Long cherished as pets, this small, fluffy, plush-like dog can exhibit different personalities depending on its size. For example, the Pomeranian is more energetic than the Small Spitz, Medium Spitz, Wolf Spitz, and Giant Spitz, which can nevertheless be quite mischievous at times. However, most dogs of this breed, across all categories, share the same basic character traits.

The qualities of the Pomeranian

The Spitz is a very sociable dog, both with people and other animals, even if it tends to think it's bigger than it actually is. Thus, it often gets along very well with cats. It is very attached to its owner and demonstrates great fidelity and loyalty. Not tolerating solitude well, it will be delighted to accompany its owner on outings whenever possible. Intelligent and lively, it fulfills its role as a companion animal well and spreads joy wherever it goes. Its gentle and affectionate nature makes it the ideal companion for young children, although care must be taken to prevent injury during play as it has a rather delicate bone structure. It is, however, naturally wary of strangers, without this making it aggressive or fearful.

Very playful, the Pomeranian only reaches maturity late and retains a puppy-like attitude for a long time.

Besides its qualities as a companion dog, the Spitz is a good watchdog. All Spitz breeds, with their sometimes excessive barking, make good alerts to the approach of a stranger, but the Keeshond, the largest in size, is the most effective deterrent due to its sheer size. However, it is never dangerous and does not threaten to bite.

And its little quirks…

While primarily a very endearing companion with many qualities, it does have a few drawbacks. For starters, it can be quite assertive when it thinks it's in charge. Indeed, its overconfidence is rather pronounced. It sometimes tends to believe it's above the fray, even with dogs larger than itself. Socialization is therefore an important step in its training. Similarly, its barking can quickly become unbearable and uncontrollable if the puppy hasn't been properly trained. With proper training, however, its barking also makes it an excellent watchdog.

Always on the go, the Spitz rarely stays still in its bed. It sleeps little compared to other dog breeds. This isn't exactly a fault, but it always wants to be the center of attention and at the heart of the action, sometimes being a little too clingy, which requires a lot of care and attention from its owner.

Thus, despite its appearance as a small, lapdog, the Pomeranian is actually quite the opposite. While it can adapt to indoor life, its energy and dynamism require daily walks and exercise to stimulate its intelligence. It has a great need for physical activity and will happily accompany its owner on outings.

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