Comparison: Eurasian and Pomeranian

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

Eurasian
Photo: Vanue, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Pomeranian
Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0, source
EurasianPomeranian
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryMediumVery small (toy)
Height at withers–18–22 cm
Weight18–30 kg1.9–3.5 kg
Life span–12–16 years
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized spitz with prick ears and varied colours (no pure white or piebald)
  • Medium-long, thick coat over a dense undercoat
  • Bushy tail carried over the back
  • Plush coat with a ruff and plumed tail
  • Fox-like head and small erect ears
  • Weighs 1.9-3.5 kg
CoatThick undercoat with medium-length, straight, loosely lying guard hair; all colours except pure white and piebald.Long, straight outer coat with a dense undercoat.
PurposeGerman companion breed developed in the 1960s; calm family dog with a very strong bond to its people.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.