I am the proud Pommy Mommy of a throwback Pomeranian… and the first question out of people’s mouth are, “What is a Throwback Pomeramian?”
Pomeranians come in all kinds of colors and cuteness – and most often in tiny packages!
Adored for their small size, the poofy little bundles of joy can usually fit perfectly in their Pommy Mommy’s purse!
The standard size for a purebred Pomeranian, as designated by the American Kennel Club, is three to seven pounds, but there are plenty of Poms that are much larger than that. They even have a special name – they’re called “throwback” Pomeranians!
If you have a big Pom, you might have a throwback. A Pomeranian classified as a throwback is one who is a full-grown adult Pom that is not overweight and is bigger than 14 pounds. A Pom with partial throwback genes would be one who is an adult that is not overweight, but is more than 10 pounds. Throwbacks, and those with partial throwback genes, are still purebred Poms, they’re just bigger than standard Poms. Some throwbacks weigh in at 18 to 20 pounds – that’s one big Pom!
The term throwback harkens to the Pomeranian’s larger sled-pulling ancestors. These Spitz-type dogs 
weighed about 30 pounds and are related to the American Eskimo dog and the Siberian Husky. Genetic testing of dog breeds has found that many Spitz types are in the group closest to wolves and are presumed to be the oldest type of dogs. This might explain the Pom’s fiesty demeanor.
In the late 1800s, Queen Victoria fell in love with the Spitz breed, but wanted the dogs to be smaller, as it was popular for those of royalty to have tiny lap dogs. She took it upon herself to create a breeding program to reduce the size of the dogs, and so became the small Pomeranians that we know and love today. The queen is credited with not only advancing the trend toward smaller Poms, but also dramatically increasing the popularity of the breed.
But not all Pomeranians are teeny-tiny fluff puffs, and that’s where the throwbacks come in. While throwbacks aren’t very common, they appear randomly in litters. They also tend to occur more in the long-haired, flat-coated Poms, and some throwbacks have a longer, Fox-like nose rather than a shorter, teddy-bear type nose.
Throwbacks don’t deviate much from typical Poms when it comes to their behavior and temperament. The standard Pom already displays behavior that is throwback in nature, such as being alert and independent. Most Poms also love to travel and adapt well to new situations, which was typical behavior of their larger Spitz counterparts. Throwbacks are just as adorable, loving and sweet as any other Pomeranian.
Jaime and her Pommy
Throwbacks aren’t thought to have any health problems due to their larger size. In fact, being bigger can be to their advantage. Whereas small Poms can get injured by jumping from heights, the stockier throwback isn’t as prone to such injuries and might enjoy more of certain activities like jumping.
I can attest to that because I am one of the many Pommy Mommies who is the proud owner of a throwback Pom! My throwback – and I use that term very affectionately – is a big boy! Bear-Bear is a purebred Pom who weighs in at 16-17 pounds, clearly putting him in the throwback category. He’s definitely a sturdy Pom and he also loves to jump a lot – classic throwback characteristics!
Bear-Bear is bigger than his brother Foxy, who weighs 11-12 pounds. Although Foxy could have partial throwback genes, he’s not considered a throwback Pom.
Coincidentally, the Pomeranian my family had when I was growing up, Sugar, was also a throwback! We didn’t know about throwback Poms at the time, but were surprised by how big she was for a Pomeranian. Sugar weighed about 16 to 18 pounds and was even bigger than Bear-Bear! Her daddy Pom was named Big Red, so maybe he was a throwback Pom, too!
It just proves that Pomeranian love comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes! I’m sure all of my fellow Pommy Mommies will agree that no matter how big or small, Pomeranians always manage to steal the show – and our hearts!
Peace, Love & Pomeranians,
Pom Mom Jaime Mowers
Jaime Mowers is the Pommy Mommy of Foxy and Bear-Bear.
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my pommy is a throwback, he has the biggest personality and is a bundle of fun. instagram: @peanut_the_pom
That’s awesome, Danielle! I’ll check you guys out on Instagram!
Jaime
My Angel is a 10-pound Pomeranian and I thought she was big for a pom but I guess not exactly a throwback too.
