The Northern California Pomeranian Club is a club sanctioned by the American
Kennel Club to promote this breed and hold its Specialties in its Northern
California region. We promote and encourage responsible, ethical ownership
and breeding of purebred AKC Pomeranians.
Northern California Pomeranian Club, Inc.
The Pomeranian descended from the Spitz family of dogs, the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland. When it first came to notice in Britain in the middle of the 19th century, some specimens were said to weigh as much as thirty pounds. In 1888 a Pomeranian was sent from Florence, Italy to become the beloved companion of Queen Victoria of England. Because the Queen was a popular monarch, the breed's popularity grew as well. Queen Victoria is credited for advocating the trend toward the smaller Poms. Diminutive size, docile temper and a vivacious spirit plus sturdiness have made Pomeranians great pets and companions.
