Pomeranian History
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.
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