Pom History
POMERANIAN HISTORY
The pomeranian was first
recognized by the English Kennel Club as
the "spitz dog". In Holland the
Keeshonden was also known as the
"Overweight
Pomeranian". In Spain the Great Pyrenees
was also called the "Pomeranian
sheepdog".
The breed first came to
light as the "Pomeranian" in the
province of Pomerania Germany. The
Pomeranian became immensely popular
as both a pet and as a work dog. This
dog weighed around 35 pounds and
was usually white or cream colored. The
breed spread quickly throughout
Germany and was used as herd or sheep
dogs; in some areas they even pulled
carts or barges along
canals.
The Pomeranian became popular in
England in the early 1800's. Later,
when Queen Victoria began exhibiting
Pomeranians in shows, the breed's
popularity was assured throughout the
Empire. The initial appearance of
the Pomeranian at an American dog show
was in 1892.
In the 1890's the so
called sports breed began appearing.
These "sports" weighed around 10 pounds
which eventually decreased to as
little as three pounds.
In 1900 the American
Kennel Club recognized the Pomeranian
as a breed in the dog shows. Although
they were in the minority, the small
Pomeranians were beginning to be shown
in the ring. A few years later the,
"under five pounds,"class was abolished
because it was thought to be detrimental
to the breed, although there is no doubt
that the Pomeranians of today
are excellent, and of the best size for
breeding.
