Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Chow Chow to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Japanese Spitz.
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
-150 BC
1950 AD
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz
