The Pomeranian is one of many toy breeds registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The history of the Pomeranian begins just south of the Baltic Sea. Named for Pomerania, which is now a part of Germany and Poland, Pomeranians are descended from large sled dogs from this region. Descendents of these northern sled dogs, large and small, are classified in the Spitz group. In the late 1800s, British royals desired to breed a smaller version of the Spitz to act as a household pet. Pomeranians were bred down to toy size from their direct ancestors, the German Spitz.

Pomeranians are very intelligent and also courageous little creatures that live an active lifestyle. They may not be quite so friendly with little children because being quite small and delicate they may be mishandled. In any case, Pomeranians make excellent watchdogs though they often bark a lot unless trained not to. And this breed of dog is also quite difficult to housetrain though they are very smart and will train with lots of time and patience.

There is really one distinct variation between the black Pomeranian and the regular Pomeranian and that is the black Pomeranian is black. The black Pomeranian is a very sturdy little dog whose legs are in direct proportion to its body. This is by no means a wimpy little dog. It has a medium size bone structure and is strong and staunch. The outercoat of the black Pomeranian is short and coarse and the undercoat is long and coarse which pushes the outercoat to stand up straight.

There are a few Pomeranian types always available for sale or in rescues, it seems. The domestic dog has incredibly flexible genes, and Pomeranian types are proof of this. The original Pomeranian is probably extinct. They were sturdy sled-pullers and sheepherders. Two centuries ago, they were about thirty pounds. When they went to England, the trend of breeding them smaller and smaller began. There are now toy Pomeranians, teacup Pomeranians and exotic Pomeranian puppies today on both sides of the Atlantic.

There is no better pet than a dog, and if you are thinking of getting a new puppy, one of the first breeds you may want to consider is the Pomeranian. They are small, cute and affectionate, and adults and children love them. They make for a great pet, but know that the process of finding good Pomeranian breeders can often be tricky.

The Pomeranian is quickly becoming the most popular small breed dog in the world today. These dogs are known for their fluffy coats, and their elegant demeanor; but are becoming more so known for their affectionate and playful natures. Even in Hollywood the people can't stay away from these precious little dogs, and we see countless starlets and celebrities walking their precocious balls of fluff right beside them down the red carpet.