![]() They weigh less than 7 lbs and are prone to increased health problems thus having a shorter lifespan. Teacup Pomeranian: According to AKC, teacup Pomeranian is not a variety but again an attempt of breeders to downsize the Poms and enhance their cute, cuddly look, to attract buyers. Teddy bear faced: Has a short skull, with the eyes located close to its nose fuller cheeks and a compact body.Fox-faced: Which indicates dogs having an alert, intelligent expression and a long muzzle.Types of Pomeranianīased on face type: Officially varieties of Pomeranian do not exist, though in accordance to facial features they have been categorized as: It has been consistently popular in the United States ranking among the top 20 breeds till 1998, which however fell in 20-2017 where its position slipped to 21 and 22 respectively. In 1891, the first club for this breed had been set up in England, while it gained popularity in the United States a little later, achieving AKC’s recognition in 1900. Besides Queen Victoria, other royal owners included Josephine de Beauhamais (French kind Napoleon I’s wife), and George IV the King OF England. In fact, during her time the Pom’s size was said to be reduced to about 50% than what it originally was. The Queen took initiatives towards promoting and improving this breed and went on to import only the small-sized varieties. Windsor’s Marco, one of her sought-after Poms weighed just 12 lb and when exhibited in 1891 it attained immense popularity, following which breeders were seen drawn towards the small-sized Poms for breeding. Queen Victoria who herself was a dog enthusiast showed an immense fascination towards this breed, and strove hard to improve their standard. Smallest among all spitz varieties, their elegant, and dainty appeal made them an immense favorite among the royals particularly during the 18 th century. Certain breeds like the Samoyed, Schipperke, Norwegian Elkhound, American Eskimo Dog and German Spitz are said to be their close cousins, all of them being similar to one another in terms of their furred coats, wedge-shaped head and prick ears. The ancestors of the Pomeranian were working dogs indigenous to the Arctic Circle. Tail: It is heavily plumed, flat and well-set, lying straight on its back. Muzzle: The Poms have a muzzle which is short and straight in appearance. ![]() Head: It is in perfect conformity to its body, being broad behind and tapering up to the nose, forming a wedge.įace: Several face types of the Pomeranian has been spoken about, though its alert, intelligent expression, makes this breed look like a fox.Įars: They are small and well set, standing erect.Įyes: It has almond-shaped eyes, fitting well into its skull, being medium-sized bright and dark. This compact, well-built breed with appealing facial features is characterized by the distinctive physical traits enumerated as follows: Pomerania (modern day Germany and Poland) Lively, playful, friendly, lively, inquisitive and boldĪdapts well to cold weather but cannot withstand excessive heatĬompetitive Registration Qualification/ Information Double coat: Undercoat: Short, soft and dense Outer coat: Long, full, harsh and straightīlack, blue, black and tan, blue and tan, chocolate, blue merle, blue sable, cream, chocolate and tan cream sable, orange, red, orange sable, red sable, white, tri-color, chocolate sable, chocolate merle, black and brindle
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