Does anyone own a pomeranian?

[ADisneyQueen]

We are thinking about getting one. We have a 14 yr. old very small cat, but the girls would like a more active pet. I think I would want a female in that orangish color. I would like to find a nearby breeder in either Erie or Pittsburgh. Can anyone give me any advise about this kind of dog?

 

[minniecarousel]

My younger DS and his fiancee have one (his name is Duke!) They have always lived in apts and so-far-so-good. They did get a recent written warning about his barking, but that's because they didn't have him baby-gated in the kitchen while they were at work. (If he hears people walk by the front door, he barks.) They added a kitten about 6-8 months ago and they get along great.

They are seeing that having a dog limits their ability to go away for a weekend, but it's not all bad, since they're saving $$ for their wedding and honeymoon.

 

[CathrynRose]

We had one - since he was a puppy until about age 16. He lived a loooong time. His name was Calvin.

Calvin barked - a LOT. Calvin was generally a great dog - but he barked and barked and barked and barked.

Towards the end of his life he had to have most all his teeth pulled. Became blind and deaf - but was still in good spirits. He still barked.

My mom would get him groomed like a lion though.... that hair is such a mess to deal with. (brushing)

 

[kimisabella]

We had one - since he was a puppy until about age 16. He lived a loooong time. His name was Calvin.

Calvin barked - a LOT. Calvin was generally a great dog - but he barked and barked and barked and barked.

Towards the end of his life he had to have most all his teeth pulled. Became blind and deaf - but was still in good spirits. He still barked.

My mom would get him groomed like a lion though.... that hair is such a mess to deal with. (brushing)

- I know what your talking about

We have one as well - he barks as well - alot

He's almost 10 years old, red coat, very protective and good w/the kids, but, he can't be broken from the barking behavior - We've tried.

It's not that he barks constantly, but, he sits on top of the couch and looks out the window all day, and if he sees kids or people or squirrels he will go crazy. He has to be included if people come over - if he knows people are over and he is closed in a room, he will bark until you let him out so he can be part of the action - I usually take him over to my parents house when I have parties and holidays so I don't have to deal w/it, and because he is small, people and kids may be rough w/him and I don't want him to get hurt.

He is a good and loyal dog though, it's just that he is so high strung, and very spoiled - he WILL NOT go outside when it is raining or snowing, and he doesn't like to go for walks, I usually end up putting him in the basket of dd's stroller.

Good luck with your decision

 

[Tiziminchac]

My mom would get him groomed like a lion though.... that hair is such a mess to deal with. (brushing)

My step mother has three of them. They're great dogs, but they do take a lot of grooming. She takes her dogs to the groomer every other week! One thing I've noticed is that they seem to have a lot of leg problems as they get older. But just the same, they're great pets.

As for barking, try three of 'em! When one starts, they all start. Any knock on the door,sudden noise, anything.

 

[momof3disneyholics]

I still have a scar on my lip where the family pet (a pom) bit me when I was 14. He snapped at us all the time. He also barked alot. They are not very good dogs with children, IMO.

 

[freckles and boo]

My mom's dog is only half pom but she is the yippiest dog on the planet. My husband, who loves animals, can't stand the poor thing. She never stops barking. And it is such a high-pitched yip that it actually hurts my ears.

 

[SandrainNC]

We had a pom named Macey until September 2006. She was almost 15 when we lost her. She was my first baby. When my first human baby came along, she was very jealous and would try to bite him. It was a huge problem. I had to keep them separated because she would growl if he came anywhere near her (and he didn't do anything to hurt her or I would have understood it). Anyway, she ended up having congestive heart failure. I loved that little dog. I was so upset when she passed away.

She also barked a lot like others have said. I have heard that little dogs are not as good with small children.

Sandra

 

[uratoon]

We had one up until last Christmas, (RIP Oscar, we miss you)

He was a very loving and happy dog! They can bounce straight up in the air like Tigger. Oscar was very good with kids and liked to play with them. The hair was a problem. He would shed like crazy! I was always walking around with one of those sticky lint rollers!

They do have a high pitched voice! But I still think they are great dogs!
I have a Pekingese right now and she is more loving than a Pom and she is also more Lazy than a Pom! I think she is wonderful though!

 

[Lorix2]

My mother has one, we bought it for her after her stroke for companionship.

This dog quickly became her boyfriend's protector. If my mother goes near her BF, the dog will bark, if she gets up to quickly, the dog will bark, if she knows she's going in the car, she'll bark until you let her in it. If the BF is not home, the dog will show loyalty to my mother, but when BF gets home, she will snub my mother. Pom's are very skittish and nervous too.

They are the most annoying dog I've ever been around, although I do love her

Forgot to add: they DO NOT like small children. This particular dog bit both my kids every chance it got if they were too close to her. They're mouths are so small it didn't really hurt them, but it scared them just the same. I think I read that they are prone to CHF also.

