Pomeranians are named after Pomerania, a historical region on the Baltic Sea in what is now northern Poland and northeastern Germany, where their larger Spitz ancestors were bred down in size.

Quick Scoop

  • The breed descends from Spitz-type sled and herding dogs from Arctic areas like Iceland and Lapland, which were later brought into northern Europe.
  • These dogs were refined in the Pomerania region along the Baltic coast, giving the Pomeranian its name even though the very earliest ancestors came from colder northern climates.
  • Modern toy-sized Pomeranians were further developed and popularized in places like the United Kingdom, especially by royal fanciers, turning a once larger working dog into today’s tiny companion.

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