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The Pomeranian comes in the one of the widest variety of accepted coat colors and patterns of any dog breed.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> ALL colors, patterns, and variations thereof are allowed and must be judged on an equal basis - AKC Breed Standard </div>
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According to the C-BARQ dog temperament study, where does the Pomeranian rank among 124 breeds for attention-seeking behaviors?
- 38
- 21
- 48
- 72
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ study at the University of Pennsylvania ranks the Pomeranian 38th out of 124 breeds for attention-seeking behavior. That means Poms want your attention and may get jealous when you give it to another dog or person. They also rank high for developing separation anxiety, so they do best in homes where they get plenty of companionship. </div>
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According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), where does the Pomeranian rank among dog breeds for patellar luxation?
- 5th
- 1st
- 9th
- 14th
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, the Pomeranian ranks 1st among all dog breeds for patellar luxation—they are the most affected breed (published database evaluations show an infection/affected rate of around 37% to 42% ). Patellar luxation, also called "trick knee," happens when the kneecap slips out of its normal groove in the knee joint. It's a common and often painful orthopedic condition in small breeds, and it can lead to arthritis or lameness over time if not managed properly. They are followed by the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier-ofa.org </div>
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The Pomeranian dog breed originated in Italy.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> It is believed that the breed oniginated in a now non-existant place named Pomerania-which is now part of Poland. Typically the Pomeranian is said to be from Germany-AKA German Spitz-ampomclub.org </div>
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As timed in the AKC Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed on Pomeranians?
- 9.3 mph
- 16 mph
- 13.7 mph
- 17.2 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The AKC Conducts Dog Racing Trials each December in Orlando, FL. called the Fast CAT Invitational. This is a 100 yard race where dogs run individually chasing a lure. The average running speed by Pomeranian's is almost 16 mph. The fastest recorded speed by a Pomeranian was by a dog named MACH Merlin VIII at 22.90 mph! </div>
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The habit of spinning in circles is a Pomeranian breed trait. It is believed that this behavior is a result of being happy, excited or wanting attention.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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In the book entitled, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Pom rank in working/obedience intelligence?
- 23
- 39
- 55
- 69
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the Landmark Book entitled, "The Intelligence of Dogs", professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. In his book, the Pomeranian ranks 23rd out of 138 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 5 to 15 repetitions and obey first commands 80% of the time or better. This puts them in the "excellent working and obedience intelligence" category. In contrast, the least intelligent breeds will learn the same command in 80-100 repetitions. </div>
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What trend have breeders of white Pomeranians noticed over several generations?
- The dogs become smaller with shorter snouts
- The dogs become larger with longer ears and snouts
- The dogs lose their white coat and become tan
- The dogs develop more health problems but keep the ideal type
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Breeders who focus exclusively on white Pomeranians have noticed that over several generations, the dogs often become larger and develop longer ears and snouts—moving away from the desired compact look. This suggests a possible genetic link in Poms between the genes for a pure white coat and those that influence bone structure and size, which makes breeding for both color and conformation a real challenge. </div>
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There is a very rare Pomeranian coat color called Lavender or Lilac. It is greyish with a pinkish, chocolate hue.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Lavender Pomeranians are often the result of breeding two dilutes, like a blue and a beaver together-pomeranian.org </div>
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In modern genetic research, the Pomeranian has been shown to share the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
- Volpino
- Chihuahua
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Shetland Sheepdog
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In Landmark Research on modern dog breed development, the Pomeranian has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of the following 3 breeds: Volpino Keeshond Standard Schnauzer </div>

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Pomeranian Dog Breed Quiz

The Pomeranian comes in the one of the widest variety of accepted coat colors and patterns of any dog breed.

According to the C-BARQ dog temperament study, where does the Pomeranian rank among 124 breeds for attention-seeking behaviors?

According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), where does the Pomeranian rank among dog breeds for patellar luxation?

The Pomeranian dog breed originated in Italy.

As timed in the AKC Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed on Pomeranians?

The habit of spinning in circles is a Pomeranian breed trait. It is believed that this behavior is a result of being happy, excited or wanting attention.

In the book entitled, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Pom rank in working/obedience intelligence?

What trend have breeders of white Pomeranians noticed over several generations?

There is a very rare Pomeranian coat color called Lavender or Lilac. It is greyish with a pinkish, chocolate hue.

In modern genetic research, the Pomeranian has been shown to share the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?

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