What part of the world do Pomeranians originate from?

Question

I mean, where did their ancestors come from. I have one and I was just curious. I assume it is some place cold since they have so much fur. If anyone knows I'd greatly appreciate it, thanks!!!

Answer 1

From the American Kennel Club, the following:

The Pomeranian descended from the Spitz family of dogs, the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland. The breed takes its name from the historical region of Pomerania that makes up the southern coast of the Baltic sea (now present day Germany and Poland), not because it originated there, but because this was most likely where it was bred down to size. In its larger form, the dog served as an able herder of sheep. When it first came to notice in Britain in the middle of the 19th century, some specimens were said to weigh as much as thirty pounds and to resemble the German wolf spitz in size, coat and color.

In 1870 the Kennel Club (England) recognized the so-called spitz dog. In 1888 a Pomeranian named "Marco" was sent from Florence, Italy to become the beloved companion of Queen Victoria of England. Because the Queen was a popular monarch, the breed's popularity grew as well. In fact, the Queen is credited for advocating the trend toward the smaller Poms.

Pomeranians were shown in the United States in the Miscellaneous Class as far back as 1892, but regular classification was not provided until 1900 at New York. In 1911 the American Pomeranian Club held its first specialty show. Early American winners were heavier in bone, larger in ear and usually weighed under six pounds. They had type and good coat texture, although they lacked the profuseness of coat in evidence today.

Diminutive size, docile temper and a vivacious spirit plus sturdiness have made Pomeranians great pets and companions.

Answer 2

Where Do Pomeranians Originate From

Answer 3

Pomeranians enjoy kinship ties with such breeds as the Samoyed, the Keeshond, and some others. In fact, the Pomeranian belongs to Spitz-type dogs used primarily as working dogs in countries with a cold climate. Those double-coated sled dogs could bear harsh weather conditions with ease. Small ears prevented them from catching cold and long legs helped them from sinking in snow too deeply.
Later the dogs appeared in Germany, particularly, in its eastern part called Pomerania. Evidently, the breed's name originates from that European region. Interestingly enough, the Germans prefer to call the breed "Zwergspitz," or "Dwarfspitz." These names stress the Pomeranian's diminutive size.

Answer 4

The Pomeranian is a breed of dog in the spitz family, named for the Pomerania region of Poland and eastern Germany,

Answer 5

I think it would have to be of Asian origin. Gorgeous dogs.

They are timid dogs and this is no lie - my friend's dog a golden retreiver barked at a pomeranian and the pomeranian DIED!! I was there to witness this.

Answer 6

Is it a small dog with long silky hair.a pointed muzzle
and pricked ears..if it is ..it's from Pomerania central Europe

Answer 7

china. i have a chow . there from china also