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.
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.
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 | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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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 | ||
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |