Pomeranian

Behavior
Pomeranians are typically very friendly, playful and active. The breed love to be around their owners. They are somewhat intelligent and are easily trained. Pomeranians do not always socialize well with other dogs, animals, and people. Pomeranians are extroverted and can develop the habit of barking excessively. Because of their long double-coat, they tend to seek out cooler environments and it is not uncommon to find them lying down on a cold floor or hard surface.

They will not usually sit or lie content at an owner's feet, and normally prefer not to be overhandled. Pomeranians should not be allowed to run free and should always be kept on a leash or enclosed in some kind of yard or inside. They tend to usually be good with kids from the age of 3+ if raised with them from the start. Because of their size, they do well in condominiums and apartments, but they are able to adapt to most any situation or environment.

Popularity
In the 1890's the Pomeranian "sports" breed began to be showed of in the ring and were about 10 pounds. Since then the size of the Pomeranian has decreased to 3-4 pounds. The Pomeranian has been among the most popular of dog breeds, consistently in the top 15 of registered AKC dog breeds over the last 10 years.

The breed ranked #13 in the most recently released 2008 rankings having attained the same ranking in 2007 and 2003. Pomeranian dogs have been used as an "accessory" or a "prop" to some people, notably women and especially celebrities. The breed has appeared on television shows and commercials.