--- title: Jiff the Pomeranian Is Worlds Fastest Dog on Two Paws description: His top speeds beat out how fast humans walk normally. canonical: https://time.com/3195860/jiff-worlds-fastest-dog/ author: Jack Linshi article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2014-08-27T21:00:17.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-10-01T08:58:20.767Z og:title: Jiff the Pomeranian Becomes the World's Fastest Dog on Two Paws og:description: His top speeds beat out how fast humans walk normally. og:url: https://time.com/3195860/jiff-worlds-fastest-dog/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc405513d595a61cc/6986a125e53aba12eb4d42f8/pomeranian-jiff-fastest-dog-two-paws-world-record.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1500 og:image:height: 844 og:image:alt: pomeranian-jiff-fastest-dog-two-paws-world-record og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Jiff the Pomeranian Becomes the World's Fastest Dog on Two Paws twitter:description: His top speeds beat out how fast humans walk normally. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc405513d595a61cc/6986a125e53aba12eb4d42f8/pomeranian-jiff-fastest-dog-two-paws-world-record.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Here's The World's Fastest Dog on Two Paws > Sponsored content. 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Performing Pomeranian earns place in the Guiness World Records 2015 edition_  by [Jack Linshi](https://time.com/author/jack-linshi/)  ## Jack Linshi Aug 27, 2014 9:00 PM UTC  by [Jack Linshi](https://time.com/author/jack-linshi/)  ## Jack Linshi Aug 27, 2014 9:00 PM UTC Jiff, performing pomeranian and Internet star, has set two world records – one for the fastest 10 meters on hind legs (6.56 seconds) and another for the fastest 5 meters on front paws (7.76 seconds) at an Illinois kennel in September, according to a Guinness World Records statement. That means the fluffy pom can literally walk at 3.4 miles per hour, slightly faster than [the average walking speed of humans.](http://www.westernite.org/datacollectionfund/2005/psu%5Fped%5Fsummary.pdf)  Guinness World Records The dog will be featured in the Guinness World Records 2015 Edition, due out September 10, but Jiff has been [quite the star](http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/08/07/move-over-boo-jiff-the-pomeranian-is-the-newest-puppy-sensation/) for a while now. A [social media sensation,](https://www.facebook.com/jiffpom) the pom has appeared in the film _Adventures of Bailey: A Night in Cowtown_, the music video for Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse,” and a tweet from Ke$ha, who claimed Jiff was her “new boyfriend.” And if Jiff’s credentials haven’t put you to shame yet, then ponder this: do _you_ have [an IMDB page?](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5324560/)  Guinness World Records But being the world’s fastest dog is only one trick in the Los Angeles pom’s repertoire. Jiff, whose owners have remained anonymous so that he gets all the attention, can also [skateboard,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk%5FfbtuHamY) [stamp his autograph,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsQKlu0w2ZA&list=UUaHuy8vHUcLU4O68JNgcNiA) [cover his eyes and bow,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW-5CMoK5%5Fs) among other moves. He’s known for his [impromptu performances](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDByC9skiGE) at the Santa Monica Pier and the Hollywood Walk of Fame—but if you can’t make it to one of those, there’s always [his online trick demos.](https://www.youtube.com/user/jiffpom/videos) ## Transcript Is the latest addition to the Guinness World Records family. He's a Pomeranian from Grace Lake, Illinois. But now he's relocated to the L. A. area for his acting career. He holds two incredible records. One being the fastest time to cover ten meters on his hind legs. As well as the fastest time to cover five meters on his front legs. Well, Jiff is a natural performer. He loves the attention, he's a big ham. And that's why Hollywood is perfect for him. He loves nothing more than walking up and down the Walk of Fame. And of course, he gets lots of attention when he does it. We're really excited about Jiff's talent, so we've come to LA to present him in person officially with his Guinness World Records titles. Jiff is a very unique dog, he's very independent, he has a lot of incredible talent, but sometimes he just likes a good run in the park. Reading isn't typically Jiff's favorite pastime, but if he's in the book, he can't get enough. Where ever Jiff goes an audience always follows and he loves nothing more than to prance around in front of his fans. Jiff the dog is one of the many incredible animal records that we have in this year's Guinness World Records, 2015 edition. 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