Pomeranians

[borzoimom]

Thank you. I've been wondering that for quite some time now. I know they're Poms, but they don't look like the show Poms. That explains it though.

Probably what you are seeing is what is now considered to be " pet quality" poms not bred to show, and therefore not sized down as the show poms. And the wrong coat can change the impression of a dog ALOT!

[lute]

i have a good example of a "pet quality" pom. My Beanie is no where close to what the breed standard calls for.

[borzoimom]

but still absolutely adorable!!! lol Thanks lute for posting a picture- that should help her alot!

[TFTpwnsYou]

Yes lute, that is a very good example of what I'm talking about. Beanie is so pretty though. Personally I do think the pet quality Poms look better than the show Poms. I like a longer less puffy coat on a dog. lol. I just never knew why they looked so different.

[lizbud]

My neighbors have 3 gorgeous Poms. They would fit right in with any
show dogs. Maybe they are the exceptions from what you have seen.

[Kalei]

Haha ditto to what Borzoimom said

[buttercup132]

The breeding and grooming is what makes them different.

[borzoimom]

Well grooming is a little bit- but really the proper coat is equal length top and undercoat to make the coat stand up. You cant make a coat stand up that isnt there to start with.. Show poms have a tight undercoat.