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

Playful
Energetic
Protective
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Attentive
Tenacious
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered

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

Vizsla Staffs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

American Rat Terrier, Pomeranian

American Staffordshire Terrier, Vizsla

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn

Black
Brown
Gray
Red
Cream
White
Pied
Brindle

Pomerats have medium-length coats.

Vizsla Staffs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Vizsla Staff can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Pomerats are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Vizsla Staffs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism

Epilepsy
Heart Conditions
Hypothyroidism
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

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

Eye Examinations
Blood And Urine Analysis
Thyroid Testing
Full Body Physical Examination

Pomerat has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Vizsla Staff has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Pomerats are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Vizsla Staffs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Vizsla Staff, it's at least 11 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 Vizsla Staffs usually need at least 60 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 Vizsla Staff is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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 50-55 pound (23 - 25 kg) Vizsla Staff feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pomerat is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Vizsla Staff is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pomerat is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Vizsla Staff is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

Vizsla Staffs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Pomerats are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Vizsla Staffs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Vizsla Staffs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Vizsla Staffs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Vizsla Staffs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.