The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz.

Is Pom and Pomeranian same?

These two dogs look very similar, but the Pom is smaller and has a fluffier coat than the Spitz. The German Spitz and the Pomeranian are small-sized pups, with the Pomeranian being the toy version. ... Poms come in many different colors, including black.

Are Poms mean dogs?

Even when you look back into the origin of this breed, the Pomeranian's ancestors, large Spitz dogs, were gentle sled dogs. With this all said, every breed that exists is, technically, capable of being aggressive, even if it is rarely seen.