Most people think Pomeranian's have just become popular within the last decade or so from seeing them with celebrities and on commercials and the cover of magazines. Really this breed has been popular for centuries. They originated in Iceland and Lapland and were first sleigh dogs that averaged about thirty pounds. In the 1800's Queen Charlotte imported the breed to England which they were loved and welcome but since the wealthy people favored smaller dogs, the breed started being downsized which is the breed we know of today. Later Queen Victoria went to Italy and came back with the smaller size breed of Pom and their popularity soared from there. In 1870 they were adopted by The Kennel Club in Great Britain and finally in the 1900's were imported from England to the United States and were recognized by the American Kennel Club. Since then they have been the popular or the IN breed as I like to call them.
Most people buy them for their cute little faces and their fluffy coats and of course because of them being seen in the media by so many celebs. When I got my pom back in 2007 I chose this breed of dog for the same reason. But as time went on I realized they are more than just something to look at. These dogs are amazing! They are extremely smart and have so much energy and love to give. They truly are the meaning of a man's best friend. I thought for a while maybe it was just my pom but the more people I run into that have them say the same things. How they have so much personality and seem to know everything that is going on around them. I use to prefer big dogs but had an apartment at the time I chose to get a dog so I had to go with a smaller breed. Now I feel I couldn't have picked a more intelligent, energetic, and beautiful dog!
Most people buy them for their cute little faces and their fluffy coats and of course because of them being seen in the media by so many celebs. When I got my pom back in 2007 I chose this breed of dog for the same reason. But as time went on I realized they are more than just something to look at. These dogs are amazing! They are extremely smart and have so much energy and love to give. They truly are the meaning of a man's best friend. I thought for a while maybe it was just my pom but the more people I run into that have them say the same things. How they have so much personality and seem to know everything that is going on around them. I use to prefer big dogs but had an apartment at the time I chose to get a dog so I had to go with a smaller breed. Now I feel I couldn't have picked a more intelligent, energetic, and beautiful dog!
