Schipperke vs Kleinspitz
Compare the Schipperke to the Kleinspitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Schipperkes and Kleinspitz.
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1880 AD
1800 AD
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
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
Kleinspitz
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Schipperke
Kleinspitz
