German Shepherd vs Pomeranian
Compare German Shepherds to Pomeranians. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1899 AD
1500 AD
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-16 Years
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
German Shepherd
Pomeranian
