What Are Parti Pomeranians (Parti Pom Info)

You may have heard of Parti Pomeranians but, are wondering exactly what a Parti Pomeranian is and what Parti means.

Parti Pomeranians have a fluffy coat that is full of white fur and one other color or pattern. Usually, a Parti Pomeranian will have 50% white fur and 50% the second color. They also have a distinct blaze of white fur that is positioned between their eyes and forehead.

In this article, I dig into everything you might want to know about Parti Pomeranians.

What Is A Parti Pomeranian

Parti Pomeranians are two colored Pomeranians with one of the colors being white.

The AKC Breed Standard indicates that a Parti Pomeranian must have a white base with one other color or pattern.

A “white blaze” should also be present. A white blaze is a white section of fur that runs up the dog’s face between its eyes onto its forehead.

What Does A Parti Pomeranian Look Like

Parti Pomeranains with self-colored fur (Chocolate, Blue, Lavender, Beaver, Brown) as their second fur color also has self-colored points (eyelids, nose, paw prints, lips).

Pomeranains with non-self-colored fur like orange, cream, white, red will have black points.

Is There More Than One Type Of Parti Pomeranain

The parti pattern itself can be broken down into three different specific groupings.

Piebald Parti: A Piebald Parti Pomeranian that has 50% white fur and 50% of a second color.

Extreme Piebald Parti: An Extreme Piebald Parti will have the majority of its coat white. According to the AKC Breed Standard, the base of an extreme piebald parti Pomeranian should be white.

Irish Mark Parti Pomeranian: An Irish Mark Parti Pomeranian will have a higher percentage of the fur color that is present besides white. The white is often a very small amount, sometimes on the dog’s chest, ear tips, or paws.

Any Parti Pomeranian that has less than 20% of their coat being white fur is often referred to as a Mismarked Pomeranian.

What Does Parti Pomeranian Mean

The word Parti means, showing different colors or tints. Having a predominant color broken by patches of another color.

Are Parti Pomeranians The Same A Tri-Colored

Parti Pomeranians and Tri-colored Pomeranians are not the same. A Parti Pomeranian will only have two fur colors with one of the colors being white. A Tri-colored Pomeranian will have three fur colors, usually white with two additional colors.

Even if a Pomeranian only has a small amount of the third color it is still considered a Tri-Colored Pomeranian.

Are Parti Pomeranians The Same As Black And Tan

Parti Pomeranians are not the same as Black and Tan Pomeranians.

Parti Pomeranians will always have some white fur of varying degrees with one other color or pattern.

Black and Tan Pomeranians do not have any white fur and are always mainly black with tan markings.

What Is A Parti Pomeranians Temperment

Parti Pomeranians are intelligent, sociable, and affectionate.

You can always depend on your Parti Pomeranian to be by your side and make you smile.

Pomeranians are extremely special little dogs, that have fully captured my heart.

Some of the words you’ll most often hear when people describe Pomeranians are.

Playful
Cuddly
Loyal
Protective
Bold
Sassy
Smart
Dedicated
Sweet

How Big Are Parti Pomeranians

Parti Pomeranains usually weigh between 3 and 7 pounds with a height of 6 to 7 inches.

Due to many breeding practices used to breed Parti Pomeranians many of them will be above the breed standard and sometimes can be called throwback Pomeranians.

Although not often found within the Parti color Pattern, any Pomeranian that is smaller than the breed standard is often called a teacup Pomeranian.

Do Parti Pomeranians Have Health Problems

As a breed Pomeranians are generally healthy but, they do have some health concerns that they are more vulnerable to.

Some of these health issues you may find in Parti Pomeranians are.

Eye Problems
Hair Loss
Luxating Patella
Collapsed Tracheas
Skin Issues

We’ve personally experienced luxating patellas from time to time with our Pomeranians luckily, it hasn’t developed into a big problem.

What Is The Lifespan Of A Parti Pomeranian

Pomeranians on average will live between 12 and 14 years of age.

