Teacup Pomeranians

Teacup pomeranians are adorable, sweet, intelligent, affectionate and friendly small-breed dogs. Pomeranians are healthy dogs that are an ideal fit with families and children. They live to play and are sturdy despite their size. Their fluffy coat gives them the appearance of a little fox, and their energetic persona is what makes them an excellent household pet.

  1. General Information

    • Pomeranian nap time.

      The teacup pomeranian is a small-breed dog. It usually grows to weigh about 3 to 7 pounds. For show dogs, the ideal weight is between 4 to 6 pounds. Females are slightly larger than males. Colors can be black, white, cream, orange or sable.

    Famous Ties

    • Celebrities that own pom poms include Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Sharon Osborne and Hillary Duff.

      One pom that is a celebrity in her own right is Sashi. Sashi starred in the movie "Chasing Papi" and "Quigley."

    Considerations

    • Even though poms are healthy dogs, they can be affected by some health problems. Some common pom issues include dislocated knee caps, eye infections and skin issues.

    History

    • The pomeranian breed came from central Europe. It is an ancestor of the spitz, which originated in Germany and northern Poland.

    Features

    • Poms can be identified by several physical aspects--fluffy coat, almond-shaped eyes and small stature. They usually are 7 to 12 inches high, and 3 to 7 pounds.

    Fun Fact

    • Poms have consistently been ranked among the most popular dog breeds. They have been in the top 10 list of registered AKC dog breeds for the last 10 years.