They may be small, but Pomeranians have a surprisingly loud bark. This makes them excellent watchdogs. They are very amenable to obedience training and therefore easy to train. A Pomeranian is also agile and nimble, so they enjoy learning tricks. They are happiest when they feel fully part of the family and can participate in family activities. Enjoying a nice walk together, playing ball, or playing with a rope or frisbee are their favorite activities. If you ignore a Pomeranian, they will become bored and may get into mischief. However, they are perfectly fine in an apartment, as long as they have enough to do. Daily brushing is recommended, but clipping their coat before the summer is strongly discouraged. This will cause them to lose their natural protection against the heat. A Pomeranian should only be bathed when absolutely necessary. An average 'Pom' or 'Pommetje' weighs about 3.5 kg and lives for about 13 to 14 years.