Pomeranian vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Compare Pomeranians to Miniature Australian Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1978 AD
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Pomeranian
Miniature Australian Shepherd
