Cocker Spaniel vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Cocker Spaniels to Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Suriname
Japan
Origin Year
1800 AD
1950 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
