Pomeranian - Originated in Germany by breeding from small varieties of the German Spitz family.
Queen Victoria increased the popularity of the breed when she added them to her kennels.
The Pomeranian having been bred from larger dogs still acts like a 'Big dog'. It will challange much larger dogs and constantly bark if disturbed making it a superb guard dog and companion.
All about the Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is classed as a toy dog due to its size
Usual nicknames are a Pom or a Pom Pom
They have been made popular by several royal owners since the 17th Centuty