Schipperke vs German Spitz
Compare the Schipperke to the German Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Schipperkes and German Spitz.
Schipperke
German Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
23-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Schipperke
German Spitz
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1880 AD
-4000 BC
Schipperke
German Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Schipperke
German Spitz
Schipperke
German Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Schipperke
German Spitz
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Schipperke
German Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Schipperke
German Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Schipperke
German Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Schipperke
German Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Schipperke
German Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Schipperke
German Spitz
Schipperke
German Spitz
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Schipperke
German Spitz
