Guide Note:The Pomeranian, a descendant of the Spitz family, takes its name from Pomerania, or the region that is known today as Germany and Poland. Pomeranian ancestors weighed up to 30 pounds and were used as sheep herders.
Fast Facts:1. In 1888, Queen Victoria of England was sent a Pomeranian from Florence, Italy. She is credited for the popularity of the breed
2. Marie Antoinette, Mozart, Michaelangelo and Thomas Edison were all pomeranian owners.
3. The average weight of the pomeranian is 3 to 7 pounds while the ideal show weight is 4 to 6 pounds
4. The life expectancy of the pomeranian is about 15 years
