| "> | | | | reminiscent of a miniature line backer. The Pom is |
| When two breeds are in the same group, one usually | | | | fox-like with long, straight fur, small, erect ears and a |
| expects them to be quite similar. The Pug and the | | | | pronounced neck ruff. He looks fancy and he is slightly |
| Pomeranian defy this logic. Both breeds are in the Toy | | | | vain. But the real difference shows in these |
| Group and they couldnât be more different. | | | | breedsâ personalities. While the Pug is laid |
| The Pug originated from the East, the Pomeranian is | | | | back and has a low activity level,. the Pom is more |
| of Germanic heritage. The Pug is very old, bred | | | | intense and, despite his size, makes a good guard dog. |
| originally during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046BC). He | | | | Owners of both breeds find that theyâre |
| first came to the U.S. in the nineteenth century where | | | | loving dogs but the Pom can be known to aggressive |
| he might have met another immigrant, the Pom. They | | | | toward children. Mainly, he wants to be left alone to be |
| do, however, share a common trait in that they were | | | | brushed and admired by his owner. The Pug has |
| bred for companionship rather than to work. They are | | | | limitations because his snout is pushed in. He tends to |
| also of a similar size being about 10 inches tall but | | | | snore and cannot go on long walks, especially in the |
| weigh in differently with the Pomeranian around five | | | | heat. The adorable wrinkles on his forehead must be |
| pounds and the Pug around 15 pounds. | | | | cleaned but this is nominal compared to the constant |
| Pugs and Poms look very different. The Pug is a | | | | grooming a Pom needs, in part because he has a |
| stocky, short-haired dog with slightly bulging eyes and a | | | | double coat. |
| snout pushed in like a Bull Dogâs. He is | | | | |