TEACUP POMERANIANS, POCKET POMS,TOY POMERANIANS ,AND MINIATURE POMERANIANS

EXPLORING THE MYTH AND I HOPE EXPLODING THE MYTH

THERE IS NO SUCH BREED AS A MINIATURE, POCKET ,TOY OR TEACUP POMERANIAN.

THERE IS ONLY THE ONE VARIETY OF THE POMERANIAN BREED AND THAT IS CALLED A POMERANIAN.

I have to repeat this statement nearly everyday to callers or prospective Pomeranian puppy owners emailing about the purchase a Pomeranian Puppy.

Is the Pomeranian Puppy a miniature , teacup , a pocket , a teacup pom or a Toy Pomeranian?

Is the usual question asked. This question is then quickly followed by the explanation that they dont want to purchase a large Pomeranian. They wish to purchase a tiny Pomeranian, A Teacup Pomeranian , Pocket Pomeranian , Miniature or a Toy Pomeranian.

Pictured above a very tiny and cute Pomeranian Puppy. This is not a Pocket, teacup, Tea Cup, Miniature or Toy Pomeranian.

The tiny  Pomeranian Puppy will grow to the normal correct Pomeranian size 3 to 7lbs.

Years ago, the term used by people enquiring for the correct type of Pomeranian was "Miniature" now with the arrival of the internet the Pomeranian enquiriesare all about Tea cup , Teacup, Pocket and Toy Pomeranians.

I patiently explain that what they are looking for is probably the correct size Pomeranian.

The Pomeranian is a  small toy dog breed weighing between 3 and 7 lbs.

This is the size of Pomeranian I breed ,as I show my Pomeranians and they must conform to the Pomeranian breed Standard.

The present Pomeranian Breed Standard states the Pomeranian Breed should be within the following weights-

Size- Dogs 1.8 kg to 2 kg

Bitches 2kg to 2.5.kg

The U.S. Pomeranian Breed Standard is between 3 and & 7lb in weight for mature Pomeranians.

This is a very small dog. Pomeranian Puppies weigh between 2 and 5 oz at birth.

The Adult Pomeranian can range in height from about 8-11 inches [ 20.3 to 27.9 cm.]

The Breed Standard deviates from most others by requiring the female to be slightly larger than the male.

The Pomeranian Breed Standard has been changed many times during the history of the Breed.

The first Pomeranian Breed Standard is dated 1891.This very early Pomeranian Breed Standard makes no mention to size and it is not until the 1950 Pomeranian Breed Standard that we find a reference to the desired weight range for the Pomeranian Breed- " 4 to 4.5. lbs for Males and 4.5 lbs to 5.5. lbs for Females".

There is no mention in the 1989, 1909 or 1925 Pomeranian Breed Standard of any desired weight or height.

At the formation of the English Pomeranian Club the Pomeranian Breed was divided by weight into two sections-

One Section for Pomeranians over 8lbs and the other Section for Pomeranians under 8lbs.

Four Challenges Certificates where granted by the Kennel Club, one for each sex in either weight.

In 1908 the Challenge certificates where reduced to two, but after requests to the kennel club the number of Challenge certificates for Pomeranians was again reinstated to Four Challenge certificates.

In 1915 the Kennel Club withdrew the Challenge Certificates for the over 8lb Pomeranians.

After 1915 we only have Pomeranians that should weigh under 7lb at maturity.

Prospective Pomeranian owners seem very confused when buying a Pomeranian.

A lot of this confusion is caused by the inferior type of "Pomeranians" sold from dubious outlets, e.g. PetShops, Back yard Breeders and unfortunately ,even from some not so good registered Breeders.

The correct sized Pomeranians do not have big litters. 1 to 3 Pomeranian babies in a Pomeranian litter is a the norm for a Pedigreed, Registered, Show Pomeranian .

After nearly 40 years of experience breeding Champion Show Pomeranians,I will state that 3 Pomeranian puppies in a litter from a pedigreed, Registered Show Pomeranian is a large litter.

These tiny little Pomeranian dogs are not an economic viable breed for the Puppy Mills/farms and backyard Breeders. Most "Pomeranians sourced from these type of outlets have been crossed with another breed ,in there not too distant past. This has been done to increase size , vigour and litter size. The resulting puppies when very young still look cute to the uneducated eye.As they mature these "Pomeranians" get bigger and bigger , long nosed, long backed, long legs, big eared ,lack head and leg coat and very often have low tail sets.

In short these type of "Pomeranian" puppies purchased from dubious outlets will often not look like a Pomeranian at maturity.

A "Pomeranian" puppy from these sources will rarely conform to the Pomeranian Breed Standard.

A reputable , registered breeder does not describe their Pomeranian Puppies, as being a miniature, pocket, toy or teacup Pomeranians.

Beware of any "breeder" advertising Pomeranians or Pomeranian Puppies by any of these terms. These terms are just  sales gimmicks to catch the unwary.

You can be very sure that anyone who tells you they have Teacup Pomeranians, Toy Pomeranians Pocket Pomeranians or Miniature Pomeranians for sale is not a reputable ,registered Pomeranian Breeder.

My advice is to always purchase from a reputable breeder, so my suggestion to you is to avoid any "Breeder" advertising or mentioning their Pomeranians by these terms.

Look for your new family member elsewhere.

I have provided a Pomeranian link section on this site.

Listing Pomeranian Information Sites.

To learn more about the Pomeranian Breed before you make your purchase visit www.Pomeranian.org. This is an extensive Pomeranian information site. Included on this site is Purchasing your Pomeranian Tips and advice.

Questions you should ask the Pomeranian Breeder before you make the purchase of that cute little Pomeranian Puppy.

If you are interested in purchasing a Pomeranian, be it an adult or a Puppy ,also visit www.showpoms.com.

This extensive Pomeranian Portal has Worldwide listings of Reputable, Registered  Pomeranian Breeders .

Good Luck with your Pomeranian.