Braque d'Auvergne vs Pomeranian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Braque d'Auvergne	Pomeranian
Origins	France	Germany Poland
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	473	22
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Other Names	Auvergne Pointer, Bleu d'Auvergne, Braque Francais	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.
Breed Recognition	United Kennel Club	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
Price	$800-$1500	$600-$800

General Appearance - Braque d'Auvergne vs Pomeranian

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Hair & Care - Braque d'Auvergne vs Pomeranian

Coat	Smooth Shiny	Fluffy
Colors	Black with white markings White & Black	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Braque d'Auvergne requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Braque d'Auvergnes shed moderately.	Pomeranians shed moderately.

Characteristics - Braque d'Auvergne vs Pomeranian

Temperament	Sensitive Intelligent Lively Obedient	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Braque d'Auvergne's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Braque d'Auvergnes are easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Braque d'Auvergne is a playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Braque d'Auvergnes are highly affectionate dogs.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Braque d'Auvergnes need a lot of social interaction.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Braque d'Auvergne rarely barks.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Braque d'Auvergnes are average watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Braque d'Auvergnes are average defenders.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Braque d'Auvergne has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Braque d'Auvergnes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Braque d'Auvergnes have average wanderlust potential.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Braque d'Auvergnes have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Braque d'Auvergnes are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Braque d'Auvergnes adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Braque d'Auvergnes tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Good With - Braque d'Auvergne vs Pomeranian

Stranger Friendly	Braque d'Auvergnes are stranger friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Braque d'Auvergnes are kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Braque d'Auvergnes are cat-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Braque d'Auvergnes are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Braque d'Auvergne is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Braque d'Auvergnes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Braque d'Auvergnes are usually friendly towards other pets.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Braque d'Auvergnes are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Braque d'Auvergne breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian 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.

Health Factors - Braque d'Auvergne vs Pomeranian

Health Issues	Braque d'Auvergnes are commonly healthy dogs.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures
Life Expectancy	11-14 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Braque d'Auvergnes have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Braque d'Auvergnes need a lot of exercises.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Braque d'Auvergnes are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Braque d'Auvergne has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Braque d'Auvergne is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Braque d'Auvergne vs Pomeranian

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6 to 8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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