Chihuahua vs Pomeranian
Compare the Chihuahua to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Pomeranians.
Compare the Chihuahua to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Pomeranians.
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Pomeranian |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Height | 6-9 in. | 7-12 in. |
Weight | 3-6 lb | 3-7 lb |
Intelligence | High | High |
History | ||
Origin Country | Mexico | Germany |
Origin Year | 1850 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 | 50°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | High |
Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Shedding | Medium | Medium |
Dander | Low | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | 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 | Below Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
Hunting | Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | High | High |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Pomeranian |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | No | Yes |
Cataracts | No | Yes |
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | Yes |
Dry Eye | No | Yes |
Epilepsy | No | Yes |
Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
Heat Intolerance | No | Yes |
Heatstroke | No | Yes |
Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
Hydrocephalus | Yes | No |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | No |
Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Patent Ductus Arteriosis | No | Yes |
Pulmonic Stenosis | Yes | No |
Seizures | No | Yes |
Shivering | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Pomeranian |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
Single Coat | Yes | No |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | Yes |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Wooly | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | No |
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black | Yes | Yes |
Black & Red | Yes | No |
Black & Silver | Yes | No |
Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
Black & White | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Silver | Yes | No |
Blue | Yes | Yes |
Blue & White | Yes | No |
Blue Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Blue Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate | Yes | Yes |
Chocolate & Tan | Yes | Yes |
Chocolate & White | Yes | No |
Chocolate Blue | Yes | No |
Chocolate Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Cream | Yes | Yes |
Cream & White | Yes | No |
Fawn | Yes | No |
Fawn & White | Yes | No |
Fawn Brindled Black | Yes | No |
Gold | Yes | No |
Gold & White | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | Yes |
Red & White | Yes | No |
Silver | Yes | No |
Silver & White | Yes | No |
White | Yes | Yes |
Beaver | No | Yes |
Beaver Sable | No | Yes |
Black & Brindle | No | Yes |
Blue & Tan | No | Yes |
Blue Brindle | No | Yes |
Blue Merle | No | Yes |
Blue Sable | No | Yes |
Chocolate Merle | No | Yes |
Chocolate Sable | No | Yes |
Cream Sable | No | Yes |
Orange | No | Yes |
Orange Sable | No | Yes |
Red Sable | No | Yes |
Tri-colored | No | Yes |
Wolf Sable | No | Yes |