Icelandic Sheepdog vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and Japanese Spitz.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Iceland
Japan
Origin Year
870 AD
1950 AD
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Icelandic Sheepdog
Japanese Spitz
