Finnish Spitz
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Finnish Spitz vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Finnish Spitz 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
Finnish Spitz
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 47 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
7 – 13 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Finnish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, a medium, foxlike, golden‑red spitz bred to hunt by “bark pointing.” Lively, intelligent, vocal, and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs regular exercise, mental stimulation, and typically lives 13–15 years.
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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