Comparison: Chihuahua and Pomeranian

Chihuahua and Pomeranian are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Chihuahua
Photo: Carlos.ferreira.rejas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Pomeranian
Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0, source
ChihuahuaPomeranian
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originMexicoGermany
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers15–23 cm18–22 cm
Weight1.5–3 kg1.9–3.5 kg
Life span12–18 years12–16 years
Recognition features
  • Weighs 1.5-3 kg, apple-shaped head
  • Large erect ears
  • Smooth or long coat in any colour
  • Plush coat with a ruff and plumed tail
  • Fox-like head and small erect ears
  • Weighs 1.9-3.5 kg
CoatSmooth or long coat, all colours.Long, straight outer coat with a dense undercoat.
PurposeThe smallest dog breed in the world; from Mexico, likely descended from Toltec and Aztec dogs.The smallest German spitz, miniaturised in 19th-century England as a lap dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.