Shiba Inu vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Shiba Inus to Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-16 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-300 BC
1950 AD
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-16 Years
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz
