Pomeranian

The Pomeranian (also known as the ‘Pom’, ‘Toy German Spitz’, ‘Deutscher Zwergspitz’, or ‘Zwers’) descends from sled dogs of Greenland. ‘Pomerania’ is a district directly south of the Baltic Sea spanning modern day Germany and Poland, where the majority of the Pomeranian’s development was done in the 8th century. It was bred for a thick coat and small size, but still weighed 9-14 kg (20-30 lbs) when imported to England. In England, the Pomeranian’s size was successfully reduced further and a variety of colors was developed. Queen Charlotte and Queen Victoria helped popularize the Pomeranian in England in the 1700’s and 1800’s, particularly Queen Victoria with her Pomeranian ‘Marco’ which she brought back from Florence, Italy. The Pomeranian was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1900 and since then has continued to shrink in size and develop a more 'powder-puff' appearance. Today it is a popular pet and show dog and the smallest breed of Northern origin. Famous Pomeranian owners are a diverse group including Michelangelo (his Pomeranian watched him paint the Sistine Chapel), Sir Isaac Newton (his Pomeranian once knocked over a candle on one of his important scientific works as he labored upon it), Paris Hilton (her Pomeranian is frequently dressed in matching outfits), and Nicole Richie (her Pomeranian was named after a character in ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’—Foxxy Cleopatra).
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Pomeranian Dog Directory
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• American Pomeranian Club, Inc.

- The APC is the national breed club in the USA. Standard, how to join, and breeder referral.

• Achilles

- Pictures, pedigrees, show results and litter plans. Hayes, Virginia.

• Arcadian Pomeranians

- Breeder of exotic colored dogs specializing in merles. Includes photographs and a slideshow. Loon Lake, Washington.

• Atlantis

- Pictures and pedigrees of their dogs. Hillsboro, Oregon.

• Avantes

- Breeding dogs for show. Pictures, history, standard, and health concerns. California.

• Azpoms

- Producing parti and solid colors. photographs, pedigrees, and litter announcements. Huachuca City, Arizona.

• Beau James

- Specializing in exotic colors. Photographs, pedigrees, and frequently asked questions. Ohio.

• Beaver Creek

- Specializing in exotic colors. Photographs, news, and links. Oregon.

• Bi-Mar

- Breeder and exhibitor of show dogs. Photographs and kennel history. Washington.

• C and J

- Show pictures and testimonials. Kansas.

• Char's

- Raising dogs for show in traditional and parti-colors. Photographs, pedigree's, and sales contracts. Michigan.

• Chelanes

- Specializes in parti and partigened dogs in a variety of colors. Pictures, pedigrees, and litter announcements. Ohio

• CJM's House

- Breeder of parti-colored and exotic colored dogs. Photographs, testimonials, pedigrees, and tips for new owners. Castle Rock, Washington.

• Creiders

- Pictures and pedigrees. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

• Dad's Pampered Poms

- Photographs and tips for caring for a pregnant dog. Myrtle Creek, Oregon.

• Del-Poms

- Photographs, kennel history, and pedigrees. Brookville, Pennsylvania.

• Doggievilla

- Photographs and pedigrees. Ashland City, Tennessee.

• DreamWeaver

- Pictures, list of shows won, pedigrees, and breeding plans. Based in Texas and Michigan.

• Gernada's

- Pictures and pedigrees. Germany.

• Grimms

- Photographs and breeding plans.

• Little PomPoms

- Producing dogs for show. Photographs and pedigrees. Sweden.

• Mabin's

- Pictures and pedigrees.

• Nicpapo

- Photographs and litter announcements. Attiki, Greece.

• StarPom

- Features photos, and pedigrees, puppies and show news. Moscow, Russia.

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