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The '''Pomeranian''' (often known as a '''Pom''') is a [[dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] of the [[Spitz]] type, named for the [[Pomerania]] region in [[Central Europe]] (today part of eastern [[Germany]] and northern [[Poland]]) and classed as a [[toy dog]] breed because of its small size. As determined by the [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]] the Pomeranian is part of the [[German Spitz]] breed, and in many countries, they are known as the '''Zwergspitz''' (''Dwarf Spitz''), or '''Toy German Spitz'''. |
The '''Pomeranian''' (often known as a '''Pom''') is a [[dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] of the [[Spitz]] type, named for the [[Pomerania]] region in [[Central Europe]] (today part of eastern [[Germany]] and northern [[Poland]]) and classed as a [[toy dog]] breed because of its small size. As determined by the [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]] the Pomeranian is part of the [[German Spitz]] breed, and in many countries, they are known as the '''Zwergspitz''' (''Dwarf Spitz''), or '''Toy German Spitz'''. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Pomeranians came with Scandinavian drovers. They are descended from four large dogs: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and another large dog breed. An old portrait seen on Animal Planets Dogs 101 shows that they were originally as large as other Spitz breeds, maybe slightly larger, but do to specific breeding patterns ordered by one of Englands Queens, they eventually gained their current stature. |
Pomeranians came with Scandinavian drovers. They are descended from four large dogs: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and another large dog breed. An old portrait seen on Animal Planets Dogs 101 shows that they were originally as large as other Spitz breeds, maybe slightly larger, but do to the specific breeding patterns ordered by one of Englands Queens, possibly Victoria, they eventually gained their current stature. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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| Other names | Zwergspitz; Spitz nain; Spitz enano; Pom; Zwers | ||||||||
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| Origin | Germany, North-Western Poland | ||||||||
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The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe (today part of eastern Germany and northern Poland) and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. As determined by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale the Pomeranian is part of the German Spitz breed, and in many countries, they are known as the Zwergspitz (Dwarf Spitz), or Toy German Spitz.
History
Pomeranians came with Scandinavian drovers. They are descended from four large dogs: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and another large dog breed. An old portrait seen on Animal Planets Dogs 101 shows that they were originally as large as other Spitz breeds, maybe slightly larger, but do to the specific breeding patterns ordered by one of Englands Queens, possibly Victoria, they eventually gained their current stature.
Etymology
Pomerania in all languages is derived from Old Slavic po, meaning "by/next to/along", and more, meaning "sea", thus "Pomerania" is literally "seacoast", referring to its proximity to the Baltic Sea.
Appearance
Pomeranian's are small dogs. The Pomeranian has a double coat: a soft and fluffy undercoat with harsher guard hairs. The Pomeranian Breed standard calls for the Pomeranian females to be slightly larger than the male. A Pomeranian can be many colors, but the most common color is orange. A tan color is seen with lighter shadings on the ruff, tail and breechings.
Behavior
Pomeranians are typically very friendly, playful and active. This breed of dog loves to be around their owners, and is very intelligent and easy to train. Pomeranians are somewhat extroverted and can develop the habit of barking excessively in any situation. They are somewhat defensive and bark at any outside noise. Some also say that Pomeranians have a "Napoleon complex" because they are not afraid to stand up to dogs much bigger than they in size. Because of their long double-coat, they tend to seek out cooler environments, and it is common to find them lying down on a cold floor, in the shade out of the sun when outside or on an isolated hard surface. Because of their size, they do well in condominiums and apartments, being able to adapt almost to any situation or environment. Very high maintenance dog. Takes a lot of grooming because of their long hair.
Life Span
Pomeranians typically live between 12 to 16 years, although some have lived to 20. A common health problem in old age is collapsing trachea.
Popularity
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In the 1890s the Pomeranian "sports" breed began to be shown in the ring and were about 10 pounds. Since then, the size of the Pomeranian has decreased to 3-7 pounds. The Pomeranian has been among the most popular of dog breeds, consistently in the top 15 of registered AKC dog breeds over the last 10 years. The breed ranked #13 in the 2008 rankings having attained the same ranking in 2007 and 2003. The breed has appeared on television shows and commercials.
Gallery
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Smiling Pomeranian. -
Pomeranian abashed. -
Black & tan Pomeranian.
Similar Breeds
As the Spitz are a very ancient dog type, many smaller types of Spitz resemble each other. Medium to small sized breeds similar in appearance from various places in the world include the Wolfsspitz (Keeshond), Großspitz, Mittelspitz, Kleinspitz, Zwergspitz (Pomeranian), Samoyed (dog), Schipperke, Norwegian Elkhound, Volpino Italiano (Italian Spitz), Laika (Russian Spitz), Finnish Spitz, Indian Spitz and Japanese Spitz.
Types of German Spitz
- Pomeranian (dog)
- American Eskimo Dog
- Keeshond
Related breeds
- Samoyed (dog)
- Schipperke
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Volpino Italiano (Italian Spitz)
- Laika (Russian Spitz)
- Finnish Spitz
- Indian Spitz
- Japanese Spitz
Notes and References
- Various (2005). The Dog Bible. Bowtie Press. ISBN 1-931993-34-3.
- Spirer, Louise Ziegler; & Spirer, Herbert F. (1965). This is the Pomeranian. TFH Publications. ISBN 0-87666-354-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Liebers, Arthur; & Sheppard, Georgia M. (1959). How to Raise and Train the Pomeranian. TFH Publications. ISBN 0-87666-352-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Tietjen, Sari Brewster (1989). The New Pomeranian. Howell Book House. ISBN 0-87605-251-0.
- American Pomeranian Club, Inc.
- American Kennel Club
See also
External links
- Template:Akc standard
- Standard coat colors recognized by the AKC, according to the American Pomeranian Club, Inc. website
- Pomeranians, Pomeranian Directory,Pomeranian breeders
- Pomeranian Resource Site-Pomeranian.Org- Your Pomeranian Information Site. Original Pomeranian Information and Articles written by Pomeranian experts.
- Pomeranian Insights from a Breeder of Champion Best in Show Pomeranians
- Showcase for the most beautiful Pomeranian in the World
- White Pomeranian Dogs
- The Truth about Merle Poms
- Merle Pomeranian Information