Collie
VS
Japanese Spitz
Collie vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Collie and Japanese Spitz side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Collie
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Collie
The Collie is an intelligent, medium‑large herding dog with a long double coat needing regular grooming. Gentle, loyal, and sensitive, it bonds closely with family and prefers kind training. Adaptable to town or country, it needs daily mental stimulation and exercise to stay content.
About Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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