Queen Victoria and Her Tiny Pomeranians

Once upon a time, Queen Victoria of England fell in love with a tiny, fluffy dog known as the Pomeranian.

This wasn't just any love—it was a royal passion that would change the course of the breed forever. Queen Victoria loved Pomeranians so much that she decided to breed them. But she had a special wish: she wanted them to be even smaller and cuter than they already were.

Queen Victoria's influence was so strong that the popularity of these tiny dogs soared across Britain and beyond. People saw the adorable Pomeranians with the queen and wanted one for themselves.

Because she was the queen, the trend she set became wildly popular, and everyone who was anyone wanted a small Pomeranian.

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Why did Queen Victoria like smaller Pomeranians?

Well, it’s thought that she found them easier to take care of and carry around, especially as she got older. Her favorite Pomeranian was named Turi, a tiny little thing she loved so dearly that she even took him with her on her travels.

Because of Queen Victoria, breeders started focusing on making Pomeranians smaller over time. From dogs that weighed about 30 pounds, they bred them down to the cute, tiny fluffballs we see today, often weighing around 5 to 7 pounds—light enough to fit in a comfy lap!

So, thanks to a queen's love for these dogs, the Pomeranian became one of the most beloved breeds in the world. Their story shows us how even royals can have favorite pets, and how these pets can become stars in their own right!

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