Pomeranian versus Mudi. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

Last Updated: Apr 12, 2022

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• Pomeranian Versus Mudi: Introduction
• Pomeranian versus Mudi: Overview
• Pomeranian versus Mudi: Comparison Table
• The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pomeranian and the Mudi
• The Similarities Between the Pomeranian and the Mudi
• Size Comparison of the Pomeranian versus Mudi
• Lifespan of Pomeranian versus Mudi
• Temperament of the Mudi Versus the Pomeranian
• Health Problems of Pomeranian versus Health Problems of Mudi
• Tolerates Being Alone: Pomeranian versus Mudi
• Do Pomeranians shed more than Mudis?
• Which is Easier to Groom, the Pomeranian or the Mudi?
• Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pomeranian or the Mudi?
• Are Pomeranians good family dogs? What about Mudis?
• Is the Pomeranian Easier to Train than the Mudi?
• Which one drools more, the Pomeranian or the Mudi
• How Kid-friendly are Pomeranians and Mudis?
• Does the Pomeranian Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mudi?
• Do Pomeranians Bark and Howl? What about Mudis?
• Can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather?
• Wanderlust Potential: Pomeranian vs. Mudi
• Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather?
• Pomeranian Versus Other Dog Breeds
• Conclusion: Pomeranian versus Mudi. Which One is a Better Pet?

Pomeranian Versus Mudi: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pomeranian and the Mudi? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Pomeranian and the Mudi better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Pomeranian and the Mudi.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pomeranian and the Mudi is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Pomeranian and for the Mudi. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Pomeranian and the Mudi.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pomeranian or the Mudi.

Pomeranian versus Mudi: Overview

A very important difference between the Pomeranian and the Mudi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pomeranian is a tiny-sized dog while the Mudi is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Pomeranian belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Mudi belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

Pomeranian versus Mudi: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pomeranian to the Mudi based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Pomeranian and the Mudi

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pomeranian in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Mudi. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for the Pomeranian is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Mudi is 76 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pomeranian is a better pet than the Mudi. So, you should get a Pomeranian!

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pomeranian and the Mudi

Below is a list of where the Pomeranian and the Mudi are most different:

The Similarities Between the Pomeranian and the Mudi

The Pomeranian and the Mudi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pomeranian and the Mudi are most similar:

Size Comparison of the Pomeranian versus Mudi

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pomeranian and the Mudi.

The Pomeranian weighs 3 to 7 pounds when fully grown. The Pomeranian is 7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

On the other hand, the Mudi weighs 18 to 29 pounds when fully grown. The Mudi is 14 to 20 inches when fully grown.

Lifespan of Pomeranian versus Mudi

The lifespan of the Pomeranian is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Pomeranian is 14.0 years.

The lifespan of the Mudi is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Mudi is 13.0 years.

The Pomeranian live longer than the Mudi.

Temperament of the Mudi Versus the Pomeranian

The Pomeranian has a better temperament than the Mudi.

This is because the temperament score for the Pomeranian is 77.8 percent while the temperament score for the Mudi is 40.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the Pomeranian has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

With its temperament score of 40.0 percent, the Mudi has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pomeranian and the Mudi by measuring the temperaments of 36 Pomeranians and 5 Mudis.

Health Problems of Pomeranian versus Health Problems of Mudi

Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

Both the Pomeranian and the Mudi are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Mudi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Pomeranian.

This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Mudi than for the Pomeranian.

6 health tests are recommended for Pomeranian while 10 tests are recommended for the Mudi.

Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Pomeranians and in Mudis.

Pomeranian Health Problems

Pomeranians are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pomeranian puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

If you want a Pomeranian puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pomeranian breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pomeranians for:

You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pomeranians here.

Mudi Health Problems

Mudis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Mudi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

If you want a Mudi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Mudi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Mudis for:

You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mudis here.

More Discussions on Health Problems in Pomeranians and Mudis

Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pomeranian Breed is Patella problems.

This is because the Pomeranian ranks 1 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1542 Pomeranians, 456 of them had Patella problems.

The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pomeranians, and how common these diseases are in Pomeranians relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Mudi Breed is Patella problems.

This is because the Mudi ranks 38 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 87 Mudis, 4 of them had Patella problems.

The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Mudis, and how common these diseases are in Mudis relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

The table below lists the common health problems in Pomeranian and in Mudi and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pomeranian and the Mudi:

^{*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.}

Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

Tolerates Being Alone: Pomeranian versus Mudi

Pomeranians do not like to be left alone.

Mudis do not like to be left alone.

Do Pomeranians shed more than Mudis?

Pomeranians shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Mudis shed moderately.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Pomeranian or the Mudi?

Pomeranians require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

Mudis are very easy to groom.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pomeranian or the Mudi?

Pomeranians do not get along well with other dogs.

Mudis do not get along well with other dogs.

Are Pomeranians good family dogs? What about Mudis?

Pomeranians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Mudis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Is the Pomeranian Easier to Train than the Mudi?

Pomeranians are very easy to train.

Mudis are very easy to train.

Which one drools more, the Pomeranian or the Mudi

Pomeranians do have a very low tendency to drool.

Mudis do have a very low tendency to drool.

How Kid-friendly are Pomeranians and Mudis?

Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

Mudis do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

Does the Pomeranian Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mudi?

Pomeranians have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

Mudis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

Do Pomeranians Bark and Howl? What about Mudis?

Pomeranians are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

Mudis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

Can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather?

Pomeranians can very well tolerate cold weather.

Mudis can moderately tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Pomeranian vs. Mudi

Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

Mudis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather?

Pomeranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

Mudis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Is the Pomeranian Better for Apartment Owners than the Mudi?

Pomeranians adapt very well to apartment living.

Mudis do not adapt well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pomeranian or the Mudi?

Pomeranians are very good for new dog owners.

Mudis are very good for new dog owners.

Pomeranian Versus Other Dog Breeds

You may also be interested in how the Pomeranian compares to other breeds aside from the Mudi. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Pomeranian to other breeds:

Pomeranian versus Tibetan Mastiff     Pomeranian versus German Shepherd Dog     Pomeranian versus Dalmatian     Pomeranian versus Siberian Husky     Pomeranian versus Maltipoo     Pomeranian versus Redbone Coonhound     Pomeranian versus Yorkshire Terrier     Pomeranian versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Pomeranian versus Maremma Sheepdog     Pomeranian versus Mastiff     Pomeranian versus Miniature Pinscher     Pomeranian versus Shiba Inu     Pomeranian versus Miniature Schnauzer     Pomeranian versus Havanese     

Conclusion: Pomeranian versus Mudi. Which One is a Better Pet?

In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Pomeranian and the Mudi better suits you and your family.