Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Canadian Eskimo Dog to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Canadian Eskimo Dogs and Japanese Spitz.
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
20-28 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
40-90 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Canada
Japan
Origin Year
1000 AD
1950 AD
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-65 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-16 Years
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Japanese Spitz
