Papillon vs Pomeranian
Compare the Papillon to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Pomeranians.
Compare the Papillon to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Pomeranians.
Breed Name | Papillon | Pomeranian |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Height | 8-11 in. | 7-12 in. |
Weight | 4-9 lb | 3-7 lb |
Intelligence | Average | High |
History | ||
Origin Country | France | Germany |
Origin Year | 1500 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 | High | Low |
Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Shedding | None-Low | Medium |
Dander | Low | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Papillon | Pomeranian |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | Yes | Yes |
Family/Pack | No | No |
Independent | Yes | 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 | Very Low | Below Average |
Guarding | Very Low | Below Average |
Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | Average | High |
Breed Name | Papillon | Pomeranian |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | No | Yes |
Cataracts | No | Yes |
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | Yes |
Dry Eye | No | Yes |
Epilepsy | No | Yes |
Heat Intolerance | No | Yes |
Heatstroke | No | Yes |
Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | No |
Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Patent Ductus Arteriosis | No | Yes |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
Seizures | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Papillon | Pomeranian |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | No |
Fur | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | No |
Double Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | Yes |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Wooly | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black, Brown, & White | Yes | No |
Black, Red, & White | Yes | No |
Brown & White | Yes | No |
Fawn & White | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | Yes |
Red, White, & Sable | Yes | No |
Sable | Yes | No |
White | Yes | Yes |
White & Black | Yes | No |
White & Lemon | Yes | No |
White & Liver | Yes | No |
White & Red | Yes | No |
White & Sable | Yes | No |
White & Silver | Yes | No |
White, Black, & Tan | Yes | No |
Beaver | No | Yes |
Beaver Sable | No | Yes |
Black | No | Yes |
Black & Brindle | No | Yes |
Black & Tan | No | Yes |
Blue | No | Yes |
Blue & Tan | No | Yes |
Blue Brindle | No | Yes |
Blue Merle | No | Yes |
Blue Sable | No | Yes |
Chocolate | 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 |
Wolf Sable | No | Yes |