Vizsla vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Vizsla to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Vizslak and Japanese Spitz.
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Hungary
Japan
Origin Year
1357 AD
1950 AD
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Vizsla
Japanese Spitz
