The Pomeranian (also known as a Pom, Pommyor 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.
| Pomeranian | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pom Dwarf Spitz German Toy Spitz |
| Common nicknames | Pom Dog, Pom-Pom, Pom, Zwers |
| Origin | Pomerania: Germany and Poland |