Temperament
Extrovert, Alert, Bold, Vocal.
Health problems to know about
- Patellar luxation
- Tracheal collapse
- Alopecia X
- Atlantoaxial instability
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Brush the double coat two or three times a week, daily when it moults. Use a harness rather than a collar to spare the windpipe. Half an hour of walks and play a day is enough.
A good fit for
Flat dwellers, adults and older owners who want a small, lively dog that still enjoys a proper walk.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with toddlers (a Pom is easily hurt), close neighbours who mind barking, people who dislike hair on the sofa.
Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.
