Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Pomapoo Versus Pomeranian: Introduction
- Pomapoo versus Pomeranian: Overview
- Pomapoo versus Pomeranian: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Pomapoo and the Pomeranian
- Size (Weight and Height) of Pomapoo versus Pomeranian
- Lifespan of Pomapoo versus Pomeranian
- Price of Pomapoo versus Price of Pomeranian
- Tolerates Being Alone: Pomapoo versus Pomeranian
- Do Pomapoos shed more than Pomeranians?
- Which one drools more, the Pomapoo or the Pomeranian
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Pomapoo or the Pomeranian?
- Does the Pomapoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pomeranian?
- Do Pomapoos Bark and Howl? What about Pomeranians?
- Can Pomapoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Pomapoo vs. Pomeranian
- Can Pomapoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pomapoo or the Pomeranian?
- Are Pomapoos good family dogs? What about Pomeranians?
- How Kid-friendly are Pomapoos and Pomeranians?
- Is the Pomapoo Easier to Train than the Pomeranian?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomapoo
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomeranian
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Pomapoo versus Pomeranian. Which One is a Better Pet?
Pomapoo Versus Pomeranian: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo and the Pomeranian.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo or the Pomeranian.
Pomapoo versus Pomeranian: Overview
Both the Pomapoo and the Pomeranian are similar in size. The Pomapoo and the Pomeranian are both tiny-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Pomapoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
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.
Pomapoo versus Pomeranian: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo and the Pomeranian
| Factor | Pomapoo | Pomeranian |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 5 to 15 pounds | 3 to 7 pounds |
| Height | 8 to 10 inches | 7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1620 | $2150 |
| Price Range | $1275 – $1900 | $1500 – $2500 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pomeranian is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pomapoo is a better pet than the Pomeranian. So, you should get the Pomapoo!
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 Pomapoo and the Pomeranian so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Pomapoo and the Pomeranian
The Pomapoo and the Pomeranian are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pomapoo and the Pomeranian are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Pomapoo versus Pomeranian
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pomapoo and the Pomeranian.
Pomapoos weigh 5 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Pomapoos are 8 to 10 inches 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 Pomapoo versus Pomeranian
The lifespan of Pomapoos is between 12 to 15 years . The average lifespan of Pomapoos is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Pomeranians is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Pomeranians is 14.0 years.
Pomeranians live longer than Pomapoos.
Price of Pomapoo versus Price of Pomeranian
The average price of the Pomapoo puppy is $1620. The price of the Pomapoo typically ranges from $1275 – $1900. However, the price of a Pomapoo can be as low as $550 and as high as $3200. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 109 Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo.
| Pomapoo | Pomeranian | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1620 | $2150 |
| Price Range | $1275 to $1900 | $1500 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Pomapoo and Pomeranian. For different price points, the charts show how many Pomapoo puppies or how many Pomeranian puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Pomapoos. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pomapoo 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Pomapoo versus Pomeranian
Pomapoos do not like to be left alone.
Pomeranians do not like to be left alone.
Do Pomapoos shed more than Pomeranians?
Pomapoos shed moderately.
Pomeranians shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Pomapoo or the Pomeranian
Pomapoos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pomeranians do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Pomapoo or the Pomeranian?
Pomapoos 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 Pomapoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pomeranian?
Pomapoos 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.
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 Pomapoos Bark and Howl? What about Pomeranians?
Pomapoos bark and howl, but not very much.
Pomeranians are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Pomapoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather?
Pomapoos can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Pomeranians can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Pomapoo vs. Pomeranian
Pomapoos 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 Pomapoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather?
Pomapoos cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Pomeranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pomapoo or the Pomeranian?
Pomapoos get along fairly well with other dogs.
Pomeranians do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Pomapoos good family dogs? What about Pomeranians?
Pomapoos 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 Pomapoos and Pomeranians?
Pomapoos get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Is the Pomapoo Easier to Train than the Pomeranian?
Pomapoos are very easy to train.
Pomeranians are very easy to train.
Is the Pomapoo Better for Apartment Owners than the Pomeranian?
Pomapoos adapt very well to apartment living.
Pomeranians adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pomapoo or the Pomeranian?
Pomapoos are very good for new dog owners.
Pomeranians are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomapoo
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Pomapoo and how the Pomeranian compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Pomapoo and of the Pomeranian to other breeds:
Pomapoo Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pomapoo versus Manchester Terrier Pomapoo versus Pomchi Pomapoo versus Black Russian Terrier Pomapoo versus Beaglier Pomapoo versus Cane Corso Pomapoo versus Papillon Pomapoo versus Bernedoodle Pomapoo versus Chi-Poo Pomapoo versus Ibizan Hound Pomapoo versus Greyhound Pomapoo versus Xoloitzcuintli Pomapoo versus Miniature Poodle Pomapoo versus Lancashire Heeler Pomapoo versus Finnish Spitz Pomapoo versus English Springer Spaniel Pomapoo versus Manchester Terrier Pomapoo versus Field Spaniel Pomapoo versus Pomchi Pomapoo versus Carolina Dog Pomapoo versus German Longhaired Pointer Pomapoo versus Italian Greyhound Pomapoo versus Beaglier Pomapoo versus Standard Schnauzer Pomapoo versus Welsh Terrier Pomapoo versus Plott
Pomeranian Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pomeranian versus Sealyham Terrier Pomeranian versus Shih Tzu Pomeranian versus Boxerdoodle Pomeranian versus Labradoodle Pomeranian versus Irish Wolfhound Pomeranian versus Papipoo Pomeranian versus Peek A Poo Pomeranian versus Boerboel Pomeranian versus Norwich Terrier Pomeranian versus Jack Russell Terrier Pomeranian versus Bernedoodle Pomeranian versus German Wirehaired Pointer Pomeranian versus Brussels Griffon Pomeranian versus Pyrenean Shepherd Pomeranian versus Kai Ken Pomeranian versus Spinone Italiano Pomeranian versus Manchester Terrier Pomeranian versus Weimaraner Pomeranian versus Tibetan Mastiff Pomeranian versus Affenhuahua Pomeranian versus Pharaoh Hound Pomeranian versus Kishu Ken Pomeranian versus American Water Spaniel Pomeranian versus Maltipoo Pomeranian versus Westiepoo
Conclusion: Pomapoo 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 Pomapoo and the Pomeranian better suits you and your family.