TEACUP POMERANIANS, TOY POMERANIANS AND MINIATURE POMERANIANS

EXPLORING THE MYTH AND I HOPE EXPLODING THE MYTH

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.

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

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

How often do I have to repeat this statement, everyday to callers enquiring about buying a Pomeranian Puppy. Is the Pomeranian Puppy a miniature , teacup , a teacup pom or a Toy Pomeranian?

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

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

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

The first Pomeranian Breed Standard is dated 1891.This early Pomeranian Breed Standard makes no mention to size and it is not until the 1950 Pomeranan 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.

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

Beware of any "breeder" advertising Pomeranians or Pomeranian Puppies by any of these terms.

You can be very sure that anyone who tells you they have Teacup Pomeranians, Toy Pomeranians or Miniature Pomeranians for sale is not a reputable 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 link section on this site.

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

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

Good Luck.

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