Papillon vs Pomeranian
Compare the Papillon to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Pomeranians.
Papillon
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Papillon
Pomeranian
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1500 AD
Papillon
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Papillon
Pomeranian
Papillon
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Papillon
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Papillon
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Papillon
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Papillon
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Papillon
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Papillon
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Papillon
Pomeranian
Papillon
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Papillon
Pomeranian
