Belgian Sheepdog has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Pomapoo has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Active
Confident
Hard
Working
Stubborn
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
Protective
Watchful

Intelligent
Affectionate
Friendly

Choose a Belgian Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

Belgium

United States

Shepherd Dog

Pomeranian, Poodle

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club

Not recognized by any clubs.

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Sable

Sable
Fawn
Red
Black
White
Brown

Belgian Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Pomapoos have medium-length coats.

A Belgian Sheepdog can have a litter of 12-14 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 Pomapoo can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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

Pomapoos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Cataract
Eye Infections

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
Eye Examination

Complete Blood Count
Blood Chemistry
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Urinalysis and Urine Culture
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
ACTH Test

Belgian Sheepdogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Pomapoos are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Belgian Sheepdog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Belgian Sheepdog dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Belgian Sheepdog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Pomapoo dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Playing Ball, Walk, Run, Keep away, Hike, Swim, Frizbee, Canoeing, Chase, Long walks, Hiking, Eating Snacks

Walking, Beach, Fetch, Napping, Wrestling, Belly rubs, Eating Snacks, Sleeping, Training, Walking &, Toys

Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

Pomapoos 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Sheepdog, it's at least 9 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 Pomapoo, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

In general most Pomapoos usually need at least 40 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 Belgian Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pomapoos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Belgian Sheepdog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Pomapoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Sheepdog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 5-15 pound (2 - 7 kg) Pomapoo 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.

The average cost of a Belgian Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Pomapoo is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Sheepdog 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.

The average per month expenses of a Pomapoo is between $42 - $45. This makes an average of $504 - $540 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.

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

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

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

Pomapoos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Pomapoos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.