Pomeranian vs Sheltie
Compare the Pomeranian to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pomeranians and Shelties.
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1909 AD
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Pomeranian
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Pomeranian
Sheltie
