How to Care for a Pomeranian

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Nancy Frensley. I'm the training manager at the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society in Berkeley, California. I'm going to talk a little bit about taking care of your Pomeranian. The little Pomeranians are a member of the Spitz family, and they're characterized by having a really big, big coat. They have lots and lots and lots of fur. So, they're also a very happy little dog, and, they're Spitz-like in their appearance and in their behavior. They behave a lot like a larger version, called a Keishant. These dogs like to spin, they like to bark, they like to do tricks. Great little circus dogs, and good family members. Again, small dogs are not always going to be the best if you have a home with small children, or a home that's really busy where people aren't watching where they're going, 'cause small dogs can get tripped over and stepped on and injured in that way. They're relatively free of genetic health problems, however, and, that makes them pretty easy to care for. They love attention, and they love doing things for you, but you will need to comb out that coat and brush out that coat really often, or it is going to be all over the place. Pomeranians can do a number of activities, like obedience, agility, tracking. They'll do just about anything you ask them to do. Your Pomeranian is going to make a great family pet. They're a hardy little dog, and they live for a very long time."