Chinese Crested vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Japanese Spitz.
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
1800 AD
1950 AD
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-16 Years
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Hairless
Long
Chinese Crested
Japanese Spitz
