Dog
Pronunciation:
pom-uh-moh
Breed Description:
The Pomimo breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Pomeranian and the American Eskimo Dog. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Pomimo will have qualities of all the parents. They are a small to toy sized breed of dog that should be compact but still have a very delicate appearance with dainty long legs and tiny feet. The body should be slightly longer than they are tall and the head should be wedge shaped with a slightly rounded skull. The ears should be large and should be carried erect high on the head. The top line should be level and the tail should curl over the back. The dog should appear robust in the body with a leggy appearance.
The coat of the Pomimo is usually closer to the Pomeranian coat. It should be long and consist of a double coat. The undercoat should be soft, short and dense and the top coat should be silky in texture. The hair should be straight and there can be a small frill of hair on the chest and feathering on the tail. They can be any color that is common in the parent breeds, however, the more common colors are red, white, black or brown.
Temperament:
The Pomimo breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. They are generally a very happy breed that is known for being very intelligent. The Pomimo usually gets along well with just about everyone and they can make an excellent family pet since they do well with children of all ages. The breed is very affectionate and love being with people, in fact, they can often suffer from separation anxiety if they are left alone for long periods. The breed can do well with other pets and dogs and are usually a lively and playful companion.
Height:
The average height for a Pomimo is between 7 to 12 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Pomimo is between 10 to 17 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Pomimo breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on the Pomeranian and the American Eskimo Dog to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Pomimo breed of dog is versatile when it comes to living conditions and they can live in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and do best when they are inside with their family as a companion dog.
Exercise:
The Pomimo breed of dog is an active breed that requires between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day. Generally, two good walks will meet their needs but it is also important to give them an opportunity for off leash exercise as well.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Pomimo breed of dog does require a little extra grooming and expect to brush them two or three times a week. The hair may need to be trimmed every month or two, especially around the face, ears and feet but in general, it can be left natural. The Pomimo should be bathed about once a month to keep the coat healthy and teeth should be brushed on a weekly basis. Nails should be kept trimmed and the ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis as well.
Origin:
The Pomimo breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Pomimo, it is important to read up on the Pomeranian and the American Eskimo Dog. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
