THE POMERANIAN.

Norman. Nellie.

Origin.—Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea, is probably its home; it may, however, have come from the arctic regions, as it closely resembles the Samoyeds and Eskimo dogs.

Uses.—A pet dog.

* Scale of Points.

Value.

Head 10

Muzzle 5

Ears and eyes 5

Shoulders 5

Chest 5

Loins 10

Legs 10

Feet 10

Coat 15

Color 15

Tail 5

Symmetry 5

Total 100

Head.—Resembles greatly that of collie, being even more tapering and fox-like; a slight furrow down middle of forehead, and more brow than in that dog; very prominent occiput; muzzle collie-like; nose black at tip, even in perfectly white specimens; also a slight tendency in upper teeth to be overshot.

Ears and Eyes.—Ears perfectly pricked, small, and neat in shape. Eyes large, dark brown, and set obliquely, close together.

Shoulders.—Oblique.

Chest.—Generally round, with back ribs shallow.

Loins.—Frequently defective from shallow back ribs.

Legs.—Straight, muscular, with elbows well let down; good, strong stifles; clean hocks.

Feet.—Small, round, cat-like; thin, and unfit for road-work.

Coat.—Like very coarse fur, with under coat furry also; face is bare of hair.

Color.—Jet black without white; pure white is allowable, also red.

Tail.—Carried over back on one side (left); heavily feathered.

Symmetry.—Of the spitz style.

Weight.—Limit, 20 pounds; 7 pounds preferred.