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Dachshund vs Pomeranian
Dachshund
Short
Pomeranian
Long
Choose the Dachshund if you want…
- a family with children
- less hair around the house
- less time spent grooming
- a quieter companion
Choose the Pomeranian if you want…
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- a flat or small home
Side by side
| Trait | Dachshund | Pomeranian |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Toy |
| Weight | 7–14 kg (15–31 lb) | 1.5–3.5 kg (3–8 lb) |
| Height | 20–27 cm (8–11 in) | 18–24 cm (7–9 in) |
| Life span | 12–16 years | 12–16 years |
| Origin | Germany | Pomerania (Germany and Poland) |
| Energy | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Suits a flat | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Grooming needs | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Dachshund or the Pomeranian?
The Dachshund — typically about 4.2 times the weight. Dachshund: 7–14 kg (15–31 lb); Pomeranian: 1.5–3.5 kg (3–8 lb).
Which lives longer, the Dachshund or the Pomeranian?
Their typical life spans are about the same. Dachshund: 12–16 years; Pomeranian: 12–16 years.
Is the Dachshund or the Pomeranian better with children?
The Dachshund scores higher in our profiles (3 vs 2 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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