Joan Behrend of Long Island, New York, carries her Pomeranian Honey Nut Cheerio, at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York City after arriving for the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, February 10, 2012. The 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the country's oldest and largest dog show competition takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York on February 13 and 14. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY) 

A Pomeranian dog dressed as a "Reaper" models its costume during the "Scaredy Cats and Dogs" Halloween fund-raising event at a mall in Quezon City, Metro Manila, October 23, 2011. Some 100 pets participated in the event to raise funds for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Animal Rehabilitation Center, a temporary shelter for more than 100 dogs and cats which were either abandoned or rescued from cruelty or neglect. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

Polish "Dar Mlodziezy", the white full-rigger of Gdynia Maritime Academy, leaves the harbour to take part in a great parade of the Culture Tall Ships Regatta on the Bay of Gdansk near the eastern Polish Baltic Sea city of Gdynia September 5, 2011. The Culture 2011 Tall Ships Regatta featured two races from Klaipeda to Turku to Gdynia as part of the Tall Ships festival season, during which participating cities showcased their cultural activities, according to organisers. In the background is seen "Sea Towers" , highest building on Pomeranian coast. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel (POLAND - Tags: SPORT YACHTING SOCIETY TRAVEL) 

A girl plays with Ruby, a Pomeranian-Shiba Inu mix, before a "doya", or dog yoga, lesson in Hong Kong August 20, 2011. The class aims to help dogs find their 'inner' peace and maintain a close relationship with dog lovers, according to the instructors. Picture taken August 20, 2011. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

Yoga instructor Suzette Ackermann (L) carrying Snowball, a Pekingese, assists a girl nicknamed Megabox, carrying Ruby, a Pomeranian-Shiba Inu mix, during a "doya" or dog yoga lesson in Hong Kong August 20, 2011. The class aims to help dogs find their 'inner' peace and to maintain a close relationship with dog lovers, according to the instructors. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

A girl nicknamed Megabox holds Ruby, a Pomeranian-Shiba Inu mix, before taking part in a "doya" or dog yoga lesson in Hong Kong August 20, 2011. The class aims to help dogs find their 'inner' peace and to maintain a close relationship with dog lovers, according to the instructors. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

Pepito, a pomeranian, gets a massage at a dog spa in Cainta, Metro Manila July 19, 2011. While dog grooming is becoming popular in major cities in the Philippines, local reports say about 500,000 dogs are killed as dog meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of the country. The Philippine Animal Welfare Act prohibits torturing and killing of dogs for commercial sale. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

Nikita, a pomeranian, gets a pedicure at a dog spa in Cainta, Metro Manila July 19, 2011. While dog grooming is becoming popular in major cities in the Philippines, local reports say about 500,000 dogs are killed as dog meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of the country. The Philippine Animal Welfare Act prohibits torturing and killing of dogs for commercial sale. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

Pepito, a pomeranian, gets a massage at a dog spa in Cainta, Metro Manila July 19, 2011. While dog grooming is becoming popular in major cities in the Philippines, local reports say about 500,000 dogs are killed as dog meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of the country. The Philippine Animal Welfare Act prohibits torturing and killing of dogs for commercial sale. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

Tontite, a Pomeranian dressed as "Zorro", the Spanish masked swordsman in the movie "The Mask of Zorro", models its costume during the "Scaredy Cats and Dogs" Halloween fund-raising event at a mall in Quezon City October 23, 2010. Some 70 pets participated in the event to raise funds for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)'s Animal Rehabilitation Center, a temporary shelter for more than 100 dogs and cats which were either abandoned or rescued from cruelty or neglect. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY ANIMALS) 

A Belington Terrier (L) and a Pomeranian Spitz look at each other during the International Dog Show in Afula October 9, 2010. REUTERS/Nir Elias (ISRAEL - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

A Belington Terrier (L) and a Pomeranian Spitz look at each other during the International Dog Show in Afula October 9, 2010. REUTERS/Nir Elias (ISRAEL - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

A Pomeranian is seen during the annual "Mayor's Cup 2009" dog contest in Moscow, December 19, 2009. The dogs were judged based on their grooming. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous jumps off the surfboard as he competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous jumps off the surfboard as he competes in the 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous hangs on to the surfboard as he competes in his 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SOCIETY ANIMALS) 

A six-year old Pomeranian named Bobby Gorgeous waits to compete in his 20lbs and under heat at the 4th annual Helen Woodward Animal Center "Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon" at dog beach in Del Mar, California September 13, 2009. The event helps raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SOCIETY) 

A Pomeranian is seen dressed up with a hat and a pair of sunglasses while taking a walk with its owner at a shopping district in Tokyo May 23, 2009. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN ANIMALS SOCIETY) 

A Pomeranian is seen dressed up with a hat and a pair of sunglasses while taking a walk with its owner at a shopping district in Tokyo May 23, 2009. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN ANIMALS SOCIETY) 

A Pomeranian named Cheerio poses for cameras before a news conference for The 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York February 5, 2009. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES) 

