A Pomeranian stands roughly 6 to 7 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 3 to 7 pounds under the breed standard. That means a Pom spends the whole holiday season at about the height of your ankles, looking up at a world of boots, wrapping paper, tree skirts and dropped cookie crumbs.
So this guide gets down on the floor. We walk through a Pomeranian Christmas the way the dog sees it, one moment at a time, and match each moment with an original Pom tee for the person who loves that dog. After the 11 tees you will find gift ideas Pom homes actually use, a few holiday notes for a tiny dog with a huge coat, and the true story of how a big northern spitz became a royal lap dog.
Where the Pom Comes From, in One Minute
The breed is named after Pomerania, a region on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea that is now split between Germany and Poland. Its ancestors were larger spitz dogs which is why a Pom still has the pointed ears, the dense double coat and the tail curled over its back.
The breed owes its fame to two queens. Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, brought Pomeranians to England in 1767, and Thomas Gainsborough painted some of them. A century later Queen Victoria fell for a small Pom named Marco during a stay in Florence in 1888 and showed Pomeranians for years, which helped make the smaller type fashionable. In 1912 the breed got one more famous footnote: two of the three dogs known to have survived the sinking of the Titanic were Pomeranians, carried into lifeboats by their owners.
A Pomeranian Christmas, Seen From 7 Inches Up: 11 Tees
1. The doorbell rings: The Grand Arrival
Every guest who comes through the door in December is, in the Pom's opinion, a guest at the Pom's party. This design treats that entrance like opening night: a smiling, fluffy Pomeranian steps through a tall green and gold Art Deco doorway under the words "THE GRAND ARRIVAL." For the Pom person who also likes to make an entrance.
2. The best chair by the fire: Room for Two
From floor level, the living room is a map of warm spots, and the Pom always knows which chair is the good one. Here a fluffy Pomeranian stands between two vintage armchairs under "ROOM FOR TWO / POM," because one chair is for you and the other is very clearly for the dog.
3. Circling the tree: Orbit Companion
Once the tree goes up, a Pom tends to orbit it: under the low branches, around the gift pile, back to your feet, and around again. This design draws exactly that, with a fluffy Pomeranian at the center of colorful orbital rings and stars and the words "ORBIT COMPANION" in retro space-poster type. For the person whose Pom follows them everywhere.
4. The holiday card photo: Hold the Frame
Anyone who has tried to take a family photo with a Pomeranian knows how it goes: the dog is in the shot, then half in the shot, then only the tail is in the shot. This black and white design makes that the joke, with a grinning Pom waving a paw as it bursts out of a camera-style frame and "HOLD THE FRAME" repeated around the edge. It is a funny gift for the family photographer.
5. Dressed up for the party: Quiet Luxury, Loud Eyes
Holiday parties mean bows, sweaters and a lot of people telling the Pom how pretty it is. This design takes that to the art museum: a Pomeranian in the over-the-shoulder pose of Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, painted around 1665, complete with blue and gold headwrap and a pearl. "Quiet Luxury, Loud Eyes" is a fair description of a dog whose coat is elegant but whose stare across the dinner table is impossible to ignore.
See the Quiet Luxury, Loud Eyes tee
6. Head of the table: The Little Sovereign
Given the breed's history with Queen Charlotte and Queen Victoria, a Pom at the Christmas table carrying itself like royalty is only following family tradition. "The Little Sovereign" gives the dog a formal portrait and an ornate title, the way a monarch would be painted for the palace wall. For the Pom owner who already knows who runs the household.
See the The Little Sovereign tee
7. Christmas morning zoomies: Pom Afterimage
Wrapping paper on the floor is a playground at Pom height, and many Poms celebrate with a burst of laps around the room. This design shows the same fluffy Pomeranian leaping three times in black, purple and gray, with streaked tails like the afterimage a fast dog leaves behind. For whoever laughs hardest when the Pom gets going.
8. The short winter walk: Solar Walk
Winter walks with a toy dog are usually short, so the best ones happen in the middle of the day when the sun is out. "Solar Walk" shows a fluffy Pomeranian strutting in front of a huge red sun, in a grainy retro travel-poster style that makes a lap of the block feel like an expedition. For the Pom person who never skips the daily walk.
9. Two Poms under one tree: The Shape of Together
Plenty of Pom households have more than one, and at Christmas the two of them usually end up in the same dog bed. This design shows two fluffy Pomeranians, one black and white and one warm brown, facing each other so their outlines leave a heart-shaped space between them. For couples who share a Pom and two-Pom homes.
