| The Pomeranian is one of the most lovable toy | | | | Well, it was Queen Charlotte who first |
| dogs on the planet and have become hugely | | | | brought the Pomeranian into England and |
| popular in America. The Pomeranian belongs to | | | | through trial and error, English breeders |
| the family of dogs known as the Spitz who | | | | were able to bring this 20 pound dog down to |
| were first bred in the Pomerania region of | | | | the size of a healthy toy dog. It wasn't |
| Germany. This article will discuss everything | | | | until the 19th century that the Pomeranian |
| there is to know about the Pomeranian so you | | | | was first declared a modern breed of dog. |
| can get to know this wonderful breed of dog | | | | |
| more intimately. | | | | The Appearance of The Pomeranian |
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| The Origin of The Pomeranian | | | | The average size of a typical Pomeranian is |
| | | | around 3 to 7lbs. The face of a Pomeranian |
| Believe it or not the Pomeranian actually | | | | closely resembles a fox, with a typical |
| originated from the sled dogs of Iceland. | | | | pointy snout and cat-like ears. Their tails |
| These dogs were eventually brought into | | | | are generally thick coated and usually only |
| Germany. Of course they were much larger dogs | | | | become this way once they reach maturity. The |
| back then and were often used for work | | | | coat is orange with shades of black, white |
| purposes like most animals in that day. | | | | and grey. There are different types of |
| | | | Pomeranians such as the black and white |
| So when did the Pomeranian start taking the | | | | Pomeranian whose color, like its name is only |
| shape of the dogs we know so well today. | | | | black and white in appearance. |