FCI Standards for Pomeranian Breed

Overview:
The Pomeranian, classified under FCI number 97, belongs to Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types. This breed is characterized by specific standards related to height, weight, head structure, body conformation, limbs, tail, gait, and disqualifications.

Height and Weight:

  • Male Pomeranians: Shoulder height 7.1-11.8 inches (18.0-30.0 cm)
  • Female Pomeranians: Shoulder height 7.1-11.8 inches (18.0-30.0 cm)
  • Weight Range: 4.4-6.6 pounds (2.0-3.0 kg) for both males and females

Head Structure (Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Muzzle, Lips, Jaw/Teeth):

  • Head: Medium-sized when viewed from above, wedge-shaped, with the widest part at the back and tapering towards the nose.
  • Stop: Moderately defined, not abrupt.
  • Nose: Round, small, and black; brown fox-colored Pomeranians may have a black-brown nose.
  • Muzzle: Proportionate and not too long.
  • Lips: Not exaggerated, fitting closely to the jaws.
  • Jaw/Teeth: Normal development with 42 teeth forming a complete scissor bite. Missing premolars are allowed in toy and small fox Pomeranians.

Facial Features:

  • Face: Round
  • Eyes: Medium-sized, almond-shaped, slightly slanted, black. Eyelids are black, varying in color for brown fox Pomeranians.

Body Conformation (Neck, Chest, Ribs, Back, Forequarters, Skin):

  • Neck: Medium length, wide, slightly arched, richly coated.
  • Back Line: Straight, forming a soft curve with a well-covered tail.
  • Shoulders: High with sloping shoulder blades.
  • Back: Straight, sturdy, well-developed.
  • Loins: Short, wide, and strong.
  • Hindquarters: Wide, short, and prominent.
  • Chest: Deep, naturally expanding, well-developed forechest.
  • Abdomen: Chest extending backward, slightly tucked up.

Limbs (Forequarters, Shoulders, Upper Arm, Elbows, Forearm, Pasterns, Front Feet, Hindquarters, Thighs, Hocks, Hind Feet):

  • Forequarters: Straight, reasonably wide.
  • Shoulders: Long and naturally sloping, forming a 90-degree angle with the upper arm.
  • Elbows: Strong, close to the chest.
  • Forearms: Medium length, straight.
  • Pasterns: Strong, at a 20° angle when standing.
  • Front Feet: Small, round, compact, known as “cat feet.”
  • Hindquarters: Well-muscled, parallel when standing.
  • Thighs: Equal in length to upper thighs.
  • Hocks: Strong, at a proper angle.
  • Hind Feet: Small, compact, arched, known as “cat feet.”

Tail:

  • Position: High, medium length, carried upward and curled forward over the back.
  • Coat: Covered with dense fur, forming a double curl at the tip.

Gait/Movement:
Forward movement, well-driven, with smooth and elastic actions.

Disqualifications:

  • Deviations from specified standards.
  • Head too flat or conspicuously apple-shaped.
  • Flesh-colored nose, eyelids, and lips.
  • Teeth defects or incompleteness.
  • Awkward movement.
  • Aggressive or excessively shy temperament.
  • Eversion or inversion of eyelids.
  • Ears half-erect.
  • Obvious white spots, excluding white fox Pomeranians.

Note: Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, and dogs showing obvious abnormalities in body or behavior are disqualified.

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