The plushly coated Pomeranian is among the privileged breed of dogs that enjoys airtime and popularity on TV and movies. According to the American Kennel Club, for over 10 years now, the Pomeranian has enjoyed a repeatedly top 15 spot of the most popular breeds in America. And although this breed is taken in mostly as a companion and accessory dog, it nonetheless champions competitive dog sports such as agility competitions.

Evidence of this breed’s ancestors was found in Egypt as shown in various Egyptian paintings, sculptures and pottery inside the tomb of prominent people. Overtime, this breed was brought to the region of the now non-existent Pomerania, a place now occupied by Germany and Poland dividedly. It is in this place that the then 20 pounds Pomeranian-like breed was further refined to possess a luscious coat and a disposition befitting a city life.

The current Pomeranian size is due to the efforts of the English people to further downsize it to 3 to 7 pounds and make it more colorful. As the breed became a passably toy dog, it gained popularity all over Europe mostly among the royals such as Queen Charlotte and her grandchild Victoria. Other famous people who were known to own a Pomeranian were Mozart, Emile Zola and Marie Antoinette.

The Pomeranian is classified as a toy dog today and is of the spitz type. In Europe, its name is recognized as Zwergspitz meaning dwarf spitz in German. The name Pomeranian came from the Slavic root word Pomorze or Pomern which means “along the sea”.

As breeders describe it, the Pom Pom possesses a fox-like, baby-doll or pansy looking face. This may be attributed to its innately luminous, almond-shaped and intelligent eyes. The coat of this breed is beautifully luscious, long and soft and is often colored in white, black, brown, orange, sable, wolf, or white with colored markings.

The original Pomeranian used to weigh 20 to 30 pounds but through the Mendelean breeding technique, breeders were able to decrease its size to 3 to 7 pounds. This breed may also live up to 12 or 19 years given that it is kept healthy. To achieve its prime health, it is important to give this little dog a dose of daily walks in order to keep it fit and sane.

Every Pomeranian is innately sociable, playful, active and very eager to learn; intelligent, loyal to the owners, and very eager to please. These dispositions make the Pomeranian an outstanding contender during sports dog competitions and circus performance. Additionally, the Pomeranian is not very needy and does not have to be smothered with attention all the time because as the most independent of the toy breeds, the Pomeranian is always alert, curious and occupied.

Grooming-wise, in order to keep this breed’s long and soft fluffs luscious, regular brushing and combing is needed. It also needs a regular dental check up and a daily ear and nose cleaning routine. The Pomeranian is a known hair-shedder therefore those who have allergies are not advised to own this breed.