Are Parti Pomeranains Parti At Birth

You will be able to recognize a Parti Pomeranian at birth.

You should expect the specific Parti coloring to change within the dog’s first year of life as it grows and transitions into is full adult coat.

The percentages of each color may and often changes.

Each color may decrease or grow in density or darker and lighten.

Are Parti Pomeranians Hard To Keep Clean

Parti Pomeranians are not hard to keep clean.

Pomeranians, in general, do require some simple grooming maintenance like brushing, nail clipping, and the occasional bath.

Are Parti Pomeranians Rare

Parti Pomeranians are not rare although they may be hard to find if you do not locate a breeder that specializes in breeding Parti Pomeranians.

Are Parti Pomeranians Popular

Parti Pomeranians are very popular and are often sought out by future Pomeranian owners due to their happy and intelligent personailities.

Do Parti Pomeranians Make Good Show Dogs

Although, there are many different colors and patterns within the Pomeranian breed some are favored over others inside of the show ring.

Unfortunately, solid color Pomeranians will score higher than a Parti Pomeranian even if every other aspect is equal.

If you are interested in showing Pomeranians I would avoid showing a Parti Pomeranian although they are beautiful.

Connecting with your local Pomeranian clubs is the best place to start when interested in showing Pomeranians.

Parti Pomeranian Breed Standard Faults

Each color or pattern will have its preferences with the breed standard, for Parti Pomeranians ticking is a concern.

Ticking is considered undesirable in dogs with a Parti coat.

Ticking would be any specks or dots of colored fur within the white patches.

How Much Does A Parti Pomeranian Cost

You can expect a Parti Pomeranian to cost between $2000 and $6000.

The exact price of your Parti Pomeranian will be determined by the location, travel expenses, bloodlines, and demand.

Where Can I Get A Parti Pomeranian

The best way to get a Parti Pomeranian is to find a breeder that specializes in Parti Pomeranians.

Trying to locate a puppy through breeders that don’t specialize in this color combination can be challenging.

A Parti specific breeder knows and loves everything about Parti Pomeranians.

Are Parti Pomeranians Purebred

Sometimes the patchy pattern of a Parti Pomeranian can lead people to believe that they are not purebred.

There are many beautiful Pomeranian mix-breeds around but, a legitimate Parti Pomeranian is a purebred.

How Do Breeders Breed Parti Pomeranians

The genetics that creates Parti Pomeranians, as well as solid-colored Pomeranians, are very strong.

The Parti genetics are recessive with solid color genetics being dominant.

You will rarely see a breeder that breeds both solids and Parti Pomeranians.

You can often see genetics appear from past generations sometimes as far back as six generations.

Most breeders will choose to specialize in the colors or patterns that they prefer.

Mismarked Parti Pomeranians (Parti Pomeranians with less than 20% of their fur being white) are preferred as Parti Breeders.

Breeding mismark Parti’s helps control the percentage of white fur within the breeding program, keeping the puppies within the desired ratio of 50% white and 50% a second color.

Breeding two mismarked Partis often results in Parti Pomeranian puppies and mismarked puppies.

List Of Parti Colored Dogs

Besides the Parti Pomeranian, there are many other dog breeds that have beautiful Parti coats.

Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Labradoodle
Goldendoodle
Miniature Schnauzer

Parti Pomeranian Facts

Parti Pomeranians have white fur with one other color or pattern
The prefered Parti coat has 50% white fur
There are three different types of Parti coats
Parti Pomeranians are not rare
A Parti Pomeranian can live from 12 to 14 years
Parti Pomeranians are intelligent, affectionate and sassy
Parti Pomeranians can be larger than the breed standard
Parti Pomeranians are purebred
A Parti Pomeranian is not favored within the show ring
Parti Pomeranians are very popular

Final Thoughts

Parti Pomeranians are beautifully unique dogs with larger-than-life personalities.

If you are looking for the perfect companion a Parti Pomeranian may be the ideal choice.