Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Toy Fox Terrier to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Toy Fox Terriers and Japanese Spitz.
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
8½-11½ Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
3½-7 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United States
Japan
Origin Year
1930 AD
1950 AD
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-16 Years
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Toy Fox Terrier
Japanese Spitz
