{"id":1894,"date":"2026-03-03T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pomsdelalezardiere.fr\/the-german-spitz\/growth\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T11:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:02:22","slug":"growth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pomsdelalezardiere.fr\/en\/the-german-spitz\/growth\/","title":{"rendered":"The growth of the Spitz"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The growth of the Pomeranian Spitz<\/h2>\n

The Pomeranian’s growth occurs in two distinct phases.<\/p>\n

1. The rapid growth phase (from birth to approximately 4 months)
\nDuring this period, the puppy develops very quickly.<\/p>\n

At 4 months of age, it generally reaches its growth peak. It is estimated that its weight is already about two-thirds of its adult weight.<\/p>\n

This is a key stage where nutrition, veterinary care, and a balanced diet play a crucial role.<\/p>\n

2. The slower growth phase (from 4 to 8\u201310 months)
\nAfter 4 months, growth gradually slows down.
\nThe puppy’s size continues to increase slightly, while its muscle mass develops and its physique becomes more refined.<\/p>\n

Depending on the individual, growth may stabilize around 8 months, but some Pomeranians continue to develop until about 10 months.<\/p>\n

It’s important to remember that every puppy develops at its own pace. Monitoring weight and proportions helps ensure proper growth.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”full-width-img” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1228″ img_size=”500*500″ alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”bg-color-1″][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”767″ img_size=”500*500″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Sia – 3 months old<\/p>\n

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5 months old<\/p>\n

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10 months old<\/p>\n

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12 months old<\/p>\n

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Fast growth<\/h2>\n

In Pomeranians, growth during the first few weeks is particularly impressive.<\/p>\n

The puppy doubles its birth weight in about a week.<\/p>\n

It triples it by around three weeks of age.<\/p>\n

By one month, it has generally multiplied its birth weight by five.<\/p>\n

By two months, its weight has multiplied between 10 and 15 times, depending on the individual.<\/p>\n

At four months, the puppy reaches its growth spurt: this is the period of greatest weight gain. At this age, it weighs on average about two-thirds of its adult weight.<\/p>\n

However, it is essential to remember that these figures are only indicative. Weight can vary from one puppy to another depending on several factors:
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Monitoring the evolution of the first year of Saphir<\/h3>\n

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1 month old<\/p>\n

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2 months old<\/p>\n

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3 moths old<\/p>\n

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4 months old<\/p>\n

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5 months old<\/p>\n

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6 months old<\/p>\n

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7 months old<\/p>\n

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8 months old<\/p>\n

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9 months old<\/p>\n

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10 months old<\/p>\n

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11 months old<\/p>\n

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12 months old<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”3rem”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The Pomeranian’s physical growth typically ends between 8 and 10 months. By this age, it has reached its adult size and its weight has stabilized.<\/p>\n

However, development is not yet complete. The coat continues to evolve, thickening and becoming denser until around 3 years of age.<\/p>\n

The characteristic texture, volume, and ruff of the breed develop over the following months. Therefore, it is normal for a young dog not yet to have the final appearance of an adult.<\/p>\n

Behavioral maturation also continues after the end of physical growth.<\/p>\n

(see chapter: moulting <\/a>\"\" )<\/a><\/p>\n

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Let’s take the growth of 3 of my pomeranians as an example:<\/h3>\n

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Sia<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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800gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]4 months old<\/p>\n

1360 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]6 months old<\/p>\n

1900 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]10 months old<\/p>\n

2500 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]12 months old<\/p>\n

2500 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Pom<\/h4>\n

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780gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]4 months old<\/p>\n

1180 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]6 months old<\/p>\n

1600 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]10 months old<\/p>\n

2050 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]12 – 24 – 36 months old<\/p>\n

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Saphir<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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840gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]4 months old<\/p>\n

1800 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]6 months old<\/p>\n

2500 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]10 months old<\/p>\n

3300 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/5″][vc_column_text]12 – 14 months old<\/p>\n

3500 gr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][vc_column_text]We’ve observed that, even with a similar weight around two months of age, my Pomeranian puppies can develop differently later on.<\/p>\n

This shows that calculating adult weight isn’t as simple as it seems. Many factors come into play: origins, the parents’ genetics, bloodlines, but also each puppy’s individual development.<\/p>\n

Just because both parents are small doesn’t mean all the puppies will have exactly the same weight or size. Each individual is unique, with its own characteristics, sometimes different from those of its siblings.<\/p>\n

Whether they weigh 2 kg or 3.5 kg as adults, they will remain, above all, adorable little balls of fluff, endearing and unique. And most importantly, they will offer you all the love and companionship you expect from a loyal friend.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”bg-color-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”title-left”]<\/p>\n

Calculate your dog’s age<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]People often ask, “but in human age, how old is he?”[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It is estimated that a puppy ages<\/p>\n

15 times faster than humans during its first year,<\/p>\n

6 in the second year,<\/p>\n

4 years for each additional year.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][vc_column_text]I am attaching a link to a site that allows you to calculate the age of your dog according to its breed and its “dog” age:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][vc_btn title=”Calculate age” style=”3d” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-chart-line” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcalcul-age-chien.com%2Fchiens%2Fchihuahua%2F|title:calcul-age-chien|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][vc_column_text]In the table of dog breeds, neither the Pomeranian nor the Miniature German Spitz is mentioned. I have taken the Chihuahua as a default, but you can choose another breed that comes close.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1682″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”bg-color-2″][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

More information<\/h2>\n

What colours do we find?<\/p>\n

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