Blue Heeler vs Pomeranian vs Aussiepom – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Blue Heeler	Pomeranian	Aussiepom
Origins	Australia	Germany Poland	United States United Kingdom
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	518	22	603
Reviews	2	2	0
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Other Names	ACD, Cattle Dog, Australian Cattle Dog, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers	Cross between the Australian Shepherd and Pomeranian. Aussie Pom Aussi Pom Aussiepoms
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	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	Not recognized by any clubs.
Price	$400-$800	$600-$800	500-700

General Appearance - Blue Heeler vs Pomeranian vs Aussiepom

Size	Medium	Small	Small Medium
Weight	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	10-30 pounds (4.5-13.5)
Avg. Weight	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)	20 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	11-16 inches (28-40 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Hair & Care - Blue Heeler vs Pomeranian vs Aussiepom

Coat	Dense	Fluffy	Medium Fluffy
Colors	Blue Blue Mottled Blue speckled Red Mottled Red speckled	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black	Blue Merle Tricolor Red Merle
Grooming	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Aussiepom requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Blue Heelers shed moderately.	Pomeranians shed moderately.	Aussiepoms shed moderately.

Characteristics - Blue Heeler vs Pomeranian vs Aussiepom

Temperament	Intelligent Active Alert Hard working Protective Resourceful	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable	Affectionate Funny Active Loyal Smart Energetic Guarding Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Blue Heeler's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Aussiepom's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Blue Heelers are easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.	Aussiepoms are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Aussiepom is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Aussiepoms have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Blue Heelers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Aussiepoms are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Blue Heelers are kinda antisocial.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.	Aussiepoms are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.	Average: The Aussiepom barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Blue Heelers are one of the best watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.	Aussiepoms are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Blue Heelers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.	Aussiepoms strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Aussiepom has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Blue Heelers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Aussiepoms have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.	Aussiepoms tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Blue Heelers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Aussiepoms have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Blue Heelers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Aussiepoms are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Blue Heelers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Aussiepoms adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Blue Heelers handle alone time quite well.	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Aussiepoms 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Blue Heeler vs Pomeranian vs Aussiepom

Stranger Friendly	Blue Heelers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Aussiepoms are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Blue Heelers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Aussiepoms are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Blue Heelers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.	Aussiepoms are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Blue Heelers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.	Aussiepoms are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Aussiepom is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	Aussiepoms are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Blue Heelers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Aussiepoms usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Blue Heelers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Aussiepoms are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Aussiepom breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Blue Heeler vs Pomeranian vs Aussiepom

Health Issues	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Aussiepoms are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures	Dental Problems Blindness Deafness Kneecap dislocations
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Blue Heelers are high energy dogs.	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Aussiepoms are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Blue Heelers need a lot of exercises.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.	Aussiepoms need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Blue Heelers don't need too much sleep.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Aussiepoms don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Aussiepom has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Blue Heeler is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Aussiepom is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Blue Heeler vs Pomeranian vs Aussiepom

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-7 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-5 puppies
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