History
The Pomeranian descended from the Spitz family of dogs, the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland.
The breed takes its name from the historical region of Pomerania that makes up the southern coast of the Baltic sea (now present day Germany and Poland), not because it originated there, but because this was most likely where it was bred down to size.
Training & Temperament
Because of their outgoing temperaments, they can be very good family dogs with the right training. Spritely and intelligent, Pomeranians are easily trained and make for great family pets. (But because of their small stature, they may not be a good fit for families with very young children.) Poms are active, but can be thoroughly exercised with indoor play and short walks, so they’re happy both in the city and the suburbs. They will do well in certain dog sports, like agility and tracking, but at the end of the day, they’ll take comfort in curling up on your lap.
- 70% of Pomeranian owner agree they do well with children
- 80% of Pomeranian owners agree they do well with other animals
- 79% of Pomeranian owners agree they are easily trained
- 49% of Pomeranian owners agree they do well when home alone
Colors & Markings
Beaver, Black, Black & Tan, Blue, Blue & Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Sable, Chocolate, Chocolate & Tan, Cream, Cream Sable, Lavender, Orange, Orange Sable, Red, Red Sable, Tri-Colored, White, Wolf Sable, Beaver Sable, Black & Brindle, Blue Brindle, Chocolate Sable, Chocolate Merle.
Brindle, Irish Marked, Mask, Merle Markings, Parti-Color, Sable, Tan Markings, Tri-Color Markings, White Markings.
Did you know?
The name, naturally, traces to Pomerania, not as a point of origin, but possibly because the breed may have been in process of downsizing there.
Specimens of the Pomeranian were shown in the US as far back as 1892, but they were not officially classified until 1900.
The Pomeranian is a descendent of sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland.
