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Pomeranian Papillon Mix

A Pomeranian Papillon mix is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Papillon. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–8 lb and live 13–16 years.

Pomeranian, a purebred dog
PomeranianPhoto: Novoklimov, CC0, source
Papillon, a purebred dog
PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight4–8 lbcan be 3–10 lb
Height7–9 inat the shoulder
Lifespan13–16 years
SizeToy-sized

How big does a Pomeranian Papillon Mix get?

Pomeranian3–7 lb
The mix4–8 lb
Papillon5–10 lb

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

Height runs 7–9 inches at the shoulder, against 6–7 in for the Pomeranian and 8–11 in for the Papillon.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding
Moderate

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

Energy
Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability
Moderate to very high

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

Grooming
Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

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

Pomeranian vs Papillon vs the mix

TraitPomeranianPomeranian Papillon MixPapillon
Weight3–7 lb4–8 lb5–10 lb
Height6–7 in7–9 in8–11 in
Lifespan12–16 yr13–16 yr14–16 yr
Sheddingmoderatemoderatemoderate
Energymoderatemoderatemoderate
GroupToymixedToy

Questions about the Pomeranian Papillon Mix

How big does a Pomeranian Papillon Mix get?
Most grow to 4–8 pounds and 7–9 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–10 pounds.
How long does a Pomeranian Papillon Mix live?
A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Pomeranian (12–16 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
Does a Pomeranian Papillon Mix shed?
Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pomeranian Papillon 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.

Other Pomeranian mixes

Other Papillon mixes

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