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Pomeranians - Pictures - Breed Notes

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Pomeranians are Toy dogs used mainly as companions. They can compete in a show ring and are doing pretty good in it. Their double coat is perhaps the most striking feature that attracts many people and adds much to the beauty of the breed. In terms of grooming the Pomeranian is not an easy dog to care for. Still, many breed owners state that the Pomeranian's coat does not require so much attention like other long-coated breeds'.

Height: The Pomeranian stands about 6 inches at the shoulder.
Weight: According to the breed standard the Pomeranian should weigh no more than 7 pounds, and no less than 3 pounds. Nevertheless, some dogs can weigh as much as 18 pounds, and even more.

Life Expectancy: Pomeranian dogs can live well into teens provided they get necessary treatment and stem from sound breeding lines.

Pomeranians - Pictures - Living Conditions

Pomeranians are rather popular dogs with city dwellers. They do not require a lot of space to satisfy their exercise needs. A few short walks a day will do just fine for these tiny dogs. At the same time Pomeranians feel quite happy in a country. A small backyard will surely become its favorite place to idle time away.

Pomeranians - Pictures - Health Concerns

Pomeranians are said to be disease-resistant dogs. It is important to prevent a Pomeranian puppy from injuries since his bones are too fragile at that age. Besides, a puppy should get well-balanced meals, preferably in small portions.

Certain diseases are more frequently seen in Pomeranians than others, among them being patellar luxation. This condition also called "slipped stifles" is likely to affect Toy breeds twelve times as much as medium-, or large-sized dogs. There is no available data concerning the percentage of diseased Pomeranians. However, numerous reports suggest that the Pomeranian is one of the breeds that suffer from this congenital disease rather often.

Pomeranians - Pictures - Origin

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Pomeranians are believed to have originated in Pomerania, a part of modern Germany. The Pomeranian's ancestors were used as herd dogs and companions since the 1500's. Their size was about 20-30 pounds. Later the dog's weight was reduced under the influence of British Royalty's preference for smaller dogs.

Queen Charlotte took particular interest in these dogs. It was she who introduced the breed to the UK. Unlike German dogs (hardy and multi-colored), the first Pomeranians were bred for white color pattern and tiny size. Later the variety of colors increased.

Victorian age is thought to play a decisive role in the Pomeranian's development. Queen Victoria popularized Pomeranians in the country by means of an organized kennel, and show participation.

At the end of the 19th century the Pomeranian walked into the AKC registered Toy group of breeds. However, the dog was not very popular in the first decades of the 20th century. Besides, World Wars undermined the Pomeranian's popularity greatly. Happily enough, in the second half of the 20th century Pomeranians acquired the deserved portion of attention on the part of dog lovers, and have enjoyed it ever since.

Pomeranians - Pictures - General Information Links

CKC- Pomeranian - Brief information on the breed provided by the Continental Kennel Club.

Grooming A Pomeranian - Covers some basics of grooming Pomeranians.

Janesa's Pomeranians- Breeding program of Jerrie Freia in Louisiana.

Lil Darlin Pomeranians - Breeder/exhibitor with pictures, pedigrees, and information available. Located in Mississippi.

Lurelie & Her Poms - Breeder offers information and pictures of Pomeranians. In French and English.

Lynnwrights Poms - Pomeranian breeder/owner/handler since 1980. Maryland.

Manley Pomeranians - Breeders from Southern California.

Marbil Pomeranians - Breeders of champions offer history of the breed, and information on their males and females.

Maryl's Pomeranians - Located in Arkansas.

Pixie Poms - Breeding Pomeranians for type and temperament since 1969. OH.

Pomeranian Breed Profile - Discusses the breed's personality traits.

Pomeranian Breeders - List of breeders with links to their homepages.

Pomeranian Dog Breed Guide - Breed profile, Pomeranian photos, links to Pomeranian breeders, clubs and rescue, informational links and books on the breed.

Pomeranian Links Page - Contains links to Pomeranian breeders and clubs.

Pomeranian Show Results - Lists top Pomeranians with breeders' contacts.

Pomeranian-Zwergspitze Von Jenny Blue - Breeders of Pomeranians with pictures of their breeding stock and information on their litters. Germany.

Pomeranians - Pictures

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Rise N Shine Poms - Information on their males, females, and available puppies. WA.

Showin Poms - Breed Pomeranians of standard and exotic colors. OR.

Sirius Kennels, Inc. - Exhibitor, breeder of top winning dogs, with pictures of show winners. Located in Lima, OH.

Ticekins Pomeranians - Information on their males and females.

Pomeranians - Pictures - Other Pomeranians sites

Pomeranians Puppies - Pomeranians are Toy dogs whose appearance and functions changed in the course of time. From a dog weighing about 20-30 pounds and used basically as a herd dog the Pomeranian made a great leap to a tiny companion. The 20th century is thought to be the Pomeranian's rise in terms of popularity. They are distributed mainly in the UK and the US.

The American Kennel Club set the breed standard which points out the acceptable height and weight, states characteristic traits a purebred Pomeranian should display, and enumerates a number of features, the owner of which is doomed to be disqualified.

Pomeranians - Pomeranians are Toy dogs, whose main function is a companion, or a watchdog. The breed is said to be very active but rarely suffers from hyperactivity. It is suited perfectly well for an apartment, and is generally good with other small breeds, and cats.

Pomeranians have a compactly build body. A short neck proudly carries a slightly rounded head with a short, fox-like muzzle. Ears are small, and medium sized almond eyes give an expression of alertness. The nose is black, or self-colored.

Pomeranians Breeders - Pomeranians are believed to have descended from ancient Spitz-type dogs. There is evidence that the Pomeranian's ancestors existed in Egypt, since their drawings were found in ancient tombs.

However, conventional opinions state that Northern regions, perhaps, Siberia, were the first homes for those hardy, weather-resistant dogs. Their physical qualities were successfully used in pulling sleighs, and warning about danger.

Pomeranians - Pomeranians had many other names in the past. Their cousins, the Samoyed, Spitz and Norwegian Elkhound, all closely resemble the Pomeranian as he appeared a scant 70 years ago.

Pomeranians derive their name from Pomerania, an old German province, now an area between eastern Germany and western Poland. The breed was developed from a Spitz breeding line. The Pomeranian is the smallest member of the Spitz line. Originally, Pomeranians were called Northern Group Type Dogs, or Spitz Type Dogs. Pictures of Pomeranians were found on the vases and other pieces, dating back to as early as 400 BC.