Breed Profile
POMERANIAN HISTORY:The Pomeranian is believed to have descended from wolf-spitz type dogs which at some early period migrated to Pomerania from the north of Russia and Siberia.Sharing the same ancestors with the other arctic breeds such as the Samoyed and Keeshond.
These early spitz type dogs were used to work as guard and sledge animals,however the smallest were kept as companions.At this stage of development,the breed weighed 30 lbs and were colored white,black or cream.
Pomeranians were established as a breed in the eighteenth century after they drew the interest of the English monarchy.
Upon her marriage to King George 111, Queen Charlotte brought large white Pomeranians to England in 1761.
Pictured below is a painting of Queen Charlotte's Pomeranians.
POMERANIAN HISTORY:The Pomeranian is believed to have descended from wolf-spitz type dogs which at some early period migrated to Pomerania from the north of Russia and Siberia.Sharing the same ancestors with the other arctic breeds such as the Samoyed and Keeshond.
These early spitz type dogs were used to work as guard and sledge animals,however the smallest were kept as companions.At this stage of development,the breed weighed 30 lbs and were colored white,black or cream.
Pomeranians were established as a breed in the eighteenth century after they drew the interest of the English monarchy.
Upon her marriage to King George 111, Queen Charlotte brought large white Pomeranians to England in 1761.
Pictured below is a painting of Queen Charlotte's Pomeranians.
Queen Victoria at one time had 35 of the breed in the royal kennels. In 1891 she showed six of the dogs at Cruft’s - Fluffy, Nino, Mino, Beppo, Gilda and Lulu.
A Pomeranian called Turi often accompanied the Queen on her carriage drives in the last years of her life and was at her side when she died
GENERAL APPEARANCE:The Pomeranian is a small ,compact ,dainty dog .He displays great glamour with his crowning glory- a dense ,double coat ,made up of long, harsh,standoff guard hairs and a soft woolly undercoat.
His tail is carried straight over his back ,not curled,but should lie flat. Having a tail that lies flat on the back is a characteristic of this breed that sets it apart from the other spitz breeds. The tail has a profuse plume reaching to the back of the head. This plume of long glistening hair helps to give the illusion of a circle.
The head with a short fine muzzle,medium sized almond shaped eyes, the tiniest of pricked ears and an intelligent sweet expression add to the breed's appeal.
He has a short coupled solid body,fine bone,short neck,neat cat-like feet.The Pomeranian should move soundly with plenty of style.
The Pomeranian comes in a variety of colours- colours include Orange, Orange Sable ,Cream ,Black, Wolf Sable, Chocolate,Beaver,White,Blue,Merle,Black & Tan and Parti color
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN : The average Pomeranian lifespan is about 12 years, but it is not unusual for some Pomeranians to live a happy life well into their middle teens.I have found that keeping your Pomeranian trim and active will help prevent many health problems and enable your Pomeranian to lead a happy life into the mid teens.Desexing reduces the risk of many cancers, so it is a good idea to have this done close to puberty
TEMPERAMENT : The Pomeranian is a delightful family member,extrovert,lively and very , very intelligent . Pomeranians excel at obedience with many Pomeranians over the years obtaining obedience titles.
Pomeranians are very loyal and loving towards their family. Pomeranians can be "yappy" if allowed to do so.
Like human children , well brought up Pomeranians are obedient and a joy to live with.
Borrowed from1997-2011 pomeranian.com.au
A Pomeranian called Turi often accompanied the Queen on her carriage drives in the last years of her life and was at her side when she died
GENERAL APPEARANCE:The Pomeranian is a small ,compact ,dainty dog .He displays great glamour with his crowning glory- a dense ,double coat ,made up of long, harsh,standoff guard hairs and a soft woolly undercoat.
His tail is carried straight over his back ,not curled,but should lie flat. Having a tail that lies flat on the back is a characteristic of this breed that sets it apart from the other spitz breeds. The tail has a profuse plume reaching to the back of the head. This plume of long glistening hair helps to give the illusion of a circle.
The head with a short fine muzzle,medium sized almond shaped eyes, the tiniest of pricked ears and an intelligent sweet expression add to the breed's appeal.
He has a short coupled solid body,fine bone,short neck,neat cat-like feet.The Pomeranian should move soundly with plenty of style.
The Pomeranian comes in a variety of colours- colours include Orange, Orange Sable ,Cream ,Black, Wolf Sable, Chocolate,Beaver,White,Blue,Merle,Black & Tan and Parti color
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN : The average Pomeranian lifespan is about 12 years, but it is not unusual for some Pomeranians to live a happy life well into their middle teens.I have found that keeping your Pomeranian trim and active will help prevent many health problems and enable your Pomeranian to lead a happy life into the mid teens.Desexing reduces the risk of many cancers, so it is a good idea to have this done close to puberty
TEMPERAMENT : The Pomeranian is a delightful family member,extrovert,lively and very , very intelligent . Pomeranians excel at obedience with many Pomeranians over the years obtaining obedience titles.
Pomeranians are very loyal and loving towards their family. Pomeranians can be "yappy" if allowed to do so.
Like human children , well brought up Pomeranians are obedient and a joy to live with.
Borrowed from1997-2011 pomeranian.com.au