The Pom lives, on average, 12 to 16 years. (23/32)

Smaller breeds such as the Pomeranian have an average life span that is longer than large breeds. The Pom lives, on average, 12 to 16 years. Toys also reach emotional maturity faster than bigger breeds. The Pom is considered to be an adult at the 1-year-old mark, while larger breeds often take 2 years to reach that point.