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Encyclopedia > Pomeranian
Pomeranian
An orange Pomeranian
An orange Pomeranian
Alternative names
Deutscher Zwergspitz
Toy German Spitz
Country of origin
Poland and Germany
Common nicknames
Pom
Classification and breed standards
FCI: Group 5 Section 4 #97 Stds
AKC: Toy Stds
ANKC: Group 1 (Toys) Stds
CKC: Group 5 - Toys Stds
KC(UK): Toy Stds
NZKC: Toy Stds
UKC: Companion Breeds Stds

The Pomeranian is a breed of dog in the spitz family, named for the Pomerania region of Poland and East Germany, and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. An orange Pomeranian Veltuds Scarlet Affair owned by Miss A Samuels. ... An orange Pomeranian Veltuds Scarlet Affair owned by Miss A Samuels. ... The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI; in English, World Canine Organisation, although it is still referred to as FCI) is an international organisation based in Belgium. ... The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registries of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is the peak body in Australia responsible for promoting excellence in breeding, showing, trialling, obedience, and other canine-related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound purebred dogs by responsible individuals across Australia. ... The Canadian Kennel Club (or C.K.C.) is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Canada. ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... The New Zealand Kennel Club is an organisation responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. ... The United Kennel Club (or UKC) is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. ... Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... *For other members of the canine family, see Canidae. ... SPITZ (スピッツ) is a popular Japanese rock band that was formed in 1987, and consists of 4 members: Masamune Kusano (vocal, guitar, and songwriting), Tetsuya Miwa (guitar), Akihiro Tamura (bass guitar), and Tatsuo Sakiyama (drums). ... Pomerania (Polish: Pomorze, German: Pommern and Pommerellen, Pomeranian (Kashubian): Pòmòrze and Pòmòrskô, Latin: Pomerania, Pomorania) is a geographical and historical region in northern Poland and Germany on the south coasts of the Baltic Sea between and on both sides of the Vistula and Oder (Odra) rivers... The German Democratic Republic (GDR) (German: Deutsche Demokratische Republik), also commonly known as East Germany, was a communist state that existed from 1949 to 1990 in the former Soviet occupation zone of Germany. ... The Bichon Frisé is an example of a toy dog that requires considerable grooming. ...

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Appearance

Sable Pom's face
Sable Pom's face

At an average of 3 to 7 lb (1.4 to 3.2 kg) according to AKC standards, the Pomeranian (Pom) is the most diminutive of the northern breeds. Sable Pomeranian face From photographer Meezer on stock. ... Sable Pomeranian face From photographer Meezer on stock. ... The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registries of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ...


The head of the Pomeranian is wedge-shaped, making it somewhat foxy in appearance. The ears are small and pointed. Its tail is characterstic of the breed and should be turned over the back and carried flat, set high. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The word tail in the English language has a number of meanings: Tail (anatomy) is used to describe the rear end of an animals body, especially when it forms a distinct, flexible appendage to the trunk; Tail can describe anything like an animals tail in form or position...


The Pom's coat is its glory, two coats, an undercoat and a top coat; the first is soft, thick, and fluffy; the latter is a long, perfectly straight and glistening coat covering the whole body. The undercoat is shed during warm weather conditions. Down hairs, also called the undercoat or ground hairs, are the very fine, fluffy hairs closest to the skin on some mammals. ... Some animals, such as certain breeds of dogs, have two types of fur, the top coat and undercoat. ...


The AKC recognizes twelve colors or color combinations: black, brown, chocolate, beaver, red, orange, cream, orange-sable, wolf-sable, blue, white, and parti-color.


Temperament

The Pom is an active dog who is intelligent, courageous, and a loyal companion. The Pomeranian may not interact well with small children, and due to its small size can suffer abuse from children.


Pomeranians have proven themselves to be excellent watchdogs by announcing intruders with loud, sharp barks.


The Pomeranian easily adapts to life in the city, and is an excellent dog for country living with its strong hunting instincts from its wild ancestors.


History

The Pomeranian originated from the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland, which were eventually brought into Europe. The Germans improved the coat and bred the dogs down for city living, but they were still 20 pounds or more when they reached England. Sled dogs, known also as sleigh dogs, sledge dogs or sleddogs are dogs that are used to pull a wheel-less vehicle on runners (a sled or sleigh) over snow or ice, by means of harnesses and lines. ... National anthem Sámi soga lávlla Languages Sami, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian Area ca. ... World map showing location of Europe When considered a continent, Europe is the worlds second smallest continent in terms of area, with an area of 10,600,000 km² (4,140,625 square miles), making it larger than Australia only. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...

