How long does a Lab Pomeranian Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pomeranian (12–16 years).

Is a Lab Pomeranian Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Lab Pomeranian Mix

A Lab Pomeranian mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Pomeranian. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–45 lb and live 11–14 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Pomeranian, a purebred dog — PomeranianPhoto: Novoklimov, CC0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight30–45 lbcan be 3–80 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Lab Pomeranian Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix30–45 lb

Pomeranian3–7 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Lab Pomeranian Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 6–7 in for the Pomeranian. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Pomeranian moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. The Pomeranian as inquisitive, bold, lively. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Lab vs Pomeranian vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Pomeranian Mix	Pomeranian
Weight	55–80 lb	30–45 lb	3–7 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	14–16 in	6–7 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–16 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Lab Pomeranian Mix

How big does a Lab Pomeranian Mix get?: Most grow to 30–45 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Pomeranian Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Pomeranian (12–16 years).
Does a Lab Pomeranian Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Lab Pomeranian Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Pomeranian mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.