iDog Breed Number: CB187
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000190
Original: Germany, Poland
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Pomeranians are playful and vivacious but also love to be lapdogs
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Responds Well
Height: 15.2-17.8 cm
Weight: 1.4-3.2 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-16 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Pomeranian
from AKC
Other Name: Deutscher Spitz; Zwergspitz; Spitz nain; Spitz enano; Pom; Zwers
Common Name: Pompom;Pom;Tumbleweed
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Cryptorchidism | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Entropion | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hydrocephalus | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hypothyroidism | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Intervertebral disc disease | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Patella luxation | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Patent ductus arteriosus | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Tracheal collapse | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Cyclic hematopoiesis | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis; adrenal sex hormone responsive dermatosis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Sick sinus syndrome | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Sebaceous adenitis | may be inherited | OMIA: |