Closed 10 Fun Facts About Pomeranians

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1. The name of the breed comes from Pomerania, which is the region of Northern Europe where they originated.
2. They are also known affectionately as Poms or Pom Poms.
3. These small dogs typically weigh around 7 to 10 pounds, but they’re descended from big sled dogs. Hard to believe, right?
4. Pomeranians weren’t always so little. They used to weigh as much as 20 to 30 pounds before being bred down in size by Queen Victoria of England.
5. Despite their small stature, they are famous for thinking they can take on big dogs with their little bark. This makes socializing a Pomeranian with other dogs important in order to avoid aggressive behavior.
6. Martin Luther, a leader of the Protestant Reformation, had a Pomeranian named Belferlein who he often mentioned in his writing.
7. Mozart dedicated an aria to Pimperl who was his beloved Pomeranian.v
8. Michelangelo had a Pomeranian by his side as he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
9. Pomeranians can make wonderful therapy dogs. They are also trained as hearing assistance dogs.
10. Despite their furry coat, they don’t require a lot of grooming other than regular brushing, which can help reduce shedding.

 

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