English Toy Terrier
VS
German Spitz – Giant
English Toy Terrier vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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