Poodle vs Pomeranian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Poodle | Pomeranian |
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Origins | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 7 | 22 |
Reviews | 7 | 2 |
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Other Names | French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel | Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | 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 | 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 | 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 |
Price | $1000-$1500 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Poodle vs Pomeranian
Size | Medium | Small |
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Weight | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) | 3-7 pounds (1-3 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | 5 pounds (2 kg) |
Height | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) |
Avg. Height | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
Hair & Care - Poodle vs Pomeranian
Coat | Curly | Fluffy |
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Colors | Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black | Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black |
Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Poodles shed none to minimal. | Pomeranians shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Poodle vs Pomeranian
Temperament | Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable | Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable |
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Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. |
Trainability | Poodles are easy to train. | Pomeranians are easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Poodle 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 | Poodles 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. |
Social Needs | Poodles need a lot of social interaction. | Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed. | Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Poodles are good watchdogs. | Pomeranians are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Poodles strongly protect their territory. | Pomeranians strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Poodles have a higher than 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 | Poodles have average wanderlust potential. | Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive | Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Apartment Friendly | Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Poodles 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 | Poodles 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 - Poodle vs Pomeranian
Stranger Friendly | Poodles are stranger friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Poodles are cat-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Poodles are dog-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Office Friendly |
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 | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets. | Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Poodles 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 |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 |
Yes Poodle breed usually likes 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 - Poodle vs Pomeranian
Health Issues | 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. |
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Health Problems | Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease | Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures |
Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-16 years |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Energy Level | Poodles 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 | Poodles need quite a lot of exercise. | Pomeranians exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need | Poodles 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 | 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. |
Weight Gain Potential | 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. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Poodle vs Pomeranian
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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 | 2-4 puppies | 2-5 puppies |
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