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.

Papillon vs Pomeranian
Papillon
Pomeranian
Papillon
Pomeranian
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General Details
Papillon
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Papillon
Pomeranian
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Papillon
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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Papillon
Pomeranian
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Papillon
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
Papillon
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Papillon
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Pomeranian
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Pomeranian
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
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
Papillon
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Pomeranian
Breed Colors
Red
White
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Cream
Orange
Red
White
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