Alaskan Klee Kai vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Alaskan Klee Kai to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Klee Kais and Japanese Spitz.
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-16 Years
Height
17-17 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
10-20 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United States
Japan
Origin Year
1988 AD
1950 AD
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-85 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-16 Years
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Alaskan Klee Kai
Japanese Spitz