German girl Elin poses with four Pomeranian dogs during a photo call for a dog show in Dortmund April 24, 2008. More than 6,000 dogs will compete for the title of the best pedigree hound on May 2 to 4, 2008 in Dortmund. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY) 

A Pomeranian looks up to his handler while competing in the Toy group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York February 12, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES) 

A Pomeranian looks up to his handler while competing in the Toy group at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York February 12, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES) 

Two Pomeranians look from their enclosure during an international dog show in Belgrade February 10, 2008. REUTERS/Ivan Milutinovic (SERBIA) 

A Pomeranian rests while waiting its turn to compete during the Asia Kennel Union (AKU) championship dog show in Singapore August 26, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE) 

Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix dog 'Tinkerbell' and a baby sit in prams while Tinkerbell's owner and the baby's mother talk in a park in Tokyo August 19, 2007. Dogs now outnumber children aged 10 and under in Japan -- there were 13.1 million dogs in 2006. As the number of humans shrink, the dog population is growing, research firm Euromonitor said, and so it the market for dog-related products. To match feature JAPAN-DOGS/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN) 

Toshiko Horikoshi dresses her Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix 'Tinkerbell' as she gets ready to go out in Tokyo August 16, 2007. Dogs now outnumber children aged 10 and under in Japan -- there were 13.1 million dogs in 2006. As the number of humans shrink, the dog population is growing, research firm Euromonitor said, and so it the market for dog-related products. To match feature JAPAN-DOGS/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN) 

Tinkerbell (L), a Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix, and Ginger, a teacup poodle, sit in a pram next to a baby while their owner and the baby's mother talk at a park in Tokyo August 19, 2007. Dogs now outnumber children aged 10 and under in Japan -- there were 13.1 million dogs in 2006. As the number of humans shrink, the dog population is growing, research firm Euromonitor said, and so it the market for dog-related products. To match feature JAPAN-DOGS/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN) 

Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix dog 'Tinkerbell' and a baby sit in prams while Tinkerbell's owner and the baby's mother talk at a park in Tokyo August 19, 2007. Dogs now outnumber children aged 10 and under in Japan -- there were 13.1 million dogs in 2006. As the number of humans shrink, the dog population is growing, research firm Euromonitor said, and so it the market for dog-related products. To match feature JAPAN-DOGS/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN) 

A dog is dressed as a bride as it takes part in a wedding ceremony for pets at a shopping mall in Hong Kong ahead of Valentine's Day February 13, 2007. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA) 

Actress Eva Longoria of the U.S. poses for photographers with a pomeranian in the pet department of Harrods store in central London, where she officially opened the store's annual winter sale December 28, 2006. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (BRITAIN) 

Actress Eva Longoria of the U.S. poses for photographers with pomeranians in the pet department of Harrods store in central London, where she officially opened the store's annual winter sale, December 28, 2006. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (BRITAIN) 

Actress Eva Longoria of the U.S. poses for photographers with pomeranians in the pet department of Harrods store in central London, where she officially opened the store's annual winter sale, December 28, 2006. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (BRITAIN) 

Actress Eva Longoria of the U.S. poses for photographers with pomeranians in the pet department of Harrods store in central London, where she officially opened the store's annual winter sale, December 28, 2006. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (BRITAIN) 

Pomeranian Spitzel, wears a Pope Benedict XVI costume designed by owner and German fashion designer Hildegard Bergbauer, as he rests in the grass in the Bavarian village of Hailing, September 13, 2006. REUTERS/Alexandra Beier (GERMANY) 

Pomeranian Spitzel, wears a Pope Benedict XVI costume designed by owner and German fashion designer Hildegard Bergbauer, as he rests in the grass in the Bavarian village of Hailing, September 13, 2006. REUTERS/Alexandra Beier (GERMANY) 

Pomeranians line up in the ring during the 130th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York February 13, 2006. This year features 2,500 dogs competing for Best in Show, which will take place Tuesday evening. REUTERS/Seth Wenig 

Pomeranians line up in the ring during the 130th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York February 13, 2006. This year features 2,500 dogs competing for Best in Show, which will take place Tuesday evening. REUTERS/Seth Wenig 

Gretta Garbo, a pomeranian, waits with her handler, Tish Cannon, during the 130th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York February 13, 2006. This year features 2,500 dogs competing for Best in Show, which will take place on Tuesday evening. REUTERS/Seth Wenig 

Gretta Garbo, a pomeranian, waits with her handler, Tish Cannon, during the 130th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York February 13, 2006. This year features 2,500 dogs competing for Best in Show, which will take place on Tuesday evening. REUTERS/Seth Wenig 

An Indian model displays a Pomeranian during a fashion show of dogs in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late on November 12, 2005. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw 

An Indian model shows a Pomeranian during a fashion show of dogs in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late on November 12, 2005. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw 

An Indian model displays a Pomeranian during a fashion show of dogs in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late on November 12, 2005. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw 

'Willow,' a Pomeranian, gets a doggie massage in the "Doggie Spa" at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York February 13, 2005. Canines from all over the world have converged on New York for the 129th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show which is America's second longest continuous held sporting event. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton SS 

