How tall is a Pomeranian?

An adult Pomeranian stands about 7 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Pomeranian considered a toy dog?

Yes — at 7" / 5 lb, the Pomeranian falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #252 tallest.

How does a Pomeranian compare to a person?

At 7" tall, a Pomeranian stands about 11% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Pomeranian Size Compared to a Person

A Pomeranian stands 7″ at the shoulder and weighs about 5 lb — that puts it at 11% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #252 by shoulder height and falls into the toy-breed size class (Toy breeds, under 11").

Pomeranian next to a person at scale — 7-inch shoulder height, 5 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Pomeranian at 7″ / 5 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Pomeranian compares

	Pomeranian	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	7″	64″	-57″
Weight	5 lb	135 lb	-130 lb

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About the Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is a tiny ball of fluff with a personality ten times its size. Descended from large sled dogs of the Arctic and named after the Pomerania region in Central Europe, this Spitz-type breed has been a favorite of royalty and commoners alike. Pomeranians are known for their luxurious double coat, plumed tail, fox-like face, and a vibrant, curious nature that makes them endlessly entertaining companions.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Toy size class with shoulder height closest to the Pomeranian.

Chihuahua — 7″ / 5 lb (same height)
Chorkie — 8″ / 8 lb (+1″ vs Pomeranian)
Maltese — 8″ / 6 lb (+1″ vs Pomeranian)
Pekingese — 8″ / 12 lb (+1″ vs Pomeranian)
Yorkshire Terrier — 8″ / 7 lb (+1″ vs Pomeranian)
Brussels Griffon — 9″ / 9 lb (+2″ vs Pomeranian)
Dachshund — 9″ / 24 lb (+2″ vs Pomeranian)
Dorkie — 9″ / 12 lb (+2″ vs Pomeranian)

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Frequently asked

How tall is a Pomeranian?: An adult Pomeranian stands about 7 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Pomeranian considered a toy dog?: Yes — at 7" / 5 lb, the Pomeranian falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #252 tallest.
How does a Pomeranian compare to a person?: At 7" tall, a Pomeranian stands about 11% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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