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Name	Indian Spitz (Greater)	Poodle	Pomeranian
Origins	India	Germany France	Germany Poland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Greater Indian Spitz	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Which is the smallest dog, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Poodle? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian weight comparison:	26–44 pounds (12–20 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian height comparison:	14–18 inches (35–45 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	16 inches (40 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Which is more expensive?	Unknown	$1000-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian intelligence:	Very smart: Indian Spitz (Greater) is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian trainability comparison.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average defenders. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Kind Athletic Communicative	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian?	Average: Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian social needs comparison:	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are a social breed. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian playfulness comparison:	The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian?	A lot: Indian Spitz (Greater) is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Very house-friendly dog the Indian Spitz (Greater) breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pomeranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Indian Spitz (Greater) bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomeranian bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Indian Spitz (Greater) has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian mouthiness comparison:	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian?	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are commonly healthy dogs.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Indian Spitz (Greater) should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian lifespan comparison. How long do Indian Spitz (Greater), Poodle and Pomeranian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Indian Spitz (Greater): 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian energy level comparison:	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs exercise need is minimal.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Indian Spitz (Greater) has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian coat comparison:	Thick	Curly	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Indian Spitz (Greater), Poodle and Pomeranian color?	White Brown Black & White	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian grooming comparison:	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs shed moderately. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Pomeranian dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian?	Medium ⏺ The Indian Spitz (Greater) has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are generally with other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Pomeranian dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Which dog is more friendly?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian?	Yes Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pomeranian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Indian Spitz (Greater) is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Poodle or Pomeranian? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian?	Not really Indian Spitz (Greater) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Indian Spitz (Greater) and Poodle and Pomeranian have?	1-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Poodle vs Pomeranian Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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