Skye Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Skye Terrier to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Skye Terriers and Japanese Spitz.
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
25-40 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1840 AD
1950 AD
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Skye Terrier
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
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Skye Terrier
Japanese Spitz
