Pomeanian History
The Pomeranian is a toy breed and is the smallest member of the Northern breeds, believed to have descended from the sledge dogs of Iceland and Lapland. Orginating in Pomerania, Germany, from a type of large white spitz dog.
It became popular in England in the late 19th century and in the U.S.
in the early 20th
century.
The Pomeranian has a foxlike head; medium-sized, slightly oblique dark
eyes; small
ears that are carried erect; and a short neck with a profuse mane. It has
a short,
compact body and a tail, covered with long hair, that turns up over the
back and is
carried flat along the top of the body.
The dog weighs about 5 to 7 lbs, has two coats a soft, fluffy
undercoat, and outer coat of long, lustrous hair. The animal may be any
of a variety of
colors: black, white, brown, red, orange, or blue; or it may be parti-colored.
The Pomeranian shows great intelligence and is exhibited in its expressions,
the breed is well known for it's good nature and alertness which is valued
as a pet and show dog and also makes a good watchdog. This breed has a
large dog mentality in a pint size body.
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