Is my Spitz a Pomeranian or a German Spitz?

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Hi everyone, I’ve just adopted a Pomeranian puppy that isn’t Kennel Club registered. His mum was a Pom (about 6.2 lbs) and his dad was a toy Spitz (around 7 lbs). I’m a bit concerned because at 3 months old, he already weighs 5.7 lbs (my vet says he’s just having a growth spurt), but that seems huge for a Pomeranian. Do you think he’ll end up being a German Spitz? His siblings never went over 5.5 lbs and I was promised he’d be a Pom (which pushed the price up to about £1,700). His brother from a previous litter is only 4.4 lbs at 10 months old... he was bottle-fed by the breeder as the mum didn't have any milk, which might explain the size difference. My vet is certain he isn’t overweight, just growing. Has anyone else had a puppy this weight who actually stayed small?
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    Johajoie Icon representing the flag French
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    Hi @Angelyli, I’m in the same boat (Bad is about 6 lbs and is 3 months old today). How did his growth and size progress by the time he hit 6 months? Thanks.
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    Hi there,

    I'll give you a few pointers to help you get an idea of your pet's future size: as the names Pomeranian or Small Spitz suggest, they are small breeds:

    - 20cm (about 8 inches) at the withers +/- 2cm for the Pomeranians

    - 26cm (about 10 inches) +/- 3cm for the Small Spitz

    Weight varies according to height and is generally between 4.4 lbs and 10 lbs (2 to 4.5 kg). So, if at three months old he is already nearly 6.6 lbs (3 kg), it’s likely he’ll fall into the "small" category.

    Nothing is set in stone (he might be small in height but quite "heavy", which isn't necessarily a good thing), so don't hesitate to keep an eye on his weight and height until he's 6 months old (the average length of the growth period).

    Hope this helps,

    Have a lovely day,

    Paul

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    Honestly, I think you’ve been ripped off. Paying around £1,700 for a dog that isn't KC registered (meaning there's no guarantee of the breed) is a total joke! If your puppy weighs nearly 6 lbs at 3 months, they’re going to end up much bigger than their so-called parents... Mind you, as Emla said, extreme breeding is dangerous for a dog's health. Whether breeders are trying to make them smaller and smaller or bigger and bigger, it’s never a good thing. You might unintentionally end up with a standard-sized dog, but at least they'll probably be healthy. I say that, but I don't know the breed inside out and I’m not sure exactly which health issues affect Pomeranians, but I’m certain there are some.
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    https://www.belpatt.fr/courbe-de-poids-chiens/Spitz Personally, I think a dog that’s too small can have more health problems than one with a more standard build, so if I were you, I’d be glad to have a dog of that size.
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