Smooth Fox Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Smooth Fox Terrier to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Smooth Fox Terriers and Japanese Spitz.
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1780 AD
1950 AD
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
