Pomeranian vs Chihuahua

Side-by-side comparison of temperament, health, size, and care needs.

Pomeranian

Chihuahua

Traits Overview

Pomeranian

Chihuahua

Energy Level

Pomeranian

3/5

Chihuahua

3/5

Trainability

Pomeranian

3/5

Chihuahua

3/5

Good with Kids

Pomeranian

3/5

Chihuahua

3/5

Good with Pets

Pomeranian

3/5

Chihuahua

2/5

Grooming Needs

Pomeranian

4/5

Chihuahua

2/5

All breeds share similar energy level (3/5).
All breeds share similar trainability (3/5).
All breeds share similar kid-friendliness (3/5).
Pomeranian scores highest in pet-friendliness (3/5 vs 2/5).
Pomeranian scores highest in grooming needs (4/5 vs 2/5).
Chihuahua tends to live longer (14-16 years) compared to Pomeranian (12-16 years).
Both breeds are prone to Patellar luxation.

Attribute	Pomeranian Inquisitive and bold toy breed with a foxy face and fluffy double coat. Lively and commanding personality.	Chihuahua The tiniest dog breed with an enormous personality. Charming, graceful, and fiercely loyal to their person.
Size	toy	toy
Weight	3-7 lbs	Under 6 lbs
Height	6-7 in	5-8 in
Life Span	12-16 years	14-16 years
Origin	Germany	Mexico
Group	Toy	Toy
Energy Level
Trainability
Good with Kids
Good with Pets
Grooming Needs
Temperament	InquisitiveBoldLivelyPerky	CharmingGracefulSassyAlert
Common Health Issues	Patellar luxation Collapsed trachea Dental issues Alopecia X	Patellar luxation Heart disease Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia
Exercise	Short walks and indoor play	Short daily walks
Grooming	Brush 2-3 times weekly	Weekly brushing
Diet	Quality toy-breed formula	Small frequent meals of quality food