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Pomeranian Miniature Spitz

The Miniature Spitz is a petite, friendly dog ​​with an expressive character. It looks like a miniature fox. Its hair consists of a topcoat with long, sticking out bristles and a dense rough. For this reason, the Miniature Spitz resembles a fluffy ball. He has a variety of attractive colors - the details are determined by the breed standard. Adult dogs measure 18-30 cm depending on build and variety. Desirable weight is 1.8-2 kg for adult dogs and 2-2.5 kg for female dogs.

Size: miniature

Brushing required: more than once a week

Molting: slight

Allergies: none

Noise: loud

Breed category: Spitz and primitive dogs

Unattended time: 1-3 hours

Tolerance towards other animals: High

Suitability for watchdog: Average

Miniature Spitz (Pomeranian) are descended from Arctic sled dogs. They are related to the Wolf Spitz, Norwegian Elkhound and Samoyed. The first credible records of this breed come from Baltic Pomerania and date back to the 19th century. However, the mentioned Spitz were much larger (weighed about 13 kg). About ten puppies were born in the litter. The smallest ones were the most popular. In the mid-nineteenth century, Pomeranians spread throughout Europe. In 1888, Queen Victoria fell in love with dogs of this breed, which further increased their popularity. British breeders sought to obtain individuals even smaller in size with more hair.

Character

Miniature Spitz are dogs full of energy and very loyal to their household members. They love to be worn, but you should not overdo it, they should also stand on their own feet! They are very loud, so they make great guard dogs. They have a gentle, affectionate nature. You must be careful with them, especially with younger children, because they are quite delicate and sometimes fractured their limbs.

Health

Like many small dogs, Miniature Spitz can suffer from temporary prolapse of the kneecaps (patellar luxation). Other common problems include eye problems, hair loss, and problems with the trachea that cause coughing.

Movement

Miniature Spitz do not require a lot of exercise. Short walks or jogging with the owners in the yard are enough for them. However, they can cover long distances and do not get tired easily!

Nutrition

Miniature dogs have a fast metabolism and burn energy in a brief time. They need to eat often but little. The food for small breeds contains the right amount of nutrients and has been divided into small pieces adapted to their small mouth. This encourages you to bite and aids digestion.

Care

More intensive grooming is needed for young dogs. In later years, it is enough to take care of the hair a few times a week. The undercoat should be checked regularly to prevent it from becoming ruffled. A comb that is too fine should not be used as it can damage the undercoat. Thoroughly comb the hair with a comb, and then brush it lightly. From time to time, a cut around the paws will be useful