Exercising your dog

Pomeranians love running, playing and going for walks, a few 20-minute walks a day will keep them happy and healthy.

Throw them in the garden with the kids and they’ll enjoy playing games of fetch and spending time with squeaky, bouncy and crinkly toys together.

Make sure your garden is fully fenced. They’re notorious escape artists.

When you're in large open areas, it’s best to keep them on a lead. Go for a small dog lead that attaches to a harness around their chest. These are much safer, with their tendency to develop tracheal issues. Bigger dogs can also be a problem for tiny Pomeranians.

Training your Pomeranian

Put your Pomeranian’s alertness and smarts to work with daily training. Your first job should be training them to walk nicely on a lead and to come when they’re called. Their enthusiasm for learning combined with their intelligence means they’ll master the basics in no time.

The biggest training obstacle might be house training them - their bladders are tiny, afterall. Be consistent and patient with your training and stock up on training pads for those inevitable accidents.

Although they’re perfectly sized for sofa or bed cuddles, try to avoid your Pom jumping on and off sofas or beds. They can easily injure their joints or break a bone. Instead, either lift them up and down or invest in a ramp.

Your dog's health

By recognising health problems in Pomeranians early you can seek advice and treatment from a veterinarian.

Reduce the risk of health problems by purchasing a puppy from a responsible breeder. Always inspect breeding facilities and breeding dogs, and never buy from a distant online seller.

Health Issues to watch out for:

Collapsing Trachea

Low Thyroid Levels

Hair Loss

Low Blood Sugar

Joint Problems

Eye Issues

Grooming your dog

Your little lion will look best if their coat is brushed with a pin brush and a slicker brush a few times a week.

To keep them smelling sweet, go for a bath in warm water every 1 to 4 weeks. Pat them dry with a towel (avoid rubbing their fur, which can cause tangles) and then use a hairdryer to fluff them back up.

You might like to give them a regular haircut. You can do this yourself but if you’d rather leave it to the pros, you’ll need to treat them to a complete grooming package every 4-6 weeks.

Your Pom will enjoy a bath, brush and haircut plus a thorough ear clean as well as a nail clip. Their nails should be kept short - you can trim them every few weeks.