Schipperke vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Schipperke to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Schipperkes and Japanese Spitz.
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Belgium
Japan
Origin Year
1880 AD
1950 AD
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Schipperke
Japanese Spitz
