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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 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 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 [00:02] Is the latest addition to the Guinness World Records [00:05] family. He's a Pomeranian from Grace Lake, Illinois. But [00:08] now he's relocated to the L. A. area for his acting [00:11] career. He holds two incredible records. One being the [00:15] fastest time to cover ten meters on his hind legs. As [00:18] well as the fastest time to cover five meters on his front [00:20] legs. Well, Jiff is a [00:24] natural performer. He loves the attention, he's a big [00:28] ham. And that's why Hollywood is perfect for him. He [00:31] loves nothing more than walking up and down the Walk [00:33] of Fame. And of course, he gets lots of attention when [00:35] he does it. We're really excited about Jiff's talent, so [00:39] we've come to LA to present him in person officially [00:42] with his Guinness World Records titles. Jiff is a very [00:46] unique dog, he's very independent, he has a lot of [00:49] incredible talent, but sometimes he just likes a good [00:51] run in the park. Reading [00:56] isn't typically Jiff's favorite pastime, but if he's in the [00:59] book, he can't get enough. Where ever Jiff goes an [01:02] audience always follows and he loves nothing more [01:05] than to prance around in front of his fans. Jiff the dog [01:08] is one of the many incredible animal records that we [01:11] have in this year's Guinness World Records, 2015 [01:14] edition. 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