Top 13 Spitz colors – all colors in the table

Pomeranians are ideal pets for city dwellers with their tiny size and sweet personality.

They are best known for their lively personalities and adorable fluffy coats. However, did you know that the Pomeranian's fluffy double coat can come in over 10 different colors?

There are actually 13 different Pomeranian colors, ranging from pale cream to merle. Perhaps you'll fall in love with their famous orange coat, or maybe you'll love the rare tiger pattern?

Pomeranian Spitz color chart

There are 13 different colors of the Pomeranian recognized by the World Kennel Club.

Some colors, such as beaver and brindle, are less common than the more traditional red, orange, white and black. You can see a complete list of all coat colors in the table below:

Color	Appearance	Popularity rating
orange	Bright orange without black markings. Gradient from light to dark orange.	1
red	A deep rusty red color with lighter cream fur on the chest.	2
white	Pure white with no cream or darker markings.	3
black	Solid black color.	4
Merle	Splashes of red on a brown base with splashes of white.	5
Wolf sable	Gray fur with black nose, eye rims, lips and paw pads.	6
Chocolate	Colors from milk to dark chocolate.	7
Blue	Silver-gray and dark gray guard hairs.	8
Cream	Pale fur that looks like a honeycomb.	9
brindle	With streaks of red, gold, orange and black.	10
Black and Tan	Fluffy, with black fur on the face and back, with tan on the chest and legs.	11
Beaver	Light brown in color, reminiscent of a pale cookie.	12
Tricolor	Black, brown and white pattern.	13

Spitz color chart

Pomeranian Spitz

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When dog lovers think of this breed, they think of orange. Breeders call the orange Pomeranian clear orange to distinguish this color from the orange sable. This color was developed by crossing an orange Pomeranian with a sable carrying a pure recessive gene.

These Pomeranians are often puppy-pale. It's a pleasure to watch them ripen and see their color change from pale creamy white to bright orange. Sometimes these puppies' sable coats also turn bright orange.

They typically lack black fur and are a lighter cream color with a gradient of light to dark orange. Orange Pomeranians are very easy to find and are recognized as an acceptable color in their breed standard.

Brief history of origin

The distant ancestors of the Spitz are considered to be the northern sled dogs that came to Central Europe in the 7th-11th centuries with the Vikings. The dogs had warm fur and good guard qualities. Then the work on breeding Wolfspitz began. Outwardly, these dogs look like wolves; they are large and agile. Their main task was to protect the house.

Small representatives of the breed were popularly considered worthless dwarfs. But that was until the local aristocracy liked them. In the 17th century, small German Spitz dogs came to Great Britain, where they were used to breed Pomeranian Spitz dogs.

Nowadays, in the international canine standard, Pomeranians are considered a subspecies of German Spitz, but in America they are identified as a separate breed.

The first German Spitz fanciers' society was founded in 1899. In 1906, breed standards were approved. Now purebred representatives of the breed can most often be found in Germany and its neighboring countries.

Interesting Facts

German mini Spitz dogs are often used in rescue operations. The small size of dogs allows them to get into places where their larger relatives cannot get through.
The Spitz was Isaac Newton's favorite pet. One day, the pet accidentally dropped a candle on the scientist’s notes, which caused the destruction of important data. However, Newton did not scold the pet, because he loved him very much.
In the Netherlands, Spitz dogs were used to guard barges and boats. This is not strange, because the dog loves and knows how to swim well.
German Small Spitz dogs are suitable for those who do not like the characteristic dog smell. Representatives of this breed do not smell like dogs.

Red Pomeranian Spitz

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The coat of a red Pomeranian is a dark red rusty hue with lighter cream fur on the chest. It is often confused with the subtler orange.

Red is one of the many colors that can be displayed in a ring. From a genetic point of view, they are similar to black Pomeranians because both colors belong to the E locus gene.

Red and orange are one of the two most popular colors.

Can Pomeranians eat chocolate?

Almost everyone knows that chocolate is toxic to Pomeranians and others. The dangerous ingredient is called theobromine. It is found in most types of chocolate, including white, dark and milk.

What happens if a Spitz eats chocolate? One chocolate chip often causes diarrhea, vomiting and extreme thirst.

More serious side effects include: abnormal heartbeat, seizures, tremors, and if left untreated can be fatal.

White Spitz

If you like the look of the Samoyed but want a smaller breed, then this white dog is perfect!

They are born white as puppies and remain this color throughout their lives.

