The Ohio Valley Pomeranian Club (OVPC) is a not-for-profit organization,  located in the Ohio Valley area (Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia).  The OVPC has the honor of being the longest-standing Pomeranian Club located in Ohio.  The OVPC follows the principles of the American  Kennel Club (AKC) and the American Pomeranian Club (APC), whose objective is the betterment of the Pomeranian through breeding and training.  Breeders are the guardians of the breed and should be breeding to the standard for type, temperament, function and health.  The club supports the Pomeranian entry at one dog show weekend per year.