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This article is about the dog breed. For other uses, see Pomeranian. The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom or Pom Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe (today part of northern Poland and eastern Germany).his article is about the dog breed. For other uses, see Pomeranian. The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom or Pom Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe (today part of northern Poland and eastern Germany).
Â· just now. Report Abuse. pom is actually a diminutive or derivation of pome which is an acronym for Prisoner Of Mother England. As the slang term Aussies use for Brits, it is interesting to say the least since historically, it was the Aussies who were the poms, i.e. prisoners of mother england.phlatulent_phrog Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. Popular idea of how Pom originated was that after People had been Transported to Australia, their Skin resembled the Colour of aPomegranite-Thus Pom-egranite,well I Suppose you would after a Horrendous 6 month trip... Source(s): Daily Mirror on weds.