The Pomeranian Dog Breed
Pomeranian dogs are tiny and fluffy, but they didn’t always look this way, in fact these dogs, developed in Prussia, were once much larger weighing 30 pounds.. Queen Victoria was a fancier of this breed which made these dogs very popular in England during the late 1800’s.. Today this breed is still quite popular both as a loving companion and show dog.
A member of the AKC Toy Group, the Pomeranian has been shown since 1892 but it wasn’t until 1900 that they gained their regular classification. The standard height for this dog is between seven and twelve inches and weight is between three and 7 pounds. With the right food and veterinary care, you can expect a lifespan of 15 years for this dog.
The Pomeranian has a fox like look with a wedge shaped head, pointed ears and fluffy fur. They have an intelligent expression with dark, almond shaped eyes and either a dark nose or one that matches their coat. Their tail is quite fluffy and curls forward on the back. The neck and chest of the Pomeranian should have an abundant ruff. The Pomeranian’s coat should be a solid color or it may be parti-colored. Typical colors for the Pomeranian are Orange, white, red, cream, brown, blue or black.
Last modified December 9, 2007Author 1530 > has blogged 170 times
