Measurements of a Pomeranian at the withers
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Pomeranian height and weight
This article was written by Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN. Ryan Corrigan is a licensed veterinary technician in California. He graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. He is also a member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Measuring a dog's height can be important when assessing how much it has grown over time, or when showing it at dog shows. Measuring a dog's height is made from the ground to the withers. The withers are the highest point of the dog's shoulder blades. Measuring from withers to ground is standard for all dogs, allowing for an accurate measurement every time.
This article was written by Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN. Ryan Corrigan is a licensed veterinary technician in California. He graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. He is also a member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011. This article has been viewed 76,984 times.
Pomerania xs
Do you need a new collar or coat for your dog? Want to know what size dog carrier is best for your pup? The best way is to measure your dog standing. In the size chart you will find guidelines for weight, shoulder height, neck circumference, back length and chest circumference.
It is best to measure your dog standing up. The length of the back is measured from the withers to the root of the tail (end of the spine). Shoulder height is measured from the ground to the highest elevation of the shoulder blade along the front leg. Shoulder height is the elevated transition from the back to the neck. Chest circumference is measured at the lowest point of the chest (about a hand's width behind the front legs) once around. The dog's neck circumference is measured at the bottom of the neck. Make sure at least two fingers fit between the dog's neck and the collar. You can find a guide in our size chart for different dog breeds.
Here you can find the weight, shoulder height, neck circumference and back length of many dog breeds. Please note that these are only approximate values and may differ from your dog's actual measurements.
Pomeranian Size Chart
Animals>DogsPomeranianA member of the toy dog breed group, the Pomeranian is a small dog between three and seven pounds that is known for its iconic puffy coat. Named after the Polish-German region of Pomerania, this small dog is believed to descend from the Spitz or the Samoyed, and did not become popular until its introduction to England, after coming into the royal family during the reign of Queen Victoria. This cheerful and fluffy dog is available in a variety of colors and requires daily brushing to maintain its luxurious coat. Did you know that two Pomeranians together are called puff?
Pomeranians have a height at the withers between 15 and 18 cm and a weight between 1.4 and 3.2 kg. The Pomeranian has a total body length of approximately 24-28 cm, a height of 20-24 cm, and a typical lifespan of 12-16 years. Named for the Polish-German region of Pomerania, this small dog is believed to be descended from either the Spitz or the Samoyed, and did not become popular until its introduction to England, after it entered the royal family during the reign of Queen Victoria. This cheerful and fluffy dog is available in a variety of colors and requires daily brushing to maintain its luxurious coat. Did you know that two Pomeranians together are called “puff”? Pomeranians have a height at the withers of between 15 and 18 cm and a weight of between 1.4 and 3.2 kg. The Pomeranian has a total body length of approximately 24-28 cm, a height of 20-24 cm and a typical lifespan of 12-16 years.
Pomeranian neck size
The Pomeranian (often known as the Pom) is a Spitz-type dog breed that gets its name from the Pomerania region of northwestern Poland and northeastern Germany in Central Europe. Classified as a toy dog breed due to its small size, the Pomeranian descends from larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale has determined that it is part of the German Spitz breed; and in many countries they are known as Zwergspitz (“Dwarf Spitz”).
The breed has been made popular by various royal owners since the 18th century. Queen Victoria owned an especially small Pomeranian, and consequently the smaller variety became universally popular. During Queen Victoria's lifetime alone, the size of the breed was halved. In general, the Pomeranian is a robust and healthy dog. The most common health problems are patellar dislocation and tracheal collapse. More rarely, the breed can have Alopecia X, a skin condition known colloquially as "black skin disease." This is a genetic disease that causes the dog's skin to turn black and lose all or most of its hair.[1] As of 2017, in terms of registration figures, since at least 1998, the breed has been among the fifty most popular breeds in America, and the current craze for small dogs has increased their popularity around the world.
