Sheltie vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Sheltie to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Japanese Spitz.
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1909 AD
1950 AD
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Sheltie
Japanese Spitz
