Collie vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Collie to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Japanese Spitz.
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-16 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1800 AD
1950 AD
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-16 Years
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Collie
Japanese Spitz
