The Pomchi is
a recent designer breed of dog and has no known history. So we are left to
analyse the parent dogs to trace their lineage. There is a disagreement as to
where the Chihuahua originated - some say
it was brought to Mexico by Spanish traders that hailed from China. Others state
that they are a descendant of an ancient South American dog found in the 19th century which
was called the Techichi. Either group could be right! During the 1850s the
short hair Chihuahua was first discovered in the Mexican State of Chihuahua, where they got their name. These small dogs were brought to America during the
1800s and were registered with the American
Kennel Club in 1904. The long haired Chihuahua is thought to have been a result of breeding the short hair with the
Pomeranian or the Papillon. They are a confident dog, brave beyond their size,
and have an alert nature much like a terrier. The Pomeranian was developed as a companion dog and originated in the province of Pomerania for which they were named. Originally a lot bigger in size (around 30 pounds) they were used for herding sheep, but become popular as a companion dog. Famous people such as Newton, Michelangelo, and Mozart enjoyed the company of the Pomeranian. A Princess from Pomerania married an English Prince during the 18th century and brought her two Poms with her. The rich became enamoured with the Pom, especially Queen Victoria who began to breed them to be smaller, at around 12 pounds. After her death, other breeders further reduced their size and increased the color. America saw its first Pomeranian in the 1880s. Outgoing, sociable and engaging, the Pomeranian set about winning the hearts of everyone it met.