 

[CathrynRose]

Forgot to add: they DO NOT like small children. This particular dog bit both my kids every chance it got if they were too close to her. They're mouths are so small it didn't really hurt them, but it scared them just the same. I think I read that they are prone to CHF also.

I believe Ive read this is a POM trait (i.e. no kids) However, Calvin was around Joey literally since the day he was born, as well as Danny as was fine with them. That might just also depend on the dog. I dunno...

Here's some good info: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pomeranian.htm

 

[natenapril]

I disagree with Poms not liking chidren. I have 3 children and my POM would rather be with them than me.
My only complaint is all the barking. But is in in their nature and he will never stop. Here is a pic of our Smokie

 

[ADisneyQueen]

The dog in the high chair is so funny!

 

[JessicaR]

Does anyone own a pomeranian?
I dont think so, the Pom's definitely rule the roost and arent owned by anyone!

My sister has two, one is 10 the other is 2. One female and one male. They are annoying as heck! The male is worse in this case. He never stops his barking at EVERYTHING. They dislike small children and refuse to be leashed when we go somewhere so they have to be carried! I love them just the same but man are they so annoying. My husband calls them the rat dogs.

 

[justhat]

We had 2 of them and I can vouch that they can be good with kids too. The first one we got when I was 10yo and he was most definitely my dog. He didn't care who fed him, walked him, whatever. He liked me best. And just like the photos posted of the Pom in the high chair, I used to put mine in strollers, carseats, dress him up, etc. But he always sat next to me, slept in my room, etc. He truly was a member of the family and we were all devastated when he got an autoimmune disorder and passed away at only 10yo.

The 2nd one I got when I was 22yo and he was a 3yo rescue who had a terrible history of abuse. (First one we got as a puppy.) He was a challenge to retrain, but he was still a very loving, devoted dog. Even though he would snap at adults often, he was so sweet and gentle with kids. We never left him alone with any kids simply cause he had that history of abuse and we could never be 100% sure of his behavior, but he never once snapped at a child.

Both of these poms were extremely protective of me, btw, and that's something that I think is breed specific, not just something my dogs had. Both of them would growl anytime my now husband sat next to me on the couch and they'd force themselves in between us. The first pom even got attacked by a Rottweiler and a Lab while trying to protect my mom and I (they were trying to attack us on our own property). Very protective dogs.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

I keep reading that some think the Poms aren't good with small children. What age do you consider small children? To me it would be 5 and under.

 

[Rella Bella]

We have a beautiful black pom named Chance!

He is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. He is affectionate, obedient, cheerful, loyal, has been great and very patient with my ADHD son who was only 5 when we got him (before we got him I read that they are good with kids if they are raised around them) and best of all he doesn't eat or poop much!! He is a bit big for a pom... about 12lbs, which may be why he's more calm. My dh & I both think he's the best dog we've ever owned.

I have heard others complain about shedding and barking but our sweet boy only barks when someone comes to the door (which I consider a good thing because our door bell is unreliable). His hair, is somewhat of a problem... just because of sheer volume!! He is a very pretty dog when his full coat is in but if you don't brush everyday the undercoat (which is very thick) gets matted. Poms have two kinds of hair, the long hair doesn't really shed, the undercoat does but it doesn't fall out - you have to brush it out. I don't find much, if any, dog hair all over the house... it's all on him! (Of course, our last dog was a Sheltie, now that dog shed - constantly - A LOT!! So by comparision this seems like nothing at all.)

We are not very good at taking time to brush him so we just have him shaved 3 or 4 times a year. He loves it in the summer because with all that hair he can get very hot during a long Kansas City summer. We joke that we have two dogs... the beautiful winter dog with long black hair and the short haired gray lively one that's around in the summer (his under coat has turned gray).

I would get another pom in a heartbeat... in fact we're thinking of getting him a sister sometime soon! I wish I was home so I could post a picture of my cutie!

 

[SamIAm21]

I'll just be biased and throw out another breed you might want to look at. Small like a Pom, not as barky, and easier to maintain grooming wise. I can't help it, I just love Cavaliers. Poms are adorable too though!!

 

[Mickey's Neighbor]

I have two Poms, one 15 years and the other 1 year. My old girl was around the kids when they were little and you couldn't have found a better dog with them. The "baby" is also good with anyone she meets.
Do they bark a lot, yup, they think of themselves as big watchdogs I guess because any sound they hear outside they bark at. They even bark at the doorbells on TV that sound like our bell.

 

[Iluvthemouse]

I have always had poms. My sister and I have grown up with them. DH comes from a Shephard family and now only wants poms. Ours are great around DD. We had Montana 6 years before DD was born and when she was born she slept under her crib all the time. They are both docile, loving, yappy, sweet puppers. LOL(all ours are rescues)

We have a 15yo female and 7yo boy.
Here is our girl-Montana

and our little boy-Jack

and DD with our poms and my fathers little pom