Pomsky vs Pomeranian vs Dogue de Bordeaux – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pomsky	Pomeranian	Dogue de Bordeaux
Origins	United States	Germany Poland	France
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Group	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	557	22	67
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Other Names	Pomeranian + Siberian Husky	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers	French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeauxdog
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2008 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	Pomsky Club of America	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	No set
Price	$2500-$3500	$600-$800	$1000-$1300

General Appearance - Pomsky vs Pomeranian vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Size	Small Medium	Small	Large Giant
Weight	7-38 pounds (3-17 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Avg. Weight	21.5 pounds (10 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)	132.5 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	23-30 inches (58-75 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pomsky vs Pomeranian vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Coat	Soft Fluffy Double	Fluffy	Fine
Colors	Grey & White Brown or Reddish Brown Blue Pure white	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black	Fawn Mahogany Isabella Red
Grooming	Advanced: The Pomsky requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Dogue de Bordeaux doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pomskys shed above average.	Pomeranians shed moderately.	Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pomsky vs Pomeranian vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Temperament	Active Friendly Intelligent	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable	Companionable Devoted Loyal Courageous Outright Tempered Vigilant
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Pomsky's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Pomskys are easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pomsky is a playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the most playful dog 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pomskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pomskys are a social breed.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.	Dogue de Bordeauxs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Pomsky is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Dogue de Bordeaux rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Pomskys are not the best watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Pomskys are average defenders.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Pomsky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dogue de Bordeaux has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pomskys 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.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pomskys tend to escape less than other breeds.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Pomskys have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Pomskys are apartment-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pomskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pomskys 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.	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 - Pomsky vs Pomeranian vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Stranger Friendly	Pomskys are average friendly towards strangers.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pomskys are average friendly dogs towards children.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pomskys are average friendly towards cats.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pomskys are dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pomsky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dogue de Bordeaux is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pomskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pomskys are generally with other pets.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pomskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Pomsky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dogue de Bordeaux 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Pomsky vs Pomeranian vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Health Issues	The Pomsky 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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Eye Problems Epilepsy Heart Problems Collapsed Trachea Skin Diseases Dental Problems	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-16 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pomskys 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.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Pomskys have an average exercise need.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.	Dogue de Bordeauxs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Pomskys sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Dogue de Bordeauxs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomsky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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	Low The Pomsky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Dogue de Bordeaux has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pomsky is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dogue de Bordeaux is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Pomsky vs Pomeranian vs Dogue de Bordeaux

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	2-6 puppies	2-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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