Pomerania (Polish: Pomorze [pɔˈmɔʐɛ] ⓘ; German: Pommern ⓘ; Kashubian: Pòmòrskô; Swedish: Pommern) is a historical region on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea in Central Europe, split between Poland and Germany.

The history of Pomerania starts shortly before 1000 AD, with ongoing conquests by newly arrived Polan rulers. Before that, the area was recorded nearly 2000 years ago as Germania, and in modern times Pomerania has been split between Germany and Poland. Its name comes from the Old Polish po more, which means "(land) at the sea". [1]

Pomerania, historic region of northeastern Europe lying along the Baltic coastal plain between the Oder and the Vistula rivers. Politically, the name also came to include the area west of the Oder as far as Stralsund, including the island of Rügen (Rugia).

The Pomeranian (also known as a Pom, Pommy or Pome) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz .

Is the Pomeranian the right breed for you? Learn more about the Pomeranian including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

Map of Pomerania. Poland and Germany are seen, Pomerania is marked by a yellow line. Pomerania Beach (Darss). Pomerania (Pommern in German, Pomorze in Polish) is a region on the Baltic Sea. It is now part of two countries, Germany and Poland.

Mar 25, 2024 · The Pomeranian is a descendant of spitz-type sled dogs from Iceland and Lapland (Finland). Several hundred years ago, these Pom predecessors made their way to Pomerania, located in what is now Poland and Germany, according to the American Kennel Club. While there, breeders somewhat diminished the dogs' size.

Pomerania is a historical region on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea in Central Europe, split between Poland and Germany. The central and eastern part belon...

Mar 19, 2025 · Pomeranian, breed of toy dog that can be traced back—like the related Keeshond, Samoyed, and Norwegian Elkhound—to early sled-dog ancestors. The breed is named for the duchy of Pomerania, where in the early 19th century it was reportedly bred down in size from a 30-pound (13.5-kg) sheepdog.

iStock/Aonip Grooming. If you want your Pom to boast the super-cute, short-haired teddy bear cut, you will have to get her professionally groomed.Although Poms look great au naturel too, with basic, regular grooming.. Brush your Pomeranian a couple of times a week to keep that gorgeous coat looking its best.