Maltese vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Maltese to Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Malta
Japan
Origin Year
-200 BC
1950 AD
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Maltese
Japanese Spitz
