Breed Comparison: Collie Versus Pomeranian

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Collie Versus Pomeranian: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Collie and the Pomeranian? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Collie and the Pomeranian better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Collie and the Pomeranian.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Collie and the Pomeranian is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Collie and for the Pomeranian. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Collie and the Pomeranian.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Collie or the Pomeranian.

Collie versus Pomeranian

Collie versus Pomeranian: Overview

A very important difference between the Collie and the Pomeranian is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Pomeranian is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Collie belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

On the other hand, the Pomeranian belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Collie versus Pomeranian: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Collie to the Pomeranian based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Collie and the Pomeranian

FactorColliePomeranian
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Tendency NOT to Wander5/55/5
Life Span10 to 14 years12 to 16 years
Tolerates Being Alone2/51/5
Easy To Groom2/52/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor4/54/5
Height22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living3/54/5
Tolerates Hot Weather3/52/5
General Health3/53/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight3/52/5
Does NOT chew on things3/54/5
NOT Rambunctious3/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs3/54/5
Good For Novice Owners4/54/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/54/5
Dog Friendly4/52/5
Friendly Toward Strangers4/53/5
Easy To Train4/54/5
Intelligence4/54/5
Low Prey Drive2/54/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl2/51/5
Potential For Playfulness4/53/5
Easygoing1/52/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Kid-Friendly5/52/5
Does NOT Shed1/52/5
Weight50 to 70 pounds3 to 7 pounds
Average Lifespan12.0 years14.0 years
Average Price$1480$2150
Price Range$1000 – $1800$1500 – $2500
Temperament Score80.8 percent77.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds3721
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)1623

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Collie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pomeranian. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Collie is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pomeranian is 79 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Collie is a better pet than the Pomeranian. So, you should get the Collie!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Collie and the Pomeranian so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Collie versus Pomeranian

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Collie and the Pomeranian

    Below is a list of where the Collie and the Pomeranian are most different:

  • Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • The Similarities Between the Collie and the Pomeranian

    The Collie and the Pomeranian are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Collie and the Pomeranian are most similar:

  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are very easy to train.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are very playful.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Collie and the Pomeranian shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Collie versus Pomeranian

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Collie and the Pomeranian.

    Collies weigh 50 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Collies are 22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Pomeranians weigh 3 to 7 pounds when fully grown. Pomeranians are 7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Collie versus Pomeranian

    The lifespan of Collies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Collies is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pomeranians is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Pomeranians is 14.0 years.

    Pomeranians live longer than Collies.

    Collie versus Pomeranian

    Temperament of the Collie Versus the Pomeranian

    The Collie has a better temperament than the Pomeranian.

    This is because the temperament score for the Collie is 80.8 percent while the temperament score for the Pomeranian is 77.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 80.8 percent, the Collie has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the Pomeranian has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Collie and the Pomeranian by measuring the temperaments of 896 Collies and 36 Pomeranians.

    Price of Collie versus Price of Pomeranian

    The average price of the Collie puppy is $1480. The price of the Collie typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of a Collie can be as low as $300 and as high as $15000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 356 Collie puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Pomeranian puppy is $2150. The price of the Pomeranian typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of the Pomeranian can be as low as $150 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1412 Pomeranian puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pomeranian is more expensive than the Collie.

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    Collie Pomeranian
    Average Price $1480 $2150
    Price Range $1000 to $1800 $1500 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Collie and Pomeranian. For different price points, the charts show how many Collie puppies or how many Pomeranian puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Collie puppy or the Pomeranian puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Collie versus Pomeranian

    Adopting the Collie versus Adopting the Pomeranian

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Collies and many Pomeranians are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Collie named Bandit that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Collies like Bandit on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Collies, Pomeranians are also available for adoption. For example, Gizmo is a Male Pomeranian that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pomeranians like Gizmo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Collie and the Pomeranian can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Stripe is the name of another Collie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Bear is an adorable Male Pomeranian on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Collies and Pomeranians are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Collies and Pomeranians that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Collie versus the Intelligence of the Pomeranian

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    Collie Pomeranian
    Intelligence Rank 16 out of 130 dog breeds 23 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Collie has an obedience intelligence rank of 16 out of 130 dog breeds. The Collie belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Collies tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Pomeranian has an obedience intelligence rank of 23 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pomeranian belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Pomeranians tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Collie is more intelligent than the Pomeranian.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Collie versus Popularity of Pomeranian

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Collie and the Pomeranian over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pomeranian is more popular with dog owners than the Collie. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pomeranian is 21 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Collie is 37 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Collie

    Popularity of Collie

    Popularity of Pomeranian

    Popularity of Pomeranian

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    Year Collie Popularity Rank Pomeranian Popularity Rank
    2013 35 19
    2014 36 20
    2015 36 21
    2016 37 22
    2017 40 22
    2018 38 23
    2019 38 24
    2020 40 23

    Health Problems of Collie versus Health Problems of Pomeranian

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Collie and the Pomeranian are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Pomeranian is prone to more genetic health problems than the Collie.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Pomeranian than for the Collie.

