Pomerat Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Pomerat is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Pomerat dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pomerat. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Pomerat dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

United States

American Rat Terrier, Pomeranian

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn

The coat of a Pomerat falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Pomerat can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Pomerats are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Pomerat is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism

Demodectic Mange
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Teeth Issues

Eye
Elbow
Knee
X-Rays
MRI
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests
Skin Evaluation
Full Physical Examination
Hip

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Pomerats may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Pomerat have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Pomerat dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Pomerats dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Pomerats tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk, Chase, Play fighting, Keep-away, Tug-of-war, Nap, Energy, Skateboarding, Cuddling, Barking at cats

Pomerats are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pomerat, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pomerats usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pomerat is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Pomerat should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-16 pound (2 - 7 kg) Pomerat feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pomerat is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pomerat is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Pomerat breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Pomerats are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Pomerats are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Pomerats are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Pomerats are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Pomerats are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Pomerats have an average level of playfulness. The Pomerats, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Pomerat dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.