The American Kennel Club classifies the Pomeranian as a member of both the toy and Spitz groups. This breed is considered a toy because adult Pomeranians grow to a size of only three to seven pounds and eight to eleven inches tall. Pomeranians are considered a member of the Spitz group because of their ancestry. These toy dogs are descended from large sledding dogs found around the Baltic Sea, particularly in Iceland. Many of these sledding dogs are inter-related and belong to the generalized Spitz group. In the late 1800s, it became popular to breed specific types of Spitz to be smaller. The Pomeranian, for example, is a toy version of the much larger German Spitz.
A Pomeranian puppy has some of the traits of its ancestors including the thick, double-layered fur coat and muscular, compact body frame. This toy dog is much more delicate and doll-like in its facial features and even in the way it walks. Most Pomeranians look more like miniature foxes than the more wolf-like sled dogs from which they descend.
The demanding, high maintenance personality inherent in the Pomeranian requires that owners provide Pomeranian puppies with discipline early on. Buyers of Pomeranian puppies should only buy from reputable breeders who maintain their own kennels and provide stimulation, socialization and training to the puppies they sell. It is never appropriate to buy any dog from a pet store. Pet stores receive shipments of animals just like any other merchandise and puppies do not receive adequate care and attention like they do when whelped and raised by a breeder.
Buyers of Pomeranian puppies should do their research on the breed before making a purchase. They should ask the breeder ample questions and the breeder should be knowledgeable in all areas from breed standard and grooming, to discipline and training, to whelping and healthcare. A good breeder will provide documentation of a Pomeranian puppy’s health and pedigree. The pedigree will include the names of the puppy’ sire (father) and dam (mother). Most will have champion names in their history. A buyer may want to ask advice on puppy names for their Pomeranian.
Naming a Pomeranian puppy can be a fun and thought-provoking task, particularly if an owner plans to register the puppy for competition. Most show dogs have a show name and an actual given name. Show names may be representative of many things. Sometimes they seem to advertise a business, for example “Kalo’s Rock and Music City”. Other names seem meant to impress, for example “Lord Snowden Lorenzo”. Actual given names can range from the popular- Max, Sadie and Buddy to the eccentric Beelzebub, Abracadabra and Firenze.
The Pomeranian’s appearance and temperament should be taken into consideration when naming. An owner may want to paradoxically choose a name opposite the dog’s traits. Pomeranians are members of the toy group so names like Goliath, Bear or Machine may be a nice contrast. They are known for erratic barking, being high-maintenance and for their energy so names like Sleepy and Whisper may also be good options. The most important thing to remember when naming a Pomeranian puppy is that he or she will most likely have a long life, so the owner should be prepared to live with the dog and the dog’s name for many years to come.
Classified by the American Kennel Club as members of both the toy and Spitz groups, Pomeranian puppies are very popular dogs for home or show. A Pomeranian puppy may have both a regular name and a show name used for competition. Tips on buying a Pomeranian puppy and how to choose Pomeranian puppy names can be found in this article.
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