Pomapoo
Also called Pooranian, Pom-a-poo, Poopom, Pompoo
From North America, late 1990s.1
At a glance the quick version
5-15 lb; males tend to be a little larger.
Coat and looks how to spot one
curly, wavy or straight; dense
A tiny, fluffy dog whose coat can range from Poodle-style curls to a thicker, Pomeranian-like double coat with a soft undercoat, depending on the parents.21
Personality what they are like
Friendly, lively and loving, the Pomapoo enjoys being the centre of attention and a cuddle on the sofa. It is curious, clever and keen to please, and tends to be a watchful little alarm bell when someone arrives.21
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Moderate: about 30 minutes a day of short walks and interactive play.21
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Brush regularly (daily for fuller coats, a few times a week for others) and book a professional groom every 4-8 weeks. Also trim nails, clean ears and brush teeth.21
Home where they are happiest
Fits well in flats and larger homes alike, as long as it gets plenty of time with its people.2
Company who they like around
Very people-focused and bonds tightly with its family. Generally friendly with children and other pets.21
The story where it all began
The Pomapoo appeared in North America in the late 1990s when breeders began pairing Pomeranians with Toy Poodles. The Pomeranian side descends from larger Spitz-type dogs of north-eastern Europe and was made fashionable in Britain by Queen Victoria, while the Poodle began as a German water dog that later became a favourite of French royalty.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Pomapoo puppies from the same litter can look completely different from each other.1
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It has a long list of nicknames, including Pooranian, Pomeroodle and Poopom.3
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Queen Victoria helped make the Pomeranian parent breed popular in Britain in the late 1800s.1
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Pomapoos can come in striking blue merle.3
Recognised by the official bits
- Major kennel clubs
- Not recognised by major kennel clubs as a breed; it is a crossbreed.3
- Designer/hybrid registries
- Listed by American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC), Designer Breed Registry (DBR), Designer Dogs Kennel Club (DDKC), Dog Registry of America (DRA), International Designer Canine Registry (IDCR).3
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Pomapoo. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upevery year
Parents and lookalikes
Pomeranian
Poodle (Toy)
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Where this comes from
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- Daily Paws: Pomapoo dailypaws.comused for origin, history, weight, coat, colours, exercise, fun facts
- Dogtime: Pomapoo dogtime.comused for size, lifespan, coat, colours, temperament, exercise, grooming, home
- Dog Breed Info: Pomapoo dogbreedinfo.comused for other names, registries, blue merle
Checked 2026-10-01. Text is written in our own words from these sources.