DID YOU KNOW?
Pomeranians originated in an area near Germany and Czaechoslovakia called Pomerania. They were originally a forty to sixty pound dog and often used for herding, sled and cart dogs by the people in those areas. Their popularity was constant as they were a handsome dog and a loyal companion as well as practical help for many tasks. Variations of the breed began to crop up in many countries in Europe.
Italy, Germany, Belgium and France had quite a few small Pomeranians and Queen Victoria of England imported several of these for her breeding program in the Royal Kennel. The Pomeranian breed was accepted by the English Kennel Club in 1870. The popularity of the breed began to climb with the involvement of Queen Victoria and it is she who is thought of as the primary developer of the first of the smaller size Pomeranians. It is certain that her involvement did garner much popularity for the breed and with her exhibition of these smaller Pomeranians in the shows in England the fancy was born.
Several people within the USA imported these new smaller variations of the Pomeranian-and the first Pom ever exhibited within the USA was Sheffield Lad at Westminster KC show in February of 1892. The popularity did not stop there and an official Pomeranian club was organized in 1900. Later-in 1911-the American Pomeranian Club was founded-and is now the parent club of the Pomeranian breed in the USA.
Each year the American Pomeranian Club hosts a large show called a National Specialty as it is only for Pomeranians and at the national level rather than a Regional Specialty. The best conformation and performance event Poms gather from all over the USA for this show. Each year many exhibitors gather excitedly to compete for the coveted awards given at this very special show. Best of Breed at this show means that you just won a Best In Show Specialty award-as it is for your breed alone.
Your Pomeranian has carried forward much of it's very specialized history. It still believes it is a forty to sixty pound dog and will challenge any intruder as it guards your home. The high intelligence of it's ancestors has come forward as well-and it is not difficult to train your Pomeranian for any task. Our breeders puppies have gone on to become top-ranked dogs in the performance events such as agility, rally, obedience, and freestyle. It's instincts to herd and to guard home and family offer it's owners an intelligent, courageous, bold and happy little dog that, trained properly, will be one of the most valued companions you will ever experience.
Italy, Germany, Belgium and France had quite a few small Pomeranians and Queen Victoria of England imported several of these for her breeding program in the Royal Kennel. The Pomeranian breed was accepted by the English Kennel Club in 1870. The popularity of the breed began to climb with the involvement of Queen Victoria and it is she who is thought of as the primary developer of the first of the smaller size Pomeranians. It is certain that her involvement did garner much popularity for the breed and with her exhibition of these smaller Pomeranians in the shows in England the fancy was born.
Several people within the USA imported these new smaller variations of the Pomeranian-and the first Pom ever exhibited within the USA was Sheffield Lad at Westminster KC show in February of 1892. The popularity did not stop there and an official Pomeranian club was organized in 1900. Later-in 1911-the American Pomeranian Club was founded-and is now the parent club of the Pomeranian breed in the USA.
Each year the American Pomeranian Club hosts a large show called a National Specialty as it is only for Pomeranians and at the national level rather than a Regional Specialty. The best conformation and performance event Poms gather from all over the USA for this show. Each year many exhibitors gather excitedly to compete for the coveted awards given at this very special show. Best of Breed at this show means that you just won a Best In Show Specialty award-as it is for your breed alone.
Your Pomeranian has carried forward much of it's very specialized history. It still believes it is a forty to sixty pound dog and will challenge any intruder as it guards your home. The high intelligence of it's ancestors has come forward as well-and it is not difficult to train your Pomeranian for any task. Our breeders puppies have gone on to become top-ranked dogs in the performance events such as agility, rally, obedience, and freestyle. It's instincts to herd and to guard home and family offer it's owners an intelligent, courageous, bold and happy little dog that, trained properly, will be one of the most valued companions you will ever experience.
