Super Pets Breed Feature: Pomeranian

As one of the oldest dog breeds, Pomeranians have an expansive lore in our world’s culture and history. Here are some of our favorite Pom-Pom facts!

This article's Super Pet breed feature is another Pinoy favorite, the Pomeranian! As one of the oldest dog breeds, Pomeranians have an expansive lore in our world’s culture and history. Here are some of our favorite Pom-Pom facts! 

Did you know that the Pomeranian… 

• Survived the Titanic? 

Out of the twelve dogs on board, two Pomeranians were smuggled into lifeboats and survived. The next time you rewatch the movie, notice how Rose in her later years carries a Pomeranian, which was the filmmakers’ ode to the Pomeranian survivors. 

• Shares ancestors with huskies? 

Pomeranians, Huskies, and Samoyeds belong to the Spitz family of dogs that are known for their thick double coats, pointed ears, and wolf-like faces. 

• Was once a medium-sized sled dog? 

The ancestors of this beloved fluffy breed actually weighed around twenty to thirty pounds! Queen Victoria of England was responsible for the breed’s now more commonly known minute size. When Queen Victoria fell in love with the breed in the 1800s, she started breeding them to be smaller, weighing around seven pounds instead of the usual twenty! 

• Comes in up to 24 colors? 

While you’ve probably seen a range of Pomeranian coats, did you know a Pomeranian can also be blue? Some Pomeranians also change colors as they age! 

• Is a great therapy dog? 

We usually assume that therapy dogs are larger breeds like Labradors or Golden Retrievers, but Pomeranians are also a popular choice! With its loving personality and intelligence, pomeranians are an excellent companion for so many people around the world. 

• Witnessed the painting of the Sistine Chapel? 

Michelangelo apparently brought his Pomeranian with him as he painted the iconic ceiling of the Sistine Chapel! 

• Is one of the most adaptable breeds? 

As long as their needs are met, Pomeranians can adapt to almost any living situation, whether it’s in an apartment or home. 

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