The Pomeranian is the smallest member of the Northern Breeds, and is a true Spitz type in miniature. Its name comes from Pomerania, once a part of Germany, from which the breed was imported to England. The present smaller size originated from undersized, but otherwise normal, pups that appeared in litters with normal-sized puppies. The Pomeranian was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1914. The Pomeranian is balanced, cobby, and short-coupled in appearance.
Action is sound.
The wedge-shaped head is in proportion to the body. The stop is pronounced. The slightly flat skull is large in proportion to the muzzle. The muzzle is fine, but not snipey, and tight lipped. Expression is foxlike.