I guess I shouldn’t feel left out with my pom Mater. I sometimes have people asking me if he is a purebred pomeranin. Of course I say yes. He is just a big pomeranin. And I love him. he likes to jump too
oh you can check him out on instagram at amurrills
My Jack is also a big boy! 18 pounds! And a personality to match. He is the Air Jordan of Pom jumpers and can even jump the fence! He was rescued from a breeder and there were other small Poms taken as well, but Jack was a big bear compared to the little ones. I get asked all the time what he is 😉
Oh Jack is on Instagram @jackblackflufferpants
LOVE THIS ARTICLE !!!!!! Thank you
Our Scooby was a throwback, he was so awesome! He fluctuated between 15 & 18 lbs. He had so much love and so much personality! He is dearly missed,
I have a big 2 year old boy who is 13 pounds. I honestly like the bigger sizes better! He thinks he is a human, & is beyond spoiled rotten! His triple coat is breathtakingly gorgeous! I love my furbaby!
Thanks for reading, everybody! I love hearing about your Throwback Pommies:)
My two males are throwbacks I guess. Hunter was 11 pounds and Riley is 13 pounds. But Riley loves to jump and gets on my bed, but Hunter always needed to be picked up.
Jaime, Thanks for the article – I am so glad you picked this topic. We have a throwback named Enkidu (from the epic poem Gilgamesh). He is wonderful and quite a dog! We call him a “NeanderPom.” I have a collection of Victorian and Edwardian era real photo postcards of “Victorian Poms” as they are called in Europe. They look just like my Enkidu!
That’s awesome, Lucinda:) Glad you enjoyed the article!!
Wow, this article made me so happy! People have been making fun of my sweet boy for 4 years now… Calling him a misfit, asking why he’s so big. The breeder was trying to convince me not to take him because he was the ‘monster’ of the litter, but I knew he was for me. This was so informative and fabulous – thanks for sharing the info!
Hi Kelsey!! I’m so glad you liked the article! Now you can tell people all about your Throwback Pommy:)
Jaime
My Pomeranian is named Biggie and I thought he was big and he is a purebred but now I know he might be a throwback pommy thanks for the read
Well he might throwback genes I should say he weighs like 10 lbs
My little (big) boy, Johnny Cash, is a throwback pom as well. Weighing in at 18 lbs, not a bit overweight, he is cute as a button. He is gentle and patient with his two 5lb brother poms, but certainly thinks he’s a hunter when he gets outside. He’ll spend hours “tracking” in the yard. 🙂 Never had a sweeter dog, love him dearly and he is very protective of our family. When we call him “hero” he lights up!
Love hearing about all poms, but throwbacks are special.
Cashmere (may he rest in doggy heaven) was a throwback (12 lbs) and my first Pom. He was one unique dog. Not only he was the biggest pom in the dog park but also the most energetic. He can run for 2 hrs straight without stopping (i’m serious). He’s an escape master and destroyer of furniture. I maybe younger and less experience in training puppy then but he gave me more troubles than any of my current Pom. I miss him everyday after he’s gone. Chanel and Meeko – my current poms are sweet little princesses. They get in trouble from time to time but in no way as active as Cashmere. Throwback Pom are fun and loving, but may not be right for a laid back life in my opinion. Cashmere was a tornado that sweep into my life and kept me on my toes everyday until he left.
Thank you so much for an explanation of what a Throw Back
Pomeranian is….Chester is now 9 months and is 10 lbs and I have no problem with his size but have started wondering.
My biggest complaint was that he is a puppy! I am a happy camper with everything about him now…just asking! I knew nothing about a pom.
Ok, just started following you on Instagram:)
My Pom, Chipper, is a throwback. He’s a local celebrity! He is 16 pounds
of pure cuteness.
See some pics of him on Instagram @itsalrightma. 🙂
Cool Justine! I’ll look you up on Instagram!
We bought a cute little fluffy Pom puppy 5 years ago. Jiminy grew, then he grew some more and now weighs 25lbs. He is a total lap dog, he is smart, obedient and very loving. We were thrilled when we first learned of “Throwback” Poms. We kept thinking that we might have been “mis-led” from the person we bought him from. We called him, he reminded me that he did give me registration papers (I never registered him). None of it really matters, we love Jim, he loves us and we are all happy!
I have a gorgeous 11 year old large pommy named Nikki. It is nice to see other large pommy mommies and daddies out there.
