed with its family, distrustful of strangers, tends to bark a lot and has a great capacity for learning.
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References
- FCI or International Cynological Federation. Sheet of the Pomeranian or small German spitz: http://www.fci.be/es/nomenclature/SPITZ-ALEMAN-97.html