German Spitz - Pomeranian
Pomeranian, German Spitz, Deutscher Spitz/Zwerg, Deutscher Spitz/Zwergspitz, Spitz Allemand/Spitz Nain, Spitz Alemán/Spitz Enano, Spitz Tedesco Nano
The Pomeranian originated in the Pomerania, Germany/Poland as a small herding and sled dog descended from larger Spitz-type breeds. Over time, it was bred down in size and became a popular companion dog among European royalty, valued for its lively personality, intelligence, and distinctive fluffy coat.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Toy
TKC Group
Toy
Country of Origin
DE
German Spitz - Pomeranian
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Test Relevances
Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia (HUU)
Moderate Relevance
Coat Colour, Albinism, Oculocutaneous Type IV
Some Relevance
Gallbladder Mucoceles
Some Relevance
Progressive Retinal Atrophy rcd3 (PRA-rcd3)
Some Relevance
Vitamin D-resistant Rickets
Some Relevance
Albinism, caL-allele
No Evidence
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
No Evidence
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