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A Pomeranian is a small dog breed known for its fluffy coat, compact size, and lively personality. The breed matters to dog enthusiasts and families because it has become one of the most popular toy dog breeds for companionship and as a beloved household pet.
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Key facts
- Other names
- Pom, Dwarf Spitz, German Toy Spitz
- Common nicknames
- Pom Dog, Pom-Pom, Pom, Zwers
- Origin
- Pomerania
- Height
- 7 to 12 inches (18 to 30 cm)
- Weight
- 3 to 7 pounds (1.4 to 3.2 kg)
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Encyclopedic overview
Dog (domestic dog)
The Pomeranian (also known as a Pom, Pommy or Pome) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz.
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