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The Pomeranian goose ((ドイツ語:Pommerngans),〔''Der Große Geflügelstandard in Farbe'', Bd. 3. Wassergeflügel: Gänse und Enten. Oertel + Spörer. ISBN 3-88627-219-2〕 French: ''L'oie de Pome'ranie''〔() Pomeranian, Toulouse or Emden goose eggs〕), also known as the Rügener goose,〔 is a breed of domestic goose. Although only an officially recognized breed since 1912,〔 this fowl was developed by Northern German farmers of Pomerania as early as 1500.〔() Ashton, Chris. 1999. ''Domestic Geese''. The Crowned Press, LTD. Ramsbury, England.〕 While it is popular as a market goose throughout Europe〔() FeatherSite: Pomeranian Geese〕 -- especially in Germany, Poland and in Slavic communities around the Baltic region -- today "there are few breeders of the Historical Pomeranian goose."〔() ''Society for the Preservation of Poultry Antiquities Bulletin'' 2004, "Preserve the Pomeranian Goose"〕 ==Description== The Pomeranian is the only descendant of the Greylag goose specifically bred for a single-lobed paunch.〔 In North America, these geese often have two lobes nonetheless due to genetic variation and inbreeding.〔() The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy〕 Pomeranian Geese average 16 pounds in weight and lay about 70 eggs a season〔 although some varieties may produce less.〔 They have flattened heads, stout necks, prominent breasts, rounded bodies and what has been described as an "arrogant" bearing.〔() Batty, J. 1985. ''Domesticated Ducks and Geese''. Nimrod Book Services. Liss, England.〕 They make good watch birds as they tend to greet visitors noisily.〔 Pomeranian Geese "are a good all-around breed for a colorful home flock". Breeders should look for plump birds that look heart-shaped when viewed from above. Breeders should also seek stock with good markings as these are a variable trait and breeding geese with clearly defined markings is a challenge. Pomeranian Geese usually have white feathers around the base of their bills but solid-colored heads are more preferred. A Pomeranian goose should have blue eyes, a pinkish red bill, and reddish orange legs and feet.〔() Holderread, Dave. 1981. ''The Book of Geese: a Complete Guide to Raising the Home Flock''. Hen House Publications. Corvallis, Oregon〕 The indication of knobs at the base of a goose's bill is viewed negatively and is considered indicative of inbreeding. Likewise, Pomeranian Geese with such undesirable traits as dark feathers in the wings, dewlaps, excessively white heads, orange bills, orange feet, and undersized bodies should be avoided as breeding stock.〔 According to an expert:
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