Pomeranian

As in the case of several of the Toy breeds, A the Pomeranian that twinkles along on at-like feet was bred down from much larger dogs and was himself once a great deal bigger than he is now. The American Pomeranian Club's history accepts the theory that the breed descended from the large white Spitz and was bred down from the sledge dogs of the Arctic Circle. 

Pomeranian

The name derives from Pomerania but was not exclusive to that duchy. Some say that the breed characteristics were established two and three hundred years ago, others that a similar dog was favored in Rome and Greece. The most important single feature in the judging of the Pom is the coat, which is allotted 25 of the possible 100 points in the scale. 

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Breeders have made long strides in coat improvement during the past several years. A good  Pomeranian has a soft fluffy undercoat with a long, straight, glistening overcoat that cover the entire body and is particularly profuse about the neck and chest. The rich tail is carried flat, turned over the back.

Color also has received much attention. Brilliant colors of various shades have been developed, enhancing the breed's popularity among the fashionable. A wide range is permissible in the show ring. In general, the Pom is a compact, short-coupled, pert, alert dog whose face and head are rather foxlike.

The English Kennel Club recognized the socalled "Spitzdog" in 1870. The breed began appearing in American shows in the early 1890s and in 1911 the American Pomeranian Club began its series of specialties. Some outstanding winners have weighed only 41/2 pounds. The standard sets no weight limitations.

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