How long does a Pomeranian live?

The listed lifespan for a Pomeranian is 12–16 years.

How tall is a Pomeranian?

The listed height for a Pomeranian is 6–7 in.

Is a Pomeranian good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Pomeranian is 3 out of 5.

When is a Pomeranian full grown?

The growth size band for a Pomeranian is 8–12 months.

Toy Group

Pomeranian

Pomeranian is a toy dog in the Toy Group. Adult weight is 3–7 lb, height is 6–7 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–16 years. AKC describes the temperament as Inquisitive, Lively, Bold.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Pomeranian dog — Photo: Jonjoy Pascua · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–16 years

Weight3–7 lb

SizeToy GroupToy Group

Height

6–7 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 21 single-size toy breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about the same as the 14.1-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 5 lb is about 3.4 lb lighter than the 8.4 lb average for those toy breeds.

The listed origin is Iceland. The coat is described as double, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.3 points below the group average of 3.3 for the Toy Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 19 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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