Where did the Pomeranian breed of dog originate and how was the breed developed

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. In the show ring, you will find that most Poms weigh in between four and six pounds. There are Poms who are even smaller, referred to as Tiny, or Teacup, size. Most professional breeders will not purposely breed for this size, due to the severe medical problems that the dog incurs, including shortened life span.

POMERANIAN HISTORY-The Pomeranian is believed to have descended from wolf-spitz type dogs which at some early period migrated to Pomerania from the north of Russia and Siberia.Sharing the same ancestors with the other arctic breeds such as the Samoyed and Keeshond.

These early spitz type dogs were used to work as guard and sledge animals,however the smallest were kept as companions.At this stage of development,the breed weighed 30 lbs and were colored white,black or cream.