Pomeranian

Most dog breeds were bred to perform functions for humans. Some are herders, some are trackers, some haul cargo and some stand guard. Many breeds have heroic storied pasts that have enamored them to their owners or even saved their’s, or other’s, lives.

Then there’s the Pomeranian.
Vital hunting dog? …no. Tracking prowess?…nil. Cargo capacity?…none. Famous feats of daring-do?…not happening. There’s some props given for their guarding skills, but seriously, probably not many criminals are sweating a first line of defense that is a 5 pound fur ball.

In fact, if you take them outside, you have to guard the Pomeranian. Larger dogs can hurt them and birds of prey might mistake them for a squirrel or rabbit. Nope, “Poms” are all about hanging at home with the pack.

That’s not to say they’re lazy. Pomeranian’s love to play and are very athletic. Poms are also highly intelligent, great with kids and easily trainable excelling at performing tricks which have made many stand out as tremendous therapy dogs.

Trainability: B-
Pomeranian’s are very intelligent and easily trainable. While housebreaking can be challenging, patience and consistency should win the day. It’s suggested to restrict Pomeranians from jumping on furniture. While less problematic when younger, an older Pomeranian could sustain serious injury jumping off couches and chairs.

Read more about the Pomeranian at the American Kennel Club and The American Pomeranian Club.