Pomeranian problems can be dealt with if you know what they are and what the warning signs are to watch out for so that you can isolate and eliminate the problems early on in the breed. Pomeranians were bred as toy dogs. They have great aesthetic appeal and became extremely popular among royalty and the fashionable elite. The dog became really popular after Queen Victoria owned one and since then, people have wanted smaller and smaller breeds. Pomeranians were bred to become smaller and the breed shrunk; and during Queen Victoria’s lifestyle, the breed shrunk to half its size. Several colors are available though the white Pomeranian is perhaps the most popular. It appears a lot in movies and pop culture. As of now, it is among the top 15 popular breeds in America.

There are some Pomeranian problems however that the owners should be aware of. Dogs have been domesticated and bred ever since man came into contact with them for the first time. Since then, thousands of different breeds have been developed. Breeding is done to retain some traits in the animals. Characteristics like size, shape, strength and even behavioral characteristics can be controlled through careful selective breeding. Unfortunately, some negative traits inevitably get passed on and hence some breeds suffer from health and behavioral problems. The same is true of Pomeranians. Pomeranian problems are not so serious and can be tackled with a little care. However, like all dog breeds, Pomeranian problems can be classified as either health problems or behavioral problems. Lets us take a look at what these problems are.

Regarding behavioral Pomeranian problems, the Pomeranian was developed as a toy dog. Toy dogs are supposed to have a good temperament and the Pomeranian is known to be well-behaved and affectionate. It doesn’t have any aggressive tendencies. On the other hand, it might be intimidated due to its small size and react in fear to certain things. They can sometimes act preemptively and will be hostile towards new things and new people. It will be very alert and wary of changes in their environment. This is a behavior trait that is more commonly seen in cats. Pomeranians get very attached to familiar people and environs; and they get suspicious of a new environment. They keep barking at new things. Also, they crave a lot of attention. They are companion dogs and they need their companionship. If you leave a Pomeranian alone and isolated for too long, it can develop behavior problems.

Pomeranian problems on the health front include luxating patella, tracheal collapse and black skin disease. Luxating patella is a condition that affects small to medium breeds. It is nothing but dislocation of the knee cap or improper knee joints. This is an orthopedic problem that commonly affects Pomeranians. They are also affected by tracheal collapse – a condition where the cartilage of the trachea is underdeveloped and this can lead to flattening of the trachea. Another condition is hair loss and discoloration of the skin known as black skin disease.