Doberman Pinscher vs Pomeranian
Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Pomeranians.
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1890 AD
1500 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Long
Doberman Pinscher
Pomeranian
