Airedale Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Japanese Spitz.
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-16 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1886 AD
1950 AD
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-16 Years
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Airedale Terrier
Japanese Spitz
