Easily recognizable by their cute and fluffy appearance and foxy face, Pomeranians are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. In this article, we discuss several useful and interesting Pomeranian facts.

The Pomeranian is a small dog breed that originated in Central Europe and has become one of the most popular small dog breeds in the world.

Despite their small size, these dogs are active and capable of competing in a variety of dog sports like agility and obedience.

A Pomeranian dog, with appropriate training, can make a wonderful companion.

In this article, we discuss several useful and interesting Pomeranian facts.

Historical Facts about Pomeranians

The Pomeranian dog breed originated from Spitz-like sled dogs from Iceland and Lapland. These ancestors of the Pomeranians arrived in a place called Pomerania, which is now part of Poland and Germany, several hundred years ago. Here, the breeders managed to miniaturize the size of these dogs, thus, giving us the modern Pomeranian dog, which is the tiniest of all the spitz-type dog breeds.

Most Pomeranian dogs weigh between 3-7 pounds, and the ones weighing less than 3 pounds are called “Teacup” Pomeranians.

Caring for Pomeranians

Pomeranians do possess a fair amount of energy and, therefore, must not be underestimated due to their small stature. They must be given at least an hour of physical activity every day when they should also be able to run around freely. Furthermore, puzzle toys can be used to give Pomeranians the required mental stimulation.

Adult Pomeranians must be given two meals a day, while Pomeranian puppies need three to four meals due to their higher metabolism.

Pomeranian dogs possess a thick double coat that must be brushed at least once a week to remove loose hair and prevent matting. Though, they shed more heavily during season change in the fall and spring when they need to be brushed several times a week.

Although Pomeranians are intelligent, they can also be stubborn and mischievous and hence require patience and consistency when training. Owners must start training and socializing their Pomeranian puppies with other people and pets as early as possible. They are usually quite playful and enjoy being the center of attention.

Some Interesting Pomeranian Facts

• Queen Victoria played a major role in popularizing Pomeranians, as she owned 35 of them.
• Pomeranian puppies will often morph into a different color as they grow older. However, it’s not possible to recognize which ones will change and into what color.
• White Pomeranians are rare since the other colors are more dominant in the breed. Breeders exclusively require pure white Pomeranians to be bred continuously for five generations in order to produce a litter of all white puppies.
• The Titanic ship had twelve dogs on board, of which only three survived. Two of them were Pomeranians.
• Pomeranian mothers can give birth to twins. This is a rare occurrence among dogs.

• Teacup Pomeranians have a greater lifespan than most other dogs due to their small size and weight. A healthy teacup Pomeranian can live up to 16 years.

Hopefully, these Pomeranian facts have convinced you how, with proper care and affection, Pomeranians can make wonderful companions and family members, especially for those living in apartments and smaller homes.