Pomeranian Dog History
By Lee DobbinsWith todays 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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RE: Pomeranian Dog History
There are no standard/toy/miniature Pomeranians. They are are all Pomeranians. Another name for the Pomeranian is Zwergspitz (`Dwarf` Spitz), or Toy German Spitz. There are five different types of Spitz and the Pomeranian is the smallest. A 19 pound Pomeranian is the same breed as a 3 pound Pomeranian.
Post By Julia (Guest Post)
RE: Pomeranian Dog History
Pomerania is still a German province but we call province States in Germany and the Pomeranian State is only half of it's original size, Germany had to give the other half to Poland along with the German State of East and West Prussia. Peoples from these regions were forced out and now reside in Pommern or Mecklenburg-Vorpommern which translate to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, we are very proud of Our namesake K-9 and althought the USA does not reconize the Larger or the Original size Pom, they do still exist here in Pommern/Pomerania, the largest are mostly Black in Colour. Less known are the Large Reds. Gott gezint!
Post By Katharina (Guest Post)
RE: Pomeranian Dog History
i have a Teacup Pomeranian. shes 3 lb and very tiny. Are there any contests out there where I could share her with other contestants. Please email me if any info. india_er AT yahoo.com I'm from mass.
Post By emerald (Guest Post)
Pomeranian Dog Breed Inquiry
We have two 5 yr old Poms with papers. They are females from same litter with one weighing 19 lbs and other weighing 9 lbs...
Question: We were told they were "Standard Pomeranians". Can this be true? Is there such a breed?
dlab_home1 at verizon.net
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