Dutch Kooikerhondje
VS
Japanese Spitz
Dutch Kooikerhondje vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 42 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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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