Australian Terrier vs Pomeranian
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Pomeranians.
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Australia
Germany
Origin Year
1820 AD
1500 AD
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-16 Years
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Australian Terrier
Pomeranian
