Few dog breeds can rival the Pomeranian when it comes to sheer coat-colour diversity. From the ever-popular orange to the exotic lavender, Pomeranian colors span more than 20 officially recognised shades and patterns. Whether you are already a Pom parent or still choosing your future companion, understanding the full spectrum of Pomeranian coat colors will help you appreciate just how special these tiny dogs are.
Why Do Pomeranians Come in So Many Colors?
The Pomeranian descends from large Arctic sled dogs — the same family that gave us Samoyeds and Malamutes. Centuries of selective breeding to create a smaller companion dog introduced an enormous gene pool. Multiple pigment genes (E-locus, A-locus, B-locus, D-locus and K-locus) interact in different combinations, producing a rainbow of Pomeranian colors that few other breeds can match. The American Kennel Club (AKC) accepts all colors and patterns in the show ring, which further encouraged breeders to explore every genetic possibility.
Most Popular Pomeranian Colors
Orange & Red
Orange is the colour most people picture when they think of a Pom. It ranges from a light, creamy orange to a deep, vibrant red-orange. Red Pomeranians carry a more saturated version of the same pigment. Both shades are produced by the phaeomelanin pigment, and the intensity varies from dog to dog. Puppies are often born lighter and deepen in colour after their first adult coat grows in.
Cream
Cream Pomeranians have a warm, off-white coat that can be mistaken for white at first glance. Look closely and you will notice a subtle golden or biscuit undertone. The cream colour results from a diluted phaeomelanin and is one of the most sought-after Pomeranian colors for families who love a lighter look.
Sable
Sable Pomeranians have a base colour — usually orange, cream or red — overlaid with black-tipped guard hairs. This creates a beautiful “wild” effect. Orange sable is the most common variety, and many champion show dogs sport this striking coat pattern. Sable puppies are born quite dark and lighten dramatically during their first year.
Black
A true black Pomeranian has a solid, jet-black coat with no secondary markings. The nose, eye rims, lips and paw pads should all be black as well. Solid black is less common than orange or sable because both parents must carry the dominant black gene. The coat can develop a rusty tinge if the dog spends a lot of time in direct sunlight.
White
Pure white Pomeranians are ice-white with no cream or lemon shading. They are relatively rare because achieving a true snow-white coat requires careful breeding over multiple generations. White Poms are sometimes confused with cream Poms, but a side-by-side comparison reveals the difference immediately.
Rare & Exotic Pomeranian Colors
Chocolate (Brown)
Chocolate Pomeranians carry two copies of the recessive brown gene (bb). Their coat is a rich, dark brown, and — unlike black Poms — their nose, eye rims and paw pads are brown too. The shade can range from milk chocolate to deep dark chocolate.
Blue
Blue is a diluted version of black caused by the D-locus gene. A blue Pomeranian’s coat appears as a dark steel-grey with a distinctive bluish sheen. The nose and paw pads are slate-grey. True blues are quite rare and highly sought after by collectors of unusual Pomeranian colors.
Beaver
Beaver is a diluted chocolate. The coat has a warm beige-brown hue that resembles the colour of a beaver’s fur — hence the name. Beaver Poms have self-coloured (beige) noses and hazel eyes. This colour is not found in many other breeds, making beaver Pomeranians truly unique.
Lavender
Arguably the rarest of all Pomeranian colors, lavender is a diluted chocolate with a pinkish-grey or lilac tone. The colour is so unusual that many people have never seen a lavender Pomeranian in person. Because it requires the combination of both the chocolate and dilution genes, lavender puppies are exceptionally hard to produce.
Merle
Merle Pomeranians have a mottled pattern of darker patches on a lighter base. Blue merle (grey patches on silver) and chocolate merle are the most common varieties. Merle is a dominant gene, so only one copy is needed. Important: two merle Pomeranians should never be bred together, as “double merle” puppies can suffer from serious eye and ear defects.
Pomeranian Patterns
Parti-Color
Parti-color Pomeranians have a white base coat with large, irregular patches of a second colour — typically orange, black or chocolate. The distribution of colour varies from dog to dog, making every parti Pom one of a kind.
Brindle
Brindle is a striped pattern of dark hair over a lighter base. In Pomeranians the effect is often subtle because of the breed’s thick double coat. Brindle is relatively rare in Poms and can appear on any base colour, including orange, red and cream.
Tan Points (Black & Tan)
Black-and-tan Pomeranians have a predominantly black coat with clearly defined tan markings above the eyes, on the cheeks, chest and legs — much like a Rottweiler or Doberman pattern, but in a tiny fluffy package. Chocolate-and-tan and blue-and-tan versions also exist.
Pomeranian Color Changes: From Puppy to Adult
One of the most surprising facts about Pomeranian colors is that puppies very often change colour as they grow. A dark sable newborn may end up as a light orange adult, and a black puppy can develop a silver or blue tinge. Most colour changes happen between 4 and 12 months of age when the puppy coat is replaced by the adult double coat. Experienced breeders can usually predict the adult colour by examining the fur behind the puppy’s ears, which tends to reflect the final shade more accurately than the rest of the body.
The “Ugly Puppy Phase” — Pomeranian Puppy Uglies
Between roughly 4 and 10 months of age, Pomeranian puppies go through the notorious “puppy uglies.” During this stage, the soft, fluffy puppy coat falls out before the dense adult coat has fully grown in. The result is a patchy, thin-looking coat that can alarm first-time owners. Rest assured: this is entirely normal. The puppy may look like a completely different dog for a few weeks, but once the adult coat fills in, the full, luxurious Pomeranian look returns — often in a slightly different shade than before.
Complete Pomeranian Color Chart
Below is a summary of all recognised Pomeranian coat colors and patterns.
| Category | Color / Pattern | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Orange | Very Common |
| Standard | Red | Common |
| Standard | Cream | Common |
| Standard | Orange Sable | Common |
| Standard | Black | Moderate |
| Standard | White | Moderate |
| Standard | Wolf Sable | Moderate |
| Standard | Cream Sable | Moderate |
| Rare | Chocolate | Rare |
| Rare | Blue | Rare |
| Rare | Beaver | Very Rare |
| Rare | Lavender | Extremely Rare |
| Rare | Blue Sable | Very Rare |
| Rare | Chocolate Sable | Rare |
| Pattern | Merle | Rare |
| Pattern | Parti-Color | Moderate |
| Pattern | Brindle | Rare |
| Pattern | Black & Tan | Moderate |
| Pattern | Chocolate & Tan | Rare |
| Pattern | Blue & Tan | Very Rare |
| Pattern | Tri-Color | Rare |
Find Your Perfect Pomeranian at Woefkesranch
At Woefkesranch, we breed Pomeranians in a variety of stunning coat colors. All our puppies are raised with love in Luxembourg and come fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and with a health guarantee. Curious about which Pomeranian colors are available right now? Visit our Pomeranian breed page or contact us to learn more about upcoming litters.
