Brussels Griffon vs Pomeranian

Compare the Brussels Griffon to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brussel Griffons and Pomeranians.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Pomeranian is excellent for new or inexperienced owners. The Brussels Griffon is strongly discouraged for new owners.
Children - Both the Brussels Griffon and Pomeranian are okay with children.
Grooming - The Brussels Griffon is very easy to groom. The Pomeranian has high grooming requirements.
Barking - Both the Brussels Griffon and Pomeranian are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.

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Brussels Griffon vs Pomeranian

Breed Name	Brussels Griffon	Pomeranian
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-16 yrs.
Height	7-8 in.	7-12 in.
Weight	7-12 lb	3-7 lb
Intelligence	Average	High
History
Origin Country	Belgium	Germany
Origin Year	1880 AD	1500 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Average	Below Average
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Stranger Friendly	Average	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Stubborn	Enjoys Attention Jealous Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	No
Medium Yard	No	No
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	55°F to 80°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	Medium	Low
Top Running Speed	12 mph	12 mph
Strength	Low	Low
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium-High	Medium
Shedding	Low	Medium
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	None	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Brussels Griffon	Pomeranian
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	Yes
Family/Pack	Yes	No
Independent	No	Yes
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Very Low	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Below Average
Hunting	Very Low	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	High	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Brussels Griffon	Pomeranian
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-16 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	Yes
Cataracts	No	Yes
Collapsed Trachea	No	Yes
Dry Eye	No	Yes
Epilepsy	No	Yes
Heat Intolerance	No	Yes
Heatstroke	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Hypothyroidism	No	Yes
Legg-perthes Disease	No	Yes
Patellar Luxation	Yes	Yes
Patent Ductus Arteriosis	No	Yes
Seizures	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Brussels Griffon	Pomeranian
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Scruffy	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	Yes
Silky	No	Yes
Wooly	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Medium	Yes	No
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Belge	Yes	No
Black	Yes	Yes
Black & Tan	Yes	Yes
Brown	Yes	No
Chocolate	Yes	Yes
Red	Yes	Yes
Tan	Yes	No
Wheaten	Yes	No
Beaver	No	Yes
Beaver Sable	No	Yes
Black & Brindle	No	Yes
Blue	No	Yes
Blue & Tan	No	Yes
Blue Brindle	No	Yes
Blue Merle	No	Yes
Blue Sable	No	Yes
Chocolate & Tan	No	Yes
Chocolate Merle	No	Yes
Chocolate Sable	No	Yes
Cream	No	Yes
Cream Sable	No	Yes
Orange	No	Yes
Orange Sable	No	Yes
Red Sable	No	Yes
Tri-colored	No	Yes
White	No	Yes
Wolf Sable	No	Yes