it's Pomeranian. yes, they need a good deal of brushing to keep their coats free of mats. you must brush them everyday. Pomeranians are also prone to teeth problems. brushing their teeth is a good idea. i brush Beanie's teeth every couple of days. Pomeranians can be yappy dogs. Beanie is yappy. it drives me nuts sometimes. the breed can also be a bit tough to housebreak. i highly idvise you to NOT use the potty pads you can buy at petores. they are a waist of time. papertraining and such teaches the dog to go on the paper or pad but the dog is still useing the bathroom inside the house.