Active
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Extroverted
Intelligent
Playful
Attentive
Docile
Trainable

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Fearless
Clever

Norwegian Elkhound, German Spitz, Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, Schipperke

Smooth Fox Terrier, Miniature Pinscher

1800s

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Silver
Cream
Red
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Black
White

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
White
Fawn

Pomeranians have medium-length coats.

Smooth Fox Pinschers have short coats.

A Pomeranian can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Smooth Fox Pinscher can have a litter of 3-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

None Known

Cataracts
Allergies
Epilepsy

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Myasthenia Gravis

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Skin Evaluation
BAER Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Pomeranians have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Smooth Fox Pinschers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Pomeranians are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pomeranian, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Fox Pinscher, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pomeranians usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Smooth Fox Pinschers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pomeranian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Smooth Fox Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Pomeranian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Smooth Fox Pinscher should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Pomeranian is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Fox Pinscher is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

Pomeranians make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Smooth Fox Pinscher is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Pomeranians are not the best choice for families with kids.

Smooth Fox Pinschers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Pomeranians are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Pomeranians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Pomeranians have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.