An orange-sable Pomeranian
An orange-sable Pomeranian

English breeders, through trial and error and Mendelian theories, are credited for reducing the dog's size and developing the many colors. The Pomeranian of today is small due to selective breeding, but the breed still retains the hardy disposition and thick coat typical of dogs in cold climates. An orange-sable Pomeranian Veltuds Red Chimes owned by Miss A Samuels. ... An orange-sable Pomeranian Veltuds Red Chimes owned by Miss A Samuels. ... Gregor Johann Mendel Gregor Johann Mendel (July 22, 1822 – January 6, 1884) was an Austrian monk who is often called the father of genetics for his study of the inheritance of traits in pea plants. ...


The Pomeranian became internationally popular when Queen Victoria returned from vacation in Florence, Italy with a Pomeranian named Marco. This article is about the Queen Regnant of the United Kingdom. ... Founded 59 BC as Florentia Region Tuscany Mayor Leonardo Domenici (Democratici di Sinistra) Area  - City Proper  102 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 356,000 almost 500,000 3,453/km² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Latitude Longitude 43°47 N 11°15 E www. ...


The closest relatives of the Pomeranian are the Norwegian Elkhound, the Samoyed, the Schipperke, and the whole Spitz group. Country of origin Norway Classification and breed standards Notes The FCI divides this into two breeds, Black and Grey. ... Common nicknames Country of origin Russia Classification and breed standards The Samoyed dog (pronounced with the accent on the first syllable) takes its name from a current term for the Nenets people of Siberia. ... A Schipperke (pronounced skipper-key) is a small Belgian breed of dog that originated in the early 16th century. ...


Health

Pomeranians are generally a healthy, hardy, and long-lived breed—often, Poms live 15 or 16 years.


The teeth of the Pomeranian can be the cause of serious health concerns for the breed. The teeth must be meticulously cared for through frequent cleaning to prevent the teeth from falling out at a rather early age. Problems with the teeth can cause heart problems which may lead to an early death.


Pomeranians are known to have a higher likelyhood of suffering from seizures either from idiopathic epilepsy or hypoglycemia This article is about the medical condition. ... Idiopathic is a medical adjective that indicates that a recognized cause has not yet been established. ... Hypoglycemia is a medical term referring to a pathologic state produced by a lower than normal amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. ...


Another common ailment is a dislocated patella. The patella or kneecap is a thick, triangular bone which articulates with the femur and covers and protects the front of the knee joint. ...


Miscellaneous

Famous Pomeranians

Chester Drescher was a performing dog born in 1982 in Queens, New York, New York, USA and he died in the year 2000. ... Sharon Osbourne Sharon Osbourne (b. ... Nicole Richie Nicole Richie (born Nicole Camilla Escovedo on September 21, 1981 in Berkeley, California, USA) is a socialite best known for her sometimes troubled friendship with heiress Paris Hilton. ...

References

  • Spirer, Louise Ziegler; & Spirer, Herbert F. (1965). This is the Pomeranian. TFH Publications. ISBN 0-87666-354-4.
  • Liebers, Arthur; & Sheppard, Georgia M. (1959). How to Raise and Train the Pomeranian. TFH Publications. ISBN 0-87666-352-8.

External links

  • American Pomeranian Club

  Results from FactBites:
 
Pomeranian Dogs (114 words)
The Pomeranian is a dog breed in the spitz family, classed as a "toy" breed because of their small size.
Pomeranians are very small dogs, weighing from 3 to 7 lb (1.4 to 3.2 kg) according to AKC standards.
Pomeranians have two coats, an undercoat and a top coat; the first is soft, thick, and fluffy; the top coat is a long, straight and glistening coat covering the whole body.
American Kennel Club - Pomeranian (0 words)
The average weight of the Pomeranian is from 3 to 7 pounds, with the ideal weight for the show specimen being 4 to 6 pounds.
The Pomeranian is an extrovert, exhibiting great intelligence and a vivacious spirit, making him a great companion dog as well as a competitive show dog.
Even though a Toy dog, the Pomeranian must be subject to the same requirements of soundness and structure prescribed for all breeds, and any deviation from the ideal described in the standard should be penalized to the extent of the deviation.
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