About the pomeranian breed

The Pomeranian is a double-coated breed. The body should be well covered with a short,

dense undercoat with long harsh-textured guard hair growing through, forming the longer

abundant outer coat which stands off from the body. The coat should form a ruff around the

neck, framing the head, extending over the shoulders and chest. Head and leg coat is tightly

packed and shorter in length than that of the body. Forelegs are well-feathered. Thighs and hind

legs are heavily coated to the hock forming a skirt. Tail is profusely covered with long, harsh

spreading straight hair forming a plume. Females may not carry as thick or long a coat as a male.

Puppy coat may be dense and shorter overall and may or may not show guard hair. A cotton type

coat is undesirable in an adult. Coat should be in good and healthy condition especially the skirt,

tail, and undercarriage. Trimming for neatness and a clean outline is permissible. Major Fault -

soft, flat or open coat.

Weight - is from 3 to 7 pounds with the ideal weight for show

specimens being 4 to 6 pounds. Any dog over or under the limits is objectionable; however,

overall quality should be favored over size. Proportion - The Pomeranian is a square breed with

a short back. The ratio of body length to height at the withers being 1 to 1. These proportions are

measured from the prosternum to the point of buttocks, and from the highest point of the withers

to the ground. Substance - Sturdy, medium-boned.