Among the breeds of dogs which are categorized under Spitz group of dogs is the Pomeranian. Some people prefer to shorten the name to Pom in reference to Blue Pomeranian Puppies and adult dogs. The originality of this breed is placed in a region that is north-west of Poland and north-east of Germany. The exact name of this region is the Pomeria region, which is a place in Central Europe. Poms are so tiny is body size that they automatically fall under the category of toy dogs.

It is believed that Poms as descendants of the bigger types of Spitz dogs. The immediate ancestor of this breed is thought to be the German Spitz. Some pet clubs place German Spitz and Poms under the same category. Interestingly, they are known as dwarf spitz in some countries. Royal owners are to a large extent the ones fueling the popularity of poms. For example, the popularity of this breed rose globally when Queen Victoria owned a pom in the 18th century.

Physically, poms are very small dogs. They weigh between 1.9 and 3.5 kilograms and stand at a height of between 5 and 11 inches at the withers. The bodies are sturdy while the coat is abundantly textured. The tails are set high and flat. A ruff is formed around their necks by the out coat of hair. This is a characteristic that they are well known for. The hindquarters have feathery hair forming on the fringes.

At first, the dogs were commonly known as having white coats, even though a small number had black or white coats. In the beginning of the 19th century, dogs with a brown color were regarded classy as Queen Elizabeth had one with that color. That continued before other colors were introduced.

The coat covering the bodies of pomerians is thick and double coat. The hair is easy to groom, but it is advisable to groom everyday to maintain the coat in good condition. Trimming after every 1 to 2 months is also advised. The outer coat is usually made of long, straight and harsh-textured hair. On the contrary, the inner coat is soft, thick, and short.

Naturally, this breed is a lively one and enjoys playing much. Also, they are quite friendly to their owners. Unfortunately, in attempt to prove themselves, they are known to exhibit a certain level of aggression towards other dogs. They are also sensitive to changes in their environment. Normally, their barking is triggered by new stimuli. This may then develop into the unwarranted habit of barking.

A healthy Pomeranian has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. When regularly exercised and fed on a suitable diet then a person should expect then to develop a few health complications. For poms, part of proper care comprises mainly of grooming.

Attention must be drawn to the teeth, eyes, and ears during grooming since they are the ones which tend to be infected. A major problem with this breed seems to be early tooth loss. It is the reason they must be kept on a diet of dry food.