Afghan Hound vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Japanese Spitz.
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Japan
Origin Year
-200 BC
1950 AD
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Afghan Hound
Japanese Spitz