Luther the Pomeranian is combed by his handler Bill McFadden at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York February 13, 2005. Canines from all over the world have converged on New York for the 129th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show which is America's second longest continuous held sporting event. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton SS 

U.S. actress Lucy Liu holds Pomeranian dogs on the first day of the annual January sales at Harrods retail store, London, January 3, 2005. Harrods Chairman Mohammed Al Fayed stated 2% of the turnover from the first day would be donated to the tsunami earthquake disaster fund. REUTERS/Toby Melville TM/SN 

U.S. actress Lucy Liu holds Pomeranian dogs on the first day of the annual January sales at Harrods retail store, London, January 3, 2005. Harrods Chairman Mohammed Al Fayed stated 2% of the turnover from the first day would be donated to tsunami earthquake disaster fund. REUTERS/Toby Melville TM/acm 

U.S. actress Lucy Liu holds a Pomeranian dog on the first day of the annual January sales at Harrods retail store, London, January 3, 2005. Harrods Chairman Mohammed Al Fayed stated 2% of the turnover from the first day would be donated to tsunami earthquake disaster fund. REUTERS/Toby Melville TM/ACM 

A Pomeranian dog stares into the camera at the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Association dog show in Honolul. Tater Tots, a two-year-old Pomeranian stares into the camera at the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Association dog show in Honolulu, Hawaii September 4, 2004. Tater Tots is owned by Shari Fukuyama of Mililani. REUTERS/Lucy Pemoni 

An investor brings her pomeranian dog to watch stock prices at a brokerage in Taipei May 17, 2004. Taiwan stocks tumbled 5.1 percent to close at a nine-month low on Monday, weighed down by China's warning against independence and lingering worries over slowing growth in the island's two largest export markets. The stock index finished at 5,482.96 after China slammed President Chen Shui-bian's independence leanings just before his May 20 inauguration. REUTERS/Simon Kwong SK 

Champion Howlene Teahra Impero or "Pero" for short, placed first as 'Best Toy in Show,' at the All Breed Dog Show hosted by the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers, April 11, 2004 in Kaneohe, Hawaii. [Pero, who has also claimed the top Pomeranian ranking in Hawaii for the past two years is owned by Hazel Miller of Honolulu, Arlene Otaguro of Hawaii and Robin Watanabe of Hawaii.] 

Champion Howlene Teahra Impero or "Pero" for short, placed first as 'Best Toy in Show,' at the All Breed Dog Show hosted by the Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers, April 11, 2004 in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Pero, who has also claimed the top Pomeranian ranking in Hawaii for the past two years is owned by Hazel Miller of Honolulu, Arlene Otaguro of Hawaii and Robin Watanabe of Hawaii. REUTERS/Lucy Pemoni LP/JDP 

A Pomeranian puppy peeps from a basket at a Pet Festival in Shanghai March 26, 2004. Dog ownership, banned under the rule of the late Mao Zedong as a bourgeois pastime, was legalised only a few years ago as higher living standards allowed many people to afford pets, including imported breeds. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV CC/CP 

A POMERANIAN TROTS AROUND THE RING AS IT IS JUDGED IN A TOY CLASS DURING THE 101ST CRUFTS DOG SHOW IN BIRMINGHAM. A Pomeranian trots around the ring as it is judged in a toy class during the 101st Crufts dog show in Birmingham, March 4, 2004. Crufts was founded in 1891 by entrepreneur Charles Cruft and has long been established as one of the world's greatest dog shows. NO RIGHTS CLEARANCES OR PERMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS IMAGE REUTERS/Darren Staples 

A pomeranian named Momo poses for photographers as she models doggie
apparel during a doggie fashion show at Tokyo's Mitsukoshi department
store on June 10, 2003. REUTERS/Issei Kato

IK/FA 

A pomeranian dog named Momo models a dress during a doggie fashion show
at Tokyo's Mitsukoshi department store on June 10, 2003. REUTERS/Issei
Kato

IK/FA 

Pookie the Pomeranian and Golden Retriever Loi Luke are treated to a
herbal massage in Bangkok on March 11, 2003. Local entrepreneurs have
launched an internet company offering traditional Thai relaxation
treatments to the city's pampered pooches. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

NWA 

Pookie the Pomeranian is treated to a herbal massage in Bangkok on
March 11, 2003. Local entrepreneurs have launched an internet company
offering traditional Thai relaxation treatments to the city's pampered
pooches. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

NWA/CP 

Pookie the Pomeranian (L) and Golden Retriever Loi Luke are treated to
a herbal massage in Bangkok on March 11, 2003. Local entrepreneurs have
launched an internet company offering traditional Thai relaxation
treatments to the city's pampered pooches. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

NWA/CP 

David Apple (L) and his wife Michelle Apple (C) hudde under blankets
along Colorado Blvd. trying to stay warm while waiting with their
pomeranian "Roxy" (L) for the start of the 114th Rose Parade in
Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2003. Parade organizers expect more
than 500,000 spectators along the parade route, many of which camp out
for days before the start of the parade for a prime spot. REUTERS/Fred
Greaves

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