    4 health tests are recommended for Collie while 6 tests are recommended for the Pomeranian.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Collies and in Pomeranians.

    Collie Health Problems

    Collies are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Collie puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Collie puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Collie breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Collies for:

  • Clear By Parentage
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Collies here.

    Pomeranian Health Problems

    Pomeranians are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pomeranian puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pomeranian puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pomeranian breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pomeranians for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pomeranians here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Collies and Pomeranians

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Collie Breed is Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    This is because the Collie ranks 1 out of 7 dog breeds for Collie Eye Anomaly problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 114 Collies, 16 of them had Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Collies, and how common these diseases are in Collies relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Collie Eye Anomaly problems: Rank 1 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 1 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Multiple Drug Resistance (Mdr1) problems: Rank 1 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 13 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 16 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 65 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 107 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 182 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pomeranian Breed is Patella problems.

    This is because the Pomeranian ranks 1 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1542 Pomeranians, 456 of them had Patella problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pomeranians, and how common these diseases are in Pomeranians relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Patella problems: Rank 1 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 49 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 75 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 89 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 171 out of 182 Dog Breeds

  • The table below lists the common health problems in Collie and in Pomeranian and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Collie and the Pomeranian:

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    Disease Collie Rank Pomeranian Rank
    Collie Eye Anomaly problems 1 out of 7 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 1 out of 182 dog breeds 171 out of 182 dog breeds
    Multiple Drug Resistance (Mdr1) problems 1 out of 7 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 13 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 16 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 65 out of 115 dog breeds 89 out of 115 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 107 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 182 out of 198 dog breeds 75 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems Not Common 1 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 49 out of 159 dog breeds
    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Collie versus Pomeranian

    Collies do not like to be left alone.

    Pomeranians do not like to be left alone.

    Do Collies shed more than Pomeranians?

    Collies shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Pomeranians shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Collie or the Pomeranian

    Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pomeranians do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Collie or the Pomeranian?

    Collies require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Pomeranians require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pomeranian?

    Collies have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Pomeranians have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Collies Bark and Howl? What about Pomeranians?

    Collies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Pomeranians are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Pomeranians can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Collie vs. Pomeranian

    Collies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Collies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Pomeranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Collie or the Pomeranian?

    Collies get along very well with other dogs.

    Pomeranians do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Collies good family dogs? What about Pomeranians?

    Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Pomeranians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Collies and Pomeranians?

    Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Is the Collie Easier to Train than the Pomeranian?

    Collies are very easy to train.

    Pomeranians are very easy to train.

    Is the Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Pomeranian?

    Collies adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Pomeranians adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Collie or the Pomeranian?

    Collies are very good for new dog owners.

    Pomeranians are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Collie

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Collie that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Collie:

  • Keeshond (84 percent match with Collie). Here is our comparison of the Pomeranian vs Keeshond.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomeranian

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pomeranian that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pomeranian:

  • Pomapoo (81 percent match with Pomeranian). Here is our comparison of the Collie vs Pomapoo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Collie and how the Pomeranian compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Collie and of the Pomeranian to other breeds:

    Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Pomeranian Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pomeranian versus Mountain Cur     Pomeranian versus Papipoo     Pomeranian versus Coton de Tulear     Pomeranian versus Giant Schnauzer     Pomeranian versus King Shepherd     Pomeranian versus Berger Picard     Pomeranian versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Pomeranian versus Bichon Frise     Pomeranian versus Karelian Bear Dog     Pomeranian versus Miniature Poodle     Pomeranian versus Bedlington Terrier     Pomeranian versus Pomapoo     Pomeranian versus Border Collie     Pomeranian versus Lhasa Apso     Pomeranian versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Pomeranian versus Frenchton     Pomeranian versus Chi-Poo     Pomeranian versus Xoloitzcuintli     Pomeranian versus Basset Hound     Pomeranian versus Chinese Crested     Pomeranian versus Norwich Terrier     Pomeranian versus Whoodle     Pomeranian versus Silky Terrier     Pomeranian versus Pharaoh Hound     Pomeranian versus Bernese Mountain Dog     

    Conclusion: Collie versus Pomeranian. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Collie and the Pomeranian better suits you and your family.