My dog Perseus (Percy) is a throwback. He’s sable colored and weighs about 17 lbs. If throwback Poms were more well-known; people are always coming up to me asking what kind of dog he is, and it takes ages to explain the whole throwback thing.
But he is an absolute joy. One of the sweetest and most well-behaved dogs I’ve ever met. And it’s adorable to watch him and my cat play with each other.
Hi Ophelia! I know, people are always asking about my throwback Pommy, too! My throwback Pommy, Bear-Bear, is an absolutely joy.!!
Love,
Pom Mom Jaime Mowers
We got our Throwback Pom “Jaxson” about a month ago. He is 1 1/2 years old and weighs in at 18 lbs. Total sweetheart and very trainable. So far he sits, stays, rolls over, plays dead, shakes, high fives, jumps through a hoop, dances and crawls. He also loves his back near his tail rubbed. He growl/talks and raises his head when we rub him there. We tell him he is a seal when he does that! Squeaky toys make him the happiest. Great article! Love to read about throwbacks!
Today is the first time I ever heard of a “throwback Pomeranian”. I have 2 from the same litter. I have the parents and all 4 pups. Now I know when people want to say they are not real poms that I can tell them they are throwbacks. They are beautiful big boys and have gorgeous coats and you are right there is just more to love.
I have 3 throwback poms. Weighing from 17 lbs to 22 lbs.Also have my Angel in heaven that weighed 15 lbs before she got sick rest in peace baby girl mommy and daddy loves and misses you. Love the throwback poms
Hi Karla!! Jaxton sounds awesome:)
Nina, so glad we could introduce you to the term throwback! They are big, beautiful Poms:)
Love,
Pom Mom Jaime Mowers
I recently lost a very special white Pom that I now understand was a partial throwback. She weighed 13 lbs with a sturdy build and a huge coat. She also had an interesting herding instinct and was extremely smart. Both of her parents weighed around 8 lbs and I expected her to be the same. I absolutely love the larger poms! My male Pom is also large and weighs just under 14 lbs but doesn’t have the sturdy leg construction that the female had. He also has the triple coat.
I would love to find another partial throwback or throwback puppy but am wondering how, as it appears most are discovered after a purchase.
Hi Nanci!
Your throwback Pom sounds like she was beautiful!! I’m not sure if you can specifically find/look for a throwback puppy…like you said, I think you just have to wait and see how big they get:) Thanks for reading!
Love,
Pom Mom Jaime Mowers
I bought a beautiful little pom who at 9 weeks weighted 4lb 4.3oz. Now at 13 weeks he weighed in a 7lbs 4.5ozs. and now at 17 weeks he weighs in at 10lbs. and at the shoulder is already 12″. Vet said he thinks my Remington is a throwback. Do you agree? I love him being of larger size as when he gets running through the house I can at least see him coming.
I usually wait until they are 1 year old to decide if the fit the criteria of a “throwback”… but he sure sounds like he is on his way.
Ty this explains why my Pom looks a little different
Yes, Vicky! It definitely sounds like boy could be a Throwback!! I think you’ll just have to wait and see:)
Pom Mom Jaime Mowers
We’ve got a throwback pom! He’s about 8 kilos and maybe 25cm at the withers. We really like him. As he’s getting older, I’d consider getting another pom like him in the future, and I’d like to find out if I can specifically get a throwback pom. I like his foxy nose,and how athletic, sturdy and outdoorsy he is, I don’t think a toy-sized dog is right for me! Is there a way to identify them when they’re young, or anyone breeding bigger, more foxlike poms?
I’m so happy I came across this article I rescued my Sammy Ray almost 3 years ago and I am always having to convince people that he is pure pom! Now I have the terminology to back it up!! You are right it does not matter the size big or small they are all live all the time! He is so loyal and sweet and had just made an awesome companion! I am so lucky that he found me one day while I was at work. He has an instagram page if you want to see his foxy face! @sammyraybrown Thanks for sharing all about your poms!
Okay so I meant to type they are all LOVE all the time!!! Opps auto correct!
Hi Madelyn! Thanks for writing! I’m honestly not sure if there is a way to identify which Poms are throwbacks when they’re young. I’ve now had two throwback Poms, and both of them were just as tiny as “regular” Poms when they were little…so I think you probably don’t know until they get a little older:) I also don’t know of anyone who specifically breeds throwbacks, sorry!