White oranges are white due to the lack of pigment. They do not have the dark pigment melanin (i.e. black eumelanin) that dogs typically have. Due to a lack of pigment, albino animals have red eyes or pink noses. However, a white Spitz is not an albino because its eyes and nose are black.

This adorable Cloud Dog is perfect for anyone who dreams of owning a furry pet and requires the same care, exercise and nutrition as any other color Pomeranian.

Caring for a German Spitz

Caring for small German Spitz dogs is not difficult. Particular attention should be paid to their thick coat, but do not forget about other hygiene rules.

The right diet

There are two diet options:

Natural food.
Ready-made feed.

The second option will be convenient for people who do not have time to cook. It's worth buying premium food. They contain all the necessary vitamins and microelements. Dry granules will help fight plaque. This food can be stored for a long time and is convenient to take with you when traveling.

A natural diet should include:

30% meat: lean veal, chicken or turkey;
porridge (rice and buckwheat)
fruits and vegetables.

Small Spitz dogs should not be given tubular chicken and beef bones, as they can damage the esophagus.

Hygiene

The Small German Spitz has thick and long hair, so you need to take good care of it. The dog needs to be brushed once a week. During the molting period, this should be done daily. Cut off any tangles that appear. It is not recommended to cut your dog's hair short: this will deteriorate the quality of the coat.

You should not frequently bathe your pet with detergents. The shampoo destroys the fat layer that protects the skin. As a result, redness and inflammation will appear. You should bathe your dog three times a year. Remove dirt with clean warm water without using detergents.

Brush your teeth once a week using a special toothpaste. Clean your eyes with a cloth moistened with drinking water, and your ears with a cotton swab. Nails should be trimmed if they do not become worn down during walks. You need to carefully trim the tip of the claw, being careful not to touch the blood vessels.

Black Pomeranian Spitz

Known by fans as creatures of darkness, they still have the signature feisty spirit that we love about the breed.

The black color is created by the E Locus allele gene, which increases the production of black pigment and results in a solid black Pomeranian.

Be careful when taking your black Pomeranian outdoors, as the sun will gradually discolor their fur and result in a reddish-brown coat.

This color is perfect for those who like to wear black clothes as the fur that falls out will remain hidden!

Vaccinations and susceptibility to disease

Information about all vaccinations must be recorded in the dog’s passport. The first time the vaccine is administered to a puppy at the age of 1–2 months. After this, the baby may have a fever and diarrhea. The next vaccination is given a month later, and another one when the pet is 4-6 months old. Until the puppy has had all its vaccinations, it should not be taken outside.

The Miniature German Spitz is a small dog, which means it is prone to diseases common to all toy breeds. Due to the structure of their muzzle, Miniature Spitz dogs suffer from periodontal disease. If the disease is neglected, the dog will soon lose all its teeth. Increased tearing of the eyes is associated with the unusual shape of the skull. This breed is characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane and suppuration of the tear ducts.

Miniature and Small German Spitz dogs suffer from joint problems. Therefore, before the age of 6 months, the puppy should not be allowed to jump from high surfaces or go down stairs. If your dog suddenly starts limping, you should immediately see a doctor.

The healthiest Spitz breeds are the average German Spitz.

Life expectancy of a German Spitz

German Spitz live long enough compared to other dog breeds. Mittelspitz are considered to be long-lived. Their lifespan reaches 17 years.

Not far behind them are small Spitz dogs, which, with good care, live up to 16–17 years. However, in the fifth year of life, a small representative of the breed may begin to have problems with teeth. Your pet may need to be switched to soft food.

Wolfspitz lives 13–15 years.

Spitz merle

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Merle is a beautiful color pattern because the fluffiness of the Pomeranian's coat shows splashes of red on a brown base with splashes of white. This coloration is very similar to the Australian Cattle Dog. They are often seen as blue or red merles.

Their nose and paws are often variegated shades of pink and black, and their eye color can range from dark brown to blue.

This specimen was bred by mating a merle parent to a black or chocolate Pomeranian.

Make sure your breeder understands the risks associated with breeding Merle dogs. The Double Merle can be very susceptible to deafness or blindness. This is because the double merle gene suppresses certain pigment cells in the iris and cochlea.

This color will wow everyone at the dog park and is perfect for those looking for a splash of color on their pet.

Spitz sable color

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The wolf sable Pomeranian is sometimes called the gray sable because it looks very similar to the gray but has black-tipped guard hairs.

