Compare breeds
Chihuahua vs Pomeranian
Chihuahua
Short
Pomeranian
Long
Choose the Chihuahua if you want…
- less hair around the house
- less time spent grooming
- a quieter companion
Choose the Pomeranian if you want…
- a home with other pets
Side by side
| Trait | Chihuahua | Pomeranian |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Toy | Toy |
| Weight | 1.5–3 kg (3–7 lb) | 1.5–3.5 kg (3–8 lb) |
| Height | 15–23 cm (6–9 in) | 18–24 cm (7–9 in) |
| Life span | 14–17 years | 12–16 years |
| Origin | Mexico | Pomerania (Germany and Poland) |
| Energy | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Good with other pets | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Chihuahua or the Pomeranian?
The Chihuahua, on average. Chihuahua: 14–17 years; Pomeranian: 12–16 years.
Is the Chihuahua or the Pomeranian better with children?
We rate them the same. Both still need supervision with young children.
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