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Pomeranian History
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In the simplest sense, the Pomeranian is nothing more than a miniaturized spitz, though the exact details of where and when this shrinking took place are uncertain. The origins of the spitz family are ancient and far flung, but most historians agree that these dogs were bred down in size in Pomerania – which stretches across modern Germany and Poland along the southern coast of the Baltic Sea – during the 19th century. The first Poms descended from the Deutscher Spitz, and weighed about six times as much as the dogs we see today – typically around 30 pounds. The breed was brought to England around 1850, where it was given the name Pomeranian in honor of its homeland, and recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1870.
In 1888, a Pomeranian named Marco was given as a gift to Queen Victoria, and the breed’s association with this influential and beloved monarch did much for its popularity all over the world – in fact, the Pomeranian was recognized by the American Kennel Club in the very same year. In accordance with the wishes of the Queen as well as those of dog fanciers, the Pomeranian continued to be bred down in size, eventually becoming the little powder puff we know today. Today, the Pomeranian’s manageable size and spunky character have made it one of the most popular breeds, measured in terms of AKC registration, in the United States.
