Pomeranians
As in the case of several of the Toy breeds, The Pomeranian that twinkles along on cat-like feet were bred down from much larger ones dogs and was himself once a great deal bigger than he is now.
The American Pomeranian The 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. 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 did the same. The large 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 on the scale. 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 covers 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 so called “Spitzdog” in 1870. The breed began appearing in American shows in the early 1890s And in 1911, the American Pomeranian Club started its series of specialties. Some outstanding The winning dogs have weighed only 4 pounds. The standard sets no weight limitations.