The Pomeranian is distantly related to the original Arctic sled dogs; they just come in a much smaller package. Poms are one of the smallest dog breeds and are the smallest of the Spitz breeds. Their name traces to a region that was called Pomerania, which is located across modern Poland and western Germany, and is where it is believed the process of downsizing their ancestors began.
They have been a royal favorite throughout history. Pomeranians were recognized by the AKC in 1888 as a member of the Toy Group. In addition to being a popular companion breed, one of the facts about Pomeranians is that they are a globally popular toy breed and are considered one of the most popular toy breeds in the world.