Pomeranian are one of the heart capture dog breeds that are toy dog breeds. They are loving and loyal dogs that have been used as a family pet for decades. There are various interesting facts about Pomeranian if you want to know about these facts, you are at the right place. This article will share about Pomeranians interesting facts that you never knew before. I hope you will enjoy it so let’s start!
About Pomeranian dog breed🐱👤
Pomeranian is one of the smallest dog breeds that is fluffy ball dogs and looks very cute. They are very friendly, loving, loyal and intelligent dogs. They can make great family pets and easily live in small apartments. They are great pets for a first time owner and houses with older children. They are energetic dogs so they need physical and mental activities.
Interesting facts about Pomeranians🐩
Here are interesting and funny facts about Pomeranian dogs. You will enjoy these fun facts.
1.They belongs to the Spitz family of Dog🐶
You will be amazed to know that the Poms are the same family as large sled dogs. Pomeranian is the smallest dog breed from the Spitz family. They are in the same group as breeds such as Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, and Norwegian Elkhound. Breeding them down was the reason to make them small lap dog pets.
2.They belong to Pomeranian🐕
The Pomeranian comes from a lineage of powerful strong dogs from the icy region in central Europe known as Pomerania.
3. A throwback Pomeranian was weight up to 30 pounds🐕🦺
According to the American Kennel Club a Pomeranian’s average weight should not be more than 3 to 7 pounds. It’s much lower than their ancestors. The throwback Pomeraniaa is not a Pom, that means that they are not so common. These throwbacks resemble 1st Poms. They are much more muscular and keen to chase small creatures.
4. Pomeranian can gives birth to Twins🐶🐶
Unlike humans, giving birth to twins is very rare in the dog’s world. It was not till 2016 that any dog gave birth to identical twins. However, it’s a higher than average chance for the Pomeranian to give birth to twins. But it’s not clear why it happens.
It’s good news or not depends on how many Poms you need in your life.
5.The oldest Pomeranian was 21 years old🐾
If you have a Pomeranian dog you will be happy to know that they can live to 21 years old, as the infamous Coty that was passed away in 2016. But the age limit is more likely to be around 16 years. This long lifespan happens if you take excellent care of your Pomeranian. This breed can be prone to health issues like hypoglycemia, distichiasis, hip dysplasia, and Cushing’s disease.
6.Two Pomeranians survived the sinking of the Titanic🚢
There were 12 dogs in the Titanic when it sank. Only three dogs survived and two were the Pomeranians in them. One Pomeranian was the pet of Elizabeth Rothschild who refused to board her lifeboat without her companion dog.
The other Pomeranian, named Lady, belonged to Margaret Bechstein Hays, who wrapped her dog in the blanket before boarding the lifeboat.
7.Many famous people have owned Pomeranians🧒🐕🦺
In the remarkable history many famous people have the Pomeranian. Famous people like Martin Luther, Michelangelo, Elvis, Charles Darwin, President Theodore Roosevelt, and Mozart all of them had a Pomeranian. They(Poms) can be seen with famous people in different paintings.
8.Pomeranian have a lots of nicknames 💥
Pomeranian are known as Pomeranian but you know that they have a lot of names and nicknames. They are considered to be a part of the German Spitz breed, they are known as Zwergspitz or Deutscher Spitz. They also have different nicknames like Pom dog, Zwers, Loulou, and Tumbleweed.
9.They come in various colors than other dogs⚫🟩
When a Pomeranian is born they come in so many beautiful ranges of colors. They come in hues including black and tan, brown, white, cream, red, blue, parti, brown and tan, brindle, sable, marle, black and even lavender.
In fact they come in 25 colors that make it a colorful breed of dog in the world. They start life from one color and change their color till they mature.
10.Coat Color of Blue Pomeranians is not Blue🔷
After reading the name “Blue Pomeranian”, we visualize a blue dog in our mind but that’s not true….
Infact, the whole fur of the Blue Pomeranian is in dull black color but they are called blue Pomeranians just because of their blue nose and blue eyes.
11.They are Double-Coated🟤⚫
Pomeranians have two layers of coats:
12.They are Therapy Dogs🐩
Pomeranian are one of the best therapy dogs that are used in hospitals, therapy clinics and nursing homes for therapy sessions to provide relief to the people suffering from anxiety.
These dogs have been proved very helpful in bringing affection to the depression patients by adding a charm and spark of joy in their lives.
13.They are very Talkative🐕🦺
Due to their Spitz gene, they talk a lot and enjoy having discussions with their owner because they love to be the center of attention of everyone around them.
14.They are little tricky to Train🐾
If you have a Pomeranian you must know that they are headstrong animals who know their own mind. This makes them a little bit more tricky to train than other dogs. Adult pomeranians have the ability to learn as toddler dogs so have the capacity to learn behavior. Don’t give up, use a loud voice to train them but in a joyful manner.
15.Queen Victoria make them smaller💥
History tells us that the Pomeranian were larger dogs once upon a time. They were too large to be used as sheep herders. Queen Victoria bred them as smaller because she preferred small dogs.
Therefore, since the 19th century Pomeranian have become smaller and lighter. Nowadays an adult Pom weighs around not more than 6 pounds. To keep your Pomeranian at the right weight you need to ensure feeding them a balanced diet.
16.Queen Victoria Owned 35 Pomeranian Pups3️⃣5️⃣
It seems unlikely but I would like to tell you that the popularity of the Pomeranian is due to its history with the royal family. In 1888 Queen Victoria went on a trip to Florence where she fell in love with a small Pomeranian. In this way she dive headfirst into the world of Pomeranian.
As a queen she could get what she wanted. In the royal kennel she is said to have had as many as 35 at one point in time. Her love towards Pomeranian made them famous till now.
Final Words🌟
Pomeranians are one of the heart catching dog breeds that are toy dog breeds. They are loving and loyal dogs that have been used as a family pet for decades. There are various interesting facts about Pomeranian that you came to know after reading our article. After knowing these amazing facts, I hope the Pomeranian have been capturing your heart a lot just like me. These facts make them unique in the dog’s world.
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