Breed Info and History

Pomeranian Dog History
Author: Lee Dobbins

The Pom is a compact dog with a soft undercoat and harsh long
outer coat. He has a plumed tail that is upright with the end
laying flat along the back. His demeanor is alert and curious.
With his fox like appearance, the Pom has a short muzzle with
rounded skull, small ears and almond shaped bright eyes. The
Breed standard allows all colors. The AKC standard size for a
Pom is 3 to 7 pounds.

With today's tiny Poms weighing in at around 5 pounds, it’s hard
to picture that these little cuties once weighed over 30 pounds!
Cousins of the Spitz type dogs, Pomeranians once were at home
in the arctic along with Huskies and Malamutes.

These vivacious lap dogs get their name from the province
“Pomerania” which was located where Eastern Germany is now.
Originally brought to England in the 1700’s, by Prince George
III’s new bride, this larger version of the toy dog would not
become popular until the late 1800’s when Queen Victoria who
brought home a 12 pound Pom from Italy.

The popularity of these tiny dogs spread quickly around the
European upper class and the dog was soon bred down to it’s
current size of about 5 pounds. Many of the famous favored the
Pom including Michelangelo whose Pom would sit on a silk pillow
while he painted the Sistine chapel, Martin Luther who
mentioned his toy dog in his work, Mozart who dedicated and
aria to his pet Pom and Chopin who wrote the Valse des Petits
Chiens for his girlfriends Pom.

The Pom was recognized by The Kennel Club in Great Britain in
1870 and recognized in 1900 by the American Kennel Club.

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Breed Group:  Toy
Weight:  3-7 lbs
Height:  8-11 inches
Color(s):  all colors and patterns allowed
Coat:  The Pomeranians long double coat requires brushing at least once weekly. It is important to lift and part the top coat and brush the cottony undercoat as well. This will reduce shedding. Frequent brushing can damage the coat.
Overview:  The Pomeranian is lively and eager to learn. They get along well with other household pets if given a slow and proper introduction. They make wonderful companions for families with older, well-behaved children and the elderly.
Character:  The Pomeranian is a compact, active toy breed. They are intelligent, extremely loyal to their family, and loving. They are eager to please, gentle, and affectionate. They also exhibit an inquisitive expression and curiosity.
Temperament:  The Pomeranian is confident, commanding, and outgoing. Due to the Pomeranians small stature they are not recommended for homes with small children as they may become temperamental. They make excellent guard dogs and will sound a bark when they sense danger.
Care:  In addition to grooming it is important for Pomeranians to receive excellent dental care. They are prone to tooth loss; so regular cleaning is a must. Dry food is recommended to aid in keeping teeth and gums healthy.
Training:  Pomeranians respond best to firm commands and are quick to learn. They are easily trained in obedience. Their barking must be controlled or they will do so incessantly. They may be difficult in housebreaking, but with consistency and praise do very well either going outside or in a litter box.
Activity:  The Pomeranian requires short walks and play time with other pets and family. They have the capability to learn tricks if done with patience and time. They may become bored if they are not given enough to do. They are excellent for apartment living and homes with small yards.
Ownership: If you are looking for Pomeranian puppies for sale from reputable Pomeranian breeders or to adopt a  Pomeranian from a Pomeranian rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different.

 

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