Quote Originally Posted by KBlaix

There are a lot more than 6 breeds that are considered spitz-type dogs. Pomeranians are among the smallest, most weighing in around 5-7 pounds.
She said Japanese spitz breeds; Pomeranians are not Japanese, they are from Pomerania.

For some reason I always thought they were alot SMALLER than they are. Even though I know what size they are, I'm always surpised to see how big they are. We get shibas in at the shop fairly often (probably because there is a breeder 40 min away). They are really hard to bathe and groom.