Danish Spitz
VS
Jämthund
Danish Spitz vs Jämthund
Compare Danish Spitz and Jämthund 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
Danish Spitz
Jämthund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 49 cm
52 – 65 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
22 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Danish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Jämthund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Medium
Summary
About Danish Spitz
Medium, agile Nordic companion from Denmark with a foxlike face and curled tail. Cheerful, people‑oriented and alert, it barks to announce visitors. Dense double coat in white to cream shades needs regular brushing. Active and intelligent, it excels with gentle training and daily exercise.
About Jämthund
The Jämthund is a large, wolf‑like Scandinavian spitz bred for elk hunting in harsh Nordic forests. It has a thick grey double coat, curled tail, and calm, loyal nature. Intelligent and independent, it needs experienced handling, rigorous daily exercise, and regular mental work.
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