Pomeranian — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Pomeranian — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Germany; the Pomeranian is the Toy Spitz variety of the German Spitz.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types), Section 4 European Spitz, with no working trial; its FCI standard is number 97.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its stated use is as a watch and companion dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* AKC weight is 3 to 7 pounds, ideally 4 to 6 for show; FCI gives the Toy Spitz height as 21 cm plus or minus 3 cm, with weight matched to size.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double one, with a long, straight, firm topcoat standing off the body over a short, dense, cotton-wool undercoat; it forms a neck ruff and a bushy tail carried over the back, and must not be wavy, curly or shaggy.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Every colour, pattern and variation is accepted and judged equally; FCI lists white, black, brown, orange, grey-shaded and other colours for the Toy Spitz.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is outgoing and lively, showing high intelligence and a vivacious spirit, making a fine companion and show dog; it is neither timid nor aggressive, and is attentive and devoted to its owner.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include eyes that are pale blue, blue-marbled or blue-flecked (AKC); FCI also excludes aggression or extreme shyness, clear physical or behavioural abnormality, a fontanel gap, overbite/underbite/crossbite, ectropion or entropion, ears not fully erect, definite white markings on non-white dogs, and any off-list colour.