Pomeranian

Genetic Predispositions and Health

Pomeranians can suffer from eye conditions, including vitreous degeneration, cataracts, distichiasis, entropion, progressive retinal atrophy (prcd), progressive retinal atrophy (rcd3), and persistent pupillary membranes. They can also be affected by many other health issues, including adrenal sex hormone imbalance, albinism (oculocutaneous), alopecia X (black skin disease), atlantoaxial instability, cryptorchidism, cyclic hematopoiesis, deafness, demodicosis, eclampsia, elbow dysplasia (ununited anconeal process), degenerative myelopathy, gallbladder mucocele, globoid cell leukodystrophy, growth hormone-responsive dermatosis, hydrocephalus, hyperuricosuria, hypoadrenocorticism, hypothyroidism, intervertebral disk disease, meningoencephalitis (necrotizing), methemoglobin reductase deficiency, heart conditions including mitral valve disease, oligodontia, panniculitis, patellar luxation, patent ductus arteriosus, portosystemic shunts, prognathism, rickets, sebaceous adenitis, seizures, stomatocytosis, tracheal collapse, urolithiasis (calcium oxalate), and von Willebrand Disease (Type I).

Personality and Behavior

Pomeranians are known for their lively and playful nature. They're intelligent, curious, and love to be the center of attention. Despite their small size, they are fearless and can sometimes be aggressive with other dogs. They tend to be loyal to their families and can be somewhat wary of strangers, which makes them good watchdogs. Training and socialization from a young age are important to help them become well-rounded dogs.

Fun Facts

They're sometimes referred to as "Poms" or "Pom Poms."

Mozart and Queen Victoria both had Pomeranians.

The smallest dog on the Titanic was a Pomeranian that survived the sinking.

Pomeranians are often good at learning tricks and can do well in dog sports like agility and obedience.

References

https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/breed/pomeranian
https://www.ukcdogs.com/Pomeranian
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/pomeranian/