Sheltie vs German Spitz
Compare the Sheltie to the German Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and German Spitz.
Sheltie
German Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
23-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
German Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1909 AD
-4000 BC
Sheltie
German Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
German Spitz
Sheltie
German Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
German Spitz
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
German Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
German Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
German Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
German Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
German Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Sheltie
German Spitz
Sheltie
German Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Sheltie
German Spitz
