Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal

Pomerats are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Japillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pomerats are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Japillons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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American Rat Terrier, Pomeranian

Japanese Chin and Papillon

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn

Fawn
Silver
White
Black
Brown

Pomerats have medium-length coats.

Japillons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Pomerat can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Japillon can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Demodectic Mange
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Teeth Issues

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Elbow
Knee
X-Rays
MRI
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests
Skin Evaluation
Full Physical Examination
Hip

Eye examination
Radiographs

Pomerats need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Japillons require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Pomerats sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Japillons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Pomerats bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Japillons are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pomerat, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Japillon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pomerats usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Japillons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pomerat has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Japillon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush

For an average 5-16 pound (2 - 7 kg) Pomerat feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Japillon feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Pomerat is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Japillons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Japillons have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Pomerats make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Japillon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Pomerats are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Japillons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Pomerats are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Japillons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Pomerats are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Japillons are highly friendly around strangers.

Pomerats have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Japillons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.