Where do Pomeranians originate from?

Answer 1

They actually originated in Lapland and ICeland, as they are descended from the Spitz line of dogs. They were probably bred down in the area of Europe that is now Poland (once called Pomerania) and that is why they have the name Pomeranian.

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Answer 2

Where Do Pomeranians Originate From

Answer 3

There are not very many who are aware of the fact that this breed of dog has its origins in the Arctic ice of Iceland and Lapland. It claimed a genetic bond to the Alaskan Malamute, the Samoyed and the Siberian Husky, they were "cousins", within the Spitz family of canines. Of course, the Pomeranian then was a great deal larger than the dog we know today, averaging about thirty pounds. This dog earned its keep by being a sled dog. As explorers came in contact with the native people, they would bring back the native dogs to their homes. Eventually, these native dogs ended up in an area of Germany known as Pommerania. In Germany these dogs were used to herd livestock.
It is said that among the first to officially import the Pomeranian breed of dog to England was Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III. It must be stated here that at this time the Pomeranian was still a large-type dog. It seems that on the continent of Europe, the wealthy people were looking for small, companion dogs. The Pom was a lovely dog, bright, intelligent, and eager to please, but it was so large. This is when the down sizing of the breed started. When Queen Victoria went to Italy, she returned home with the Pomeranian we are more familiar with. The Pom became very popular in England, with the down sizing of the breed continuing.
In 1870, the Pomeranian was given recognition in Great Britain, by The Kennel Club. It was said that the dog's submitted to the conformation ring from the royal kennel, had to be put into a separate judging class. After all, who would judge that the royal family's dogs were not the best there.
The first Pomeranians that were exported from England to the U.S., were undoubtedly the larger variety.
In 1900, the American Kennel Club gave the breed recognition, and the Pomeranian Club of America was also formed at this time. The P.C.A. was given membership status in the A.K.C. in 1909.

Today, the typical Pomeranian weighs between three and seven pounds.

Answer 4

Where Do Pomeranians Come From

Answer 5

Developed in the Prussian region of Pomerania, the Pomeranian was originally descended from the ancient Spitz breeds of the far north which were brought to Europe and employed to herd sheep. The Pom ancestors weighed up to 30 pounds. Marie Antoinette, Emile Zola and Mozart all owned Pomeranians. In the late 1800's Queen Victoria became a Pomeranian fancier, and established her own kennel for their breeding. She showed her dogs, with some success, making the breed very popular in England. Because Queen Victoria preferred smaller dogs, many breeders began selecting for smaller size. Now the Pomeranian has been bred down from his original size to customary 4-5 pounds. The Pomeranian's intelligence and talent for showmanship have also made him a superior circus performer. Today's Pomeranian is primarily a loving companion and beautiful show dog. Some of the Pom's talents include: watchdogging, agility and performing tricks.

Answer 6

Developed in the Prussian region of Pomerania, the Pomeranian was originally descended from the ancient Spitz breeds of the far north which were brought to Europe and employed to herd sheep. The Pom ancestors weighed up to 30 pounds. Marie Antoinette, Emile Zola and Mozart all owned Pomeranians. In the late 1800's Queen Victoria became a Pomeranian fancier, and established her own kennel for their breeding. She showed her dogs, with some success, making the breed very popular in England.

Answer 7

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Where do Pomeranians originate from?

Answer 8

Other Pomeranians.
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Actually they are originally from the Pomerania area in Eastern Germany - they are a variety of the toy Spitz.

Answer 9

The Pomeranian is a breed of dog in the spitz family, named for the Pomerania region of Historical Eastern Germany, which is today part of northern Poland and part of eastern Germany, and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. Originally part of the German Spitz breed, and of the Zwergspitz, or Toy German Spitz, designation, the breed as a whole did not fully exist until the 19th century.

Answer 10

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