Key Points
- The name of this breed comes from Pomerania which is the area of northeastern Europe that is now Poland and western Germany.
- They are descended from larger sled dogs and weren’t always so little.
- England’s Queen Victoria bred them down to the small size that they are today.
Welcome to the Pomeranian Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about these tiny balls of fluff that despite their size can make great watchdogs! Pomeranians are known for their fluffy, long coats and despite how much hair they have, they don’t require much grooming other than regular brushing to keep their coats free of knots and helps to reduce shedding.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Pomeranians if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these fluffy canines!
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What is the average weight of a Pomeranian?
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What is the average height of a Pomeranian?
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What is the average lifespan of a Pomeranian?
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What is the origin of the Pomeranian breed?
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What is the Pomeranian’s coat type?
History Of The Pomeranian
This breed is believed to have begun around 400 BCE in the region of Northeastern Europe that was Pomerania, which is where their name came from. This region is now part of Poland and Germany. They were bred down from their ancestors, which were powerful sled-type dogs, and even as late as the late 1700s were as large as 30 pounds. They didn’t become the tiny dogs of today until the 1800s when England’s Queen Victoria fell in love with them and began breeding them into the smaller version of the lapdog. Today, although there are three types of Pomeranians – miniature, standard, and throwback – the only recognized size is the standard, which is between 7 to 12 inches tall.
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What is the Pomeranian’s coat color?
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What is the Pomeranian’s temperament?
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What is the Pomeranian’s exercise requirement?
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What is the Pomeranian’s grooming requirement?
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What is the Pomeranian’s trainability?
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What is the Pomeranian’s barking tendency?
Interesting Facts
While it may not seem like it, Pomeranians were originally bred to be used for hard labor, like herding livestock and pulling sleds. Since they used to be much larger 30 pounds, this seems more likely than the tiny 10-pound lapdogs of more recent times. Their other intended use as a guard dog may still ring true as any dog bark may be a deterrent. Here are more interesting facts about this little ball of fluff:
- They are known for their yappy barks.
- Famous owners include Michelangelo, Teddy Roosevelt and Martin Luther.
- They come in over 20 different color combinations.
- Mozart dedicated an aria to his beloved Pomeranian.
- Two Pomeranians survived the sinking of the Titanic by being cradled in their owners’ arms.
- Most puppies of the breed change colors as they get older.
- They are part of the spitz-type dog breed.
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What is the Pomeranian’s adaptability to hot weather?
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What is the Pomeranian’s adaptability to cold weather?
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What is the Pomeranian’s adaptability to being left alone?
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What is the Pomeranian’s adaptability to being around children?
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What is the Pomeranian’s adaptability to being around other dogs?
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What is the Pomeranian’s adaptability to being around cats?
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What is the Pomeranian’s adaptability to being around strangers?
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