Dwarf Spitz, Loulou, Pom, Pom Pom

England

Small

Measuring between 18 to 22cms for the smaller variety and 22 to 28cms for the larger ones and weigh between 1 to 3kgs; bitches can be heavier than dogs.

Loose knees, open skulls, low blood sugar, loss of teeth, dwarfism and eye problems have all been reported. Dislocation and broken bones can be common and great care must be taken with puppies to deter them from jumping. Common ailments: Bones Developmental - Patellar luxation, Brain (Acquired) - Hypoglycaemia, Brain (Congenital) - Hydrocephalus (water on the brain), Broken Bones, Endocrine - Hypothyroidism, Endocrine - Pituitary dwarfism, Eye - Blocked tear duct (tear staining, tear overflow), Eye - Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), Reproductive (Male) - Retained testicles or cryptorchidism (one or both), Tooth Loss

These smart little cookies respond well to training. Thanks to their extrovert nature that can become aggressive and dominant if not trained well.

Low

Low

Up to $5 p/w

THose little legs don't require too much exercise. Poms are happy with short walks or a run around the garden. Having said that, they can walk a fair distance before getting tired.

Little

Loose knees, open skulls, low blood sugar, loss of teeth, dwarfism and eye problems have all been reported. Dislocation and broken bones can be common and great care must be taken with puppies to deter them from jumping. Common ailments: Bones Developmental - Patellar luxation, Brain (Acquired) - Hypoglycaemia, Brain (Congenital) - Hydrocephalus (water on the brain), Broken Bones, Endocrine - Hypothyroidism, Endocrine - Pituitary dwarfism, Eye - Blocked tear duct (tear staining, tear overflow), Eye - Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), Reproductive (Male) - Retained testicles or cryptorchidism (one or both), Tooth Loss

Pom's thick double coat should be groomed to maintain its quality. The texture and thickness of the coat means it knots easily, particularly when it's being shed (twice yearly). It's recommended that you trim the coat of a Pomeranian every 1-2 months.

Once a week

Occassional

Named after the Pomeranian area in Central Europe, the fluffy Pom Pom descended from the larger-sized spitz dogs—the German Spitz in particular. THe Pom Pom's popularity has grown thanks to its many royal owners, such as Queen Victoria. The Pomeranian is particularly popular in the USA.