Smooth Fox Terrier vs German Spitz
Compare the Smooth Fox Terrier to the German Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Smooth Fox Terriers and German Spitz.
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
23-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1780 AD
-4000 BC
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Smooth Fox Terrier
German Spitz