See the The Shape of Together tee
10. The nap after dinner: Spitz in Repose
By late afternoon the floor-level party is over, and the Pom finds the softest spot in the house. "Spitz in Repose" is a black and white, vintage-style drawing of a Pomeranian lying down with its paws tucked under its chin and its plumed tail curled behind it, using the breed family name like the title of a gallery portrait. A quiet design for someone who loves the calm side of their dog.
11. Silent night: Sleeping Town, Loud Sky
The last moment of the day belongs to the dog that is still awake after the house goes quiet. Here a fluffy Pom stands above the sleeping village of Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night, painted in 1889, with the dark cypress, the swirling blue sky and the bright moon behind it. "Sleeping Town, Loud Sky" fits a Pom perfectly: a small, quiet house with one very big presence in it. For the night owl or the art lover on your list.
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Beyond the Tee: Gifts Pom Homes Really Use
A Pomeranian is tiny, fluffy and busy, so the useful gifts are about the coat, comfort and safe ways to keep a small dog close:
- Coat care tools. A Pom's double coat has a soft, thick undercoat under a longer outer coat. A good slicker brush, a pin brush and a metal comb help reach down to the skin, and a professional grooming session is a gift the owner will feel too.
- Pet steps or a ramp for the bed or sofa, so a small dog can get up and down without jumping from a height.
- A well-fitted harness and a light leash. Many toy dog owners prefer a harness for walks. Measure the chest under the fluff, not the fluff.
- Small-size puzzle toys and soft toys made for toy breeds, so nothing is too big or heavy for a 5-pound dog to play with.
- A warm, washable blanket for the Pom's favorite chair, or a cozy covered bed for a dog that likes to burrow.
Holiday Notes for a Tiny Dog With a Big Coat
- Look down: a dog this small is easy to step on or trip over in a busy kitchen, and easy to miss when the front door opens. Tell guests there is a Pom in the house, and use a gate or a quiet room with a chew during arrivals.
- The tree at Pom height: the lowest branches are exactly at eye level. Hang glass ornaments, tinsel and ribbon higher up, and keep cords and gift ribbon out of reach.
- Food: chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions, and xylitol are toxic to dogs, and for a 3 to 7 pound dog even a small amount matters. Keep plates, cookie tins and treat-filled stockings out of reach. If you think your dog ate something toxic, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Cold days: the double coat insulates well, so keep it brushed rather than shaved. A tiny body still loses warmth quickly, so keep winter walks short, and wipe paws after walks on salted sidewalks.
- Gifts of dogs: please do not surprise anyone with a puppy for Christmas. If they truly want a Pom, a breed club or rescue contact and an honest talk is the kinder gift.
Washed Tee or Soft Tee, and Getting It There by Christmas
- Fabric and fit: the Washed Tee ($35) is 100% cotton, 250 gsm, relaxed straight unisex cut, true to size, S to 5XL, three colors per design. The Soft Tee ($32) is a lighter 155 gsm, regular fit, S to 3XL. Tees are printed to order, so we cannot take returns for a wrong size; compare with the size guide before ordering.
- Delivery: printed and shipped in the USA, about 5 to 7 business days in the US including printing. Order by early December to be safe, since carriers get busy after Black Friday on November 27. See the shipping page.
- Multi-tee offer: 2 or more tees ship free in the US, and 3 or more get 15% off automatically.
Want more? The funny Pomeranian shirts collection has the Pom jokes, and the full Pomeranian collection has every design. Shopping for more dog people? Try the stocking stuffers for dog lovers guide, the dog mom Christmas gifts guide, or the Black Friday gifts for dog lovers guide.
More for Pom people: Pomeranian mom shirts, 20 sweet and stylish designs for the woman with a fluffy little shadow.
More for Pomeranian people: shopping for her any time of year? Pomeranian gifts for her follows a Pom's day hour by hour, from the 6:30 wake-up to bedtime, with 11 more tees.
FAQ
What is a good Christmas gift for a Pomeranian owner?
Something for the coat, something for comfort and something personal: a slicker brush and metal comb, a grooming session, pet steps for the sofa, a toy-size puzzle toy, or an original Pomeranian shirt that shows the dog the way its owner sees it.
Where does the name Pomeranian come from?
From Pomerania, a historic region on the southern Baltic coast that is now divided between Germany and Poland. The breed descends from larger spitz dogs from that part of Europe.
Did Queen Victoria really own Pomeranians?
Yes. Queen Victoria brought home a small Pom named Marco from Florence in 1888 and exhibited Pomeranians, which helped make the smaller type popular. Queen Charlotte had already brought Pomeranians to England in 1767.
Is there a deal on more than one tee?
Yes. 2 or more tees ship free in the US, and 3 or more tees get 15% off automatically at checkout.