Pomeranians

[applesmom]

The original 1916 parent club standard did not mention weight. That standard was revised in 1935 and still didn't mention weight.

The other revisions were in 1960, 1980 and 1991. The 1960 and 1980 revisions state; "Size - The weight of a Pomeranian for exhibition is 3 pounds to 7 pounds. The ideal size for show specimens is from 4 to 5 pounds."

The 1991 revision is the same: Size, Proportion, Substance - Size - The weight of the Pomeranian for exhibition is from three to seven pounds. The ideal size for show specimens is four to five pounds.

I found it interesting that the standard particularly states, "for show specimens"; which seems to indicate a that a fairly large disparity in breed size is pretty common--but they just can't be shown.

They also list major faults but no disqualifications.

These points lead one to believe that they must be a difficult breed to breed true!

[borzoimom]

The original 1916 parent club standard did not mention weight. That standard was revised in 1935 and still didn't mention weight.

The other revisions were in 1960, 1980 and 1991. The 1960 and 1980 revisions state; "Size - The weight of a Pomeranian for exhibition is 3 pounds to 7 pounds. The ideal size for show specimens is from 4 to 5 pounds."

The 1991 revision is the same: Size, Proportion, Substance - Size - The weight of the Pomeranian for exhibition is from three to seven pounds. The ideal size for show specimens is four to five pounds.

I found it interesting that the standard particularly states, "for show specimens"; which seems to indicate a that a fairly large disparity in breed size is pretty common--but they just can't be shown.

They also list major faults but no disqualifications.

These points lead one to believe that they must be a difficult breed to breed true!

Thank you applesmom- I knew there was a change in the standard in my lifetime, and could not find it to save my life!!! Thank you!