Maltese vs Pomeranian

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

Maltese vs Pomeranian
Maltese
Pomeranian
Maltese
Pomeranian
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General Details
Maltese
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Maltese
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Malta
Germany
Origin Year
-200 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Maltese
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Maltese
Pomeranian
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Maltese
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Maltese
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Maltese
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Maltese
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Maltese
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Maltese
Pomeranian
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
None
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Maltese
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Maltese
Pomeranian
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Shaker syndrome
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
Maltese
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Maltese
Pomeranian
Breed Colors
White
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Cream
Orange
Red
White
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