Samoyed vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Samoyed to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Japanese Spitz.
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Russia
Japan
Origin Year
1890 AD
1950 AD
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Samoyed
Japanese Spitz
