1891   

Points from the suggested “Code” of the New Pomeranian Club – Symmetry and general appearance –In general build and coat more especially, the Pomeranian should somewhat resemble the rough-coated colly, with the difference that his head should be shorter, ears smaller and carried perfectly erect and his tail curled up from the root tightly over his back or lying flat on the back. He must be a compact little dog well proportioned in build, standing on straight limbs and possessing a profuse coat of long and perfectly straight silky hair all over his body, forming a mane round his neck of longer hair, with the forelegs feathered and the thighs more heavily feathered. He must be sharp and intelligent in expression and exhibit great activity and buoyancy of disposition and should not exceed twenty pounds in weight, the smaller specimens being preferable.