This gray variety has a sable pattern, which gives them a black nose, eye rims, lips, and paw pads.

The darkest parts are often the face, back and chest.

Wolf sable is one of the rarest Pomeranian colors and many are mistaken for orange sable. Finding a purebred Wolf Sable Spitz is incredibly difficult, even though the first one was shown in 1901.

The only way to be sure your puppy is a Sable wolf is to take a color gene test.

Price

Blue color is quite rare for a Pomeranian. That's why puppies are more valuable. Blue merle is a gray with varying shades. Prices for animals can reach several thousand dollars.

Merle Spitz puppy

Since the breed is not officially standardized, the merle color is considered a defect, but despite this, due to its rarity, it is highly valued by breeders and owners.

You can buy Merle Spitz in the following nurseries:

“Tricksy baby (Kherson)”;
"Merli Sa Tise";
"From Mrs. Yanina."

Buy such a dog from nurseries to obtain information about the genotype of the parents. This way you will be confident that you are taking a healthy and full-fledged Pomeranian into your home.

Chocolate Pomeranian

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Chocolate Pomeranians can range in color from milk to dark chocolate, and their nose and paw pads are often the same silky brown color.

The chocolate color is caused by the B Locus gene, which creates a black pigment that darkens a dog's coat. The mutation dilutes this pigment and results in a chocolate-colored coat.

Like many dogs with darker coats, they do best when not exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Sunlight will redden the coat and make it harder to see the chocolate color.

This dog is a great choice for any owner who wants to walk a teddy bear.

Features of training

First of all, the puppy must be taught its name. To do this, you need to call him by name more often, especially before feeding, in order to reinforce positive associations. Over time, you should move on to teaching your pet basic commands.

Team	Education
"Ugh"	It is important not to confuse it with the prohibitive word “No”. After the command “Fu,” the pet should get scared and immediately throw what it took into its mouth. You can master the command while walking, pronouncing it strictly, and then pulling the leash quite firmly
"To me"	On a walk, when the dog is not interested in anything, you need to say “Come to me” and gently pull the leash toward you. When the pet approaches, he needs to be given a treat and praised
"Near"	You need to give a command and pull the leash so that the pet is close, then start moving, carefully pulling the leash and holding the dog near your left leg. If the pet tries to overtake or go to the side, you need to strictly repeat the command and pull the leash again
"Place"	You need to put the dog on the bed, say “Place” and leave, making sure that the pet remains in place, and then praise the dog
"Sit"	It is necessary to place the pet at your side on a short leash and, lightly pressing on the dog’s sacrum and moving the leash up, say the name and the command “Sit”

Important! It is necessary to start training your dog from a very early age.

Blue Spitz

Blue is a color recognized by the American Kennel Club and is easy to admire.

Blues are bred from two solid-colored parents who carry a diluted gene.

There are health concerns associated with any blue dog because they have a chance of hair loss caused by dilution of the color, leading to hair loss and dry skin.

A blue Pomeranian purchased from a reputable breeder will make a wonderful companion.

Cream Pomeranian

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The Cream Spitz is a beautiful dog with light fur. This cream-colored dog is often born white, but after a few months its coat darkens to cream.

One of the genes involved in creating the cream color is the E Locus gene, which also gives the red Pomeranian color.

This color variety requires careful grooming as their fur shows up easily on clothing.

brindle spitz

Brindle pattern dogs have stripes of red, gold, orange and black.

The Pomeranian's long coat serves as a canvas for layers of earthy tones.

Brindle is more of a pattern than a color and results in dark stripes. The darkest spots are usually the paws, ears, muzzle and back.

Some are more gray in color and some are brown.

The brindle pattern is caused by the recessive "EE" E Locus genotype.

Each brindle color is different, so you can be sure to get a unique dog.

Black and tan Spitz

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The Black and Tan Pomeranian is a color variety with a black and tan pattern. They are fluffy, with black fur on the face and back, and tan on the chest and legs.

Light brown highlights highlight the breed's characteristic pointed eyebrows and give them a sweet and charming appearance. Many have adorable dotted markings above their eyes that resemble eyebrows.

Charming and sassy is the best way to describe this color.

They are very similar in genetics to sable Pomeranians, as they share the same recessive allele.

Black and Tan Pomeranians are unique and look similar to the smaller Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher.

Anyone who loves the appearance of these breeds but prefers to have a dog that is suitable for apartment living will be delighted with this dog.