Danish-swedish Farmdog vs Japanese Spitz

Compare the Danish-swedish Farmdog to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Danish-swedish Farmdogs and Japanese Spitz.

Japanese Spitz vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

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General Details

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-16 Years

10-15 Years

Height

12-15 Inches

12-14 Inches

Weight

10-20 Pounds

15-25 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

History

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Origin Country

Japan

Denmark

Origin Year

1950 AD

1700 AD

Temperament

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-85 °F

40-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

Medium

High

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

28 MPH

Strength

Low

Medium

Grooming Needs

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Low

Shedding

Medium to High

Low

Dander

Low

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Average

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Average

Guarding

Below Average

Average

Herding

Average

Above Average

Hunting

Average

Protection

Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Average Lifespan

10-16 Years

10-15 Years

Health Concerns

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Common Health Issues

Runny eyes

Patellar luxation

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Dental problems

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Coat Type

Fur or Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Smooth

Coat Texture

Silky

Straight

Wavy

Rough

Coat Length

Long

Short

Coat Coloring

Japanese Spitz

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Breed Colors