Hi Andrea! Thanks for sharing about your boy Sammy Ray! He sounds adorable and I’ll look him up on Instagram:)
Pom Mom Jaime Mowers
Love the article, Pommy Mommy! We have a partial throwback pom ourselves and he’s about 10lbs at 8 months he’s so healthy and loveable! I am curious if you think that because they’re bigger built, that it plays an affect on whether they are more easily potty trained? I always heard that “they’re too small to control their bladder all the time” but our baby controls his just fine and he even sleeps with us in bed 🙂
Thank you for showing off your beautiful babies,
Melissa
Thank you, Melissa!! That’s awesome you have a Throwback Pommy, too:) They are hearty pups! I’m not sure if being a Throwback plays into their potty training easier/better, but I’m glad you had a good experience with that! Thanks for reading! So glad you enjoyed the article:)
My aunt has red one called Daisy-she looks more like a fox/wolf- though it took a genetics test at the vets to prove it as she thought she had been conned and instead found out that she has a full throwback Pome.
Hi Jaime. I am the proud owner of a big red throwback pom, Mr. Sugie. I would love to send you a pic of my big boy as Mr. S and your big red Pommy look like twins.
I have a 15 pound Pomeranian type Dog named Brandy, most people say she`s Pure Pomeranian, but I think she`s mixed. She`s 33 cm tall and I think she`s a little bit short, so I call her Pomeranian Corgi mix. Here`s her: https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10257674_1503125166573546_5235964186621821341_n.jpg
I am so glad that Tara (pommy mommy) sent me this article we have a blue beautiful throwback pom her name is Gretchen she weighs about 20 pound’s !!! we alway’s worried because she is so big and we did not know why as her sister we had was dainty !!! Tara solved the mystery even our vet did not know !!!! God Bless pommy mommy and to all who are blessed to have a throw back pom <3
Wow I’m so happy to have found this page! My Pomeranian is called Foxy n is the actual double of ur pom it’s amazing!!! Foxy weighs in a 7.10kg most people will stop me n ask what breed he is as they expect him to be teeny tiny.. So interesting reading bout throwback pom’s !!
My dog is 3/4 pomeranian and 1/4 shih tzu, he weighs about 23-25 pounds!! he acts just like a pom and a few people have guessed thats what he is. most people dont believe me though, ha ha. and on top of his weight his fur color is kinda different, its black and white that streaks together, so it looks like black/silver, hes very unique actually, quite head strong and independent, but so happy at the same time
This is the Charlie Bear. I have always been big for my age. Now I know I am a “throwback” pommie, too. I weigh almost 17 lbs and my Mommy says I am just big boned, not fat. She says I am the most beautiful boy EVER! ♥
How do you know it’s not mixed? Did you have them genetically tested? Just wondering.
I like to call mine “pet quality” poms. I have 4 partial throwbacks
I purchased my beautiful Brit-dog from a pom breeder and she is pure bred. She weighs in at 20 lbs and is not over weight. I’ve had her DNA tested to be sure. I love her even more.
I purchased my beautiful Brit-dog from a pom breeder and she is pure bred. She weighs in at 20 lbs and is not over weight. I’ve had her DNA tested to be sure. I love her even more.
We have a 20 lb Pom named Seamus. He was abandoned on the road near our farm, and we adopted him. We love him to death and would like to get another big Pom like him. Are there any breeders who are specifically breeding the throwback Poms?
We have a 20 lb Pom named Seamus. He was abandoned on the road near our farm, and we adopted him. We love him to death and would like to get another big Pom like him. Are there any breeders who are specifically breeding the throwback Poms?
i had one he was huuge, i miss him so much :(. He towered over his whole family it was kinda funny.
I have one thats in the middle. SHes a cutie pie. And she’s full of piss and vinegar! 😉
My Turner might have some of the genes too. More fox like nose,smooth coat and weights around 12 lbs. One vet told me that he needed to lose weight. Not!!!! He’s all muscle.
