Active
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Extroverted
Intelligent
Playful
Attentive
Docile
Trainable

Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless
Spirited

Germany

United States

Norwegian Elkhound, German Spitz, Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, Schipperke

Rat Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer

1800s

1990s

Blue
Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Silver
Cream
Red
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Black
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Pomeranians have medium-length coats.

Mini Ratzers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Pomeranian can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Mini Ratzer can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Portosystemic Shunt
Pancreatitis

Cataracts
Allergies
Epilepsy

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Color Dilution Alopecia
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Bladder Stones and Infections

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

Pomeranians have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Mini Ratzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Walking, Barking, Petting, Eating Snacks, Nap, Brushing, Sleep, Bark, Walk, Observing, Sniffing, Fetch, Go to Park, Groom, Being talked to, Wrestling, Pets, Kisses, Running, Exploring, Slow walking, Sleeping, Growling, Run, Shake, Investigate, Play, Chase, Catch treats, Dog Parks

Fetching, Running, Hunting, Fetch, Walk, Run, Jog, Tug-of-war

Pomeranians are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Mini Ratzers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pomeranian, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mini Ratzer, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pomeranians usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Mini Ratzers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 3-7 pound (1 - 3 kg) Pomeranian feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Mini Ratzer feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pomeranian is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Mini Ratzer is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pomeranian is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Ratzer is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Pomeranians make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Mini Ratzer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Pomeranians are not the best choice for families with kids.

Mini Ratzers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Pomeranians are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Mini Ratzers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Pomeranians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Mini Ratzers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Pomeranians are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Mini Ratzers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.