What breed of dog is this?

She looks like a purebred Pom to me.

Backyard bred Poms can be large- up to 20 pounds even.

This is because Backyard breeders use larger bitches to get larger litters= more profits.

She is pretty typical of the flat coated, fox faced oversized Poms that are the majority.

I attend "Pom Parties" In my area, and we will have over 100 Poms show up. More look like your aunts dog then the typical show Pom.

Here is some Pomeranian Identification Tips from Second Chance Pomeranians.

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HOW TO IDENTIFY A POMERANIAN

even when it's "pet quality"

COLOR: Poms come in many different colors. The most typical color is some variation of what is called Orange, but there are many other possible colors. Some of the more common colors are:

Red (think Irish Setter)

Light Orange or Cream (sometimes called Champagne)

Sable (any of the above colors with an overlay of black, especially on the back)

*Orange, red, and cream colors may also have lighter color shading, especially on the tail and the hair around the tail.

Black (sometimes greying as early as 2 years old)

Black and Tan (think Doberman)

Other colors: White, Brown (as in Chocolate), Beaver, Blue, Parti-color (think Papillon) There is also a possibility for Wolf Sable (think Keeshond), but that is extremely rare in adult Poms. Many puppies that will grow up to be Orange or Orange Sable are Wolf-Sable colored as puppies, and are incorrectly labelled as Wolf Sable by ignorant or unscrupulous breeders.

*Any Pom's muzzle or chin may be black, especially in puppies.

This page is designed to aid shelter-workers in particular, but also anyone else who is interested in identifying a Pomeranian. Much helpful information is also available on the American Pomeranian Club's Rescue page. Whenever possible, I will link a description to the picture of a Rescued Pom or of one of my own Poms that matches the description.

*******************Antique styles of Pomeranians********************

SIZE: The correct weight for a Pomeranian is 3-7 pounds. The Poms we see in Rescue are generally larger (8-12 pounds) and sometimes much larger; I have seen them up to 18 pounds, and have heard of 25-pounders. This is because Poms were bred down in size during the Victorian period and frequently, with poor breeding, will revert. Puppy millers prefer the larger females, since they produce bigger litters.

****There is no such thing as a Toy, Miniature, or Standard Pomeranian****

There is only correct or incorrect size.

COAT: The Pom coat should be heavy and "double," with a short, soft, dense undercoat that makes the longer, harsher outer coat stand out. The coat resembles that of the Keeshond or American Eskimo Dog, Spitz breeds closely related to the Pomeranian. In Rescue, however, we often see flat, soft, or short coats. Males at age one and females a few weeks after giving birth "blow coat" heavily. Four-month-old puppies also lose coat heavily; this stage is sometimes called the "puppy uglies." Any Pom "out of coat" may be mistaken for a Pom mix. Also, some Poms, especially males, develop a condition known as "Black Skin Disease" (which is not a disease, but a genetic problem) that causes them to lose most of their hair. The skin turns black; hence the name. Sometimes the coat comes back later.

EARS: Almost all Poms have "prick," or upright ears. Occasionally a three to six month old puppy's ears will droop, like those of a Sheltie. Ears should be small, but pet-quality Poms sometimes have larger ears.

EYES: The eyes should be dark, medium-size, and almond shaped, set well into the skull. Rescue Poms frequently have larger or smaller eyes, round eyes, or protruding eyes like those of a Pekingese.

MUZZLE: A show Pom's muzzle should be rather short with a high-appearing forehead, but pet-quality Poms generally have long muzzles. Many prospective owners actually prefer and ask for this "foxy" look. (Which is why so many Poms are named "Foxy.")

TEETH: Like other Toy breeds, Pomeranians sometimes retain their baby teeth. They need to be pulled at about 7 months; if they are not, the permanent teeth will be crooked and subject to problems later. Poms frequently lose their teeth early, especially if they are not cleaned regularly. Vets often misjudge the age of a Pom based on excessive accumulation of tartar (normal without proper care) or because of missing teeth.

TAIL: Poms carry their tails straight over their backs. Some pet-quality Poms have a low tail-set, which causes them to carry it lower part of the time, and some have a kink in the end of the tail, like that of a pig.

PERSONALITY: Pomeranians normally have a friendly, out-going personality. It generally takes very poor breeding and/or an extremely abusive situation to cause them to be aggressive, but it can happen. Poms, even older ones, generally re-home and bond to new owners very easily. They are people-oriented by nature.

http://www.secondchancepoms.org/Identify.html

http://www.secondchancepoms.org/Identify2.html

In my experience, the dog breeds which are the least likely to develop human aggression issues are the Pug, Beagle, English Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. I haven't really seen an example of any of those breeds that I would say had a serious aggression issue, though I have met more than a few nervous Beagles. Well-bred Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Greyhounds would be right up there as well. On the other hand are the breeds which are most likely to be aggressive. I have never had a pleasant experience with a Yorkie. In fact, of the 50 or so Yorkies that I have encountered, I would say all 50 had some sort of aggression issue. Chow Chows, Akitas, and Chihuahuas are right up there as well. But, I would say that the most aggressive dog breeds are the various breeds of Terrier from Scotland, the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Skye Terrier. Scotties and Westies in particular are very bitey dogs.

She looks a little bit big to be a Pom, but then again she could just be a large Pom. She also might be a mixed between a Pom and a American Eskimo, (she has a longer nose and looks like she a longer body than a Pom). You can always get a DNA test.

Looks like a Pom to me, but the only way you'll know for sure if she's not a mix, is to have the paperwork from the Kennel Club of your country.

Looks like a cute Pom.

doesnt look pure pom to me, many pet bred poms have german spitz mixed into them making them bigger with a longer nose. either that or she is a porly bred puppy farm pom.

this is what a pure pom is ment to look like

http://pomeranians.telenet.be/1889louloupom,pomera...

http://content.breederoo.com/users/elusivepoms/ima...

she just came from a BYB thats why shes so big it happens when they arent bred to standard but she is a pom. i dont seen anything but pom.

despite what someone said there is no resemblance to a papillon whose skull and nose is shaped differently than that

looks like a pom but the 8 legs look kinda weird !!l lol

If she is a full pom then she is not a very good breed one.

Looks pure breed to me :)