I have a beautiful 8yr old 16pound throwback Pomeranian named Duchess. I also never knew why she was so big and it had not crossed my mind to ask the vet until today I was told it is completely normal and that they’re called throwback Pomeranian. My sister has been bothering me for years likes to make fun and calls my baby a mutt saying she’s mixed with a chihuahua because she’s not a cute small Pomeranian with a bear face. Finally today I got to shut her up lol I googled throwback Pomeranian and came across your page I’m so happy I did as I got to prove her wrong. Thank you 🙂
wow i just learned thus today and ive had my pom since 3 yrs old and hes 9 now. my throwback love kf my life pom is all black and currently weighs 24lbs (hes a tad overweight though lol)
do they have the same life expectancy as the toy breeds of 12 to 16 yrs? i dont even wanna think of the day something happens to my baby. love him to death
I have a purebred pomeranian Bailey, who a 5 months weighs just over 7 kgs. cream in colour. I kept phoning the people I got him from believing he wasnt a purebred. Kept getting reassured he was. I then thought throwback, so have been looking into them. Thank you for helping me realise he is a pom but, a special one!
You are kidding right? There is no such thing, sorry to say. The standard is 3 to 7 pounds with 4-6 being ideal for show specimens. Anything over or under the size standard is objectionable but still a Pom. I have shown 3 pounds and I have shown 8 pounds. I have finished their Championships. It doesn’t mean the 8 pound dog is anything other then a Pomeranian. Anything bigger then that.. is just poorly bred. I know you all love your dogs and that’s fantastic!!! But it doesn’t mean you should coin a new term for them. Some of the pictures I have seen of your dogs are dogs with questionable breeding. Please continue to love your dogs, but PLEASE, speak to REPUTABLE breeders who know this breed inside and out. Terms like Mini, teacup, standard size, or throwback infuriate those of us who are reputable breeders because it gives the “breeders” with poorly bred dogs room to continue to breed. Give them an inch…and they will breed whatever you want for money. Its disgusting and wrong. Again, I know you all love your dogs. Please just don’t think terms that people come up with are anything other then ways to make money off them.
I have what must be a throwback Pom. 14.5 lbs. DNA test came back as a purebred Pom. I was shocked. We rescued her so we had no idea what breed she was.
IF I WANTED NOTHING MORE THEN A SHOW PIECE POM I WOULD HAVE ONE. I LOVE ALL MY BABIES THEY ARE ALL PURE POM AND THEY RANGE FROM 4-14 LBS IF I WANTED SOMETHING AS FRAGILE AS A SHOW PIECE I WOULD HAVE GLASS ONES.
My throwback, Buffy, is three years old, 21 pounds, and in perfect shape (:
Oh my…calm down……. I’m sure there are throwbacks…My Shammie is 18-20 lbs…..Her parents were 6 lbs……………When I sent a pic to her breeder in Casper WY…she was amazed……I love that she is bigger…………..
I have a pom, from two of the smallest poms I have ever seen and they belong to my mom. So I am very confident of his lineage. But Jesse is a 26 pound pure pom. He was in a litter of 6 and had more than doubled in size- compared to the rest of the litter by the time he was four months old. The vet who cared for the litters health was amazed at his size difference and still follows.
I guess I have a throwback pom hes 4 and 18 lbs…always wondered why he was so big when his parents were 4 and 6lbs
That cute little cream and tan pom in my avatar now weighs a whopping 24 lbs! Teddy is happy and healthy and actually on the lean side. His Mom was a show quality 7 lber. He is just more to love. He is not my first “throwback” and my second biggest was a cream colored 22 lb gorgeous female. I’m not looking to breed, I’m looking to love. And I have actually started him in a harass to pull a modified wagon( Thanks Daddy!). You might wonder why I did this, we did it because we could not keep him busy enough and a trainer friend suggested doing something related to what his breed was bred for. He loves to “work” and I love to spend extra time trying to keep him busy. His 12 lb blue merle Pom sister likes to ride in the wagon, she’s more than a bit of a lazy princess!
Trying to find a puppy in the Wilmington nc aria, could someone please respond.
Trying to find a puppy in the Wilmington nc aria, could someone please respond.
Trying to find a puppy in the Wilmington nc aria, could someone please respond.
Trying to find a puppy in the Wilmington nc aria, could someone please respond.
