Origins
#1 With their tiny bodies and big personalities, Pomeranians have made the top 20 list of most popular dog breeds in the US every year since 1998.
#2 Its name comes from the region of Pomerania, now northern Poland and eastern Germany.
#3 Very popular among royalties, the Pomeranian was first brought to England in 1767 by King George III and Queen Charlotte.
#4 Queen Victoria contributed to the breed’s popularity. You should also know that Queen Victoria was responsible for breeding smaller Pomeranians. This resulted in a decrease in the breed’s size during her reign.
#5 Pomeranians are descendants of ancient Arctic sled dogs belonging to the Spitz family. They are related to breeds like the American Eskimo, Siberian Husky, Samoyed, and the Alaskan Malamute.
#6 This dog breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1900.
#7 Their affectionate nature and easy-going personality make them an excellent choice for people of all ages.
Physical Traits
#8 Pomeranians have a great variety of coat colours, so each dog is unique.
#9 The Pomeranian is the smallest of the Spitz breeds, with a height range of 13 to 28 cm and a weight between 2 and 3,5 kg.
#10 With its fluffy coat and foxy face, this dog breed gained a lot of popularity over the years.
#11 This dog has a double coat, with a short and thick undercoat and a soft and long top coat.
#12 Pomeranians’ coat comes in various colours, including black, red, orange, white, cream, brown, and rarely lavender, blue, and brindle. There are 23 coat colours recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Temperament
#13 Bold and extroverted, they often exhibit a big dog behaviour.
Editor’s Pick
#14 This playful, friendly dog is happiest when he receives lots of attention.
#15 Although independent, Poms love to accompany their owners everywhere and hate being left home alone.
#16 Intelligent by nature, they constantly need to engage in new activities.
#17 They are excellent watchdogs.
#18 Pomeranians are prone to barking excessively. I recommend that you start early training, especially if you live in areas with close neighbours.
#19 Pomeranians are suitable for families with children old enough to treat them like a family pet. Make sure to supervise small children while playing with Poms.
#20 As long as they are properly introduced, Pomeranians get along well with other family pets.
#21 Pomeranian puppies need early socialization to develop healthy relationships with people and other household pets.
#22 Their intelligence and desire to please people make them perfect therapy and assistant dogs.
Exercise Needs
#23 Exercise requirements for Pomeranians are medium, and for this reason, they make excellent apartment dogs. However, they do need to run and play outdoors.
#24 Curious and eager to please humans, Pomeranians can learn lots of tricks. This is a great way to satisfy their need for mental stimulation.
#25 Although very active dogs, Pomeranians are happy living in small homes and apartments.
#26 They may become destructive if their mental stimulation needs are not met properly.
#27 Pomeranians are susceptible to weight gain.
Maintenance Requirements
#28 They require regular washing and grooming.
Health Concerns
#29 Health issues include heart conditions, epilepsy, cataracts, dry eyes, hypoglycemia, dental disease, patellar luxation, and tracheal collapse.
Lifespan Expectations
#30 Life expectancy for Pomeranians is 12-16 years.
#31 There are certain health concerns that future owners should be aware of before buying a puppy, as they incur additional costs.
#32 Among canine survivors of the Titanic tragedy, there were two Pomeranians.
#33 They go through an awkward-looking phase, referred to as “the puppy uglies,” when they shed their puppy coat and may experience bald patches all over their body until they grow their adult coat.
Price Range and Cost of Ownership
#34 The price of a Pomeranian puppy varies, depending on certain factors, such as the breeder’s reputation, bloodline, health tests, coat colour, or size. Generally, it ranges between $600 to $6,000, higher if the puppy has a rare coat colour.
#35 Costs of owning a Pomeranian include food and cleaning supplies, toys, grooming, and vet services. You should consider health insurance or a subscription for vet services, as health issues may increase monthly expenses.
#36 Poms require a balanced diet, which includes high-quality food, according to age and individual needs.
Famous Owners
#37 Famous Pomeranians owners include: Charles Darwin, Michelangelo, Emile Zola, Isaac Newton, Frederic Chopin, Martin Luther, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Harry Houdini, Marie Antoinette, Queen Victoria, and Queen Charlotte.
#38 Other celebrities who chose Poms as pets are Elvis Priestley, Fran Drescher, Paris Hilton, Rihanna, Maria Sharapova, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Liza Minnelli, Goldie Hawn, Keanu Reeves, Courtney Love, Geri Halliwell, Sharon Osbourne, Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, Nick Cave, Alex Baldwin, Eva Longoria, Cesar Milan, Sandra Bullock, Silvester Stallone, and many more.
#39 Boo, aka World’s Cutest Dog, is a Pomeranian from San Francisco with more than 16 million fans on Facebook, a stuffed animal version of himself, and two books.
#40 When Queen Victoria was on her deathbed, she requested her Pom be brought by her side in her last moments.