Croatian Sheepdog vs German Spitz – Giant

Compare Croatian Sheepdog and German Spitz – Giant 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

Croatian Sheepdog

German Spitz – Giant

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

Weight

13 – 20 kg

15 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Croatian Sheepdog

Medium

German Spitz – Giant

Great with kids

High energy

Medium

Summary

About Croatian Sheepdog

The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium, black, wavy‑coated herding breed from Croatia, agile and energetic with alert prick ears. Intelligent and sensitive, it bonds closely with family, may be reserved with strangers, and needs substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation.

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About German Spitz – Giant

The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.

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