Pomeranian Colors

Pomeranian’s come in a wide variety of colors, although orange and orange sable are currently the most common. The original colors of Pomeranian’s were Black, Brown (Chocolate), and Parti.

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From the Pomeranian Standard

 

COLOR
All colors, patterns, and variations thereof are allowed and must be judged on an equal basis. 

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PATTERNS:
Brindle – Dark cross stripes on any solid color or allowed pattern. 
Parti – White base with any solid color or allowed pattern.  A white blaze is preferred on the head. Ticking is undesirable. Extreme Piebald: White with patches of color on head and base of tail. Piebald: White with patches of color on head, body, and base of tail. Irish: Color on the head and body with white legs, chest and collar. 
Tan Points – Any solid color or allowed pattern with markings sharply defined above each eye, inside the ears, muzzle, throat, forechest, all lower legs and feet, the underside of the tail and skirt. The richer the tan the more desirable. Tan markings should be readily visible.

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Classifications: The Open Classes at specialty shows may be divided by color as follows: Open Red, Orange, Cream, and Sable; Open Black, Brown, and Blue; Open Any Other Color, Pattern, or Variation.

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ROCS Class – (Red, Orange, Cream, Sable)
Sable includes: Red Sable, Orange Sable, Cream Sable, Sable, Wolf Sable

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BBB Class – (Black, Brown, Blue)

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AOAC Class - (Any Other Allowed Color)
Beaver, Brindle, Merle, Parti, Tan Points, and White

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AKC designated colors and markings.

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The American Pomeranian Club wishes to thank everyone who submitted photographs of their Pomeranians for use on the website. All photographs have been used with permission of the owners and photographers.