Appearance of the Pom-Kee
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| The Pom-Kee is a hybrid mix of German Toy Spitz / Pomeranian and German Wolfsspitz / Keeshond and, as such, can inherit appearance characteristics from one or both parent breeds. The Pom-Kee has been described as a “large German Toy Spitz / Pomeranian”, measuring from 15 to 46 centimeters in height at the withers and weighing between 1.5 and 20.5 kilos. Both parent breeds sport long, luxuriant fluffy coats and tails described as “feathers on a woman's hat” that curl at least once over their backs. Their faces are similarly structured, with long, thin, tapering snouts that resemble foxes, small, erect ears and dark, bright, almond-shaped eyes that create an alert expression. Both have scissor-like bites, compact, well-balanced bodies, on different sizes of course, and carry themselves with confidence. |
Temperament of the Pom-Kee
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| Your hybrid-furred family member Pom-Kee, being a mix of German Toy Spitz / Pomeranian and German Wolfsspitz / Keeshond, can inherit temperament qualities from one or both parent breeds. As a result, your pet may be: affectionate, alert, friendly, gentle, energetic, cheerful, intelligent, playful, independent, lively, loyal, social and outgoing. As early socialization is a key part of any dog's training, early socialization ensures that your Pom-Kee will be great with children as well as strangers. He's very affectionate with his family and wants to be with them, not really tolerating long periods of being alone. He will also get on quite well with other dogs, but the family cat may find himself an object of playful pursuit from time to time. His level of intelligence ensures that he will be easily trained using positive training methods, but be aware that he can be a barker, making it difficult for those living in low-noise areas. Proper training can moderate this trait. |
Needs and activities of the Pom-Kee
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| The Pom-Kee, a hybrid mix of German Toy Spitz / Pomeranian and German Wolfsspitz / Keeshond, is a moderately active dog. Your Pom-Kee will need around 30 to 60 minutes of moderate exercise a day. Daily vigorous walks, romping in the dog park or fenced yard, combined with interactive games of fetch and Frisbee, will keep him sufficiently exercised both physically and mentally. If he's left alone for long periods and left outside in the yard without being able to interact with his beloved human family, he'll probably develop the annoying habit of barking inopportunely. This can be a problem if you live in a low-noise area. If you spend long periods away from home, this hybrid may not be your best choice of family companion. He can live in an urban or rural setting, in an apartment, condo or family home with or without a fenced yard, provided he has ample opportunity for exercise to keep him healthy, happy and fit. He will probably tolerate cooler temperatures due to his dense coat, and should be kept in air-conditioned or fan-ventilated areas during warmer temperatures. |
Maintenance of the Pom-Kee
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| Your Pom-Kee hybrid family dog is considered to be in the moderate maintenance category, with moderate amounts of shedding making it non-hypoallergenic. As such, it will need to be brushed at least twice a week to remove loose hair, debris, tangles and mats, and to properly maintain the oils distributed throughout its coat. She should be bathed as needed - weekly, monthly or quarterly, depending on her activities. During her weekly brushing sessions, be sure to check her ears and clean them with a cotton ball and an approved canine ear cleaning solution to protect them from infection. His nails should also be checked weekly, trimmed if necessary, unless he can keep them worn down with his normal exercise routine. Dental check-ups and cleanings, along with brushing at least twice a week at home, will help reduce the risk of developing periodontal disease and the tooth loss that accompanies it. And more good news, it falls into the low drool and odor category. |
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