The Pomeranian is descended from the spitz dogs of Europe, but was developed as a breed in England. The Pomeranian dog acquired its name from a region in Germany called Pomerania, now part of Poland and Germany.

Looking a Pomeranian, it is difficult to imagine this toy dog breed pulling a sled. However, this dog breed is descended from large husky type dogs and shares the same ancestors as other spitz dogs chow chow, Alaskan malamute and Siberian husky.

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