Pomeranian vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Pomeranian to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pomeranians and Shiba Inus.
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
1500 AD
-300 BC
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Pomeranian
Shiba Inu