My 2-year old Pom, Bruno, is a registered pure bred and weighs in at…..(drum roll)…..33.2 lbs! He is not overweight, he’s just a big boy. BTW, that’s not his picture to the left.
I have a throw back pom ergo has just turned 16. Baby, has been the best dog I’ve ever known! She’s never been fat but in her prime she weighed 16 pounds. At that weight she could still easily jump up on a tall bed! Sadly I know she is old and not going to be with me forever, but knowing other poms have their back genes and they can be found gives me hope to find another dig that may hold Candle to get. Thanks for the great article!
I have a shelter dog. Looks just like a throwback pom. Will a throwback pom have purebred pom dna or mixed pom & spitz
My Foxy is not a tiny Pom but is not a throwback. She’s a rescue, and the pound thought she might be mixed. The vet says she is probably full-blooded.
My baby is about three pounds overweight. I am deliberate about what I feed her and her treats. Anyone else have problems with maintaining your pom babies weight?
My Luna is 8 months old and already 14 pounds of fluffy love. Both of her parents were under 7 pounds each. My puppy purse is collecting dust, but we love every ounce of Luna.
My Luna is 8 months old and already 14 pounds of fluffy love. Both of her parents were under 7 pounds each. My puppy purse is collecting dust, but we love every ounce of Luna.
So glad to read this! I have been trying to figure out why my pom (rescue) is a giant! She looks just like your pup on the left in your pic.
I think Jack Estiban is a throwback. All future #TBT will be a shout out to him lol
I have a pom and he weighs in at 21lbs. And he is my very active 2 year old.
I have a pom and he weighs in at 21lbs. And he is my very active 2 year old.
I have a pom and he weighs in at 21lbs. And he is my very active 2 year old.
just as beautiful !!! I thought that was standard size
I have a pom who weighs twelve lbs. Because he was born when his parents were older and was the only pup in the litter we thought he was just a bit bigger. He is a registered pom and mom and dad have had champion show dogs. He is a typical pom in behaviour, very very independent and loving and protective just really big. He is mainly red and cream with a longer nose and looks like a fox. He did have very big paws when we got him at 7 weeks. He is extremely friendly and sturdy.
This is Bandit! He is my almost 11 year old (Oct 11) big boy, weighing in at 15 lbs. Very independent and a bully too. He is my very best friend!
I believe I have a throwback too! Bear weighs in at 15 lbs. but his litter mate Foxy doesn’t even weigh half that. They look like twins except for the difference in size. They are both adorable and LOVE people.
You have such lovely Poms! I also have a throwback pomeranian. He weighs about 20 lbs and is not overweight. No one ever believes me that he is an akc pom, they always think he is a sheltie. I would post a picture if it would let me.
My baby boy is 5 months old and is already 10 pounds! Thinking he could be a partial or full throwback! Time will tell. More to love!
I have a partial Throwback Pom 12lbs(male) and a 5.5lbs female Pom. Would it be safe for her to have pups from such a lager Pom?
My Pom Pom is big too! I never knew there were others like him 🙂 Hes the sweetest baby and so funny ! Just love him like a child 🙂 hes our little Bear ! Fluffy fluff ❤
I had my first Pom 13 years ago (Shu Shu passed in March 2015) she was a 7 lb pom at her heaviest 8 lbs I recently got a 4 yr old Parti Pom Lucy is 10 lbs a pure throwback love Shu Shu had the fox face Lucy has the teddy bear face More like a panda as she is a black and white Parti its just more to love is how I see it lol
I just adopted my first “throwback” and I love him!
I would like to purchase or adopt a happy, never -been-abused female throwback pom or pom-mix, up to five years old, around 15-20 lbs. Must not be cat agressive and must be dog-friendly and playful. We have a very timid cat, but we are looking for a companion for my recently adopted 22lb terrier mix. He is adjusting well in the house but is still fearful of almost everything (blowing pastic bags, people , garbage cans etc.) on our daily 2-3 mile walks. He is very good with other dogs. I would like a confident dog for him to learn from. He learned to use pet door from a friend’s dog–I couldn’t teach him. We are both retired and usually home. Yard is fenced. If you have such a dog, or know of one, please email me at exnyms@aol.com. Thanks.
