Dachshund vs Pomeranian

Compare the Dachshund to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Pomeranians.

Dachshund vs Pomeranian
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Dachshund
Pomeranian
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General Details
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Traits
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above 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
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Common Health Issues
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Canine diabetes mellitus
Deafness
Narcolepsy
Baldness
Intervertebral disc disease
Acanthosis nigricans
Lymphocytic thyroiditis
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Collapsed trachea
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Dry eye
Seizures
Heat intolerance
Heatstroke
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Dachshund
Pomeranian
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Tan
Blue and Cream
Blue and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Tan
Red
Wheaten
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Cream
Orange
Red
White
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