Pomeranian (often known as a Pom or Pom Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, the Pomeranian is descended from to be part of the German Spitz breed; and in many countries, they are known as the Zwergspitz (Dwarf Spitz).
The breed has been made popular by a number of royal owners since the 18th century. Queen Victoria owned a particularly small Pomeranian and consequently the smaller variety became universally popular. During Queen Victoria's lifetime alone, the size of the breed decreased by 50%. Overall, the Pomeranian is a sturdy, healthy dog. The most common health issue is Luxating patella. Tracheal collapse can also be an issue. More rarely, the breed can suffer from a skin condition colloquially known as "black skin disease", or Alopecia X. This is a genetic disease which causes the dog's skin to turn black and lose all or most of its hair.[1] As at 2013, in terms of registration figures, since at least 1998 the breed has ranked among the top twenty most popular breeds in the USA, and the current fashion for small dogs has increased their popularity worldwide.
Pomeranians are small dogs tail set high and flat and Pomeranians is typically a very friendly, playful and lively breed of dog. They love to be around their owners and are known to be protective of them.