Pomeranian vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Pomeranian to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pomeranians and Jack Russell Terriers.
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1819 AD
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Pomeranian
Jack Russell Terrier
