Pomeranian vs Schipperke
Compare the Pomeranian to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pomeranians and Schipperkes.
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Origin Country
Germany
Belgium
Origin Year
1500 AD
1880 AD
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Pomeranian
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Pomeranian
Schipperke
