Miniature Poodle vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Miniature Poodle to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Poodles and Japanese Spitz.
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
12-18 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1700 AD
1950 AD
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium to High
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Low
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-16 Years
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Miniature Poodle
Japanese Spitz
