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- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
~18–20 cm (AKC profile)
- Weight
up to 3.2 kg (AKC/FCI)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The AKC suggests a couple of short walks a day at a steady pace, with the odd burst of play such as chasing a ball.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
The coat is glossy, fine and silky, moderately long and perfectly straight, and may be trimmed to floor length.
- Origin
United Kingdom
- Temperament
The FCI describes an alert, intelligent toy terrier, spirited with an even disposition, and notes that it keeps the terrier's hunting instinct, whether for a toy in the house or a rodent in the garden. The AKC adds that Yorkies love their owners and are eager to please, and it recommends early, gentle socialization with new people, places and dogs.
- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
18–24 cm (FCI)
- Weight
1.4–3.2 kg (AKC; 1.8–2.7 ideal)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The AKC standard calls the Pomeranian an active toy dog, and the AKC says that although Poms enjoy being lapdogs, they benefit from exercise and like the chance to run, play and go for walks.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
The double coat has a short, dense undercoat and long, harsh guard hairs that stand off from the body, forming a ruff around the neck and chest, feathering on the forelegs, a skirt on the hind legs and a plume on the…
- Origin
Germany
- Temperament
The AKC standard describes an extrovert with great intelligence and a vivacious spirit: alert, inquisitive and buoyant, cocky and commanding. The FCI adds that the Toy Spitz is always attentive, lively and extraordinarily attached to its owner, very teachable, and neither timid nor aggressive, and calls its cheerful, companionable character ideal for a companion and a watchdog for house and apartment.
