About Teacup Pomeranians

Temperament & Personality

Pomeranians are little, especially teacups, but their personalities are known for being larger than life. These small creatures are lively, playful, and brave. This spunk can sometimes translate into quite a feisty dog who has a tendency to bark and can be wary of strangers. This is mostly due to their fierce loyalty to their owner – they don’t appreciate people stealing their favorite person’s attention.

To help curb these jealous and territorial tendencies, it’s important to socialize a Teacup Pomeranian with humans and other canines. With that said, a Teacup Pomeranian owner should be diligent when their pup is interacting with other dogs, especially those who are much bigger. Pomeranians have no idea how small they are and can sometimes try to pick fights they certainly could not win.

Because of their natural tendency to bark, Pomeranians can make excellent guard dogs. However, you should take care not to let this instinct get out of hand. If properly trained and given plenty of opportunities to mingle, a Teacup Pomeranian will turn into a smart and alert companion who is certain to keep you entertained and laughing with their joyous disposition and animated spirit.

Size & Appearance

As we’ve discussed, a “teacup” Pomeranian is not an official breed. The American Kennel Club only recognizes Pomeranians in the Toy Group and characterizes them by weighing between 3-7 pounds. This means a “teacup” Pomeranian is any Pom that weighs less than 3 pounds. (Wow, that’s tiny.) This also means there are no official breed standards for a Teacup Pomeranian, but one can assume this dog will look just like a tinier version of a purebred Pomeranian.

The desired look is a thick double coat with a distinctive, fanned tail. They are known for their dark, alert eyes and delicate features. Many describe Pomeranians as looking like teddy bears due to their fluffy coat, miniature frames, and adorable faces. It’s hard not to fall in love with a dog this cute.

Coat & Colors

Teacup Poms will have the standard Pomeranian coat, which is a double coat with a fluffy undercoat and shiny outer coat. They come in many different, beautiful colors with nearly endless possibilities. A few of their most frequently seen and popular colors are black, white, chocolate, tan, orange, red, and brindle. This is very good news if you have any particular color preferences in mind. You’re likely to find a Pomeranian sporting your preferred aesthetic. This is one of the reasons they are so popular. However, it’s important to note that the more unique the coat, the more likely they are to be higher priced. This is especially true for brindled Pomeranians, which are very rare.

Exercise & Living Requirements

It may be no surprise that this compact little breed can dwell in most places – including apartments and small living quarters. These dogs make wonderful companions for those who live in cities and may not have access to a spacious backyard. However, this doesn’t mean a Pomeranian won’t need any exercise. Teacup Pomeranians have no idea how small they are. They have spunky, lively personalities and enjoy going on walks or playing with their favorite human. Despite their little legs, they actually have pretty good endurance and can enjoy long walks, as long as the temperature isn’t too hot – they are sensitive to heat. Because of this, we suggest resisting the urge to carry your Teacup everywhere and let them do the work.

It’s also important to mentally stimulate your Teacup Pom. This can be accomplished through interactive Pomeranian-sized games and doggy treat puzzles. You can also flex their brain cells with regular training exercises, which we will discuss in the next paragraph.

Training

As we’ve mentioned, Teacup Pomeranians are wonderful apartment dwellers and can find many ways to entertain themselves inside. These smart little creatures should still be given plenty of stimulation. You can exercise their eager brains with a regular training regiment. They love to learn new tricks and look just the cutest doing it. Pomeranians are known for having short attention spans, so keep the training sessions short and fun. Positive reinforcement is the only way to train this sensitive breed. They can become easily sullen or even act out if they are treated harshly. However, if they are working for affection or a treat, you are likely to get much better (and happier) results.

It’s important not to spoil this teacup breed. Easier said than done with a dog that looks more like a teddy bear than an animal. But despite their size, they still have the same instincts and needs as other canines and should be treated as such to live happy and fulfilled lives. If they are not given structure and regular training, they can develop “small dog syndrome” and become very difficult to handle.