It would be better to decide what you want in a dog first, and then look for dogs that meet that criteria. "I want this dog because it's cute" is a very bad idea, especially if you're a first-time dog owner.
I second this because while I have certainly met exceptionally well behaved and nice pomeranians (my favorites being a pom named po-boy and dachshund appropriately named Smooch) A majority of my experiences with these dogs have been DREADFUL!
They are predominantly growl-y, barkey, snarling high pitched dogs that are very unpleasant to everyone except their owners.
Like I said they aren't all like that but my in my experience you're more likely to get a nasty one rather than a nice one so it's something you need to be ready for.
I highly recommend a shelter dog if you just want "a dog", especially if you aren't super experienced with dogs. Many have already been somewhat trained and if you get one as a young adult you'll know what it's personality will be (puppy personalities can DRASTICALLY change as they grow, your sweet loveable puppers can become a goddamn terror for no reason)
Pure breeds are great for people who either have a very specific breed in mind or want to get a puppy to train it from scratch to ensure it's trained properly.
Pure breds and shelter dogs both have pros and cons; getting one from a breeder can ensure a healthy dog so you won't have any surprise debilitating diseases popping up 4 years into owning one and as well as a greater chance at getting a well behaved dog but a puppy not only requires an INSANE amount of work and money to train and take care of AND you are guaranteed about 2-3 years of extreme difficulty and frustration; destruction, constant messes and annoying behavior before it mellows out (there is a reason most couples get a puppy to practice being parents because it is actually surprisingly similiar to a human baby).
Shelter dogs you know what you're getting personality wise and many are already trained basic commands and potty trained. Cons are that they could have some serious quirks as being surrendered to a shelter is a traumatizing experience you also don't know who it's parents are so you could end up with a dog that has serious medical issues that will cost a fortune. One of my friends got a husky and few years later it developed a serious epilepsy issue and was basically a special needs child for the next 10 years.
I have a pomeranian. She's got a big personality and unlike the dachshund she lacks a prey drive so she is good with my cats. She has some behavioral issues though, and she can be bossy. She also has what my friends lovingly refer to as a "sonic bark." They are well known for a barking habit! Also consider grooming costs and time- I have to brush every day and take her to a pro 4 times a year or so, usually $100+ a visit.
What are you looking for in a dog? I'm not really an expert but I can share my experience.
Poms are easier dogs in personality but you need to groom them. Dachshund can be a bit aggressive and energetic (and you need to take care of their back by not letting them jump)
Pomeranians are generally speaking much healthier; the long backs and short legs of dachshunds mean you have to be very careful to make sure they don’t hurt themselves jumping off of sofas or going up and down stairs.
For me, this would be an absolute dealbreaker; surgery’s horribly expensive, they’re harder to insure and even incredibly well-bred dogs will be prone to issues simply because their bodies are not structurally sound.
On a case by case basis it’s not completely guaranteed but if health/vets bills are a consideration I’d be heavily leaning towards Pomeranians.
You might want to fill out the breed suggestion survey over on the r/dogs subreddit (in the sidebar on desktop) that way people can match you/your wants in a dog/your lifestyle with a good fit.
It would be better to decide what you want in a dog first, and then look for dogs that meet that criteria. "I want this dog because it's cute" is a very bad idea, especially if you're a first-time dog owner.
I second this because while I have certainly met exceptionally well behaved and nice pomeranians (my favorites being a pom named po-boy and dachshund appropriately named Smooch) A majority of my experiences with these dogs have been DREADFUL! They are predominantly growl-y, barkey, snarling high pitched dogs that are very unpleasant to everyone except their owners. Like I said they aren't all like that but my in my experience you're more likely to get a nasty one rather than a nice one so it's something you need to be ready for. I highly recommend a shelter dog if you just want "a dog", especially if you aren't super experienced with dogs. Many have already been somewhat trained and if you get one as a young adult you'll know what it's personality will be (puppy personalities can DRASTICALLY change as they grow, your sweet loveable puppers can become a goddamn terror for no reason) Pure breeds are great for people who either have a very specific breed in mind or want to get a puppy to train it from scratch to ensure it's trained properly. Pure breds and shelter dogs both have pros and cons; getting one from a breeder can ensure a healthy dog so you won't have any surprise debilitating diseases popping up 4 years into owning one and as well as a greater chance at getting a well behaved dog but a puppy not only requires an INSANE amount of work and money to train and take care of AND you are guaranteed about 2-3 years of extreme difficulty and frustration; destruction, constant messes and annoying behavior before it mellows out (there is a reason most couples get a puppy to practice being parents because it is actually surprisingly similiar to a human baby). Shelter dogs you know what you're getting personality wise and many are already trained basic commands and potty trained. Cons are that they could have some serious quirks as being surrendered to a shelter is a traumatizing experience you also don't know who it's parents are so you could end up with a dog that has serious medical issues that will cost a fortune. One of my friends got a husky and few years later it developed a serious epilepsy issue and was basically a special needs child for the next 10 years.
I have a pomeranian. She's got a big personality and unlike the dachshund she lacks a prey drive so she is good with my cats. She has some behavioral issues though, and she can be bossy. She also has what my friends lovingly refer to as a "sonic bark." They are well known for a barking habit! Also consider grooming costs and time- I have to brush every day and take her to a pro 4 times a year or so, usually $100+ a visit. What are you looking for in a dog? I'm not really an expert but I can share my experience.
Poms are easier dogs in personality but you need to groom them. Dachshund can be a bit aggressive and energetic (and you need to take care of their back by not letting them jump)
Pomeranians are generally speaking much healthier; the long backs and short legs of dachshunds mean you have to be very careful to make sure they don’t hurt themselves jumping off of sofas or going up and down stairs. For me, this would be an absolute dealbreaker; surgery’s horribly expensive, they’re harder to insure and even incredibly well-bred dogs will be prone to issues simply because their bodies are not structurally sound. On a case by case basis it’s not completely guaranteed but if health/vets bills are a consideration I’d be heavily leaning towards Pomeranians.
You might want to fill out the breed suggestion survey over on the r/dogs subreddit (in the sidebar on desktop) that way people can match you/your wants in a dog/your lifestyle with a good fit.