The Pomeranian is a German breed named for Pomerania, on the Baltic coast. In North America the saddleback — grey or buff head, neck and back over a white body — is the familiar pattern, though grey, buff and white birds also exist. It is a solid mid-weight meat breed, and some ganders are assertive enough to earn it a reputation as a watch goose. The Livestock Conservancy lists it as Threatened and notes the saddleback marking is hard to breed true.
Cold hardy
Heat tolerant
Broody
Egg colorWhite
Egg production25–40 / year
TemperamentSome Ganders Aggressive
BroodinessFrequent
ClimateCold hardy, Heat tolerant
PurposeMeat
Weight
Goose15 lb
Gander17 lb
How to spot it
Plumage
Saddleback: coloured head, neck and back, white breast, belly and wings
Look for
A mid-sized goose wearing a clean coloured 'saddle' on a white body
