Stubborn
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Cheerful

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

Papijacks are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Papijacks aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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

Papillon, Jack Russell Terrier

American Rat Terrier, Pomeranian

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Blue
Red
Brown
Fawn
Black
White

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn

A Papijack can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism

Patellar Luxation

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

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Radiographs
Blood Count
Behavioural Analysis
Chemical Analysis

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

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

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

Papijack dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Walking, Hiking, Soccer, Dog Parks, Hiding treats, Fetch, Puzzle Toys, Tug-of-war, Run, Walk, Play, Cuddle, Car rides, Feeding time, Nap time, Running, Toys, Chase, Cuddling, Rat catching, Play keep away, Hide & Seek, Sleeping

Walk, Chase, Play fighting, Keep-away, Tug-of-war, Nap, Energy, Skateboarding, Cuddling, Barking at cats

Papijacks 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Papijack, it's at least 7 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 Pomerat, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papijacks 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 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.

The Papijack requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Pomerat has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Papijack is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 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.

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

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

Papijacks are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Papijacks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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

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

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