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The modern Pomeranian provides us with yet another example of what happens to a strain of dogs in the hands of the breeders. The breed was once used with sheep and early show specimens weighed up to 30lb., being usually white. After a time, Pomeranians were shown weighing under 4lb., and a very wide range of colours is now available, white being uncommon. Public preference, however, appears to incline towards a medium size toy dog.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 4 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
The small Pom is by no means a modern breed, for he may be seen painted on Greek vases of the 4th cent. B.C., and there seems no doubt that the Maltese dog of classical Greecewas very likely the Pomeranian of today. The history of the modern breed dates from 1891 when the Pomeranian Club was founded. At that time silky and flowing tails were considered desirable; to-day these are regarded as faults, flat straight tails turning over the back being desired. Whole colours free from black or white shading are most highly esteemed on the show-bench.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 22 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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Many of this dainty breed weigh no more than 2.5 lb., but the average weight is about 5 lbs. The head and nose should be wedge-shaped, skull flat and mouth level. In white, orange, and shaded sable dogs, nose should be black; may be self-coloured in other colours. Ears small and erect. Eyes dark and bright. Body short, well-ribbed and strongly made. Forelegs straight, strong and well-feathered Hind legs finely boned and feathered to hock, feet small. Tail profusely coated and turned over back. Coat long, straight and harsh, forming stand-off frill round shoulders. Colour: white, black, brown, blue, orange, beaver, cream, parti-coloured, shaded sable.
1937 DOGS - No 22 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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