There is really one distinct variation between the black Pomeranian and the regular Pomeranian and that is the black Pomeranian is black. The black Pomeranian is a very sturdy little dog whose legs are in direct proportion to its body. This is by no means a wimpy little dog. It has a medium size bone structure and is strong and staunch. The outercoat of the black Pomeranian is short and coarse and the undercoat is long and coarse which pushes the outercoat to stand up straight.

The black Pomeranian sometimes gives the appearance of a guard dog because of its coat. Black Pomeranians take longer to groom because the black hair picks up and shows more dirt and, therefore, must be groomed accordingly. These dogs are happy dogs and are highly intelligent. They are very loyal dogs to their owners and can also be quite fierce when necessary. Their training should begin at an early age.

Black Pomeranians range in size from four to seven pounds. They are very short dogs with sturdy legs. Their tails are set high and curl around to lay flat on their back. These dogs are small dogs, but are not brittle. They could be considered heavyweights of their class because of their sturdy nature.

The black Pomeranian will need to be bathed monthly and brushed twice a week. Their black coat tends to pick up the dirt more readily and black will show most anything it picks up. Grooming should start at an early age so the black Pomeranian will be used to this rigid routine. The black Pomeranian is very popular and usually the first pups to be sold. Some feel it is the uniqueness of the coat color which makes them so popular. These dogs should be exercised daily and if living in an apartment should be walked twice a day.

The black Pomeranian is a very good dog. It makes a great companion dog in any environment. It has a pleasant personality and is very intelligent. They are good watch dogs and work very well with children. They are easy to groom with a small brush. They are easy to feed because of their size and they do not eat very much. If they had a choice they would like to be known as lap dogs. Training is imperative for this dog's behavior. He can still be a lap dog, but a trained lap dog.

The black Pomeranian is one of the most popular of the breed. The only difference between the black Pomeranian and the red and brown Pomeranian is the color. History records them hundreds of years ago in Eastern Europe and even further back in Iceland. They eventually immigrated to Great Britain and for a long while were royal dogs. They were first brought into the American Kennel Club in 1900.