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Pomeranian
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Très élevé
Coat
Black, brown, white, orange, wolf-gray and other colors
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Moyen
The Small German Spitz (in German Kleinspitz) is a size variety of the German Spitz, a dog breed originating from Germany. It is the smallest size variety after the Dwarf Spitz, it admits all coat colors of the German Spitz.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Très élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on care and diet.
- 3Very high energy level — plan for at least 1.5 hours of daily exercise minimum.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Pomeranian
Origins & history
A story told
The German Spitz probably descends from Paleolithic peat dogs. The dwarf variety, better known as the Pomeranian, became popular among the aristocracy from the 18th century onwards. The first Pomeranians were registered in the LOF (French Book of Origins) in 1889. They were only of medium size and white color. In France, the first Small Spitz was registered for the first time in the French Book of Origins (LOF) in 1935.
Character
Daily temperament
The German Spitz is described in the FCI standard as attentive, lively and attached to its master. It is easy to train although wary of strangers. The hunting instinct is absent. It is quite fearful but not very aggressive. It is very lively and enjoys playing.
Physical
Breed standard
The Small Spitz follows the standard of the German Spitz, which admits five sizes. With 26 cm ± 3 cm height at the withers, the Small Spitz represents the second smallest size. All German Spitzes have a body that fits in a square, with a tail attached high and carried curled over the back. The head is wedge-shaped reminiscent of a fox's with lively, medium-sized eyes and dark-colored small triangular ears placed close together. The absence of a limited number of premolars is tolerated. The standard specifies that for the Small Spitz, the ratio between muzzle length and skull length is approximately one half. All German Spitzes have a double coat: as topcoat, a long, stiff and spread hair, and as undercoat a sort of thick and short wadding. This double coat does not cover the head, ears or front faces of the limbs and feet, covered with short and dense hair resembling velvet. The German Spitz possesses an imposing ruff, like a mane and a plume tail. The Small Spitz admits all colors of the German Spitz:
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Black: the undercoat and skin are dark colored. The color is jet black without trace of white and without any marking. Brown: it is a uniform dark brown. White: pure white, without any shade, without any yellowish tint on the ears. Orange: uniform orange color in a medium shade. Grey-wolf: The hair is silver-grey charred, that is the tip of the hair is black. The muzzle and ears are dark. The mane and shoulder region are lighter. Below the elbows and knees, the limbs are silver-grey without black spots with the exception of "pencilling". The tip of the tail is black. The underside of the tail and the knickers are light silver-grey. A characteristic "spectacle" design appears on the face: a line of black at an angle from the outer corner of the eye to the lower attachment point of the ear, associated with neat hatchings and shaded gradations forming short and expressive eyebrows. Other colors: other shades than those above. This includes cream, cream sable, orange sable, black and tan and parti-color (multicolored coat).
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What human age for a pomeranian ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a pomeranian ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pomeranian
Is the Small Spitz suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day for a Small Spitz?+
What is the life expectancy of a Small Spitz?+
Is the Small Spitz good with children?+
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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