Breed comparison
Kerry Blue Terrier vs Pomeranian
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, openness to strangers, playfulness, trainability, barking, coat grooming.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Kerry Blue Terrier if you have young children, you want an energetic exercise partner, you want less dog hair. Pick the Pomeranian if you prefer a calmer dog, you live in a smaller home or move often, you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.