Hello! I’m thrilled to have stumbled upon this blog! I am a Pommy Mommy to Finn. He is a documented pomeranian who weighs in at 22 pounds. He is not overweight he is very big and his fluff makes him look even heavier! When people ask and I tell them he’s a full bred pomeranian they think I’m nuts. I love my guy! I found his picture and ad online like I found your blog. I adopted him the next day. Just before he turned 5.
I’d love to be able to share a picture!
Hi, I have a beautiful throwback, although he is in the final stages of heart disease. I wonder how would I ever find another like him. I had expected him to be a tiny Pom but he grew larger and shed all his puppy fur when he was about 10 months old. He is my beautiful surprise.
Thank you much for this article! It was very interesting and informative. I do have a Throwback Pom named Chippy
I have a above average pom, however Balto is not a throwback. Most people are surprised when I tell them he’s a pom. He’s no teacup! Like all poms he’s bright, intelligent, was easily trained, took to a collar, lead, and traveling like a duck to water. He barked a lot at D & B Pomeranians, however he’s never barked with me. He’s six years old. I’ve had him since he was five months old. He’s been trained as a service animal. He has a 106 pound heart inside a seven pound body. He’s taller and heavier than his three pound teacup sisters. He is a throwback in attitude! He doesn’t see himself as a lap dog and tolerates being held, but doesn’t like being carried. He has four paws and can walk thank you very much is his attitude! He is very independent, very loyal, and very protective. After reading your article I now know why he tries to herd me into the tub during thunderstorms. Balto looks like a fox, plus he has red and white markings. Acts like a cat (that independent attitude). Eats like a bear. He loves fruit, nuts, and meat. Dried sweet potatoes are his favorite treat. Bottom line like all poms he’s a heart stealer!
I have a throwback pom that my dad gave me. He was the same size as all the pups in the litter. what drew me to him was is coloring. Just around the edge of his upper lip it looked like he was being sneaky and and got into some chocolate milk. He was also the loudest of the bunch. He is so smart, has attitude, and he is very protective of me. I have been sick for a while and it’s like he knows when I am getting ready to have an “episode”. he ha to be put in another room because he doesn’t want any one to touch me. He startrd having seizures about 4 years ago. He is my baby. He is spoiled rotten, but he is such a good dog. He has been an absolute blessing.
Hi Jaime. I am pretty sure my pom, Bentley, has Throwback genes. He’s 14lbs and almost as tall as our Schipperke. He doesn’t look overweight or anything, so I’m assuming he’s a throwback. He’s Tricolor too which is pretty cool!
Can anyone give the website or contact info for throwback breeders?! In ANY state?! Thanks! moniquenichole1@gmail.com
My Maggie is 18lbs and no one believes she’s a Pomeranian. She is surprisingly intelligent. And really communicates well with us. With blue eyes and blue Merle coloring she’s ultra beautiful. It’s enjoyable seeing peoples initial reaction to such a rare combination of traits she has.
My Buddy boy was one. He wight 15 pounds. He lived to be 19 years in human years. He was my best friend. So smart and funny. Miss him terribly. I wish I could find me another one. But I’m having no luck. Anyone have any suggestions?
We always wondered why are beloved pomeranian Winston who had a beautiful flat, red coat. He weighed around 18 pounds and lived to be 16. After he died, we got Taz, a beagle/italian greyhound mix, from the shelter. I love both dogs equally, but they are so different from one another. Taz is such a drama queen, and he wants to please, whereas, Winston just liked to hang out and chill.
Looking for a group that isn’t FB where we can share Pom antics! My Gracie is 1 1/2 now and 15 1/2 lbs! Oh, I so wanted a pocket dog! I was told she would she would be 7-8 lbs! As Gracie continued to grew I knew she wouldn’t fit in my pocket! She is my life saver, my Velcro dog, my best friend, she is my Gracie! She is so naughty, requires constant attention! I love her so much!
I recently lost the best dog I ever had, a 15 lb Throwback Pom. I’ve been all over the internet trying to find breeders, but have fallen short. Anyone know of a breeder? Mine was a rescue, found abandoned, tied to a water pipe in Southern Virginia, so I have no idea where he originally came from. He had the best spirit and was a real joy. He was 2 years old and completely untrained when I met him — I can’t even imagine how more bonded we could have become if we had met when he was a puppy. I’d like to give that a try.