Did Queen Victoria help make the breed popular?
Yes – her late life interest in the breed was a big bonus, however, other factors also contributed. Interest in the small and small medium size pre-existed the Queen’s involvement. The founding of The Pomeranian Club was also an asset especially as its first President was a young lady – Miss Hamilton. In 1894 Mrs Stennard Robinson registered The Ladies Kennel Association and in 1895 the LKA held its first (all breeds) dog show. The LKA attracted many influential and aristocratic ladies including the Princess of Wales and encouraged women to exhibit their dogs. The Queen was only involved in showing Poms from 1891 to 1893 (inclusive).
